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Few Problems

I have a few problems that occur on every rom I flash.
1. When ever I make a call or call someone, it uses the speaker phone by default.
2. The Car Home app opens randomly and can be annoying.
3. I cant change the media volume when headphones are plugged in.
- The volume is at it's loudest and there is no way for me to change it.
If anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I would search and check other threads before opening new ones. There is an ongoing conversation about the speakerphone issue and I believe it has to do with GoSMS. Not going into detail here as like I said there is another thread already developed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242116
If your volume is at max then it is at max. Or do you mean since it is at max, you can't lower it? Might also be an issue related to GoSMS. Never heard anyone mention about this before.

Agoattamer said:
I would search and check other threads before opening new ones. There is an ongoing conversation about the speakerphone issue and I believe it has to do with GoSMS. Not going into detail here as like I said there is another thread already developed. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242116
If your volume is at max then it is at max. Or do you mean since it is at max, you can't lower it? Might also be an issue related to GoSMS. Never heard anyone mention about this before.
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Sorry, I searched in the Q&A forum, but I didn't think to search in the General forum. I never used GoSMS so that can't be the problem.
If I plug in head phones and try to listen to music, the volume is always at it's loudest and I cant lower it (tried using volume bottons and in the settings).
I think all these issues have something to do with the Car Home app. Also thanks for your reply.
Edit: I removed the Car Home app from the zip and re-flashed. The media volume problem is fixed now but even though I removed the application, it still says in the notification bar that it's running. And speaker is the default option when I try calling someone.

I have seen people with issues with the car home app. But I can't recall if it was in the inspire section or the desire HD section. Goodluck.

Ok, thanks for trying at least.

Extremely low Bluetooth volume

Hi,
I have an issue with my Samsung Galaxy S8+.
If I try to play music via bluetooth to my speakers, the volume is very very low. The settings are on max and media volume sync can't be enabled.
I tried playing music with my Samsung Galaxy S7Edge and the volume was completely normal and very loud with nothing changed on the speakers.
I also tried this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/low-bluetooth-volume-car-fix-t3595530 with no result.
My BT speakers: https://www.trust.com/en/product/19367-tytan-2-1-subwoofer-speaker-set-with-bluetooth-black
My S8+:
Android 8.0.0
Stock
Knox triggered: 0
Never did any manual flash. Always just updated it.
Are there common reasons for this or good fixes? Or is it just a software bug?
Thanks for your time!
-iCornflakes

It's oreo, they messed up the volume and everything audio on oreo, no fix right now I'm going to make a topic to see if it's possible to downgrade back to nougat.

Not just an Oreo thing. I've had the same issue with the Bluetooth in my car as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/low-bluetooth-volume-car-fix-t3595530
Look at that post. I tried the force close method and it helped.

HUYI said:
It's oreo, they messed up the volume and everything audio on oreo, no fix right now I'm going to make a topic to see if it's possible to downgrade back to nougat.
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Odd, absolutely nothing changed with my BT devices when I went to Oreo.

mjones73 said:
Odd, absolutely nothing changed with my BT devices when I went to Oreo.
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it's amazing that you can't tell the difference at all, it's very noticeable, i am unable to hear anything when i receive calls in my headset either, this latest oreo update is broken.

found something online, it's something to do with media sync, try connecting the bluethooth device, then go to settings, bluethooth, 3 dots and select media sync, select on and make sure both phone and headphones volume is max and restart phone, anyone notice any difference? i'm testing it now.

HUYI said:
found something online, it's something to do with media sync, try connecting the bluethooth device, then go to settings, bluethooth, 3 dots and select media sync, select on and make sure both phone and headphones volume is max and restart phone, anyone notice any difference? i'm testing it now.
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Yea that was the first thing I have read about when I started searching for it. I wanted to try it, but it seems like my BT speakers are not compatible with it. It says that it isnt compatible when I try to activate it. Not sure if there is a workaround to make it working.

I don't think this is an Oreo specific problem. I've encountered this bug since marshmallow.
The only way I could get it to reset the volume back to max was when I used crdroid.
The volume would get set very low. I could open the global equaliser via Google music. And the volume would not change.
I would then access the global eq via another music player. Just make a tiny change to any parameters and boom. The volume is now set to the correct level again.
The moment I would use Google music to access the eq the volume would jump down again
My tablet is now on naosp and the volume issue has popped back up.
Doing the same procedure will reset the volume correctly.
It is rather annoying to have to do this.
I don't know what is causing the problem but it looks like the global eq ultimately effects the output volume disabled or enabled
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

HUYI said:
it's amazing that you can't tell the difference at all, it's very noticeable, i am unable to hear anything when i receive calls in my headset either, this latest oreo update is broken.
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No difference at all with three different devices I connect to. I do have media sync disabled already. Hopefully you get it figured out.

