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v6 supercharger!

Ive tried it, seems to improve launcher responsiveness and scrolling, much less lag.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276

which group of settings did you find to work best on the script?

i only tried one option #2 I think

chrisrotolo said:
i only tried one option #2 I think
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I have tried both the V6 and ram optimization in the General thread on page two. I dont notice a difference in UI speed. Maybe because I use ADW EX launcher.
I will run it for a day and see how either affect my battery or other performance.
Thanks for the heads up.

I tried it with option 7(?) one of the ones with 512mb optimization and my phone wouldn't boot on 1.9.1. I thought it meant 512mb optimized, but in hindsight maybe it meant that much to be FREE which would render the phone essentially useless.
I may try again with a different option.

looking at the script it seems to work in the same manner autokiller memory optimizer does on market by modifying the mem values and some other stuff.
Autokiller has other functions and stuff, but one of it's features is to allow you to fudge with the memory values. When i used it i only used it for that and I dont recall noticing any real changes at all and that's why I uninstalled it.

You should read my OP.
Nothing else fixes OOM groupings. AKMO didn't do anything because the apps werent where you thought they were.

was using aggressive performance #1, the top option, now moved to the 2nd to top option. The only thing I may be concerned about is when plugging in USB, seems to hav some lag issue.(probably cause that service was asleep/killed and needed to be restarted, but it was much slower than normal. Also had a few random reboots, which I dont usually have.

not sure how changing OOM values could alter reponsiveness of scrolling..

Actually, it's the OOM grouping rearranging that does wonders...
Anybody try the 3G TurboCharger or Kick Ass Kernel Tweaks?

I tried it and keep getting an error about /~somepath~/minfree file doesn't exist.

zeppelinrox said:
Actually, it's the OOM grouping rearranging that does wonders...
Anybody try the 3G TurboCharger or Kick Ass Kernel Tweaks?
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I tried it on my last install of Streakadroid 1.9.1 and didn't notice any improvement whatsoever... also tried the 3g deal and the other without any noticeable improvements.
We Streak owners have come to the realization that for most tweaks to have any noticeable effect they have to be tailored just for the streak

Looking at the 3G settings, Now I believe it will work for some phones in some areas. For me it made my connection worse in both upload and download. I ran the test from Speakeasy.net/speedtest and for me it went from averaging 1.21d 0.4u to .56d .48u. I ran the test plugged in and ran the test after a reboot 5 times.

I made a change to 3g TurboCharger that needs testing...
Edits to build.prop...
Code:
ro.ril.hsxpa=3
ro.ril.gprsclass=34
ro.ril.hep=1
ro.ril.enable.dtm=1
ro.ril.hsdpa.category=28
ro.ril.enable.a53=1
ro.ril.enable.a52=0
ro.ril.enable.3g.prefix=1
ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask=4294967295
ro.ril.htcmaskw1=268449905
ro.ril.hsupa.category=9
ro.ril.def.agps.mode=2
ro.ril.def.agps.feature=1
ro.ril.enable.sdr=1
ro.ril.enable.gea3=1
ro.ril.enable.fd.plmn.prefix=23402,23410,23411
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
Difference between this and update 2:
ro.ril.gprsclass=34 (instead of 12)
ro.ril.htcmaskw1=268449905 (instead of 14449)
I've actually seen gprsclass=32 in the past but 12 is the most common setting so I had used 12.
After researching today, seems that 32 would indeed be better than 12 BUT there is a new gprs class 34 so this would be a first for testing it at 34! (as far as I know) lol
So, I'd be interested in seeing if this is better than the 3G TurboCharger update 2 tweak!

do u understand that the streak uses GPRS Class 12 and HSxPA Cat 8/6?

I understand that it actually depends on your provider.
But after some testing, seems that the first 2 lines work better like this:
ro.ril.hsxpa=5
ro.ril.gprsclass=32

