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[Q] Improve the volume

Now that we have an app for Netflix's instant watching, it is essential to increase the volume of the CN speaker.
Since I am rooted (CM7) I thought there would be a way to do it.
I didn't find anything. Can someone help?
thanks

In cm7 there is a already increased volume output than the normal on the speakers.
But if you want more bass try looking at these lines of kernel in
\dalingrinKernel\sound\soc\codecs\tlv320dac3100.h
Look at line 298
/* DAC volume normalization, 0=-127dB, 127=0dB, 175=+48dB */
#define DAC_MAX_VOLUME 175
#define DAC_POS_VOL 127
I don't understand why the max volume has been limited to 48 when the chip can do up to 90 or something.
This might not increase the volume level( i am just guessing though) but i might give us a better sound quality in terms of bass and treble.

rigy73 said:
In cm7 there is a already increased volume output than the normal on the speakers.
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Where is this setting?

Pinesal said:
Where is this setting?
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There is no setting if you are using dals overclock kernel, then you will get a higher volume output.

Yeah I don't really think it's going to get much better than it is right now. The speaker on their is tiny, almost as if the company who specked it was designing an e-reader instead of a tablet...
I think the options right now are for $4 you can get some headphones, for $20 you can get an amplified external 3.5mm speaker or with a little patience they might get the Bluetooth working with some range and you could use a Bluetooth speaker. If you wanted to go all hybrid you could plug in a 3.5mm rechargeable Bluetooth transmitter in and hook it up to an external Bluetooth speaker right now.
Also, as a side note, I notice the sound quality is GREATLY improved with the built in speaker just by having it inserted correctly into the BN stand / case I have. There's a little grove on one side for the speaker and when I put it in the "wrong" way the sound is muted and dull but flip it over and it's almost good enough to listen to in a silent room.

On the subject of sound, is there any real difference in battery drain between using the speakers vs using headphones? I use headphones mostly because of crowded environments and listening to music/watching videos at night.

Here's how I increased the volume on my nook color:
Open DSPManager
Select "Phone Speaker"
Enable the equalizer and make sure the preset is set to custom
Tap the graph thing
Bring every bar up to 10.0
tap OK
Your nook should now be louder

pieceofplastic said:
Here's how I increased the volume on my nook color:
Open DSPManager
Select "Phone Speaker"
Enable the equalizer and make sure the preset is set to custom
Tap the graph thing
Bring every bar up to 10.0
tap OK
Your nook should now be louder
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Thanks. This actually helped a lot. I also changed the size of effect to extreme which seemed to help. This brought the volume of the speaker to listenable. Quality still sucks, but that is expected. I assume constantly running an equalizer will drain the battery but probably worth it. Again, thanks. Now I can hear my HBO and Netflix.

pieceofplastic said:
Here's how I increased the volume on my nook color:
Open DSPManager
Select "Phone Speaker"
Enable the equalizer and make sure the preset is set to custom
Tap the graph thing
Bring every bar up to 10.0
tap OK
Your nook should now be louder
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Where is DSPmanager to be found, thanks.
I am running CM7 from SD and couldn't find it.

GTT1 said:
Where is DSPmanager to be found, thanks.
I am running CM7 from SD and couldn't find it.
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its a app. Should have come along with rooting via cm7 (7.02)
If not go to the market and search for it

does dspmanager effect battery? it does make it louder though.

DSPmanager is one of the icons for apps.
Jim

I use Volume+ from Market. It's similar to DSPManager but it has a Specific setting for Boosting Volume. One weird quirk with it though is that the "Speaker" settings effect Headphones as well even though there are separate "Headset" and "Bluetooth" settings.
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japzone said:
I use Volume+ from Market. It's similar to DSPManager but it has a Specific setting for Boosting Volume. One weird quirk with it though is that the "Speaker" settings effect Headphones as well even though there are separate "Headset" and "Bluetooth" settings.
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Just downloaded volume+. The volume boost works quite well. I think it works better than DSPManager. It's available in the market for pay or available from the developer online for free.

IS the free volume+ app from http://androidaudiohacks.com/home/volume-gingerbread? I just downloaded it and it seems to work great. Thanks for the recommendation!

holgalee said:
IS the free volume+ app from http://androidaudiohacks.com/home/volume-gingerbread? I just downloaded it and it seems to work great. Thanks for the recommendation!
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That's where I downloaded it.

That Volume + sure does work. I had to turn of my notifications to 0 decibels as they are to loud. I don't need to know when emails are received.
Would recommend this until someone finds a better one. It would be an improvement if there was one with more volume settings.

