Here's a stereo speaker mod (uses the earpiece as a "second speaker"), based off of work from ashirviskas and his G5 mod. I just made it compatible with the LG V20, which wasn't really all that different anyway.
Back up your original mixer_paths_tasha.xml in /system/etc/ then replace it with this one, set permissions, and reboot.
Stereo speaker MOD
Another great mod, thanks freebro!
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This can "potentially" damage the earpiece at higher volumes, use caution
Since you've messed around with the V20's mixer paths and understand how they work, could I ask if you could try another mod? I was wondering if you knew how to boost and/or optimize the bottom speaker by modifying the mixer paths so that it sounds more clear, deeper, and louder like the G5 speaker was?
When I edit my mixer path files and try to save Im not able to don't know why and I'm rooted and all, anyone?
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digitalart said:
When I edit my mixer path files and try to save Im not able to don't know why and I'm rooted and all, anyone?
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Have you mounted the filesystem RW?
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Have you mounted the filesystem RW?
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I don't know what I did or anything like that. I just rooted but not sure if I did what you ask me. I dont really know how to do it so not sure. Is there anything I can do to change that or what. Looks like its read only but i didnt change anything and how I can change that now
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I don't know what I did or anything like that. I just rooted but not sure if I did what you ask me. I dont really know how to do it so not sure. Is there anything I can do to change that or what. Looks like its read only but i didnt change anything and how I can change that now
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If you are using Root Explorer (it's what I use for GUI filesystem operations), when you are in the /system directory, at the top of the folder list will be a line of text showing you how much space has been used / available, the status of the folder (yours is probably R/O) and a button that says "Mount R/W". When you click that button, it will request root, and then you will be able to write to files in your /system and sub directories. Once you're done editing the file, before you reboot, make sure you go back to the /system root and click the button again which will now say "Mount R/O". Then proceed with the instructions from there.
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If you are using Root Explorer (it's what I use for GUI filesystem operations), when you are in the /system directory, at the top of the folder list will be a line of text showing you how much space has been used / available, the status of the folder (yours is probably R/O) and a button that says "Mount R/W". When you click that button, it will request root, and then you will be able to write to files in your /system and sub directories. Once you're done editing the file, before you reboot, make sure you go back to the /system root and click the button again which will now say "Mount R/O". Then proceed with the instructions from there.
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You see I was using root browser for that and didnt have or didnt see this option. But I bought root explorer and I could do it, but now I have no sound at all weird. Maybe permission are wrong. all off or maybe something different
Restored the bak file and all is ok now. Will try replacing the file again , confused
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all works now thats amazing from mono to stereo just with file replacement. grat job!
Now looking for some mod to make it louder. changed all 84 to 90 and then i got no sound at all
what specific lines were changed from the original, just curious?
@freeza thank you for this and the boot animation mod. Any chance a Rom is possible? Followed your work / input on the note 7. I'm sure I'm one of many that are glad you have the V20 at least u til the note 8 arrives LOL.
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what specific lines were changed from the original, just curious?
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Many fist ones like 8 or more whenever was 84
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Ippolito1971 said:
@freeza thank you for this and the boot animation mod. Any chance a Rom is possible? Followed your work / input on the note 7. I'm sure I'm one of many that are glad you have the V20 at least u til the note 8 arrives LOL.
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Coming soon bro! Sit tight!!
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Coming soon bro! Sit tight!!
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No worries. Confirmation is enough for me [emoji5] [emoji6]
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How could we make the output a little louder? I
Tilde88 said:
How could we make the output a little louder? I
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I'm afraid that we can't cause we can damaged the speaker
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For those of us with non-root phones (sprint, etc.) anyway to make this work on those phones, apk.?
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For those of us with non-root phones (sprint, etc.) anyway to make this work on those phones, apk.?
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There's no apk for that. You need to modify build.prop for that and to do that you need root
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Any chance of a flashable
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Also what are the permissions because now my music player force closes and YouTube won't work
Edit: never mind it's r, w, r, r it's working now
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freeza said:
Here's a stereo speaker mod (uses the earpiece as a "second speaker"), based off of work from ashirviskas and his G5 mod. I just made it compatible with the LG V20, which wasn't really all that different anyway.
