How to increase maximum volume? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm sure I'm not the only one, and sorry if this has been posted already but I don't currently have time to search.
How can we increase the maximum volume on the Nexus 5?
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Two ways. One requires opening your phone and drilling some extra holes. The other requires you to be rooted.
Root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532788
Hardware mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529878

ruben8448 said:
Two ways. One requires opening your phone and drilling some extra holes. The other requires you to be rooted.
Root method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532788
Hardware mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2529878
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Thanks for citing two methods. Thankfully mine only requires the software mod. Headphone listening is just as quite as the speaker.
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Is Wrong if i choose Nexus 5 with stock rom, unrooting device, and wait only google u

Give any suggest and reason to share to other pure nexys 5 users: )
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What?
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Is it wrong to run your Nexus 5 vanilla? No,
More people do that now than ever, which is why there is a decrease in overall activity in the Android modding community.
There isn't that much left to improve and add other than aesthetics to most phones; at least not ones that run AOSP.
My Nexus 5 is stock, rooted, running on ART with Dalvik + Bionic flash and busybox.
All I really need.
Honestly sans low volume the phone can run pretty good stock.
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Nothing wrong with that. I'm running stock. No unlocked bootloader, not rooted, 100% happy.
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I'm running the CM Installer version of android. It's nice. I still get OTAs but it comes from CM whenever there's a new 4.x.x.
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I have modded every phone I've ever had... but I feel like the Nexus 5 is the first phone I will not root. There is something about getting my updates from Google which makes me happy. I've been let down by carrier provided phones and finally, they are a thing of the past.
That's just gross bros. Stock ROM with no mods nor root ewwww I always thought the whole ideal of open source android and nexus was so the user could mod it. Isn't it why its incredibly easy to unlock the bootloader in this thing???its literally one piece of code lol u guys are silly willies. But whatever.
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dannydro said:
That's just gross bros. Stock ROM with no mods nor root ewwww I always thought the whole ideal of open source android and nexus was so the user could mod it. Isn't it why its incredibly easy to unlock the bootloader in this thing???its literally one piece of code lol u guys are silly willies. But whatever.
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Most people don't want to deal with flashing new crap everytime something comes out and or losing their ESN and or bricking their device (very hard to do on a Nexus)
Me personally if the device is running like [email protected] ima root and custom rom it
If it an't broke, Don't fix it - 100% Stock nexus 5
codycook said:
I have modded every phone I've ever had... but I feel like the Nexus 5 is the first phone I will not root. There is something about getting my updates from Google which makes me happy. I've been let down by carrier provided phones and finally, they are a thing of the past.
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I feel the same exact way. I used to root every Android phone I've ever owned but the Nexus 5 is an exception. It just works!
The only thing I wish is that the volume output is louder while playing music although I know it can be fixed if I decide to root.
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OuncE718 said:
I feel the same exact way. I used to root every Android phone I've ever owned but the Nexus 5 is an exception. It just works!
The only thing I wish is that the volume output is louder while playing music although I know it can be fixed if I decide to root.
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I grabbed the Bright Red and it was manufactured in January and the speaker is quite loud. I was really shocked. Maybe your N5 didn't include the larger speaker holes?
codycook said:
I grabbed the Bright Red and it was manufactured in January and the speaker is quite loud. I was really shocked. Maybe your N5 didn't include the larger speaker holes?
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We both have the latest revision and that's rev11. There is no such thing as larger speaker holes from the factory.
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OuncE718 said:
We both have the latest revision and that's rev11. There is no such thing as larger speaker holes from the factory.
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Care to comment on this article?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...th-larger-speaker-holes-and-improved-buttons/
codycook said:
Care to comment on this article?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...th-larger-speaker-holes-and-improved-buttons/
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Read this thread to improve speaker and headset volume http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2532788. I don`t care how big the holes are, its all about software settings
I see. Thanks for the link. Wow, if they hardcoded 50% on the speakers, then it already has a pretty great speaker at 50% for my purposes. I haven't used it with speaker phone yet but it works decently with my Bluetooth headset.
codycook said:
I see. Thanks for the link. Wow, if they hardcoded 50% on the speakers, then it already has a pretty great speaker at 50% for my purposes. I haven't used it with speaker phone yet but it works decently with my Bluetooth headset.
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I changed my speaker volume from 88 to 91, its louder now and there`s no distortion.

