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[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
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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.
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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.

Volume..

The incall volume seems to be extremely low. Is there a solution to it. I dont think any 3rd party app could help. If so please recommend..

mohitcr7 said:
The incall volume seems to be extremely low. Is there a solution to it. I dont think any 3rd party app could help. If so please recommend..
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During a call just press the volume + button one more time and it will activate loud mode which increases the earpiece volume.
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

But the loud mode is not at all Loud..Its still that same low incall volume.
Is it a software issue or something else.
It was all fine before.

mohitcr7 said:
The incall volume seems to be extremely low. Is there a solution to it. I dont think any 3rd party app could help. If so please recommend..
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If your phone is rooted, go to folder /product/etc/audio/hi6402/, edit the file named mixer_volumes-FRD-NXP_ce.xml, go to the line: <path name="call-m0-headphone" >, increase the value of the three lines below (I changed it to 36) and do the same thing to <path name="call-m0-headset" >, <path name="call-m1-headphone" > and <path name="call-m1-headset" >.
Before you make any change, you better save a copy of the file in somewhere else in case you screw up something.
It works well for me. Dont ask me why, I learned from posts in xda but forget where.

Still not rooted.

Is there an alternative way?

Haven't personally tried this app but u can:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pro.cellphone.volume.booster
Sent from my Honor 8 using XDA Labs

No it too doesnt help. Though it boost normal sound but doesnt have a effect on the incall volume.

mohitcr7 said:
Is there an alternative way?
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I just updated my L04 to B388, which solved my incall volume issue. No need to make any adjustment. You may try updating the phone to latest version or reinstalling the system.

Sound mod

Do you have sound mod or adjust volume speaker top same level speaker bottom ?
I think top lighter than bottom

IS this phone DAC inside? Or what is the chip inside?

im just using viper4android.flash throught magisk v15.3..

You`re rooted?

Mord0rr said:
You`re rooted?
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i waiting mobile send to me may be tomorrow and i will root and find file about adjust sound same i edit in sony
i think it may be same config , just added some code help this point

Where's the sound file ?

I remember when I use to have lg g3, it's volume was low so I edited mixer-something file and boosted it for about 40%. I want to check it on pixel 3 now , and see if there's any way to activate both speakers on notifications and ringtones because it is too low for me ( only 1 speaker works )

Nobody huh...

subwoffer13 said:
Nobody huh...
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Try vendor/etc

subwoffer13 said:
I remember when I use to have lg g3, it's volume was low so I edited mixer-something file and boosted it for about 40%. I want to check it on pixel 3 now , and see if there's any way to activate both speakers on notifications and ringtones because it is too low for me ( only 1 speaker works )
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Try this route:
System/vendor/etc/ mixer_paths_tavil

gaseoso said:
Try this route:
System/vendor/etc/ mixer_paths_tavil
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This is the correct path, but has anyone figured out how to edit the xml file to enable both speakers for notifications and/or speakerphone?