Anyone?Low in call volume - Xiaomi Mi 5 Questions & Answers

Hi,
I am facing a problem. The volume on calls is very low, and I barely can hear the other person.
Any help on this subject?

I have the same problem too mi5 64gb miui 9

Mi5's in call voice quality is much better and louder in VoLTE networks as compared to 3G networks

Low call volume
I had the same problem so i searched around and could not find any directly answering this problem. Had the problem before on my note 2 and was able to correct it by editing files in root. So i searched for which files to look at and I think I finally got it to work. BTW im on eu ROM. Was not rooted initially but was on TWRP.
1.) Searched for superSU
2.) Booted to TWRP recovery and flashed for root access
3.) Opened ES file explorer. Press tab on the left side and look for root explorer and enabled it by short press(allow when prompted).
4.) Long press on root explorer and a prompt will appear with selection. Select Mount R/W (2nd to the last option)
5.) Another prompt will appear with the directory on the left side and RO or RW option on the right. Look for /system and change it to RW.
6.) Go to main screen and press left tab again and under Local you will see Device. Select it.
7.) Look for system folder then etc folder
8.) Look for mixer_paths.xml and open it using ES note editor
9.) Along the first part you will see these lines
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
10.) The default value is 84 and it actually goes up to RX8
11.) I changed the value from 84 to 93 for all of those.(RX1-RX8)
12.) Under that you will also see this:
<ctl name="DEC1 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC3 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC5 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC6 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC7 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC8 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC9 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC10 Volume" value="93
13.) The default value for this is also 84 and as you can see above i changed mine to 93 also.
14.) By this time i pressed back and chose yes when prompted to save.
15.) Went back to the RW selection and changed /system back to RO(default)
16.) Did a reboot of the system.
17.) Checked by making a call. Sounded a little louder than before but not by much (could be placebo). So went back to ES.
18.) Did step 3 to step 7
19.) Opened mixer_paths_i2s.xml and mixer_paths_tasha.xml
20.) Changed the values similar to the ones i changed in mixer_paths.xml. Take note that on these 2 files RX1-8 may not be complete e.g RX1-RX4 only. Same thing with DEC1 volume. Anyways I just changed what was there on the first part for both files. At the end i had a value of 93 for these parts.
21.) Did steps 14-16.
When i tested this again it was definitely louder than during the first part. I asked a friend to check it out and she agrees that it definitely is louder than when we checked it the first time. I did notice it to be a bit scratchy though. Have to check with regards to movies and audio on the long run but so far it sounds ok. You could increase it to a higher value than 93 but then again that is a risk you take. Its not like you could easily get a speaker for the MI5 from your local store. Anyways thanks to @yorikkk and @drishd, for the ideas you saved my ears.?

Thanatos0785 said:
I had the same problem so i searched around and could not find any directly answering this problem. Had the problem before on my note 2 and was able to correct it by editing files in root. So i searched for which files to look at and I think I finally got it to work. BTW im on eu ROM. Was not rooted initially but was on TWRP.
1.) Searched for superSU
2.) Booted to TWRP recovery and flashed for root access
3.) Opened ES file explorer. Press tab on the left side and look for root explorer and enabled it by short press(allow when prompted).
4.) Long press on root explorer and a prompt will appear with selection. Select Mount R/W (2nd to the last option)
5.) Another prompt will appear with the directory on the left side and RO or RW option on the right. Look for /system and change it to RW.
6.) Go to main screen and press left tab again and under Local you will see Device. Select it.
7.) Look for system folder then etc folder
8.) Look for mixer_paths.xml and open it using ES note editor
9.) Along the first part you will see these lines
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
10.) The default value is 84 and it actually goes up to RX8
11.) I changed the value from 84 to 93 for all of those.(RX1-RX8)
12.) Under that you will also see this:
<ctl name="DEC1 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC3 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC5 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC6 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC7 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC8 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC9 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC10 Volume" value="93
13.) The default value for this is also 84 and as you can see above i changed mine to 93 also.
14.) By this time i pressed back and chose yes when prompted to save.
15.) Went back to the RW selection and changed /system back to RO(default)
16.) Did a reboot of the system.
17.) Checked by making a call. Sounded a little louder than before but not by much (could be placebo). So went back to ES.
18.) Did step 3 to step 7
19.) Opened mixer_paths_i2s.xml and mixer_paths_tasha.xml
20.) Changed the values similar to the ones i changed in mixer_paths.xml. Take note that on these 2 files RX1-8 may not be complete e.g RX1-RX4 only. Same thing with DEC1 volume. Anyways I just changed what was there on the first part for both files. At the end i had a value of 93 for these parts.
21.) Did steps 14-16.
When i tested this again it was definitely louder than during the first part. I asked a friend to check it out and she agrees that it definitely is louder than when we checked it the first time. I did notice it to be a bit scratchy though. Have to check with regards to movies and audio on the long run but so far it sounds ok. You could increase it to a higher value than 93 but then again that is a risk you take. Its not like you could easily get a speaker for the MI5 from your local store. Anyways thanks to @yorikkk and @drishd, for the ideas you saved my ears.?
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Thx for the answer, I did what you said and I think that the volume is louder...I will keep testing. BTW, I only have mixer_paths_tasha.xml on my phone

Mi5 on which ROM?im on EU version i think 8.5.3.

Had low volume during call and even more when using the headphones for music. Noticed the volume is quite high in latest xiaomi.eu(7.11.9). High enough that I usually turn it down a bit. My JBL in-ear headphones also became too loud at full volume.

Yea, I have this issue too. The problem is the dirt is accumulated on the ear speakers. Went to the service center, i have no warranty left. Its a minor dust cleaning. It was free. It restored the original high quality loud volume afterwards.

