Hello fellow HTC sensation owners
As you might know, the sound on the sensation isn't very high. That is why you can get the app called Volume+ . With that you can adjust some settings and get higher and better sound. I got some setting that will do that so follow this:
This is in speaker settings.
Speaker Modifications (on(of course))
Virtual room effect (on)
EQ settings ( Good quality)
Volume Level(15)
Bass level(8)
Virtual room (3)
Low: 200
Low/mid: 168
Mid: 136
Mid/high: 34
High: 96
Volume level:15
Bass boost: 15
Echo/delay level: 1
These are the settings, I hope it helped your experience. I've tried it with headset settings as well, and it seems to help. If I helped remember to hit the THANKS button
Volume level 15?? that would be dangerous.. Thanks fire settings.. Will try it ...
Volume+ just won't work for me
Donald92 said:
Volume+ just won't work for me
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Why wont it work?
last I heard Volume+ doesn't work on the sensation
tony yayo said:
last I heard Volume+ doesn't work on the sensation
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Volume + works on my S4G but the app doesn't seem to run in the background at phone start up. I just click on the app icon then hit home button so it runs in the background then, but it does work for me.
I have tried this app before... Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I can gather it artificially boosts the volume, it doesn't make the phone properly louder.
When a quiet part of a song is playing the app boosts it, but when something really loud is playing, it stays loud, it doesn't become louder since the hardware is already pushed to the max. This way music gets distorted :\
But if I missed something and this app actually somehow "adds more volume", please tell me, since I could use more volume
tony yayo said:
last I heard Volume+ doesn't work on the sensation
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Volume+ works fine on my Senny.
I'm working with an older built though. (1.7.3 I think...)
I would play a song, then open Volume+ with the song playing and as you make adjustments in Volume+ you can hear the changes happening. Works just fine for me
I tried your settings so far it hasnt killed it
are you guys having any success increasing in-call volume? Not really working for me on arhd sense 3.0 or 3.5.
not working..help pls
not working..pls help
still not working :/
Donald92 said:
still not working :/
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Seriously dude? This is a year+ old, why are you bringing this up??
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My handset and speaker volume is pretty low.
Yes it force closes I've sent dev a alogcat
any other options for us?
jasminpa said:
any other options for us?
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There's an option in call settings for "Hearing aids" that says it'll bump up in-call volume. Haven't used it yet, so I don't know how well it works.
Granted I'm guessing it's -only- for phone calls, so for music/video playback I don't have an answer for you unfortunately.
Do you mean the speaker is as low as other HTC?
I thought it will be better than DHD and N1...
volume sucks
Low volume is one of the issues that bugs me with Sensation. The ring volume is low even at max and volume trough headphones is way too low.
This needs to be addressed by HTC ASAP in their new ROM.
The Stock music app has a feature called "SRS enhancement" It helps with the sound quality tremendously! It can be used either while listening to music or with the stock video player.
I've had good results from an app called Equalizer.
I changed the hearing aids setting and it has helped a lot for calls.
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Kitinas said:
There's an option in call settings for "Hearing aids" that says it'll bump up in-call volume. Haven't used it yet, so I don't know how well it works.
Granted I'm guessing it's -only- for phone calls, so for music/video playback I don't have an answer for you unfortunately.
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The "hearing aid" option does help out with the volume not just for calls but all other audio output as well. I guess I must be hard of hearing (by HTC's standards) because I really don't understand why the phone had such a low volume setting to begin with.
Well let's hope the Volume+ developer get it to work with the Sensation. I Just send him an email....
Hearing Aid is annoying because it doesn't help with speakerphone AND you can't lower the volume!
I installed volume+ today and it makes huge difference in sound quality
I think it is now supportable to HTC sensation
Thanks to its developer
Tulsi Patel
Volume+ (Sound Boost) APK
I am also using Volume+ and its working fine on my Sensation...it increases the volume level to a decent level. If you guys want to use the app. Then here is the latest version attached.
Please press"Thanks" if I have helped you in any manner.
mahesh_9j said:
I am also using Volume+ and its working fine on my Sensation...it increases the volume level to a decent level. If you guys want to use the app. Then here is the latest version attached.
Please press"Thanks" if I have helped you in any manner.
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same here. u can set different volume/bass boost/eq level for speaker, headset, and BT connection
Thanks Great app, I tried changing Hearing aid setting but this only work while on a call, this app works great...
mahesh_9j said:
I am also using Volume+ and its working fine on my Sensation...it increases the volume level to a decent level. If you guys want to use the app. Then here is the latest version attached.
Please press"Thanks" if I have helped you in any manner.
