I recently upgraded from CM7.1 to CM9. I love everything about this, but for some reason the earpiece volume is overly loud. With the volume adjusted all the way down, I still have to hold it 6"+ away from my head while on a call.
Troubleshooting steps I've taken:
Full wipe of caches
Reinstall of ROM
Re-download & reinstall ROM
Scouring forums and using google-fu attempting to find someone who's had a similar issue, but no joy.
I did find a thread detailing an import of libaudio.so from a previous ROM, but the file structure wasn't identical and I didn't want to mess things up anymore than I already have. I've attempted messing around with DSP, but I'm not sure if the 3 settings available (speaker, BT, headset) even apply to the earpiece.
I included a screenshot of my current kernel version & software if that helps. Any assistance would be appreciated.
EDIT: Problem solved. I'm not sure the root issue, but after several back and forths I've found a workaround. Usually when I would initiate a call, volume would be on the lowest setting (albeit unnaturally loud). Adjusting the volume via the external buttons to its max, then back down lowered the earpiece volume to a tolerable level.
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I am almost positive this question has been asked before, but alas...
For reasons unknown, my Nexus S seems to have inconsistent volume levels.
1. Regardless of how loud the volume is set to, the "operation" sound effects are ALWAYS at bare-audible levels. For example, when the screen is turned off it's almost impossible to hear the noise. This holds true even when the system volume is at maximum.
2. In call volume is always low, and yet the speakerphone volume is always SUPER loud.
The posts I've read before always seem to mention it being a problem with the Nexus S phone itself, but how is that possible? If the sound comes out then the sound comes out. It would seem to me like a problem with Gingerbread.
i use this to keep my volumes set properly
http://www.appbrain.com/app/audiomanager-widget/com.smartandroidapps.audiowidget
WOW thanks for that link. It solved the problem immediately. I'm not exactly sure what the issue is with the actual Gingerbread software though...why don't the volume levels adjust properly?
Also, I saw your post in another topic and found your signature (image) to be quite fascinating. I too have used many of those phones actually.
On a side note, can you (or anyone) explain why my topic was moved from the Nexus S board?
yeah i recently learned about audio widget, and it seems to be able to seperate out different system level audio vs call audio etc. not sure why this isnt available in stock android, but this app is able to do it. so its a must have.
I installed an unofficial version of cm 10 that was linked by someone here in one of the forums, named "cm-10-20120816-d2vzw.zip", other than NFC (which I don't care about), everything works, even mms, I have cwm 6.0.1.2, and aosp kernel, so no kernel required. It runs VERY smooth, I've been using it instead of TW for a few days now, and happy with it. Anyway, when I get calls, every time, the in-call volume shows low, but it's at its loudest possible, I have to click higher, then lower to get it under control. I have installed volume+, but that doesn't really seem to have any effect on any volume anyway, but regardless, this resets on EVERY call, I don't think volume+ would cause that. It resets again for the next call even if I lower it of the previous calls. Does anyone know a fix? Any way to get the in call volume setting to stick? All other volume settings are remembered, why not this? It's so out someone walking by 50 ft away could hear the phone (not speakerphone) clearly. Really need help with this!
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Is there an app or other software to boost the volume? All my volume settings are maxed and i cant really hear the caller. Sometimes, though, it comes in just fine, but most of the time it doesnt.
Thanks
DJRepresent said:
Is there an app or other software to boost the volume? All my volume settings are maxed and i cant really hear the caller. Sometimes, though, it comes in just fine, but most of the time it doesnt.
Thanks
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I had this problem with another phone and after an extensive search, I ultimately gave up on it. I will share what I tried and maybe save you a little trouble.
First and simplest, try gently cleaning out the earpiece with a little toothpick, a pin, or better yet blow it out with some air. This seems to work for some people, as overtime gunk can build up inside the screen.
Next, there are a lot of apps that claim to work as volume boosters. Most of them are for speaker volume and not for in-call volume. After sifting through many of them I found one or two that claimed to help in call volume but they really did not work. If you go this route then "happy hunting".
Some ROMs have a hearing aid setting under the Accessibility options but I couldn't tell you which. The ROM I'm using has ways to change the volume steps for all volume settings and that might help (I'm using Liquid Smooth found here in the DEV section).
There is an Xposed module that enables you to adjust some volume steps.
Viper for Android gives you a lot of control over the sound of the device (it has Xloud) and it works well with the Apollo Music Player found on many ROMs but I can't say for sure it helps in-call volume. It sure makes music sound good though.
Last and hardest, if you are rooted and have a file managing app, you can go into the system files and edit them. This would probably require the assistance of a dev who could tell you exactly where these file are located and what the correct settings should be. Of course, there is always a chance of damaging your phone this way.
That's all I know. Hopefully, one of these options will work for you, or someone wiser will jumped in with a better solution. Good luck!
You need to tell everyone what software you are using and how long you have been having a problem.
External speaker volume:
Music = good
Videos = good
Online media play = good
Games = good
Ringtones/ SMS = good
Touch-screen tap sound = good
Phone calls = shockingly bad
(Also, the in-call volume, i.e. with external speaker turned off, isn't very great either)
I am not sure why this problem is occuring.
I'm certain it was not there/ or this apparent during Nougat (Viper ROM). Currently I'm on Oreo (LeeDroid) and have been told it is not a ROM-related issue.
I have tried the following attempted solutions but to no avail:
- Viper4Android (definitely enhances volume generally except for external speaker during phone calls; I have tried various settings)
- Modifying the mixer_paths speaker parameters
- Oreo Volume boost USonic headphone & speakers by Golv
- Turning up the volume manually during phone calls (during both external speaker on & off)
Any one else noticed this issue?
Any help/ pointers in the right direction please.........
The volume will be limited to prevent feedback into the microphones. It is not advised to mess with the volume on a htc as you might bugger it altogether. The phone is at its loudest from factory as it is hardware limited. Any increases over a stock rom is a placebo.
shivadow said:
The volume will be limited to prevent feedback into the microphones. It is not advised to mess with the volume on a htc as you might bugger it altogether. The phone is at its loudest from factory as it is hardware limited. Any increases over a stock rom is a placebo.
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My external speaker volume issue (during phone calls) has resolved since updating to LeeDroids latest ROM (I couldn't see any difference between the various mixer_paths files of my previous & current ROM versions, so not sure what caused the problem).
In terms of volume loudness (external speaker), I can definitely appreciate a clear difference (i.e. a louder volume) using Viper4Android.
Last few phone had little to no dev support, so I've been away from the root/rom game for awhile. Just picked up a Oneplus 9 and happy to see development going on.
My only complaint so far with this phone is that the system volume is tied to the ringer volume. I want to find a way to silence system sounds completely (things like beep when plugged in, beep with GA, beep with keyboard speech input, etc.). There may be several ways to go, and thought I would ask to see if anyone could put me on the right track (following list are things I've, more or less, done with past phones which had this same "feature")...
ROM suggestions that come with a separated system/ringtone volume?
Xposed mod which decouples or mutes system volume?
App which can mute or decouple system volume?
Root + a list of system sound files that can be zeroed out?
I am open to any suggestions, as long as I can get this fixed.