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[Q] Low music volume on earphones Galaxy S2

Hi,
Just converted to android from iphone.
When listening to music via earphones, im noticing the volume isnt that loud even when ive turned it up to the max (15).
Ive seen other posts explaining how to get into service mode and amend some volume settings, but this only applies to in call volume. Im looking to increase the volume when listening to music.
The current volume is def too low.

Bump.. Need help!

Using sennheiser cx180, getting amazing sound quality

any fix for this yet? really annoying!

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that makes two of us now. please someone nut this out

Bump. Same problem

Same problem here.

And another one here with same problem.
When I increase "Media volume" it only increases volume until it gets to about 50% on the bar, after that nothing happens when I continue to raise it to a full bar.

Bump same problem here, up full its about 3/4 the volume of my iPhone, its fine in quiet environments but and ambient noise at all and you hear it over this. Its just one of the many frustrations of this phone when it comes to music. Seriously thinking about eBaying it,

Cyanogen and MIUI teams are looking into porting their ROMs to the Galaxy S 2. That should fix everything

Hey guys is there a fix for this yet?? I am running lite'ning Rom and even before this the volume from music through the headset is so so low!!! In ambiant places like the bus or walking through the city u can forget talking to anyone or listening to music!!!
Is there anything that can boost it??? On my old iphone when i jailbreaked it i got an app that mad it very loud that i could not put it On full lol... Pls guys if anything please reply!!!! :-(

Anyone with any solotion to this please??? its the only real fault with the phone
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Had the same problem...
Hey, I had the same problem with my unlocked Galaxy S II, The volume would not go up even at 15, same level of sound on all numbers. All I did was reboot it and now it works fine. you should try it too

seriously this is the phone that is apparently the 'best of 2011', yet it has such a huge glaring bug like this? To shock new buyers who were told this phone was great?
This is a dealbreaker. Volume on a phone matters. Why hasn't a solution been offered, or rather why is this such a concealed ill-discussed problem?

I don't think it's quite a bug or Samsung's fault. I've been using original Ipod earbuds from the Apple Store and they work like a charm. But when I try to use some sony headset, the sound is all noisy and it's quality sucks. I think that there may be a problem like drivers or something on how the signial is sent to the terminal.

madmaximillian said:
seriously this is the phone that is apparently the 'best of 2011', yet it has such a huge glaring bug like this? To shock new buyers who were told this phone was great?
This is a dealbreaker. Volume on a phone matters. Why hasn't a solution been offered, or rather why is this such a concealed ill-discussed problem?
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What are you using then ?
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madmaximillian said:
seriously this is the phone that is apparently the 'best of 2011', yet it has such a huge glaring bug like this? To shock new buyers who were told this phone was great?
This is a dealbreaker. Volume on a phone matters. Why hasn't a solution been offered, or rather why is this such a concealed ill-discussed problem?
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BUMP!!
Same problem here, what is going on here??
I shouldn't have to root and mod my phone to be able to hear a call on the street or to listen to music. Which isn't a solution anyway.
WTF??
had anybody contacted samsung support?

Still nobody knows what is wrong?
My other media players, computers, hifis all play at ok volumes, so the problem is with the phone..
Any input appreciated
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Can try this by SuperCurio. VoodooLOUDER is for SGSIIs but it is paid* and also Root.
*From Market Description
Only after its fully confirmed by a wizard that the application will work on your device, you're allowed to purchase it.
Simple answer: it's a commercial app accessible via a free compatibility detection.
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Think right now that is about all that you will get w/o hardware hacks or something directly from Samsung.
I use Voodoo Control App on my GS1 with a Voodoo kernel and it works like a charm.
Voodoo + PowerAmp + Bose in-ears = Pure Sonic Enjoyment.

