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[A701] increase Volume possible?

Hello xda users,
I want to know if there is a way to increase the volume of the A701, especially the headphone output (I dont want to stress people around me with the build in speaker)?
Under normal circumstances the volume is great but e.g when travelling by train or plane I sometimes wish the volume would be a little higher, because of the noise from the environment.
I dont want to damage my ears, of course I know that high volume isnt good for health!
My SGS2 and my S+ got a higher volume through a new custom Kernel. Unfortunately there is no custom Kernel for the A701
Some media players can increase the volume of audio, but then it sounds messed up and its of course not systemwide (e.g. emulators etc).
Can anyone help me with this question?
I am running an almost untouched 4.1.1. Stock (Build Acer_AV051_A701_1.028.00_EMEA_DE, Image Acer_AV051_A701_RV05RC08_EMEA_DE) with Unlocked Bootloader and it's rootet.

Check out "Speaker Boost", ymmv
By omega centauri, works for headphone too.

Thank you for your answer, I will give it a try. Sometimes the solution is so easy I also read about "AlsaMixer" in the comments, if Speaker Boost doesnt work I will try AlsaMixer.
Thanks a lot!

SnoPoX said:
Thank you for your answer, I will give it a try. Sometimes the solution is so easy I also read about "AlsaMixer" in the comments, if Speaker Boost doesnt work I will try AlsaMixer.
Thanks a lot!
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There's an easier method than that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43546491#post43546491
You have to be rooted though.
MD

Duuuude! I wonder why I didn't find that earlier though I used search... Thanks to both of you

SnoPoX said:
Duuuude! I wonder why I didn't find that earlier though I used search... Thanks to both of you
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Ha Ha, only because I didn't post it till yesterday :laugh::laugh::laugh: Was such a simple edit I didn't see a need to. Sometimes I forget to post things
Now, for a good audio mod, I advise
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
Use the CortexAx with NEON driver
Also, I use the Creative Zen IR samples.
You have to play with the settings, and you'll drop a couple notches in loudness, but the clarity and bass more than makes up for it.
Will probably cook it all into my Rom
Also, if you're running my Rom, I've cooked up a nifty little 30 step volume mod, rather than the 15 step (stock).

[MOD]BeastAudio™ XTZ v1 (09/08/14)

Have you ever hate the fact that the volume of your tablet is comparably lower than other Tablet? Have you ever tried to brag about your tablet but your sound is not as loud as their Ipad?
Then worry no more! I'm here to save you xD
BeastAudio™
This mod will turn your Xperia Tablet Z into a beast. The volume is much higher than Stock. It is estimated to deliver around 100dB from both speaker with clarity and bassboost.
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any damage caused by this mod. Eg, you go deaf, your phone is broken, you miss any important call, alarm didn't go off and you were late for work, or your earpiece is busted. It's your own risk. Proceed with caution, you have been warn.
Requirement:
Xperia Tablet Z
Stock, or Stock Base 4.3-4.4.2 or possibly all custom roms, you tell me it!
Rooted
Recovery Installed
Installation:
Backup the whole system or just the original file in case you wanna revert back
Download the file BeastAudio™ XTZ.zip
Flash it through recovery and reboot
Manual Installation:
Unzip the package
Copy snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 from the package
Replace this file in to /system/etc/snd_soc_msm folder
Set permission -rw-r--r--(644).
And Reboot!
Uninstallation
Restore your backup or restore the original file you have kept
Download Link:
BeastAudio™ XTZ v1.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?5jjpmgmb677a9xl
Changelog:
v1:
initial release
volume boost
bassboost
Bugs:
let me know
Credit:
-Sony
Sent from my SGP321 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Why is this thread dead.. ?
I'll be testing this in my device " SO-03E " running spg312 official 4.1.2 software..

Colors Diary said:
Why is this thread dead.. ?
I'll be testing this in my device " SO-03E " running spg312 official 4.1.2 software..
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I don't know. It's not getting any interest. U can try it and let me know.

Alright, sorry for being late ..
I wanted to check almost all the sound mods possible and get my hands dirty once and for all haha
Thanks for your hardwork , thanks for sharing ..
Now if I understand.. What this mod does is .. Changing the system files in charge of speakers control .
Say .. Speakers are set to work at 80% power by manufacturer , and this mod allows it to squeeze the 100% ... Am I right ?
I found it to be doing almost the exact same thing other apps do .. Except ..
It feels much cleaner and no bloatware or further libraries modifications which is great IMO . also I find it to not effect the quality as much and feels a bit louder than other speaker increasing apps " maybe my feelings tho "
I suppose it will work with any stock based ROM , it is working properly on 4.1.2 , yet .. I'll still advice making a NAND back up =)
I tried to do somewhat reasonable test running a video file , using a sound meter app on my mobile to test " not super accurate but tried to be as frank as possible , same situations, same video , same everything "
I got like 52-ish dB before , and a wooping 63-ish dB after .. Which is super good IMO
Difference is worth using and I'll keep using this mod until my tablet gives up on me ..
Thanks again .. You sir are a scholar and an artist .

