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Better volume control needed on Android

I often listen to music on my Nexus 7 using Spotify.
At the same time I enjoy playing certain games, which inevitably have sound on them.
A lot of the time the sound on the game overpowers my music, and so when I go to turn the volume down, it turns down everything, including my music, so the game still overpowers the music.
When turning down the volume, and pressing the settings button that appears next to the volume bar (that displays the volume of media, notifications, ringer, etc.) it would be useful if the apps currently displaying sound would appear so you can change the volume of individual apps. So I could turn down the volume of my game however leave Spotify at full volume.
(Pretty sure this isn't possible right now?)
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So what you're saying is you want to change volumes of individual apps, through the Android system.
Bro, my Windows computer can do that, and I don't think my Mac can (correct me if I'm wrong). It can probably be done, but I don't think it would be easy to manage an interface for the volume of every app. When you go into settings-sound-volumes, it currently gives you all the adjustable sounds. Now imagine having a slider for EVERY app. It could amount to hundreds of different sliders!
Anyhow, it's up to the app developers to add a setting for volume of the game. Most do, just look around for it
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Basically, I'll explain with screenshots.
So when you change the volume, you click the settings button to the right of it.
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Then the screen comes up with all the volume sliders.
In addition to what is already there, the apps CURRENTLY playing sound on the device (for example, temple run and spotify) would also appear and you could drag their individual sliders.
Make sense? Very much like the windows volume mixer
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I don't believe it is possible. I would like the versatility of this too, but alas.

polobunny said:
I don't believe it is possible. I would like the versatility of this too, but alas.
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Yeah. In an android update, such as key lime pie, would be awesome!
Here's a mockup I did:

tomhurst said:
Yeah. In an android update, such as key lime pie, would be awesome!
Here's a mockup I did:
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This would take the app developers changing how the volume is controled as well as Android adding the ability in. I really dont see this happening as most developers want everything built into the app so it is compatible with more android versions.

zelendel said:
This would take the app developers changing how the volume is controled as well as Android adding the ability in. I really dont see this happening as most developers want everything built into the app so it is compatible with more android versions.
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The app developer shouldn't need to do anything, the system should be able to control the volume of each app, as this would be a new Android feature, and doesn't need anything in the apps themselves updated.
Like the Windows Volume Mixer, apps don't need to change anything to work with it, Windows controls them itself.

tomhurst said:
The app developer shouldn't need to do anything, the system should be able to control the volume of each app, as this would be a new Android feature, and doesn't need anything in the apps themselves updated.
Like the Windows Volume Mixer, apps don't need to change anything to work with it, Windows controls them itself.
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This is not windows. Linux is a whole another story. The way the OS is made The app developers will need to hook into an options for the system to control the volume. It is a security feature built into linux to prevent apps or the system from interfering.

Aww dang there go my hopes haha
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Well my cyanogenmod 10 has this... I can control the music n game's sound simontaneously while playing...

Chahat16 said:
Well my cyanogenmod 10 has this... I can control the music n game's sound simontaneously while playing...
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He is not looking for that. He is looking to control them independently from the system sounds menu. This is not an option in android at the moment.

zelendel said:
He is not looking for that. He is looking to control them independently from the system sounds menu. This is not an option in android at the moment.
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Exactly
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Hearing news of android notebooks coming out. This would definitely help make android a more fully functional operating system!
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Sorry for bringing back to life this old topic but I was wondering if there is no new hack allowing this per apps volume control.

[APP][update 17] Photo Button - make photo using volume buttons

Simple app for taking photos by using volume buttons. No need to unlock the phone!
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Despite the fact that button phones became a thing of the past and touch screens perform almost any functions, in some cases buttons are much handier. For example, when you need to take an instant or secret photo. In case of a touch screen, you have to take several steps: unlock the phone, turn on the camera and press “take a picture” icon.
The Photo Button app enables you to take pictures without unlocking the phone. Just double-press any volume button and you have a photo!
The program has the option of switching from landscape to portrait mode, turning off sound and vibration when taking a picture. Additionally, the app gives notifications about new snaps.
To make the app power saving, activation and deactivation functions were added. The functions were complemented with a little widget for easier use.
Currently the application works on most models of mobile phones. But unfortunately, there are some phone models which don’t support the app, for example, some LG and Motorola models.
Install from Google Play
How to use it?
1. Install and start app.
2. When phone is locked (screen off) quickly press two times volume button (+ or -)
***New version***
Improved performance (especially one camera phones)
Flash settings
The focus mode (off auto shooting speed increases!)
Shooting mode settings
Notification about new photos added, you can click on it once to view a picture
Widget to control the activation of the camera added. Helps to quickly turn on / off applications to conserve power.
Vibration settings
Sound settings
Bug fixing
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The application still in development. If you check it on your device, write here.