Back up your original mixer_paths_tasha.xml in /system/etc/ then replace it with this one, set permissions, and reboot.
Stereo speaker MOD
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Awesome! Root is getting better and better. Now to find replacement camera glass and wait for xposed. Feliz Navidad as my fiance would say!
Beastmode on my LG V20
Related
These files will increase the volume of the Eris without it getting choppy.
ADB.
Extract files to tools.
cd c:\androidsdk\tools\ (That's mine)
adb remount
adb push AudioFilter.csv system/etc/audiofilter.csv
adb push audiopara4.csv system/etc/audiopara4.csv
adb reboot
Enjoy.
OR
Internal File Manager with Root Access
Move files to SD card.
Cut/Paste files to system/etc/
Enjoy.
hahaha.
I will eventually make a flashable zip,
I've just been busy.
If you want it now, do it like this.]
Edit:
If anyone wants to make a zip for flashing,
that'd be great,
everytime I attempt to do so,
I get stuck at the Splash.
I know Tazz's ROM (probably others too) has some DSP controller that lets you nearly double the volume. Careful you don't blow out the speaker though.
Is that only system sounds though? I too would love to find this out, the media sound volume is a bit on the soft side.
Dsp manager on kaosfroyo makes high pitched noise and distortion. It doesn't in other roms?
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KHancock321 said:
Is there a way to "boost" volume levels? What file controls it? If anyone knows, could you let me know? Do I just change to values, or what? Because I would like the media volume louder...
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I have an app called LVH v3.6 (loud volume hack) that boosts all volumes a LOT!
I don't remember where I got it from or even if I paid for it or not. Let me know if you have trouble finding it. If you do try it and want to know what settings worked for me, let me know and I'll look them up.
You have the option to backup your original settings in the app before selecting a custom one. It saves to your SD card.
It's permanent until a full rom flash.
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Edit: It's called "Louder Volume Hack" and it's 2 pounds on the Market.
DSP Manager always creates mad amounts of distortion.
Also, I know those apps exist.
Do you know what it actually changes?
It has to add a file or delete or alter a previous.
It doesn't work off of magic.
Lol.
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DSP Manager always creates mad amounts of distortion.
Also, I know those apps exist.
Do you know what it actually changes?
It has to add a file or delete or alter a previous.
It doesn't work off of magic.
Lol.
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Of course it's not magic. The filename of the backup file it creates is "AudioFilter.csv". I don't know if it's just a copy of an existing file or just a record a previous values. LVH has a folder of files by the same names of the different values (I'm guessing) it can use.
I'm about to flash a new version of the rom I use. Once I'm done restoring apps and such, if I have time maybe I'll do nandroids of before and after applying the LVH settings, and compare the two and determine what file(s) changed.
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Cool, man. Thanks a lot. I'd figure it, I just don't have access to the app. Haha.
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I did the nandroids last night but we stay up until 6am so I should get around to the comparison later today. I'll let you know what I find.
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Thanks, man. You're helping me a lot. And quite a few other people I know.
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I'd be curious too for the headset jack. It's decent but my FM transmitter doesn't put out full volume and I have to turn up my radio in my Camry to like 40 where normally it would be 30.
I bought the program. When I get to a computer I'll rip **** apart. I've been looking at the files with Root Explorer and such right now. Lots of values for things I've never heard of. Hahahahaha. But, I'll get some files made up with the best sound quality and make a flashable zip eventually.
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I bought the program. When I get to a computer I'll rip **** apart. I've been looking at the files with Root Explorer and such right now. Lots of values for things I've never heard of. Hahahahaha. But, I'll get some files made up with the best sound quality and make a flashable zip eventually.
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This would be, literally, amazing.
Downloaded zip, how do I get it into my system/etc from my phone? Thanks for all ur work bro
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Ddukes76 said:
Downloaded zip, how do I get it into my system/etc from my phone? Thanks for all ur work bro
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ADB.
Extract files to tools.
cd c:\androidsdk\tools\ (That's mine)
adb remount
adb push AudioFilter.csv system/etc/audiofilter.csv
adb push audiopara4.csv system/etc/audiopara4.csv
adb reboot
Enjoy.