[GUIDE] LT18i - Arc S - General Tips, Guides, and Mods

Sony Ericsson LT18i – Arc S
I’ve decided to line up a few important tips about this phone, which may or may not help the new users. I’ve migrated here from a Samsung i9000-GT Galaxy S, so my reviews are based in comparison with the Galaxy S. Overall one thing I like about Sony Ericsson is that Sony Ericsson is looking after their mobiles, The Firmware That the phone was shipped with (4.0.2.A.42 – 2.3.4) is bug less and Quite smooth. Sony Ericsson has even provided a convenient page with guidelines to unlock your bootloader and, They even released an Official Alpha Ice Cream sandwich Rom.
Despite what’s on the news about Sony Ericsson’s current status, I’d say It’s better than many other Mobile Manufacturers I know. This is My second Sony Ericsson Phone, First one being the S700i.
Mods and APK's I posted are for the 4.0.2.A.42 – 2.3.4 Firmware. Please Check that in Settings -> About Phone before replacing mine over yours.
Pros
Sleek design
Active Noise Cancelling Mic
Leather Pouch in the Retail Pack
HDMI Port
Sony Ericsson Goodies such as Timescape, FB Inside and Track ID
Being on the Ice cream Sandwich announced List
Sony Ericsson Retail Headset. You can actually enjoy music on these
Automatically connects over Mass Storage Mode even when debugging is enabled
Cons
USB On the Go needs a SE Live Dock
Camera Produces washed out Low Quality Images
Heats up when Playing a game for more than 15 Minutes (Fishing Kings HD)
Google Maps scrolling, dragging around is Not smooth
When you’re on a Call over the wired Headset, You can hear yourself through the headset
MicroSD cannot be hot swapped
Tips
Root Access
I believe rooting is quite important, and Rooting has never been easier. All you gotta do is visit this Guide by DooMLord and download the Easy Rooting Toolkit. The Rest is Just Click and wait.
Clockwork Mod Recovery
Yeah, this is Important. Mainly because of the Backup Function, At least to me. Other Than that, CWM is a necessary if you’re planning to flash custom ROMs that come in ZIP packages. To get this, There’s a Tool. No Flashing, or Flash Tools are required. Just Root Access is enough. This is the Link and Thread for the Tool. Read the Thread for Guidelines.
Modding System APKs.
Some APK files need facelifts and a mods here and there. The Most Important thing to remember when you’re dealing with Sony Ericsson is that File Permissions matter. Unless you set the Permissions correctly to the Modified APK’s, Your APK is worthless and might even result in a system crash or a Bootloop. Also, The required permission cannot be set when the File is in the SD card. You need to Move it to System\ and then set the permission and Move it to the Apps folder. If you paste it right away at the System\App\ folder, the System Force Closes before you set the permissions. So make Sure to Move it to the Root of the System\ folder first, Set the Permission and then move it to wherever you want it. The correct permission for System Apk’s are displayed below. Many People write it as rw-r-rx and in numbers. I didn’t Understand that, But I can perfectly understand this.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Changing the Font
This is easy, You don’t need third party tools to do this. Browse to the System/fonts/ folder and locate the DroidSans.ttf file. This is the main font that displays everything. Now there are two things you can do, Grab a new font and change its name to this and Paste it over the original file, or Grab the Original file and open it in a Font editor (I prefer Highlogic) and Paste the Glyphs from your Favorite Font. I recommend the latter because these fonts contain extended characters and dialects that might be handy in sending romantic text messages. If you’re going for the first option, Make sure to grab font that has everything. My favorite is the Ubuntu font I used in the Galaxy S. grab it if you want it.
Homescreen and Docks
No, Five Homescreens are not enough for me. Also I don’t like the Thick Dock with those four Shortcuts, I’d prefer it to be Transparent, so that It wouldn’t outstand over the wallpaper. So Going over the Android Development Pages, Thanks to various modders I’ve found the Mods. I’ve made myself a Homescreen with 7 Pages and a Transparent Dock. Grab it if you want. Sorry, To post credits Honestly I don’t remember who I leeched these tips from. This is where I started Reading.
Notification Bar
Seriously? There are no Quick Toggles in the Pull down Notification Bar? That was so disappointing and Heart Breaking. I need those toggles and I use them to switch the Status of Wifi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Who wants scroll several Homescreens to find the widgets that does it or go all the way to the settings page? After some searching I’ve found that someone has ported it. But the icons were a bit pixilated. So I corrected it with new icons. Once again, Sorry, I don’t know who I leeched this from. Its not from a single page. This is where I Started reading.
Yours to grab it If you like it.
Settings Page
Ok, this looks so gloomy in Sony Ericsson. The Settings Page on Samsung Galaxy S was a lot nicer and Colorful. While browsing around, I found the Perfect Solution, The Galaxy SII Theme for Sony Ericsson by thomassafca. I wouldn’t recommend everything in the Theme Package, But the Settings Page is a Must. Head over to the Thread and Get the Theme. You can grab mine from here, If you are also on 2 - 42 firmware
Correct Size for the Wallpaper
Picking up Wallpapers is a wee bit too hard, But then again If you know the Correct Resolution You can make one for yourself like below. The Correct Resolution for the LT18i is
960 x 854
You may Use a Editor of your choice (Mine is Photoshop) to make one. Yeah, In case you need the Megan Fox one I made, You can get it from here.
World Clock
Oops, There is no World Clock support in the default clock. So to get that, You can visit this thread download the widgets.
Full Screen Call Image
One thing more I love about Sony Ericsson. This is coming from their earliest phones. Back then All the other phones only displayed only a Tiny Image. When someone calls, If you have their Picture saved in the Contact, It is displayed Full screen (well Almost).
The Best Part about this is, The Image is actually saved in the VCF file (Contact Card), So you dont have to keep it in the Phone memory. Earlier days, You had to keep the Photo in Phone memory, and It shows up in the gallery as well. Those days are gone it seems.
Even when browsing through the contacts, The image is displayed vividly across the header.
So, What is the Correct Image Size for a Contact Picture ?
Its -> 3264 x 1990 (pixels). Resize Any Image of your choice, and Transfer it to the SD card. Open the Contacts Application and Browse for the Image using the Gallery or a File Explorer. Once You add the Image, You can delete it from the memory.
Will Update - Thank you. !

