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X10 Ringer volume

So we have root!
Somebody known app or tweak to increase the ringer volume?
Thx

I have no idea!
The volume of the ringer in my X10i is also too bad.
sometime I can't hear what the people said.
I also want to know how to change it.

So no one found a way to increase the ringer volume? I feel sometimes that I am going deaf. I may have to change my ringtone, but this is really annoying missing calls while you are driving.

Ringer as well as incall volume is too low in the X10.

citsym said:
Ringer as well as incall volume is too low in the X10.
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true, but at least I can illuminate the in call volume issue with using bluetooth headset but the ringer...
This is weird that there is no hack for it.

Just use a decent ringtone, I've not found the volume to be a problem.

hey guys
i know theres not a hack for the volume ringer, but what i did was i use a program which can edit music files on my PC, and i just increase the actual volume of the file itself. then i transfer it to my phone and it plays a lot louder on the speaker. hopefully that can work for some of u
the program i use is called 'cool edit pro' however im sure theres a couple of programs which can do the same thing.
the effect is called 'increase amplitude', i usually use a scientific filter to decrease the amount of base in a song (which hte x10's speakerphone distorts anyways) and then increase the amplitude by about 10dB's. makes it a lot louder on the actual phone vs just putting the original mp3 in.

XperiaX10iUser said:
Just use a decent ringtone, I've not found the volume to be a problem.
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Ringtone is decent, volume sucks.
Thanks for your solution but that wasn't what I was looking for. I want to explode my speaker and I am looking for a hack.
Cheers,

search google for editing audiopara.csv, not sure how to do it myself as I find the volume to be mostly fine, but that is the key to changing it
just lookied at my /system dump, it's actualy audiofilter.csv on x10, and it's in system/etc

[Q] Adding More Volume Levels

By now, there MUST be a way... I have searched and searched, ultimately concluding that either it isn't possible or hasn't been shared, so here goes:
I want to see if it is possible to make all volume controls in Android have about 20-30 levels. There simply has to be a way. Anyone keen enough to see if there may be a way to change the volume -/+ levels?
Sorry, I am not interested in any other apps nor having to open up a volume slider to get better control: The hardware buttons are there for a reason.
Google: 7 volume levels is simply retarded. When devices are now being used to listen to music, watch movies, YouTube, Netflix, etc. how can you suppose that only 7 levels of volume would do the trick?

Found one!
OK - So I found a variable in the build.prop file called
ro.config.vc_call_vol_steps
which allows you to change the number of steps for the in-call volume slider. Now all I need to do is test out a bunch of other possible variations to see if I can achieve the same effect with the rest of the sliders. By default, my OG Droid is set to 7. I upped it to 20 and am amazed at the amount of control I have over the in-call volume at this point. I think, if I can, I will do this with all of the volume sliders!
I will keep you all updated if I find anything.

MikeFalcor said:
OK - So I found a variable in the build.prop file called
ro.config.vc_call_vol_steps
which allows you to change the number of steps for the in-call volume slider. Now all I need to do is test out a bunch of other possible variations to see if I can achieve the same effect with the rest of the sliders. By default, my OG Droid is set to 7. I upped it to 20 and am amazed at the amount of control I have over the in-call volume at this point. I think, if I can, I will do this with all of the volume sliders!
I will keep you all updated if I find anything.
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This sounds (no pun intended) interesting, by any chance is the in call volume louder? I would love to get my ear to hurt when on the phone. Then as least I can back down the volume. Right now I strain to here on my HTC DZ aka HTC Vision.

Not sure...
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This sounds (no pun intended) interesting, by any chance is the in call volume louder? I would love to get my ear to hurt when on the phone. Then as least I can back down the volume. Right now I strain to here on my HTC DZ aka HTC Vision.
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I will have to test that. I am not sure whether or not this actually makes anything louder. I'll let you know in a day or so after I bounce the settings back and forth a couple times.

[Q] External Speaker loud

External Speaker to loud
Does anyone know of a mod or adjustment to decrease the external speaker volume? On the lowest setting it’s loud. I like to listen to slacker at night before going to sleep. I have the Galaxy 4G with the following:
[ROM][ODIN] Stock DEODEXED KD1 [Root][EDT][5.4.2011]
[KERNEL] Bali [VoodooSnd / BLN / BFQ / no OC] "Extended Battery Life" [5/24/2011]
Thank you

Get voodoo control. You can adjust the speakers volume through that.

