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Hi Guys,
So this is how you edit the volume files
Prerequisite
1. Root
2. Backup
3. Root Explorer
Method
1. Use any root explorer and go to
system/ etc/ mixer_paths.xml
2. 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)
3. RESTART
There are other options to edit i.e headphones etc just explore edit and post your optimum value.
Didn't work for me
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eden-h said:
Didn't work for me
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ummm.. you do realize there are various options to edit right ? editing speaker values will affect speaker only . Is that what you wanted?
Ok I tried again and worked perfectly,thanks!!
Worked for me perfectly, thanks a lot!
works btw. Do you guys know which one is for bluetooth headphones, or will the headphones work for bluetooth?
Speaker "87" suits me n almost makes the speaker with cracking sound...
Handset "85" which slightly increase the earpiece...
velvetmxo said:
works btw. Do you guys know which one is for bluetooth headphones, or will the headphones work for bluetooth?
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Yes... Anyone know? Bluetooth volume... Please Help... Thanks
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Which value do I have to change to increase voice call volume, through the earpiece? Thanks.
Pannam said:
2. 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)
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On the xperia e1 i didn`t find the RX7 value in the mixer_paths.xml file. For speaker i have rx3 digital volume with value of 83.
I am looking to up the volume of my headphones, but in the headset section i do not have hphl and hphr values, only rx1 and rx2 digital volume with value of 84. Any sugestions ?
Thanks !
anyone knows what the max value is?
Tested on the z ultra c6802 all 84s set to 92 very minamil increase. If any thanks.
Never mind looking for stuff in xml files, just download Nexus 5 Real volume boost from play store and you have loud sound.
Tested and working perfect!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.n5rvb.nexus5realvolumebooster
ATWCORP said:
Tested on the z ultra c6802 all 84s set to 92 very minamil increase. If any thanks.
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I've manually changed many values in the mixer paths in order to increase in call volume, loudspeaker and headphone output.
Ear piece volume set to 93 or max 95, headphone value to 97 or 98 and speaker/loudspeaker to around 95.
Sounds good for me!
I know this is a tad old of a thread, but I wanted to say thanks to anybody who is having low volume out of an older KitKat device.
I was recently given two KitKat phones (LG L34C and ZTE 932L) and only the LG seems to have a Root right now.
The LG was a decent phone but it was super frustrating how low Bluetooth Headphones and Bluetooth Speakers were after paired especially if they did not have volume controls on them.
After changing speaker and handset I can finally get nice and loud sound to where I have to turn the speakers down when setting it to "89".
Oddly it was set to "60" for speaker and handset to "50" by default.
I walk by noisy cars at times and it was too way low to even hear a connected Bluetooth Speaker before.
What is this?
This post is a collection of all the audio related mods I have created from the OnePlus One. The mods are: Triple Mono sound, True Stereo sound, Main Microphone bypass, Speakerphone low volume fix, and Speakerphone low volume fix with True Stereo sound. If you have a request, then make it here and I try to make it if I can.
Various Mod Explanations
What is it?***True Stereo or Triple Mono***
This mod will activate you front earpiece speaker in conjunction with the rear main speaker any time Speaker mode is used for example playing music, watching movies, shows, you tube and so on, creating an almost surround sound type of effect.
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True Stereo
I have enabled true stereo playback by putting the speakers on a different channel than the earpiece. This version of the mod will only be noticeable if you are listening to music that was recorded in stereo. Although I would recommend going with the Triple Mono version. This version is quieter than the Triple mono version. WARNING: MESSING WITH YOUR EQ WILL ALSO EFFECT THE EARPIECE. IT COULD POTENTIALLY BLOW IT OUT IF YOU INCREASE THE VOLUME OR BASS TOO MUCH
Triple Mono
This version plays all audio through one channel. This basically means that you now have 3 mono speakers and is what I recommend since the sound comes out much louder than the Stereo version. WARNING: MESSING WITH YOUR EQ WILL ALSO EFFECT THE EARPIECE. IT COULD POTENTIALLY BLOW IT OUT IF YOU INCREASE THE VOLUME OR BASS TOO MUCH
Main Mic Bypass
This version bypasses the main microphone in case it is broken. When the main mic breaks, it disables ALL audio input even though the other internal mics are fine. The only way to fix the main mic is to solder a new one on, but this mod can temporarily delay this procedure by re enabling audio input from the other internal mics.