Works like a charm . thanks
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Works great on my Samsung Galaxy S4

Can somebody try it on HTC One?

vladimir_nsk said:
Works great on my Samsung Galaxy S4
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Please, check pro version. I will be very grateful.

new version 1.3.5.2 available
Fix work on more phones
Fix phone reboot bug

Great app - works flawlessly on my p990 with TonyP's cm10.1. Would like to see a possibility to use press up- and down keys together instead of the double press option.
But all in all perfect for snapshots =). Thanks man...
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Thanks!
SamReciter said:
Would like to see a possibility to use press up- and down keys together instead of the double press option.
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I'll try to do it, but I fear that it is unlikely.

mgrmobi said:
Please, check pro version. I will be very grateful.
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I'd like, but I didn't assign credit card to my account with google play.

This is great, I've been trying to do this with Tasker for like a year haha. To make this perfect for me, it would have an option to take a quick picture when holding down power and volume up buttons (just like taking a screen shot except with vol up instead of vol down) Would gladly pay for the pro version for that feature.

KitWasHere said:
This is great, I've been trying to do this with Tasker for like a year haha. To make this perfect for me, it would have an option to take a quick picture when holding down power and volume up buttons (just like taking a screen shot except with vol up instead of vol down) Would gladly pay for the pro version for that feature.
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Thanks. I'll try to make it (holding down power and volume up).

mgrmobi said:
Can somebody try it on HTC One?
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Unable to install it.
Market say that it's incompatible with HTC One.

Shinzah said:
Unable to install it.
Market say that it's incompatible with HTC One.
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Hm, it's very strange. It's must be compatible with all modern HTC phones. I'll try to find reason.

mgrmobi said:
Hm, it's very strange. It's must be compatible with all modern HTC phones. I'll try to find reason.
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I checked it on HTC One, it's ok.

I buy pro version of this app in 2013, I buy new phone but is removed from Google Play store, anyone have .apk I really need this app.

Notification volume

Ringtones- fine
Notifications are really really weak tho, any way to boost them since there's no x-loud this time
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I found a bug: setting the S-Force Front Surround option in the audio menu, phone does not ring when I receive whatsapp notifications.

I can't believe more people aren't mentioning this. I can barely hear notifications when the phone is in my pocket.
When you select the notification the volume is fine. Surely there's got to be some way of increasing it...

It really is ridiculously quiet.
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I agree too - I'd like separate Notification/Ringtone volume adjustments. I never hear when I get e-mails of messages etc.

Can you better investigate this bug? It's an hw or sw problem?
Every people can confirm this? With all volumes at the highest level , notifications are like at the minimum in every app.
When you choose the sound....it is loud and clear..... then it become very very low...
Which fw have you?

It's the same on the Z2. Really can't see how Sony haven't sorted it yet (that's assuming they think it is a bug). Have tried different firmwares, the only thing that can sort it (on the Z2) is flashing a 3rd party fix which you really shouldn't have to do on a £500 phone!!

So, is there no way to boost up notification volume? I just live with it with vibrat functions, but i not like vibrating...

Guys... please go to Sony support forums and bash it out on them!
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z3-Z3-Dual/bd-p/xperia_z3
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z3-Z3-Dual/notification-volume/m-p/838285#U838285

Not a single reply from them
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I just found this issue. How the heck are we supposed to know when we get messages except constantly checking the phone...

Pebble

3Shirts said:
Pebble
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Haha, I have gear live which works a treat, but seriously; the volume in general is very loud on full, but notification volume sucks

This worked for me but for right now am i having difficulties repeating the success.
1. Go to settings - sound - system notification sound: select no sound. Do the same with whatsapp settings.
2. Install lightflow. Go to lightflow notification settings, set an mp3 file other than the ones found preinstalled in your phone as individual notification sounds for whatsapp, whatsapp groups, gmail, messages etc.
3. Go to lightflow volume settings, activate individual lightflow notification sounds and adjust their volume to the max ( louder than phone ringing tones ).
I am using "nextel" sound that i downloaded from zedge ages ago. It now plays as loud as in my previoud phone LG G2. I am using it with whatsapp and am very happy.
I did try to replicate this procedure and cut a small piece of a moby song and set it as gmail notification sound. Not as loud as my whatsapp sound. The piece that i cut from the song wasn´t so loud to begin with. I´ll try again with a louder piece of song or a new zedge - tune when i have time.