OR
Internal File Manager with Root Access
Move files to SD card.
Cut/Paste files to system/etc/
Enjoy.
hahaha.
I will eventually make a flashable zip,
I've just been busy.
If you want it now, do it like this.
Ddukes76 said:
Downloaded zip, how do I get it into my system/etc from my phone? Thanks for all ur work bro
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Use root explorer to paste them there but make sure u have in the top right corner of the app (mount RW) turned on
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Use root explorer to paste them there but make sure u have in the top right corner of the app (mount RW) turned on
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Oh, nice, I forgot that. Haha.
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I've had LVH for over a year now and it rocks! I bought it when I had my G1 because the G1 speaker was barely audible at full volume. I installed it on my Eris after I rooted it and it works just fine. It also has a headset boost as well as an in-call volume boost!
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I've had LVH for over a year now and it rocks! I bought it when I had my G1 because the G1 speaker was barely audible at full volume. I installed it on my Eris after I rooted it and it works just fine. It also has a headset boost as well as an in-call volume boost!
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This is just a work around having to buy something.
lol.
I'm cheap and jobless.
And with the economy...
I'd imagine so are others.
KHancock321 said:
This is just a work around having to buy something.
lol.
I'm cheap and jobless.
And with the economy...
I'd imagine so are others.
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If this makes the volume louder, I can hardly tell.
Maybe 10-20%? Definitely seems like the ringer volume itself is a little bit louder at its loudest (notifications/ringtones), but music/media and in-call speaker (speakerphone) I can barely tell a difference. Maybe time will tell!
Either way, thank you for this. Not hearing notifications and ringing are a big deal for me when I travel a lot with the windows down (of course, I use a blue tooth).
This is excellent, either way. Definitely increases volume at least a little bit.
This is for the ATT LG G2 and requires you to be rooted. If you are not comfortable modifying system files, please do not go any further!
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damage you should do to your shiny new device. This works as is, however it requires you knowing how to obtain root, navigate your file system with a root browser, and properly set permissions. Being as this device has no form of recovery or backup, please be careful when modifying system files.
So, I love the G2 but was somewhat unsatisfied with the speaker output. I decided to figure out how to change the volume gain.
Volume gain for the speaker is found in the following directory: /system/etc/snd_soc_msm
The file that needs to be modified is called "snd_soc_msm_Taiko". Please copy this file to your storage before changing it in case you need a file to revert from.
Open this file with a text editor. I prefer "920 text editor" from the play store.
Find this code:
Code:
SectionDevice
Name "Speaker"
Comment "Speaker Rx device"
EnableSequence
'SLIM RX1 MUX':0:AIF1_PB
'SLIM_0_RX Channels':0:eek:ne
'RX7 MIX1 INP1':0:RX1
'RX7 Digital Volume':1:60
'SPK DRV Volume':1:90
'SPK DAC Switch':1:1
'RX7 HPF cut off':0:MIN_3DB_150Hz
EndSequence
"60" is the stock gain for the speaker.
'RX7 Digital Volume':1:60
Change "60" to a number of your liking, For me "65" was enough to make notifications much louder. Too high and distortion will kick in. I'm sure too high could cause damage. Small increments are best.Play around with this number till you find what you like.
Save the file with the default file name and copy back to the following directory: /system/etc/snd_soc_msm
Change permissions to RW-R-R
Reboot
That is all it takes
Is this only for external speaker or headphone as well? Am also unhappy with the loudness of the speaker. Headphone volume is good and am satisfied. but external speaker, its same as GS3.
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Thanks for sharing this -- great stuff!! Any chance you could post the complete file, so we could see what all can be changed (headphone vol, etc.)? (I don't have G2 yet.)
thanks a lot, great to see this stuff so early. quality on external speaker is definitely not a bad thing, but I'm concerned about volume cause I can never hear my notifications
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mahendra1020 said:
Is this only for external speaker or headphone as well? Am also unhappy with the loudness of the speaker. Headphone volume is good and am satisfied. but external speaker, its same as GS3.
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This is for external speaker only.
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I found the file but I can't find the line I have to change for the life of me
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Search the file for the following text, "speaker Rx device".
It starts at line #5601, about half way through the file.
