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The mixer paths is like none Ive seen before. Im headphones there are no RX volume adjustments any where, has anyone cracked this yet? The volume is way to low
Thanks

USMC retired said:
The mixer paths is like none Ive seen before. Im headphones there are no RX volume adjustments any where, has anyone cracked this yet? The volume is way to low
Thanks
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hey USMC. can you clarify what you mean by "None i've seen before"? what device's mixer paths are you comparing it to?
this is an area of interest for me as i have tinkered with mixer paths but i do not know the results yet because i haven't been able to get my rom working. the RX volumes are in there. look again. not just mixer paths, but the other mixer path files there's 7 of them

Digitalkarma said:
hey USMC. can you clarify what you mean by "None i've seen before"? what device's mixer paths are you comparing it to?
this is an area of interest for me as i have tinkered with mixer paths but i do not know the results yet because i haven't been able to get my rom working. the RX volumes are in there. look again. not just mixer paths, but the other mixer path files there's 7 of them
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I have the HTC u11 and the structure is unusual compared to say the pixel phones. If you were to put the 2 XML side by side you would see what I'm talking about. For the HTC there no RX paths in which to change the volume where on other phones those volume values exist

USMC retired said:
I have the HTC u11 and the structure is unusual compared to say the pixel phones. If you were to put the 2 XML side by side you would see what I'm talking about. For the HTC there no RX paths in which to change the volume where on other phones those volume values exist
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Mind if you upload the Pixel XML for me. I'm curious.

Digitalkarma said:
Mind if you upload the Pixel XML for me. I'm curious.
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I know what he means.
This is a mixer path for a few other phones (not whole XMLs, sorry), but from what I recall, the Exynos S7, the Pixel and a few other smartphones (LG G5/G6) all have similar mixer path edits like this too.
Nexus 7
Code:
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="10" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="10" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
OnePlus 2
Code:
<path name="handset">
<ctl name="SLIM RX1 MUX" value="AIF1_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM_0_RX Channels" value="One" />
<ctl name="RX1 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />
<ctl name="CLASS_H_DSM MUX" value="DSM_HPHL_RX1" />
<ctl name="DAC1 Switch" value="1" />
<!-- #ifdef VENDOR_EDIT-->
<!-- [email protected],2015/4/3,change to pass test for qualcomm advise -->
<[B]ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="90" [/B]/>
<!-- #endif VENDOR_EDIT-->
</path>
S7 Edge Exynos
Code:
<path name="gain-media-headset">
<ctl name="Noise Gate Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Impedance Volume" value="105" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Impedance Volume" value="105" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Input 1 Volume" value="43" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Input 1 Volume" value="43" />
</path>
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HPHL & HPHL from what you said before is already maxed out at 20 but where is the digital volume values on the U11? Viper's ROM has an audio boost for headphones, but they have edited almost every mixer path file. I'll compare when I have the time.
The OP3T was also similar to this, HPHL and HPHR were already maxed out at 20. Editing digital volume via a kernel (Such as Flar's) introduced distortion immediately so wasn't worth it.
This is also quite nice to look at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NqfEpbhXfXyqRPJoLxtifbEMNCEuVOIokwT5kyjJ2KI/pub

Im sure it isnt structured in the same order, no surprises there but its similar in referencing which is all that matters.
There are 7 RX Digitals from RX1 through RX7 in the U11 mixer, I think RX1 and 2 has something directly to do with headphones, not sure what the other RX's do. Probably another two is responsible for the top and bottom speaker and who knows what the other 3 do..
There is also a dedicated RX for ANC, 44.1 headphones etc. Thats not in the main mixer path
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Galactus said:
HPHL & HPHL from what you said before is already maxed out at 20 but where is the digital volume values on the U11? Viper's ROM has an audio boost for headphones, but they have edited almost every mixer path file. I'll compare when I have the time.
The OP3T was also similar to this, HPHL and HPHR were already maxed out at 20. Editing digital volume via a kernel (Such as Flar's) introduced distortion immediately so wasn't worth it.
This is also quite nice to look at
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NqfEpbhXfXyqRPJoLxtifbEMNCEuVOIokwT5kyjJ2KI/pub
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Yeah most of the digital values are set at 84 on the U11 as well, not all. Anything more than 84 and you'll start to get distortion if you're volume rocker is set on the higher levels. The registered values are 0(-84 db) to 124(+40 db)