Audio recording problem with different apps

Hi,
Trying to record an audio on my nexus (lecture for example) and having some issues with it.
I start record and then leave it with screen off for an about half hour or more (plenty of space for the file). when I start to listen to the audio that I recorded, the sound is not clear with gaps.
Checked the recorded audio on my PC also and still same result - awful sound with gaps.
It is not app related because I tried already 5 or more of them (apps that work great on my old HTC desire).
I'm using stock rom (4.4.2) with Franco kernel - without modifications to it.
Any suggestions ?
Its the microphone or rather, the noise cancellation algorithm. We're hoping the next update fixes it
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So there is nothing to do for now? In my opinion it is something to do with noice cancellation algorithm.
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Best you can do for now is ensure the build.prop has the below entries
Persist.audio.fluence.voicecall=false
persist.audio.fluence.voicerec=false
persist.audio.fluence.speaker=false
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Only voicecall state is true.
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Install third company apps may be my choice now.
Can you please write specific app that works?
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If its noise cancellation, no apps work
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rootSU said:
If its noise cancellation, no apps work
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Most people believe its software, but I believe its hardware. Maybe the Nexus 5 has a very poor microphone.
If it was software it wouldn't make sense that Google takes 8 months to release a fix so...
Sensamic said:
If it was software it wouldn't make sense that Google takes 8 months to release a fix so...
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1) phone hasn't even been out 4 months
2) they obviously didn't know the issue existed at release
3) what's your experience of writing noise cancellation algorithms that you know how long it takes?
4) if its "hardware", why has it taken "Google" as long as "8 months" to replace the microphone?
5) how come disabling the noise cancellation in build prop for phone calls removes the issue in phone calls if its hardware?
Believe what you want, but you have no more insight than anyone else and no evidence to suggest anything
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rootSU said:
1) phone hasn't even been out 4 months
2) they obviously didn't know the issue existed at release
3) what's your experience of writing noise cancellation algorithms that you know how long it takes?
4) if its "hardware", why has it taken "Google" as long as "8 months" to replace the microphone?
5) how come disabling the noise cancellation in build prop for phone calls removes the issue in phone calls if its hardware?
Believe what you want, but you have no more insight than anyone else and no evidence to suggest anything
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You are trying too hard...
Sensamic said:
You are trying too hard...
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The application of logic comes naturally to me. There was no trying involved
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rootSU said:
The application of logic comes naturally to me. There was no trying involved
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Great reply :good:

So have they fixed the rubbish speaker?

Seeing as how my moto x Dev edition just broke... (Microphone just failed)
I'm thinking about the nexus 5 again.
Only if... However they've fixed that garbage quality speaker.
Can someone shed some light?
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No. Same erratic build, no new 'version'.
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There was a software update for the speaker. Fixed the volume being unusually low in certain apps.
If you root the phone there are many options to increase volume and audio quality. Unrooted you can use equalizers for a small boost.
I find it loud enough to hear my ringtone in a noisy environment and clear enough to enjoy videos and music with.
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I never thought the N5 speaker was garbage... better than the S3s I had in every single way.
Locklear308 said:
Seeing as how my moto x Dev edition just broke... (Microphone just failed)
I'm thinking about the nexus 5 again.
Only if... However they've fixed that garbage quality speaker.
Can someone shed some light?
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If you are rooted then install ViPer4Android. It so dynamically changes the sound quality you will wonder what all the *****ing is about. Check for the ViPer4Android thread in the Nexus 5 themes and apps section for how to install it. In that thread is a flash file that makes things a little easier. In my opinion Google should buy ViPer4Android and make it standard. I use it on all my Android devices.
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My girlfriend's HTC One Mini has much better speakers than my N5. But my screen, processor, RAM, etc. are all much better. Depends what's most important to you. You could always use headphones
Google will push new speakers through an update soon BTW read the suggestions above.
Tested audio quality with earphones and without using Google music+equalizer and I can say that audio quality is GREAT.
Honestly after reading some users complains about audio quality I excepted it worse,but like for me,a music lover,it's great. :good:
So is it possible that I got a gimped one from the first order? Way back on release week.
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Locklear308 said:
So is it possible that I got a gimped one from the first order? Way back on release week.
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Some nexus 5's had really low volume on the speaker. That's why people started drilling holes in it.
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[APP] Volume BOOST LG G2 NO NEED ROOT

