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[MOD] HTC Beats & Dolby Mobile for HTC Music - Updated 10.6.11

zimphishmonger said:
I dont recommend or support these files anymore. AS stated before I much prefer PowerAMP, Volume+ or DSP manager for EQ settings. I've left this thread open for reference purposes.
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Recently there have been a ton of discussion of the "Beats" mod and Dolby Mobile mods. The purpose of this thread is to test the various methods of enabling the audio processing technologies, and testing to see how much of an effect they have (i.e. are they worth even adding??). A conversation was filling up the AR HD thread, so I decided to start another thread here. Please share your experience with the mod, as its still experimental.
What is it?
For the uninitiated, "Beats" is an audio parameter in software that is supposed to make audio played via HTC's stock music player sound better. Some have said it tweaks the bass, while others have mentioned it improves sound overall. HTC has plans to release a Special Edition Dr Dre "Beats" Sensation, while will most likely incorporate this feature. The mod is an attempt at getting the features on our regular sensations, as the processing is all software (not missing any hardware in our device ).
Instructions to mod HTCMusic yourself - requires a little bit smali\baksmali knowledge
What is it doing?
From a quick look at the Smali code, it appears to tell HtcMusic that a pair of "Dr Dre Beats" headphones are plugged in and it should enable "beats" mode. Essentially, a cheap way to sell crappy headphones .
Code:
.method public static isBeatsHeadset()Z
.locals 1
.prologue
.line 178
const/4 v0, 0x[COLOR=Red]1[/COLOR]
return v0
.end method
Code:
.method public static isDolbyEnabled()Z
.locals 1
.prologue
.line 227
const/4 v0, 0[COLOR=Red]x1[/COLOR]
.line 233
.local v0, isDolbyEnabled:Z
return v0
.end method
Geek talk
The only change that was made was to two method, isDolbyEnabled() & isBeatsHeadset(). The beat's method just checks if the headphones are "Dr Dre beats" brand headphones and enables beat mode. The dolby method just enabled a toggle in the settings. The modification requires you change two variables, activating those two method, which tricks the phone into enabling "beats" mode when ANY headphones are plugged in and allows you to enable Dolby Mobile audio processing.
How to enable it easily?
The mod is usually limited to HTC's stock music player (HtcMusic.apk), but an additional mod allows the the feature to be enabled system wide. I personally have doubts about the system-wide version due to some reported side-effects. Some users have reported issues such as black screens during calls, lower audio quality when applying the system wide version (All headphones are beats.zip ). I would recommend users that are interested in playing around with "beats" install the modified HtcMusic.apk which enabled beat audio whenever any headphones are plugged in (HtcMusic_CWM.zip). It is flashable in Clockworkmod Recovery and will replace HtcMusic with the modded version. Nothing needs to be enabled for "beats", just start playing a song HTC Music with headphones plugged in and enjoy! For Dolby Mobile, click the settings button in the right corner and enable Dolby (Personally, dont hear any difference with it, but it could be a bug in the mod.
SOOO MANY VERSIONS!?! Which one should I use!?!
Well, everyone seems to be reporting different results. Try the stock, listen to some music, repeat with the other two, use your personal favorite. Both Synergy and WARM provide slightly different sounding "beats" modes, which are enabled simply via enabled "SRS".
Instructions: for 2.3.4 Sense 3.0 builds Only (not sure compatibility w/ 2.3.3 or 2.3.5 ROMS or SENSE 3.5 ROMs, I posted a beta below for testing)
Nandroid Backup (Not required but HIGHLY recommended)
Boot into CWM Recovery
Flash mod of your choice, HTCMusic (Stock, Synergy3D, or WARM) OR push to /system/app or move with Root Explorer
Fix Permissions
Reboot into Android
Enable "SRS" in HTCMusic (there is no "beats" toggle)
Rock out!
NOTE : IF YOUR ROM IS A XE BASED ROM OR A BUILD WITH BEATS ALREADY INCLUDED, THESE ARE NOT NECESSARILY AND MAY BREAK BEATS ON YOUR BUILD. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED!
Downloads
Sense 3.0 - android 2.3.4
Flashable HTC Music "Beats" Mod - Sense 3.0 (2.3.4) ROMS ONLY -(Flashable version of WARM's mod below)
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Flashable HTC Music "Beats" Mod - Sense 3.0 (2.3.4) ROMS ONLY - (Flashable version of Synergy3d mod below) - Recommended version for most
Sense 3.5 - android 2.3.5 (beta/experimental)
Flashable HTC Music "Beats" Mod (BETA) - Sense 3.5 (2.3.5) ROMS ONLY -(Flashable version from Synergy Sense 3.5 project)
[*]Flashable HTC Music "Beats" Mod with additional libs (BETA v2) - Sense 3.5 (2.3.5) ROMS ONLY -(Flashable version from Synergy Sense 3.5 project)
Downloads for Reverting back to Stock
Flashable Revert to Stock HTC Music Player (No beats, no dolby, completely stock from 2.3.4)
APK File Downloads (Use ADB or Root Explorer to install)
HTC Music APK File from WARM Project (for manual installation) - You must push this to /system/app, it will not install normally.
HTC Music APK File from Synergy3d Project (for manual installation) - You must push this to /system/app, it will not install normally.
HTC Listen APK File from Synergy Sense 3.5 Project (for manual installation) - You must push this to /system/app, it will not install normally.
For Development, Learning, Etc - Probably not working
Flashable HTC Music "Beats" Official Pulled from Sensation LE Dump (FCs on Stock Sensation, For Devs or Testing Only) - Mirror
Sources
Tutorial
Project Synergy3d Google Code
Project WARM Google Code
Credits
*HTC & "Dr Dre's Beats brand for deciding to create a audio feature for the sole purpose of selling headphones..... which we then hacked to work always
*Mike1986's for his awesome ROM which has so many users that I HAD to start this thread, that and the secretive genius who confused the [email protected] outta everyone
*JaiThemes for providing dedicated hosting and Uncutandroid.com, an endless source of entertainment
*XDA Mods for helping remove the "closed" and fraudulent versions
*The community.....that one's a duh, it's all about the community