Digitalkarma said:
Im sure it isnt structured in the same order, no surprises there but its similar in referencing which is all that matters.
There are 7 RX Digitals from RX1 through RX7 in the U11 mixer, I think RX1 and 2 has something directly to do with headphones, not sure what the other RX's do. Probably another two is responsible for the top and bottom speaker and who knows what the other 3 do..
There is also a dedicated RX for ANC, 44.1 headphones etc. Thats not in the main mixer path
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Yeah most of the digital values are set at 84 on the U11 as well, not all. Anything more than 84 and you'll start to get distortion if you're volume rocker is set on the higher levels. The registered values are 0(-84 db) to 124(+40 db)
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On Vipers ROM the values seem to be set to 88 for most things.
Using V4A increasing software gain by 6dB doesn't introduce any audible background noise or distortion on my RHA MA 750. Also noticed that in "mixer_paths_tavil" they have removed some lines.
Before
Code:
<path name="headphones-voice">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<path name="sidetone-headphones" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="16" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-fm">
<path name="headphones-generic" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="16" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-hw-voip">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="16" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-audio-voip">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="16" />
</path>
After
Code:
<path name="headphones-voice">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<path name="sidetone-headphones" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="17" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-fm">
<path name="headphones-generic" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="17" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-hw-voip">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="17" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-audio-voip">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="17" />
</path>
I'd be content with using the Usonic headphones if they weren't so crackly at the high end, sibilant songs sound harsher than they should.
On another note, HTC have done something to the mixer paths that has now ruined editing volume steps. On the original firmware, I could set volume steps via Magisk modules to anything I wanted, and it worked fine for the 3.5mm adapter. After updating to 1.13, the volume steps simply repeat once you go past step 15, which is rather annoying. (It is also busted in Vipers ROM).

Digitalkarma said:
Mind if you upload the Pixel XML for me. I'm curious.
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Galactus said:
On Vipers ROM the values seem to be set to 88 for most things.
Using V4A increasing software gain by 6dB doesn't introduce any audible background noise or distortion on my RHA MA 750. Also noticed that in "mixer_paths_tavil" they have removed some lines.
Before
Code:
<path name="headphones-voice">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<path name="sidetone-headphones" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="16" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-fm">
<path name="headphones-generic" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="16" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-hw-voip">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="16" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-audio-voip">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="16" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="16" />
</path>
After
Code:
<path name="headphones-voice">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<path name="sidetone-headphones" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="17" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-fm">
<path name="headphones-generic" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="17" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-hw-voip">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="17" />
</path>
<path name="headphones-audio-voip">
<path name="headphones-voice-generic" />
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="88" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="17" />
</path>
I'd be content with using the Usonic headphones if they weren't so crackly at the high end, sibilant songs sound harsher than they should.
On another note, HTC have done something to the mixer paths that has now ruined editing volume steps. On the original firmware, I could set volume steps via Magisk modules to anything I wanted, and it worked fine for the 3.5mm adapter. After updating to 1.13, the volume steps simply repeat once you go past step 15, which is rather annoying. (It is also busted in Vipers ROM).
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I forgot about RX0, there's 8 RX's.. anyhow
Actually the before and after is reversed. HTC added in the Comp switches to the path names. if my memory is right and assuming things haven't changed since then the volume step controls are handled in the framework.jar, I've applied code on the increase volume step mod before on previous devices.
Besides HTC didnt really alter the mixer path too much from update to update to warrant breaking the volume step so I don't think mixer path has anything to do with it at all. the few tweaks HTC made is related to headphone output.
Also for Usonic try editing the ANC(active noise cancellation) values then maybe reduce the RX and increase the HPH

