Database Info

Anyone experiencing In-call volume issues?

I got the phone yesterday... And I'm for the most part happy.... I've been running the phone to the limit trying to test all that it can do.. while testing the Incall performance I had a couple people complain that they needed me to turn my volume up when it was already on max ... Is anyone else having this issue... This is a big deal for me... Also if someone is having this issue do you have a work around?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA Premium App

The phone has known volume issues but how would someone on the other line imputknow you need to increase your speaker volume?

hah2110 said:
The phone has known volume issues but how would someone on the other line imputknow you need to increase your speaker volume?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably when he keeps saying "What"?
I get mine on saturday but I hear there is some option for deaf/hard of hearing people that if enabled, helps out alot. I can't verify yet tho

Android_Guy said:
Probably when he keeps saying "What"?
I get mine on saturday but I hear there is some option for deaf/hard of hearing people that if enabled, helps out alot. I can't verify yet tho
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't have a Sensation yet, but on my Vibrant I had to turn on HAC mode, which increased the call volume.
Settings > Call Settings > HAC Mode

I'm not talking about my speaker volume.... It's more a microphone volume issue I hear the other person fine
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA Premium App

Volume+ App?

Do any of you guys use this? The low speaker is started to frustrate me like crazy. Can barely hear calls on speakerphone even when all the way up, and I have to turn the volume all the way up to even be able to hear youtube videos and sounds in games. It's pathetic. Will the volume+ app fix this? And what setting do you use? I'm just looking for it to be a little louder and not blow the speaker.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1149422
People do use it.
There's also Equalizer in the Market which is what I use.

Q&a
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA Premium App

It does give the speaker and headphones a boost. FC's on me 3 times a day for no apparent reason, though...

secano said:
It does give the speaker and headphones a boost. FC's on me 3 times a day for no apparent reason, though...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
dev says this is fixed in update today

Speaker volume hack?

Not sure why this isn't. Bigger topic or why it hasn't been addressed. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say the speaker volume is disappointing. Any way to increase it? Volume control + doesn't work as it doesn't let you increase the volume past factory limitations. Voodoo sound is only for increasing headphone jack quality.
anyone?
sent from my Touchwiz'd Nexus S 4g

RushAOZ said:
Not sure why this isn't. Bigger topic or why it hasn't been addressed. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say the speaker volume is disappointing. Any way to increase it? Volume control + doesn't work as it doesn't let you increase the volume past factory limitations. Voodoo sound is only for increasing headphone jack quality.
anyone?
sent from my Touchwiz'd Nexus S 4g
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Volume + does work. Been using it since it came out my ringtone is so loud it scares my dog sometimes LOL
Sent from my Nexus S 4G

HOW?? I downloaded the app and it doesn't sound any louder at 7. Fill me in dude I'm missing something here lol
sent from my Touchwiz'd Nexus S 4g

Just to clarify by speaker phone i mean loud speaker.
sent from my Touchwiz'd Nexus S 4g

Volume+ working here
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium

Volume+ works for me as well nothing special has to be done I just go into the Speaker Settings, enable the speaker modifications and increase the volume level. I have no idea why you are having problems but there is no doubt that this app makes my phone much louder.

As it was said by the developer, volume+ will not work with a stock rom. Last time I looked, he said it will work with miui and cyanogenmod. Read the notes on the market and his website.

oscarthegrouch said:
As it was said by the developer, volume+ will not work with a stock rom. Last time I looked, he said it will work with miui and cyanogenmod. Read the notes on the market and his website.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm using a stock rooted rom and it works fine.

onigiri1692 said:
Volume+ works for me as well nothing special has to be done I just go into the Speaker Settings, enable the speaker modifications and increase the volume level. I have no idea why you are having problems but there is no doubt that this app makes my phone much louder.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Enable speaker modifications? I can't find that setting at all within volume control +.
sent from my Touchwiz'd Nexus S 4g

I have both the paid and free apps and I can't find that options
sent from my Touchwiz'd Nexus S 4g

Okay, I'm running Pete's stock rooted 2.3.7. I just removed voodoo and installed volume+. It's working with both speaker and headphone. It is possible that having both installed, volume won't work. It is also possible that since I removed voodoo, volume is working. Increasing the volume limit, step by step, that the boost isn't easily noticeable. I don't suggest this without lowering the main volume from system first. After I got past 8 and around 11, there was a noticeable increase in volume with an increase of distortion too. Going from that level back down to 0, I noticed it right away.
I think the problem before was the increase was so slight when compared to voodoo that it didn't seem like it was working. I'm sure having voodoo installed, even though disabled, was keeping volume from working. Now when I get some time I gotta play with the eq and see what happens.
I prefer voodoo for headphones. It might be my imagination but I think it's cleaner sounding.