I'm making an app to adjust headphone and speaker volume independently on the Nook. This is sorely needed in my opinion because not only is the speaker quiet but there is terrible hiss on my headphones. I am making the app because there isn't a one size fit all solution. Everyone's headphones have different sensitivity, etc.

Where did U find the free version?
At market there is only Volume control +

See post 15.
Frank

Xperia T increase headset volume?

Hi I would like to increase the headset volume on my phone it is far to quiet when listening to music in my car via the audio jack, I used to have a galaxy s i9000 and I used the voodoo amp app that turned up the gain from -10 to +2 and it sounded incredible in the car but my Sony outputs at a much lower volume and sounds pants in comparison!
I've tried a lot of volume boost apps in play store and I've tried flashing sound mods like v4a and zeroinfinitys volume boost and superloud but nothing makes any difference at all!
And I'm stuck with a bootloader unlock allowed : no phone so unable to install custom kernels
Any help to turn up the volume in some way would be greatly appreciated......
Thanks in advance

Anybody??

One last attempt for a response lol
This phone will be for sale if I can't sort this volume out or unlock the bootloader I will go back to samsung

kxf41 said:
One last attempt for a response lol
This phone will be for sale if I can't sort this volume out or unlock the bootloader I will go back to samsung
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Wait for 4.3 update, stock volume is louder.
But have you tried poweramp ? Gain can be increased a lot.

I have had a similar issue. Increasing gain will kill quality. And I don't think you want that. My recommendation is to buy a headset with a higher sensitivity. I always look for something higher than 105db because this stupid phone.

That's good news volume is louder in 4.3! I'm currently using poweramp paid version, I have dvc enabled and I've turned up the pre amp slider on the equaliser a bit but not a lot of difference in the sound have I missed a setting somewhere??

I never use an actual headset I plug the phone into the aux in on my car stereo, I don't know the hardware differences between the 2 phones I have but with the Sony plugged in and all volumes on max it sounds very quiet but if I plug in my old galaxy s running cm7 and voodoo sound if all volumes were maxed speaker damage would almost definitely occur it is sooooo much louder and the quality is still crystal clear in my opinion

This is a problem of too high impedance of your car device for XT, hardware related... You could use a preamp.
But wait for 4.3.

Boost Output Volume on 6.0

If youre like me and you like listening to your music with good headphones and want to feel that bass rumble in your head, you might have noticed that with the update to 6.0 (In my case to B565) the output volume might have gone down considerably and that now the max volume isnt just enough to make you eargasm. So i researched a lot and found out that the max volume settings are set in some .xml files located in /etc and /system/etc but the thing is that with huawei phones we dont just have to edit a single .xml file to raise our max volume, we have to edit a whole crap ton of them depending on our region, vendor, model etc.... So instead of having to open all those files and edit just the correct string, i found out that AlsaMixer (Available on google play) works just fine with out devices!! I also found out that the max output on 6.0 is stuck at 80% dont know why.
So, to get your 20% of max volume up, all you have to do is open AlsaMixer (or all those other .xml files if you like doing things the hard way ) and edit the lines:
-HISSC_SMT_HSL_GAIN (this is left headphone gain)
-HISSC_SMT_HSR_GAIN (this is right headphone gain)
Their default value will be 12, just go ahead and set that value to 15 which is the max value and enjoy your new volume
NOTE: There are tons of other strings you can edit to increase output of speaker, earpiece, etc...etc... but since I didnt need to increase these I didnt take the time to find out their variables, but if youre interested on increasing the speaker volume just open the .xml files and go to speaker and find the gain variable and change it with Alsa.
Hope I made your day

Do you know how can i set plug in/out -> music player on/off or music play/pause??

MalinKaMp3 said:
Do you know how can i set plug in/out -> music player on/off or music play/pause??
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You might be able to do that with Tasker or a similar app. ALSA is only in charge of the sound.

tested and working good. only thing i noticed is that after i modify the value it wont save for the next time i use the player so i have to edit and apply again.
really thanks for sharing

