Question about notifications volume - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Where is the setting to change so that when a notification arrives, the volume of whatever I'm listening to won't lower??
It seems like I just noticed this a couple days ago.. Is this from a gravity box update maybe?
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I'm pretty sure that this is an per-app setting since it can be implemented by developers ( http://developer.android.com/training/managing-audio/audio-focus.html)
Some apps even allow to customize the audio focus settings. For example PowerAMP lets me choose what to do when a message or phone call arrives for example.
Maybe it could also be managed with an Xposed module but I'm not sure...
Hope I didn't get you wrong

experience7 said:
I'm pretty sure that this is an per-app setting since it can be implemented by developers ( http://developer.android.com/training/managing-audio/audio-focus.html)
Some apps even allow to customize the audio focus settings. For example PowerAMP lets me choose what to do when a message or phone call arrives for example.
Maybe it could also be managed with an Xposed module but I'm not sure...
Hope I didn't get you wrong
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Thanks, its probably per app.. I'll look through individual app settings and see what I can adjust
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The single most ridiculous thing about stock Android.

The notification and call volume are the same. It has been the case ever since ICS and the only way to over come the issue is to use a custom rom, even rooting doesn't do anything to over come it.
I always sleep with phone on silent but I have started missing important unknown calls and was thinking that I should just keep my notifications silent when sleeping. So how do I do that on a nexus? Well I can't lol. Even if I select silent ring tone for notifications in the settings some apps like whatsapp have their own notification tone setting and will over ride whatever you have selected in settings. So basically I need to change the setting for every app everyday lol.
Now with iOS 6 even iPhone gives you higher control over notifications than stock Android. In the day of increased push services and what not a smartphone really needs to offer robust control over all this.
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Gambler_3 said:
The notification and call volume are the same. It has been the case ever since ICS and the only way to over come the issue is to use a custom rom, even rooting doesn't do anything to over come it.
I always sleep with phone on silent but I have started missing important unknown calls and was thinking that I should just keep my notifications silent when sleeping. So how do I do that on a nexus? Well I can't lol. Even if I select silent ring tone for notifications in the settings some apps like whatsapp have their own notification tone setting and will over ride whatever you have selected in settings. So basically I need to change the setting for every app everyday lol.
Now with iOS 6 even iPhone gives you higher control over notifications than stock Android. In the day of increased push services and what not a smartphone really needs to offer robust control over all this.
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First world problems.
"There's an app for that"
The same iPhone that I have to hit multiple buttons just to activate/deactivate the WiFi/Bluetooth and other functions. When Android been able to do it in one or two taps.
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I have no idea what your talking about in T-Mobile stock Rom for the s3 you could control between notification, volume, and ringtone sound all separately no custom Rom required
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neim81094 said:
I have no idea what your talking about in T-Mobile stock Rom for the s3 you could control between notification, volume, and ringtone sound all separately no custom Rom required
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"Stock" on a SIII would mean TouchWiz, wouldn't it?
He means completely stock Android.
neim81094 said:
I have no idea what your talking about in T-Mobile stock Rom for the s3 you could control between notification, volume, and ringtone sound all separately no custom Rom required
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I think he's complaining about just stock android, no touch wiz or sense or anything.
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Yea i was just about to say it's probably just a different Android version well as the dude said previously there is probably an app for that or if you dig around you might find a flashable audio control tweak.
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Elixir 2 lets me unlink the notification volume from the ring tone volume. I use this on my stock Galaxy Nexus (mine is rooted, not sure if that is required for this function in the app).
Tasker?
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That's ax actually my favorite feature
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Gambler_3 said:
The notification and call volume are the same. It has been the case ever since ICS and the only way to over come the issue is to use a custom rom, even rooting doesn't do anything to over come it.
I always sleep with phone on silent but I have started missing important unknown calls and was thinking that I should just keep my notifications silent when sleeping. So how do I do that on a nexus? Well I can't lol. Even if I select silent ring tone for notifications in the settings some apps like whatsapp have their own notification tone setting and will over ride whatever you have selected in settings. So basically I need to change the setting for every app everyday lol.
Now with iOS 6 even iPhone gives you higher control over notifications than stock Android. In the day of increased push services and what not a smartphone really needs to offer robust control over all this.
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If you're sleeping why not just turn the phone off?
