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Hi , I'm having to use my xperia go while my other sony is being fixed but the volume from the headset port is too low, I've tried using the soundmod but it turns out its just for the external speaker, viper4android does a good bit in helping but its still a bit underpowered.
Ive looked into editing the mixer_paths.xml and snd_soc but neither doesnt exist on my phone . Does anyone know where they can be found?
Also im only trying to drive a set of earbuds , not anything stupidly big like 40mm drivers i remember when i first had this phone i nearly bought a fiio i found it so quiet , but surely if theres a way for do it for the speaker the headphones can too i hope anyone out there?
(Forgot to add im running rooted 4.1.2 l/b only reason for this was because the a2dp wasnt working on the updated versions)
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我试着去找到音频路径/ mixer_path文件通过耳机端口，以提高音频
Wǒ shìzhe qù zhǎodào yīnpín lùjìng/ mixer_path wénjiàn tōngguò ěrjī duānkǒu, yǐ tígāo yīnpín
Im trying to locate the audio path / mixer_path files to increase the audio through the headphone port
Hi all,
I've been rooting my devices for a long time (since my HD2) and using custom software, but these days I just don't seem to find the time. Combined with the stock 6P software being pretty good, I haven't felt the need.
However, I am now forced to use my phone as my primary music listening device, usually hooked up to my home stereo. Much like my Nexus 6, before the 6P I have now, the audio output seems very low. On my last phone, there was a file that could be edited to boost the audio output (judging from the values in the file, it defaulted to 80% max vol?) and required at least root to do.
So, a few questions:
Do I have to wipe my device to get root access?
Are there exposed modules that can boost my audio output? Or,
I spotted an 'audiophile' rom recently - would that be my best bet for better audio output?
Any possible solutions to low audio output volume would be great!
Cheers
Ross
phanteh said:
Hi all,
I've been rooting my devices for a long time (since my HD2) and using custom software, but these days I just don't seem to find the time. Combined with the stock 6P software being pretty good, I haven't felt the need.
However, I am now forced to use my phone as my primary music listening device, usually hooked up to my home stereo. Much like my Nexus 6, before the 6P I have now, the audio output seems very low. On my last phone, there was a file that could be edited to boost the audio output (judging from the values in the file, it defaulted to 80% max vol?) and required at least root to do.
So, a few questions:
Do I have to wipe my device to get root access?
Are there exposed modules that can boost my audio output? Or,
I spotted an 'audiophile' rom recently - would that be my best bet for better audio output?
Any possible solutions to low audio output volume would be great!
Cheers
Ross
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thays my problem before... i came from moto x pure edition.. sound way better there. i dont want to root my nexus 6p .. just install equilizer fx from playstore and disable music fx.. now my audio boosted by 50%. .. its way better now.
Thanks pato, but I've tried EQ apps before, on my nexus 6 - while they may improve audio quality, you can't get any serious volume gains without some serious clipping.
Do I have to wipe my device to get root access?
No
Try this mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
Thanks Turgur,
That mod looks like just what I want, but it also says you need a custom recovery - I thought that required unlocking / resetting your device?
Either way I'll probably be trying it out later...
Cheers
Ross
phanteh said:
Thanks Turgur,
That mod looks like just what I want, but it also says you need a custom recovery - I thought that required unlocking / resetting your device?
Either way I'll probably be trying it out later...
Cheers
Ross
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Unlocking your bootloader will wipe user data, but you can just back it up to a PC, unlock, then copy it all back over after. It adds some time to the process. But, after that, there's very little need to ever format internal again.
Just root it and edit these two value <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="96" /><ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="96" /> I put mine at 96 now it sounds way better than stock. Its system/etc/mixerpath by the way.
troyd28 said:
Just root it and edit these two value <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="96" /><ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="96" /> I put mine at 96 now it sounds way better than stock. Its system/etc/mixerpath by the way.
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How are you doing this in android 7?
I have romtoolbox with rb text editor that work in android 6.
Tried other editors that let me change but will not save.
Well I'm learning, I may have done it the hard way by coping to computer & changing that way but it did work.
Edit: This little edit along with Deuteronomy 2.23 Classic makes sound outstanding!!!
Thanks troyd28
crackerjack1957 said:
Well I'm learning, I may have done it the hard way by coping to computer & changing that way but it did work.
Edit: This little edit along with Deuteronomy 2.23 Classic makes sound outstanding!!!