I've done a test on my S8+ now.
I downloaded the latest firmware and flashed it with a complete reset of the phone.
The Firmware Details:
SM-G955F/DBT/G955FXXU1CRC7/G955FOXM1CRC7/G955FXXU1CRC7/G955FXXU1CRC7
Model: SM-G955F
Version: G955FXXU1CRC7/G955FOXM1CRC7/G955FXXU1CRC7/G955FXXU1CRC7
OS: Oreo(Android 8.0.0)
Filename: SM-G955F_1_20180316151927_r15v1y5ud4_fac.zip.enc4
Size: 3810088112 bytes
LogicValue: mkulwy4mhgusj3sn
After the flash of it the BT issue is gone. This was done yesterday (4/10/2018). I will report back if the BT issue returns OR in like 2 weeks+ if everything is still fine.
GL everyone

new firmware released by samsung, lets hope this fixes the issue :S, i checked the notes and it does say fix for bluethooth.
I don't think this is an Oreo specific problem. I've encountered this bug since marshmallow.
The only way I could get it to reset the volume back to max was when I used crdroid.
The volume would get set very low. I could open the global equaliser via Google music. And the volume would not change.
I would then access the global eq via another music player. Just make a tiny change to any parameters and boom. The volume is now set to the correct level again.
The moment I would use Google music to access the eq the volume would jump down again
My tablet is now on naosp and the volume issue has popped back up.
Doing the same procedure will reset the volume correctly.
It is rather annoying to have to do this.
I don't know what is causing the problem but it looks like the global eq ultimately effects the output volume disabled or enabled
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do you need root for that though and i never had this issue in nougat, this issue first happened in oreo.
And i have a universal eq setting on a separate app called precise volume which does the same thing.

iCornflakes said:
Yea that was the first thing I have read about when I started searching for it. I wanted to try it, but it seems like my BT speakers are not compatible with it. It says that it isnt compatible when I try to activate it. Not sure if there is a workaround to make it working.
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It dosn't work anyway, still the same, on a good note they have fixed the low volume for incoming calls on my headphones, just the music volume is still crap.
I think my only solution is another set of headphones that support LDAC but they are £300+ lol or to get a Microsoft music player, i have a laptop that even beats what the old volume was on nougat so maybe a Microsoft music player would be a good idea, gonna look around.
It was good while it lasted i guess.

HUYI said:
It dosn't work anyway, still the same, on a good note they have fixed the low volume for incoming calls on my headphones, just the music volume is still crap.
I think my only solution is another set of headphones that support LDAC but they are £300+ lol or to get a Microsoft music player, i have a laptop that even beats what the old volume was on nougat so maybe a Microsoft music player would be a good idea, gonna look around.
It was good while it lasted i guess.
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Damn rip. The other good note, new update fixed the issue for me.

HUYI said:
It dosn't work anyway, still the same, on a good note they have fixed the low volume for incoming calls on my headphones, just the music volume is still crap.
I think my only solution is another set of headphones that support LDAC but they are £300+ lol or to get a Microsoft music player, i have a laptop that even beats what the old volume was on nougat so maybe a Microsoft music player would be a good idea, gonna look around.
It was good while it lasted i guess.
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Damn rip. The other good note, new update fixed the issue for me.
EDIT: Sorry for double post, idk how this happened

HUYI said:
new firmware released by samsung, lets hope this fixes the issue :S, i checked the notes and it does say fix for bluethooth.
do you need root for that though and i never had this issue in nougat, this issue first happened in oreo.
And i have a universal eq setting on a separate app called precise volume which does the same thing.
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I wasn't rooted before but since then have rooted via magisk systemless root. I can still use pay and bank access etc...
I'm using viper4android now and have also disabled the system EQ.
I have just got connects2 for my car last weekend.
On the odd occasion the volume will drop when opening automate(the driving launcher) which is set to launch playmusic on Bluetooth connection.
But as soon as I swipe down the volume jumps back up.

taniwhatuu said:
I wasn't rooted before but since then have rooted via magisk systemless root. I can still use pay and bank access etc...
I'm using viper4android now and have also disabled the system EQ.
I have just got connects2 for my car last weekend.
On the odd occasion the volume will drop when opening automate(the driving launcher) which is set to launch playmusic on Bluetooth connection.
But as soon as I swipe down the volume jumps back up.
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So you think it's worth rooting and do you notice any difference in audio quality?