barondebxl said:
If you're sleeping why not just turn the phone off?
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He already said that making the phone silent made him lose important calls. He sure doesn't want it to be switched off
I used an app called volume control in the past to control notification and ring tone volumes individually. There's a free version on the play store. Give it a try
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He already said that making the phone silent made him lose important calls. He sure doesn't want it to be switched off
I used an app called volume control in the past to control notification and ring tone volumes individually. There's a free version on the play store. Give it a try
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Oh for the calls.... got you!
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Tasker?
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Solution to every problem out there. Go spend that $6. It's totally worth it.
I think a much bigger problem with vanilla android is the lack of a T9 dialer. This is one of the most useful and important features on a phone for me and i don't think there's any way to fix this without a custom ROM.
I wish google would just add this and get it over with. I see no reason why they haven't already done so.
i have no idea if the stock from has this feature but im running paranoidandroind 2.54 on my gnex and there is a option to link ringtone and notifications together or have them separate. But even before using this rom i remember when you go to setting->sounds->Volume you can change ring and notifications separately.
InvalidUsername said:
I agree; Android definitely needs better sound/LED notification controls. For an OS so heavily invested in "personalization," it certainly lacks any here But oh wait, the Android fanboys and Google nuthuggers say its fine, so I guess it must be, right?
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there's ton of apps that let you "personalize" sounds and led notifications if you just look for them in the play store not to mention the countless roms that include these features. no need to start insulting people because of your ignorance.
I agree; Android definitely needs better sound/LED notification controls. For an OS so heavily invested in "personalization," it certainly lacks any here But oh wait, the Android fanboys and Google nuthuggers say its fine, so I guess it must be, right?
tatltael said:
I think a much bigger problem with vanilla android is the lack of a T9 dialer. This is one of the most useful and important features on a phone for me and i don't think there's any way to fix this without a custom ROM.
I wish google would just add this and get it over with. I see no reason why they haven't already done so.
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You can get t9 with third party dialor you don't need custom rom or even root for that. I use touch pal contacts its a brilliant app and you can theme it as well. The best thing about android is that you can change default system apps.
And people I have used several profile applications but all of them are riddled with bugs. The more powerful an app is the more bugs it seems to have. And some of those bugs can be so severe its not even funny. Like one of these apps "profile scheduler" would sometimes disconnect my network after a phone call lol wut.
However of course I am not giving up I am searching for apps that can unlink the notification and ring tone volume and seems like some of the devs have been able to do it now.
I am rooted btw so I will look into the recommendations put forward by a few posters.
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neim81094 said:
I have no idea what your talking about in T-Mobile stock Rom for the s3 you could control between notification, volume, and ringtone sound all separately no custom Rom required
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Because Samsung was never stupid enough to link the notification and ring tone volume. Bleh android oem's can be good at times lol.
I am also amazed at the blocking mode in jelly bean galaxy S3. I would like to see Samsung add profiles to blocking mode but in any case it trumps every other phone in terms of the sheer control it gives you. I have realised it really is better for such critical features to be built in instead of using an "app".
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[Q] Seperate ring/notification volume

I know xposed framework would allow this option but I don't believe it is supported for this device yet. Is there anybody else who has figured a way to separate these two volumes? I need the phone to be able to ring at night as I'm on call but not be woken by email and other notifications.
Thanks for any help.
seperate notification/ring volume
wterryiv said:
I know xposed framework would allow this option but I don't believe it is supported for this device yet. Is there anybody else who has figured a way to separate these two volumes? I need the phone to be able to ring at night as I'm on call but not be woken by email and other notifications.
Thanks for any help.
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Looks like volume butler will work for now until xposed comes out.
wterryiv said:
I know xposed framework would allow this option but I don't believe it is supported for this device yet. Is there anybody else who has figured a way to separate these two volumes? I need the phone to be able to ring at night as I'm on call but not be woken by email and other notifications.
Thanks for any help.
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This is a must have feature for me. CyanogenMod has this feature, but is not stable just yet.
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wterryiv said:
I know xposed framework would allow this option but I don't believe it is supported for this device yet. Is there anybody else who has figured a way to separate these two volumes?
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Try Volume Butler. Lots of settings, works really well.