Right I've done some actual testing
@Digitalkarma
Controlling loudness of USonic headphones only when noise cancellation is enabled works by editing the file below. 3.5mm adapter doesn't change regardless of what I have tried.
Code:
<path name="anc-headphones">
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="ANC Function" value="ON" />
<ctl name="ANC Slot" value="0" />
<ctl name="SLIM RX2 MUX" value="AIF4_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM RX3 MUX" value="AIF4_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM_6_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<ctl name="ADC MUX10" value="AMIC" />
<ctl name="AMIC MUX10" value="ADC3" />
<ctl name="ADC MUX12" value="AMIC" />
<ctl name="AMIC MUX12" value="ADC4" />
<ctl name="ANC0 FB MUX" value="ANC_IN_HPHL" />
<ctl name="ANC1 FB MUX" value="ANC_IN_HPHR" />
<ctl name="ADC3 Volume" value="8" />
<ctl name="ADC4 Volume" value="8" />
<ctl name="RX INT1_1 MIX1 INP0" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="RX INT2_1 MIX1 INP0" value="RX3" />
[B]<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="74" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="74" />[/B]
<ctl name="ANC OUT HPHL Enable Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="ANC OUT HPHR Enable Switch" value="1" />
</path>

here you go galactus. this is the Sprint version. everything else is the same besides tavil. there is ver. 29 and ver. 30, HTC made a few changes there

Galactus said:
Right I've done some actual testing
@Digitalkarma
Controlling loudness of USonic headphones only when noise cancellation is enabled works by editing the file below. 3.5mm adapter doesn't change regardless of what I have tried.
Code:
<path name="anc-headphones">
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="ANC Function" value="ON" />
<ctl name="ANC Slot" value="0" />
<ctl name="SLIM RX2 MUX" value="AIF4_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM RX3 MUX" value="AIF4_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM_6_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<ctl name="ADC MUX10" value="AMIC" />
<ctl name="AMIC MUX10" value="ADC3" />
<ctl name="ADC MUX12" value="AMIC" />
<ctl name="AMIC MUX12" value="ADC4" />
<ctl name="ANC0 FB MUX" value="ANC_IN_HPHL" />
<ctl name="ANC1 FB MUX" value="ANC_IN_HPHR" />
<ctl name="ADC3 Volume" value="8" />
<ctl name="ADC4 Volume" value="8" />
<ctl name="RX INT1_1 MIX1 INP0" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="RX INT2_1 MIX1 INP0" value="RX3" />
[B]<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="74" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="74" />[/B]
<ctl name="ANC OUT HPHL Enable Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="ANC OUT HPHR Enable Switch" value="1" />
</path>
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unless maybe try turning off the ANC OUT enable switch to 0?
anyway. so there is no difference editing the headphones path and headphones 44.1 path? also try editing the initial HPH settings back to 20 too. they originally had it at 20 but changed it to 16 on the latest version.
that's what i have set on my Sprint DK11 rom. 20 for all HPH. 84 on ANC, HP and HP 44.1 paths. glad to know there is an audible change with ANC