Thanatos0785 said:
I had the same problem so i searched around and could not find any directly answering this problem. Had the problem before on my note 2 and was able to correct it by editing files in root. So i searched for which files to look at and I think I finally got it to work. BTW im on eu ROM. Was not rooted initially but was on TWRP.
1.) Searched for superSU
2.) Booted to TWRP recovery and flashed for root access
3.) Opened ES file explorer. Press tab on the left side and look for root explorer and enabled it by short press(allow when prompted).
4.) Long press on root explorer and a prompt will appear with selection. Select Mount R/W (2nd to the last option)
5.) Another prompt will appear with the directory on the left side and RO or RW option on the right. Look for /system and change it to RW.
6.) Go to main screen and press left tab again and under Local you will see Device. Select it.
7.) Look for system folder then etc folder
8.) Look for mixer_paths.xml and open it using ES note editor
9.) Along the first part you will see these lines
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
10.) The default value is 84 and it actually goes up to RX8
11.) I changed the value from 84 to 93 for all of those.(RX1-RX8)
12.) Under that you will also see this:
<ctl name="DEC1 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC3 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC5 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC6 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC7 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC8 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC9 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC10 Volume" value="93
13.) The default value for this is also 84 and as you can see above i changed mine to 93 also.
14.) By this time i pressed back and chose yes when prompted to save.
15.) Went back to the RW selection and changed /system back to RO(default)
16.) Did a reboot of the system.
17.) Checked by making a call. Sounded a little louder than before but not by much (could be placebo). So went back to ES.
18.) Did step 3 to step 7
19.) Opened mixer_paths_i2s.xml and mixer_paths_tasha.xml
20.) Changed the values similar to the ones i changed in mixer_paths.xml. Take note that on these 2 files RX1-8 may not be complete e.g RX1-RX4 only. Same thing with DEC1 volume. Anyways I just changed what was there on the first part for both files. At the end i had a value of 93 for these parts.
21.) Did steps 14-16.
When i tested this again it was definitely louder than during the first part. I asked a friend to check it out and she agrees that it definitely is louder than when we checked it the first time. I did notice it to be a bit scratchy though. Have to check with regards to movies and audio on the long run but so far it sounds ok. You could increase it to a higher value than 93 but then again that is a risk you take. Its not like you could easily get a speaker for the MI5 from your local store. Anyways thanks to @yorikkk and @drishd, for the ideas you saved my ears.
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Thanks a lot bro... Been in this problem for a long time... Solved now... But i fear my speaker may get damaged....

Thanatos0785 said:
I had the same problem so i searched around and could not find any directly answering this problem. Had the problem before on my note 2 and was able to correct it by editing files in root. So i searched for which files to look at and I think I finally got it to work. BTW im on eu ROM. Was not rooted initially but was on TWRP.
1.) Searched for superSU
2.) Booted to TWRP recovery and flashed for root access
3.) Opened ES file explorer. Press tab on the left side and look for root explorer and enabled it by short press(allow when prompted).
4.) Long press on root explorer and a prompt will appear with selection. Select Mount R/W (2nd to the last option)
5.) Another prompt will appear with the directory on the left side and RO or RW option on the right. Look for /system and change it to RW.
6.) Go to main screen and press left tab again and under Local you will see Device. Select it.
7.) Look for system folder then etc folder
8.) Look for mixer_paths.xml and open it using ES note editor
9.) Along the first part you will see these lines
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
10.) The default value is 84 and it actually goes up to RX8
11.) I changed the value from 84 to 93 for all of those.(RX1-RX8)
12.) Under that you will also see this:
<ctl name="DEC1 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC3 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC5 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC6 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC7 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC8 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC9 Volume" value="93" />
<ctl name="DEC10 Volume" value="93
13.) The default value for this is also 84 and as you can see above i changed mine to 93 also.
14.) By this time i pressed back and chose yes when prompted to save.
15.) Went back to the RW selection and changed /system back to RO(default)
16.) Did a reboot of the system.
17.) Checked by making a call. Sounded a little louder than before but not by much (could be placebo). So went back to ES.
18.) Did step 3 to step 7
19.) Opened mixer_paths_i2s.xml and mixer_paths_tasha.xml
20.) Changed the values similar to the ones i changed in mixer_paths.xml. Take note that on these 2 files RX1-8 may not be complete e.g RX1-RX4 only. Same thing with DEC1 volume. Anyways I just changed what was there on the first part for both files. At the end i had a value of 93 for these parts.
21.) Did steps 14-16.
When i tested this again it was definitely louder than during the first part. I asked a friend to check it out and she agrees that it definitely is louder than when we checked it the first time. I did notice it to be a bit scratchy though. Have to check with regards to movies and audio on the long run but so far it sounds ok. You could increase it to a higher value than 93 but then again that is a risk you take. Its not like you could easily get a speaker for the MI5 from your local store. Anyways thanks to @yorikkk and @drishd, for the ideas you saved my ears.?
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I did this in cosmic rom oreo 8.1 and nothing changed
I only found mixer_paths_tasha.xml and didn't find the other xml files

Apparently working on MIUI 9.5.1.0.
Thanks!

