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[ICS Roms] Image compression

Is there any way to make the Sense ICS camera compress images less? None of my images ever seem to top 2MB, even if they're taken in broad daylight in a setting with lots of different colors. Fiddling around with build.prop does nothing

Have you tried fiddling with media_profiles.xml instead?

All the settings in there seem to be geared towards video quality

It's for both video and still pics.
Either way, be careful with it because I have been playing around with it and have managed to make the camera freeze upon taking a shot.
FYI, these changes used to be enough to remove image processing, at least in my experience on Gingerbread ROMs. However it doesn't seem to work for me now on ICS (though feel free to test and report your findings).
1 - changing this,
<!ATTLIST ImageEncoding quality (90|80|70|60|50|40) #REQUIRED>
to
<!ATTLIST ImageEncoding quality (100|80|70|60|50|40) #REQUIRED>
(or just adding 100 in front of 90, either way).
2 - changing these lines (which appear twice),
<ImageEncoding quality="90" />
<ImageEncoding quality="80" />
<ImageEncoding quality="70" />
<ImageDecoding memCap="20000000" />
to
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageDecoding memCap="500000000" />

anyone figure this out?

ToL9a said:
It's for both video and still pics.
Either way, be careful with it because I have been playing around with it and have managed to make the camera freeze upon taking a shot.
FYI, these changes used to be enough to remove image processing, at least in my experience on Gingerbread ROMs. However it doesn't seem to work for me now on ICS (though feel free to test and report your findings).
1 - changing this,
<!ATTLIST ImageEncoding quality (90|80|70|60|50|40) #REQUIRED>
to
<!ATTLIST ImageEncoding quality (100|80|70|60|50|40) #REQUIRED>
(or just adding 100 in front of 90, either way).
2 - changing these lines (which appear twice),
<ImageEncoding quality="90" />
<ImageEncoding quality="80" />
<ImageEncoding quality="70" />
<ImageDecoding memCap="500000000" />
to
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageEncoding quality="100" />
<ImageDecoding memCap="500000000" />
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Worked! Many thanks! I had been struggling with this issue all weekend.

How about uploading the files you changed?

tibere86 said:
Worked! Many thanks! I had been struggling with this issue all weekend.
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Which ROM are you running?
I tried on the Ultimite ICS ROM and it caused the camera to crash. I will try on Virtuous Inquisition soon.
bonesy said:
How about uploading the files you changed?
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Come on, it's a matter of editing ONE file for a total of 9 small changes, it's not going to take much longer to make the changes yourself than it is to download the file, make a back-up of the original, move it in place of the original and set file permissions.

Just tried with Virtuous, no good.
Some indoor, low light shots work but when taking outdoor shots it crashes the camera.

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Wrong post.
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Im not on about for me, ive done it and did so as soon as i read the post.Im on about newbies that dont have a clue

I made the changes but with 99 as max quality.
Doesn't seem to crash but the image quality isn't as good as i used to have with the AmazeCamera mod
Will continy to experiment

AleyKsi said:
I made the changes but with 99 as max quality.
Doesn't seem to crash but the image quality isn't as good as i used to have with the AmazeCamera mod
Will continy to experiment
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I tried this and while there's an improvement, it still isn't as good as the mod I had on gingerbread
setting it to 99 also makes it still periodically crash for me, but I can get some pictures off

kristofpetho claims lossless compression on photos with his ICS ROM here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350492

95 seems to be stable... Still experimenting.
I've also decompiled HTCCamera.apk and tried to increase bitrate, but with no succes.

billobob said:
I tried this and while there's an improvement, it still isn't as good as the mod I had on gingerbread
setting it to 99 also makes it still periodically crash for me, but I can get some pictures off
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hey whats the mod you used for gingerbread?

guys did anyone extract the AOSP camera and modify it?

walkinhotdog said:
hey whats the mod you used for gingerbread?
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It's most likely this one,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1188310
Quality on this is fantastic, but make sure you pick the right one for your ROM.

krogoth said:
95 seems to be stable... Still experimenting.
I've also decompiled HTCCamera.apk and tried to increase bitrate, but with no succes.
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I've changed bitrate under 0x780 to 18mb. As result camera is recording at 14mbps but there is no video when I'm trying to play it.
Anyone with some camera modding exp?

krogoth said:
I've changed bitrate under 0x780 to 18mb. As result camera is recording at 14mbps but there is no video when I'm trying to play it.
Anyone with some camera modding exp?
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try contacting cdtdroid or baadnews, they pulled out the amaze camera mod with improved bitrates. maybe contacting a kernel dev would help too, dunno if they can do much w/o the leaked kernel source but it's worth a try

[Q] [MIC VALUES][MIXER_PATH.XML] What "path name" strings are referring to?