There are from what i know a few fixes for this (i think)
If you are running Cyanogenmod7.1 you have the DSP Equalizer that helps to boost the volume of your device.
Ive heard of a App on the market Called Volume plus (never used it but from searching on the internet ive heard of this)
And then if you are using Power Amp you can have full control of adjusting volume through the settings in the music player

Increasing movie playback volume

I have a few films on my transformer but some are hard to hear when on the tube, I have it set to full volume and also have installed equlizer to increase the volume but still not that loud.
Any suggestions?

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serpicoUK said:
I have a few films on my transformer but some are hard to hear when on the tube, I have it set to full volume and also have installed equlizer to increase the volume but still not that loud.
Any suggestions?
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Use Voodoo control. you can get it off the market.

Voodoo control needs Root, custom kernel, but it works.
Also you can try Volume+ - it worked for me (even on stock).

i tried volume +- pre root . but voodoo is much better

I have tried volume+ buyt didnt work for me and i donyt think my transformer can be rooted, are they the only 2 ways?
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serpicoUK said:
I have tried volume+ buyt didnt work for me and i donyt think my transformer can be rooted, are they the only 2 ways?
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You think? Or you are SURE? Different things.

davebugyi said:
You think? Or you are SURE? Different things.
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Ahoj, Aka sa mas?
I think....

serpicoUK said:
Ahoj, Aka sa mas?
I think....
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Dakujem Dobre.
But be sure, to check the Development thread, because there is a new root tool - it made possible to root mine! And it is working like a charm. Voodoo kernel also.
Also made a guide in the General section if you need a little help.

davebugyi said:
Dakujem Dobre.
But be sure, to check the Development thread, because there is a new root tool - it made possible to root mine! And it is working like a charm. Voodoo kernel also.
Also made a guide in the General section if you need a little help.
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You are the man, thank you very much.
Worked a treat now have a rooted transformer and voodoo control.
Next time I am in Slovakia I will buy you a drink

Volume + worked for me. However you have to understand that it has a lot to have the audio was encoded too. I have seen differences in the increase volume + provides from movie to movie.

Downmixing 5.1 audio without applying normalization and (in my case) a small volume boost can result in an annoyingly quiet stereo track.. with some loud parts coming from the original L/R 5.1 track.. (I think its l/r).. anyways.. Our silly devices are incapable of decoding and/or passing thru AC3 audio.. so when/if you convert the audio.. apply normalization at the very least.

EQ works for me. I turn all the sliders up and it just works. TF still sounds like crap tho (quality) but at least I can hear it.

N5 Questions

Hello all,
So I am trying to get used to my new N5. I do like the device but have a few questions that I am hoping this forum can help answer.
1) Sound on N5: this seems low, When I apply an EQ app it gets a bit lower. Is there anything to fix this? Have ppl seen the same result?
2) Remove Apps on N5: I have a rooted/unlocked bootloader N5. There are some apps that I don't use and want to remove. How do I do this properly?
3) Dialer Apps: are there dialer apps out there that completely replace the stock dialer but with better feature/functionality?
I think that is it for now. I am coming from a LG Optimus G Pro, so its taking some time to get used to the screen size difference. I didnt think this would be a big deal but its a bigger deal than I gave it credit for.
Thanks,
Steve

stevefxp said:
2) Remove Apps on N5: I have a rooted/unlocked bootloader N5. There are some apps that I don't use and want to remove.
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Use Rom Toolbox or Titanium Backup to freeze unwanted apps. Better than uninstalling because it helps to have all of the original apps present for updates and flashing.
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1.) There is a zip that can slightly raise the volume of your nexus 5. And you can do a hardware mod to make it louder.
2.) Get titanium backup and just uninstall them.
3.) Yeah you can use any dialer just like as if you can use any SMS app. There is no "better" dialer. Just Google it and watch reviews and decide from there, that's for you to decide.
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Dragn4rce said:
1.) There is a zip that can slightly raise the volume of your nexus 5. And you can do a hardware mod to make it louder.
2.) Get titanium backup and just uninstall them.
3.) Yeah you can use any dialer just like as if you can use any SMS app. There is no "better" dialer. Just Google it and watch reviews and decide from there, that's for you to decide.
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Does the hardware mod only change the loudness of the speaker or does it also apply when using a headset with the device?

