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[Q] Minimum volume too high... I know, silly.

But seriously, this wasn't an issue before JB. I listen to music at night with my headphones on, to drown out my husband's snoring. Before (I think before the JB update, but not positive), I could put it on a very low volume, and I'd barely hear it. This was great, as it didn't wake me up when a louder song came on.
Since upgrading to JB (again, I think that's when it started), the volume "slider" has specific notches and can no longer be set to any volume along the spectrum. The lowest "notch" is too loud at night and keeps waking me up.
Anybody know of an app or setting or something that would revert this back to a free sliding volume switch, where I could go so low, almost to the point of barely hearing it? I was startled nearly out of my pajamas last night, when Van Morrison screeched something in the middle of a relatively sedate song.
Thanks in advance!

loribuono said:
But seriously, this wasn't an issue before JB. I listen to music at night with my headphones on, to drown out my husband's snoring. Before (I think before the JB update, but not positive), I could put it on a very low volume, and I'd barely hear it. This was great, as it didn't wake me up when a louder song came on.
Since upgrading to JB (again, I think that's when it started), the volume "slider" has specific notches and can no longer be set to any volume along the spectrum. The lowest "notch" is too loud at night and keeps waking me up.
Anybody know of an app or setting or something that would revert this back to a free sliding volume switch, where I could go so low, almost to the point of barely hearing it? I was startled nearly out of my pajamas last night, when Van Morrison screeched something in the middle of a relatively sedate song.
Thanks in advance!
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if you have CWM installed i can fix that for you..

I haven't noticed a difference in volume since the update, but I never have the volume that low. You could just get headphones with inline volume controls to decrease the volume.

I never even used ics on this tablet so I don't know either..
Sent From Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 [N8013]

Edit default_gain.conf file .
jje

JJEgan said:
Edit default_gain.conf file .
jje
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Edit it how? Looking at the file, which is in the system/etc folder for those wondering, it is fairly non-intuative. What would you change to reduce the volume ?
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Via Google .
Or like SGS3 mod .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826387&highlight=default
Note 10.1 sound .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002197
jje

txtmikhail said:
if you have CWM installed i can fix that for you..
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I don't and am not even sure what it is. What would I have to do, and what are the consequences of installing that?

loribuono said:
I don't and am not even sure what it is. What would I have to do, and what are the consequences of installing that?
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CWM... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080366
CWM lets you install/change things on your tablet that the Company don't normally allow.. I have a sound mod that you could install if you havd cwm installed..
Noozxoide .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111763
This is a loud/ sound mod i enhanced... you can look at the review video in the link to see how it works.. I notice a big difference when using it and this mod works with any app on your tablet not just music players.. There is a version in the Playstore but doesn't work correct so i enhance it with some mods there is also a Equalizer included to lower or raise volume if needed..

txtmikhail said:
CWM... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080366
CWM lets you install/change things on your tablet that the Company don't normally allow.. I have a sound mod that you could install if you havd cwm installed..
Noozxoide .... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2111763
This is a loud/ sound mod i enhanced... you can look at the review video in the link to see how it works.. I notice a big difference when using it and this mod works with any app on your tablet not just music players.. There is a version in the Playstore but doesn't work correct so i enhance it with some mods there is also a Equalizer included to lower or raise volume if needed..
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And this would allow me to make the minimum volume lower? Everything I've been looking at is all about making things louder.

loribuono said:
And this would allow me to make the minimum volume lower? Everything I've been looking at is all about making things louder.
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Sorry i read this wrong.. i thought you wanted it louder.. but yes you can still use the equalizer with this and set everything low so the volume will also be lower.. and when you need that extra boost it will be there also...

