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Spotify volume reset with every new song played

So, finally Spotify for WM6 is here! Only one problem: Whenever a song is finished playing, the next song is played with the volume reset to a really low value, no matter what the volume was on the song before. Meaning that I have to increase the volume for every song played...
This bug is really annoying, and I havent found a solution so far.
Anyone found a solution/workaround?
SOLVED:
see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=825182

No permanent solution anyone?

Same for me, I paid and it don't work!!! grrr

Same problem here - a lot of other people have mentioned it too.
If we all write to the following link hopefully they'll fix it:
http://www.spotify.com/int/about/contact/contact-spotify-support/?contact

JamesHanson said:
Same problem here - a lot of other people have mentioned it too.
If we all write to the following link hopefully they'll fix it:
http://www.spotify.com/int/about/contact/contact-spotify-support/?contact
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I wrote:
Whenever a song is finished playing, the next song is played with the volume reset to a really low value, no matter what the volume was on the song before. Meaning that I have to increase the volume for every song played...
I found kind of a solution, I renamed Windows\HTCVolumeControl.dll to HTCVolumeControl2.dll and did a soft reset.
This made Spotify unable to reset your volume, BUT the hardware volume buttons wouldn't work when Spotify was in the foreground, meaning I had to minimize Spotify every time I wanted to change the volume...
Please help!
I'm running stock ROM on Htc HD2
ROM ver 1.66.409.1 (76641) NOR
Radio 2.06.51.07
I can also send you the HTCVolumeControl.dll if necessary.
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Hope I'll get an answer soon...

I also got another issue with spotify... the sound is "scratching" several times in each song. It's almost like playiong from a CD with scratch-marks...
Any one else got this problem?
I'm using Energy rom...

SOLUTION!
Found a working solution...
I foud a cab that completely removes Htcvolumecontrol.dll from the windows directory here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=117790&d=1222865332
This does fix the problem, but it will also give you the classic volume control from wm6 and remove the htc volume control entirely.
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I have a theory; that if someone that doesnt have the problem with spotify resetting the volume on hd2 they should post their htcvolumecontrol.dll for us to try, maybe this can solve the problem in a better way!

Ive got this problem too. I dont want to do the workaround as I like the htc volume control method. Anyone have another solution?

deathtrap3000 said:
Ive got this problem too. I dont want to do the workaround as I like the htc volume control method. Anyone have another solution?
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Spotify staff is working on it. Here is the reply I got from support:
Hi!
Thanks for your e-mail!
It's a bug that was found on too late so it will be fixed in the next version. I don't know exactly when that is but we want to do it as soon as possible.
Regards,
Samuel
--
Spotify support team
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I will post update here when i get notified about the new version

Good initiative se1988.
I got a Swedish HD2 that does the same thing. Hope they solve it quickly.

SOLVED!
See this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=8943853#post8943853

Dlev ROM

Just wanted to say for the people looking for a new rom that dlev just got released today and its the fastest I've used yet.. it looks nice and I'm testing battery soon so ill keep you posted.
INFUSE 1.6 OC

Its very fast, GPS seems to not be locking, I've tried installing ruxkg3 modem, seems to work good, still no GPS
Also Swype needs to be wiped and reinstalled to get it to work. Coming off infused I went from 2400 to 3500 quadrant for what its worth, phone just feels faster. Anyone have any ideas for GPS?
Shane

Yes it feels way faster than infused to me though I love the both of them and it prolly helps that dlev comes with acidtweaks so yeah. I'm trying to learn most of the stuff and fixes for problems.. lol I haven't tried GPS yet. Will there be a fix for the first phone call or is that just a downside for hellraiser?
INFUSE 1.6 OC

Well with heavy usage including a lot of YouTube, Bluetooth my music in my car, texting all day, and just browsing the web I got out 12hrs with 8% left..
INFUSE 1.6 OC

Love this ROM and the Dev responds quick and is making every effort to solve all bugs out
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using xda premium

Exactly why I'm deciding on staying with this rom until official GB

Did you guys manage to get the "1st call after boot = no audio" problem? I had to toggle on/off the speakerphone button every single call... I changed ROMs 'cause it was a bit of a hassle trying to quickly answer a call, then realizing I had to turn on/off the speaker option (my friends and family get angry if you don't answer within the first second of picking up the phone lol)

Xev_10177 said:
Did you guys manage to get the "1st call after boot = no audio" problem? I had to toggle on/off the speakerphone button every single call... I changed ROMs 'cause it was a bit of a hassle trying to quickly answer a call, then realizing I had to turn on/off the speaker option (my friends and family get angry if you don't answer within the first second of picking up the phone lol)
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You should only have to toggle speaker after boots and only on first call, after that you should be fine.
Hellraisers Known Issues:
First phone call after a boot will not have sound. Any calls after that are fine. Toggling speakerphone mode seems to fix this immediately.
Using the Market may make data drop if you are not on Wifi. Simply toggling Airplane Mode, and back again will bring data back.

Battery Life test
This ROM has been excellent.
So I did a test trying minimal phone use and manually managing wifi/data. I uninstalled my power/data management app. My phone was on the whole time, maybe a reboot here and there, never powered off, and ran it till it died. I only turned on wifi/data when i needed it and here was the result:
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dlev Infused Edition 1.2
Entropy's daily driver
UCKK2
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bigfau said:
You should only have to toggle speaker after boots and only on first call, after that you should be fine.
Hellraisers Known Issues:
First phone call after a boot will not have sound. Any calls after that are fine. Toggling speakerphone mode seems to fix this immediately.
Using the Market may make data drop if you are not on Wifi. Simply toggling Airplane Mode, and back again will bring data back.
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Other than those listed above, is anyone else have an issue of not being able to power on the phone if the charger is plugged in?
skot

[Q] Does 4.4.1 Fix any of the audio issues ?

im wondering if 4.4.1 fixes any of the audio issues like the hissing during video recordings and low call volume etc....