As i wrote in title, i'm trying to understand the right referring for these values, to solve some low mic issues on Nexus 5
Thanks to @fosseperme user, who gives me inspiration, his mod works great
(here's his thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621736)
but i would like to know what the exact path name are referring to,
I tried myself to change all the values of MIC path name to "99" with discrete results in all conditions
but...AM I DOING IT WRONG?
Thank you if someone can explain. Here's the path name i setted to "99" (only those who are typed with MIC).
\SYSTEM\ETC\mixer_paths.xml
<path name="speaker">
<path name="speaker-mic">
<path name="handset">
<path name="handset-mic">
<path name="headset-mic">
<path name="voice-handset">
<path name="voice-speaker">
<path name="voice-speaker-mic">
<path name="voice-headphones">
<path name="voice-headset-mic">
<path name="speaker-and-headphones">
I know it seems there's nothing to understand, some strings say voice-xxx and voice-xxx-mic. I'm a little bit confused

@admin can you close?
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[Q] Speakerphone volume very low during calls?

Anybode else has the problem that the speakerphone volume during calls is very low?
The internal speaker works very well and loud while playing musik, videos etc.. but when i use the speakerphone function during calls its way lower. I guess min. more than half of the normal volume.
version: 11.0-xnph22r

try this, its for cm10 but it should be the same...

I can´t find this folder or files on OPO but thx for the info

Everything seems to be like this phone, but the sound ... Bad that at the minimum volume of the incoming call, it still is not quiet, but the maximum volume when talking - I would like to enlarge. In a noisy environment or on the street is not always clearly audible conversation.

I found The solution, it's not an hardware problem. Tomorrow i will post how to make it works better.
Inviato dal mio One utilizzando Tapatalk

ToRvaLDs said:
I found The solution, it's not an hardware problem. Tomorrow i will post how to make it works better.
Inviato dal mio One utilizzando Tapatalk
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Please share
Sent from my SGH-T889 using XDA Free mobile app

You have to mount the /system as RW ( you can use ES FIle Explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop )
Edit the file in /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
Around the line 571 you will find
Code:
<!-- Analog output devices -->
<path name="ear">
you are in the right section, so in the same section around the line 576 you will find:
Code:
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84">
Change the value (84) to an higher number I tried 100 and it's very loud, It think 92/95 could be enough.
MAKE A COPY OF THAT FILE BEFORE EDIT IT.
Thanks to C13v3r0n3 for the right way

ES file explorer or total commander does not load the whole file so never gets to the "ear" section...
Root explorer is the only app that reads whole file properly for editing.
Sent from my One using XDA Free mobile app

Using ES Note Editor works fine for me. Just scroll down and it load the other lines.

Thx very much for the Info
But i have very big problems to getting root access.
Tryed: Es File Explorer, Solid Explorer, Root Explorer, Root Browser... but i don´t get write permissions. I don´t get it
I also used the app mount /system
The button mount r/w in root explorer says it getts root but the system is showing r/o only....
I mounted the system but everytime i saved the file and reopend it its back to 84 again...
only root browser is givin me a feedback that its only read but when you look at the mixer_paths.xml file it shows rwx?
Any ideas what i making wrong?

In ES File Explorer tap the blu icon on top left side and open the sidebar, scroll down and expand the "Tools" menu, here activate : "Root Explorer" and "Show hidden files" (this is optional).
Be sure to grant Root permission when is requested.

yes i tried this also, but when i click aktivated root explorer and click mount system as r/w and ok and than i go a second time in and to check it its back to r/o again. I only can give / the rw rights.
I have franco kernel, could this be the reason?
Its also strange that the new update ota is not working. Should i wipe it and install cm11 new?

Got it worked! :good:
wipe phone, new install of cm11s
App: root browser
A good value is 90
This works but only for the ear speaker. Anybody knows which values must be changed for the dual bottom speaker for freespeaking in calls? I tried all RX but not louder...