Digitalkarma said:
unless maybe try turning off the ANC OUT enable switch to 0?
anyway. so there is no difference editing the headphones path and headphones 44.1 path? also try editing the initial HPH settings back to 20 too. they originally had it at 20 but changed it to 16 on the latest version.
that's what i have set on my Sprint DK11 rom. 20 for all HPH. 84 on ANC, HP and HP 44.1 paths. glad to know there is an audible change with ANC
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We have lift off in terms of editing audio levels with the USonic Without ANC enabled
I accidentally deleted a comma over the value hence it didn't register when I tried it.
Code:
<path name="headphones">
<ctl name="SLIM RX2 MUX" value="AIF4_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM RX3 MUX" value="AIF4_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM_6_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<ctl name="RX INT1_2 MUX" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="RX INT2_2 MUX" value="RX3" />
[B]<ctl name="RX1 Mix Digital Volume" value="74" />
<ctl name="RX2 Mix Digital Volume" value="74" />[/B]
</path>
I set both to 90 and I hear no distortion, of course I didn't max out and in fact will lower it. The USonic is super loud now. Either way, all other mixer path edits seem to be ignored. The USonic headphones don't change at all until you edit the mixer_paths_tavil.
Next step, trying to do the same with 3.5mm adapter, so far all my efforts have failed. 3.5mm adapter doesn't get louder or quieter regardless of what is done.

Galactus said:
We have lift off in terms of editing audio levels with the USonic Without ANC enabled
I accidentally deleted a comma over the value hence it didn't register when I tried it.
Code:
<path name="headphones">
<ctl name="SLIM RX2 MUX" value="AIF4_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM RX3 MUX" value="AIF4_PB" />
<ctl name="SLIM_6_RX Channels" value="Two" />
<ctl name="RX INT1_2 MUX" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="RX INT2_2 MUX" value="RX3" />
[B]<ctl name="RX1 Mix Digital Volume" value="74" />
<ctl name="RX2 Mix Digital Volume" value="74" />[/B]
</path>
I set both to 90 and I hear no distortion, of course I didn't max out and in fact will lower it. The USonic is super loud now. Either way, all other mixer path edits seem to be ignored. The USonic headphones don't change at all until you edit the mixer_paths_tavil.
Next step, trying to do the same with 3.5mm adapter, so far all my efforts have failed. 3.5mm adapter doesn't get louder or quieter regardless of what is done.
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So the ANC path works for the Usonic with ANC on and the headphone path is also for Usonic but with ANC off?
Headphone 44.1 is a no go? Just to clarify and confirm. Thanks for testing! Yeah 90 must be a little too loud, 84 is more neutral but louder than 74 that's for sure.

Digitalkarma said:
So the ANC path works for the Usonic with ANC on and the headphone path is also for Usonic but with ANC off?
Headphone 44.1 is a no go? Just to clarify and confirm. Thanks for testing! Yeah 90 must be a little too loud, 84 is more neutral but louder than 74 that's for sure.
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Yeah ANC path for ANC on and headphones path for ANC off.
44.1 doesn't seem to change anything at all

Galactus said:
Yeah ANC path for ANC on and headphones path for ANC off.
44.1 doesn't seem to change anything at all
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and the headphones path doesn't do anything for the 3.5 mm headphones as well when listening to USonic and regular headphones side-by-side?
hmmm i wonder what else would change it without altering values all over the place.

Digitalkarma said:
and the headphones path doesn't do anything for the 3.5 mm headphones as well when listening to USonic and regular headphones side-by-side?
hmmm i wonder what else would change it without altering values all over the place.
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Yeah editing the headphones path doesn't seem to touch the 3.5mm headphones at all. Lowering the value to 10, the USonic without ANC enabled is barely audible. Plug in the adapter and the 3.5mm headphones volume is untouched.
I have no idea where the values for the adaptor or external audio devices would be. There is a ton of USB_AUDIO references in the files but they all seem to have a value of 0 or 1.
I can't really find how it is implemented on other devices either.