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Search the file for the following text, "speaker Rx device".
It starts at line #5601, about half way through the file.
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No such entry on mine.
cron912 said:
No such entry on mine.
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This is an ATT device?
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This is an ATT device?
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Yes
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No such entry on mine.
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Yeah couple minutes after post I was able to find it using 920 txt editor. Thanks. Now is there anything we could do about bass? lol
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I wonder if this mod will work on other versions of the US models of the LG G2
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I wonder if this mod will work on other versions of the US models of the LG G2
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Can't say for certain but would expect they would be the same.
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Can't say for certain but would expect they would be the same.
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Hopefully verizon LG G2 users can try to search for the file and see if they can see part if the code in the text editor to confirm and report back.
I am still waiting for the Sprint variant to come out.
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ericdabbs said:
Hopefully verizon LG G2 users can try to search for the file and see if they can see part if the code in the text editor to confirm and report back.
I am still waiting for the Sprint variant to come out.
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Am I missing something? When I try to save it, it tells me that it's read only. I am rooted and did give the text editor root permission.
greyhulk said:
Am I missing something? When I try to save it, it tells me that it's read only. I am rooted and did give the text editor root permission.
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Maybe try saving a copy, then editing it and paste on top of original. When I did this stuff on GS3, I edited the file on pc and then pasted it in.
Volume is terrible on my VZW version.
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Am I missing something? When I try to save it, it tells me that it's read only. I am rooted and did give the text editor root permission.
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Save it in another location other than system, then copy, n move it to the correct directory, and change permissions. 68 was the perfect value for me...
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Save it in another location other than system, then copy, n move it to the correct directory, and change permissions. 68 was the perfect value for me...
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For some reason, I can't find the option to change the save location in 920. I'll keep at it.
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greyhulk said:
For some reason, I can't find the option to change the save location in 920. I'll keep at it.
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Menu button in 920, then save as. Now u can choose save location
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Could someone, please, make a mod that makes both speakers playing when incoming call ?
+1
Still pursuing this, aren't we? :good:
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+1
Still pursuing this, aren't we? :good:
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Would be totally awesome
I would rather have the volume increased (bug fixed) than stereo speakers. I hope you don't like your ears to be blasted with the ringtone music as there is a gesture to pickup the incoming call by placing your phone in your ears (you don't have to swipe).
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LiveSquare said:
I would rather have the volume increased (bug fixed) than stereo speakers. I hope you don't like your ears to be blasted with the ringtone music as there is a gesture to pickup the incoming call by placing your phone in your ears (you don't have to swipe).
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Well, that is a valid point.. It can be tweaked further though. Like switching off the top speaker when movement is detected, or using 1 speaker only for phone ringtone but use 2 speakers for other notifications.
Whatever it is, I hope they solve this.
Here's a thread related to this:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z2/Speakerphone-in-call-uses-only-1-speaker/m-p/677011#M1501
send mixer_paths.xml to me which you can find in /system/etc and I'll see what I can do
olokos said:
send mixer_paths.xml to me which you can find in /system/etc and I'll see what I can do
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I got my Z2 yesterday, now i rooted it, and right now i`m tweaking the phone. A little bit later i will send the requested file to you, if noone not sended it to you yet.
Thank you.
olokos, here`s the requested file. If you can try to do something, please, try to do it, because the ring volume is so weak
DennisDD78 said:
olokos, here`s the requested file. If you can try to do something, please, try to do it, because the ring volume is so weak
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Try this. It should play the ringtone when you're getting a call with both speakers now. What boost in percentage would you suggest? I don't have the Z2, just the Z1 so I can't test this by myself.
As always - You're doing it at your own risk.
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Try this. It should play the ringtone when you're getting a call with both speakers now. What boost in percentage would you suggest? I don't have the Z2, just the Z1 so I can't test this by myself.
As always - You're doing it at your own risk.
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Oh ,man, it`s working!!! Awesome, finally both speakers when incoming call!
Thank you very very much, bro! Now THIS IS THE PHONE!!
Aahhh!!!