RushAOZ said:
Enable speaker modifications? I can't find that setting at all within volume control +.
sent from my Touchwiz'd Nexus S 4g
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You are using the wrong app. Its called Volume+ there is no control in the name.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium

This is the app we're talking about:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12599609#post12599609
If you're on CM7 or alike you must first use Titanium Backup to remove DSP manager because it will interfere with it.
If you're on stock, use "best quality" setting on the latest version. That's the only one which seems to make a difference when changing the level but only on stock ROM.

I just discovered why it seemed like the eq wasn't working. If you have volume+ at 0, you won't hear any changes in tone when playing with sliders or presets. You need to get the volume level of the app up to a noticeable level, then you will hear a difference with tone and dsp. The developer even said in his FAQ that volume+ is software controlled and voodoo is hardware controlled. Kinda like the difference between hardware and software decoding when watching movie files.

Equalizer by smart studios it works on music, headphones etc
Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk

Whoooo!! Volume+ worked like charm. Thanks doods.
sent from my Touchwiz'd Nexus S 4g

[Q] Low in-call (handset) volume on Nexus S after OTA update to 4.0.4

Updated my Nexus S from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.4 (OTA), but ever since then, the incall handset volume has been extremely low - so low that I can't even hear the person on the other end if I'm outside of any 'quiet' (library quiet) room. Has anyone else experienced this as well?
Any ideas on how I can fix this? I've read that the app "Volume +" might be a solution, but I would need to root the device and its also not a guarantee. Would love to hear from someone who has had this problem and how they rectified it...
Couple of details:
- Carrier: Rogers (in Canada)
- OS: ICS 4.0.4
- NOT Rooted
- Samsung Nexus S
Thanks a lot!

dopey44 said:
Updated my Nexus S from Gingerbread to ICS 4.0.4 (OTA), but ever since then, the incall handset volume has been extremely low - so low that I can't even hear the person on the other end if I'm outside of any 'quiet' (library quiet) room. Has anyone else experienced this as well?
Any ideas on how I can fix this? I've read that the app "Volume +" might be a solution, but I would need to root the device and its also not a guarantee. Would love to hear from someone who has had this problem and how they rectified it...
Couple of details:
- Carrier: Rogers (in Canada)
- OS: ICS 4.0.4
- NOT Rooted
- Samsung Nexus S
Thanks a lot!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Volume+ won't fix your in call volume, believe me. So don't go that route, you'll only waste your time. The Nexus S has always had a very low volume, but I didn't notice a change from 2.3.7 to 4.0.4 to be frank.

polobunny said:
Volume+ won't fix your in call volume, believe me. So don't go that route, you'll only waste your time. The Nexus S has always had a very low volume, but I didn't notice a change from 2.3.7 to 4.0.4 to be frank.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the heads up. If you didn't notice a change, then I'm wondering why I did. Do you think its worth it to re-install 4.0.4?
Do you know of any workaround to have this resolved if I did root it?

dopey44 said:
Thanks for the heads up. If you didn't notice a change, then I'm wondering why I did. Do you think its worth it to re-install 4.0.4?
Do you know of any workaround to have this resolved if I did root it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I find it strange myself. If you look around you'll see the internet is littered with "complaints" regarding the Nexus S low volume, dating back to the Gingerbread day too. I'm not sure a re-install of 4.0.4 will help you.
I have never really found a workaround to increase the in call volume, so if anyone knows I'd be interested too. Rooted or not, I don't mind.

Maybe problem of headset? I don't use the stock one, I have 2 other headset, one of them was too low ,other one was just too loud even hurts my ears...
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

qtwrk said:
Maybe problem of headset? I don't use the stock one, I have 2 other headset, one of them was too low ,other one was just too loud even hurts my ears...
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not headset, handset. As in the phone itself.