Thanks troyd28
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You're welcome, I try not to go above 96 because it distorts and sounds crappy I maxed it at 99, you can also edit the speaker of the phone itself or the microphone volume and other stuff in there. Thanks to the XDA community I learned that little trick.
Anyone get this to work on Pure Nexus?
It has 6 lines to change vrs 4 lines on stock rom.
When I change it breaks sound.
Edit: Forgot to set permissions, working now.
So, I've found that the audio on Lineage OS and other Roms based on LOS wasn't as good as on the stock firmware. Both when it comes to mic and headphones audio.
I followed this up by comparing the "mixer_paths.xml" files from Lineage OS between the file from stock marshmallow as well as stock nougat (A2017G model) and there are quite a few missing lines in the AOSP version and some lines that just have different values. B.T.W Is the "mixer_paths.xml" the only file where you edit values which have to do with audio?
Anyway, I then used the standard mixer file from the stock Marshmallow firmware on the Lineage OS rom and although the sound is lower than with the standard mixer file from LOS the audio is noticeably better according to my ears. (This could be placebo but I doubt it. I also use the HD 598 headphones which are quite good compared to many other headphones on the market so the difference in audio quality is easier to discover).
Feel free to try this out if you are on a AOSP rom and want better audio. Steps below:
1: Make sure you're rooted and have disabled system write protection.
2: Navigate to System -> etc -> mixer_paths.xml.
3: Cut the "mixer_paths.xml" file to a backup location in case you want to go back.
4: Download either the marshmallow or the nougat file that I've provided below and rename it to "mixer_paths.xml" and paste it in the same location. System -> etc.
5: Reboot.
6: Profit? I don't know, it's up to you if you think it sounds better. Remember that with cheap earbuds you most likely won't hear a difference, at least I wouldn't.
You can try the process with either the Nougat or the Marshmallow file i uploaded. The Nougat is a little bit louder.
In case you want to go back then just copy the mixer_paths.xml file you backed up and replace the current mixer_paths.xml file in the same directory as above. Also reboot.
Edit: As @RUNNERX pointed out, make sure that the permissions are set to 644 and then reboot to make sure it's working correctly.
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I think we need a properly soundmod...
I tried with stock ROM (B19 A2017U) but it only affects the Normal Mode in headphones.
There's so much potential with this device... Ak4490 is a beast that needs to be released from its "cage".
As far as I can tell, the problem is that no custom rom is using the akm dac?
This is too bad, especially since regular dac sounds in my opinion much much better (and different) in aosp with the latest sound fix compared to stock normal (loudness being part of it). Still it is clearly not the akm dac.
On stock, both normal and superior mode have some kind of strange tuning, almost like there is some postprocessing even with dolby off. On aosp that seems to be gone at least.
It was mentioned previously that the mixer XML was ignored and all changes needed to be made the (ADC**?) files. This has since been patched resulting in proper use of akm DAC. The issues with the sound not being as good quality wise lies within these files, not the XML.
icenight89 said:
It was mentioned previously that the mixer XML was ignored and all changes needed to be made the (ADC**?) files. This has since been patched resulting in proper use of akm DAC. The issues with the sound not being as good quality wise lies within these files, not the XML.
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Ok. Where would I find these files?
icenight89 said:
It was mentioned previously that the mixer XML was ignored and all changes needed to be made the (ADC**?) files. This has since been patched resulting in proper use of akm DAC. The issues with the sound not being as good quality wise lies within these files, not the XML.
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So can anyone confirm that they got the akm dac working with headphones? (and comment on the results?)
I installed the AOSP extended 7.1.2 and then magisk zip, but it didn't seem to work, though it did play louder (and stereo on speakers).
Maybe I'll try a different rom...
cfbruck said:
So can anyone confirm that they got the akm dac working with headphones? (and comment on the results?)
I installed the AOSP extended 7.1.2 and then magisk zip, but it didn't seem to work, though it did play louder (and stereo on speakers).
Maybe I'll try a different rom...
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I was under the impression that the headphone DAC has been working since early March. The stereo speaker fix has nothing to do with the headphone DAC.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70971100&postcount=1041
Ok, it might just be that it sounds bad in the LOS-implementation then. Thanks to senny for exploring possibilities.
Just to give some feedback
This definitely changes the sound. Standard aosp sounded kind of raw to me, with tizzy trebles, though with a lot of detail. This makes it smoother, sounds more like it should in a way, easier to listen to.