About the boost, well, i don`t know, now the volume level is fine for me with 2 speakers, and i`m afraid to get the levels higher, to not to damage the speakers, i don`t reaaly know which levels are safe to increase....
olokos, what do you think, what percentage of a boost increase is more or less safety for the speaker ? 15-20% maybe ?
olokos, what do you think, the sound profile when call uses the same algorithm as a sound profile in walkman or not ? It ssems to me that sound on call and sound in walkman is slightly different, or am i wrong ? Clearaudio+ is on the both profiles.
can i use this mod on a non rooted phone? My bootloader is locked by Bell pos and i really want this mod lol
Teknohtc said:
can i use this mod on a non rooted phone? My bootloader is locked by Bell pos and i really want this mod lol
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Only if you`ll get the root without bootloader unlocking.
olokos said:
Try this. It should play the ringtone when you're getting a call with both speakers now. What boost in percentage would you suggest? I don't have the Z2, just the Z1 so I can't test this by myself.
As always - You're doing it at your own risk.
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DennisDD78 said:
Oh ,man, it`s working!!! Awesome, finally both speakers when incoming call!
Thank you very very much, bro! Now THIS IS THE PHONE!!
Aahhh!!!
About the boost, well, i don`t know, now the volume level is fine for me with 2 speakers, and i`m afraid to get the levels higher, to not to damage the speakers, i don`t reaaly know which levels are safe to increase....
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I think that 30% speaker volume boost is safe, but not more. I remind that Zeroinfinity had done a mod with 30% volume boost for the Z.
DennisDD78 said:
olokos, what do you think, what percentage of a boost increase is more or less safety for the speaker ? 15-20% maybe ?
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Can't tell. I don't own the device so I can't tell by myself.
DennisDD78 said:
olokos, what do you think, the sound profile when call uses the same algorithm as a sound profile in walkman or not ? It ssems to me that sound on call and sound in walkman is slightly different, or am i wrong ? Clearaudio+ is on the both profiles.
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It does use a different algorithm, I'm sure of it.
nreuge said:
I think that 30% speaker volume boost is safe, but not more. I remind that Zeroinfinity had done a mod with 30% volume boost for the Z.
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Thanks, I'll boost it by 30% then.
Please move the discussion here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52814202
How do I make this mod work? Am I supposed to copy it and replace the stock file in system>etc? Because changing the name of the original and then copying this file doesn't make it work and in fact my phone app stops working. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Can someone please post the original mixer_paths.xml file because I think I have deleted mine and my phone app seemed to have stopped working
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All sounds have completely stopped working for my phone after I tried to simply copy and paste the mixer_paths.xml file. It's freaking ridiculous. Can someone please guide me through this
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umair239 said:
How do I make this mod work? Am I supposed to copy it and replace the stock file in system>etc? Because changing the name of the original and then copying this file doesn't make it work and in fact my phone app stops working. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Can someone please post the original mixer_paths.xml file because I think I have deleted mine and my phone app seemed to have stopped working
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All sounds have completely stopped working for my phone after I tried to simply copy and paste the mixer_paths.xml file. It's freaking ridiculous. Can someone please guide me through this
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Well it's a mod and its zipped, my guess would be that u put zip file in root folder of phone (as in main folder, not one called root), boot into custom recovery, install update from sd, then click this zip file. you need to have unlocked bootloader and installed a custom recovery, id also reccomend the repair thing in pc companion t get your sounds back first, assuming it works with unlocked bootloaders
umair239 said:
How do I make this mod work? Am I supposed to copy it and replace the stock file in system>etc? Because changing the name of the original and then copying this file doesn't make it work and in fact my phone app stops working. Any help will be greatly appreciated
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Can someone please post the original mixer_paths.xml file because I think I have deleted mine and my phone app seemed to have stopped working
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All sounds have completely stopped working for my phone after I tried to simply copy and paste the mixer_paths.xml file. It's freaking ridiculous. Can someone please guide me through this
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You should have posted it here...
I'll upload revert to stock in a moment.
So one of the biggest disappointments I've had with just about all my Samsung Galaxy devices has been the volume output from the external speaker - especially when watching movies.
So, as someone else asked about this in one of the ROM forums, I thought I would share my little tweak with the rest of you, and show how to do it yourself so you can play around with all sorts of volume tweaks.