Speakerphone low volume fix
I've seen many people have this problem. I think its due to the fact the the phone relies on the main microphone too much. What I did is instead of using the main microphone for both headset calling and speakerphone calling with the aux mic for noise cancellation, I made it so that the main mic is used for the headset only and the aux mic is used for speaker calling only. This has worked for some people but I can't guarantee it will work for you as well.
Speakerphone low volume fix With True Stereo
Same as the speakerphone mod but with true stereo mod implemented.
Camera AutoFocusFix
Fixes the camera click sound you get when recording. Included in all other files.
Prerequisites and installation instructions
MUST be rooted
go into /system/etc
backup your mixer_path.xml
Flash one of the zips below
reboot
This mod modifies the mixer_path.xml in the /system/etc folder. I have only tested this on CM11. ***CM12*** seems to work as well.
I don't guarantee it will work for your rom, because this is based off LiquidSmooth rom. Although the worst that'll happen is you'll lose sound. If you have a backup of your original mixer_path.xml, then just push it back to /system/etc, set permissions, and reboot. That will allow you regain your sound if it was lost. In a worst case scenario where you messed up the permissions and are in a bootloop, flash the revert to stock zip or dirty flash your rom.
Technical Info for DIY
This is what I modified to enable it only for Triple Mono audio playback.
RX1 is the headset
RX3 is the speaker
"ear" path
<path name="ear">
***Added***<ctl name="SLIM RX1 MUX" value="AIF1_PB" />
***Added***<ctl name="SLIM_0_RX Channels" value="One" />
<ctl name="RX1 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />
<ctl name="CLASS_H_DSM MUX" value="DSM_HPHL_RX1" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<ctl name="EAR PA Gain" value="POS_6_DB" />
<ctl name="DAC1 Switch" value="1" />
</path>
custom speaker-ear path
<path name="spk-ear">
<path name="ear" />
<ctl name="RX3 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />
<ctl name="RDAC5 MUX" value="DEM3_INV" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT1 Volume" value="13" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT3 Volume" value="13" />
</path>
output paths
<path name="handset">
***removed two lines and added to "ear" path***
<path name="ear" />
</path>
<path name="speaker">
***change path to custom***<path name="spk-ear" />
***Increase headset***<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" />
***reduce speakers***<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="80" />
</path>
Customizing your sound levels
The file I attached has the speaker volume slightly reduced so it sounds more balanced overall. However, you can customize how loud or quiet you want the speaker or headset to be.
Open the mixer_paths.xml
Go to the "output paths" section
find the <path name="speaker"> line
<path name="speaker">
***change path to custom***<path name="spk-ear" />
***Increase headset***<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" />
***reduce speakers***<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="80" />
</path>
To change the speaker volume
change the value "70" to your desired value in the following line
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
NOTE: The default CM11 value is 80. This value will restore it to the default loudness.
To change the headset volume
change the value "90" to your desired value in the following line
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" />
NOTE: The default CM11 value is 86. This value will restore it to the default loudness.
WARNING: I would not recommend going over 95. The reason being that after 95, on louder volumes, the headset starts crackling.
save and reboot
github link
https://github.com/abhi08638/OPO-Audio-mods
Flashable Zips are below
Credits
@sshafranko
His thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/development/mod-sm-915t-surround-sound-t2955648
Please do not use this in your rom without proper credits.
Sweet
Downloading now. I will test it when i have time and i will report back.
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Hope it works on CM11S + Ak kernel
Awesome job...wait till everyone hears their phone after doing this. LOL Thanks for all your help abhi
Works, But much quieter than bottom speakers.
truth77 said:
Works, But much quieter than bottom speakers.
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I toned down the bottom speakers to make it sound more balanced. I can tell you how to increase it if you want.
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abhi08638 said:
I toned down the bottom speakers to make it sound more balanced. I can tell you how to increase it if you want.
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Please do. I'm all ears
It works, but I too would like to know how to increase the earpiece volume.