I really disliked the low volume of headset on lg g2 which was not loud enough and lack deep bass. I tried different volume MOD but none of them made any significant difference . Finally i found this app ..such big relief..it increased voulme almost double without any distortation and you can switch it on and off with simple widget.. its working great on cloudy stock kit kat 4.4.2..i purchased the paid one just to support developer but you can try free version 7 day trial and see it yourself difference it make
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiboweb.android.desiresoundunlocktrial
See the comments of lg g2 users and i purchased after reading them
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How come when i tap the buy complete version it goes to a fishing app???
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That app hasn't worked since JB... so working on KK is kind of impossible I think...
danial.aw said:
That app hasn't worked since JB... so working on KK is kind of impossible I think...
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It does work..try it and see
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Paid app no point wasting money il create mod and post
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danial.aw said:
That app hasn't worked since JB... so working on KK is kind of impossible I think...
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Lol its funny how people assume stuffs without trying..
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chwads2k8 said:
Paid app no point wasting money il create mod and post
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Its worth the money.i mean i have tried all mod out there and none of them make it as loud as this app and that also without any distortation
You will be very kind if you create same working app and that also free..so when its coming ?
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mab71 said:
How come when i tap the buy complete version it goes to a fishing app???
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I buy paid version from here after trying 7 day trial
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiboweb.android.desiresoundunlock
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I think this app does the same as 'disable safety headset volume' in G2 TweaksBox and GravityBox (xposed)
No different ?
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AyDee said:
I think this app does the same as 'disable safety headset volume' in G2 TweaksBox and GravityBox (xposed)
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Never tried G2 tweakbox but gravitybox did not work with stock g2 kit kat..boht of them needed root permission unlike this app..can you disable safety headset volume without root?
I have got boost in call music volume etc in headset thats what i neended but now only thing missing is speaker volume boost. Wish i could get something like this for speaker volume
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Ser7an said:
No different ?
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You got kit kat?
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Rajaasim1980 said:
Never tried G2 tweakbox but gravitybox did not work with stock g2 kit kat..boht of them needed root permission unlike this app..can you disable safety headset volume without root?
I have got boost in call music volume etc in headset thats what i neended but now only thing missing is speaker volume boost. Wish i could get something like this for speaker volume
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You will need root for that
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It's Work!!
Yeah, it work perfectly. I think it's like unlock the volume limit by LG.
Ser7an said:
No different ?
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Same.................................................................................
omarayyoub said:
Same.................................................................................
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Which ROM you using ?
It working with kit kat and lg g2 users also said this in reviews there
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It does work!
Just download it for my LG G2 and it does increase the sounds volume. I didn't want to root the phone or anything as I only brought it this week and to void the warranty on the first week would just be awful!
Without the app, the sound is still very detailed and smooth sounding, but what it does lack is the power and scale of the iPad driver for example. For me, the iPad driver is the best, but the LG G2 is still very detailed. With this app, you get that touch of more power which means increased bass. There is a decrease in sound clarity when this app is in use, but this is not major and doesn't reach uncomfortable distortion levels.
Overall a great app which is free for the first 7 days but then payment is required. But confusingly, it says on the app store that the app costs £1.19 but you actually go on the app and click 'buy complete version' it gives you a link to the Play Store to buy this fish app that costs £2.59. Confusing?
But well done for finding this app for the people who don't want to void their warranty! Much appreciated! I tried around 10-20 apps this week to increase the volume but every single one did absolutely nothing, like LG had blocked anyone from changing the volumes :S
AyDee said:
I think this app does the same as 'disable safety headset volume' in G2 TweaksBox and GravityBox (xposed)
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Nope it's not, disabling safety didn't change anything for me on cloudyflex 2.3. This app on the other hand... wow it really amazed me!!!
This app doesn't do anything. It makes treble high and distortion comes along the way. It just gives you false perception of loud music.
This thing comes with junk and was uninstalled right after trying it.