Nice experiments but I do think we need to get Sony to recognise it as a proper issue. At least it is only software and should be easy to fix...right?

This problem comes from the Z2, if SONY wanted to fix it already would have.
I think we'll have to keep quiet Android L

The notification sound volume from Z2 is better than Z3. Now I rely on the vibration which I not like it.

I have the same problem with my Z3 Ringtones fine but all notifications are ridiculously low.
Can't even hear the "plop" when I send a message in WhatsApp and hear a incoming message notification.
Coming from the HTC Ones I'm very disappointing. On the One I had full control of all sounds, is it like so hard to make a drawer to control sounds the same way? Can't even root the phone to get a solution cause of the damn bootloader.
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jamieroquai said:
I have the same problem with my Z3 Ringtones fine but all notifications are ridiculously low.
Can't even hear the "plop" when I send a message in WhatsApp and hear a incoming message notification.
Coming from the HTC Ones I'm very disappointing. On the One I had full control of all sounds, is it like so hard to make a drawer to control sounds the same way? Can't even root the phone to get a solution cause of the damn bootloader.
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You just have to use normalized mp3s and there's no problem. Load your mp3s into Audacity or some other (free) sample editor, normalise them (it increases the volume uniformly, peaking at 100% usually), save them, copy them to your phone. Loud!

poldie said:
You just have to use normalized mp3s and there's no problem. Load your mp3s into Audacity or some other (free) sample editor, normalise them (it increases the volume uniformly, peaking at 100% usually), save them, copy them to your phone. Loud!
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Still not normal that on a 600€ phone you need to do such things
I tried some notifications from Zedge but they are too loud now as you cannot change just notification volume without lowering ringtone..

[Galaxy s7] How can I turn off camera sound on s7 Korea without root?

On s7 korea ver, even in slient mode I can't do it.
But If it impossible (I don't hope that), please tell me a other way, how can I root and turn off it ?
I read it
http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-root-the-Samsung-Galaxy-S7-and-S7-edge-Exynos_id79321
and
http://www.droidviews.com/disable-camera-shutter-sound-without-root/
And I can't find Shutter.ogg file where it is.
Please help me. :'(

I just turn "System" volume down

What does it mean? Please guide me (korea ver)

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It does'nt work
Is Your s7 Korea ver?
p/s: Can you find Shutter.ogg file in your s7?

No, mine is international
shutter.ogg is here:
/system/media/audio/ui

*Detection* said:
No, mine is international
shutter.ogg is here:
/system/media/audio/ui
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wow you can do it
yours's rooted right?
can you show me your screen (has shutter.ogg on)? please

No I'm not rooted, I just turn the system volume down

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No I'm not rooted, I just turn the system volume down
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What explorer app do you use?

ES File Explorer
You need root to remove/rename that file though, but you can see it without root

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ES File Explorer
You need root to remove/rename that file though, but you can see it without root
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thank for your help
p/s: How long do you use your s7?

I have the same trouble with this. I found the shutter.ogg but how can i turn off it. I try to rename or delete it but impossible.
Are there other way to turn off shutter sound without root?

I use 'app volume control' which allows volume adjustment for individual app without root. This feature can also be found in Samsung's sound assistance. However, I haven't tried on the latter.

In some countries there is a law prohibiting the muting of shutter sounds. Most CSCs play it through the system sound channel but some use a special immutable channel. I assume Korea has that law so you'll need to either root or flash a different region's firmware.

sanctitude888 said:
This feature can also be found in Samsung's sound assistance. However, I haven't tried on the latter.
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It's so close to working. The problem is that I can't get the camera to make a sound (ironically) that Soundassistant will pick up. Soundassistant won't let me choose the volume of an app unless it's actively making a sound. Any ideas?

that be me said:
It's so close to working. The problem is that I can't get the camera to make a sound (ironically) that Soundassistant will pick up. Soundassistant won't let me choose the volume of an app unless it's actively making a sound. Any ideas?
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Play the shutter.ogg audio file through a media player on repeat?

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Play the shutter.ogg audio file through a media player on repeat?
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Then Soundassistant picks up the media player and asks to change the volume for it. The sound would need to come from the camera app.

that be me said:
Then Soundassistant picks up the media player and asks to change the volume for it. The sound would need to come from the camera app.
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Burst shots should play the shutter_multiple.ogg for longer than one shot would play
Just keep the shutter button held down for as long as you need

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Burst shots should play the shutter_multiple.ogg for longer than one shot would play
Just keep the shutter button held down for as long as you need
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Unfortunately, this doesn't work either. While the shutter button is held down, I can't interact with the overlay to adjust the volume. Even if I could, when the shutter noise is going off for burst shots, Soundassistant doesn't pick up on it.
Appreciate the suggestions.