Try to put all values to 10 and test if in those values there is the correct settings. After that raise one value at time to find the one you need.
After that share your test
Inviato dal mio One utilizzando Tapatalk

After the restart, i've been getting "Unfortunately, AudioFX has stopped" messages spamming my screen. I had to reinstall the rom. Any way to modify this file without screwing everything?

lightningff13 said:
After the restart, i've been getting "Unfortunately, AudioFX has stopped" messages spamming my screen. I had to reinstall the rom. Any way to modify this file without screwing everything?
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You're using an editor that isn't loading the file fully and cutting off the end..
Sent from Uranus via OnePlus

ToRvaLDs said:
You have to mount the /system as RW ( you can use ES FIle Explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop )
Edit the file in /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
Around the line 571 you will find
Code:
<!-- Analog output devices -->
<path name="ear">
you are in the right section, so in the same section around the line 576 you will find:
Code:
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84">
Change the value (84) to an higher number I tried 100 and it's very loud, It think 92/95 could be enough.
MAKE A COPY OF THAT FILE BEFORE EDIT IT.
Thanks to C13v3r0n3 for the right way
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My 5 cents!
For loud-speaker vol and for ring vol edit those in the same file:
<!-- Output paths -->
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<path name="voice-speaker">
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="95" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="95" />

MarvinFS said:
My 5 cents!
For loud-speaker vol and for ring vol edit those in the same file:
<!-- Output paths -->
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="90" />
<path name="voice-speaker">
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="95" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="95" />
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Thanks for this. If anybody wants to script it here's what worked for me. Assumption: order of xml tags remains same as my stock phone.
Code:
sed -i '0,/RX1 Digital Volume" value="84"/s//RX1 Digital Volume" value="91"/g' system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
sed -i '0,/RX3 Digital Volume" value="80"/s//RX3 Digital Volume" value="90"/g' system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
sed -i '0,/RX4 Digital Volume" value="80"/s//RX4 Digital Volume" value="90"/g' system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
sed -i 's/RX3 Digital Volume" value="80"/RX3 Digital Volume" value="95"/g' system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
sed -i 's/RX4 Digital Volume" value="80"/RX4 Digital Volume" value="95"/g' system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
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after some testing, I'm keeping stock volume from here on because this mod is way too loud.

ToRvaLDs said:
You have to mount the /system as RW ( you can use ES FIle Explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop )
Edit the file in /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
Around the line 571 you will find
Code:
<!-- Analog output devices -->
<path name="ear">
you are in the right section, so in the same section around the line 576 you will find:
Code:
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84">
Change the value (84) to an higher number I tried 100 and it's very loud, It think 92/95 could be enough.
MAKE A COPY OF THAT FILE BEFORE EDIT IT.
Thanks to C13v3r0n3 for the right way
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Suggestion - edit this post so the part about making a copy of the file before editing it is on top! :silly:

Do i need to root the phone for this solution?

[SOUNDMOD][G3][MOD][SurroundSound]

Hi all, I have modded the LG G3 mixer_paths.xml so that it will use earpiece aswell as loudspeaker while playing music, watching youtube etc.
I found this on monivan's stereomod thread for the xperia Z (which i have) and now I'm sharing here with you!
NOTE: THESE ARE NO FLASHABLE ZIP FILES!
NOTE: I DO NOT OWN THIS DEVICE
First of all, PLEASE DO A BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT FILE BEFORE PROCEEDING!!
It is located in /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
DISCLAIMER:
Everything you do is your choice, if you missing any important call or getting fired because of alarm didn't work, you busting your earpiece or thermonuclear war starts off and you point your finger at me, I will laugh at you.
I take no responsibility for your actions.
REQUIREMENTS :
-Rooted phone with busybox installed
-Stock rom (may also work on AOSP/CM, don't know try it yourself and let know here)
-LG G3 (tested on T-Mobile variant, but may work on others since unlocked bootloader is NOT required)
HOW TO INSTALL:
1. Download SurroundSound.zip
(Download links in download section)
2. Move your stock/current mixer_paths.xml from /system/etc to any location on your sd card.
3. Unzip the zip file you just downloaded and copy mixer_paths.xml to /system/etc and set correct permission rw-r-r a.k.a. 0644
Like this:
XX0
X00
X00
4. Reboot
5. Turn down your volume before using and increase slowly to test safely.
TUTORIAL thnx @Rafe:
1 - Edit Mixer_paths.xml or Mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml, it depends what the model is, in my case (D855P - Brazil) uses Mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml;
2- In the xml file look for the parameter: <path name="speaker">;
3 - Edit the following lines to the value 60;
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="60" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="60" />
So your Speaker parameter will look like:
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="SLIM RX1 MUX" value="AIF1_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM RX2 MUX" value="AIF1_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM_0_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<ctl name="RX1 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />
<ctl name="RX3 MIX1 INP1" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="CLASS_H_DSM MUX" value="DSM_HPHL_RX1" />
<ctl name="HPHL DAC Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="60" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="60" />
<ctl name="RDAC5 MUX" value="DEM3_INV" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT1 Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT3 Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="RX3 HPF cut off" value="MIN_3DB_150Hz" />
<ctl name="RX1 HPF cut off" value="MIN_3DB_150Hz" />
<ctl name="COMP0 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="DAC1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="SPK Amp Volume" value="3" />
</path>
Save and reboot!
NOTE:
RX1 is earpiece
RX3 is loudspeaker
I tuned volume values so that sound is not distorting at all kind of genres, at full volume with no equaliser settings active.
But please be careful using this!!
To test if this works see: Left/Right Stereo Audio/Visual Test.: http://youtu.be/dvqbq_0jZ_U
Have fun!
DOWNLOADS:
https://www.mediafire.com/?i9d4dxkk8v9mwiw
(if not available request desktop version)
D855P user's :
-Loud
http://www.mediafire.com/view/lveptsb6eblxavi
-Normal
http://www.mediafire.com/view/r5h2xb4hn8yalk4
Changelog:
V1.0 initial release
V1.1 now also compatible with D855P variant.
Credits:
- @anoymonos for testing
- @monivan for creating this for my Z
- myself