Thanks for the post bro, but I have a little question, why does SystemUI.apk needs permission to make phone calls ?! I just couldn't understand why :thinker:

DeepUnknown said:
Thanks for the post bro, but I have a little question, why does SystemUI.apk needs permission to make phone calls ?! I just couldn't understand why :thinker:
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This is the SystemUI manifest:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest android:sharedUserId="android.uid.system" android:process="system" android:versionCode="10" android:versionName="2.3.3" package="com.android.systemui"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="10" android:targetSdkVersion="10" />
<[B][COLOR="Red"]uses-permission android:name="android.permission.STATUS_BAR_SERVICE"[/COLOR][/B] />
<application android:label="@string/app_label" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher_settings" android:allowClearUserData="false" android:persistent="true">
<service android:name=".statusbar.StatusBarService" android:exported="false" />
<activity android:name=".usb.UsbStorageActivity" android:excludeFromRecents="true" />
<activity android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Dialog.Alert" android:name="com.android.internal.app.ExternalMediaFormatActivity" android:excludeFromRecents="true" />
</application>
</manifest>
Statusbar Service is the only permission it requires.
Where did you get that it requires permission for phone calls?

Do you use the Ubuntu font in your screenshots?
Because it looks nice.
Might add it to my Arc after christmas, won't start flashing now on christmas
Sent from my iPad 2 using Tapatalk

Thanks mate, really nice tips.
Flo95 said:
Do you use the Ubuntu font in your screenshots?
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JazonX said:
My favorite is the Ubuntu font I used in the Galaxy S. grab it if you want it.
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DeepUnknown said:
Thanks for the post bro, but I have a little question, why does SystemUI.apk needs permission to make phone calls ?! I just couldn't understand why :thinker:
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iridaki said:
This is the SystemUI manifest:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest android:sharedUserId="android.uid.system" android:process="system" android:versionCode="10" android:versionName="2.3.3" package="com.android.systemui"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="10" android:targetSdkVersion="10" />
<[B][COLOR="Red"]uses-permission android:name="android.permission.STATUS_BAR_SERVICE"[/COLOR][/B] />
<application android:label="@string/app_label" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher_settings" android:allowClearUserData="false" android:persistent="true">
<service android:name=".statusbar.StatusBarService" android:exported="false" />
<activity android:name=".usb.UsbStorageActivity" android:excludeFromRecents="true" />
<activity android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Dialog.Alert" android:name="com.android.internal.app.ExternalMediaFormatActivity" android:excludeFromRecents="true" />
</application>
</manifest>
Statusbar Service is the only permission it requires.
Where did you get that it requires permission for phone calls?
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Now that's a Good Question, I still dont know how to check the Permissions required by Apps, or to understand what is needed by what. I found the original file over the thread where it had scrolling widgets with another APK that can move them around. They were already in a better order, So didn't go moving em or disabling them. Hmmm...

that's what I see when I attempt to install the apk file, so what do you think guys?
another quick question, I updated my phone yesterday to: 4.0.2A.0.62, will I be still able to use what's posted in this thread?
iridaki said:
This is the SystemUI manifest:
Code:
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<manifest android:sharedUserId="android.uid.system" android:process="system" android:versionCode="10" android:versionName="2.3.3" package="com.android.systemui"
xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<uses-sdk android:minSdkVersion="10" android:targetSdkVersion="10" />
<[B][COLOR="Red"]uses-permission android:name="android.permission.STATUS_BAR_SERVICE"[/COLOR][/B] />
<application android:label="@string/app_label" android:icon="@drawable/ic_launcher_settings" android:allowClearUserData="false" android:persistent="true">
<service android:name=".statusbar.StatusBarService" android:exported="false" />
<activity android:name=".usb.UsbStorageActivity" android:excludeFromRecents="true" />
<activity android:theme="@android:style/Theme.Dialog.Alert" android:name="com.android.internal.app.ExternalMediaFormatActivity" android:excludeFromRecents="true" />
</application>
</manifest>
Statusbar Service is the only permission it requires.
Where did you get that it requires permission for phone calls?
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It needs all of these to display your notifications and make them interactive too. As I said, the manifests registers this app as Starusbar Service.
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Otg doesnt need a dock...you just need a otg adaptor or cable
Sent from my Xperia Arc using Tapatalk

DeepUnknown said:
that's what I see when I attempt to install the apk file, so what do you think guys?
another quick question, I updated my phone yesterday to: 4.0.2A.0.62, will I be still able to use what's posted in this thread?
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I never Installed them to notice this, I just Paste them over the file in System/App/
Afaik, System Apps are never installed.
rkanwar said:
Otg doesnt need a dock...you just need a otg adaptor or cable
Sent from my Xperia Arc using Tapatalk
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Yeah, That's for us.
For beginners who have no idea about Module loading, Terminal / ADB commands, There is no OTG without the Dock. To enable OTG (for Flash Drives) there's so much work to be done.