You get miui 9.5 on MI5 ??

disassemble . remove the motherboard. remove the earpiece. clean the speaker grill to allow smooth air flow. re assemble. you are done. follow the below guide to open the device.
http://www.myfixguide.com/manual/xiaomi-mi5-teardown/

Related

Volume Boost Mod

For those that have their shiny S6 rooted.. copy this file with any root explorer to System/etc and make sure permissions are set to 0644. It's a noticeable boost. You can go higher but then the distortion starts.
Modded one Link
Stock untouched one Link
PIC
Code:
<path name="gain-media-speaker">
<ctl name="DSP5L Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
<ctl name="DSP5L Input 2 Volume" value="32" />
<ctl name="AIF4TX1 Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
<ctl name="AIF4TX2 Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
</path>
Those are values that I c hanged. Enjoy.
Volume boost S6(SM-g920f)
Thank you so much! Works good
You said it's a file, but this looks more like a script in the link. How do we apply this specifically?
megagodx said:
You said it's a file, but this looks more like a script in the link. How do we apply this specifically?
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you copy the file. the code is just showing which file was changed.
Sorry man I'm not getting it either. It opens an html. Am i supposed to copy all the lines of code and paste it somewhere?
If you open it with your pc you can download it
guaneet said:
If you open it with your pc you can download it
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Thank you. I dont use the pc too often so now I have a reason to fire it up. Kind of like an old muscle car. I just drive it once a month on the weekends[emoji12]
I've done some searching but cant seem to find the answer. When I open the permissions and there are 6 boxes, which ones stand for the numbers 0644? I got it working with the same permissions as the stock file but I guess for future reference, what is what?
Edit: Found it.
http://support.hostgator.com/articles/cpanel/how-to-change-permissions-chmod-of-a-file
Here's my question mates, is there any form to apply a volume boost just for the headset gain? i mean, for me the s6 speaker is fine, i dont wanna distorsion it, but i would really like is to boost volume on headset for the music.!
ArturoH4L said:
Here's my question mates, is there any form to apply a volume boost just for the headset gain? i mean, for me the s6 speaker is fine, i dont wanna distorsion it, but i would really like is to boost volume on headset for the music.!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6/help/increase-headphone-volume-t3089163
I have updated the file with headset volume boost. Values changed from 32 to 50. Could adjust according to desired max volume. It made a considerable boost to max volume, maybe too much.
Code:
<path name="gain-media-headset">
<ctl name="Noise Gate Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Impedance Volume" value="117" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Impedance Volume" value="117" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Input 1 Volume" value="50" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Input 1 Volume" value="50" />
</path>
vidar808 said:
I have updated the file with headset volume boost. Values changed from 117 to 150. Could adjust according to desired max volume. It made a considerable boost to max volume.
Code:
<path name="gain-media-headset">
<ctl name="Noise Gate Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Impedance Volume" value="150" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Impedance Volume" value="150" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
</path>
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Tried flashing it in TWRP, no dice lol. (failure)
megagodx said:
Tried flashing it in TWRP, no dice lol. (failure)
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Sorry, you need to extract the mixer_path.xml file from the zip and place in phone storage. And move it to "/system/etc/mixer_path.xml" and overwrite the existing.
I used root explorer app to copy the file to /system/etc/
Also, you will need to enable Read/Write for the /etc/ folder. Root explorer makes it easy.
Ty so much mate!
ArturoH4L said:
Ty so much mate!
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I have a BT headset, can anyone help me to increase the BT Headset volume too?
Thanks!
tjuanma said:
I have a BT headset, can anyone help me to increase the BT Headset volume too?
Thanks!
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I have added media volume boost to Bluetooth. I don't have a device to test it at the moment. Please try it and let me know if it worked.
Code:
<path name="gain-media-speaker-bt-sco-headset">
<ctl name="DSP5L Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="DSP5L Input 2 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="AIF4TX1 Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="AIF4TX2 Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="AIF3TX1 Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="AIF3TX2 Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
</path>
Thank you so much! I will try it in few hours and I will comment
Thanks!
i've found 1 side effect from boosting headphone volume. i boosted mine to 50 and when i turn the volume up in my headphones the device automatically stops the music at a certain volume. i dont know if this is a fail safe thing or if the DAC in my phone is faulty. anyone else's phone doing this? it does this for me using poweramp or the default music player.
Same here. Referring to the post above mine.
freebee269 said:
i've found 1 side effect from boosting headphone volume. i boosted mine to 50 and when i turn the volume up in my headphones the device automatically stops the music at a certain volume. i dont know if this is a fail safe thing or if the DAC in my phone is faulty. anyone else's phone doing this? it does this for me using poweramp or the default music player.
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You're overloading your DAC..trying to amplify sound outside it's lmits

[Q] Sound 14.5.A.0.242 low

have this version of lollipop on it.
C6903_Customized HK Lollipop + Recovery + root + RIC.zip
only the speaker volume is very low .....
is there already a MOD,s for it ????
pimpelchef
not yet... Hope we get one soon.........
Try with this.I made it by myself. Be careful with the volume level. I use viper 4 android to set the eq in a level that don't produce distortion or harm the speaker.
https://mega.co.nz/#!7Zd0UTaS!XGEpPV3LX2qu5uka-ze5PhieeyZoiTkRLwJEaKdFmbM
Sorry. I forgot to mention.place the file on System/etc. Make a back-up before replace.and rename the older mixer paths file extension in case something goes wrong.
Cheers
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app
pimpelchef said:
have this version of lollipop on it.
C6903_Customized HK Lollipop + Recovery + root + RIC.zip
only the speaker volume is very low .....
is there already a MOD,s for it ????
pimpelchef
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yes... me too...any pro fix tks
Horayken said:
Try with this.I made it by myself. Be careful with the volume level. I use viper 4 android to set the eq in a level that don't produce distortion or harm the speaker.
Sorry. I forgot to mention.place the file on System/etc. Make a back-up before replace.and rename the older mixer paths file extension in case something goes wrong.
Cheers
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Free mobile app
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Does it works for headphones? May I change file permissions?
Thanks!
Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/audiomod-dreamonmusic-g-plux-v11z-t2900697
Work like knife in butter
All z3 sound goody thanks for the tip
pimpelchef said:
have this version of lollipop on it.
C6903_Customized HK Lollipop + Recovery + root + RIC.zip
only the speaker volume is very low .....
is there already a MOD,s for it ????
pimpelchef
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Method
-Use any root explorer and go to
system/ etc/ mixer_paths.xml and edit.
-search for <path name="speaker"> then edit <ctl name=RX7 Digital Volume" value = "83" />
change 83 to 89 or any digit below 93 (just to be on the safer side)
-tha same way for headseat
-search:
<path name="headphones">
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="82" /> (max 93)
<!--66 % of 124 (rounded) register: 0x2BF-->
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="82" /> (max 93)
and this:
<path name="speaker-and-headphones">
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="64" /> (max 93)
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="64" /> (max 93)
In my case works well with the value of 100, any value above maximum recommended is at your own risk.
vicmam said:
Method
-Use any root explorer and go to
system/ etc/ mixer_paths.xml and edit.
-search for <path name="speaker"> then edit <ctl name=RX7 Digital Volume" value = "83" />
change 83 to 89 or any digit below 93 (just to be on the safer side)
-tha same way for headseat
-search:
<path name="headphones">
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="82" /> (max 93)
<!--66 % of 124 (rounded) register: 0x2BF-->
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="82" /> (max 93)
and this:
<path name="speaker-and-headphones">
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="64" /> (max 93)
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="64" /> (max 93)
In my case works well with the value of 100, any value above maximum recommended is at your own risk.
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Thanks for share, working on my c6903
Try this, it was made by me. Just have to remplace the file with the one on the tread and it gives more volume on headphones and speaker. Hope it helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...-headphone-t3091292/post60331824#post60331824