HUYI said:
So you think it's worth rooting and do you notice any difference in audio quality?
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Yeah for sure but be aware you might loose functionality on apps like banking and payments.
I use magisk to hide root so I can still use those functionalities.
Make sure you read into it first.
I've had a replacement connects2 module fitted today and all is going well.
Viper4android my EQ is absolutely amazing in comparison to other EQ and in my case the volume issue has been solved.
Actually it's really loud as I was used to the lower level.
Steps I took.
Unlock bootloader ( wiped my tablet)
Flash magisk
Install magisk manager
Added selinux module via magisk manager
Added viper4android via magisk manager
Disable global EQ
Set selinux to permissive
Install viper4android driver. Prompts when opening the app for the first time.
Reboot
And it's all good.
The bug with AutoMate seems to be tied to my maps speed prompting notification voice.
If it does revert to no EQ, I drag down from the top bar and it's back up again
I hope it works for you. Plus you now have a very awesome EQ as a bonus
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Try enabling Developer mode (press Build Number 8 times). Then turn on Disable absolute volume. This de-links the phone volume control from the headset's volume control. Now you should be able to increase volume on both independently.

HUYI said:
found something online, it's something to do with media sync, try connecting the bluethooth device, then go to settings, bluethooth, 3 dots and select media sync, select on and make sure both phone and headphones volume is max and restart phone, anyone notice any difference? i'm testing it now.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS. I had two pair of bluetooth headphones. A Cheap pair with volume control and a fancy pair of JBL Frees with no volume control. I could NOT figure out why sometimes the volume was great when they connected and other times it was VERY LOW all the while the cheap pair sounded great when I turned them up. I was at wits end blaming JBL and Samsung when it was a setting for Bluetooth devices.
Thanks again Huyi. Very glad I found this post.

Disable Absolute Volume Developer Options feature doesn't work in Pie

Just got Pie on my pixel 2 xl. Since Bluetooth Volume control is horrible on pixel devices (i.e. Volume level 3 too quiet, level 4 too loud, annoying) I was pumped to find the "Disable Absolute Volume" developer option in 8. In Android 8 that option would allow for more precise control of Bluetooth volume since it separated Android and bluetooth device volumes. Well, in Android P that option is still there but DOES NOTHING. Changing the volume on the BT headphones also changes it on the Pixel. I have tried all the usual tricks like removing all paired devices, rebooting, etc. Argh. Anyone know a trick to get this working again? If not, does anyone know of an app that can achieve this without ROOT? (I use Anroid Pay a ton and don't want to root and lose that).

Got the same issue on xl2. I was told that it works, but the behavior changed. It is now intended to disable or enable individual volumes for each connected device, as opposed to separating the headset volume rocker from the phone's volume setting. Sucks on many levels, not much can be done about it.

Thanks for the response, but NO WAY
kheltek said:
Got the same issue on xl2. I was told that it works, but the behavior changed. It is now intended to disable or enable individual volumes for each connected device, as opposed to separating the headset volume rocker from the phone's volume setting. Sucks on many levels, not much can be done about it.
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Thanks for the reply, but I can't see how what you are saying is accurate. 1st, the saving of individual bluetooth volumes has been widely reported as a new feature in Pie, and I can't find anywhere that states that the feature has to be turned on or off in Developer Options.
Even IF what you are saying is true, there is no way they would bury a toggle for saving bluetooth volumes in the Dev Options, AND hijack a feature named "Disable Absolute Volume" to control it. That does not make any sense.
"Absolute Volume" is the "feature" that ties changes to the volume on a bluetooth device directly to the phone (or tablet) volume. They wouldn't dig into the code of the "Disable Absolute Volume" and totally change its' function but not change the name.

Okay, first, the use of all caps is unnecessary. Second, it’s not a matter of what I’m saying as true or not true, as I stated in my post, I was told, plain and simple. I’m equally frustrated about the button not working, it’s messing with the audio quality for sure. Good luck finding answers.
kmp14 said:
Thanks for the reply, but I can't see how what you are saying is accurate. 1st, the saving of individual bluetooth volumes has been widely reported as a new feature in Pie, and I can't find anywhere that states that the feature has to be turned on or off in Developer Options.
Even IF what you are saying is true, there is no way they would bury a toggle for saving bluetooth volumes in the Dev Options, AND hijack a feature named "Disable Absolute Volume" to control it. That does not make any sense.
"Absolute Volume" is the "feature" that ties changes to the volume on a bluetooth device directly to the phone (or tablet) volume. They wouldn't dig into the code of the "Disable Absolute Volume" and totally change its' function but not change the name.
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Don't want to get into a flame war here, and I really do appreciate the response. I only all-caps'd 2 words for emphasis. I stand by my thoughts above. I would have to guess that whoever told you was mistaken, since it really makes no sense.