Colors Diary said:
Alright, sorry for being late ..
I wanted to check almost all the sound mods possible and get my hands dirty once and for all haha
Thanks for your hardwork , thanks for sharing ..
Now if I understand.. What this mod does is .. Changing the system files in charge of speakers control .
Say .. Speakers are set to work at 80% power by manufacturer , and this mod allows it to squeeze the 100% ... Am I right ?
I found it to be doing almost the exact same thing other apps do .. Except ..
It feels much cleaner and no bloatware or further libraries modifications which is great IMO . also I find it to not effect the quality as much and feels a bit louder than other speaker increasing apps " maybe my feelings tho "
I suppose it will work with any stock based ROM , it is working properly on 4.1.2 , yet .. I'll still advice making a NAND back up =)
I tried to do somewhat reasonable test running a video file , using a sound meter app on my mobile to test " not super accurate but tried to be as frank as possible , same situations, same video , same everything "
I got like 52-ish dB before , and a wooping 63-ish dB after .. Which is super good IMO
Difference is worth using and I'll keep using this mod until my tablet gives up on me ..
Thanks again .. You sir are a scholar and an artist .
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Thanks for being the first review and for this encouraging post. I place another device with noise meter 2cm close to the speaker and got this 100ish dB result.
My mod only modified speaker volume but it's not to 100% also.
Originally, it 68% on stock rom. Right now, it is 73%. You still can increase it more, but the output will be distorted and the quality will decrease noticeably. I prefer quality over loudness

It works as promised:good:

monivan said:
Thanks for being the first review and for this encouraging post. I place another device with noise meter 2cm close to the speaker and got this 100ish dB result.
My mod only modified speaker volume but it's not to 100% also.
Originally, it 68% on stock rom. Right now, it is 73%. You still can increase it more, but the output will be distorted and the quality will decrease noticeably. I prefer quality over loudness
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My pleasure
Well in that case.. could you kindly guide me sir on how to do it myself,
or providing a file with an even more volume.. ?
I agree that quality is over loudness.. But.. the speakers are really low..
And... we can always lower the volume, but we can't increase it.. =)
There are some tight situations when you desperately need some more volume ^^'
Thanks =)

Colors Diary said:
My pleasure
Well in that case.. could you kindly guide me sir on how to do it myself,
or providing a file with an even more volume.. ?
I agree that quality is over loudness.. But.. the speakers are really low..
And... we can always lower the volume, but we can't increase it.. =)
There are some tight situations when you desperately need some more volume ^^'
Thanks =)
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OK! In that case, i'll update a new version xD

monivan said:
OK! In that case, i'll update a new version xD
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I'd love to test it ! :victory:

Thank you Sir very much for this. I tested it just for 5 minutes ago with my xtz sgp321 (4.4.4) with a Timwin Recovery-System and it works fine. I had to have louder volume because I use my Navigation-System very extensiv and now I must say it's optimal. But I'll follow this thread everyday from now. Thank you again.

Colors Diary said:
I'd love to test it ! :victory:
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sia2009 said:
Thank you Sir very much for this. I tested it just for 5 minutes ago with my xtz sgp321 (4.4.4) with a Timwin Recovery-System and it works fine. I had to have louder volume because I use my Navigation-System very extensiv and now I must say it's optimal. But I'll follow this thread everyday from now. Thank you again.
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Sorry guys for the wait. I was pretty busy perfecting my StereoMOD for xperia Z. Btw, v2 will be aroma installer and it will be ready in hopefully this weekend or else next week. You have choices like various volumes for speakers, x-loud volume, and headphone boost. And let me know if u have any suggestions, i'll see if it is possible.

EvoMix kernel does my job for all the speaker and stuff! Just install kernel adiutor with it and increase the speaker gain. Maybe you can do some improvements with EvoMix kernel and BeastAudio giving away optimal performance for audio and battery usage Just a suggestion

Sorry guys i forgot that i made this mod. Let me rebased it to lollipop when i have time!

monivan said:
Sorry guys i forgot that i made this mod. Let me rebased it to lollipop when i have time!
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I think it's easier to open the file snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3 with file editor and set sound settings for a limit you like, for example 68 or 71 or 75.
Also in 5.0.2/5.1.1 fimwares sony deleted xLOUD from sound settings that made sound less loud.
I have mod that restores it.

edit .. wrong thread.

anyone know if this will work on lineage os 16?

dead4ngel said:
anyone know if this will work on lineage os 16?
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I think no.