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Unfortunately, this doesn't work either. While the shutter button is held down, I can't interact with the overlay to adjust the volume. Even if I could, when the shutter noise is going off for burst shots, Soundassistant doesn't pick up on it.
Appreciate the suggestions.
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Maybe yet another security feature from Samsung, like trying to take screenshots in certain apps is disabled
Starting to sound like rooting might be your only option
With the G930F just turning the system volume slider down kills the camera shutter sound so I just leave that turned off 24/7

Loud notificationsounds

My notificationsound is very loud. The sliders are on the lowest level. Is there a way to make the sound less loud?
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raho78 said:
My notificationsound is very loud. The sliders are on the lowest level. Is there a way to make the sound less loud?
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A quieter tone or if you are root, lower your levels with viper.

mikex8593 said:
A quieter tone or if you are root, lower your levels with viper.
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yes, i remember i used viper4android or something similar.
A workaround could be to edit notification sound and decrease volume by 5db , saving to a new sound

xdauser2018 said:
yes, i remember i used viper4android or something similar.
A workaround could be to edit notification sound and decrease volume by 5db , saving to a new sound
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You could manually edit build prop, but I couldn't direct you to what line exactly.

Thanks for all the advise! I was hoping it was a OP6 problem because all my sounds are very loud.

I have the same problem with the notification sounds. After the 5.1.6 update they don't seem to be affected by any of the volume controls.

My op6 is not loud. How make you louder?

for me 5.1.7 did not fix it...

All of the sounds are very loud because on 5.1.5 everyone was complaining that the sounds were too low. So OnePlus pushed up the volume. You can go on to the OnePlus Community forums if you want to read all the complaints about how low the sound was

The problem was people complaining it was too low. For me personally, the audio was just fine. never missed a call or any notification at all, anyway...everybody had to complain. So now ONEPLUS boosted up the levels to a point you can hear your phone ringing across the building in minimum level.
Funny thing is: I have to use an app to decrease screen brightness to lower levels than minimum at night, and i have to use another app/kernel to decrease the sound to minimum levels too. lol. I love this phone with all my heart, but i hate having to hack 2 basic settings

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The problem was people complaining it was too low. For me personally, the audio was just fine. never missed a call or any notification at all, anyway...everybody had to complain. So now ONEPLUS boosted up the levels to a point you can hear your phone ringing across the building in minimum level.
Funny thing is: I have to use an app to decrease screen brightness to lower levels than minimum at night, and i have to use another app/kernel to decrease the sound to minimum levels too. lol. I love this phone with all my heart, but i hate having to hack 2 basic settings
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Which app do you use to lower the volume?

The problem with the sound will be fixed in a next update
This issue will be fixed in next update, please verify by that time. Any other concerns, please create a new thread for further help.
Thank you and have a nice day.
Best wishes,
OnePlus Bug Hunters
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raho78 said:
The problem with the sound will be fixed in a next update
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Looks like it's fixed..

Can some help pls, I dont have the volume slider for a notifications, only for ringtone (this is for notification too). Is there some mode or option to enable this?

chetbiz said:
Can some help pls, I dont have the volume slider for a notifications, only for ringtone (this is for notification too). Is there some mode or option to enable this?
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I too am waiting for someone to answer. There are guys who are using gravity box but it needs Xposed. If there is any other way to show the notification volume other than xposed I am waiting for that.

mjp93 said:
I too am waiting for someone to answer. There are guys who are using gravity box but it needs Xposed. If there is any other way to show the notification volume other than xposed I am waiting for that.
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I installed xposed tomorrow with ringer and notification volume unlink module. Unfortunately didn't find any other options, hope developers will add this basic option to some update. For now it works fine for me.

chetbiz said:
I installed xposed tomorrow with ringer and notification volume unlink module. Unfortunately didn't find any other options, hope developers will add this basic option to some update. For now it works fine for me.
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Okay so there is no other option then xposed
I cannot use xpose because of some reasons so I have to wait for inbuilt feature or should use custom ROM.

Volume control from the play store works on OP6
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=netroken.android.persistfree

dgunn said:
Volume control from the play store works on OP6
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=netroken.android.persistfree
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I just tried the app and I can't leave notification at 100% and lower the phone ringer volume, they move together when I change one of them. App is a no go unless I'm missing something

Apparently you did not search the settings for the ring and notifications separation toggle