[N5X] [DUAL SPEAKER] Dual Speaker Mod for Nexus

How it works
This is a mod for Nexus 5X users who wants to play music with dual speakers....
Nexus 5x has dual speaker but one is only dedicated for calls this mod managed to work this call speaker as a secondary speaker
I moded mixer path.......
DISCLAIMER...
I am not responsible in any way for anything that happens to your device whether manually installing the files or flashing zip files. You do so at your own risk. Many have tested this on their 5x phone and it works great. Enjoy
INSTALLATION...
just flash in recovery
or
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp-2.xx.xxx-bullhead.img
adb sideload Dual Speaker N5X.zip
adb reboot
DOWNLOADS...
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxCf3Y3C_P4qNmt6YzltZG1kelE/view?usp=sharing
Anyway of damaging the call speaker?
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will not
jugoslavpetrovic said:
Anyway of damaging the call speaker?
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no it will not kill your speaker
There is already a thread for this please search before making threads
jugoslavpetrovic said:
Anyway of damaging the call speaker?
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No, it will not kill the speaker. It will just damage it:laugh:
You've posted this twice mate. And there's already a thread on this as bhavstech said before.
It works fine. thx
Reporting, the mod works as suggested, sound is nice. Thanks.
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Ryder. said:
No, it will not kill the speaker. It will just damage it:laugh:
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Will it really damage or was that a joke
Maerk-051 said:
Will it really damage or was that a joke
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It was a joke but it could really damage
There is no one anywhere that will say its the 100% safe to use mod like this. Not even the tech support from the manufacturer itself. If that would be 100% safe for the speaker or the phone itself, it would have it implemented. The sound is, how to say, its not real stereo, it separates some higher frequencies to call speaker and lower to phone speaker. You can hear the difference. I tested it with some songs that have moving stereo sound to make sure.
I personally leave songs playing over night but it does not harm my speaker
100% safe from my side
you test and use it...... your own way
Any way of getting true stereo separated sound and not only separated by some frequencies?
Wow
This thread rocks
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Thread is dead.
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jugoslavpetrovic said:
Any way of getting true stereo separated sound and not only separated by some frequencies?
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jugoslavpetrovic said:
Wow
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jugoslavpetrovic said:
This thread rocks
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jugoslavpetrovic said:
Thread is dead.
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Way to keep an old thread alive. Go here https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/themes-apps/mod-surround-sound-testers-t3252659 for a different kind of sound. But what you're asking, no, it's not possible. The earphone speaker is far less powerful than the lower speaker, so it wouldn't be able to play all the frequencies and it would also have to play them at a lower volume to avoid distortions.
CazeW said:
Way to keep an old thread alive. Go here https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/themes-apps/mod-surround-sound-testers-t3252659 for a different kind of sound. But what you're asking, no, it's not possible. The earphone speaker is far less powerful than the lower speaker, so it wouldn't be able to play all the frequencies and it would also have to play them at a lower volume to avoid distortions.
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Thanks
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