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Captivate system volume

I'm looking to get move volume options on my rooted Captivate 2.2.
Right now the system sounds are too loud for me....even after replacing the selection sounds...still too loud. The volume levels are stock 1-7...I want lower sound than the current lowest of 1.....Is there any way?.
I enjoy the feedback of sounds ...but the current sound level 1 is just too high
Thanks
Jim
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

You can barely hear level 1. Do you live in a library or what?
assonance 5.2

I think he is talking about when he plugs in headphones into his Captivate. I agree with him, it's way too loud. And I haven't found a way to make it softer either.

On my Captivate level 1 is still too loud for the system "click" sound...I like it more subtle. My HTC Aria gives me much more control over the system sounds and I just want to get the same on the captivate.
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I too am annoyed by the system sounds...the "clicking" when navigating through the menus. I like the feedback and setting the volume low for the system sound works great for me (I don't normally use headphones). The problem is, every so often, the volume gets turned back up. Why is it doing this? And how do I get it to "stick". I haven't really found a rhyme or reason -- I can reboot and the volume will still be set how I had it....other times I can just turn the screen on and the volume will be turned back up.
Ghosts?

I believe if you dial *#*#197328640#*#* it gets you into a menu where #5 is audio. It's possible you can mess around in there and adjust the volume levels

why not just turn the system volume down and leave the others at regular volume high ?

[Q] Help - Terrible in-call volume

Folks,
On my HTC Sensation, the in-call volume is so low that I can hardly hear the caller. I always have to switch to the speaker.
My in-call volume is set to max.
I think this happened after htc-sync upgraded the OS version to 2.3.4. My wife has exactly the same model but she does not have this problem. Her phone has not yet been upgraded.
I called HTC. They tell me that it is a known issue and to check back with them periodically. A lame answer:-(.
I would appreciate it if anyone has any idea on how to get my in-call volume back.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards,
Peter

i'm experiencing the same low in-call volume, so i rooted my device and installed the leaked HTC Sense 3.5 ROM and it's better, but not where i want it to be. i also flashed the TMOBUS (T Mobile US) rooted stock ROM and it has a HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) feature that significantly boosts in-call volume, but you cannot adjust the volume. it's been my experience that volume boosts can be added to the kernel. i wish i knew how to do that... also, don't know if the source code has been released .... wish i could offer more help!

PeterTaps said:
Folks,
On my HTC Sensation, the in-call volume is so low that I can hardly hear the caller. I always have to switch to the speaker.
My in-call volume is set to max.
I think this happened after htc-sync upgraded the OS version to 2.3.4. My wife has exactly the same model but she does not have this problem. Her phone has not yet been upgraded.
I called HTC. They tell me that it is a known issue and to check back with them periodically. A lame answer:-(.
I would appreciate it if anyone has any idea on how to get my in-call volume back.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards,
Peter
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Try Volume+ Its On Android Market ..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cb.volumePlus&feature=search_result

WarlockW said:
Try Volume+ Its On Android Market ..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cb.volumePlus&feature=search_result
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that's not going to work... you have to tweak the kernel (or some other object) to boost in-call volume. (i would love to be wrong, but i tried that app already)

+1 on vol plus you can also trie mikes revolution 4.1 which is the 3.5 sense leak. volume was a major improvement. developement has just started on this leak but i ran it with no major problems

cortez.i said:
that's not going to work... you have to tweak the kernel (or some other object) to boost in-call volume. (i would love to be wrong, but i tried that app already)
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The APP does not affect the earpiece or call volume. Its only for the speaker and music.

Volume + has boosted ALL volume settings on my phone including speaker. My experience has been
that the app needs to be manually activated as it seems to not start up at boot or run in background.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

Root your phone and use volume + or dsp manager. Works like a charm. My volume is LOUD
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

Dacoit said:
The APP does not affect the earpiece or call volume. Its only for the speaker and music.
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Sorry .. your incorrect
It DOES Work With ALL Volumes - I am Using it

WarlockW said:
Sorry .. your incorrect
It DOES Work With ALL Volumes - I am Using it
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i agree that the program works with in-call volume settings, or the same setting that you can adjust while on a call. the program does not amplify - or boost - the in-call volume like one can by manipulating the kernel (or other objects) so that it's louder. this type of manipulation is like adding an power-amplifier to a home-theater AV receiver. the net effect: on my Inc S with a stock kernel, my in-call volume setting would be level 4 (of 5). using a kernel with audio boost, my in-call volume setting is 2 and at most 3.