Speaker imbalance. Possible solution?

I made a thread previously about a speaker imbalance problem. Since that old thread was settled, I decided to make a new one with some more information about a possible fix. As I said in the previous thread that I am a serious noob only having my Android for a few days now, so go easy on me with the fancy lingo. This is a copy of what I posted in my old thread:
Greetings. I received my Nexus 6 from Amazon. It seems as though the top speaker is considerably louder than the bottom. When I flip the phone upside down, it is still the top speaker that is louder. When I turn the phone to landscape mode, it is the right speaker that it louder. I flip the orientation to where the former right speaker is now the left and vice versa. It's the same problem where the right speaker (the former left speaker) is still louder.
Motorola is advance shipping me a new N6, but in the meantime I am still tinkering with this old phone. I did discover something that caught my attention. In /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml there are a few lines that looked odd to me. I backed up the .xml file and tried to edit the orignal in ES Explorer using ES Note Editor and QuickEdit in order to set both boost values to 2. It won't allow me to save the file saying "Error occurred when trying to save file. It will not be saved. No enough space!" (yes it said "NO" enough space). I tried my heart out to figure out how to save the edited file using CHMOD in both ES Explorer and TWRP with no luck. I am thinking these reversed boost values may be the problem. BTW the headphone jack is totally fine and plays stereo with equal balance. Phone is rooted and I am using N6.ElementalX.3.0 Android version 6.0.1.
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="QUAT_MI2S_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<!-- Disable earpiece mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Select Left channel on Left IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- Select Right channel on Right IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Left and Right IC's -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
</path>
<path name="speaker-reverse">
<ctl name="QUAT_MI2S_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<!-- Disable earpiece mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Select Left channel on Left IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Select Right channel on Right IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Left and Right IC's -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3236518
There's some information in there about some calibration but idk if it applies to your situation or not????
I've tried in Pandora and BSPlayer and not getting any noticeable difference in volume from one speaker to another. Stock, rooted, 5.1.1. What version are you on? Do you find this happens for all apps?
toastgodsupreme said:
I've tried in Pandora and BSPlayer and not getting any noticeable difference in volume from one speaker to another. Stock, rooted, 5.1.1. What version are you on? Do you find this happens for all apps?
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I tried Jet Audio and 2 random MP3 players that I DL'd from the Play Store. It also happens on Youtube. When I am on speaker phone, I get a similar but not identical problem. On speaker phone in landscape mode, the right speaker is louder. When I change orientation, the same speaker that was on the right that is now on the left is still louder. I am using N6.ElementalX.3.0 Android version 6.0.1. The problem was there when the phone was stock. I just now tried a game called Jeweled and the issue is also in that game. Just DL'd Pandora and the same. Headphones are fine with equal balance regardless of orientation. Would really like to be able to edit and save that xml file to see if that works.
If you disable the MusicFX app, does the problem persist? I've had it disabled since day 1 of my device so I don't know how much impact it could have.
toastgodsupreme said:
If you disable the MusicFX app, does the problem persist? I've had it disabled since day 1 of my device so I don't know how much impact it could have.
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Hi. Thanks for your interest. I don't know if MusicFX is part of the stock N6 ROM because I only had it stock for a few hours. However, I am running N6.Elemntalx.3.0 after a full wipe, and I don't see it installed on the system. I clicked the Apps button and don't see it there.
Bigwaverider said:
Hi. Thanks for your interest. I don't know if MusicFX is part of the stock N6 ROM because I only had it stock for a few hours. However, I am running N6.Elemntalx.3.0 after a full wipe, and I don't see it installed on the system. I clicked the Apps button and don't see it there.
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It never showed up in the app list for me as well but it did exist. I disabled it via titanium backup (freeze method).
It may not even have any effect on this for you. I'm just trying to think of why my device would behave differently than yours.
toastgodsupreme said:
It never showed up in the app list for me as well but it did exist. I disabled it via titanium backup (freeze method).
It may not even have any effect on this for you. I'm just trying to think of why my device would behave differently than yours.
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I downloaded Titanium Backup. Hope I did it right, although it does seem fool proof, but I clicked on Backup/Restore and to see all my apps. I looked for MusicFX and didn't see it.
Bigwaverider said:
I made a thread previously about a speaker imbalance problem. Since that old thread was settled, I decided to make a new one with some more information about a possible fix. As I said in the previous thread that I am a serious noob only having my Android for a few days now, so go easy on me with the fancy lingo. This is a copy of what I posted in my old thread:
Greetings. I received my Nexus 6 from Amazon. It seems as though the top speaker is considerably louder than the bottom. When I flip the phone upside down, it is still the top speaker that is louder. When I turn the phone to landscape mode, it is the right speaker that it louder. I flip the orientation to where the former right speaker is now the left and vice versa. It's the same problem where the right speaker (the former left speaker) is still louder.
Motorola is advance shipping me a new N6, but in the meantime I am still tinkering with this old phone. I did discover something that caught my attention. In /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml there are a few lines that looked odd to me. I backed up the .xml file and tried to edit the orignal in ES Explorer using ES Note Editor and QuickEdit in order to set both boost values to 2. It won't allow me to save the file saying "Error occurred when trying to save file. It will not be saved. No enough space!" (yes it said "NO" enough space). I tried my heart out to figure out how to save the edited file using CHMOD in both ES Explorer and TWRP with no luck. I am thinking these reversed boost values may be the problem. BTW the headphone jack is totally fine and plays stereo with equal balance. Phone is rooted and I am using N6.ElementalX.3.0 Android version 6.0.1.