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how do u install this its not a apk
its .zip
thanks
cp3o said:
how do u install this its not a apk
its .zip
thanks
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Change the extension
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mahesh_9j said:
I am also using Volume+ and its working fine on my Sensation...it increases the volume level to a decent level. If you guys want to use the app. Then here is the latest version attached.
Can confirm it works
Please press"Thanks" if I have helped you in any manner.
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Volume+ is free in the market
Tulsi Patel
This app seems to be solving the issue with a low volume notification speaker. I find that the VR settings works the best and I notice a SIGNIFICANT difference.
volume+.apk 1.7.0
ariochenigma said:
This app seems to be solving the issue with a low volume notification speaker. I find that the VR settings works the best and I notice a SIGNIFICANT difference.
volume+.apk 1.7.0
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What are the appropriate settings? Like an average level boost?
I'm playing with it now. So far VR just gives a super tinny distorted sound. My preference for speaker is EQ on treble boost, bass enhance on +4 and volume level @ +8 for SRS. For ringtones I have it set to eq=goodquality, bassenhance=+3 and Volume=+8.
Stock ringtones don't require any fine tuning and sound pretty good regardless of setting but if you use music files with vocals you're not gonna be happy without playing around to find your preference. You're going to want to keep bass low no matter what with this speaker.
I haven't messed with the settings beneath that which seem to be fine tuning eq controls.
Link for those who had to go look for it. (Like I did)
http://androidaudiohacks.com/home/volume-gingerbread/download
I believe that is warez, because i just paid for volume+ yesterday..
Not warez. Volume+ is free on the dev's website, it supposedly has less features than the market version...
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Not warez. Volume+ is free on the dev's website, it supposedly has less features than the market version...
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Yep! this is listed at the bottom of the market page:
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This app is available for FREE on my website - www.androidaudiohacks.com
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I saw that option as well, but I figured I'd pay for it if it worked, which it does...well.
I have no problems paying for it. The dev worked hard to get this working and out on the market for us impatient hard hearing owners lol....
Oh ok, my mistake.
Ya this worked really well, i d/l the app from the site but ill go and buy this. Really big improvement when using speaker phone and on a call.
greengoldmello said:
I believe that is warez, because i just paid for volume+ yesterday..
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See, reading really IS fundamental XD
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Can someone post the best setting for speaker phone volume for this app
still playing with the settings but works great so far.
I can't say that this works for speakerphone. I see the sound differences when playing music and ringtones but there is absolutely no difference on a call.
When on a call in speakerphone, try turning bass up and down, volume up and down etc. You will see it doesn't respond to anything.
EyeAndroid said:
I can't say that this works for speakerphone. I see the sound differences when playing music and ringtones but there is absolutely no difference on a call.
When on a call in speakerphone, try turning bass up and down, volume up and down etc. You will see it doesn't respond to anything.
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Just wait for the volume mod from the evo3d to get released for the sensation. Unlocking may come first though.
The download file is a ZIP file and there is no apk in there. Can someone please guide me on how to install Volume+
mynlal said:
The download file is a ZIP file and there is no apk in there. Can someone please guide me on how to install Volume+
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Just rename the zip file from zip to apk.(VolumePlus1.7.0.zip to
VolumePlus1.7.0.apk)
Awesome Thanks, works like a charm now.
mynlal said:
The download file is a ZIP file and there is no apk in there. Can someone please guide me on how to install Volume+
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perhaps the developer got a wind of it and changed it but I just downloaded it and it's a APK file.
EyeAndroid said:
I can't say that this works for speakerphone. I see the sound differences when playing music and ringtones but there is absolutely no difference on a call.
When on a call in speakerphone, try turning bass up and down, volume up and down etc. You will see it doesn't respond to anything.
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I have to disagree. My wake alarm which uses the speakerphone was pretty low as the app setting was to read on loud. After upping the speaker and headset settings to the max volume, it wasn't bazooka tube loud thump but it was loud enough to wake me up .
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.
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Root your phone and use volume + or dsp manager. Works like a charm. My volume is LOUD
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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.
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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.
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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?
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
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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.
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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?
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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+).
But seriously, this wasn't an issue before JB. I listen to music at night with my headphones on, to drown out my husband's snoring. Before (I think before the JB update, but not positive), I could put it on a very low volume, and I'd barely hear it. This was great, as it didn't wake me up when a louder song came on.
Since upgrading to JB (again, I think that's when it started), the volume "slider" has specific notches and can no longer be set to any volume along the spectrum. The lowest "notch" is too loud at night and keeps waking me up.