As is the case with most things, be careful making changes to system files - I am not responsible if somehow you change a setting that results in the annihilation of the entire human race! (but really ... the worst that'll happen is it won't change anything, or you'll crash on boot ... so back everything up, and nandroid)
Process:
1) Download and extract either the moderate, or extreme file uploaded to this post.
2) Using your file explorer of choice, navigate to system/etc/snd_soc_msm
3) Back up the file titled snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3_auxpcm (i just add a .bak to the end of it, but moving it to another location works too)
4) Copy/move the downloaded snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3_auxpcm file into the system/etc/snd_soc_msm directory.
5) Set the permissions to rw-r-r (errors and crashes if you don't)
5) Hot-boot or re-boot your phone, and boom ... the speaker is quite a bit louder.
This only "boosts" the external speaker, not the headset speaker, or bluetooth, or the headphone lineout.
Alternatively, if you'd like to know how to do this for future reference, I'll teach you! (because tinkering around is how we all learn in the first place, right?)
1) Open the snd_soc_msm_2x_Fusion3_auxpcm file in Notepad++ and search for "speaker" ... you're looking for the line that says "Comment "Speaker Rx device" "
2) Below that you'll see several values under "EnableSequence" ... you want to edit the "RX5 Digital Volume"
3) Change the default value from 66.9% to something like 75% (I used 72.9 for the moderate and 77.9 for the extreme)
Save the file, copy it over, and there you go.
I would caution against going much higher than 77.9% ... you could do some serious damage to the speaker if you go too high...you've been warned!
You can also play around with some of the other "digital volume" values under the other headers .. such as "headset device", etc.
Good luck folks - enjoy turning your amps up to 11!
This worked great! Thank you so much! Extreme distorts it a bit if put all the way up. I know this was bound to happen when tweaking the volume. so im about to try moderate also. But it definitely works.
Edit: Moderate is just right. Noticeably louder! But not that extreme for distortion to be caused. Thank you!
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ejohn3288 said:
This worked great! Thank you so much! Extreme distorts it a bit if put all the way up. I know this was bound to happen when tweaking the volume. so im about to try moderate also. But it definitely works.
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+1 on this working everytime i update my rom this is one of the first things i do and it works very well.
Glad it's working. I definitely hear you (pun intended?) about the distortion thing, but that's unavoidable. I personally only use the "moderate" boost - I'm not that deaf..yet.
You can definitely mess around and increase the volume of the line-out (headphones), and the call speaker .. if anyone wants those, let me know and i'll upload them.
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Glad it's working. I definitely hear you (pun intended?) about the distortion thing, but that's unavoidable. I personally only use the "moderate" boost - I'm not that deaf..yet.
You can definitely mess around and increase the volume of the line-out (headphones), and the call speaker .. if anyone wants those, let me know and i'll upload them.
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I would like those can you upload them please ? Thanks
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Jaimesco12 said:
I would like those can you upload them please ? Thanks
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I'll get those out sometime tonight.
Thanks so much for your hard work, great post will try tonight. Would also be interested in increasing the volume of the call speakers
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Thanks I've been looking for this for a while moderade is perfect.
Any chance we can get the call speaker mod?
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thanks, now my wife can't complain she "didn't hear it ring" anymore
Where do you find notepad++ I don't think o see it in the market. Who is the Dev for it? Does anyone have a link?
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ejohn3288 said:
Where do you find notepad++ I don't think o see it in the market. Who is the Dev for it? Does anyone have a link?
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You download notepad++ on your computer.
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biglil1 said:
You download notepad++ on your computer.
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Haha, now i feel dumb lol. Thank you!
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ejohn3288 said:
Haha, now i feel dumb lol. Thank you!
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Np; I never tried it but you might also be able to use root explorer long press on the file then choose open with text editor. Make your edits then back out and save. If it does it like when you edit a Csc file it'll save the original by adding .bak to it and imo that's a plus
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Np; I never tried it but you might also be able to use root explorer long press on the file then choose open with text editor. Make your edits then back out and save. If it does it like when you edit a Csc file it'll save the original by adding .bak to it and imo that's a plus
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you can, but I never do. I always want a backup of the original. And more than that, I want a backup of the modded file on my computer so I can put it back on my phone everytime I flash, instead of digging through all the lines. Back when I used to spend like 20 hours a week tweaking my phone, I had a blank flashable .zip that I could just throw those files in to flash. Wish I still had all those goofy little files on that toasted HDD
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This only "boosts" the external speaker, not the headset speaker, or bluetooth, or the headphone lineout.