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="QUAT_MI2S_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<!-- Disable earpiece mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Select Left channel on Left IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- Select Right channel on Right IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Left and Right IC's -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
</path>
<path name="speaker-reverse">
<ctl name="QUAT_MI2S_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<!-- Disable earpiece mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Select Left channel on Left IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Select Right channel on Right IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Left and Right IC's -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
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Motorola agreed to ship me an like new Nexus 6. How were you able to get a new one ? What number did you call ?
akshay_bombay said:
Motorola agreed to ship me an like new Nexus 6. How were you able to get a new one ? What number did you call ?
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1-800-668-6765 They were somewhere in Central America. Mine was literally a few hours old when I called them.
Same issue here.
The top speaker (earpiece) is slightly louder in all orientations (and applications) than the bottom speaker.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 01:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:04 PM ----------
Code:
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="QUAT_MI2S_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<!-- Disable earpiece mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Select Left channel on Left IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- Select Right channel on Right IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Left and Right IC's -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
</path>
<path name="speaker-reverse">
<ctl name="QUAT_MI2S_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<!-- Disable earpiece mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Select Left channel on Left IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- Select Right channel on Right IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Left and Right IC's -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
</path>
<path name="speaker-safe">
<!-- Bottom speaker only for Shamu -->
<!-- Select mono channel on Right IC -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Right IC only -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
</path>
I've reversed the values highlighted in OP.
The result is balanced stereo.
I've also changed all instances of "BOOST Right CH Select" to 2.
Also
Code:
<path name="handset">
<!-- Enable earpiece mode this toggles gpio -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Enable Mixer to power up Left IC -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="0" />
<!-- select (l + r)/2 -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- bypass dsp -->
<ctl name="BOOST ENABLE Spkr Left Prot" value="1" />
</path>
The default value of the above was "3"
Changed to "1"
Now handset speaker [Top] is actually balanced and louder/clearer while in call.
ROM: crDroid 6.0.1
Can someone else try these values and confirm?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
Eun-Hjzjined said:
Same issue here.
The top speaker (earpiece) is slightly louder in all orientations (and applications) than the bottom speaker.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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Code:
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="QUAT_MI2S_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<!-- Disable earpiece mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Select Left channel on Left IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- Select Right channel on Right IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Left and Right IC's -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
</path>
<path name="speaker-reverse">
<ctl name="QUAT_MI2S_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<!-- Disable earpiece mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Select Left channel on Left IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- Select Right channel on Right IC bypass mode -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Left and Right IC's -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
</path>
<path name="speaker-safe">
<!-- Bottom speaker only for Shamu -->
<!-- Select mono channel on Right IC -->
<ctl name="BOOST Right Ch Select" value="2" />
<!-- Enable Mixers to power up Right IC only -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="1" />
</path>
I've reversed the values highlighted in OP.
The result is balanced stereo.
I've also changed all instances of "BOOST Right CH Select" to 2.
Also
Code:
<path name="handset">
<!-- Enable earpiece mode this toggles gpio -->
<ctl name="BOOST earpiece mode" value="Off" />
<!-- Enable Mixer to power up Left IC -->
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Left Mixer left" value="1" />
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="0" />
<!-- select (l + r)/2 -->
<ctl name="BOOST Left Ch Select" value="1" />
<!-- bypass dsp -->
<ctl name="BOOST ENABLE Spkr Left Prot" value="1" />
</path>
The default value of the above was "3"
Changed to "1"
Now handset speaker [Top] is actually balanced and louder/clearer while in call.
ROM: crDroid 6.0.1
Can someone else try these values and confirm?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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VERY NICE. Glad someone finally tried. In the second set of code, was everything that is now set to 1 formally set at 3? You said "I've also changed all instances of "BOOST Right CH Select" to 2.." Were there any more instances other than the ones in the OP? Also, why is this line still set to zero?
<ctl name="BOOST_STUB Right Mixer right" value="0" />
I would try it but as I said in the OP I couldn't save the .xml file. I said this: "It won't allow me to save the file saying "Error occurred when trying to save file. It will not be saved. No enough space!" (yes it said "NO" enough space). I tried my heart out to figure out how to save the edited file using CHMOD in both ES Explorer and TWRP with no luck." If I knew how to do this I could try. Can you tell me how in language a noob would understand?
Make sure you Mount system first before trying to edit the file.
I used the built in cyanogen file manager in my ROM (with root permission, of course) to locate, open and edit the file.
As for the zero in handset code, phonecalls use left channel, so right channel isn't needed. I did not modify that instance.
