How To Improve Music Quality? - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've noticed a very distinct difference in the music quality between my Nexus S and my iPad 2. When playing the same song in earphones, it sound much louder, clearer, and deeper on my iPad. It's almost like the Nexus doesn't go loud enough. How can I fix this?

Installing a kernel with Voodoo Sound (and the Voodoo Control app from the market) will improve sound quality and allow you to increase your sound output.

Or, just root and install voodoo control plus, that doesn't need a custom kernel...
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Is there any way to root the Nexus without using ADB?

Yes, you dont need adb to root... where you read "push adb..." in the root guide, replace by "plug usb cable, mount as usb storage and copy the file"
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Its super easy to root it..just fastboot OEM unlock then push the superuser zip and push cwm ..took me 10 min
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And with voodoo control it has amazing effect on the headphones
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Arcadia310 said:
Is there any way to root the Nexus without using ADB?
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One click root from me
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Borky_16 said:
One click root from me
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Link?
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Look in his sig.

Yup voodoo control... so good.
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Netarchy's 1.3.7 kernel has the updated v10 voodoo sound driver, there is a definite improvement over the stock sound when using voodoo control

the best and quick way is to have a better earphone.
however, looking forward for your testing for voodoo.

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Headphone sound sucks and low

Well it just does....anyone else with this issue..? Infused 2.1
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Sound is fine on my stock Infuse.
Not sure what might be different on your rom.
CM7, Nightly. Captivate
The output through my headphone Jack OS crap. Very low volume.
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Try voodoo sound from supercurio
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jdbeitz said:
Try voodoo sound from supercurio
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With voodoo...still low volume. doesnt matter if headphobes or a line out cable... The volume is significantly lower on my infuse than any one of my other devices.
I rarely use it....but he asked
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if you're still under warrenty, I'd try to take it back to att and get a new one
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Edit Update Script?
What do I need to edit or add to it? any help or info will be appreciated.
and yes I did a search but nothing came up. Thx Guys

Low microphone level during calls

People say my voice is low and they can barely hear me..on cm7 never heard that before.
Running stock rooted 2.3.7 matrix 4.5 kernel.
I tried using a voice recorder app and it sounded fine.
Anything I can do?
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r916 said:
People say my voice is low and they can barely hear me..on cm7 never heard that before.
Running stock rooted 2.3.7 matrix 4.5 kernel.
I tried using a voice recorder app and it sounded fine.
Anything I can do?
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Are you using voodoo sound? If so, do you have the oversampling enabled on the mic? If so, turn it off.
I have voodoo control but I do not see that option.
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Uninstalled voodoo control app and back to normal.
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r916 said:
Uninstalled voodoo control app and back to normal.
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In voodoo control you probably had hi-fi record checked.
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Sound boost for gnote?

Anywhere or app that can really boost the volume for gnote?..
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Try Equalizer... https://market.android.com/details?...sImNvbS5zbWFydGFuZHJvaWRhcHBzLmVxdWFsaXplciJd
Suoercurio is working on a App. He intends to release it before christmass...
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Volume+
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Volume + does work very good on rocket rom
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Tubgirl said:
Try Equalizer... https://market.android.com/details?...sImNvbS5zbWFydGFuZHJvaWRhcHBzLmVxdWFsaXplciJd
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This. Equalizer is the boss, works great.
I bought somekind of boost device on dealextreme. Works awesome. Its impossible to have maximum volume lol. Sorry for poor english.
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In my opinion Volume+ boost is the best app for sound boost
Just try
SuperCurio's Voodoo LOUDER app made for GNote. Boost done at hardware level for cleanest sound possible. The best volume booster out there hands down.
Audioboost sgs2 best by note
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Atrix_E said:
SuperCurio's Voodoo LOUDER app made for GNote. Boost done at hardware level for cleanest sound possible. The best volume booster out there hands down.
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+1 to Voodoo Louder. I use it with poweramp and teh synergistic effect it yields is just WOW.
It's like, if u have NOTE, u should have this Voodoo Louder.
spectrum analyzer effect?
Do we even have equalizer/spectrum analyzer effect app like EQu from elephantcandy app? I'm more interested in the spectrum effect.. would be cool if playing in the car.
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Volume + does work very good on rocket rom
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Which speaker modification>volume level you are set.me on 6 max.
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In the market, it says you have to be rooted to use it. Is this correct?
Kamau54 said:
In the market, it says you have to be rooted to use it. Is this correct?
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Yes!
Root your phone!
AudioBoost sgs2 (u have to pay for it Lol ) i set it to 81%
Careful ..just don't break your speaker when using it !
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.signalos.audioboostgs2&feature=search_result
Enjoy .

Quick question

I came from the nexus s and we were able to adjust the screen colors via the voodoo control app with a kernal that supported it. Well I think they pulled that app off the market all I see is voodoo sound. Well I'm was curious if it can be done on the g2x
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castro08 said:
I came from the nexus s and we were able to adjust the screen colors via the voodoo control app with a kernal that supported it. Well I think they pulled that app off the market all I see is voodoo sound. Well I'm was curious if it can be done on the g2x
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Well to put it shortly, nope.
No, voodoo anything isn't supported on our device.
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theking_13 said:
No, voodoo anything isn't supported on our device.
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voodoo sound is. I'm using it right now.

[Q]i9230 vs i9250

Anyone could give me reason why i shouldnt buy i9250 to replace my i9230?
Thanks guys
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hotmatua.parulian said:
Anyone could give me reason why i shouldnt buy i9250 to replace my i9230?
Thanks guys
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Your phone (nexus s) is i9023, not i9230 .
The only reason you shouldn't buy the i9250 is because it does not have a wolfson sound chip therefore not compatible with voodoo sound.
If you're not as audiophilic as i am, you should buy it.
ej8989 said:
Your phone (nexus s) is i9023, not i9230 .
The only reason you shouldn't buy the i9250 is because it does not have a wolfson sound chip therefore not compatible with voodoo sound.
If you're not as audiophilic as i am, you should buy it.
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what this voodoo sound for?im curious..is it anything to do with multimedia player or maybe an enhancement of audio quality when we use the headset?
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It's a app + kernel mod that brings the wolfson chip to its full potential. It's not a music player, but it works on any music player app.
You must be have a custom kernel that supports it. There's a BIG difference in sound quality.
at the moment im using cm10.1 nightlies..can i get that kernel from this rom?are there any config i should set to max the sound chip?
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hotmatua.parulian said:
at the moment im using cm10.1 nightlies..can i get that kernel from this rom?are there any config i should set to max the sound chip?
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CM10.1 stock kernel already has the voodoo sound mod.
All you gotta do now is download "voodoo sound" app from playstore. Configure to your own liking.
downloaded the latest voodoo sound from playstore..but i got stucked with the message tells me to buy it.. is there any free version available?
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already solved..i reinstalled the app..thankyou so much..would you mind to share me the optimal configuration?
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hotmatua.parulian said:
already solved..i reinstalled the app..thankyou so much..would you mind to share me the optimal configuration?
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i got everything checked.
the sound really depends on your head[hones.
what about the dsp manager?do i have to reset all the setting in dsp,afraid if its conflict with vodoo?
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hotmatua.parulian said:
what about the dsp manager?do i have to reset all the setting in dsp,afraid if its conflict with vodoo?
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you don't have to.

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