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Any idea on what boost those devices?:laugh:
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Any idea on what boost those devices?:laugh:
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Totally my bad for not getting those out to you guys yet...life got busy (doesn't it always?).
I think I know which ones will boost those settings, I'll work on it this evening and let you know.
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you can, but I never do. I always want a backup of the original. And more than that, I want a backup of the modded file on my computer so I can put it back on my phone everytime I flash, instead of digging through all the lines. Back when I used to spend like 20 hours a week tweaking my phone, I had a blank flashable .zip that I could just throw those files in to flash. Wish I still had all those goofy little files on that toasted HDD
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You're 100% correct on all of this. I highly recommend doing all edits like this on your computer. You certainly can do them on your device, but it's safer and easier to do them on your computer.
Plus...you'll learn a lot more when you can spread those files out and really dig in.
So i'm still working on it...just wanted to let you guys know I haven't forgotten. I've tried lots of different things and haven't had any luck yet. It's possible there's some sort of hard-coded limiter to how loud you can make the headphone jack go, but we'll see if I can't work it out. Give me the next 24 hours to keep plugging away.
Plus, gives me a good chance to listen to a lot Gogol Bordello while I tweak sound settings
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So i'm still working on it...just wanted to let you guys know I haven't forgotten. I've tried lots of different things and haven't had any luck yet. It's possible there's some sort of hard-coded limiter to how loud you can make the headphone jack go, but we'll see if I can't work it out. Give me the next 24 hours to keep plugging away.
Plus, gives me a good chance to listen to a lot Gogol Bordello while I tweak sound settings
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Awesome Man!!! Wasn't expecting that kind of response when I asked.... Actually didn't realize this thread was new either haha. I thought it was an old thread that I was hoping someone just had an answer too.:laugh:
Pay me back using my PayPal.Me link: https://www.paypal.me/rootlinux
NEW FLASHABLE ZIP FOR ALL ROMS AT BOTTOM OF POST. Stereo speakers with no forced High Impedance.
If you want to support a broke dad of four kids any donations are appreciated.
I am also planning on building ROMs for the V20 since most devs have dropped out.
I am also almost finished with my complete social app.
Any donations will get you my social app for free.
It will be on the Play Store soon. However if you donate PM me with your donation info and I will send you a copy for free.
Mirror to all files at bottom of post.
Credits first off to my friend Freeza for which this mod was based off of. He gave me the go ahead to use and moddify any way I like.
This is the result.
I understand there are many files here but I like options.
Trying to support as many V20 variants as we have.
This is tested and works flawlessly on my Sprint LS997. This should work for all variants but this is made from latest firmware updates ZV7.
This is something I have been working on for a few days and have now got it Perfected.
I bring you Stereo sound via Front and Bottom firing speakers. Lowered volume to help protect your expensive device.
I bring you Quad Dac high impedance mode when HiFi is enabled.
Enjoy the full audiophile experience.
Hit like if this helped you out.
Unzip the file. Place it in root of internal storage in folder System/etc. Set permissions, turn device off then power back on.
That is all.
After setting my device up again I am pretty sure I found the problems some had as I had them that time.
Found and fixed the problems. Hifi really FORCED with Stereo.
rootlinux stereo high impedance FIXED
All files moved to the bottom of this post. Link contains all zip files.
Louder FIXED
Volumes bumped up but still below dangerous levels.
Louder MAX version 1
Louder MAX version 2. Master volumes turned up
More pronounced stereo effect FIXED
Louder front speaker to blend sound levels for a more emersive feeling.
High Impedance Bottom speaker ONLY loud without stereo effect.
Restore to default settings.
Edit...
OLDER
If you are on older firmware, try this file.
It doesn't work on my updated firmware as it is based on my friend Freeza's older firmware update and modded further by me.
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/596b8baba4348/mixer_paths_tasha.xml.zip
Louder Test Mod based on Freeza's mod.
