For all the talk about upgrading the ROM lately (still hoping the new official one comes out soooon), I was wondering if anyone had given any thought to replacing the external speaker (on the back) to get a higher volume. Does anyone think this might be possible?
Also interested in this. Not so much an 'AudioPara' tweak, I'm already working with DCD's 2.10/3.27 so the volume has been modified already. I'd just like to know you can make the external speaker any louder, for videos and other media.
I'm interested in this as well... I came from an LG VX8100 that had the stereo speakers on the side. This phone's speaker has been a very big let-down.
Have you guys tried the SRSWOW.cab file that's floating around the net?
I had to put the SRS settings as headphone to notice a big difference, but the volume is way better and not distorted or crackling.
I've done a search on srswow.cab on google and came up with nothing. any pointers as to where to look would be most appreciated.
BTW, I'm using the audiopara editor from neu and it's good but just undocumented so it's hit or miss, if you turn the settings up too high you can fry your speaker, the feedback on just a little bump on the sliders was amazing, plus it making the sliders higher makes picking up the background noise in a call so you can't hear the other pserson a big possibility.
SRSWOW
Is this watcha talkin bout??
thanks, where'd you find the file?
opens the program and comes up with an error message that there is no SRS driver loaded, the program will not exit.
Error
Same here . . .
im flashing my fone rite now...lemme finish it and see if i get that error...i just had it laying around in my Collected Cabs folder
Reset . . .
Just do a reset then it loads fine . . .
waiting to see how you guys feel about this update. Better speaker volume is a fantasy, although GPS and rev A are a dream to me but I hear they are available and I'm working on making dreams come true
it runs fine on mine...i just cant test it rite now...at work lol
will test when i get out and report in quality/sound levels
restarted, it works fine, again, can't test it unless someone calls me.
is there any documentation on this thing?
i found a website showing the d/l location and etc with other ppls comments; but no luck at srslabs.com either
http://www.freewareppc.com/multimedia/srswowhd.shtml
Will this have any impact on the internal speaker? I find the volume to be exceedingly low, even at full volume, when taking a normal call on the phone, not on speakerphone.
The software provided ealier doesnt do much for the TITAN. Infact it lowers the performance of the speaker. The installation worked, but the end result was poor.
No matter what setting I put in, it would make the volume lower instead of higher.
I think this was meant for stereo speakers to create that Sorrround sound type of effect,but since the TITAN has a mono speaker it only produces one portion of the sound.
There is something out there called the HTC Audio Booster. It is supposed to help with volume increase, but so far the applicaiton itself is broken / or i havent found a functional one.
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The software provided ealier doesnt do much for the TITAN. Infact it lowers the performance of the speaker. The installation worked, but the end result was poor.
No matter what setting I put in, it would make the volume lower instead of higher.
I think this was meant for stereo speakers to create that Sorrround sound type of effect,but since the TITAN has a mono speaker it only produces one portion of the sound.
There is something out there called the HTC Audio Booster. It is supposed to help with volume increase, but so far the applicaiton itself is broken / or i havent found a functional one.
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Are you positive you've adjusted the settings enough. I find when you change the settings to:
(internal) stereo
3d 80%
center50%
focus40%
definition40%
and also make sure the speaker settings on top are turned up (I forget to do that a lot)... this cab works well
I just did this update on a wm6.1 and no issues with install. Its hard to determine if so und is louder but my butt dyno says it is. Played some ringtones and things are louder (not as loud as Touch though, I dont think) but will make some phone calls to get a better idea
I install every program on my 8 gb memory card now but this seems to cause issues. AIM doesnt show up on programs list (have to access from memory card), GPS program only found on memory card and wont open even after successful install (GPS TODAY) and now this file, i cant even find the utility anywhere. And I followed instructions on listed website above:
"Setting > System > WOW HD settings.", there is now WOW HD settings...maybe I have to soft reset?
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Guys-
There seems to still be volume issues with this new ROM and the old audiopara.csv fix for ROM 2.17 does not work for th newer one. Can someone tell me how to alter the old fix or is there a newer audiopara.csv file out for ROM 3.35 for the Mogul phone? Thanks...........
this only makes the earpiece louder, i have not done the speakerphone yet.
dcd1182 said:
this only makes the earpiece louder, i have not done the speakerphone yet.
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Will you post it here when you do one that improves the earpiece, speakerphone to this post?
does this program have options or it defaults to higher volume settings?