Hi langeveld024,
Do you know if this mod will work on the leaked stock 5.0 ?
Thanks in advance

hi, i dont know, as i dont own this device.
but you can try and report back here!
trying wont harm anything, and just make an backup of the original file.
if doesnt work, send me the file and i will take a look at it

I've tried it and it works.
But there are too much distortions for me.
Thanks anyway for your work budy

Tyty94210 said:
I've tried it and it works.
But there are too much distortions for me.
Thanks anyway for your work budy
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You tried on lollipop? Are distortions only at high volume? Do you use any equaliser settings and/or other soundmod?

langeveld024 said:
You tried on lollipop? Are distortions only at high volume? Do you use any equaliser settings and/or other soundmod?
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Yeah i tried it on the last leaked 20A android 5.0 rom on a D855 internation 32gb.
It is completly stock without any mod or equaliser and even the sound boot i heard quite a lot distortions.

Tyty94210 said:
Yeah i tried it on the last leaked 20A android 5.0 rom on a D855 internation 32gb.
It is completly stock without any mod or equaliser and even the sound boot i heard quite a lot distortions.
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Pm me the file

langeveld024 said:
Pm me the file
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Hey man! Very nice mod! But my G3 is D855P (Brazil), that uses the file: mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml
Its possible to put your mod for my G3 model?
Cheers

Rafe said:
Hey man! Very nice mod! But my G3 is D855P (Brazil), that uses the file: mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml
Its possible to put your mod for my G3 model?
Cheers
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Yeah I think so.. Pm me the file I'll look into it .

langeveld024 said:
Yeah I think so.. Pm me the file I'll look into it .
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Attached! Thanks Bro!

This mod is the best ive ever used on any phone. GOOGLE you should pay attention this should be a stock feature. I cant believe this thread has not exploded, i for one will never go back to a single speaker. Thanks again OP
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Hey man thanks a lot !! The mod seems interesting, however I'm not 100% sure if it is working!
I have the LG855 European version, running on 4.4.2, and I was able to replace the mixer_paths.xml as per instructions. Wasn't sure it worked. It's difficult to tell if the earpiece is active, as the sound from the rear speaker is loud, even if I try to mute it by putting my finger over it. I thought the youtube video should allow it to be silent when it shift from one speaker to another, however the rear speaker seems to be always ON.
I also have the mixer_paths_qcwcn file in the etc folder. I tried to replace this one as well, but nothing has changed from my first trial.
Is there a way to tell if the mod is working? Did I miss something?