cortez.i said:
i agree that the program works with in-call volume settings, or the same setting that you can adjust while on a call. the program does not amplify - or boost - the in-call volume like one can by manipulating the kernel (or other objects) so that it's louder. this type of manipulation is like adding an power-amplifier to a home-theater AV receiver. the net effect: on my Inc S with a stock kernel, my in-call volume setting would be level 4 (of 5). using a kernel with audio boost, my in-call volume setting is 2 and at most 3.
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I bought the paid version of volume + over the weekend and actually got it to boost/amplify my call volume tremendously.
My only problem now is my new Anker battery is being drained at abnormal rates as a result from using this app. A 20 minute call costs 20=30% of battery life vs. before the app was installed.
Obviously the CPU is getting a work out just running the app. I would think the increased voltage to the speaker would constitute as some kind of amplification like a home theatre system.
Has anyone else experience abnormal battery life as a result from usning this app?

Best app/mod/fix to increase speaker volume on S4G?

Is there a fix to make the speaker on the Sensation 4G louder? I can barely hear the speakerphone and the alerts are also very quiet. Volume+ didnt work. I am running IC 3.3.4

f10a said:
Is there a fix to make the speaker on the Sensation 4G louder? I can barely hear the speakerphone and the alerts are also very quiet. Volume+ didnt work. I am running IC 3.3.4
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Does volume Plus work with ICS? My sensation benefited greatly when I installed that app on 2.3.4

tiguy99 said:
Does volume Plus work with ICS? My sensation benefited greatly when I installed that app on 2.3.4
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He said IC, not ICS. IC = Insert Coin, ICS = Ice Cream Sandwich
I too am having volume issues, mostly the ear piece speaker. Volume+ does nothing for this, but it did help with my speaker phone, media, and alerts. Too bad I dont care as much about those as I do being able to hear my phone, after all, thats what its meant to do, make calls
~T.J.

yeah the earpiece really sucks. Its so hard to understand people when ur outside. Cant believe still no one made a mod for it

If it's a limitation of the hardware, then we might be stuck with it. Hopefully someone comes up with a proper solution or at least a workaround.

I keep telling you guys volume plus works. Make sure you get the pay version and not the free one. I used it with my stock sensation 2.3.4 ROM.
Make sure you use the advanced settings.
1st bar set to 11
2nd bar set to 50
3rd to set to 200
4th bar set to 200
5th bar set to 200
Vol increase set to 0
Bass boost set to 1
echo set to 3
With these settings on the two highest settings you'll not only be able to hear your callers but it'll be extremely loud especially the highest setting. The highest two settings are not only loud but they are crystal clear.
I actually enjoyed talking on my sensation over my jawbone icon. Good luck with the settings & enjoy the new call volume!

Volume of Sensation seems fine to me, ringtone and speaker.
I always use custom kernels and ROM's. Maybe volume level is boosted in one of these? I am not sure....maybe I am just not picky about volume.

tiguy99 said:
I keep telling you guys volume plus works. Make sure you get the pay version and not the free one. I used it with my stock sensation 2.3.4 ROM.
Make sure you use the advanced settings.
1st bar set to 11
2nd bar set to 50
3rd to set to 200
4th bar set to 200
5th bar set to 200
Vol increase set to 0
Bass boost set to 1
echo set to 3
With these settings on the two highest settings you'll not only be able to hear your callers but it'll be extremely loud especially the highest setting. The highest two settings are not only loud but they are crystal clear.
I actually enjoyed talking on my sensation over my jawbone icon. Good luck with the settings & enjoy the new call volume!
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Where do you change those? The free version has no provision for the ear piece speaker, does thrpay version add it?
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using XDA App

Nope, it does not work
tiguy99 said:
I keep telling you guys volume plus works. Make sure you get the pay version and not the free one. I used it with my stock sensation 2.3.4 ROM.
Make sure you use the advanced settings.
1st bar set to 11
2nd bar set to 50
3rd to set to 200
4th bar set to 200
5th bar set to 200
Vol increase set to 0
Bass boost set to 1
echo set to 3
With these settings on the two highest settings you'll not only be able to hear your callers but it'll be extremely loud especially the highest setting. The highest two settings are not only loud but they are crystal clear.
I actually enjoyed talking on my sensation over my jawbone icon. Good luck with the settings & enjoy the new call volume!
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I just tried all of your settings and my speakerphone volume is exactly the same as without Volume+. Good thing the app creator has the paid version for free on his website.

I tried Volime+ payed with those settings.. And my volume is even lower than it was without Volume+. ANd then i realised : "it is not that low (generaly, without volume+).

