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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
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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

Adjust the sound?

Wondering if it is possible to adjust the sound in speaker on the phone that you put to your ear at.
Think it's too much treble in the sound.
Is there any setting in the phone or must I download some app?

If you're rooted, you can choose to edit the values yourself, or flash a mod...
But that's weird, because the calls sound fine on the stock firmware. Perhaps something to do with the ear piece?

Aditya Srinidhi said:
If you're rooted, you can choose to edit the values yourself, or flash a mod...
But that's weird, because the calls sound fine on the stock firmware. Perhaps something to do with the ear piece?
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The earpiece work as it is supose to, the problem is that I havet very sensitive hearing. So I need a more smooth sound. That why I need to turn down treble ä.

Ahh, you'll mostly need root access then for changing the volume levels, and if that's not possible I'll suggest a rom which perhaps has that function built in

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.
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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 hack for Android 6.0.1

So I was a little upset with the volumes this phone speaker gives out. I could barely hear my text messages and so on. That being said I figured I would go in and tweak the stock base Android roms Mixerpath to make the phone louder. To success I got it to work and wanted to share with everyone else.
IMPORTANT: You do at your own risk. No one is responsible for anything but you. That being said make sure you back up or save a copy of the Mixerpath before replacing it with my version.
P.s. if you want louder let me know I'll make a copy for you I put everything to 130 instead of stock 108 to 114 settings so I receive what I want without distorting the speaker sound.
Steps to install: just copy and paste to system/etc and replace mixerpath.htl that is there. Make sure to set permission to rw-r-r-. Restart your phone and enjoy louder speaker. Just fyi I use es file explorer.
Required samsung 6.0.1 stock rom. Might work on other 6.0.1 roms
Download link:
mixer_paths.xml
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5ydYA73l-HFdGQ5Q3E5R2F3eVU/view?usp=drivesdk
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josh2020glacier said:
So I was a little upset with the volumes this phone speaker gives out. .
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Hey @Josh is there a way you can do this for other volumes such as Bluetooth headset, wired headphones.

DJBoxer said:
Hey @Josh is there a way you can do this for other volumes such as Bluetooth headset, wired headphones.
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Sorry I broke my android went to Apple but I'm back now. Do you still need that volume hack?

josh2020glacier said:
Sorry I broke my android went to Apple but I'm back now. Do you still need that volume hack?
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Thanks Josh, for reply. I managed to get V4A working with magisk v14. Where as before any module would just crash device after few minutes.
Even though I no longer need hack. Maybe someone else might be interested but. Thanks for replying.

Low ringtone/notification volume fix?

Hello, I have a regular pixel 3 and the ringtones/notifications are way too soft. I've noticed that if I'm playing a game or watching a video, the volume is great when notifications come through. Is there a way for notifications and ringtones to use the same audio channel (not sure if I'm using the right terminology here) that video and games use? I've read that it's "working as intended" per Google, and notifications and ringtones only play through the bottom speaker. Just trying to find a way to not miss so many calls when the phone is in my pocket.
Tldr: the notifications are too soft, and can it be fixed.?

Install viper4android

acidspider said:
Install viper4android
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Does that require further configuration, or will it "just work" after installation? I've read about it, and I think I need root for it, which I'm willing to do, just want to make sure I can get it working if I go the root route.

Oven808 said:
Does that require further configuration, or will it "just work" after installation? I've read about it, and I think I need root for it, which I'm willing to do, just want to make sure I can get it working if I go the root route.
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2.7.1 pretty much just works, you still need to configure it to Ur taste but it's a lot easier to install than previous versions

That's awesome, thanks for your answers. Final question - do you have viper4android installed on your pixel 3 and can confirm the audio plays out of both top and bottom speakers at a louder volume?

Yes it does indeed

Both Speakers for Ringer?
Oven808 said:
That's awesome, thanks for your answers. Final question - do you have viper4android installed on your pixel 3 and can confirm the audio plays out of both top and bottom speakers at a louder volume?
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It always played music using both speakers but will it Ring & Play Notifications using both speakers by using Viper4Android and if so how does it need set up?

deputylynch said:
It always played music using both speakers but will it Ring & Play Notifications using both speakers by using Viper4Android and if so how does it need set up?
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If you read a couple of posts up, I asked the same question and acidspider said viper4android does utilize both speakers for notifications and ringtones and plays at a louder volume according to him/her. As to configuration, I don't know. I haven't tried it yet. I was probably gonna wait a bit and try it later. Maybe after the August updates.

Clean it with alcholo

Still not loud and doesn't use both speakers
Oven808 said:
If you read a couple of posts up, I asked the same question and acidspider said viper4android does utilize both speakers for notifications and ringtones and plays at a louder volume according to him/her. As to configuration, I don't know. I haven't tried it yet. I was probably gonna wait a bit and try it later. Maybe after the August updates.
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I've tried every setting I could and the Pixel 3 ringers and notifications are still not loud and will not play out of the top speaker!
Someone should be able to figure this out?
It would really help if both speakers were utilized.

deputylynch said:
I've tried every setting I could and the Pixel 3 ringers and notifications are still not loud and will not play out of the top speaker!
Someone should be able to figure this out?
It would really help if both speakers were utilized.
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Both speakers are utilized, can I post a screenshot of your viper settings?

Viper Setting?
acidspider said:
Both speakers are utilized, can I post a screenshot of your viper settings?
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There are numerous settings. Which all do you want?
Thanks!!

deputylynch said:
There are numerous settings. Which all do you want?
Thanks!!
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Just a screenshot of the main page and also have unconfirmed it is processing when playing music through speaker?

Viper Settings
Yes both speakers work except for ringers and notifications.

I don't see why that shouldnt work, have you the audio modification library and audio compatibility mod installed from magisk?

Yes they are installed. No matter what I do the ringer will not come out of the top speakers nor get loud enough.

acidspider said:
I don't see why that shouldnt work, have you the audio modification library and audio compatibility mod installed from magisk?
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deputylynch said:
Yes they are installed. No matter what I do the ringer will not come out of the top speakers nor get loud enough.
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I have the same problem. Did you found a solution?
I have also installed audio modification library and audio compatibility mod from magisk.
Maybe edit mixer_paths?

ok, ringtone/notification still low volume, but after testing the viper4android IS working in general sounds. Just not for the ringtone/notification, lol!

I haved personalised ringtone and the volume war too low. Since I use the officially ringtone, this is fine for me.

No solution found!
greg.chalk said:
I have the same problem. Did you found a solution?
I have also installed audio modification library and audio compatibility mod from magisk.
Maybe edit mixer_paths?
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No, I haven't found a solution and the phone is still brand new in the box since it is useless if I can't hear it ring!
I also have a 3XL and the ringers and notifications also only come out of the bottom speaker but at a higher level.
I know someone can or has already figured it out.