I noticed that after installing the ICS update the max volume is quieter than it used to be (possibly ASUS hack for fixing imbalance?) I would like to know if there is a way to boost the volume of the built-in speakers with an app or editing a file, please.
Cheers!
-M
Xda member since 2007
volume+ from the market.
PowerAmp music player and enable Direct Volume Control and/or gain in the app's settings. Tried Volume+ but to me it's just an equalizer thing, which seems to boost volume but at the cost of audio quality.
I have seen many equalizer apps and they create "loudness" not volume (basically boost the mid range near the high end)
My main problem is in Netflix, not music apps. The speaker just is not loud enough to watch anything on it without headphones anymore.
Cheers!
-M
Xda member since 2007
Install equalizer from market and crank everything up to maximum.
I experienced the same low volume problem after upgrading(?) to ICS, and Volume+ crashes immediately upon invocation for me. Have you found an adequate solution to the issue?
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dragon_76 said:
My main problem is in Netflix, not music apps.
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Supercurio is working on his Voodoo Plus app to be compatible with ICS, but I guess you already heard of that one. Available until Asus releases the kernel source to add modded kernels.
no sound also after ics update
Same problem.went to market downloaded equalizer by smartandriod app clicked on custom slid bars all the way up but then the middle bar backed off a littlebit sounded to tinny enabled bass boost to around 80% sounds great and it's free.
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So I've been looking for something to boost the volume in my bluetooth headphones. i tried DST mananger and that didn't touch it. is there something else i can do to fix this issue??
technokid said:
So I've been looking for something to boost the volume in my bluetooth headphones. i tried DST mananger and that didn't touch it. is there something else i can do to fix this issue??
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If you're using Gingerbread, Volume+ can give bluetooth sound a serious boost.
You can purchase it from the android market here:
market.android.com/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh&hl=en
Or install it manually for free from here (at least for now):
androidaudiohacks.com/home/
I've never had problems with music over bluetooth, but videos tend to be a lot quieter. Watching TV on a noisy train was very difficult before I got this app, but now I can hear it loud and clear.
P.S. Excuse the unlinked URLs above. I'm too much of a noob to post links apparently. Just add http
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If you're using Gingerbread, Volume+ can give bluetooth sound a serious boost.
You can purchase it from the android market here:
market.android.com/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh&hl=en
Or install it manually for free from here (at least for now):
androidaudiohacks.com/home/
I've never had problems with music over bluetooth, but videos tend to be a lot quieter. Watching TV on a noisy train was very difficult before I got this app, but now I can hear it loud and clear.
P.S. Excuse the unlinked URLs above. I'm too much of a noob to post links apparently. Just add http
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Thank you for this link it works awesome.
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CallMeQube said:
If you're using Gingerbread, Volume+ can give bluetooth sound a serious boost.
You can purchase it from the android market here:
market.android.com/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh&hl=en
Or install it manually for free from here (at least for now):
androidaudiohacks.com/home/
I've never had problems with music over bluetooth, but videos tend to be a lot quieter. Watching TV on a noisy train was very difficult before I got this app, but now I can hear it loud and clear.
P.S. Excuse the unlinked URLs above. I'm too much of a noob to post links apparently. Just add http
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it's fine.. and do u mean the original uhpdate from at&t or a rom using gingerbread?
Bluetooth volume boost?
I have a Samsung Captivate that runs on Firefly 3.0 froyo rom. The problem is that the audio of music and most importantly videos are not loud enough. Voodoo control plus does a great job of increasing the volume for wired headset. But I use bluetooth headset to listen to music and watch movies. I can hardly hear the audio in noisy environments.
Can someone suggest some app or fix or mod to increase volume in bluetooth headset?
I came to know that volume+ app for gingerbread does this job. Any similar app for froyo? or Voodoo control plus can actually help with BT headset volume boost?
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?
Hello.
Coming from an iPhone, where - when playing my music at the gym via headphones - i could barely reach 3/4 of the volume. With the INFUSE, i am full-on, and it's still insufficient. Volume is too low.
Any way to fix this?
THANKS
If you're running a custom rom it probably has voodoo sound activated which by default is set to -10 db.