Sorry for the possibly ignorant question, I am faily new to WM devices but want to improve the speaker volume and the earpice volume on the mogul ppc6800... its too low!!!
Thanks
Would this help the bluetooth volume?
I used an Old audio para from 2.2.0 and it works well for this ROM.
I believe no2chem has a audiopara program that allows you to build an audiopara to your likings. It is part of his tools such as nueLED.
dcd, I am able to open the AudioPara.cvs in excel... if I want to customize it to improve the speaker and the ear piece volume, is it really complicated? where can I find what each field means and the ranges to enter?
I see that you are very knowledgeable and a lot of people come for your advice. If you have time to answer or explain this better, I'll appreciate it...
OFF TOPIC... I haven't tried ur ROM because I don't understand what is 'Kitchen'...
Anyway, great work!!!
Thanks
Here's the one I made awhile ago, posted on here somewhere.
It bumps up the earpiece, speakerphone, and wired headphones.
Starts at stock low volume, and goes well beyond in larger steps than stock stepping up to a much louder sound.
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Here's the one I made awhile ago, posted on here somewhere.
It bumps up the earpiece, speakerphone, and wired headphones.
Starts at stock low volume, and goes well beyond in larger steps than stock stepping up to a much louder sound.
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Yeah but the question is will this work with the new ROM 3.35?
yes, I'm using it now.
Just modify the 3.35 audiopara file yourself. Couldn't be easier and takes about 5 min total.
I can't replace the original AudioPara file in the WM Windows folder with the one from the zip file above... probably because its a system file, any idea how can I do this or how can I customize the original to improve the mogul's speaker and earphone???
Thanks
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yes, I'm using it now.
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Cool, I just installed it and noticed an instant difference. Thankd ScrufDog
Just extract to the windows directory....don't just try to paste it, it won't let you.
Is there a way to make the BT volume louder in this audiopara file?
aledc78 said:
I can't replace the original AudioPara file in the WM Windows folder with the one from the zip file above... probably because its a system file, any idea how can I do this or how can I customize the original to improve the mogul's speaker and earphone???
Thanks
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I used Resco expolorer and it had no problem overwriting it
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Just extract to the windows directory....don't just try to paste it, it won't let you.
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Thank you this worked...
I noticed a great improvement in the speaker and earpiece... I don't use bluetooth so can't comment...
When using the Media player I didn't really notice much difference, maybe I'm asking for too much but was this supposed to improve the speaker when using media player or HTC Audio Manager?
well, I've been messing with AudioPara for the past 2 hours.
Seems Bluetooth cant be adjusted there. Neither can media playback through the rear speaker.
In the file it seems that there are 'basic' entries to adjust these, but they dont actually do anything that I can tell.
The ones that actually change the volume have 5 levels to adjust, the 'basic' ones only have one, and they dont seem to actually change anything.
I went ahead and looked at no2chem's nueAudio and his proggie changed the same things I was changing with no effects either.
So at this point it would seem we are stuck with louder volume through the earpiece, speakerphone and wired headphones, all while on the phone. I will continue to investigate.
you can now install my file using a cab file, so its much easier. Its in my original post here...
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364201
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Here's the one I made awhile ago, posted on here somewhere.
It bumps up the earpiece, speakerphone, and wired headphones.
Starts at stock low volume, and goes well beyond in larger steps than stock stepping up to a much louder sound.
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I have downloaded the AudioPara file to my laptop (for use with an HTC Mogul). What do I do now?
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So not to be stupid, but what do you do next. I have been messing with it for a couple of hours and can't get it to do anything beisides ti saying cannot open or not associated with a file
First off, I want to thank everyone who's contributed on these forums. I got a xv6800 Thursday, and by Friday I was up and running with a custom ROM, GPS, etc thanks to you all.
I've only run into one problem that I can't find the answer to. I've search Google, here, ppcgeeks.com and I can't find one I'm looking for.
The problem is this:
When I run a program (Windows Media, TCPMP, youtubeplay, TomTom) the sound is incredibly quiet. So much so, that I can barely hear the TomTom under normal driving conditions. If there is any noise whatsoever, it drowns out the music, videos, whatever coming out of my phone.
I've loaded the Audiopara fix from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364201&highlight=program+volume+low, which has made my phone calls over the earpiece and speaker phone incredibly loud, but the problem with audio from programs remains.
I've come to a complete stand still on this issue.
Does anyone have any ideas?
I'm running
DCD 3.2.6
GPS 3.42.50
Verizon
50+ views and no one has the same problem or any resolution?