Thank you for the fast reply. Voodoo control will control the speaker on the phone? I don't mean the head phones the speaker on the back.

Yes it definitely will. I increased my volume over the limit on the speaker atm.

Where's the speaker ATM setting? I have voodoo control plus 1.0.7.3 I don't see that option? Thank you

I just changed the volume limit. That should work. If it doesn't I dunno what to tell you.

OK thank you for trying. Maybe someone else has an answer. Just to be clear one more time. I'm talking about the speaker on the phone not any headphones. When I listen to the phone speaker it's to loud on the lowest setting. I would like to adjust the volume to a lower level. I don't see that option in voodoo sound only for the Headphone amplifier.

Voodoo works. On home screen long press the home screen, choose shortcut, choose voodoo. That will let you adjust the volume. The more -DB will decrease your volume. Hope that helps
Oops sorry. That's only for headphones =P
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poopypoo13 said:
Voodoo works. On home screen long press the home screen, choose shortcut, choose voodoo. That will let you adjust the volume. The more -DB will decrease your volume. Hope that helps
Oops sorry. That's only for headphones =P
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Ohh daaannggg...you are so wrong
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Does no one have an answer for my request? Thank you

I don't want to point out what might be obvious but when I use the speakerphone for calls and music alike (both from external speaker on back of phone) I just start the call or song and then use the volume rocker on the side of the phone. Does this help?
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KharmaKills said:
I don't want to point out what might be obvious but when I use the speakerphone for calls and music alike (both from external speaker on back of phone) I just start the call or song and then use the volume rocker on the side of the phone. Does this help?
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i should of thought of that!!
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Thank you for pointing out the obvious , but no that doesn't help. Ok using the volume rocker on the side the external speaker on back of phone is too loud on the lowest setting when playing music at night. Example when playing slacker I use the volume rocker on the side of the phone this is adjusting media volume. The question " Is there a way to adjust the gain to a lower value on the lowest setting so the volume is lower?" One of the developers should know a way to adjust the gain in maybe the kernel or somewhere?

easy1st said:
Thank you for pointing out the obvious , but no that doesn't help. Ok using the volume rocker on the side the external speaker on back of phone is too loud on the lowest setting when playing music at night. Example when playing slacker I use the volume rocker on the side of the phone this is adjusting media volume. The question " Is there a way to adjust the gain to a lower value on the lowest setting so the volume is lower?" One of the developers should know a way to adjust the gain in maybe the kernel or somewhere?
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Let me answer your question since it appears you need a straight forward response.
NO there is nothing to change the external speaker volume.
Additionally,.... TOO LOUD? The put some cloth on the speaker, put it on a pillow, do something to muffle the sound, but please, you have your answer... now let it die.

The op came here with a problem and was looking for a legitimate answer. Please don't get curt with posters because you think that their question isn't worth your time. I find that muffling the sound of the phone with a pillow to be unacceptable. Hopefully the op finds the answer that he needs before people like you tarnish the reason why open forums are here.
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If there's a way to control alsa that may be the way to go .
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Thank you I'm glad someone supports what I have to say and not be rude about it. I hope that someone could come up with a fix. I'll be patiently waiting an answer fingers crossed. Oh by the way the pillow does work but it's not a fix I like. Thank you everyone!

easy1st said:
Thank you for pointing out the obvious , but no that doesn't help. Ok using the volume rocker on the side the external speaker on back of phone is too loud on the lowest setting when playing music at night. Example when playing slacker I use the volume rocker on the side of the phone this is adjusting media volume. The question " Is there a way to adjust the gain to a lower value on the lowest setting so the volume is lower?" One of the developers should know a way to adjust the gain in maybe the kernel or somewhere?
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Bro you must have the hearing of a f'n bat cause even with the back speaker all the way up its still not loud to me. But I would say I have selective hearing( only hear what you want when you want and tune the other BS out). As for getting a lower volume try elixir app in the market it gives you 1 or 2 more options on volume. I would try turning system and music down once you have the app. Hope this helps
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Thank you GDofWR420 for introducing me to the Elixir App. Unfortunately it didn’t resolve my issue. I guess my speaker is extra loud or something. Anyways under music “which is the same as media volume” it has 1/15 on settings 1 being the lowest with a percentage of 7% percent. It would be nice to change that to maybe 3%. This must be hard coded somewhere in a file. This app will not set it to a lower value. I also downloaded SamServMode went through all the options and still no change. It’s a pretty cool app to change system settings. Thank you so much GDofWR420 for trying.