install the market version and turn down the eq settings might help.. You dont need CWM with this version.. you have to download it because the tablet is incompatible with it in the playstore.. once installed open the app and click on app to open it..
the top option is for your headphones
the middle option is for the tablet speakers
the bottom is for bluetooth

txtmikhail said:
install the market version and turn down the eq settings might help.. You dont need CWM with this version.. you have to download it because the tablet is incompatible with it in the playstore.. once installed open the app and click on app to open it..
the top option is for your headphones
the middle option is for the tablet speakers
the bottom is for bluetooth
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Thanks for providing this. I installed it and have no idea what to do with it. I know I have to select the first option, but after that I'm lost. And I don't notice any changes in sound with the headphones on, when I change any of these settings. Any idea what I might want to change to get lower minimum volume?
Edit: I selected this as my MusicFX option, under my Sound settings.

loribuono said:
Thanks for providing this. I installed it and have no idea what to do with it. I know I have to select the first option, but after that I'm lost. And I don't notice any changes in sound with the headphones on, when I change any of these settings. Any idea what I might want to change to get lower minimum volume?
Edit: I selected this as my MusicFX option, under my Sound settings.
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ok click the top option
than scroll down to "deliever balance natural soundstage and premium bass".. check this
now click the eq graph and move the bars down to your likings.. once done click ok..
Edit: best to play music while doing the adjustments so you will notice difference

txtmikhail said:
ok click the top option
than scroll down to "deliever balance natural soundstage and premium bass".. check this
now click the eq graph and move the bars down to your likings.. once done click ok..
Edit: best to play music while doing the adjustments so you will notice difference
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Got it. Thank you very much!

glad i could help over a month later..lol

[MOD] Amplified volumes for Xperia Z1 Compact KK 4.4.4

As we all know the volumes on the XZ1C are very low especially the loudspeaker , feels bad when your are on Call or Music with loudspeaker and when the Mic sensitivity is low when the phone is not near the mouth.
I have done some changes in Mixer_Path.xml which helped to increase volumes.
Hope that helps Z1C owners who need only some boost in sounds rather than third party custom sound mods.
Device must be on stock KK rooted and this also may work on XZ1
INSTRUCTIONS:
PLACE THE MIXER_PATHS.XML FILE IN SYSTEM/ETC DIRECTORY WITH 0644(RW-R--R--) PERMISSIONS AND REBOOT
Hit Thanks if you liked it

I'm on lasted Stock KK,Rooted + Odex, but i cannot flash this mod via TWRP.

sinosuke said:
I'm on lasted Stock KK,Rooted + Odex, but i cannot flash this mod via TWRP.
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Whats the error ? anyways you can place the mixer_path.xml file in system/etc directory with 0644(rw-r--r--) permissions and reboot

This just flash with recovery?

imr.uvce said:
Whats the error ? anyways you can place the mixer_path.xml file in system/etc directory with 0644(rw-r--r--) permissions and reboot
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Okay,will try

thanks
this is what i need,
thanks a lot,
just copy the xml, set the permission, reboot, and voila
the z1c volume is amplified
:good: :good:

Hi! Would you care to prepare one XML without the loudspeaker's modification? It's distorted on 60% already.
The headphones's volume is much better though, thanks!

myrddral said:
Hi! Would you care to prepare one XML without the loudspeaker's modification? It's distorted on 60% already.
The headphones's volume is much better though, thanks!
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Speaker section in that XML is what impacts the call loudspeaker and music loudspeaker together.
Let know what you want !!

I tried to go through the xml but I can't find the speaker section to change the values.
All I need is what I said earlier: stock loudspeaker volume, because it is distorted around 60% volume already. Thanks!

myrddral said:
I tried to go through the xml but I can't find the speaker section to change the values.
All I need is what I said earlier: stock loudspeaker volume, because it is distorted around 60% volume already. Thanks!
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If you want stock, use the stock file in OP .

Noo, I need something inbetween
The headphones are loud enough now, and I like it. I'd want the loudspeaker on stock volumes as it gets distorted. Help is much appreciated

myrddral said:
Noo, I need something inbetween
The headphones are loud enough now, and I like it. I'd want the loudspeaker on stock volumes as it gets distorted. Help is much appreciated
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check this file ,speaker is reduced a bit.