Thanks for sharing
but could anyone share this modified version of HTCMUSIC.apk
I'm not feeling like Smali/Baksmali right now lol.
P.S i know it wouldn't take more than 1-2 minutes to do this myself, but I'm just too lazy lol
EDIT: got it, thanks bro

D69K said:
Thanks for sharing
but could anyone share this modified version of HTCMUSIC.apk
I'm not feeling like Smali/Baksmali right now lol.
P.S i now it wouldn't take more than 1-2 minutes to do this myself, but I'm just too lazy lol
EDIT: got it, thanks bro
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I was still editing the post

Lol, too quick on the post. Thanks

Excellent worK! =] now if i ever wanted to uninstall the "system-wide beats" how do i do that?

played with the stand aolone apk and with the beats enabled i can tell a big difference with the sound of the music. I have tryied RAP, ROck Death metal, BLack metal (weird collection i know) and so far the ROCK setings sound the best just my $.02

vvilliamm said:
Excellent worK! =] now if i ever wanted to uninstall the "system-wide beats" how do i do that?
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To disable "System-wide" Beats install THIS file through CWM.
P.S.
FYI, the "System-wide" Beats is meant for 2.3.4 and the disable file is also for 2.3.4.
so if you want to use it on 2.3.3 or 2.3.5 it might not work. (test your self)

If you hit the three bars in the lower left side it will crash it, just FYI

D69K said:
To disable "System-wide" Beats install THIS file through CWM.
P.S.
FYI, the "System-wide" Beats is meant for 2.3.4 and the disable file is also for 2.3.4.
so if you want to use it on 2.3.3 or 2.3.5 it might not work. (test your self)
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thank you =] it messes up my groove shark.. lol maybe op could post your uninstall also.. for beginners like me

Will this work with 3d
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App

Dolby is useless...no difference from the no effect option...
Sent from your hole

LittleMerc said:
Dolby is useless...no difference from the no effect option...
Sent from your hole
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I could definitely tell a difference from Dolby SRS and regular Day and night difference too.

I can't tell a difference either with no effects and dolby, so I will just stay with equal - (Piano)

Good song to get with beats is "Timbaland-Bounce ft. Dr Dre" (step up 2, love the last dance in the movie)....And O, did I say Dr Dre, lmao!!!!

MarlinFF said:
I could definitely tell a difference from Dolby SRS and regular Day and night difference too.
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hmm weird i guess something is bugged.. for me it sounds the same.. as w.e i put the beats as.. weird.

I'm on a 2.3.5 rom (P3D)
And for me between regular and Dolby there is literally no difference
SRS sounds different, and equalizer sounds different too
I think the function doenst work on all roms or something?
also in my phone the icons in front of the names are not in the right order
The icons are: No effect, SRS, Equalizer, Beats
while the text is: No effect, Dolby Mode, Srs, Equalizer
Maybe its a rom problem

Isn't taken from the Sense 3.5 source?
If yes this htc music app is taken from it too?

vegetaleb said:
Isn't taken from the Sense 3.5 source?
If yes this htc music app is taken from it too?
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I have NO idea =D
But look at the top post on the second post page, this user says he doesnt hear a difference, and is also using P3D according to his sig
Can everyone post which rom they are using and if it works or doesnt?!!!