Just take a look at your file (since you haven't been able to modify it) and you should see the difference.
I didn't make a backup of mine.... I'm risky like that.
Edit::
I also changed BOOST earpiece mode to "Off"
Again... EDIT:
Make sure you reboot to test whatever changes you made.
A simple way to test is using Power Amp, playing a song you know is fairly balanced, and changing the Left/Right balance wheel while track is playing and listen for volume level differences. This is how I checked to 'hear' if the bottom speaker was now giving the proper output.
Before you make the balance change, however, you can use power amp the same way, but toggle the MONO switch.
The bottom speaker will become noticeably louder and match the volume level of the top. Its actually quite a drastic difference.
•• MOTOROLA NEXUS SIX ••
Eun-Hjzjined said:
Make sure you Mount system first before trying to edit the file.
I used the built in cyanogen file manager in my ROM (with root permission, of course) to locate, open and edit the file.
As for the zero in handset code, phonecalls use left channel, so right channel isn't needed. I did not modify that instance.
Just take a look at your file (since you haven't been able to modify it) and you should see the difference.
I didn't make a backup of mine.... I'm risky like that.
Edit::
I also changed BOOST earpiece mode to "Off"
Again... EDIT:
Make sure you reboot to test whatever changes you made.
A simple way to test is using Power Amp, playing a song you know is fairly balanced, and changing the Left/Right balance wheel while track is playing and listen for volume level differences. This is how I checked to 'hear' if the bottom speaker was now giving the proper output.
Before you make the balance change, however, you can use power amp the same way, but toggle the MONO switch.
The bottom speaker will become noticeably louder and match the volume level of the top. Its actually quite a drastic difference.
•• MOTOROLA NEXUS SIX ••
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Unfortunately I can't seem to mount the system directory. I went to MOUNT in TWRP, clicked system but when I rebooted to the bootloader or into android it was no longet mounted. I tried these commands below and it looked like it worked but I still wasn't able to save the .xml file. From the Play sore I installed "Mount /system RO/RW [ROOT]" and got a message saying "You're device may not be rooted or is incompatible!". I tried "Mount system rw" from the Play sore and it acted like it worked but I still can't save the .xml file. After these errors, just to double check, I rebooted into TWRP and the /system folder wasn't mounted.
Code:
Connect your phone to the computer. (Make sure USB debugging is enabled on your phone)
Open CMD/Terminal on your PC.
Windows: CTRL + R, then type cmd.
Ubuntu: CTRL + ALT + T.
Mac: Navigate to /Applications/Utilities/ and double-click on Terminal.
Type this:
adb shell
su
Choose one: (for security mount /system back to RO when finished)
Mount system RW: mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
ERM.. No.
Mounting in TWRP is only for TWRP.
1) Open es file explorer
2) Swipe in from left: under tools
Toggle root and hidden files
3) go to local: / Device
4) navigate to:
System/etc
5) tap mixer_paths.xml: open with ES Note editor
6) scroll down until you find speaker section
7) tap on the edit icon in upper right of screen
8) make modification
9) press back: save the file
10) reboot and test
•• MOTOROLA NEXUS SIX ••
Eun-Hjzjined said:
ERM.. No.
Mounting in TWRP is only for TWRP.
1) Open es file explorer
2) Swipe in from left: under tools
Toggle root and hidden files
3) go to local: / Device
4) navigate to:
System/etc
5) tap mixer_paths.xml: open with ES Note editor
6) scroll down until you find speaker section
7) tap on the edit icon in upper right of screen
8) make modification
9) press back: save the file
10) reboot and test
•• MOTOROLA NEXUS SIX ••
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That was the first thing I tried days ago. From the OP - "I backed up the .xml file and tried to edit the orignal in ES Explorer using ES Note Editor and QuickEdit in order to set both boost values to 2. It won't allow me to save the file saying "Error occurred when trying to save file. It will not be saved. No enough space!" (yes it said "NO" enough space)."
The phone and the ROM install were brand new when I tried it. Just a few hours old. It's a 64gn model with like well over 55gb left.
Bigwaverider said:
That was the first thing I tried days ago. From the OP - "I backed up the .xml file and tried to edit the orignal in ES Explorer using ES Note Editor and QuickEdit in order to set both boost values to 2. It won't allow me to save the file saying "Error occurred when trying to save file. It will not be saved. No enough space!" (yes it said "NO" enough space)."
The phone and the ROM install were brand new when I tried it. Just a few hours old. It's a 64gn model with like well over 55gb left.
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This is what happens when I try to save the file in ES Explorer. I think I may have to make another thread in order for me to learn how to edit this file.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
OK. Download the attached file. Rename it (remove the .zip) its not actually zipped.
Boot into TWRP, mount system, go to advanced and open file manager.
Copy this .XML to /system/etc and then chmod the XML to 0644.
Reboot to system.
Eun-Hjzjined said:
OK. Download the attached file. Rename it (remove the .zip) its not actually zipped. Boot into TWRP, mount system, go to advanced and open file manager. Copy this .XML to /system/etc and then chmod the XML to 0644. Reboot to system.
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You're a bloody genius brother. Followed your directions and it worked perfectly. THANK SO MUCH!!
I did find this little jewel that I was itching to try once I figured out how to save the .xml file. I changed these two settings from 84 to 90 (they are about one "phone page" down). Now my headphones are much louder. I just tried this a few minutes ago and played an audio file for like a minute so I can't say I have tested it thoroughly. However the difference is amazing. 90 seems good but I am afraid of going higher.
Code:
<ctl name="Voip Dtx Mode" value="0" />
<ctl name="TTY Mode" value="OFF" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT1 Volume" value="0" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT2 Volume" value="0" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT3 Volume" value="0" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT4 Volume" value="0" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20" />
[COLOR="Red"] <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="90" />[/COLOR]
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX5 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX6 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="84" />
Balanced Speakers flashable zip
I'm glad.
Here's a flashable zip I've whipped up.
Nothing fancy, just without your boosted headphone value.

