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[Q] Help needed - difference in volume between music apps

Hi all, [I did a forum search using volume galaxy note 3; volume mod galaxy note 3 and didn't find anything related to my post below]
I have quite a bit of a head scratcher here and I'm not sure which way to go to resolve it....
I have an AT&T Galaxy Note 3 that is rooted running stock MJ5 firmware. When playing music using the speaker and built-in music app (or when setting up the sounds to use for ringtone, notifications, etc.), the volume output is decent respective to it's factory output level. However when I'm playing music via PowerAmp or JetAudio Plus - the volume output is not at the same level as it is with the built-in music app. I've made sure that AGC is off in JetAudio, de-selected the Limit option in PowerAmp, and checked and unchecked the Direct Volume Control option within the advanced audio settings in PowerAmp. In spite of all that I have checked - the volume output is not the same and it's driving me crazy. Here are all of the things that I've done so far (in no particular order) to see if I can 'fix' the problem:
1) Factory Reset my phone (from within the OS itself)
2) I've tried using the Volume Boosting Mods found in this forum post to see if that would correct anything.
3) Performed a FULL firmware restore (courtesy of this post) to see if I mucked something up along the way. (I kind of messed up my haptic feedback which was the catalyst for the restore. The volume restore was along for the ride at that point )
None of the above seems to work (EVEN with the firmware restore). Please note that with the firmware restore - I tested it out BEFORE loading my applications (except for JetAudio and PowerAmp). What makes the built-in music application different than apps such as PowerAmp, JetAudio, etc. that it accesses a different volume stream (say digital vs. analog)? (I know that last question was kind of confusing, but think of it as being analogous to Line Out vs. the 3.5mm headphone port for external sound output )
I know that the file used for modifying volume output levels is located in system/etc/snd_soc_msm (the file snd_soc_msm_Taiko_CDP is what's used to make the mods) but is there a specific line or lines contained within that file that control analog volume output for the built-in speaker?
I'm not sure how the PowerAmp or JetAudio app is configured to access volume output streams (if that makes any sense) but there seems to be something different because the volume output drops pretty badly when using either of these apps vs. the stock music player.
Has anyone else noticed this oddity (and found a way to fix it) or am I the odd man out here ?
Any help would be appreciated.

Silly question: Did you try disabling Adapt Sound?

ShadowLea said:
Silly question: Did you try disabling Adapt Sound?
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I don't recall having Adapt Sound enabled (I did see it but don't remember having any checkboxes ticked....). I'll reply back once I downgrade my phone back to JB (I was forced to take an OTA update to kitkat and I need root access).

rob.allen78 said:
I don't recall having Adapt Sound enabled (I did see it but don't remember having any checkboxes ticked....). I'll reply back once I downgrade my phone back to JB (I was forced to take an OTA update to kitkat and I need root access).
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So after going through a full factory reset (via ODIN), I can confirm that I'm not using Adapt Sound and have also ensured that I am not using any equalizers to enhance the sound in either application.

You cant compare PA or JA to the stock audio because those 2 apps using different drivers than a stock 1

rob.allen78 said:
I don't recall having Adapt Sound enabled (I did see it but don't remember having any checkboxes ticked....). I'll reply back once I downgrade my phone back to JB (I was forced to take an OTA update to kitkat and I need root access).
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meawww said:
You cant compare PA or JA to the stock audio because those 2 apps using different drivers than a stock 1
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Thanks for the info (The driver usage may be what the difference is respective to audio output.)
I wasn't really trying to compare the apps per se as more of a process of finding out if I have a unique hardware issue in which I would need to send my phone back to AT&T/Samsung for a warranty exchange.

Improve the sound Tf300t

Hello there!
This is my first post on xda. The reason I started this thread is because I am quite disappointed with the sound volume of the Tf300t. Is there a mod or something that could significantly boost the volume. I have to mention that I used several apps that claimed to improve the sound volume but I am not satisfied. I learned that samsung users could easily do that by editing the file default_gain.conf. Unfortunately, there isn't such a file in the etc folder of the tf300. Is there a similar file inside the tf300t that so that we could edit the sound volume levels?
I also want to know if the poor sound volume level is because of the European Sound Limitations that I am aware of.
I am asking this because managed to boost the volume levels on my Sony MP4 player by accessing the service menu and now the sound blows my mind. I know theese are completely different devices but how can I achieve the same volume level?
Thanks!

Do a search for viper4a on google best sound mod. Read alot about it how to install and use the irs files. This will boost sound and you can tweak it to your ultimate liking. Also when you get to know how to use it do a search for irs files there are some really good ones here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765331

Rammv said:
Do a search for viper4a on google best sound mod. Read alot about it how to install and use the irs files. This will boost sound and you can tweak it to your ultimate liking. Also when you get to know how to use it do a search for irs files there are some really good ones here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765331
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Thank you for your reply. I installed Viper4Android FX. I did notice some improvement but it's still not mind blowing. I have one more question though: will this app drain the battery faster than an normal FX?

No battery is good. Used to when they first came out. Did you set it up for expert so you could adjust everything. You can adjust output gain and you have to go through they its files to find one that sounds the best for you. At the menu make sure it is installed as expert. I think that's what it says.
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I ment to say go through irs files to get the sound you want. Damn auto correct.