Thank you very much for your work, the sound is incredible! For cons, I have a small problem, such as I listen to a mix that lasts about 1:30 and once finished I put the break, but later when I want to re listen it does not hold the position, but again from the beginning ....
Any idea, help please ?
Thanks !!!!

I saw in youtube that the new music app is way more appealing than actual one (UI) on the HTC Ruby which will be coming with Beats too, that's why I am asking if the OP dumped the apk app too

[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
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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
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA Free mobile app
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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
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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
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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.

Increase Sound?

I want to increase the sound of D2302 LP 5.1.1 a little. But the guides given here are for Kitkat, and mixer_paths.xml seems different from those guides. Could anyone tell me what to change?

vijaykmr said:
I want to increase the sound of D2302 LP 5.1.1 a little. But the guides given here are for Kitkat, and mixer_paths.xml seems different from those guides. Could anyone tell me what to change?
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for me just edit mixerpath :/

Ciptraandoni said:
for me just edit mixerpath :/
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Sorry, I didn't understand.

vijaykmr said:
Sorry, I didn't understand.
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Okay -__-

Ciptraandoni said:
for me just edit mixerpath :/
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Which values did you change? Because I tried raising the first 4 "RX Digital Volume" values to 91 and i've don't think it made any difference.

Miche1asso said:
Which values did you change? Because I tried raising the first 4 "RX Digital Volume" values to 91 and i've don't think it made any difference.
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For me Mixerpath,mixerpathVY55,mixerpathVY58
set value 1-7RX to 88 or any...

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For me Mixerpath,mixerpathVY55,mixerpathVY58
set value 1-7RX to 88 or any...
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Oh, all of them, then? I'll give it a try. Thanks.

Miche1asso said:
Oh, all of them, then? I'll give it a try. Thanks.
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yeahh, working for you ?

Ciptraandoni said:
yeahh, working for you ?
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Yeah, it seems to work indeed. I changed in all three files the values
Code:
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
(there is no RX5-RX7) first with 88. It was bit higher. I raised it up to 91 and I've got some distortion, especially with my ringtone that's played with a piano.
I'd love to know what the heck Sony did with our version of Lollipop. They are better bringing an update with major bug fixing soon because I'm getting sick of it. Starting from the lagging.

Miche1asso said:
Yeah, it seems to work indeed. I changed in all three files the values
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<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
(there is no RX5-RX7) first with 88. It was bit higher. I raised it up to 91 and I've got some distortion, especially with my ringtone that's played with a piano.
I'd love to know what the heck Sony did with our version of Lollipop. They are better bringing an update with major bug fixing soon because I'm getting sick of it. Starting from the lagging.
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haha sorry, I use sound mod
so I have 5-7 :v
haha sound good just add viper or dolby

Just use viper audio, works on 5.1
D2303 5.1lollipop customised NCB LB rooted Nuts t2u dual recovery bravia engine 2+x-reality debloated viper audio

Thanks, changing all three files worked.

[GUIDE] How to increase headphone volume

Hello guys and girls! This tutorial is for those who thinks the P2 has insufficient audio while wearing headphones. Note that I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone or your hearing. Just backup the files and you should be good if you accidentally manage to screw up!
[1] First step is to download a root browser (I used Solid Explorer).
[2] Navigate to /system/etc
[3] Find the file called Mixer_Paths_MTP.xml
[4] Backup the Mixer_Paths_MTP.xml so if you screw up it's just restoring the old file.
[5] Open the file using a xml editor (I used Solid Explorer's own xml editor, this is because Quickedit wouldn't let the values stay after rebooting).
[6] Navigate in the xml document and find the following values= "HPHL Volume", "HPHR Volume", "RX1 Digital Volume", "RX2 Digital Volume", "EAR PA GAIN" (The one without the 1P5 in it) and "RX3 Digital Volume" and increase the values to your liking.
[7] Reboot and enjoy your boosted volume
Optional; Do the same procedure to the file called Mixer_Paths.xml if it doesn't work solely editing Mixer_Paths_MTP.xml

thanks, will let you know once I've tried it. Its on the way currently!

Do you know which control should I modify for a microphone volume boost?

picofish said:
Do you know which control should I modify for a microphone volume boost?
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Sry pal I actually don't know which values are modifying the mic :/

Or just install V4A or Dolby Atmos?? You need root for this of course.