Anybody know of an app or setting or something that would revert this back to a free sliding volume switch, where I could go so low, almost to the point of barely hearing it? I was startled nearly out of my pajamas last night, when Van Morrison screeched something in the middle of a relatively sedate song.
Thanks in advance!
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But seriously, this wasn't an issue before JB. I listen to music at night with my headphones on, to drown out my husband's snoring. Before (I think before the JB update, but not positive), I could put it on a very low volume, and I'd barely hear it. This was great, as it didn't wake me up when a louder song came on.
Since upgrading to JB (again, I think that's when it started), the volume "slider" has specific notches and can no longer be set to any volume along the spectrum. The lowest "notch" is too loud at night and keeps waking me up.
Anybody know of an app or setting or something that would revert this back to a free sliding volume switch, where I could go so low, almost to the point of barely hearing it? I was startled nearly out of my pajamas last night, when Van Morrison screeched something in the middle of a relatively sedate song.
Thanks in advance!
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if you have CWM installed i can fix that for you..
I haven't noticed a difference in volume since the update, but I never have the volume that low. You could just get headphones with inline volume controls to decrease the volume.
I never even used ics on this tablet so I don't know either..
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Edit default_gain.conf file .
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JJEgan said:
Edit default_gain.conf file .
jje
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Edit it how? Looking at the file, which is in the system/etc folder for those wondering, it is fairly non-intuative. What would you change to reduce the volume ?
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Or like SGS3 mod .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826387&highlight=default
Note 10.1 sound .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002197
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txtmikhail said:
if you have CWM installed i can fix that for you..
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I don't and am not even sure what it is. What would I have to do, and what are the consequences of installing that?
loribuono said:
I don't and am not even sure what it is. What would I have to do, and what are the consequences of installing that?
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CWM... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080366
CWM lets you install/change things on your tablet that the Company don't normally allow.. I have a sound mod that you could install if you havd cwm installed..
Noozxoide .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111763
This is a loud/ sound mod i enhanced... you can look at the review video in the link to see how it works.. I notice a big difference when using it and this mod works with any app on your tablet not just music players.. There is a version in the Playstore but doesn't work correct so i enhance it with some mods there is also a Equalizer included to lower or raise volume if needed..
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CWM... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080366
CWM lets you install/change things on your tablet that the Company don't normally allow.. I have a sound mod that you could install if you havd cwm installed..
Noozxoide .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111763
This is a loud/ sound mod i enhanced... you can look at the review video in the link to see how it works.. I notice a big difference when using it and this mod works with any app on your tablet not just music players.. There is a version in the Playstore but doesn't work correct so i enhance it with some mods there is also a Equalizer included to lower or raise volume if needed..
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And this would allow me to make the minimum volume lower? Everything I've been looking at is all about making things louder.
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And this would allow me to make the minimum volume lower? Everything I've been looking at is all about making things louder.
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Sorry i read this wrong.. i thought you wanted it louder.. but yes you can still use the equalizer with this and set everything low so the volume will also be lower.. and when you need that extra boost it will be there also...
install the market version and turn down the eq settings might help.. You dont need CWM with this version.. you have to download it because the tablet is incompatible with it in the playstore.. once installed open the app and click on app to open it..
the top option is for your headphones
the middle option is for the tablet speakers
the bottom is for bluetooth
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install the market version and turn down the eq settings might help.. You dont need CWM with this version.. you have to download it because the tablet is incompatible with it in the playstore.. once installed open the app and click on app to open it..
the top option is for your headphones
the middle option is for the tablet speakers
the bottom is for bluetooth
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Thanks for providing this. I installed it and have no idea what to do with it. I know I have to select the first option, but after that I'm lost. And I don't notice any changes in sound with the headphones on, when I change any of these settings. Any idea what I might want to change to get lower minimum volume?
Edit: I selected this as my MusicFX option, under my Sound settings.
loribuono said:
Thanks for providing this. I installed it and have no idea what to do with it. I know I have to select the first option, but after that I'm lost. And I don't notice any changes in sound with the headphones on, when I change any of these settings. Any idea what I might want to change to get lower minimum volume?
Edit: I selected this as my MusicFX option, under my Sound settings.
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ok click the top option
than scroll down to "deliever balance natural soundstage and premium bass".. check this
now click the eq graph and move the bars down to your likings.. once done click ok..
Edit: best to play music while doing the adjustments so you will notice difference
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ok click the top option
than scroll down to "deliever balance natural soundstage and premium bass".. check this
now click the eq graph and move the bars down to your likings.. once done click ok..
Edit: best to play music while doing the adjustments so you will notice difference
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Got it. Thank you very much!
glad i could help over a month later..lol