Reduce in call volume

Hi
Does anyone know if there's a way to further reduce the in-call volume on the Desire S?
Even at it's lowest setting I often find the volume in a call to be a little too loud for me.
Anyone know of an app to do this or some way to tweak the phone?
My DS is unrooted on stock 2.3.5 (sadly).
Thanks in advance.
Ben

I doubt this would be possible unless you replaced your kernel, even then I doubt any have this feature! Let me know if you do find a way, however!

And I would like to know how to raise max in call volume ?

Ben Zero said:
Hi
Does anyone know if there's a way to further reduce the in-call volume on the Desire S?
Even at it's lowest setting I often find the volume in a call to be a little too loud for me.
Anyone know of an app to do this or some way to tweak the phone?
My DS is unrooted on stock 2.3.5 (sadly).
Thanks in advance.
Ben
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That doesn't sound right. (Honestly no pun intended there. ) I seem to remember my stock ROM would go down to inaudible levels.
What could be happening, which I have encountered before, is the phone's G-Sensor calibration is shot, so the phone thinks it's always face down, and hence answers all call in loud speaker mode. This would be very loud held to your head!
Try going into: Settings> Sound> and deactivate 'flip for speaker' or something similar to that. (Sorry I'm not running a Sense ROM right now so can't remember the exact phrasing.)
If this drops volume levels back to comfortable levels then re-calibrate your G-Sensor, or leave the 'flip for speaker' setting off.
If not, and you have super-human hearing, the only other options would be;
Rooting the phone and using a custom kernel with volume tweaks
Using earphones with an in-line volume slider.
Stuffing cheese in your ears.
Any 3rd party apps will simply tap into the existing volume controls so I doubt they'll be of any help. You could give Audio Manager a go though....
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.audiowidget&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zbWFydGFuZHJvaWRhcHBzLmF1ZGlvd2lkZ2V0Il0.

really? lol, mine is sometimes too soft on max volume n loud areas

Mine is definitely too quiet. I had a T-Mobile branded one but currently runing Endymion on it. I red somewhere on the forum that many T-Mobile branded devices has low max volume settings but I though that custom kernel will solve the problem.

[Q] In Call Volume Issues

Hi,
I've been trying to get a handle on this. . . My in call volume is pretty low at its maximum setting. I can hear well enough so long as there isn't much ambient noise, but if I'm out on the street (NYC) it's extremely difficult to hear the person I'm talking to.
I've seen some posts about Volume+ having in call volume settings, but I haven't been able to find anything useful, just a way to change the volume steps under the root options.
So, my question is this:
Is there any means whatsoever to boost my in call volume? I'm currently running ViperXL 1.2.1. Would a different kernel offer any remedy?
Thanks,
Chris

Did this happen on stock rom?
In my experience having owned a HTC Diamond, HTC Desire, and now the One X, HTC has terrible in call volume.

czucker said:
Hi,
I've been trying to get a handle on this. . . My in call volume is pretty low at its maximum setting. I can hear well enough so long as there isn't much ambient noise, but if I'm out on the street (NYC) it's extremely difficult to hear the person I'm talking to.
I've seen some posts about Volume+ having in call volume settings, but I haven't been able to find anything useful, just a way to change the volume steps under the root options.
So, my question is this:
Is there any means whatsoever to boost my in call volume? I'm currently running ViperXL 1.2.1. Would a different kernel offer any remedy?
Thanks,
Chris
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try to wipe cache and dalvik in recovery and reboot. Volume + is very useful and works great on the hox, i work mostly outdoors and find it indispensable

I haven't gone back to stock yet.
Speaking of which. . . . If I flash the 1.85 stock ROM, I shouldn't lose root or anything correct? Right now I've got root and an unlocked bootloader.
Also, I can't for the life of me find any settings to boost the in call volume in Volume+. All of the setting just seem to apply to the external speaker, headphones or bluetooth. Am I missing something?
Thanks,
Chris

czucker said:
I haven't gone back to stock yet.
Speaking of which. . . . If I flash the 1.85 stock ROM, I shouldn't lose root or anything correct? Right now I've got root and an unlocked bootloader.
Also, I can't for the life of me find any settings to boost the in call volume in Volume+. All of the setting just seem to apply to the external speaker, headphones or bluetooth. Am I missing something?
Thanks,
Chris
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when you open volume + under the sound settings menu it has an in-call settings menu but you need root. why would you flash the stock 1.85 if you just came from 2.20 ?

Crappyvate said:
when you open volume + under the sound settings menu it has an in-call settings menu but you need root. why would you flash the stock 1.85 if you just came from 2.20 ?
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I just reckoned I'd go back to the version that my phone shipped with. Doesn't really matter I suppose.
I don't see any option in Volume+ that pertains to in call setting other than Sound Settings->Root Tools->In-Call Step Options.
I'm going check out the stock ROM tonight hopefully.