[Q] Lagging Issue

So I'm just on the basic stock rom rooted on the sprint version. I've noticed every 30 sec when im doing something on it, it will freeze and then respond 3 seconds later, as well as songs on blue tooth lag as well. Any suggestions. Oh and my ok google available everywhere is greyed out and im on English and i believe svoice is enabled. My favorites wont display on the edge bar either when i add them and press done.
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So I'm just on the basic stock rom rooted on the sprint version. I've noticed every 30 sec when im doing something on it, it will freeze and then respond 3 seconds later, as well as songs on blue tooth lag as well. Any suggestions. Oh and my ok google available everywhere is greyed out and im on English and i believe svoice is enabled. My favorites wont display on the edge bar either when i add them and press done.
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Have you installed xposed framework & wanam?
unFKNreal said:
Have you installed xposed framework & wanam?
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xposed yes
I had the same problem, as after i installed xposed S Health stopped working.
This suggestion that's posted on forums everywhere should fix the problem:
Uninstall Xposed framework
Open build.prop in with ES File Explorer or something similar
Find: ro.securestorage.support=true & change to false
Reinstall xposed framework
If S Health isnt working clear app data for S-Health and HealthService
Restart your phone
Source: https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sour..._th=1&ie=UTF-8#q=xposed+framework+lag&spell=1
I am having real lag issues sending and receiving text messages, some will send but will hang in sending for up to 10 minutes or so, others will simply say failed after a while... I don't have Xposed installed, but I've done the build prop edit just in case it would help... still having the lag in my messages.... anyone with an idea please offer your assistance. Most of my communication would be via text, it almost defeats the purpose of my phone not being able to send or know if I'm receiving a text...
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Edit:
Just did another reboot after my build prop edit and it appears that did the trick, however I'll wait another day to conform.
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Mine also randomly freezes while browsing. I believe it's ram related as its almost maxed out straight out the box (thanks Samsung!). And what do u mean by Google now being greyed out? Like won't record when you talk? I also have that issue if that's what you mean. It's bluetooth related for me, as soon as I disconnect my Gear S it works fine.
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RayTrue04 said:
Mine also randomly freezes while browsing. I believe it's ram related as its almost maxed out straight out the box (thanks Samsung!). And what do u mean by Google now being greyed out? Like won't record when you talk? I also have that issue if that's what you mean. It's bluetooth related for me, as soon as I disconnect my Gear S it works fine.
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Is your device rooted? Try installing Seeder from the android store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lcis.seeder&hl=en_GB
It costs a couple of dollars but your should definitely see a massive improvement in performance
In terms of high ram usage, this can actually be a good thing as android manages the ram differently. By having applications loaded into the ram allows for instant access & increased performance. Have a read of the following URL or search for some articles on google about this topic, makes interesting reading.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/ram-boosters-task-killers-bad-android/
Not rooted
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Spotify Being Killed in Background When Playing