JazonX said:
I never Installed them to notice this, I just Paste them over the file in System/App/
Afaik, System Apps are never installed.
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Fair enough, thanks bro, will do so once I am able to root my device since I updated last night.

JazonX said:
I never Installed them to notice this, I just Paste them over the file in System/App/
Afaik, System Apps are never installed.
Yeah, That's for us.
For beginners who have no idea about Module loading, Terminal / ADB commands, There is no OTG without the Dock. To enable OTG (for Flash Drives) there's so much work to be done.
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Oh right my bad. To be honest the only difficulty im having is choosing between arc and arc s
Sent from my Xperia Arc using Tapatalk

rkanwar said:
Oh right my bad. To be honest the only difficulty im having is choosing between arc and arc s
Sent from my Xperia Arc using Tapatalk
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Arc S (LT18i) is a actually an Arc (LT15) with a Faster Processor. The Rest is Almost the same.

Thanks dude! Much more understandable.

World Clock link sends me to Arconium ROM, do I have to have it, or it's somewhere in that thread??

It's a amazing guide, THX ;-) I consider to change the settings apk, do you know if the language will be in english or the file will work normally and use the language my phone is set to?
Sent from my Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc using Tapatalk

JazonX said:
Cons
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Camera Produces washed out Low Quality Images
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What?? The Arc has one of the best cameras around. Do you consider these as low quality images? Just look at this thread and you will see how good the camera really is. The camera kicks ass if you know how to use it.

DerEineDa said:
What?? The Arc has one of the best cameras around. Do you consider these as low quality images? Just look at this thread and you will see how good the camera really is. The camera kicks ass if you know how to use it.
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I can show you the same or better with a Galaxy S or a Galaxy SII. Just check on the GSMarena Camera comparison chart, you will notice what gets washed out.
on the other hand,
The camera kicks ass if you know how to use it.
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Can you guide me to the basics then ?

This guide is awesome! Thanks so much for this.
One thing - changing the font, can you also change the size (make it smaller) so that the screen displays more? When replying to a text message I can hardly see the message that came before! I can't believe this isn't an option on such an advanced phone.

JazonX said:
Arc S (LT18i) is a actually an Arc (LT15) with a Faster Processor. The Rest is Almost the same.
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Not forget a better internet connection (instead of 7.2 MBit/s are 14.4 MBit/s).

Galaxy Pro 12.2 easy headphone volume hack

Superb headphone volume boost for the Note 12.2 and it's dead easy to do.
Rooted of course, go to System> Etc and open default_gain.conf
Modify the following lines in the first "headphone" section to the below:
{ "HPOUT1L input 1 volume", 50},
{ "HPOUT1R input 1 volume", 50},
Reboot and it's loud as hell with no distortion. It's set really low because of the usual health and safety crap.
I use ES file explorer, open it with ES Note Editor and remember in ES root explorer settings to select Mount R/W
Hope this helps!
Keith

Sweet!! Does this improve the sound of the device internal speakers?
Sent from my SM-T900 using xda premium

Pretty sure the Headphone hack doesn't affect the speakers.
Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk

No, this is for headphone output only.
You can amend other parts of the file for speakers, but be careful you don't blow them.
Also keep a backup of the original file in case you screw anything up!

kradcliffe said:
Superb headphone volume boost for the Note 12.2 and it's dead easy to do.
Rooted of course, go to System> Etc and open default_gain.conf
Modify the following lines in the first "headphone" section to the below:
{ "HPOUT1L input 1 volume", 50},
{ "HPOUT1R input 1 volume", 50},
Reboot and it's loud as hell with no distortion. It's set really low because of the usual health and safety crap.
I use ES file explorer, open it with ES Note Editor and remember in ES root explorer settings to select Mount R/W
Hope this helps!
Keith
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I can't find that file...
I have P905, rooted

You need to have system root access and go back to device rather than the SD card

kradcliffe said:
You need to have system root access and go back to device rather than the SD card
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I have root access and I've searched for that file in system/etc as you said, as far as I know system folder can be found only on device; anyway I want to try something, could you, please, send me that file? I'll try to copy it to that location and see. Thank you!