Agreed, and yes, it does suck because the volume is a mess. Hopefully google fixes it soon. cheers.
kmp14 said:
Don't want to get into a flame war here, and I really do appreciate the response. I only all-caps'd 2 words for emphasis. I stand by my thoughts above. I would have to guess that whoever told you was mistaken, since it really makes no sense.
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Same here, I've opened an issue on Google Issue Tracker, maybe star it
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/112933219

cydia2020 said:
Same here, I've opened an issue on Google Issue Tracker, maybe star it
https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/112933219
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I just stared it and added a comment. Thanks for putting it out there. I Didn't know about the issue tracker.

Issue with Notification volume but can't find the reason :(

My issue is simple, notification sound volume keep adjusting by itself to around 70%, I always set it under 50%.
- I used to use Bixby routines to adjust volume for ringtone and notification when i reached home, however i haven't turned all of them off.
- I have Sound Assistant installed but no Scenario has turned on
This issue has bugged me for 2 months now, it's so annoying. What is causing the volume to adjust by itself?

aaronlee0712 said:
My issue is simple, notification sound volume keep adjusting by itself to around 70%, I always set it under 50%.
- I used to use Bixby routines to adjust volume for ringtone and notification when i reached home, however i haven't turned all of them off.
- I have Sound Assistant installed but no Scenario has turned on
This issue has bugged me for 2 months now, it's so annoying. What is causing the volume to adjust by itself?
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I cannot give you a direct answer, to your question
However i could give you an option, that you might consider, if you are desperate apart from factory reset that might help.?
Firstly, i had a similar issue than yours, on my
old Note 10 plus, Volume kept adjusting.
i also had Sound assistant installed.
I uninstall Sound assistant, but issues persisted with
volume adjusting.... then i found
the culprit.
I had another 3rd party Sound volume app, installed
where i had many months before, set a profile volume
to a certain level..!
Deleted and issue fix
So sometimes it's a simple, tweak or something you did and forgot about...?
Anyway, if you are so desperate, you can mabye
reset your " Device Settings " ? .. it might help?
Further
if you like Sound Assistant,
this 3rd party app "Volume Styles "
Google Play Store, is much more fun and interesting/better, so much more options etc.
I have the paid version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tombayley.volumepanel
You can check it out if you want to ?
Good luck.

willcor said:
I cannot give you a direct answer, to your question
However i could give you an option, that you might consider, if you are desperate apart from factory reset that might help.?
Firstly, i had a similar issue than yours, on my
old Note 10 plus, Volume kept adjusting.
i also had Sound assistant installed.
I uninstall Sound assistant, but issues persisted with
volume adjusting.... then i found
the culprit.
I had another 3rd party Sound volume app, installed
where i had many months before, set a profile volume
to a certain level..!
Deleted and issue fix
So sometimes it's a simple, tweak or something you did and forgot about...?
Anyway, if you are so desperate, you can mabye
reset your " Device Settings " ? .. it might help?
Further
if you like Sound Assistant,
this 3rd party app "Volume Styles "
Google Play Store, is much more fun and interesting/better, so much more options etc.
I have the paid version.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tombayley.volumepanel
You can check it out if you want to ?
Good luck.
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I end up clearing data for the Bixby routine, then didn't create any recipe related to volume, so far so good, the volume is not adjusting by itself. May have to pay attention these few days and see whether the issue persist. Anyway, thanks for your solution, I don't really want to reset my setting though.

Question [solved] low Bluetooth volume.

For days I've been annoyed by low volume on my Bluetooth headphones. It seemed like the first couple of degrees of volume made a difference but then the volume stayed the same no matter how high I set it.
Yesterday I changed the AVCRP version to 1.6 in Dev options and it has fixed the issue completely.
Just sharing in case it helps anyone else.

farnsbarns said:
For days I've been annoyed by low volume on my Bluetooth headphones. It seemed like the first couple of degrees of volume made a difference but then the volume stayed the same no matter how high I set it.
Yesterday I changed the AVCRP version to 1.6 in Dev options and it has fixed the issue completely.
Just sharing in case it helps anyone else.
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Did you try to toggle media volume sync under Bluetooth settings?

MoneyNotEnough said:
Did you try to toggle media volume sync under Bluetooth settings?
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I don't see that setting and searching for it yields 0 results? However, the volume controls on the headphones were changing the set volume on the p7p so my assumption would be that media volume sync is enabled by default.

farnsbarns said:
I don't see that setting and searching for it yields 0 results?
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Apologies I based it on the OnePlus settings. On the pixel it might be called "Absolute volume".
I'll confirm again later when I get my hands on my 7.

MoneyNotEnough said:
Apologies I based it on the OnePlus settings. On the pixel it might be called "Absolute volume".
I'll confirm again later when I get my hands on my 7.
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Yes, I tried that. Didn't make a difference. It's enabled by default but can be disabled in dev options.