Galactus said:
Yeah editing the headphones path doesn't seem to touch the 3.5mm headphones at all. Lowering the value to 10, the USonic without ANC enabled is barely audible. Plug in the adapter and the 3.5mm headphones volume is untouched.
I have no idea where the values for the adaptor or external audio devices would be. There is a ton of USB_AUDIO references in the files but they all seem to have a value of 0 or 1.
I can't really find how it is implemented on other devices either.
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Time to put on my thinking cap lol
I thought i2s would of had something to do with it..

more than 84
Digitalkarma said:
I forgot about RX0, there's 8 RX's.. anyhow
Actually the before and after is reversed. HTC added in the Comp switches to the path names. if my memory is right and assuming things haven't changed since then the volume step controls are handled in the framework.jar, I've applied code on the increase volume step mod before on previous devices.
Besides HTC didnt really alter the mixer path too much from update to update to warrant breaking the volume step so I don't think mixer path has anything to do with it at all. the few tweaks HTC made is related to headphone output.
Also for Usonic try editing the ANC(active noise cancellation) values then maybe reduce the RX and increase the HPH
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On the Nexus 6 I took values from 84 to 100 with no problems with distortion or clipping, and as far as the other mixer paths go, most of those arent adjustable. I will keep tinkering and let you know if I find a combo that raises headphones to an acceptable level
I think I have it narrowed down now enough to say that once I find out which MP addjustments are the "master controls" of the entire XML we will be good to go

USMC retired said:
On the Nexus 6 I took values from 84 to 100 with no problems with distortion or clipping, and as far as the other mixer paths go, most of those arent adjustable. I will keep tinkering and let you know if I find a combo that raises headphones to an acceptable level
I think I have it narrowed down now enough to say that once I find out which MP addjustments are the "master controls" of the entire XML we will be good to go
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You can edit the mixer path tavil which will boost ANC/USonic headphones but believe me when I say the USonic does not need to go past 84 unless you are trying to damage your hearing or the headphone drivers themselves.
As for editing loudness from the 3.5mm adaptor. That is routed to USB_AUDIO which has no editable settings unless you re-route the sound to a SLIMBUS mixer path. By all means give it a go though.

Any suggestions/ development in terms of making the ear-piece & speaker louder by modifying the mixer_paths?

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When taking calls through my headset, the voice on the other end is too loud, even when the volume is set to 1/5. I've tried different headsets to no avail. Does anyone know how I can reduce the volume of the call below the minimum volume setting? The phone is rooted.

you could try changing the entry in the mixer_paths.xml file located in the the 'etc' directory.. you'll need root.
look for..
<path name="voice-headphones">
<path name="headphones" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
</path>
and change the 20 values to 15 and the 84 ones to 83, this should give them the same values as music through headphones.. reboot to take effect, if there no difference change them back

Thank you!

Hey guys,
I had this issue for a long time where I was forced to use my Speaker so that the mic would work and I was convinsed that it was a hardware issue, until my friend yesterday gave me his backup from CM12 and my mic worked perfectly - too bad he told me this after I bought a mic replacement :crying: -
anyhow so I did some digging and foundout that there are some differences in the mixer_paths.xml files.
after a couple of hours of trying and playing around with the file, I finally made it work.
here are the steps
NOTE: THIS IS FOR CM13
go to root browser -need rooted device !-, System ==> etc ==> mixer_paths.xml
MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A BACKUP OF THIS FILE, DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
change line number 37 from
<ctl name="ADC2 Volume" value="0" />
to
<ctl name="ADC2 Volume" value="19" />
That is it, this should fix it !
if not try changing
<ctl name="ADC4 Volume" value="0" />
to
<ctl name="ADC4 Volume" value="19" />
and
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="84" />
to
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="0" />
and in <!-- Analog input devices -->
make sure it has all the following lines
<path name="hph-mic">
<ctl name="DEC5 MUX" value="ADC2" />
<ctl name="IIR1 INP1 MUX" value="DEC5" />
<ctl name="DEC5 Volume" value="84" />
</path>
<path name="main-mic">
<ctl name="AIF1_CAP Mixer SLIM TX7" value="1"/>
<ctl name="SLIM TX7 MUX" value="DEC4" />
<ctl name="DEC4 MUX" value="ADC3" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="84" />
</path>
<path name="anc-mic">
<ctl name="DEC2 MUX" value="ADC5" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="84" />
</path>
after this the other end might barely hear you, if that is the case try this
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/fixed-for-good-microphone-issue.222059/
Let me know what happens with you guys