Is it spkr-ear path value 70 & 80? Lol couldnt help myself fromm looking hehe
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It works, but I too would like to know how to increase the earpiece volume.
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Under the output paths in the XML file, find this:
<path name="speaker">
<path name="spk-ear" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="80" />
</path>
Modify this line
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
To
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="80" />
80 is the default value on our phones so i wouldn't go higher than that.
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Is it spkr-ear path value 70 & 80? Lol couldnt help myself fromm looking hehe
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Lol sort of.
RX1 = 90 is the headset
RX3 = 70 is the speakers
The defaults are RX1 = 86 and RX3 = 80
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abhi08638 said:
Under the output paths in the XML file, find this:
<path name="speaker">
<path name="spk-ear" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="80" />
</path>
Modify this line
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
To
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="80" />
80 is the default value on our phones so i wouldn't go higher than that.
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Haha i was right lol! I figured those were the lines
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Haha i was right lol! I figured those were the lines
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Let us know how it goes
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abhi08638 said:
Let us know how it goes
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Made the ear speaker loudee but my bottoms are crazy loud lol. Rx1 you say is the bottom speaker right?
Edit: sorted out, sounds good. Definitely a difference.
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Made the ear speaker loudee but my bottoms are crazy loud lol. Rx1 you say is the bottom speaker right?
Edit: sorted out, sounds good. Definitely a difference.
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No rx3 is the bottom speaker
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OP Updated with instructions to set custom values for headset and speakers
truth77 said:
Made the ear speaker loudee but my bottoms are crazy loud lol. Rx1 you say is the bottom speaker right?
Edit: sorted out, sounds good. Definitely a difference.
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Can you share your settings
Cool, trying it our with viper.
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Can you share your settings
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Here ya go
<path name="speaker">
<path name="spk-ear" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="70" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
</path>
85 & 86 crackle at top volume 84 is the max. I lowered the speakers but not worth the volume loss. Oneplus is louder than most phones anyways so 70 not bad. The mod makes it sound like the words come from the earpiece. sounds best holding the phone upright.
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No rx3 is the bottom speaker
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I meant 3 lol i said rx1 cause it was on top :silly:
I, like many, feel that the maximum in-call handset earpiece volume is too low for even moderately noisy environments. I have found a way to remedy this. I have tested this over a period of time to make sure there are no adverse effects before posting here.
I am NOT responsible for damage to your phone from applying this change. Apply it at your own risk!
Requires root
Tested on a stock ROM and PureNexus. It should work on most stock-based ROMS.
EXCEEDING GAINS AND VOLTAGES IN THIS MOD IS NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY DESTROY YOUR EARPIECE, EARPIECE AMPLIFIER, OR YOUR HEARING! More is not better.
I try to visit this forum regularly, but have a very demanding job. I'll try to answer questions when possible, but this change is really pretty easy.
You need to have a root-aware file manager like FX, ES File Explorer, Root explorer, etc. You will also need to be able to edit an XML file either on your device or offboard on a computer.
1. Navigate to /system/etc
2. Find your mixer_paths.xml file
3. Make a backup of the file on your internal storage or computer in case you want to revert down the road.
4. Open it for editing or export to your computer to edit.
5. Find this section (line 1684, about 3/4 of the way down):
Code:
<path name="handset">
<ctl name="Imon Enable" value="Off" />
<ctl name="Vmon Enable" value="Off" />
<ctl name="ClassD Only" value="On" />
<ctl name="Boost Output Voltage" value="6.5V" />
<ctl name="Left Speaker Gain" value="20" />
<ctl name="Receiver Enable" value="On" />
</path>
and change it to this (comments are optional but make changes easier to find):
Code:
<path name="handset">
<!-- MOD: Increase Handset Earpiece Volume -->
<ctl name="Receiver Enable" value="On" />
<ctl name="Imon Enable" value="On" />
<ctl name="Vmon Enable" value="On" />
<ctl name="ClassD Only" value="Off" />
<ctl name="Boost Output Voltage" value="8.5V" />
<ctl name="Left Speaker Gain" value="15" />
<ctl name="Left Speaker Enable" value="On" />
<!-- END MOD -->
</path>
6. Save the file.
7. Replace the file on /system/etc
8. Make sure its permissions are correct (the same as the other xml files in that path - 644)
9. Reboot
10. Profit
As stock, the earpiece speaker amplifier is run in a lower power, lower gain mode for calls vs multimedia. This essentially puts the earpiece into it's multimedia speaker mode but with much lower gain.