Galaxy S5 low audio notes FIX (Cyanogenmod 13/14) Step by step.

Hi, I'm here with a solution for the low audio notes on Samsung Galaxy S5 running cyanogenmod 13 or 14, also works on 14.1.
I have the SM-G900M version, I don't know if this works on the other versions.
Well, to increase volume on audio notes (like when you record in Whatsapp) first you have to:
1- Download a file browser. I download ES File Explorer File Manager.
2- Then activate root on: Settings > Developer options* > Root Acces > Apps and ADB''
*You can activate developer clicking many times on : ''Settings > About Phone > Build number''
3- Go to ES File Explorer and activate ''Root Explorer'' and ''Show Hidden Files''. Then go to Settings (in the app) and in Home Directory select '' / '' click ''Ok''
4- ''App menu > Home'' and select the folder ''etc'' the scroll down and select the file ''mixer_paths.xml'' and open it with Es Note Editor.
5- Scroll down until you see <!-- Recording Scenario -->
6- Then change the values as I have them here :
<!-- Recording Scenario -->
<path name="rec-main-mic">
<path name="main-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="130" />
</path>
<path name="rec-sub-mic">
<path name="sub-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="130" />
</path>
<path name="rec-headset-mic">
<path name="ear-mic" />
<ctl name="ADC2 Volume" value="12" />
<ctl name="DEC5 Volume" value="103" />
</path>
<path name="rec-stereo-mic">
<ctl name="Main Mic Delay" value="4" />
<path name="sub-main-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="97" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="97" />
</path>
<path name="rec-high-gain-main-mic">
<path name="main-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="130" />
</path>
<path name="rec-high-gain-sub-mic">
<path name="sub-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="97" />
</path>
<path name="rec-high-gain-headset-mic">
<path name="ear-mic" />
<ctl name="ADC2 Volume" value="12" />
<ctl name="DEC5 Volume" value="84" />
</path>
<path name="rec-high-gain-stereo-mic">
<path name="sub-3rd-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="97" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="97" />
</path>
<path name="rec-NS-mic-interview">
<ctl name="ES705 TX1 Enable" value="1" />
<path name="main-sub-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="97" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="97" />
<ctl name="ES705-AP Tx Channels" value="One" />
<ctl name="Internal Route Config" value="7" />
</path>
<path name="rec-NS-mic-conversation">
<ctl name="ES705 TX1 Enable" value="1" />
<path name="main-sub-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="97" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="97" />
<ctl name="ES705-AP Tx Channels" value="One" />
<ctl name="Internal Route Config" value="8" />
</path>
<path name="rec-NS-mic-conference">
<path name="main-sub-mic" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="97" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="97" />
</path>
<!-- end of Recording Scenario -->
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7- Save the changes, go back and reboot.
8- If is to loud, or low, you can change the values that I put in ''130'', if you put instead of ''130'', ''90'' the recording audios will be hear more low.
-Sorry for my english (I speak spanish)
-I'm not a developer, just a curious guy.
-This is my first post and I post this because I was a lot of time searching for the fix of this problem, and maybe this could help you.
Thank you so much dude! I had the same problem on my G900F. Thanks to your tutorial I'm able to use voice messages again.
Greetings from Germany
Perfect,
Thx soooooo much. wonderfull settings, also on the G900F, thx from the Netherlands.
You saved the day !
cheers,
Rene
- Conax - said:
Thank you so much dude! I had the same problem on my G900F. Thanks to your tutorial I'm able to use voice messages again.
Greetings from Germany
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rfnreynders said:
Perfect,
Thx soooooo much. wonderfull settings, also on the G900F, thx from the Netherlands.
You saved the day !
cheers,
Rene
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You're welcome!! :good:
Woah, nice, but why does miine show zero everywhere?
I have A.R.I.S.E sound mod and my problem is:
- Low mic (other people can hardly here when I make calls)
- Loud speaker (notifications, alarms etc are super loud)
Thanks a lot
raylogic said:
Woah, nice, but why does miine show zero everywhere?
I have A.R.I.S.E sound mod and my problem is:
- Low mic (other people can hardly here when I make calls)
- Loud speaker (notifications, alarms etc are super loud)
Thanks a lot
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Hi, i don't really know because i'm not a developer. But try increasing the values you've there, first make a backup of that code, and then try.
thanks dude, It worked perfectly, i ****ing love u
I'm wondering if anyone knows how to specifically increase the earbuds in call volume? Thank you
Can anyone show me how to boost microphone in video recording? All other things are working, but when I record a video my microphone sound is very, very low. What I have to edit?
Thanks.
Man, you are insane, I've been looking for this for a long time! Thank you so much!
I find 117 instead of 130 more to my taste.
I wonder if there's a way to control also the whatsapp video calls mic gain...
It works! My G900M S5 was in a lower voice and after change the values now fixed it. Thanks
Is this fix S5 exclusive? I have the same low mic volume issue on my S4 since the last update of LOS. It used to work fine in previous versions.
Great fix
I have ressurection Remix ROM on an SM-GT900T Galaxy S5 and Voice recordings and WhatsApp Voice recording were low, I applied your fix to only the three values you suggested at 130 and edited them to 120 and the results were excellent.
Thanks
amsjnkml said:
I have ressurection Remix ROM on an SM-GT900T Galaxy S5 and Voice recordings and WhatsApp Voice recording were low, I applied your fix to only the three values you suggested at 130 and edited them to 120 and the results were excellent.
Thanks
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I have the same device and the same rom, but I can not find the file. (Im root)
alfredomadrid said:
I have the same device and the same rom, but I can not find the file. (Im root)
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Hi, you need to install ES File Explorer.
Then follow instructions in this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/galaxy-s5-low-audio-notes-fix-t3542279
alfredomadrid said:
I have the same device and the same rom, but I can not find the file. (Im root)
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I'm in the same problem, I only found this mixer in "etc/vendor" path, did the change but nothing changed... My partner can't hear me in whatsapp videos call, even using headphones...
Math_Apolo said:
I'm in the same problem, I only found this mixer in "etc/vendor" path, did the change but nothing changed... My partner can't hear me in whatsapp videos call, even using headphones...
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Try applying the fix in this thread,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/mic-volume-gain-mod-s5-t3491483
I used the MICGAIN26normal and it corrected the problem.
amsjnkml said:
Try applying the fix in this thread,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/mic-volume-gain-mod-s5-t3491483
I used the MICGAIN26normal and it corrected the problem.
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Thx for help, it didn't work too, Like nothing change at all, unless I can't transfer files now and everytime get media error, not blaming you, just saying what happening now.
"android.process.media stopped" all the time
I think I have to live with this **** mic, my partner can't hear me even if I use mic on headphones....
shkedov said:
Man, you are insane, I've been looking for this for a long time! Thank you so much!
I find 117 instead of 130 more to my taste.
I wonder if there's a way to control also the whatsapp video calls mic gain...
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I'm using Galaxy S5 g900m (klte) and I'm having the same issue, but it's not on Cyanogenmod, it's on LineageOS 15.1 Oreo.
When you record audio and send it via Whatsapp, Telegram, the sound is too low compared to the Stock ROM.
It happens when you listen to the audio as well. Everything seems to be very low, even if you put eveything 100%
mixer_paths.xml doesn't exist on lineageOS