stevefxp said:
Does the hardware mod only change the loudness of the speaker or does it also apply when using a headset with the device?
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The hardware mod is drilling holes in the speaker, so....
Try viper4android. I've seen people say that works
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stevefxp said:
Does the hardware mod only change the loudness of the speaker or does it also apply when using a headset with the device?
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Hardware mods are mods you do with your bare hands and not zips and stuff. So no it will not increase Volume with headphones. If you don't want to get your hands dirty, there's a zip that will also increase the speaker loudness too. And you can do the suggestion above me ↑.
But kernels can raise the volume for headphones. I know that existed for the Galaxy Nexus
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Dragn4rce said:
Hardware mods are mods you do with your bare hands and not zips and stuff. So no it will not increase Volume with headphones. If you don't want to get your hands dirty, there's a zip that will also increase the speaker loudness too. And you can do the suggestion above me ↑.
But kernels can raise the volume for headphones. I know that existed for the Galaxy Nexus
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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Anyone have experience with the Faux kernel, which is supposed to be targeted at increasing the loudness?

No I'm stock everything. Just rooted using gravity box
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stevefxp said:
Hello all,
So I am trying to get used to my new N5. I do like the device but have a few questions that I am hoping this forum can help answer.
1) Sound on N5: this seems low, When I apply an EQ app it gets a bit lower. Is there anything to fix this? Have ppl seen the same result?
2) Remove Apps on N5: I have a rooted/unlocked bootloader N5. There are some apps that I don't use and want to remove. How do I do this properly?
3) Dialer Apps: are there dialer apps out there that completely replace the stock dialer but with better feature/functionality?
I think that is it for now. I am coming from a LG Optimus G Pro, so its taking some time to get used to the screen size difference. I didnt think this would be a big deal but its a bigger deal than I gave it credit for.
Thanks,
Steve
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1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532788
2) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
2a) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard&hl=en
2b) http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-20098610-285/removing-stock-apps-on-rooted-android-devices/
3) I like stock dialer (4.4.2) especially when trying to find a phone number for the place but look around playstore

Louder speaker - No root...

Hi Guys,
Is there TRULY a way to boost the speaker volume on these phones without root?
I've tried the the Adaptive Sound and those nonsense volume boost apps from the Play Store and nothing worked to me! Wondering if you guys have better advice? Thanks!

ProFragger said:
Hi Guys,
Is there TRULY a way to boost the speaker volum
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e on these phones without root?
I've tried the the Adaptive Sound and those nonsense volume boost apps from the Play Store and nothing worked to me! Wondering if you guys have better advice? Thanks!
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you figure out a way?

I think you should not root the phone
This includes a lot of risk

Low in call volume across multiple roms on 8T any ideas how to increase it?

I'm currently using this but it's draining my battery.
Volume Booster GOODEV - Apps on Google Play
Simple and small app to boost your speaker or headphone sound volume.
play.google.com
I've tried viper and can't get it working reliably, I've also tried the stereo speaker mod all versions for 7t with no luck.
Any suggestions?

You rooted?

Mohamedkam000 said:
You rooted?
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Of course what other way is there lol

spart0n said:
Of course what other way is there lol
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Cause the mentioned app does not require root, I thought you may not be rooted. Anyway, you'll have to increase handset audio gain at mixer_paths_*.xml found in /system/vendor/etc.
You can increase all audio output devices' gains. It's usually 84, increase by 2 till you find the one that suits you.
This thread has a guide, but it's since these files were located in /system/etc, and the guide shows a tip for speaker, not handset. 95 will probably get your handset to crackle, you won't love that.