Oops, sorry, I guess I need a new glasses....
But I don't have problem with mobile itself as well, with KI1 radio, I even have to vol- When I during the calling...
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

I think, in your case maybe first to radio, try older one as we know ICS will update your radio to KI1
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

qtwrk said:
Oops, sorry, I guess I need a new glasses....
But I don't have problem with mobile itself as well, with KI1 radio, I even have to vol- When I during the calling...
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's a known "issue" though, the Nexus S always had a very low in call volume compared to many other phones. It's not absolutely inaubdible, but it's definitely not your Nokia brick either. In a crowded place it gets difficult to hear, even with your ear pressed firmly against it. The speaker however does decently, but then everyone can hear your conversation.

polobunny said:
It's a known "issue" though, the Nexus S always had a very low in call volume compared to many other phones. It's not absolutely inaubdible, but it's definitely not your Nokia brick either. In a crowded place it gets difficult to hear, even with your ear pressed firmly against it. The speaker however does decently, but then everyone can hear your conversation.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried other radio?
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium

qtwrk said:
Have you tried other radio?
Sent from my Nexus S using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
More than once. The radio signal has little to do with the volume however.

I have same issue too, network call mic volume is very low, yahoo or skype or network call with loudspeaker on mic volume becomes normal

In call volume incredibly low

Hey all. Normally I use a Bluetooth headset for all my calls, but occasionally I don't have it on me. When I take a call using the phone's regular speaker I can barely hear the person on the other end. If I have any background noise, it's impossible to hear them. I've got my sound turned up to max. Anyone have some suggestions?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

Demonic240 said:
Hey all. Normally I use a Bluetooth headset for all my calls, but occasionally I don't have it on me. When I take a call using the phone's regular speaker I can barely hear the person on the other end. If I have any background noise, it's impossible to hear them. I've got my sound turned up to max. Anyone have some suggestions?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since 4.4.2 both speakers on mine get incredibly loud. The N5's earpiece speaker is small (small circle rather than a long slit) so you do need to play with it some to get it set properly on your ear. Call someone and talk to them (indoors and quiet preferably) and adjust the phone on your ear till you hear it best. That's the position you'll need to use. I got used to it quickly and use about 40% volume even while in car at highway speeds and it is loud enough for me. Maybe clean your ears with a q-tip?:laugh:jk
See if that helps, if not maybe something is going on with your earpiece speaker?

jbdan said:
Since 4.4.2 both speakers on mine get incredibly loud. The N5's earpiece speaker is small (small circle rather than a long slit) so you do need to play with it some to get it set properly on your ear. Call someone and talk to them (indoors and quiet preferably) and adjust the phone on your ear till you hear it best. That's the position you'll need to use. I got used to it quickly and use about 40% volume even while in car at highway speeds and it is loud enough for me. Maybe clean your ears with a q-tip?:laugh:jk
See if that helps, if not maybe something is going on with your earpiece speaker?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just did an echo test and I sounded okay. Maybe it's everyone else that calls me?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

Demonic240 said:
I just did an echo test and I sounded okay. Maybe it's everyone else that calls me?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could be....
Are you stock? Any mods? Case? Screen protector?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

jbdan said:
Could be....
Are you stock? Any mods? Case? Screen protector?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
On PA, faux kernel and .15 radio.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app

Demonic240 said:
On PA, faux kernel and .15 radio.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hard to troubleshoot when you're running custom software (rom +kernel +old radio). If to really want to get to the bottom of it (imo) you should go back to stock 4.4.2 with NO mods and see if it does it. Otherwise you're just shooting blanks (again imo). Anyone in the PA/faux/radio thread experiencing similar?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

trickster mod
Install trickstermod kernel settings app and go to kernel settings, see if you can increase the gain for the speaker. If there isn't an option, you need to change kernel to one that allows sound tweaking (elementalx does) and then boost the gain through trickstermod app, or another free kernel settings app of your choosing. Changing the gain is a kernel setting that gives a very good boost to sound levels.

Figured it out. My screen protector had a cut out for the speaker, but I never popped it out. Took it off and I can actually see the speaker now!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using xda app-developers app