easy1st said:
Thank you GDofWR420 for introducing me to the Elixir App. Unfortunately it didn’t resolve my issue. I guess my speaker is extra loud or something. Anyways under music “which is the same as media volume” it has 1/15 on settings 1 being the lowest with a percentage of 7% percent. It would be nice to change that to maybe 3%. This must be hard coded somewhere in a file. This app will not set it to a lower value. I also downloaded SamServMode went through all the options and still no change. It’s a pretty cool app to change system settings. Thank you so much GDofWR420 for trying.
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Your welcome, and sorry I can't help you resolve your issue.
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[Q] Volume Hack

Is there any way to increase the volume output from headphones when playing media, without using equalizers?
I've recently switched from 16ohm to 32ohm headphones, which made the volume output lower. I find that by shifting the EQ bars up causes too much distortion even though the volume increase isn't a lot.
I also tried an app called Volume Boost, which does in fact increase the volume, but it brings with it some bugs that affect the rest of the system.
So I know for a fact that the hardware is capable of outputting at much higher volumes than the default WITHOUT distortion. I would use the EQ if it didn't ruin the music.
So does any one know of any hacks that would allow this to be achieved, maybe at kernel level, or a config file which controls volume output?

I have no answer for you, but other then hardware modifications I don't believe so... Also this is a development, not General or Q&A...

Dr.Romca said:
I have no answer for you, but other then hardware modifications I don't believe so... Also this is a development, not General or Q&A...
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There must be a way as many kernels include a volume increase. The reason I posted this in development is for that very reason, i.e. if there is a way to modify an existing kernel to include such a hack.

Tiamat has such a feature. Try it.

Maybe use a headamp?

bioan said:
Tiamat has such a feature. Try it.
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I'm using the Tiamat kernel with CM7 but music volume is the same as stock kernel.
amonrei said:
Maybe use a headamp?
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Lol, a what?

A headphone amplifier but that would cost some money.

amonrei said:
A headphone amplifier but that would cost some money.
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I was thinking more along the lines of changing a variable in the phone. I know it can producer higher output without distortion, because Volume Boost did it.

Are you using CM7 DSP Manager? Maybe try a different player?

djsubtronic said:
Is there any way to increase the volume output from headphones when playing media, without using equalizers?
I've recently switched from 16ohm to 32ohm headphones, which made the volume output lower. I find that by shifting the EQ bars up causes too much distortion even though the volume increase isn't a lot.
I also tried an app called Volume Boost, which does in fact increase the volume, but it brings with it some bugs that affect the rest of the system.
So I know for a fact that the hardware is capable of outputting at much higher volumes than the default WITHOUT distortion. I would use the EQ if it didn't ruin the music.
So does any one know of any hacks that would allow this to be achieved, maybe at kernel level, or a config file which controls volume output?
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you can use Volume+
download it from the market or just google it

amonrei said:
Are you using CM7 DSP Manager? Maybe try a different player?
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الفردان said:
you can use Volume+
download it from the market or just google it
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I have tried different players (plus I don't really want to switch players as I use PlayerPro which is awesome) and after you push DSP Manager or Volume+ (they both use the same built in Gingerbread EQ functionality) high enough, then the sound is distorted. Basically what I've realized is that any software that uses EQ ruins the sound when you put it loud. And I'm not even putting it ridiculously high.
What I am wondering is if there is a more low-level hack that directly increases output from the hardware. How do people achieve this in kernels or ROMs? E.g. the CoreDroid ROM claims to have a 20% volume increase... how is that achieved?

Surely some of you geniuses have an answer of some kind?
Or could point me in the right direction?
Does libaudioalsa.so have anything to do with volume outputs? I wouldn't messing with the source and compiling it, but I don't have a linux box and setting up a VM just to get the source for 1 file seems a bit overkill, so if someone could maybe send me CM7 libaudioalsa.so source for Saga would be awesome...?

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.