Thats how it was my first 7 attempts the 8th worked perfect. Try that youtube link for test youll know When its working
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA Free mobile app

Thanks for your reply. What do you mean by 7 attempts? Try to play the video more than once? Or keep overwriting the file and restarting the phone until it works?
Sorry for the confusion
Would help if you explain exactly what you did. Cheers.
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anoymonos said:
Thats how it was my first 7 attempts the 8th worked perfect. Try that youtube link for test youll know When its working
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I compared the mixer_paths.xml file with the original one which I had, and lots of changes are there, mainly the values and come lines are added here and there.
However the mixer_paths_qcwcn file is almost the same as my original one except for the following two lines which are deleted in the modded file:
line 1151 <ctl name="ADC3 Volume" value="12" />
line 1152 <ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="60" />
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Just restored the original files and copied the modded mixer_paths.xml file again. I can confirm that it's not working. I removed the back cover and I was able to mute the speaker with my finger. No sound from earpiece.
I've attached below a copy of my original mixer path files found in my etc folder.
mixer_paths
mixer_paths_qcwcn
mixer_paths_auxpcm

My bad, the op changed the file 8 different times for me the last one worked. He created this for use on the S5 and i asked if it could work on d851 and he did magic. But i know what you mean by hard to tell if its working but once it does the youtube video will be very obvious. Hope he helps you get it.
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA Free mobile app

Confirmed working on d855. Thanks !!!
One question , will it damage the front speaker over time ? And raising the volume pass the middle in the sliding bar and there's distortions.

A feedback for you guys, this mod is amazing and working perfectly in D855P (Brazil).
But for me, I made a change in the volume channels for Speaker, a pushed down to 60 on both channels. Is perfect now! There is no distortion at all, is equally louder on both channels and the stereo effect is amazing.
Combining with that, i suggest to put the equalizer on Surround Mode, for better experience.
Very thank you @langeveld024!
Cheers

aouni_tahech said:
Thanks for your reply. What do you mean by 7 attempts? Try to play the video more than once? Or keep overwriting the file and restarting the phone until it works?
Sorry for the confusion
Would help if you explain exactly what you did. Cheers.
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I compared the mixer_paths.xml file with the original one which I had, and lots of changes are there, mainly the values and come lines are added here and there.
However the mixer_paths_qcwcn file is almost the same as my original one except for the following two lines which are deleted in the modded file:
line 1151
line 1152
---------- Post added 18th November 2014 at 12:33 AM ---------- Previous post was 17th November 2014 at 11:52 PM ----------
Just restored the original files and copied the modded mixer_paths.xml file again. I can confirm that it's not working. I removed the back cover and I was able to mute the speaker with my finger. No sound from earpiece.
I've attached below a copy of my original mixer path files found in my etc folder.
mixer_paths
mixer_paths_qcwcn
mixer_paths_auxpcm
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Yeah it seems that all G3 variants uses different mixer_paths.xml xD I will take a look in yours. Btw thread updated, I think the D855P version will work for u. Since it is only the mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml file that does the trick on that phone. Try and lemme know :thumbup:

joejoe23 said:
Confirmed working on d855. Thanks !!!
One question , will it damage the front speaker over time ? And raising the volume pass the middle in the sliding bar and there's distortions.
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Yeah I will make another version so people can choose between volume's, also I will try to add an low frequency filter in order to reduce distorion :thumbup:

langeveld024 said:
Yeah I will make another version so people can choose between volume's, also I will try to add an low frequency filter in order to reduce distorion :thumbup:
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Cheers it worked!
I had to only replace the qcwcn file. The normal version doesn't provide a loud sound from the earpiece. The loud one is fine. However I'm not sure if it's fine to keep it like that for the long run. Is it a good idea to provide 3 versions? The current low-high in addition to a new profile which sits in between those two.

[How To][Mod][Magiskv16/TWRP]Get Dual Speaker Output (like S9) on S8/S8+ [Exynos]

Am cleaning up & updating the thread
How To Video by @ISF
So, Samsung Galaxy S9 was launched, with an AKG tuned Stereo Speaker. A definitive upgrade from a single bottom firing Speaker on S8 & S8+
but, luckily for us, S8 & S8+ (Exynos Variant) user, there's a way to at least get a similar audio experience on our phone.
This is achieved by enabling our "earpiece speaker" as a secondary output. Creating a pseudo-stereo experience. Sure its nothing when compared to real stereo on S9, but hey, at least we got something right ?
So, how do we get that ? It's simple. We need to modify some lines on mixer_paths.xml file located in system/etc/
but lets make that easier, by providing a Magisk Module & TWRP flashable .zip for you to use.
For you Magisk User, simply download the GalaxyS8DualSpeakerMagiskModule from attachment, and flash it through your Magisk Manager.
If you use SuperSU, you can use TWRP zip also from the attachment, and flash it from your recovery.
Both file support latest OREO firmware and Magisk 16. (If you are still on Nougat, download Nougat version from attachment)
Now, to make it even better, you can then install Audio Mod to your S8, like Viper4FX or A.R.I.S.E the effect will applied to both of the speakers.
For Advanced User :
If you need to adjust the gain yourself, find these lines in mixer_gains and adjust the 35 or 40 value to your liking :
<path name="gain-media-speaker">
<ctl name="HPOUT3L Input 1 Volume" value="35" />
<ctl name="HPOUT3R Input 1 Volume" value="35" />
</path>
<path name="gain-media-headset">
<ctl name="HPOUT2L Impedance Volume" value="107" />
<ctl name="HPOUT2R Impedance Volume" value="107" />
<ctl name="HPOUT2L Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="HPOUT2R Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
</path>
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ORIGINAL MOD CREDIT goes to @MichaelGroth
Flashable TWRP & Magisk ZIP by me & @LinkseD.
Thank you @silvercat who brought this info on another device thread, and to @topjohnwu who made the systemless method for this mod possible through his Magisk creation.

