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Why does HTC think we've got ultra sonic hearing? Full volume on my speakerphone is too quiet. It's perfect for being in a business meeting, but that's not often!
Is there a way to patch this without root?
P.S. I'm referring to music, I haven't experienced ringer yet (I usually have my phone on vibrate.)
Overstew said:
Why does HTC think we've got ultra sonic hearing? Full volume on my speakerphone is too quiet. It's perfect for being in a business meeting, but that's not often!
Is there a way to patch this without root?
P.S. I'm referring to music, I haven't experienced ringer yet (I usually have my phone on vibrate.)
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Ringer is just as bad, and unfortunately without root it seems that the only thing that could help would be an update from HTC, which hasn't come yet. There's another thread regarding this, with a link to voice your opinion directly to HTC.
It is the back cover. The 3VO has these tiny, tiny microscopic holes. Yes, you can see them right there next to the camera opening. Maybe break out the Dewalt drill?
Also, the back cover holds the power and volume buttons. So it is difficult to use your 3VO with the back cover off, unless you use a small flat head screwdriver to jump the actual onboard switch.
That is probably why some people think those buttons are mushy. They are part of a flexible back cover.
Also, you can test this with back cover on/off. Make sure you have your volume set because it will be difficult to change with the cover off. Sounds muffled to me with the back cover on.
The original EVO had substantial holes in the back cover over the speaker. It is noticeably louder. Especially with the custom kernels that kicked the audio up by several dBs.
liverstealerJobs said:
It is the back cover. The 3VO has these tiny, tiny microscopic holes. Yes, you can see them right there next to the camera opening. Maybe break out the Dewalt drill?
Also, the back cover holds the power and volume buttons. So it is difficult to use your 3VO with the back cover off, unless you use a small flat head screwdriver to jump the actual onboard switch.
That is probably why some people think those buttons are mushy. They are part of a flexible back cover.
Also, you can test this with back cover on/off. Make sure you have your volume set because it will be difficult to change with the cover off. Sounds muffled to me with the back cover on.
The original EVO had substantial holes in the back cover over the speaker. It is noticeably louder. Especially with the custom kernels that kicked the audio up by several dBs.
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I just took the back off while music was playing, no change in volume.
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Did you apply the OTA update? I noticed a significant increase in speaker volume afterwards of the update...
xweaponx said:
Did you apply the OTA update? I noticed a significant increase in speaker volume afterwards of the update...
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Yes, i did.
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I apologize. I thought you were talking about call speaker. However I just played some Deadmau5 and the speakerphone sounded adequate.
Has there been any confirmed hardware variances in shipped 3D's yet that might explain some inconsistencies?
Is their any way we can make the speaker louder without a root only app ?
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I'm hardware version 0002, if that makes any difference.
lbxmobbin_1 said:
Is their any way we can make the speaker louder without a root only app ?
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I've tried AudioBoost 2 (Root needed unfortunately), Volume+ was a fail, as well as Volume Boost. Unless someone knows of another application, we're at a loss as of right now.
lbxmobbin_1 said:
Is their any way we can make the speaker louder without a root only app ?
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see below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15205311#post15205311
Has anyone had any issues with the ear speaker used in calls? I've noticed that a lot of the time there's a slight buzzing, especially with the higher frequencies. The ring tone when calling out is a prime example. It doesn't happen every time, but most of it. Not sure if it's an inherent floor with the phone or a problem with my handset?
Not yet had it a week, so will return it if it's a handset issue, but if they all do it not sure there's any point.
Also noticed that the trim around the micro usb port is not well secured - pulling out the cable can pull off the trim surround. I've glued it in now, but a poor piece of design by HTC.
All that said, it's a cracking phone, if a little large. Screen is fantastic, and so responsive.
rob_p said:
Has anyone had any issues with the ear speaker used in calls? I've noticed that a lot of the time there's a slight buzzing, especially with the higher frequencies. The ring tone when calling out is a prime example. It doesn't happen every time, but most of it. Not sure if it's an inherent floor with the phone or a problem with my handset?
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+1 (me too)
Nobody else having this issue? Just about to contact handtec to get a replacement.
I spoke to HTC and they're not aware of it as a generic fault with the product, so hopefully just a faulty handset. Have requested an RMA with handtec to will report back.
I do get a sound when i change song but nothing like that.
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On it's way back to handtec today, so hopefully will have a replacement some time next week that doesn't buzz!
Just to update, got a replacement handset today, and no buzzing coming from the earpiece, so happy days!
Have to say, after going back to my HD7 for the weekend, I'm so glad to get the Titan back - it may be a bit on the big side, but it's a fantastic phone.
feddy84 said:
I do get a sound when i change song but nothing like that.
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This may be the same as the "pop" that has been reported on Focus S handsets. It appears to be Mango-related. Not good when plugged into a system with some power, and/or a subwoofer.