Increase Bluetooth Audio?

Hello!
I am using HavocOS and my Xiaomi Airdots pro. Is there a way to increase the Bluetooth volume? Is increasing it with Viper the only way? Especially in Spotify it is very quitly. I have tried to deactivate the max bluetooth volume in the dev settings but with no result.
You have a few options,
You can sift through audio folders that are approximately here : Path : system/vendor/etc/ and then locate mixer_paths_overlay_static.xml and mixer_paths_tavil.xml
Do some trial and error with manually increasing audio values For example : changing <ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" /> to <ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
Another option
Flash the attached files that I found on 4PDA a few months ago
I don't remember who to give credit to because I had trouble re-finding it just now. So if the creator sees this post, PM me with your details and I will edit this post and provide credit.
Edit Credit goes to this person : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=912822&view=findpost&p=83438213
I have used the mod and it definitely worked for me and should work on any rom.
First a Caveat : Use at your own risk.
Although I have used this mod and as mentioned it does in fact work. If you have an issue, don't blame me.
Although there is an uninstall file : make a Nandroid backup and so if the sound quality isn't ideal for you, and for some reason the uninstaller doesn't work, you can quickly go back without too much hassle.
Enjoy.
Thank You very much, i will try
You can also install Xiaomi eu. It's playing music much much better and louder than official rom.
Alex2017Germany said:
Hello!
I am using HavocOS and my Xiaomi Airdots pro. Is there a way to increase the Bluetooth volume? Is increasing it with Viper the only way? Especially in Spotify it is very quitly. I have tried to deactivate the max bluetooth volume in the dev settings but with no result.
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You can also use the louder audio flashable zip I made for mi8 in the mods section.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78865714&postcount=1
Agimax said:
You can also use the louder audio flashable zip I made for mi8 in the mods section.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78865714&postcount=1
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Cool!
I never knew that you made one.
Edit: How much headroom does your audio mod leave? As you probably already know, should be definitely no higher than -3db, this volume is usually loud enough and without compression artifacts or digital noise.
Edit 2 : Nevermind, I see you left the dynamics, Excellent!
I am sure that your mod has better quality than the one I posted. Thanks for your work.
Agimax said:
You can also use the louder audio flashable zip I made for mi8 in the mods section.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78865714&postcount=1
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Does it work also on HavocOS? Because in the topic stands "[MIUI Global]"
Just asking to be sure.
Alex2017Germany said:
Does it work also on HavocOS? Because in the topic stands "[MIUI Global]"
Just asking to be sure.
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It should if you are using MIUI firmware / Vendor partition. The audio files are in the Vendor partition and usually are linked to that location from the system/etc directory. The mod goes to both places.
Ich have found the file mixer_paths_tavil.xml in vendor/etc/
There are some sections with "Digital Volume"
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX5 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX6 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="84" />
I dont know if i can change it to 90. There are more sections where "Digital Volume" is listed but with diferent values like 81 and so
Alex2017Germany said:
Ich have found the file mixer_paths_tavil.xml in vendor/etc/
There are some sections with "Digital Volume"
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX5 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX6 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="84" />
I dont know if i can change it to 90. There are more sections where "Digital Volume" is listed but with diferent values like 81 and so
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You can do what you prefer, but i've been modding sound since the first consumer HERO phone. I would not go higher than 87 or 88 on the digital side to help reduce distortion. I also wouldn't turn the amp louder than 19 to 21 (def no more than 24 max).
Rule of thumb for audio:
LINEOUT 1&2 Volume to around 18 or 19
HPHL & HPHR to around 24
ADC1 & ADC2 all to 84
RX0 to RX7 all to 84
DEC0 to DEC8 all to 84
Don't forget to check the other mixer files overlay_dynamic and overlay_static. My mod goes through all of the files tweaks all areas for change.

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