Firicel69 said:
tested and working good. only thing i noticed is that after i modify the value it wont save for the next time i use the player so i have to edit and apply again.
really thanks for sharing
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Also noticed. It would be great if we could make it stay forever but ive tried editing all the files but it still doesnt stay I dont know why :/

pilililo2 said:
If youre like me and you like listening to your music with good headphones and want to feel that bass rumble in your head, you might have noticed that with the update to 6.0 (In my case to B565) the output volume might have gone down considerably and that now the max volume isnt just enough to make you eargasm. So i researched a lot and found out that the max volume settings are set in some .xml files located in /etc and /system/etc but the thing is that with huawei phones we dont just have to edit a single .xml file to raise our max volume, we have to edit a whole crap ton of them depending on our region, vendor, model etc.... So instead of having to open all those files and edit just the correct string, i found out that AlsaMixer (Available on google play) works just fine with out devices!! I also found out that the max output on 6.0 is stuck at 80% dont know why.
So, to get your 20% of max volume up, all you have to do is open AlsaMixer (or all those other .xml files if you like doing things the hard way ) and edit the lines:
-HISSC_SMT_HSL_GAIN (this is left headphone gain)
-HISSC_SMT_HSR_GAIN (this is right headphone gain)
Their default value will be 12, just go ahead and set that value to 15 which is the max value and enjoy your new volume
NOTE: There are tons of other strings you can edit to increase output of speaker, earpiece, etc...etc... but since I didnt need to increase these I didnt take the time to find out their variables, but if youre interested on increasing the speaker volume just open the .xml files and go to speaker and find the gain variable and change it with Alsa.
Hope I made your day
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So looking into AlsaMixer, this is an app for a rooted device. Is there any alternative methods? I just got my phone finally back up and going again after an IMEI loss and am a little scared to do anything further in the system like that.
Also the fact that the description on AlsaMixer doesn't say anything about supporting MM... Has the had any issues for you?

Horacio55555 said:
So looking into AlsaMixer, this is an app for a rooted device. Is there any alternative methods? I just got my phone finally back up and going again after an IMEI loss and am a little scared to do anything further in the system like that.
Also the fact that the description on AlsaMixer doesn't say anything about supporting MM... Has the had any issues for you?
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I dont think there are any other *effective* methods out there that dont imply rooting your device or something of that behaviour sorry. And yes it does support it, at least for me even though it says nothing.

Not a worry... I'll just have to build the courage up to rootmy device :/ ah well. Thanks for responding so soon

and this works only for headphones? i also want to increase volume on speaker

VladHD said:
and this works only for headphones? i also want to increase volume on speaker
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I think you can, but have to find the proper string for speaker

VladHD said:
and this works only for headphones? i also want to increase volume on speaker
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Exactly, you have to find the string for the speaker. (Be careful though because you could cause damage to the speaker)

which is the line for speaker gain?

Here İ solved...
TurkPDA marcolomboss

marcolomboss said:
Here İ solved...
TurkPDA marcolomboss
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You solved what? We already know about dolby atmos, but this is different.

Yes Dolby Atmos gets a little better sound quality than stock. But it doesnt boost output volume in any way or form. For that the only thing that works is editing the ALSA setting but for the speaker I dont know which string you have to edit because as i said im not interested in listening music through my phone speaker, i was just interested in boosting the volume from the headphones which I thought were too low. Anyhow I discourage everyone who wants to boost their speaker higher than stock, as this phones speaker sounds pretty high, even too high sometimes and you could risk damaging the speaker or braking it.

pilililo2 said:
Yes Dolby Atmos gets a little better sound quality than stock. But it doesnt boost output volume in any way or form. For that the only thing that works is editing the ALSA setting but for the speaker I dont know which string you have to edit because as i said im not interested in listening music through my phone speaker, i was just interested in boosting the volume from the headphones which I thought were too low. Anyhow I discourage everyone who wants to boost their speaker higher than stock, as this phones speaker sounds pretty high, even too high sometimes and you could risk damaging the speaker or braking it.
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is it even possible to boost without root? i guess not. but app can probably deliver higher sound.
for root users theres usually a xml file in system/etc i can't tell which one it is since i'm first time huawei user but if u got root why not use viper4android it boosts the volume like

I would like to boost the volume only for my headphones. Which xml files should I edit? I am thinking of using a file explorer to edit the values on OP for this.
Thanks in advance.

Use the playback music controls xposed module.Its awesome and you can also change tracks using volume buttons if you like. The autoplay option is in the settings.

I've found out how to boosz permanently, I guess... System/etc/audio/hissc/mixer_paths_ALICE.xml
Open it with a text editor, and change HISSC_SMT_HSL_GAIN + HISSC_SMT_HSR_GAIN from 12 to 15.
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Hello, it's not so safely but it's working but you need to edit the sames files but the one with R too, few lines after (left/right).
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P9 Plus raise volume

Hi,
there is a way or settings to raise the volume of this phone ?
Both headphones and speaker have low volume.
If someone has a solution, please write it down.
Thanks.