Does the sound dc spike (pop), occur if the volume is set below max (i.e, 25/30)?
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Does the sound dc spike (pop), occur if the volume is set below max (i.e, 25/30)?
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I haven't had chance to use it often, but it seems like the sound that comes off the speakers when you've maxed out the volume on ordinary phones. It's not ringing but that annoying vibrating sort of noisy feeling when it rings etc.+ it's not all the time though.
Hi my friend bought lumia 710 today great phone but the speaker volume is low as hell!anyone know if this is hardware problem or software?he has 7.10.8107.79!thanks!
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Maybe his hand is covering the speaker which is located at the back.
brianpee said:
Maybe his hand is covering the speaker which is located at the back.
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No m8 we test it with the back cover off...we tested a million ways...in some other forum they told me that they low volume problem will be fixed in some newer fw update!!
Well seeing he just bought it, can't he exchange it? I personally have a Lumia 710 and it plays music pretty decently as long as I don't cover the speaker.
The sound isn't so loud. You'll have to get used to it, at least for now
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Not done by me just found searching around and wow deff a big improvement give it a try credit goes to langeveld024 <~~~~~~~~~~~~
http://gs5.wonderhowto.com/how-to/enable-true-stereo-sound-your-galaxy-s5-0157969/
VIDEO INSTRUCTION
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnCm9Rovkis
Okay I tried it and it works perfectly.
Question.. is there a risk the front speaker will get blown out by this mod?
spydc said:
Okay I tried it and it works perfectly.
Question.. is there a risk the front speaker will get blown out by this mod?
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I didn't make this mod but In my opinion I think it should be fine it doesn't increase volume of the front speaker so if it wouldn't get blown by you having normal conversations on full volume it should be fine while you listen to music
OK, just did this & THIS IS A GREAT MOD!
The volume comes out of the earpiece at a slightly lower volume than the rear speaker, so there is ZERO distortion. It's subtle, but does just enough to give everything a more "full" sound. The earpiece speaker does NOT come out at full volume like the previous post tries to scare you into thinking. It only gets a little distortion when you crank up the volume to a ridiculous volume (at which point that rear speaker is VERY loud).
This is absolutely how the phone should have come stock. I followed the video tutorial with no issues.
Just did this as well. No issues either. Awesome mod.
I agree every phone should come like this from factory
I would be careful with this. When playing music if you put your ear against the earpiece you can hear massive distortion. That speaker was not meant for those level of volumes.
With that said, wonder how hard it would be to solder the standard speaker in place of the earpiece...
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There is no need to ever have your phone up THAT loud unless you're using it as a guitar amplifier for 50,000 people in a stadium. Regular volume levels are fine & do not distort on my S5. Perhaps your earpiece is already defective from turning it up to such high levels.
I don't know. I'm not hard of hearing & the sound is clear at moderate volumes.
I get some very slight distortion as well when the volume is maxed on my Slingbox app. Keep in mind that all sound from all apps will be coming out of the front speaker as well not only music. Therefore, its not necessarily accurate to say zero distortion.
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Every speaker on the planet distorts with enough volume. Also some apps just produce distortion because they're not refined. I have the Dish Anywhere Slingbox app & the volume is weird on it, too.
Sounds great.
I haven't done this mod yet but have all attentions on doing so. The thing is as long as you back up your original xml file then if you get worried delete this one and rename your backup. No brainer and no need in trying to scare someone into not trying this. Thanks again for finding this for all of us
adam5150 said:
I haven't done this mod yet but have all attentions on doing so. The thing is as long as you back up your original xml file then if you get worried delete this one and rename your backup. No brainer and no need in trying to scare someone into not trying this. Thanks again for finding this for all of us
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I've done it and I like it. It's not earth shattering, but it give your speaker volume a little pop that really helps in noisy environments and can be turned down to sound real nice in quite environments. And like adam5150 says, if you don't like it, change it back. Finding new ways to help your device be the best it can be is what these forums are all about.
I did it and its cool! i love it! sounds good, way better than before
So does anyone know if this disables "viper4android"? If so can I install drivers again and will it start to work? Do love it though.. Sounds nice.
gspears said:
I've done it and I like it. It's not earth shattering, but it give your speaker volume a little pop that really helps in noisy environments and can be turned down to sound real nice in quite environments. And like adam5150 says, if you don't like it, change it back. Finding new ways to help your device be the best it can be is what these forums are all about.
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Can I barrow your stock file please I didnt back up and need to revert thanks in advance
zimlokks said:
Can I barrow your stock file please I didnt back up and need to revert thanks in advance
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I've tried to attach it below. This is from Omega Rom, on 4.4.2.
Good luck
View attachment mixer_paths-bak.zip
You're the best!