10x bro

Still nothing, no sound for me and no sound for the others :/

hello,
same problem here, phone goes, i pick up and i cant hear them but they can hear me, so i turn on the speakers so i can hear them, but then they cant hear me... !!! Its one way or the other way.
Reboot isnt helping, not yet tried fact reset. Device isnt rooted yet.
I got it from my nephew with a broken screen and touch, this problem i noticed after i replaced the screen. I thought it was my fault after the replacement. but i read that others have this problem too.
This is also with Messenger, Whatsapp...... i can use voice recorder, it works fine, and if i call voicemail i hear the voice.....
I changed the Google Now option already
Strange is that also on the other end they dont hear me..........

Thank you sir!
It happened to meg again after reverting to CM13 with a clean flash. Weird huh?
But having found this article saved me hours of work, so thanks again!
bahaeddin said:
Hey guys,
I had this issue for a long time where I was forced to use my Speaker so that the mic would work and I was convinsed that it was a hardware issue, until my friend yesterday gave me his backup from CM12 and my mic worked perfectly - too bad he told me this after I bought a mic replacement :crying: -
anyhow so I did some digging and foundout that there are some differences in the mixer_paths.xml files.
after a couple of hours of trying and playing around with the file, I finally made it work.
here are the steps
NOTE: THIS IS FOR CM13
go to root browser -need rooted device !-, System ==> etc ==> mixer_paths.xml
MAKE SURE YOU TAKE A BACKUP OF THIS FILE, DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK
change line number 37 from
<ctl name="ADC2 Volume" value="0" />
to
<ctl name="ADC2 Volume" value="19" />
That is it, this should fix it !
if not try changing
<ctl name="ADC4 Volume" value="0" />
to
<ctl name="ADC4 Volume" value="19" />
and
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="84" />
to
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="0" />
and in <!-- Analog input devices -->
make sure it has all the following lines
<path name="hph-mic">
<ctl name="DEC5 MUX" value="ADC2" />
<ctl name="IIR1 INP1 MUX" value="DEC5" />
<ctl name="DEC5 Volume" value="84" />
</path>
<path name="main-mic">
<ctl name="AIF1_CAP Mixer SLIM TX7" value="1"/>
<ctl name="SLIM TX7 MUX" value="DEC4" />
<ctl name="DEC4 MUX" value="ADC3" />
<ctl name="DEC4 Volume" value="84" />
</path>
<path name="anc-mic">
<ctl name="DEC2 MUX" value="ADC5" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="84" />
</path>
after this the other end might barely hear you, if that is the case try this
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/fixed-for-good-microphone-issue.222059/
Let me know what happens with you guys
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Just thought I'd put this up because I find the stock headphones volume way too low on my Qualcomm S7E.
TO MAKE HEADPHONES LOUDER:
- the mixer_paths.xml is set up different on our SD820 S7/S7E, so here's how to make headphone volume louder, if you're so inclined.
- usually the file is located at /system/etc, though I have both /root/etc and /system/etc, and I needed to edit /root/etc to make it stick.
The file you need to modify is mixer_paths_tasha.xml. In there, look for the following code snippet:
Code:
<path name="headset">
<path name="ear"/>
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1"/>
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1"/>
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20"/>
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20"/>
<ctl name="RX1 Mix Digital Volume" value="76"/>
<ctl name="RX2 Mix Digital Volume" value="76"/>
</path>
<path name="headset-44.1">
<path name="ear-44.1"/>
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1"/>
<ctl name="COMP2 Switch" value="1"/>
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20"/>
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20"/>
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="76"/>
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="76"/>
</path>
The analog gain, "HPHL/R Volume" is already maxed out at 20. You can safely raise the various "Digital Volume" entries by 8 dB to 84 without adding any distortion. Beyond 84 (likely up to 124!) it'll likely distort, though I've personally put mine at 87 :/

thanks

So then...what values did you change?
Sorry to revive a dead thread but I try this and it did not work
Now my headset has no volume from headphones!
How do I reset? Reverting it isn't working