Thanks for the credit. But who is silvercat?

MichaelGroth said:
Thanks for the credit. But who is silvercat?
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The one who make me aware of your work, haha
Sorry, i'll split the info

Ah, ok Haha. np. If there is enough interest around this I will make a flashable version and I might also add some volume modifications. ?

MichaelGroth said:
Ah, ok Haha. np. If there is enough interest around this I will make a flashable version and I might also add some volume modifications. ?
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Given the numbers of "Thanks!" you're getting... I suspect there is interest shown to this initiative!
Else... Can anyone e confirm this is working properly on a rooted S8/S8+? Thanks!

dehnhaide said:
Given the numbers of "Thanks!" you're getting... I suspect there is interest shown to this initiative!
Else... Can anyone e confirm this is working properly on a rooted S8/S8+? Thanks!
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Works well on mine, should be good for you too

MichaelGroth said:
Ah, ok Haha. np. If there is enough interest around this I will make a flashable version and I might also add some volume modifications. ?
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Would be awesome if you could boost the volume

There is great interest. MANY THANKS

Good mod. Waiting for this for so long. Thanks bro.
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Very nice. Can you provide it in zip file? And maybe boost volume. Thanks!!!!!!

Can I assume from the title that you DO need root for this to work? My S8+ is not rooted and I want to keep my warranty, but this mod looks amazing

radiobicho said:
Very nice. Can you provide it in zip file? And maybe boost volume. Thanks!!!!!!
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I add the zip download to the OP

prodigyX said:
Can I assume from the title that you DO need root for this to work? My S8+ is not rooted and I want to keep my warranty, but this mod looks amazing
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Yes, you NEED root to write anything into system

thanks, this thread should be moved to mods section I guess
edit: I flashed zip file but I don't get any sound from second speaker...or it's very low I don't notice

[email protected] said:
thanks, this thread should be moved to mods section I guess
edit: I flashed zip file but I don't get any sound from second speaker...or it's very low I don't notice
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Indeed I can report it is working but...
1) the volume from the ear piece speaker is very low or it could be that just the main speaker is too loud and "covers" it...
2) I perceive there is a small delay between the two speakers, specifically when watching YouTube videos, landscape viewing. Sounds more like a reverb... Or it could be just me!

dehnhaide said:
Indeed I can report it is working but...
1) the volume from the ear piece speaker is very low or it could be that just the main speaker is too loud and "covers" it...
2) I perceive there is a small delay between the two speakers, specifically when watching YouTube videos, landscape viewing. Sounds more like a reverb... Or it could be just me!
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The mod used can be said as a "safe stage" since earpiece is not actually made for audio playback,
Increasing too much volume into it can break the thing.
This is why the mod kept at the subtle lebel.
You still can edit the mixer to increase the volume level btw, just be careful when doing so, LoL
Btw, am sorry MOD, @Bajanman @Razvan , i think this thread would be more proper to be placed on "Theme, Mods & Apps" thread, so maybe you can move it if you dont mind.
TIA

here a Soundmod to increase Sound louder for your Headset, see Attachment
Root required! Just copy both .xml in /system/etc and overwrite. Set Permission to 644 (rw-r-r) and reboot

MichaelGroth said:
Thanks for the credit. But who is silvercat?
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Suhail from Echoe Forum

I'd like a volume mod for the bottom speaker and a individual one for dual speaker mod with added media gain, bt gain and slight call gain. Im sure alot of people who be on board with this! Had the s7 edge and got it solely for that speaker hacks.

Thanks for the interest guys. I will make a dual speaker mod with different sound modifications, and sound modifications for single speaker. I just need a little time tho. I have alot on my plate tomorrow. But I will make a thread when ready. ?