Pretty Quiet
I tried this on my Verizon S5, and while the sound does come out of the headset speaker, I'd estimate it to be 2 to 3 times quieter than the back speaker..... It helps a bit, but I wish there was a way to balance out the sound so they were more equal.
Nice quick and easy trick. Thanks for sharing.
Does anyone know, or maybe has tried this on 5.0? I'm thinking about upgrading and trying to weigh out the amount features I'll loose.
Found this on reddit. Works perfectly. Both speakers even and same tone after as well... .
Alternatively, you can just use root explorer, or es file explorer to change the gain value numbers in/system/etc/mixer_paths.xml file.
After scrolling down for a bit you will see:
"speaker-gain-default"
"Left Speaker Gain value" value="20"
"Right Speaker Gain value" value="20"
Then you change the numbers to what you like (for safety don't put them above 20).
Back out save, then reboot.
Put left at 16
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I think anyone saying the speakers are even aren't noticing. If you look at the breakdown of the phone on Ifixit, you see the bottom speaker is way to the right not even under the grill. The top is center. Makes sense the speaker that is covered is not as loud.
SightSeeker said:
Found this on reddit. Works perfectly. Both speakers even and same tone after as well... .
I think anyone saying the speakers are even aren't noticing. If you look at the breakdown of the phone on Ifixit, you see the bottom speaker is way to the right not even under the grill. The top is center. Makes sense the speaker that is covered is not as loud.
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What if we rotate the phone the other way? Will "left" side be "right" side and makes sound even more unbalanced? Or can you confirm it is smart enough to figure out which side we are rotating to?
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What if we rotate the phone the other way? Will "left" side be "right" side and makes sound even more unbalanced? Or can you confirm it is smart enough to figure out which side we are rotating to?
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I tested and it stays even.
It works with a 180 degrees phone rotation, they sound more even, just tested. It's sad that we have to do something like this,when it should be true balanced stereo.
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It works with a 180 degrees phone rotation, they sound more even, just tested. It's sad that we have to do something like this,when it should be true balanced stereo.
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Wait do you mean if rotated the other was in landscape mode it works better? I am so upset I go this phone and newegg won't give ma full refund. They want 15% restocking fee, yeah let;s restock a defective phone -_-.
As you hold the phone in landscape mode with the top speaker to your left,you have to rotate it,so that the top speaker is on your right now. Apparently this makes the sound more even,at least in my case,it did. Anyway I took mine back for a refund as it also had unstable wi fi connection and it would heat up to a high level just by watching YouTube.
Seems like there are quite a few speaker issues with this phone. I myself am suffering distortion from the top speaker which I would say sounds very much like the speaker on the 5x(I had both for awhile). Ruins an otherwise great phone experience. Not sure I want to deal with Huawei repair as I've heard nothing but bad things.
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Side note I can't figure out how to edit this file without getting access denied
What phone did you get Instead?
BUTCHER0123 said:
As you hold the phone in landscape mode with the top speaker to your left,you have to rotate it,so that the top speaker is on your right now. Apparently this makes the sound more even,at least in my case,it did. Anyway I took mine back for a refund as it also had unstable wi fi connection and it would heat up to a high level just by watching YouTube.
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What phone did you get instead
kakavin said:
What phone did you get instead
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The phone I was expecting the least to have,after 6 years of Android and mainly Samsung....IPhone 6s Plus .
I went for this because I wanted a break from rooting,flashing,just something simple that works straight out of the box.First days I did swipe up to unlock or pulled the notification from the top to enable the Wi-Fi.I'm pleased with the acquisition so far.After 1hr of Skype it's just warm.S6 was hot.I still have androids around me Shield Tab,Galaxy A3 as a Mp3 player.TheA3 is nice for that purpose.
I will try this fix. :good:
Great! Is it possible to enable both speakerphone during calls?
are you having rotation bug too? if i lwatch youtube and rotate phone... sound pause for 2 seconds.... are experiencing this too? ty
pato2015 said:
are you having rotation bug too? if i lwatch youtube and rotate phone... sound pause for 2 seconds.... are experiencing this too? ty
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It's normal. Your phone is making the necessary adjustment to the orientation you gave it.
But it doesn't "fix" the problem it just makes the higher one being more low so the higher one just sound equals as the lower one... Or am I wrong?
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Actually my bottom speaker is louder than the top one.
Funny stuff.
adsubzero said:
Actually my bottom speaker is louder than the top one.
Funny stuff.
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Same with mine. Way louder actually
SightSeeker said:
Found this on reddit. Works perfectly. Both speakers even and same tone after as well... .
I think anyone saying the speakers are even aren't noticing. If you look at the breakdown of the phone on Ifixit, you see the bottom speaker is way to the right not even under the grill. The top is center. Makes sense the speaker that is covered is not as loud.
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Thanks. Must have been deaf all this while. Much better.
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Can't find speaker gain left right also file doesn't allow me to edited anything like most other xmls. Is this because I'm on android 8