I've been looking for this for a looooong time. Thanks for the great find!
Volume too loud
Is it possible to do the exact opposite? How? What values? My incall volume is very loud even on the lowest setting! Tks a lot.
Probably leave the edited section stock but change the left speaker gain to 17 or 15. That said, you may have other issues if your volume control isn't turning the in-call volume down enough - it should go down to almost inaudible in stock configuration.
Just tried this mod and it works great. I work out of a tool filled old Ford E-250 work van that has a ton of rattles and squeaks. I can finally hear while driving the rust bucket.
Tks a lot TBacker. It does not work. I think I have a bad unit.
@TBacker
thank you for this mod!! this works wonderfully (almost too good). If i wanted the lowest volume to be a little lower, i would change the 15 to a lower number like 12?
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@TBacker
If i wanted the lowest volume to be a little lower, i would change the 15 to a lower number like 12?
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Correct. Try in small steps (like 2 at a time), as each step may cover more volume range than you'd expect. So first attempt should be 13.
Dang, i cannot find those lines.
I remember there was an app for this for the G3. Wish this was, I don't like having to manually edit this stuff, especially every new update. Thanks for figuring this out for us man!
attached is the Mixer_paths.xml edited as per the OP.
Feel free to copy and paste this into your phone and set the permissions
I'm sure someone could make this into a flashable zip too
Thanks, @TBacker and @steveo17, worked perfectly!
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svnhvn said:
Dang, i cannot find those lines.
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be careful i think headphone volume is boosted big time when doing this as well
steveo17 said:
warning:
be careful i think headphone volume is boosted big time when doing this as well
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Seems the same to me.
Phazmos said:
Seems the same to me.
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I used viper4android to lower down the headphone volume which makes it manageable
attached is a mixer_paths with the gain level lowered to 13
and one more with gain lowered to 11
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be careful i think headphone volume is boosted big time when doing this as well
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I don't believe this is correct. While we're modifying gains and amp settings that look like headphone controls, they're inside the in-call handset tags, which only activate in that mode.
Now if you start changing the other gains at the top of the file, they have a global effect across multiple modes.
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I don't believe this is correct. While we're modifying gains and amp settings that look like headphone controls, they're inside the in-call handset tags, which only activate in that mode.
Now if you start changing the other gains at the top of the file, they have a global effect across multiple modes.
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i agree with that; however, after changing these settings, my volume when using headphones probably tripled at least.
Can you test yours to see how it reacts?
If you're rooted, you can also use a kernel manager that has headphone, speaker, and mic gain controls, and boost them within that application. That worked for me. I use the Franco kernel, and use fkupdater, the paid version of the app on the play store. Cheers!
Is that top speaker a fake design only? After purchase I found that top speaker using only when calling. Not playing in music or video. So this phone have not stereo speaker.
That's true, this device has only mono BoomSound speaker. The top is used for calls, the bottom for playing music.
Nexus 5X was like this too, they were able to enable both by editing media_profiles.xml. It's a lot more complicated on HTC phones though.
i have modified mixer_paths to enable top speaker. You must have rooted with s-off or flash twrp recovery if you want to put to system. Top speaker volume is a little low to recognize when both speakers playing. May be i should get a speaker like bottom one.
P/s: rename mixer_paths.xml to mixer_paths.xml (this one work good with voice call and music) and push to /system/etc/ then chmod 644, reboot and enjoy.
gemini16 said:
i have modified mixer_paths to enable top speaker. You must have rooted with s-off or flash twrp recovery if you want to put to system. Top speaker volume is a little low to recognize when both speakers playing. May be i should get a speaker like bottom one.
P/s: rename mixer_paths.xml to mixer_paths.xml (this one work good with voice call and music) and push to /system/etc/ then chmod 644, reboot and enjoy.