Here is the modified file. Just unzip
Keith

kradcliffe said:
Here is the molded file. Just unzip
Keith
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Thank you Sir for providing the file. I have a P905 as well and could not find the file you described to modify.I will use attempt to use the file also depending on the results that gtm55 gets from that experiment. I did not find or identify the speaker file to hack either do you have that file as well.
Thanks again for sharing.

kradcliffe said:
Here is the molded file. Just unzip
Keith
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Thank you!
Tried, but unfortunately "0" effect... We have to find another trick for the P905

Can't understand why the P905 would be any different. All Samsung devices I've had in a while have had a similar file.
Keith

My note 3 (SM-N9005) doesn't have it either, maybe lte devices have another configuration...
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I don't have it either on my SM-N9005 Note 3 or on my SM-P905 Note Pro.
Maby it's only on exynos based devices and not in SD.

Qualcomm based (mostly LTE) models have very different file structure - this is because Qualcomm provides System-on-a-chip solution including gpu/soundboard/radio devices, not only cpu, so every important component has to be configured in DIFFERENT way than elsewhere...

gtm55 said:
I have P905, rooted
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Could you kindly provide me with the method you used to root the device? Tnx!
Sry for OT

cavkic said:
Could you kindly provide me with the method you used to root the device? Tnx!
Sry for OT
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CF Autoroot
Sent from my SM-N9005

So has anyone figured out how to hack this yet???? ive been looking every where for a volume hack and this is the only thing ive found.
@esgie, you seem like the person who would know where this file would be for us to change, any solutions????

sonny24 said:
So has anyone figured out how to hack this yet???? ive been looking every where for a volume hack and this is the only thing ive found.
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I haven't personally tested this, but what about opening /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml
Then finding this:
Code:
<!-- Play Scenario -->
<path name="speaker">
<path name="spk" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="83" />
<ctl name="RX6 Digital Volume" value="83" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT3 Volume" value="19" />
<ctl name="LINEOUT4 Volume" value="19" />
</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="77" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="77" />
<ctl name="COMP1 Switch" value="1" />
</path>
If I'm right, for headset "HPHL Volume" stands for left side volume and HPHR for right, and increasing these (to 25 or so??) you can increase headphone playback volume
For speakers it might be RX* Digital Volumes.
But like I said, I have not tested this so I can't know exactly what this do

Yup, been using it for a moment, even 88 seems clear and significantly louder.
Also, in the nearest neighborhood of above lines of xml file there are adjustable values for different scenarios like dock or bluetooth speaker etc.
I still recommend ViPERs audio btw

esgie said:
Yup, been using it for a moment, even 88 seems clear and significantly louder.
Also, in the nearest neighborhood of above lines of xml file there are adjustable values for different scenarios like dock or bluetooth speaker etc.
I still recommend ViPERs audio btw
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In fact I can't find any way to increase bluetooth volume (I got SM-P905). With V4A I can boost it up a little, but not enough.
More about it HERE
If you know how to increase volume max level for BT playback any help will be appreciated

Headphones Volume Increase for CM11 or KitKat based CM

TO USE THIS MOD, I NEED ALL OF YOU TO USE FX FILE EXPLORER AND ITS FILE EDITOR TO EDIT THE MIXER_PATH FILE. MULTIPLE USERS HAVE REPORTED ERRORS WHEN THEY USE OTHER FILE MANAGERS. I HAVE TESTED THIS ON CM11, GUMMY, MOKEE, AND CR-DROID AND IT WORKS...BUT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY AUDIOMOD ENABLED LIKE VIPER4A. I DONT LIKE HAVING AUDIOMODS SO IF THEY KINDA HAVE CONFLICTS WITH AUDIOMODS I WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
I HAVE TESTED VALUES UP TO 30 AND!!!!! 20 IS THE MAXIMUM! GOING OVER 20 MAKES THE SOUND VOLUME LOWER FOR WHATEVER REASON SO SPARE THE EFFORT. FOR THE LATEST XPERIENCE KERNEL, DO NOT GO BEYOND 14 PLEASE, OR ELSE IT WONT WORK WITH FAUXSOUND. THANKS.
(OKY YOU MUST BE ROOTED BLA BLA BLA BLA HAVE A FILEXPLORER THAT CAN ROOT EXPLORE BLA BLA BLA)
now starting
1- open the explorer and got to /system/etc/
2- scroll down till u find this file mixer_paths.xml and open it as text (ES File)
3- now scroll down till u find this line <!-- These are actual sound device specific mixer settings -->
under it look for this
<path name="headphones">
<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="RX2 MIX1 INP1" value="RX2" />
<ctl name="CLASS_H_DSM MUX" value="DSM_HPHL_RX1" />
<ctl name="HPHL DAC Switch" value="1" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="58" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="58" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="11" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="11" />
CHANGE THE BOLDED VALUES TO ANYTHING THATS NOT OVER 20. YOU CAN PUT 20 FOR MAXIMUM GAIN. DONT CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE PLS. DONT CHANGE ANYTHING ELSE. AFTER CHANGING, REBOOT AND YOU WILL NOTICE THE DIFFERENCE WHEN YOU PLAY MUSIC VIA HEADPHONES. REMEMBER, AFTER MAKING THE CHANGES, SAVE.
SOURCE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583408
UPDATE!!!
EVERYONE! STOCK ROM and OMNI ROM CAN USE THIS CONFIG TOO, AND CAN GO UP TO 30! (BUT NOT CM AND ITS DERIVATIVES IE THE ROMS AT THE BEGINING OF THIS POST..STILL MAX 20) REMEMBER TO SAVE DEFAULT VALUES IN CASE YOU NEED TO CHANGE EM' BACK!