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Or just install V4A or Dolby Atmos?? You need root for this of course.
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I made a thread earlier about Viper4Android being insufficient in boosting the volume. Hence this guide allows you to boost your sound even further. ?

Thanks for the info.

Or just install Kodi and play your media through that,it has a built in software amplifier

Indigoeyes said:
Hello guys and girls! This tutorial is for those who thinks the P2 has insufficient audio while wearing headphones. Note that I'm not responsible for any damage to your phone or your hearing. Just backup the files and you should be good if you accidentally manage to screw up!
[1] First step is to download a root browser (I used Solid Explorer).
[2] Navigate to /system/etc
[3] Find the file called Mixer_Paths_MTP.xml
[4] Backup the Mixer_Paths_MTP.xml so if you screw up it's just restoring the old file.
[5] Open the file using a xml editor (I used Solid Explorer's own xml editor, this is because Quickedit wouldn't let the values stay after rebooting).
[6] Navigate in the xml document and find the following values= "HPHL Volume", "HPHR Volume", "RX1 Digital Volume", "RX2 Digital Volume", "EAR PA GAIN" (The one without the 1P5 in it) and "RX3 Digital Volume" and increase the values to your liking.
[7] Reboot and enjoy your boosted volume
Optional; Do the same procedure to the file called Mixer_Paths.xml if it doesn't work solely editing Mixer_Paths_MTP.xml
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In step 3 which of the following values do I need to increase?
Thanks

abhayruparel said:
In step 3 which of the following values do I need to increase?
Thanks
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RX1 Digital Volume, RX2 Digital Volume, RX3 Digital Volume all which I believe are set to 83 from the beginning and EAR PA GAIN which I believe is set to POS_6_DB from the beginning My personal setting is set to RX1, RX2, RX3 = 93 and POS_15_DB

Does this work even when one uses headphone in conversation to hear the other person? I mean using an headset with headphones and microphone.

is this working after resetting the phone ?
or u should do it again ?

Well, for me it acutally doesn't work at all @Stock deodexed ROM (s244). Changing any values the aforementioned XML causes the phone to not give me any sound at all - even after rebooting.
Changing the values back doesn't help either, the only way to reset the problem is to reflash or to replace the file with the backed up version. Seems rather strange, but well.

Phone has to be rooted in order so make changes in the .xml file, right?

Yes, because you can't edit the file without root access. You can open and read it, but editing is impossible.

hi man，How to increase Ringtone volume（Speaker volume）？
my phone is China Mobile N2，cpu is Qualcomm 625，
/etc/mixer_paths.xml,
mixer_paths_mtp.xml,
mixer_paths_qrd_sku3(h,hf,i,m,n).xml,
mixer_paths_skuk.xml,
mixer_paths_wcd9306(9326,9330,9335).xml
Which file should I modify?
and What data to modify?
Please give me some guidance if you have time，thanks

OK, so one thing I did notice while testing the volume boost (which works fine on Lineage OS) is that the noise floor rises significantly when boosting the volume.
Listening with bigger headphones like my DT880s is possible then, yes, but you notice that the sound lacks body and depth, the amp in the P2 just isn't powerful enough to drive them adequately. I'm usually not someone who believes in audio voodoo, but it is really noticeable here.
And then, In-ears just sound awful because the noisefloor is constantly hearable.
So, in the end I reverted back to the normal state because I listen to In ears way more and the disadvantages outweigh the advantages here IMHO.
It seems nothing comes without a price

Easy way
Flash @Wonder Wicked Witch sound mod
Go to the viper app
Then extra gain enable and do max gain to max
EZ PZ LEMON SQUEEZEE

Need the mixer_paths_mtp.xml file
Well after trying all you said it stop giving sound at all! So because I am fool I didn't back it up and now I need someone to give me a copy of it's possible! And I will be very grateful!
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Well, for me it acutally doesn't work at all @Stock deodexed ROM (s244). Changing any values the aforementioned XML causes the phone to not give me any sound at all - even after rebooting.
Changing the values back doesn't help either, the only way to reset the problem is to reflash or to replace the file with the backed up version. Seems rather strange, but well.
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Could you please send me the file mixer_paths_mtp.xml because I didn't back it up (I know I am fool) and now don't have sound at all... If you do this I own you!

There you go : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GwSEvJ4yq2pEb1gQWMj0iUoyHXjcsTbm/view?usp=sharing
It's from viper OS (7.1.2) so I hope nothing changed, but I hope it works for you