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/597141478a03c/Old_Mod_Enhanched_Stereo.zip
More pronounced stereo sound. Louder front speaker ( still well under max volume ) to get a better sound experience.
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/596bfd0092333/rootlinux_more_pronounced_stereo_effect.zip
Even more pronounced stereo effect test file.
Try it and let me know. Based on latest firmware.
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/596c00612119a/rootlinux_even_more_pronounced_stereo_test.zip
Updated bluetooth mod is below this one.
BT mod moved to it's own thread.
Here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3659228
Check post for in call stereo loud speakers. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=74399474
All files as of November 2017
https://mega.nz/#!EIswmKDD!x_WwPfs9KIMQEGdECCSvx_WYCP3Nxnt7i0TNMMiqHzQ
NEW FLASHABLE ZIP FOR ALL ROMS
https://mega.nz/#!JMV1SA4S!m9vEfZG1cpRjqyfop7R2azYLzRLrRIsQ6Q8Njd2A88o
1st! Downloading now, will install and report back. Thanks for this!
Edit: I installed as directed but this didn't make both speakers work for me, just the bottom.
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Thanks gonna try now
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wickedninjalo said:
1st! Downloading now, will install and report back. Thanks for this!
Edit: I installed as directed but this didn't make both speakers work for me, just the bottom.
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You set permissions and then rebooted? I will download and make sure I uploaded the correct file as it took many tries to get it all working.
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Sounds awesome with sauron good job
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Ok I'm having same issues the top speaker not working the bottom speaker I can't say because it's blown
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Just checked, the file is correct. Cover your bottom speaker and then put your ear to the top. You will then hear it. What is happening is in stereo the sound appears to be coming from the center of the device. I can raise the volumes and release a safety warning for it. Not a problem. The top speaker can not typically handle the same volume as the bottom. That is why I equaled them out.
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rootlinux said:
Just checked, the file is correct. Cover your bottom speaker and then put your ear to the top. You will then hear it. What is happening is in stereo the sound appears to be coming from the center of the device. I can raise the volumes and release a safety warning for it. Not a problem. The top speaker can not typically handle the same volume as the bottom. That is why I equaled them out.
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Yes I can confirm that as well but when I plug in headset there is no sound. Seems that rendering is choppy also, all this while listening to YouTube. I renamed the original file to bak thank God. Deleted yours and renamed original again to the norm and works again.
storm68 said:
Yes I can confirm that as well but when I plug in headset there is no sound. Seems that rendering is choppy also, all this while listening to YouTube. I renamed the original file to bak thank God. Deleted yours and renamed original again to the norm and works again.
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I used mine one HiFi all night long. No reason it shouldn't work for you.
I will post a restore file in OP as well.
I am on the Sprint Variant so that may make a difference.
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the mod works when I turn on hifi dac when my headphones are in. Just don't get sound through top speaker when unplugged
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rootlinux said:
I used mine one HiFi all night long. No reason it shouldn't work for you.
I will post a restore file in OP as well.
I am on the Sprint Variant so that may make a difference.
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That's probably what it is. I'm on TMobile. I guess it's a no go for us. Darn! Thank you though.
Subutek said:
the mod works when I turn on hifi dac when my headphones are in. Just don't get sound through top speaker when unplugged
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Try the louder option.
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Subutek said:
the mod works when I turn on hifi dac when my headphones are in. Just don't get sound through top speaker when unplugged
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That doesn't make any since being that you are also on Sprint correct?
This was made using latest firmware updates. If it doesn't work see if your device is up to date.
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OP updated.
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storm68 said:
That's probably what it is. I'm on TMobile. I guess it's a no go for us. Darn! Thank you though.
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Try the bottom file on OP.
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There's nothing better than a great audio mod!
rootlinux said:
Try the bottom file on OP.
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Yes! That one worked! A big thank you! I can actually say now that my phone is now complete! ?
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There's nothing better than a great audio mod!
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Hey brother. [emoji3]
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Is root needed for this mod ?
rootlinux said:
You set permissions and then rebooted? I will download and make sure I uploaded the correct file as it took many tries to get it all working.
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Yep set permissions to 644 and rebooted.
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