There is some loss of information though, and soundstage a bit smaller.
(I found that if I tried to copy and replace the file it didn't work (sound not working). I had to first delete the mixer file present, then paste the other one.)
After replacing the file make sure permissions are 644 and reboot.
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Just to give some feedback
This definitely changes the sound. Standard aosp sounded kind of raw to me, with tizzy trebles, though with a lot of detail. This makes it smoother, sounds more like it should in a way, easier to listen to.
There is some loss of information though, and soundstage a bit smaller.
(I found that if I tried to copy and replace the file it didn't work (sound not working). I had to first delete the mixer file present, then paste the other one.)
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Well good to hear that more people find a difference.
when i'm looking at this: http://blog.son-video.com/en/2017/01/test-fiio-x5-iii/
I can't help but think that ZTE could have done so much more to make the experience more complete. The fiio got viper pre-installed, and digital low pass filter to play with that are actually coming straight from AKM :
"Five different 32-bit digital filter types are available: Short delay sharp roll-off and short delay slow roll-off filters have overall short delay characteristics. Sharp roll-off filter and slow roll-off filter preserve the phase difference and a new filter that has even slower roll-off character was added to these four filters. They are selectable according to the user audio and system preferences."
We've got a phone with one of the best DAC in the world, but can't do much because android by default is limited, and it seems obvious that zte don't have a lot of experience when it comes to makes audiophile device. a partenrship with fiio, cayin, or ibasso would have been terrific, especially considering that fioo and cayin have both already launch a product with an akm4490 running on android at full potential.
Maybe we can hope that some developer with at interest in audio can unlock some of the potential.
Listening some more with the mixer files I have to say it really is a big improvement, especially with the marshmallow to me.
Whatever it is that makes it better should be part of LOS. Using LOS 14.1 with the beastmode kernal and the changed mixer paths - it actually sounds pretty good.
However, for me changing the mixerpaths breaks audio functionality. I get no audio in calls, neither speaker nor headphones. I am using the sounds fix for stereo speakers 4.1, maybe that affects it.
Does it work without side effects for you senny? Whats your setup?
No mixer_paths.xml
Hi,i have marshall london phone and i'm sure i don't have mixer_paths.xml to edit,please help me to find the file responsible for editing volume output values.
FocaTm said:
Hi,i have marshall london phone and i'm sure i don't have mixer_paths.xml to edit,please help me to find the file responsible for editing volume output values.
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same here I did not find the mixer_paths.xml file in my AOSP extended Android pie rom.
I have been unable to find a ported equalizer / bass boost app. Anyone got a solution other than me saving the songs bass boosted ? Really missing the lowend while running.
Cheers
For Pace/Stratos? Any app that supports Android 5.1 and does not need libraries or has MIPS libraries will work with them, it's a matter of try to find one that works for you.
So, i've edited tinyalsa-audio.xml file to make sound louder. It worked. But, after some time, usually after phone calls, audio settings roll back to default values, while the tinyalsa-audio.xml file remains unchanged. To get louder sound back I just need to reboot android. Untill it happens again...
This is really annoying. Is there a way to fix this?
OS: Android 7.1.2
Somepony said:
So, i've edited tinyalsa-audio.xml file to make sound louder. It worked. But, after some time, usually after phone calls, audio settings roll back to default values, while the tinyalsa-audio.xml file remains unchanged. To get louder sound back I just need to reboot android. Untill it happens again...
This is really annoying. Is there a way to fix this?
OS: Android 7.1.2
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Instead of editing .xml files, try editing the default_gain.conf file, something like this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2777535
There are also similar and possibly better guides and mods for audio on the S2/S3/S4 devices here at XDA but I did not find them with a general search, you can find them using the XDA search box, audio is similar in all of them. Look around here on XDA about editing sound files to improve audio. Editing audio.xml is, by no means, the only way, nor is it even the best way to modify audio, I've seen mods for .soc files, .xml files, .db files and .conf files. It just depends on the device and exactly what aspects of audio you want to change.
There are also things like Viper4Android or Dolby Atmos and other similar sound mods, some of them are combinations of the various sound mods to give more variety of features and options to improve audio on various platforms. For example, the mod will be named something like Dolby Atmos+something or V4A+something or Dolby Atmos+something+something. The mods that are combinations of the others can, in some cases, on some devices, give more improvement than using only one of the mods by itself.
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