Do you save after u change and reboot or do you just change the vaules and reboot

Causes music player fc and no sound at all on my Gummy ROM with furnace 1.3.1 but I will keep trying Low headphone volume has been my only complaint about custom roms but I'm glad the issue is getting recognized and solutions start to come up. Thank you!
Update: Flashed a fresh new gummy, did this trick and now it works! There are a few very minor derps with V4A but it's totally bearable
Xavier, you should save when you make the change.

Xavier102296 said:
Do you save after u change and reboot or do you just change the vaules and reboot
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Obviously you have to save.
If you don't save, then the values will be as same as they were before

Changed the values in cm11 didn't really notice to much of a difference

Xavier102296 said:
Changed the values in cm11 didn't really notice to much of a difference
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try going to 20 which is the maximum

hottu_doggu said:
Causes music player fc and no sound at all on my Gummy ROM with furnace 1.3.1 but I will keep trying Low headphone volume has been my only complaint about custom roms but I'm glad the issue is getting recognized and solutions start to come up. Thank you!
Update: Flashed a fresh new gummy, did this trick and now it works! There are a few very minor derps with V4A but it's totally bearable
Xavier, you should save when you make the change.
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I prefer sound to be stock EQ wise, but hey, to each and their own! well for me this solution beats having to fork out money to use that fauxsound app that in turn has to be used with kernels with that support that thing

OldYellowBricks said:
I prefer sound to be stock EQ wise, but hey, to each and their own! well for me this solution beats having to fork out money to use that fauxsound app that in turn has to be used with kernels with that support that thing
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Editing mixer_paths.xml turned up the volume but the sound quality seemed worse. I read your post and just got FauxSound since it was really cheap and flashed xperience kernel. It does a great job at boosting the volume. What's interesting is that analog output gain defaults to -6. Setting it to 0 (tough you can set it to +6) makes it so much better and louder without affecting the quality. Why is it so that no custom rom's kernel have this feature or the analog output set to 0 or whatever the stock rom is using? I feel like we should be able to have MotoG's stock sound volume on custom roms without having to flash custom kernel and buying any apps. I'm not complaining, I have this issue solved for me, I'm just curious.

hottu_doggu said:
Editing mixer_paths.xml turned up the volume but the sound quality seemed worse. I read your post and just got FauxSound since it was really cheap and flashed xperience kernel. It does a great job at boosting the volume. What's interesting is that analog output gain defaults to -6. Setting it to 0 (tough you can set it to +6) makes it so much better and louder without affecting the quality. Why is it so that no custom rom's kernel have this feature or the analog output set to 0 or whatever the stock rom is using? I feel like we should be able to have MotoG's stock sound volume on custom roms without having to flash custom kernel and buying any apps. I'm not complaining, I have this issue solved for me, I'm just curious.
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I Swear dog, i feel you, but on my side, there's no quality distortion of any sort. I changed to CM and then Gummy because there was this Moto G stock rom bug where speakers wouldn;t work after unplugging headphones (you'd have to reboot). Google that up. The problem I had wit the faux app was the settings wouldn;t stick after booting. That drove me crazy up until i found this solution, but hey, to each and their own. Thanks for sharing, man

hottu_doggu said:
Editing mixer_paths.xml turned up the volume but the sound quality seemed worse. I read your post and just got FauxSound since it was really cheap and flashed xperience kernel. It does a great job at boosting the volume. What's interesting is that analog output gain defaults to -6. Setting it to 0 (tough you can set it to +6) makes it so much better and louder without affecting the quality. Why is it so that no custom rom's kernel have this feature or the analog output set to 0 or whatever the stock rom is using? I feel like we should be able to have MotoG's stock sound volume on custom roms without having to flash custom kernel and buying any apps. I'm not complaining, I have this issue solved for me, I'm just curious.
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and, by right, the faux settings should be able to be modded via init.d scripts but after googling, I found out that the fauxsound thing has been coded to not allow init.d. It needs the app. In other words, no app, no fauxsound settings.

hottu_doggu said:
Editing mixer_paths.xml turned up the volume but the sound quality seemed worse. I read your post and just got FauxSound since it was really cheap and flashed xperience kernel. It does a great job at boosting the volume. What's interesting is that analog output gain defaults to -6. Setting it to 0 (tough you can set it to +6) makes it so much better and louder without affecting the quality. Why is it so that no custom rom's kernel have this feature or the analog output set to 0 or whatever the stock rom is using? I feel like we should be able to have MotoG's stock sound volume on custom roms without having to flash custom kernel and buying any apps. I'm not complaining, I have this issue solved for me, I'm just curious.
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and tbh, i do admit that the fauxsound tweaks (volume boost wise) do sound maybe 20% better compared to this thing over here