Speaker is louder for me (notifications, calls, music). Not sure about the headset volume. Havent made note of it yet.

mrskytown11 said:
im wondering if 4.4.1 fixes any of the audio issues like the hissing during video recordings and low call volume etc....
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I think soon Google will make the 4.4.1 update for fix some issues
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giarob78 said:
I think soon Google will make the 4.4.1 update for fix some issues
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there are many issues in last Google Rom like audio and some badges notification apps that sometimes don't work

mrskytown11 said:
im wondering if 4.4.1 fixes any of the audio issues like the hissing during video recordings and low call volume etc....
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I notice a difference in unlocking the phone, locking it, playing music etc... I've also noticed stronger haptic feedback on top of the camera fixes.

guys somebody had problems with front face camera? sometimes it fc to me

mrskytown11 said:
im wondering if 4.4.1 fixes any of the audio issues like the hissing during video recordings and low call volume etc....
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I can confirm that hissing/static noice in video recording issue is still there...

Super_Panda_ said:
I notice a difference in unlocking the phone, locking it, playing music etc... I've also noticed stronger haptic feedback on top of the camera fixes.
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I've noticed the same. I had to go back into Google Keyboard and tone it down because it was too strong for me, in my opinion.

I had no idea google keyboard had settings.
The inline mic recording is improved, but is still at a lower gain than the handset mic.

My speaker for notifications is much louder now, as is my vibration. I Was one of the people who's vibration was so minimal I couldn't always feel it even when it was right against me but, after the 4.4.1 update, it's MUCH stronger.

(HOW TO) Get PowerAmp working on 4.4.x ROMs.

I was playing around with CM11 today, and I was getting a little annoyed that PowerAmp repeatedly locked up between songs so I started to tweak it a bit!
There is no guarantee this will work, but these are the settings I have used to successfully get PowerAmp to work.
First of all, all of this takes place in the audio section under 'settings'.
1.) We are going to go to crossfade, gapless and fade section. Uncheck EVERYTHING. Make sure your settings look like mine below. (I think this is the main culprit).
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2.) Next, we will go to 'advanced tweaks' section. Audio thread priority and audio buffer need to be set to 'normal' and 'auto'. Below are my settings.
3.) Lastly, this is optional but it works for me. I turned OFF equalizer, and tone. I left limit ON, because it seems on CM11 the music gets distorted at high levels. With these my music is pretty crystal clear.
This worked for me, so I figured I'd share my results. Hope it helps at least one person out!
Also my music is currently on my external SD card, not sure of that makes a difference or not in the end result.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

I left all of that as I had it in 4.3 and just unchecked direct volume control and power amp has worked flawlessly ever since
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Any thoughts on how to stop this issue with Google play music?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Looks like this has solved my troubles on CM11 on my AT&T S4.
Thank you, OP.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk

CamFlawless said:
Looks like this has solved my troubles on CM11 on my AT&T S4.
Thank you, OP.
Sent from my SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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mine on hellfire 2.8 has no issues...

Thanks OP, this was driving me crazy.

Trying that now. I had an issue the first time i played poweramp were the music sounded like a tin can and I could not stop, pause or exit the player. Thanks for the tips.
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bass0324 said:
I left all of that as I had it in 4.3 and just unchecked direct volume control and power amp has worked flawlessly ever since
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tried the full monty with reboot, it worked, back to how i had it with direct volume control disabled as well and working well after a reboot

Bluetooth volume

So I was wondering why there is such a huge difference in volume when I switch to BT over my truck speakers? There's been a few times when it would initially start, the volume seemed where it should be and how I like it. Then it switches to a maybe 4-5 notches lower and I have to turn my truck volume to match what it should be. I am not rooted and can't root since this is a Snapdragon variant. So is there. Anything I can do in my settings or a mod or something? I hate this low volume sound when I'm driving.
Thanks

Try settings>sound and vibration>volume
When at volume screen press on the three dots up right side(see pic)
Then press media volume limiter
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Try that! Hope it helps. Worked for me using Power Amp.

Peakyboo64 said:
Try settings>sound and vibration>volume
When at volume screen press on the three dots up right side(see pic)
Then press media volume limiter
Try that! Hope it helps. Worked for me using Power Amp.
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Do I switch it on or off?

Off!

suaverc118 said:
Do I switch it on or off?
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Mine is set to off

suaverc118 said:
Mine is set to off
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Then turn it on and set the custom limit all the way to the end of the red line on the dot. That should be max. then you can use the radio volume buttons to raise or low.
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I will try a test tomorrow in my own car. But yes you were right. I turn it on and set to max when in the car. When I use ear piece I turn it off so that it will automatically set the limit to where the red li e Starts by default. Tho k that's how it works.

Peakyboo64 said:
Then turn it on and set the custom limit all the way to the end of the red line on the dot. That should be max. then you can use the radio volume buttons to raise or low.
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I will try a test tomorrow in my own car. But yes you were right. I turn it on and set to max when in the car. When I use ear piece I turn it off so that it will automatically set the limit to where the red li e Starts by default. Tho k that's how it works.
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Thanks, that worked