Better, thanks very much!

Thanks for this, this phone is now perfect, headphone volume is spot on, I don't know if the speaker is a bit to loud though, on full volume the phone is vibrating with the sound and u can actually feel the air being blown out of the speaker grill! In the 2nd file u posted above is the headset volume still the same and just speaker a bit lower?

kxf41 said:
Thanks for this, this phone is now perfect, headphone volume is spot on, I don't know if the speaker is a bit to loud though, on full volume the phone is vibrating with the sound and u can actually feel the air being blown out of the speaker grill! In the 2nd file u posted above is the headset volume still the same and just speaker a bit lower?
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Yes !! Check the OP updated with even better headset sound,MIC gain and descent loud speaker

imr.uvce said:
Yes !! Check the OP updated with even better headset sound,MIC gain and descent loud speaker
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great! is the headset a little louder? i felt it could handle a bit more

am new user on android
can you tell me steps to do that
and how can i do 0644(rw-r--r--) permissions

Nougat [32.4.A.0.160] [.33] Stereo Soundmod [Volume/Headphones Boost] - Xperia Z5P

Requirements:
1. Root
2. X-plore or any other file manager with root access
Procedure:
1. Extract and replace "mixer_paths.xml" in root/system/etc
2. Change the permissions to rw-r--r--
3. Restart your mobile
Note:
I won't be responsible if anything goes wrong.
I'm also providing the stock xml file if you want to revert back to the original settings.
Thanks to AndroPlus for providing custom kernel & recovery for the Z5P Dual.
***Version 2 added with sound from both speakers in speaker mode during a voice call***​

Thanks!

As soon as I want to go full volume the music stops. I use music player app with podcast and I let the music play as soon as the aux cable plugs in.

Killastyle said:
As soon as I want to go full volume the music stops. I use music player app with podcast and I let the music play as soon as the aux cable plugs in.
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I haven't tested it with the aux cable. The in built speaker & the headphones are working fine.

arjun.arora said:
I haven't tested it with the aux cable. The in built speaker & the headphones are working fine.
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It seems like it goes off automatically because of security? Maybe because the device "thinks" I'm using headphones and it will damage my ears when I set the volume this high. I'm using the aux cable for in my car.

Killastyle said:
It seems like it goes off automatically because of security? Maybe because the device "thinks" I'm using headphones and it will damage my ears when I set the volume this high. I'm using the aux cable for in my car.
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Yes, maybe so. What happens if you don't turn it up to the full volume, I mean at 90 percent volume.

If I turn it up to 90 there is no problem

Killastyle said:
If I turn it up to 90 there is no problem
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Great..

@arjun.arora I just compared the original file mixer_paths.xml with your modded mixer_paths.xml, and didn't find any differences.
Can you point out what you edited ?
Best Regard's
Alex1911

Alex1911 said:
@arjun.arora I just compared the original file mixer_paths.xml with your modded mixer_paths.xml, and didn't find any differences.
Can you point out what you edited ?
Best Regard's
Alex1911
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Hi, I've just increased the volume of the main speaker as well as the headphones.. Kindly try it out and revert back, also backup your original mixer_paths file before replacing it..

arjun.arora said:
Hi, I've just increased the volume of the main speaker as well as the headphones.. Kindly try it out and revert back, also backup your original mixer_paths file before replacing it..
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i just tested your soundmod, i think the speaker's have a hardware-security-function because at full volume the speaker's are about 2 sec loud and then somehow again a bit more quiet something like a protecting feature, can't say if it is software-limited or hardware-limited.
Best Regard's
Alex1911

Alex1911 said:
i just tested your soundmod, i think the speaker's have a hardware-security-function because at full volume the speaker's are about 2 sec loud and then somehow again a bit more quiet something like a protecting feature, can't say if it is software-limited or hardware-limited.
Best Regard's
Alex1911
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Send me the stock xml file for the Z5, I'll take a look.