anabolic_guy said:
Hi,
there is a way or settings to raise the volume of this phone ?
Both headphones and speaker have low volume.
If someone has a solution, please write it down.
Thanks.
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If you have rooted your phone and found out a way to change the SELinux to permissive (I suggest using this and putting it through terminal emulator), you should use Viper4Android to somewhat amplify the speakers and greatly increase the volume threshold for headphones. Best of luck if you try this.

mechasnyper said:
If you have rooted your phone and found out a way to change the SELinux to permissive (I suggest using this and putting it through terminal emulator), you should use Viper4Android to somewhat amplify the speakers and greatly increase the volume threshold for headphones. Best of luck if you try this.
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Hi,
I have already installed Viper4Android, but it does not amplify much the volume, neither in the speaker, neither in headphones, it changes a bit the quality, but it does not raise the volume as I wish...
Thanks anyway for the answer.

anabolic_guy said:
Hi,
I have already installed Viper4Android, but it does not amplify much the volume, neither in the speaker, neither in headphones, it changes a bit the quality, but it does not raise the volume as I wish...
Thanks anyway for the answer.
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Did you try setting the UI to expert and adjusting the playback gain control in the headset settings?

mechasnyper said:
Did you try setting the UI to expert and adjusting the playback gain control in the headset settings?
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Hi,
yes I tried, but volume is more or less the same...
Thanks 4 answer me.

Hey guys.
I'm new to Huawei devices, this is my first, but on my previous phones (LGs and Samsungs) I could edit mixer_paths.xml for an increase of volume. I have root already, but I couldn't find that file or any similar to modify... Can anyone point me in the right direction, please?

A little up, maybe someone comes up with another idea? Still would need help with increasing volume, please

Hello to everybody,
i thought i should share my unsuccessful attempts of getting more headphone volume with the P9 plus with you.
After recognising that it seems there is no software solution at the moment i ordered several different
headsets with a higher sensitivity than my former used.
The headphones i used during the last few years where really cheap ones which should have 95/96 SPL/V.
I informed a little and learned that every 10 SPL/V more gives you the impression of twice as much volume.
Next i bought the KZ ATE wich are stated to have 118 SPL/V and thought: nice i can kill my ears fast now...
I tried them and did not get any improvement at all. In my opinion they don't sound better and they are also not
playing louder. OK, cheap china-in ear, lets try another...
Now i bought the Sennheiser cx 2.00i which are more than three times the price and a well known brand. They are stated to have 119 SPL/V.
What should i say? They are not playing any significant louder.
There are even inears with 125 SPL/V but at the moment i don't think this will change anything.
Do i miss something?
Do you have a solution in the meantime?
best regards,
Henning

SPL has to do with the maximum decibels provided by the headphones, BUT did you look at how many ohms the headphones have? The impedance (measured in ohma) determines the power needed to.. Well, to power those speakers inside your headphones
As fat as I know, most phones can only give a decent enough power to 16 and 32ohm headphones, and not to anything above that...
I miss my LG and Samsung days... It was so easy to just modify the mixer_paths.xml files to get higher volume

Snapdragon (Audio Boost mod or option?)

I have the Snapdragon/Sprint so no root available. My question is if there anyway to boost the volume of the audio as it sounds rather low for what's supposed to be a good device. I come from the LG V20 and I know it doesn't compare but if anyone knows a way to get a higher volume please help.
I have different earbuds and they all sound rather low. Even the ones that the phone came with.

juanfernandez77 said:
I have the Snapdragon/Sprint so no root available. My question is if there anyway to boost the volume of the audio as it sounds rather low for what's supposed to be a good device. I come from the LG V20 and I know it doesn't compare but if anyone knows a way to get a higher volume please help.
I have different earbuds and they all sound rather low. Even the ones that the phone came with.
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for music you have stored locally you can use poweramp music player. it allows you to adjust the gain.
for streaming music there isn't a very good option without root.
your LG device has a quad-DAC (typical of LG devices) and that's what made it louder. your samsung does not have this feature so it's not going to be as loud.

WaxysDargle said:
for music you have stored locally you can use poweramp music player. it allows you to adjust the gain.
for streaming music there isn't a very good option without root.
your LG device has a quad-DAC (typical of LG devices) and that's what made it louder. your samsung does not have this feature so it's not going to be as loud.
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I have power amp and it does help somewhat but still lackluster. Hopefully a root will be found

juanfernandez77 said:
I have power amp and it does help somewhat but still lackluster. Hopefully a root will be found
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Sorry to tell you that root is not going to happen on the note 9

Volume booster Goodev
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodev.volume.booster&hl=en_US

jerrycycle said:
Volume booster Goodev
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodev.volume.booster&hl=en_US
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Yea this one is amazing working great with any phone I bought