Anyone finding this on 5.1.8? Not sure if it's something in my setup.
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Battery optimization is probably killing it.
Go into Settings>Battery>Battery Optimization, select Spotify and tick Don't Optimize.
iElvis said:
Battery optimization is probably killing it.
Go into Settings>Battery>Battery Optimization, select Spotify and tick Don't Optimize.
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Tried that, doesn't help.
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B3501 said:
Tried that, doesn't help.
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What setup are you running? Stock or a custom rom/kernel? Xposed? Any other battery optimization apps?
B3501 said:
Anyone finding this on 5.1.8? Not sure if it's something in my setup.
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Turn off "Advanced Optimization" in Battery/Battery optimizations/three dots and then Advanced Optimization. Even if you have Spotify set to Don't optimize, this setting will still kill it.
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Turn off "Advanced Optimization" in Battery/Battery optimizations/three dots and then Advanced Optimization. Even if you have Spotify set to Don't optimize, this setting will still kill it.
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Thanks, I'll give this a try.
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Go to the recent apps screen, find Spotify and click on the lock icon on the right.
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I am using spotify didnt face any problems may be try different version of spotify
I'm facing the same problem since 5.1.7 (or even 5.1.6). Nothing seems to help. After some time, the permanent notification gets wiped out, and 5-10 minutes later, my music stops.
I've something similar, when using Spotify no problems. But when I've stopped using the app and after a while resume music, there is no notification icon in the status bar, and also nothing on the lock screen. I do hear the music, see the in- app controls, with the play and pause button. But can’t control it from the lock screen and also car audio doesn’t show title playing.
Need to kill the app from multi task screen and open app again.
This problem is present with Youtube Music as well.
Notification disappears, eventually the app is killed entirely.
Something wrong on OnePlus' end where active music apps aren't being registered as such.
Hr Kristian said:
This problem is present with Youtube Music as well.
Notification disappears, eventually the app is killed entirely.
Something wrong on OnePlus' end where active music apps aren't being registered as such.
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Go to battery-> optimization-> don't optimize apps you don't want.
Still happening? Turn off advanced optimization by pressing the 3 dots on the top right corner
Hmmm.. I even have advanced optimization ON. My Spotify works all day with no problems.
Harsh Keswani said:
Go to battery-> optimization-> don't optimize apps you don't want.
Still happening? Turn off advanced optimization by pressing the 3 dots on the top right corner
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Thanks but I have all of that disabled.
I haven't had any problems with GPM or YouTube Music since the quoted post was written, it only happened once with YouTube Music and I haven't been able to reproduce since.
May well have been some ****ery with Spotify making it seem like YT Music was also affected. I did use them both that day.
dreeej said:
I've something similar, when using Spotify no problems. But when I've stopped using the app and after a while resume music, there is no notification icon in the status bar, and also nothing on the lock screen. I do hear the music, see the in- app controls, with the play and pause button. But can’t control it from the lock screen and also car audio doesn’t show title playing.
Need to kill the app from multi task screen and open app again.
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I'm experiencing exactly this. Even the car part connected through BT.
And I'm not using an OP6. I'm with an HTC 10 running 8.0 so I guess the issues are on the app's side.

Getting rid of the HTC Boomsound notification

Hi guys,
I am trying to get rid of the annoying HTC Boomsound notification popping up everytime something plays some audio (mainly Spotify and Youtube, of course).
Some other people tried to cope with this thing in previous HTC models, but apparently none of them solved it. Some people mentioned that you can do it with root, but gave no hint about how (some mentioned Xposed or Gravity box).
What I figured out by myself, till now, is that there would be a quite easy way to do it: when that notification is on, you can half-slide it to the right to show the Setting gear. This leads directly to System notification manager. The last line is 'channel_anc', and I have a clue that if I could switch OFF that option, the notification would be gone. The problem is that all those buttons are greyed out (https://ibb.co/eN3nPe).
I guess that either I make the option editable (not greyed out), or I find some kind of app/workaround able to hide that kind of notification.
Of course, a cleaner solution would be preferable (I mean, without installing new apps). As always, the lighter the better.
Thank you for your help or ideas
Tap on channel_anc and then change the importance to low.
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Tap on channel_anc and then change the importance to low.
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Already tried but no luck. The importance seems to be about suonds and "visual interruptions" (=popping up, I guess), but doesn't relate to the notification in the bar as far as i can see.
Were you ever able to hide the annoying boomsound from the tray?
LeeDroid Tweaks has the option to disable the boomsound notification. I'm running LeeDroid's Magisk ROM alongside his tweaks app.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u1...gisk-rom-leedroid-u12-v1-9-oreo-16th-t3930833

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