Can you take a screenshot of the settings you changed? That way, people can change them on their own until they find the best setting for their phone and earbuds

Is your Mod is Stereo also for Incoming call ringtones ?
I Mean is Ringtone sound comes from both speaker for incoming Call & Notifications Sound ?

Yes, both speakers play the ringtone. Sound from the bottom speaker is louder than the top one.

Yo bro, hey I'm don't believe, change your sound mod name or else I will report you, my mods are called stereo sound mod for abt 3 years, chose another name pls or else I will report if u wanna check then check.my threada

dontbelive said:
Yo bro, hey I'm don't believe, change your sound mod name or else I will report you, my mods are called stereo sound mod for abt 3 years, chose another name pls or else I will report if u wanna check then check.my threada
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What? Do you have a patent on the term stereo soundmod. Are you kidding me? This mod is for Xperia Z5P dual. Suggest me an alternative name if you feel insecure or offended.

arjun.arora said:
What? Do you have a patent on the term stereo soundmod. Are you kidding me? This mod is for Xperia Z5P dual. Suggest me an alternative name if you feel insecure or offended.
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No bcuz I was planning to release a sound mod for z5 line like I did for Z1/Z2/Z3 line, next will be z4 and z5 line. Just change to another name.
What Abt premium sound mod?
Why not use this name.
If not change the name then i will not publish my soundmod here in future.

Hi, will this work on regular Z5 ? I'd like to try it out especially if it increases bottom speaker

Funkmasterchilla said:
Hi, will this work on regular Z5 ? I'd like to try it out especially if it increases bottom speaker
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Well it should. Do one thing, send me your stock mixer_paths.xml file. I'll edit it.

[SOUND MOD][5.0/6.0+][ViPERv2.4.0.1] DivineBeats_V4.5:The Ultimate Sound You Deserves

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-divinebeats-sound-master-phone-sony-t3274355
above link is to a audio mod with both V4A and Dolby atmos, by TheRoyalSeeker
It is not my work i am just sharing it here coz it may work in our roms as it already works in mine.
I have tried it on my phone,
ROM skydragon 6.01
it works except for the sony sound settings,
also if it works on any other rom please post the status
share the joy :highfive:

I hope working with CM13

What do you mean that is working but not the sony settings? So just the viper audio settings? Cause viper4android was already working

MariocolaAnyPark said:
What do you mean that is working but not the sony settings? So just the viper audio settings? Cause viper4android was already working
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viper4android , dolby atmos, dolby digital, all these work, visit the post, more options are there

Divine Equalizer not working cm13-MM and Music also
Divine Equalizer not working cm13-MM and Music also not working

vinu.gwen said:
Divine Equalizer not working cm13-MM and Music also not working
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yeah but dolby and v4a works right, im gonna try for cynapop will update post then

Everyone know Dolby and v4a working in CM13.

Flashed this mod with DD+ and it made everything sound garbled without even turning the mods on. All apps seem to work, including Sony player but results are horrible, something is broken there.
Oxygen OS 2.2.0 with Boeffla kernel
Edit: even bigger disappointment is finding out that V4A does not work on OOS. Damn!
Sent from my ONE A2003 using Tapatalk

I have tried this one three different custom CM13's so far and the Divine Equalizer has worked on none of them. I can get V4A working, but only if I install it using the "LoliViper" ZIP. Is there a fix OP or am I just screwed?

@Rub It is maybe you need to change selinux to permissive instead of enforcing?

Dac0908 said:
Flashed this mod with DD+ and it made everything sound garbled without even turning the mods on. All apps seem to work, including Sony player but results are horrible, something is broken there.
Oxygen OS 2.2.0 with Boeffla kernel
Edit: even bigger disappointment is finding out that V4A does not work on OOS. Damn!
Sent from my ONE A2003 using Tapatalk
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working on oos 3.0...