[REQUEST] audio mod for oneplus 2

hallo all, remembered that for the oneplus one was a mod that when playing a youtube video or music it would use earpeace speaker+standard speaker on the bottom the phone, to get a little better (kinda half-front facing) sound
i request a mod for the Oneplus 2 that would do this
AND also it would increase the sound by 20% or even 30% (as we all know the sound is a little low) at its max sound settings (full volume)
maby a flashble .zip file to do this and another flashble .zip to revert to stock
i would code this myself, IF I KNEW HOW TO CODE but sadly i dont
regards and best wishes
FilleDK

No one?

hi dude.
i can take a look at it if you show me the mod for OnePlus One that did the same.

I will upload my mixer_paths.xml file which is much improving sound quality in general (turned off audio compression etc), not only increasing volume when I return to home.
But I'm on Hydrogen Beta rom, so I don't know if it will be compatible with older roms.

rascal0pl said:
I will upload my mixer_paths.xml file which is much improving sound quality in general (turned off audio compression etc), not only increasing volume when I return to home.
But I'm on Hydrogen Beta rom, so I don't know if it will be compatible with older roms.
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That would be good ill test it on stock 2.2.0

rascal0pl said:
I will upload my mixer_paths.xml file which is much improving sound quality in general (turned off audio compression etc), not only increasing volume when I return to home.
But I'm on Hydrogen Beta rom, so I don't know if it will be compatible with older roms.
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would be great if you could place all the changes you made in one place and give it to us.
Thanks anyways

@filledk buddy can you post the link for that mod.(the one you were talking about)
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libaudcal.so issue

This is a file from a viperaudio sound mod, and I'm having issues with calls (people on the other line hear an echo).
I already asked in the thread, and contacted the dev, but I didn't get any answer.
There's a way to solve this issue by deleting the file, but it harms the audio quality.
That's why I'm wondering if there is any way to edit this file?
Check second post

Actually, I've made some new discoveries about this issue.
The libaudcal.so file is present on our devices in vendor/lib.
If this file is deleted, then it has the same effect as copying it from another device (installing the one from the old viper sound mod).
That means - incredible huge bass on speakers, but issue in calls, the other person on the call hears an echo, and the in call volume is stuck at a constant low value.
Now, what's interesting is that this issue is NOT present when making calls via viber, facebook messenger etc. apps.
I've tried downloading different dialers, and using different rom versions, but no difference.
It seems to me that there are filters included in this file to purposely cutoff low frequencies, and that calls are broken when the original file isn't used.

I hate to give up, so please if anyone has ideas on how this could be resolved, I'd appreciate it.

Arcide said:
Actually, I've made some new discoveries about this issue.
The libaudcal.so file is present on our devices in vendor/lib.
If this file is deleted, then it has the same effect as copying it from another device (installing the one from the old viper sound mod).
That means - incredible huge bass on speakers, but issue in calls, the other person on the call hears an echo, and the in call volume is stuck at a constant low value.
Now, what's interesting is that this issue is NOT present when making calls via viber, facebook messenger etc. apps.
I've tried downloading different dialers, and using different rom versions, but no difference.
It seems to me that there are filters included in this file to purposely cutoff low frequencies, and that calls are broken when the original file isn't used.
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Bro the same problem now i have and i am trying to resolve this but i dont find how to modify this so file, did you know now how to increase in call volume and microphone record in video to

Wenzel6 said:
Bro the same problem now i have and i am trying to resolve this but i dont find how to modify this so file, did you know now how to increase in call volume and microphone record in video to
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No brother, this is really old and I've never found a solution. I don't think there's a way to edit that library

Arcide said:
No brother, this is really old and I've never found a solution. I don't think there's a way to edit that library
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Only the guy that made this knows

Arcide said:
No brother, this is really old and I've never found a solution. I don't think there's a way to edit that library
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Maybe you know how to increase output sound to audiotrack in android 7.1.2 without that file ?

Low sound problem on AOSP ROMs

Since I installed Android 10 on my phone I have been experiencing problems related to audio, when I use the speakers for anything it is just to low to listen to, sometimes when someone call me I often can't hear the ringtone. However the microphone is OK, its quality for recording human voice (specially) is amazing and everyone listens to me loud and clear.
Possible solutions?
Well, I did some research and find out that Android Q doesn't have a to3g file, some websites may tell you go to
Code:
/device/etc/sound/to3g
and open it using any text editor, but you won't find it in our Galaxy-A20. I tried to find it in /vendor partition and /system partition but no success.
There were two more interesting files in /vendor partition, mixer_paths.xml and mixer_gains.xml, I tried changing their values and comparing them with the original ones that comes with vendor.img.lz4 from stock ROM, also there was no difference between them.
The question is, does anyone know how to solve this problem? If so, please help us and I'll mention the comment here. Thanks.

This problem also happens in Pie versions of Android, as you can see here in the bugs' section
https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/...iziell-pie-lineageos-16-0-andyvan.928318.html
Alright, part of the problem can be solved by installing Agrim's custom kernel. This can be found here

the same problem here. There's no solution?