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This seems like a risky process. I will stick to the original setup. Desire 630 gives awesome audio performance through earphones/headphones.
However I have one favour to ask. Can you direct me to a proper method of rooting for this device. I see you are rooted.
flash twrp from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70251086&postcount=95 and you'll have root, but if you want to change system, don't change in normal mode, let's changed in twrp recovery mode instead(like remove bloat ware, add system apps...., and make sure you have to mounted system partition in twrp's gui.).
I've already s-off and supercid with xtc2clip, so i can change system in normal mode.
By the way, if you have backed up mixer_paths.xml then you can edit it without risk.
ps: find and change to
Code:
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="SLIM_0_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<ctl name="SLIM RX1 MUX" value="AIF1_PB" />
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<ctl name="EAR PA Gain" value="[COLOR="Red"]POS_6_DB[/COLOR]" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="[COLOR="Red"]97[/COLOR]" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="[COLOR="Red"]83[/COLOR]" />
<ctl name="SPK DRV Volume" value="[COLOR="Red"]7[/COLOR]" />
and top speaker will nearly balance with bottom speaker.
i uploaded my edited with gain sound for top speaker for
gemini16 said:
i uploaded my edited with gain sound for top speaker for
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Should I rename it to mixer_paths.xml and push it to system?
dearbasheer said:
Should I rename it to mixer_paths.xml and push it to system?
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You have to rename it.
gemini16 said:
You have to rename it.
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Renamed the original as .bakxml and pushed your edited xml file to system/etc and did chmod644. The earpiece functions also as speaker now. However the volume is low in comparison to the below speaker.
Hope the earpiece doesn't get damaged because it is also performing as a speaker now.
Edit: 23.03.2017
The earpiece, after modding the mixer_path.xml did a decent job as a speaker though not as loud as the original speaker. Original speaker itself is not loud enough, is another story. However the problem is when you start speaking to someone, the voice from other-end sounds muddled. So, I quickly removed replaced the modded .xml file with the original one and back to things as it is. Now the calls are normal and clear. I can live without another speaker, but a unclear call doesn't make sense
Hope my will work normally.
Hello,
For last month or so, I'm experiencing this very low volume of call speaker (not the one at bottom).
When I play music or videos, I also noticed that the normal top speaker is weak, while the bottom speaker is loud.
Is this a software related or hardware issue?
I'm on stock latest Android 7.1.1 (32.4.A.1.54), never done unlocking or any custom ROM on it.
I think this started after recent updates of Support app which were pushed.
Using handsfree, wired or Bluetooth is same, to me it seems like a software issue.
Is there any settings I can change which can make the call volume loud again?
Thanks.
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its mostly software issue i doubled my speaker and voice,ringtone,media ,alarm, with root ( i change all mixer value so i do not remember which is which
my alarm now more then 60% doubled it sound distorted
so i cant post the file because it not perfect what im only sure of
under
<path name="voice-speaker">
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="0" />
<ctl name="RX8 Digital Volume" value="84" />
there are left and right speakers for voice call
mine now is 90&90 i hear stereo and much louder on speaker phone
Thanks for your reply.
My phone is stock, and I want it to keep it stock. Is there any other way it can be fixed?
If not, I'm now thinking of changing my phone to Xiaomi Mi6 or one from Redmi series.
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chall3ng3r said:
Thanks for your reply.
My phone is stock, and I want it to keep it stock. Is there any other way it can be fixed?
If not, I'm now thinking of changing my phone to Xiaomi Mi6 or one from Redmi series.
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If you want to tamper with /system - you need root. For root, you need unlocked BL. This phone is much faster anyway with a custom kernel.
trax7 said:
If you want to tamper with /system - you need root. For root, you need unlocked BL. This phone is much faster anyway with a custom kernel.
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Thinking my options, going to take a look at unlocking bootloader.
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Update on low volume issue after flashing custom ROM.
Volume seems to be back at normal. Made some calls and it is now reasonably better than before. Using this ROM https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?ur...share_tid=3694904&share_fid=3793&share_type=t
It already have volume patches applied, so I didn't touch anything yet in system folder.
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