Anyhow, go to the market and download voodoo control app (free), open the app and set the very first setting which is headphone amplifier to maximum.
Hmmm... I think ive seen what you describe yet i only remeber seeing while on bluetooth earpiece... I reflashed the rom and was fixed... I barely go above half volume on earpieces its really loud even at 3/4 for me atleast... Never had sound problems on Infuse... If anything... I wpuld have to say ots the clearest and loudest phone ive had so far
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I've seem in many related thread, people suggesting using volume + to address the problem. There is an improvement to the speaker volume indeed but no difference to the in call volume or when using headphone (listening to radio for example)
Anyways, my questions is that is there absolutely no way of implementing a fix through kernel? Are the all the kernel devs not experiencing this volume issue? I remember back then when the HD2 was ported from windows mobile to Android, the volume was a problem too but it was eventually solved by the kernel fix. Can something similar be done for the sensation?
This is just a side note. I have another Desire HD and the sound is awesome. By comparing the back, the Sensation's speaker grill is much bigger too.
Just an FYI - In Volume+ there are settings for headsets and an In call setting - this one is in experimental
the volume + settling for speaker works fine, the setting for headset works when playing music of movie via stock media player. (haven't tried compare 3rd party media player) But when listening to stock radio, it doesn't make any difference.
just hope there will be a permanent kernel fix soon.
Hi,
I'm new to this forum but I must say it's a good way to learn everything on mod for android!
I'm a happy user of the new google phone Nexus 5 but I have one problem lots of user are experimenting and can't find a solution :
The ringtone volume is very low and I miss lots of calls.
I've installed fauxsound but it only increase music played in google play apps or youtube !
I've tried volume+ without success.
I'm now searching for a mod/app (my phone is rooted) to hear my ringtone!
Thanks
HpNoTiQ56 said:
Hi,
I'm new to this forum but I must say it's a good way to learn everything on mod for android!
I'm a happy user of the new google phone Nexus 5 but I have one problem lots of user are experimenting and can't find a solution :
The ringtone volume is very low and I miss lots of calls.
I've installed fauxsound but it only increase music played in google play apps or youtube !
I've tried volume+ without success.
I'm now searching for a mod/app (my phone is rooted) to hear my ringtone!
Thanks
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Afaik, no such mod or app yet exists. As a workaround, you could amplify the ringtone(s) you use with a program like Audacity. Helps a bit.
Best option for now is to root and install Viper4Android. It is perhaps the best audio driver replacement there is and will allow you to increase the speker volume by as much as 6dB.
rogem_kk said:
Best option for now is to root and install Viper4Android. It is perhaps the best audio driver replacement there is and will allow you to increase the speker volume by as much as 6dB.
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I've downloaded it but can't notice any change.
Would you telle me how to increase by 6db?
Thanks,
HpNoTiQ56 said:
I've downloaded it but can't notice any change.
Would you telle me how to increase by 6db?
Thanks,
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Assuming you are rooted, unlocked, and the app/driver installed.
Settings, Sound, Music Effects - Viper4Android
in the Viper4Android control switch to Phone Speaker
Check Enabled
Settings, UI Settings - Moderate or Expert
Scroll all the way down and adjust the Output Gain
You can also play with the EQ to boost the most audible frequencies.
At least on my phone the call announce and ringtone are as loud as any phone I have ever owned.
In the very worst case it will give you nice control over how the music sounds.
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Assuming you are rooted, unlocked, and the app/driver installed.
Settings, Sound, Music Effects - Viper4Android
in the Viper4Android control switch to Phone Speaker
Check Enabled
Settings, UI Settings - Moderate or Expert
Scroll all the way down and adjust the Output Gain
You can also play with the EQ to boost the most audible frequencies.
At least on my phone the call announce and ringtone are as loud as any phone I have ever owned.
In the very worst case it will give you nice control over how the music sounds.
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nice tutorial! i only can get it to work with google music play, do any other music apps work with viper4android? i only use the speakers, not headphones
im on franco kernel and fauxsound app does NOT work
cobyman7035 said:
nice tutorial! i only can get it to work with google music play, do any other music apps work with viper4android? i only use the speakers, not headphones
im on franco kernel and fauxsound app does NOT work
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I am on bricked kernel. Everything good so far.