OldYellowBricks said:
and, by right, the faux settings should be able to be modded via init.d scripts but after googling, I found out that the fauxsound thing has been coded to not allow init.d. It needs the app. In other words, no app, no fauxsound settings.
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Not true. I use init.d scripts to mod my faux sound settings. [emoji6] and they work flawlessly.
Moto.G_XT1031_CrDroid.B10_Furnace.1.3.1

justin1221 said:
Not true. I use init.d scripts to mod my faux sound settings. [emoji6] and they work flawlessly.
Moto.G_XT1031_CrDroid.B10_Furnace.1.3.1
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if so please share it with me bcs Ive been having no avail with init.d :crying: here's a source. Can you share your init.d lines?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...018-nexus-5-3-4-hybrid-uv-oc-t2509655/page440

Pm me if u need the scripts.
Moto.G_XT1031_CrDroid.B10_Furnace.1.3.1

on mixer_paths.xml i put the value 30 and its amazing sound, loud and clear...and the bass? wooow!!!! thanks man

woozie.2007 said:
on mixer_paths.xml i put the value 30 and its amazing sound, loud and clear...and the bass? wooow!!!! thanks man
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WEIRD ive tried 30 or any value above 20 and it made sound become less loud than stock. What rom are you using? thank you

OP updated with better instructions

stock asia retail dual sim, i am very heppy with this sound, no distortion, very clear and low frecv bass

OldYellowBricks said:
WEIRD ive tried 30 or any value above 20 and it made sound become less loud than stock. What rom are you using? thank you
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Yea same here, nothing about 20 worked. 20 us great though.

woozie.2007 said:
stock asia retail dual sim, i am very heppy with this sound, no distortion, very clear and low frecv bass
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ok now i get it. This config is for CM dervivatives. there you go, EVERYONE! STOCK ROM CAN USE THIS CONFIG TOO, AND CAN GO UP TO 30! Will update OP. Thank you!

[6.0.1] List of missing options on Android Marshmallow

I'm trying to gather information about the missing options or aspects on firmware 23.5.A.0.570 [6.0.1]
Any help will be acepted and added.
Missing Options
- STAMINA Mode
- Ultra STAMINA Mode
- Microphone Noise Supression
- Bug on recalling after call
Last Update: 04/18/2016

Possibly there'll be no stamina mode, because Marshmallow got a function for powersaving itself (it's called Doze).

fastlone said:
Possibly there'll be no stamina mode, because Marshmallow got a function for powersaving itself (it's called Doze).
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Sony just said they will bring back stamina mod in future updates

Connect to Dual controller PS3

Depump said:
Connect to Dual controller PS3
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in lollipop you could connect for ps3 and ps4. Only ps4 in marshmallow?

in MM ps4 only

A bug or a feature?! - Horrible black status bar is back for several views. Not for all but for many.
This makes the general UI really ugly!
Absolute best solution would be to make options to chose the color of status and navigation bar! Black or Dark Primary Color (nothing more)
Sony! Please read and use googles material design guideline.
https://www.google.com/design/spec/style/color.html
btw: I know there are Apps to do this. But most or even all are eating preformance. Only code adjusting will do this without affecting system.

http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/04/1...o-japanese-xperia-z4z5-models-on-marshmallow/
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/04/14/stamina-battery-mode-is-returning-on-marshmallow-confirmed/
If not for the Z3 maybe someone can port it.

Clear phase and xLoud are no longer available

Location-based WIFI was a wonderful option in KitKat

istux said:
Location-based WIFI was a wonderful option in KitKat
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It was ported to Lollipop by @niaboc79 and can be downloaded here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-location-based-wifi-lollipop-t3151669.
Best thing about it is that it's not only working on Lollipop, but perfectly on Marshmallow too! Give it a try!
Nevertheless it would be great if Sony implemented it again.

okij said:
It was ported to Lollipop by @niaboc79 and can be downloaded here http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony-themes-apps/app-location-based-wifi-lollipop-t3151669.
Best thing about it is that it's not only working on Lollipop, but perfectly on Marshmallow too! Give it a try!
Nevertheless it would be great if Sony implemented it again.
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It wouldn't be great, but waste of time IMHO. I tested how wifi always on is draining battery, and in the same situations - 10 hours daily connected to wifi, 14 hours away from any known wifi, and couldnt see difference in battery stats between turning wifi off or staying all the time with wifi on. There were some differences, but the deviations were in both directions.
The worst battey eater is mobile data, if you have internet always on with the synchronization, then using any wifi, even with the weekest signal will save a lot of battery than on mobile data, especialy 3g/hsdpa.
In terms of Stamina...
Right now I am using phone with disabled Stamina at all. First thing I noticed, that phones statistics showed me less than half of the time on battery cycle, but after some days phone this time grown to the same values - is working at least two whole days, sometimes almost 3. So with the same usage in the same area (means the same signal strength) I didnt saw any differences in using Stamina (of course it depends what software you are installing on the phone, and some of them could be kept in control thanks to setting Stamina on)