Will this work on H2OS?

raghu0421 said:
working on oos 3.0...
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Just tried it on CyanOxy and yes, short answer would be that it works but results aren't so impressive. Distortions creep in, while bass was lacking before this now is overblown and I can't find a way to tone it down effectively. V4A is hidden somewhere in there but installing regular app doesn't seem to work for adjusting, parallel to that there is so much sound processing that it is insane. Divine eq doesn't respond, two music players also fall apart when skipping songs. Not good. Maybe on some other phone or ROM... so for now, nandroid back and use just clean V4A. Although even that worked better on CM13

New v7.00 seems to work, and also has new approach - base zip with addons and/or apps separately :good:

Nope. Bluetooth is gone after flashing. Sound seems to be better than before flashing it, but with V4A turned off. Turning it on just ruins everything, so there is again too much processing out of users control.
Dolby Atmos is only other visible app and it just has to be turned off or crackling and distortions go over everything
Also volume control is broken, full volume is about on half of the scale, with horrible distortions, then it tones down and going louder again, only with more horrible distortions. Ugh.
Sent from my ONE A2003 using Tapatalk

Any way (.zip) to uninstall the Viper ?
Its pain in $$a to restore the ROM from TWRP

Viper is no problem but all other libs and changes are impossible to remove. Always backup before flashing this kind of stuff, then restore takes only a minute

Razor64 said:
Will this work on H2OS?
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I'm running H2OS 6.0.1 (V1.4.0) Firmware Version ONE A2005_24_160513 and it's working for me.
All I did was set SELinuxMod to Permissive using the SELinuxModeChanger app and used the Dolby Atmos Remover zip to remove DA mod. Working great with my headphones but haven't tried bluetooth audio yet, which is when I use my phone for music most...
Backup data first!

worst thing to flash. broke both my speaker and headphones. worst sound mod ever madhe.

Yup.
Problem with bad audio was on first OOS3 beta and later it was fixed, and with Dirac HD (whatever that is, sound is ok) on final OOS or V4A (which still plays funny with bluetooth, needs user fixing) - I don't see the point of these mods. They just create more problems, and do sound processing without any user control and cannot be turned off. That is just nasty.
Anyway, it is impossible to make it sound better with some software mods, it is just an illusion. We need better hardware, better DAC, better amplifier to really get better sound. Using OTG, or maybe just in-line headphone amp from FiiO or something similar. Short of that, V4A is more than enough for some tweaks.

Viper4android works on stylo

Root needed. And always rember to make a backup first.
Make your stylo louder and sound much better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
Not my work so make sure to give thanks where neccisaray.
Download is near bottom of 1st post. If running marshmallow download selinux changer and set kernal to permissive. To solve the no effect problem.
Ive been using this on many devices best sound mod anywhere.
Also go into settings in viper and change ui setting to expert for many more mods.
And so its out there ms631 on h631 mm

There is also an audio fix that you can flash to make the phone louder.

tube517 said:
There is also an audio fix that you can flash to make the phone louder.
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Sure is. You can replace the mixer_paths.xml file for louder volume. Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/increasing-stylos-volume-t3230127

Dont use other audio mods with viper. Once u learn the advanced ui viper increases volume better than most. Like raising the db level in clarity setting. And some of the gains. Only thing viper dont touch is the earpiece in call speaker. But loud speaker and bluetooth and headphone vols can all be increased from variuos settings

No need for any equalizers or any mods. Viper post says they can cause a no effect and other conflicting issues.

I'm using the Audio fix + dolby.

I just know the viper thread says not to and disable any mods if u have any issues.
I was just throwing it out i got it workin and what i did cause all the threads ive found on stylo no one can get it working

TheMadScientist420 said:
No need for any equalizers or any mods. Viper post says they can cause a no effect and other conflicting issues.
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It doesn't prevent people from experimenting, though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/viper4android-t2952137

Revenant Ghost said:
It doesn't prevent people from experimenting, though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/themes-apps/viper4android-t2952137
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Not at all. I used the stock equalizer and viper on my g4. Worked ok. Thats what were here to do