Good bro keep work

Sorry, I deleted how to do this, because apparently it was stepping on someone's toes by not asking or giving credit. I just figured out how to pull one of the features out of a rom I liked, because it works well as a stand alone "app" or "mod", and thought people would enjoy it. I wasn't aware of the copyrights and ownership of ideas on here. So the person who deserves all the credit and praise has posted it somewhere on these forums, I'm sure you can find it. I wasn't aware of that when I posted mine, so my apologies to them. Just make sure if you post something useful to people, search through xda, and try to find the people or person that originally created the seeds for that idea, and ask them if it's ok to post what you intend to, and most importantly, make sure you give them credit and praise. Developers are very protective and proud of their work, so before posting anything, make sure that you ask, praise, and reassure everyone where you got it from, so they and others will also give them many praise and respect. No matter how small the mod you are posting, or helpful, or even insignificant, please follow the rules.

We have this post is it the same .
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/themes-apps/soundmod-update-v1-3-16-11-t2958217

Sry

No i suggest just asking the mods to merge posts if they think suitable or leave yours as is .

can I install the mod on another phone ?

I would like change balance - is any app, when i can do it ? (fust for speakers, not for headphones)

Refer all questions to original developer.

Refer all questions to original developer.

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This mod and other similiar sound xml mods goes way back on many other Samsung models .circa Galaxy S1 or earlier .
Sent from my SM-N930F using XDA-Developers Legacy app

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Thank you.

Here is the same mod, edited so that it works with LineageOS 14.1 (SM-N9005 LTE Int).
Here are the changes from the original file from the rom.
Code:
<path name="spk">
<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="RX1 MIX1 INP2" value="RX2" />-->
<ctl name="RX7 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />
<ctl name="RX7 MIX1 INP2" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="CLASS_H_DSM MUX" value="DSM_HPHL_RX1" />
<ctl name="HPHL DAC Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="DAC1 Switch" value="1" />
</path>
INP1 (left channel) goes to RX1 (ear speaker)
INP2 (right channel) doesn't to RX1 (ear speaker) [because it's commented out]
INP1 (left channel) goes to RX7 (big speaker)
INP2 (right channel) goes to RX7 (big speaker)
you can set these as you like, I found that this way, I get maximum volume, while retaining the stereo effect.
The next important lines are within Play Scenario
Code:
<path name="speaker">
<path name="spk" />
<ctl name="SPK Status" value="1" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="EAR PA Gain" value="POS_6_DB" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="86" />
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="74" />
<ctl name="SPK DRV Volume" value="8" />
<ctl name="COMP0 Switch" value="1" />
</path>
HPHL Volume, HPHR Volume and EAR PA Gain are needed so that Ear speaker starts working (I didn't hear a difference when changing EAR PA Gain to POS_3_DB, but let's say this is louder - also this setting is being used by the phone when you click extra volume in the stock rom during calling with speaker).
RX1 and RX7 set the volumes (0-100) for the Ear speaker and Big speaker, accordingly.
HOWTO:
Copy mixer_paths.xml to /etc, (backup the original), and set permissions to -rw-r--r-- (as all other permissions in the folder).
URL:
mediafire.com/file/0r6zp3o37cj6e72/mixer_paths.xml/file