Is There An option to have sd card write ability for 3rd party apps?
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STAMINA mode makes a return to Japanese Xperia Z4/Z5 models on Marshmallow
STAMINA mode makes a return to Japanese Xperia Z4/Z5 models on Marshmallow
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/04/1...o-japanese-xperia-z4z5-models-on-marshmallow/
Ops... already been posted, sorry...

lamale78 said:
Is There An option to have sd card write ability for 3rd party apps?
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Sure. If you have root, I suppose yes, then edit file: /etc/permissions/platform.xml
Look for a code:
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
</permission>
Add one line inside with gid media_rw like below:
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>

paffo said:
Sure. If you have root, I suppose yes, then edit file: /etc/permissions/platform.xml
Look for a code:
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
</permission>
Add one line inside with gid media_rw like below:
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
<group gid="sdcard_r" />
<group gid="sdcard_rw" />
<group gid="media_rw" />
</permission>
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this works in lp and kk but not in mm.
the code
Code:
<permission name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" >
is not in the xml included.

marlontravagli said:
STAMINA mode makes a return to Japanese Xperia Z4/Z5 models on Marshmallow
http://www.xperiablog.net/2016/04/1...o-japanese-xperia-z4z5-models-on-marshmallow/
Ops... already been posted, sorry...
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I dont need Stamina back. Doze in MM do a good job. And with xposed i can use "Power Nap" and have a better Standby as with Stamina + Log wich app would wake the phone.
I hope google bring back a fix for SD-card, so older apps can whrite to any folder.

Another missing option: any control whatsoever of emergency alerts. I was just disturbed earlier by receiving an emergency alert and it turned out to be the standard test broadcast and not even so much as an amber alert. I need to receive only the most extreme alerts only so I find this to be very very unpleasant. It looks like SONY has opted to remove the built in controls in the system settings or stock messaging app in favor of a separate emergency app. Previously apparently they did let you change the settings in their Lollipop ROM (I was using CyanogenMod up until this 6.0.1 release, so can't really attest to that) but I go to the emergency app in this and it has absolutely no settings or controls, just a list of the previously received alerts (so far just that test alert for me.) Normally test alerts shouldn't even be on by default, so someone dropped the ball here I guess.
EDIT: Apparently Google's own Messenger app can be separately downloaded: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.messaging&hl=en It has a setting for this. I'm not sure if this is system-wide, but I'll just switch to their app because there's not really any reason not to I guess.
EDIT2: I had manually loaded CellBroadcastReceiver.apk from CyanogenMod's packages (probably more or less AOSP standard, but I had CyanogenMod handy.) Apparently this was the reason I had that option. I removed it and the option was gone. Put it back on and the option has returned. It looks like it has to be loaded as a system app. I froze SONY's Emergency Alerts app. So far so good. I'll have to wait until the next real emergency alert to really know for sure. I can't tell if this specifically requires their Messenger app or not (I think maybe since I still have nothing at all in the SONY app for this.)
EDIT2: BTW, on the battery saving stuff, turning off WiFi -- as already discussed -- won't help much at all. In fact, it's mostly useless. In fact, if you leave data on and things start using it, that will hurt more. As far as 3g versus 4g goes, it takes significantly longer on 3g for even a small amount of data so while it uses less power, it uses it for longer and the net result is very little savings there too. To my mind at least, it's a much better solution to use Greenify to keep the apps I don't actually need running in the background all the time -- particularly those that like to phone home, but have no actual need to do so -- from actually running. (It doesn't work like a task killer killing tasks on a timer where they just restart a little bit later using more resources in the process of doing so but actually closes them down and blocks them from autostarting all the time, though I think maybe it allows them to wake up for just a bit from time to time.) This also can help keep things running a bit better even when not on battery by clearing up some resources since you don't have practically everything basically running 24/7.
On SD card access, I don't think Google plans to change anything for the better there. They've basically decided that it's "necessary" for security to do things this way. I guess mostly because it requires the user to explicitly grant access. But also, Google has been wanting to eliminate SD card support for ages (I guess OEMs pressuring them to let them do the Apple thing? Or maybe they just want to be lazy and not have to bother doing the work to support them. I don't know. But as it's Linux based I don't buy excuses that it's supposed to be really hard or whatever.)

No more download music info & senseme in music app
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I've got a question about sd card as adoptable storage. What happens if my phone gets broken, can I take the card out, and use in a next phone?
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