Check Phone Volume settings
Tap on the speaker icon on your today screen and be sure the phone and device volume settings are all the way up. Other than that I do not know what else to try?????
Yep, both are full blast, as well as the application I'm running. Couldn't be a bad phone, could it?
If you really have both volumes up and installed the audiopara cab, mine is so loud it is humiliating if I touch the speaker button on accident in a store or something. So It must be your phone. Might want to try a hard reset before taking it back in.
Hi,
I'm on Galaxy S2; Android 2.3.3; KE7.
When using headphones on my device the volume is great for music, videos, youtube, and even skype. However for some reason it's only around half of that level when calling (even tough the volume is set to maximum).
I've done some google research and found out that it's quite a common issue with this phone. A workaround has been found by using some codes. However, it is not a permanent solution.
I've found a post which says that someone had called Samsung and they acknowledged the issue and will send them a new phone where this issue has been fixed.
1) Has anyone found a permanent solution to increasing the volume of the call when on headset?
2) I've also found a post where someone says that apparently Samsung will fix this issue in Android 2.3.4. Can you confirm this? When will this be available? If it's longer than 1-2 weeks I will have to send my phone for a refund/exchange (although I love it).
Your advice on the above is much appreciated.
Hi, I've done some further research and I think I've found the solution:
First make sure that your sound is on (as you can't access the volume settings in the silent mode) -> press the Menu button -> Settings -> Sound -> Volume -> and then increase the 'Incoming call' volume.
I've just tested the call volume when on headset and it has been increased to a more that enough level. Great. My love to this phone is growing
Now I have to figure out how to disable the camera shutter sound....but that's a question for another post...
It seems that the solution above worked for some time but now my phone started to deliver very low call volume when on headphones. Maybe it's due to the Android update, I don't know.
However I found that the issue is related to the media volume. For example when I listen to music and turn the volume low then this affects the incoming call volume and it becomes low as well.
The solution to this problem seems to be: make sure that the music volume is max before you want to make a call. I've just tested it an is seems to do the trick.
It would be great to hear to another solutions to this problem for unrooted phones.
Heard this app works well,
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.signalos.audioboostgs2&feature=search_result
Regards.
Hey guys is there a fix for this yet?? I am running lite'ning Rom and even before this the volume from music through the headset is so so low!!! In ambiant places like the bus or walking through the city u can forget talking to anyone or listening to music!!! I need a fix or ill be selling my lovely s2 its a big down point for me and this phone!!
Is there anything that can boost it??? On my old iphone when i jailbreaked it i got an app that made it very loud that i could not put it On full lol... Pls guys if anything please reply!!!! :-(
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I've already looked around at various options for boosting the volume on the phone, and I've run into issues at every point:
I've seen people reply to these threads saying that it's the headphones at fault: My headphones are fine. I'm comparing volume to an HTC Desire, and the SGS2 is distinctly lacking. And yes; I have plugged my headphones in fully
Another common reply seems to be that MIUI volume is higher than Stock so there is no issue. There is an issue: it's quieter than an HTC Desire!
Using *#197328640# to access Service Menu -- I'm running MIUI and therefore do not have the stock dialer, so codes don't seem to work. I could flash the stock ROM, do the code, fix the volume, but apparently the setting is lost after reboot -- so flashing MIUI after that is certainly going ot lose any settings.
I had a go with a couple of apps off the market, with low expectations, and they didn't work either.
I'm rooted (of course) and reasonably tech-savvy so I'm quite comfortable with a Linux system and ADB, quite happy to hack and patch. Is there any (permanent) fix I can apply to increase the volume? I'd prefer something fairly elegant, like applying the Service Menu options manually (somehow) at boot.
Have you tried Voodoo Louder?
Great tip, I wonder how I didn't find a reference to Voodoo before... I just bought the app and it seems to be working as expected!
Thanks a lot I'll test it through the day!
try the fix that in my signature then if u like to use voodoo louder u ear will blown lol
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+10000000000000 this ;-) Have been using Yahyoh's fix for a while now, have tried Voodoo Louder but this little app increases volume much more & also gives a "fuller"/less hollow sound.
Thanks for this info yahyoh, it's quite interesting that it's using
Code:
# alsa_amixer sset Headphone 31
I had a quick look (via BTEP) and found the names of the devices:
Master
Headphone
Speaker
Side Tone (NB. my previous research suggests playing with this will create echos in phonecalls -- so probably don't play with it!)