Can you kindly build it for smn900 with custom ROM :magma nx vx1

Ananay kaushal said:
Can you kindly build it for smn900 with custom ROM :magma nx vx1
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It is already available on that ROM's aroma installer

msmrekar said:
Here is the same mod, edited so that it works with LineageOS 14.1 (SM-N9005 LTE Int).
Here are the changes from the original file from the rom.
Code:
<path name="spk">
<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="RX1 MIX1 INP2" value="RX2" />-->
<ctl name="RX7 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />
<ctl name="RX7 MIX1 INP2" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="CLASS_H_DSM MUX" value="DSM_HPHL_RX1" />
<ctl name="HPHL DAC Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="DAC1 Switch" value="1" />
</path>
INP1 (left channel) goes to RX1 (ear speaker)
INP2 (right channel) doesn't to RX1 (ear speaker) [because it's commented out]
INP1 (left channel) goes to RX7 (big speaker)
INP2 (right channel) goes to RX7 (big speaker)
you can set these as you like, I found that this way, I get maximum volume, while retaining the stereo effect.
The next important lines are within Play Scenario
Code:
<path name="speaker">
<path name="spk" />
<ctl name="SPK Status" value="1" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="EAR PA Gain" value="POS_6_DB" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="86" />
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="74" />
<ctl name="SPK DRV Volume" value="8" />
<ctl name="COMP0 Switch" value="1" />
</path>
HPHL Volume, HPHR Volume and EAR PA Gain are needed so that Ear speaker starts working (I didn't hear a difference when changing EAR PA Gain to POS_3_DB, but let's say this is louder - also this setting is being used by the phone when you click extra volume in the stock rom during calling with speaker).
RX1 and RX7 set the volumes (0-100) for the Ear speaker and Big speaker, accordingly.
HOWTO:
Copy mixer_paths.xml to /etc, (backup the original), and set permissions to -rw-r--r-- (as all other permissions in the folder).
URL:
mediafire.com/file/0r6zp3o37cj6e72/mixer_paths.xml/file
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Thanks for the script. Try this script with Dolby Atmos. Im happy now. :fingers-crossed:
<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="RX1 MIX1 INP2" value="RX2" />-->
<!--<ctl name="RX7 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />-->
<ctl name="RX7 MIX1 INP2" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="CLASS_H_DSM MUX" value="DSM_HPHL_RX1" />
<ctl name="HPHL DAC Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="DAC1 Switch" value="1" />

nazhar81 said:
Thanks for the script. Try this script with Dolby Atmos. Im happy now. :fingers-crossed:
<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="RX1 MIX1 INP2" value="RX2" />-->
<!--<ctl name="RX7 MIX1 INP1" value="RX1" />-->
<ctl name="RX7 MIX1 INP2" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="CLASS_H_DSM MUX" value="DSM_HPHL_RX1" />
<ctl name="HPHL DAC Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="DAC1 Switch" value="1" />
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After a week using i found bug, not working when using internet call like whatsapp. So i revert to original.

Bought so many different headphones to only be dissatisfied with that static noise.Recently found out a fix gets rid of the problem.
•Before you begin make sure you have root and file explorer (I used es file explorer).
1. In the file explorer go to /etc and find mixer_paths.xml ,make a backup of the file just in case.
2. Open mixer_paths.xml
3. Find:
!-- ================================================================ -->
<!-- Play Scenario -->
<path name2="handset">
<path name="rcv" />
<ctl name="EAR PA Gain" value="POS_3_DB" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
</path>
<path name="speaker">
<path name="spk" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="78" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="78" />
</path>
<path name="headset">
<path name="ear" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="81" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="81" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="CRADLE Switch" value="0" />
</path>
4. And change the values to:
!-- ================================================================ -->
<!-- Play Scenario -->
<path name="handset">
<path name="rcv" />
<ctl name="EAR PA Gain" value="POS_3_DB" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
</path>
<path name="speaker">
<path name="spk" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" />
</path>
<path name="headset">
<path name="ear" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="10" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="10" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="77" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="77" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="CRADLE Switch" value="0" />
</path>
5. Reboot and enjoy!
This also boost speaker volume a bit since tab 4 has it a bit low.If you dont want that dont change speaker settings.
If you still hear the hiss you can change hphl and hphr to "0".if you dont want to change volume ,changing hphl and hphr should be enough since it is the culprit, it boosts eletricity current more than needed and it makes noise.