Audio MOD Comparisions

I have be a very long user of Project Desire on bro Wolbreak's rom and m still using it, Last night bro Rajeev's PureX for z3 came out, I was just testing it, on that way I found XTreme Music Mode by bro AndroidXpert
I dont know which one is better or clearer for now, I have tweaked everything on Viper4android app that came with that mod and sometimes I feel like I miss DSEE HX?
Anyone got any idea about the differences?
I know its better than stock but If you could share your experiences I will be very grateful to ya.
Regards,
m0prheus

Speaker volume

Hey guys, I am running the last cyanogen os. I am looking for a way to increase speaker volume. When I make calls on speaker or talk on speaker. Its not loud enough.. Any help would be great...

edshawn911 said:
Hey guys, I am running the last cyanogen os. I am looking for a way to increase speaker volume. When I make calls on speaker or talk on speaker. Its not loud enough.. Any help would be great...
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Lol when I read "cyanogen os", I thought I would've to guide you to unlock bootloader and root and stuff... But looks like you're confused b/w cm13 and Cos13.You're running cm13 nightly not Cos13(stock),they both have differences.Also you're running a Custom kernel.
You wanna increase in-call sound and output speaker sound, right?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-oneplus-one-stereo-mod-t2967925
This should help you with in-call issue and speaker issue.
However if you're still facing low speaker output then use Arise sound systems or Viper4Android.

Mr.Ak said:
Lol when I read "cyanogen os", I thought I would've to guide you to unlock bootloader and root and stuff... But looks like you're confused b/w cm13 and Cos13.You're running cm13 nightly not Cos13(stock),they both have differences.Also you're running a Custom kernel.
You wanna increase in-call sound and output speaker sound, right?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/mod-oneplus-one-stereo-mod-t2967925
This should help you with in-call issue and speaker issue.
However if you're still facing low speaker output then use Arise sound systems or Viper4Android.
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Just realized I posted wrong screenshot before..lol here is the correct one.

edshawn911 said:
Just realized I posted wrong screenshot before..lol here is the correct one.
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As long as you're rooted and have custom recovery,the same procedure/mod applies.

Good Equalizer

Hi
Can anyone please recommend a good global equaliser app for the U11+?
I used to use Viper4Audio but as this is only for rooted phones it is hard finding a replacement that works as well on the U11+.
Thanks
Aussie

I literally embarked on a search for one today. I just got this device and already miss my old one which had a system-wide EQ. Here's the one I tried that worked. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devdnua.equalizer.free
I do get a notification prompt that the app is running in the background and that leaves me worried about battery drain. I shall keep searching until I find an almost perfect one or until a custom ROM with Dolby ATMOS gets released.

albert0pia said:
I literally embarked on a search for one today. I just got this device and already miss my old one which had a system-wide EQ. Here's the one I tried that worked. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devdnua.equalizer.free
I do get a notification prompt that the app is running in the background and that leaves me worried about battery drain. I shall keep searching until I find an almost perfect one or until a custom ROM with Dolby ATMOS gets released.
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Thank you. Yes I agree. HTC releases a phone with quality audio DAC but no system-wide/global EQ.
V4A is ideal but only works on rooted phones with permissive kernel, so for now we are left searching.
Cheers
Aussie

albert0pia said:
I literally embarked on a search for one today. I just got this device and already miss my old one which had a system-wide EQ. Here's the one I tried that worked. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devdnua.equalizer.free
I do get a notification prompt that the app is running in the background and that leaves me worried about battery drain. I shall keep searching until I find an almost perfect one or until a custom ROM with Dolby ATMOS gets released.
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Hi I tried that app but as soon as I put the higher frequencies up the volume decreased and it changed the dynamics of the sound a fair bit. Same with the bass.
There ust be compatability factors with some devices that have enhanced (preset) EQ.
Cheers
Aussie

Thank you sir for this equalizer. It works on my HTC u 12+

aussie1234 said:
Hi
Can anyone please recommend a good global equaliser app for the U11+?
I used to use Viper4Audio but as this is only for rooted phones it is hard finding a replacement that works as well on the U11+.
Thanks
Aussie
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I use Neutron. It's not system-wide,but its 30-band equalizer gives pretty awesome sound. My Youtube sounds pretty decent with these Usonic setups i have. About viper i don't know if it's good for our device. It only has 48khz drives. You are right though. I miss Viper sound... HTC must give us in a future update(...)a system equalizer

Hi.
I use Poweramp.
That's the perfect HiRes player.
Perfect sound on Bluetooth and on cabled headphones.
Just great.
Take care
Schuertzi