There are a bunch of others; I got the list via
Code:
# alsa_amixer | grep '^Simple mixer'
I am slightly wary of this solution, however, since it sounds like it keeps executing these "sset" commands on a regular basis (every second or so) and it doesn't seem like that elegant a solution. I'll stick with Voodoo for now, and if it isn't enough, I'll revisit this modification of the ALSA settings.
I'll pay special attention to the warmth of the sound, too, as I've installed the CyanogenMod DSP Manager, so thanks for the tip MistahBungle
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Does that fix work on MIUI ROMs?
OP says he's running that, fix says for AOSP ROMs.
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Yeah it will; MIUI is AOSP, as is CyanogenMod (which MIUI is based upon).
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Yeah it will; MIUI is AOSP, as is CyanogenMod (which MIUI is based upon).
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As I found out after clicking on link
Apologies - I'm stupid today - bloody toothache
Yea the volume is way to low. I would love a fix. No programs
There is no fix without a program. That little app of Yahyoh's doesn't work with ICS, Voodoo Louder will give you up to 6dB extra volume with headphones/headset.
Does this increase system volume also?
would like to know this as well
the sgs2 just becomes picker with headphones - you gotta go with low impedance models. something like < 20ohms
After following the treads around here (by the way, good job guys) I managed to install CM11 on my kindle HDX 7. But there is something that i don't like: the audio on my speakers and my on my jack. About the first one, let's say that it is not as loud as the stock os (not actually a big thing), but the second problem, the jack audio it is really bugging me: first of all the volume is really low (jack plugged in, speakers at max, kindle at max); secondly i keep hearing cracks in my speakers (as i press a button on the touch screen or play media i hear a cracking noise in my speakers and afterwards everything plays nicely. this thing happens frequently. it feels like the sound hardware is turned off and as soon as i touch the screen and produce a noise it starts with a cracking sound).
About the volume problem of the speaker (not the jack) i search for a solution and found the one were you gain root access and navigate to \etc\sound and modify some m0 file or something like that, but i couldn't find that folder.
I have the same volume issues with cm11 and found a workaround by installing volume booster Goodev from the play store.
But does it solve the cracking sound from the speakers? Because i've read that it is just a volume booster
Flashing Dolby on Nexus v4 mitigates/eliminates most audio issues. Should work the same on CM11 although you may have to disable the stock mixer. Several Dolby packages are available. Suggest trying the one in the Nexus v4 OP first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61127440
Thank you for that. I've flashed it and I can say that it is an overall improvement... But... The cracking sound is still there. Not so often as before, but still there. It can be heard if my tablet stands still, with no action and I press a button or something that makes a sound. It 'cracks' and then it continues to run smoothly. The crack noise is present whenever the sound starts emitting.
(Jack only)
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Thank you for that. I've flashed it and I can say that it is an overall improvement... But... The cracking sound is still there. Not so often as before, but still there. It can be heard if my tablet stands still, with no action and I press a button or something that makes a sound. It 'cracks' and then it continues to run smoothly. The crack noise is present whenever the sound starts emitting.
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Yep - that's the 'mitigate' response. Some find it adequate while others (perhaps with better head gear) still hear objectionable noises. Intensity seems to vary across devices suggesting inconsistent component quality, suppliers or assembly (eg: shielding). I have a couple early thors; neither exhibit the problem. Safestrap users seem to notice it more although that may be related to later hw builds. Been reported with Nexus and CM.
Don't have a better answer at this time.
Thank you for your interest and for your answers
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After following the treads around here (by the way, good job guys) I managed to install CM11 on my kindle HDX 7. But there is something that i don't like: the audio on my speakers and my on my jack. About the first one, let's say that it is not as loud as the stock os (not actually a big thing), but the second problem, the jack audio it is really bugging me: first of all the volume is really low (jack plugged in, speakers at max, kindle at max); secondly i keep hearing cracks in my speakers (as i press a button on the touch screen or play media i hear a cracking noise in my speakers and afterwards everything plays nicely. this thing happens frequently. it feels like the sound hardware is turned off and as soon as i touch the screen and produce a noise it starts with a cracking sound).
About the volume problem of the speaker (not the jack) i search for a solution and found the one were you gain root access and navigate to \etc\sound and modify some m0 file or something like that, but i couldn't find that folder.
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Just go to settings/system/sounds and set the time bar that appears to 12:01 am and 12:00 am. This will not affect anything else, just the system sounds.