So for as long as I can remember, my launch day OP5 has responded to BT volume changes (e.g. I turn the volume up or down from the BT device, speaker, or headphones, and the volume level on the phone is adjusted). Recently, I've noticed that this is no longer the case. I have tried both enabling and disabling that Developer Options > Disable absolute volume, but haven't been able to get back to the state I was in before.
I've tested with my Jabra Elite Sport headphones, and my Tribit XSound Go... But neither of them will make the phone volume level change...
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When connecting my new $80 BlueAnt T1 headset, to my rooted Android phone running Bionix V with voodoo always resets the "Bluetooth In-Call volume" to a level that is really low. It seems to be dependent on the type of headset I use. On some headsets it's set to 100%, others to 0%, and others somewhere in between. During a call you can set the volume to a comfortable level with the hardware volume buttons on the phone, which persists during the same bluetooth session. However, once you disconnect and reconnect, the volume level is at it's "default" level again.
In the mornings, when I connect my bluetooth to my phone, I get a brief message "Adjusting volume for bluetooth", which denotes that there is some type of profile setting that is unique for that headset.
This problem can be very annoying when using a hands-free system for the car for example, because you always have to take your phone out of your pocket to adjust the volume, while driving. This issue creates a dangerous situation rather than preventing one. When receiving a call, I must now look at AND adjust my phone volume every time a call is accepted while I drive. The bluetooth in-call volume NEEDS a way to be set and retained, before someone is badly injured or worse.
The correct behavior should be that it stores the bluetooth in-call volume level for every bluetooth headset that is connected.
I've done some research on the internet, but it's very clear that many people are having this problem with a lots of different headsets.
It very well might be an Android problem, but that doesn't explain why I'm having this issue with the BlueAnt T1, not my other headsets.
I have a Samsung Vibrant with Android 2.2. Is anyone else having this issue?
Okay! It seems I found a workable solution (kind-of). I downloaded the free app 'Volume Locker' from the market. Volume Locker locks your sound volume levels inplace, to where if you accidentally change your levels, it puts them back in place where you locked them.
Now, what I did is I called someone using by bluetooth headset, I had to manually turned up the 'in-call bluetooth volume' then I activated the Volume Locker app.
Now, everytime I call out using my Bluetooth headset, I don't have to KEEP turning up the 'in-call bluetooth volume' that resets everytime I disconnect a call.
I hope the Android engineers who make these OS updates will recognize this BUG and develop a fix. For right now, I can use 'Volume Locker'.
This is a unique problem I've never seen on any other device. When I connect to a Bluetooth speaker (like the Aukey SK-S1), pushing the volume buttons changes the Bluetooth volume of the phone. This means that the speaker jumps volume steps two at a time.
For the earphones I use (Tronsmart S5), they also do double steps when controlling volume with the phone (they don't have their own volume control IIRC) this means either they're quiet or they're a bit too loud for office work, no intermittent step. Very annoying. Is this an Essential Phone problem or one with stock Android? My old Huawei devices do not do this with either Bluetooth accessory.
I am using a BlueParrott headset with my Essential (nougat), it worked great with my V10. When I make a call the audio is so quiet I cannot hear it while driving (voice prompts, ringing, and voice mail), until they answer then I can hear fine. If I turn the volume all the way up I can hear it ring but when they answer its very loud. I've rebooted, repaired, and turned bluetooth off/on, I've played with all the volumes. I seem to remember this happening with my S3, but I had do many roms on that phone I don't remember the fix. Anyone have a suggestion?
I have just recently had decreased volume issue on my PH-1.
Previously output volume levels were excellent.
Posted about my issue:
https://www.reddit.com/r/essential/comments/7ka45h/lower_volume_since_121317/
If your problem is specific to BT and/or wired speaker-out volume levels ..., you may want to play with the settings related to absolute volume.
Settings/Developer Options/Disable absolute volume - Toggle On/Off
Unfortunately that didn't help. I think I'll upgrade to oreo when I get home next weekend, maybe it will help.
I would have sworn there's a setting where you can match the volume to a specific Bluetooth device?
I would have sworn the newest version of Android allowed you to have different media volumes set for different bluetooth pairings. For me, I have a bluetooth headset and then two vehicles that pair to the phone. I prefer the cars to be set to max volume and obviously the headset to not be set to full volume. Is there a way to get the phone to remember the volume level for each device? It seems to just go to whatever I had it set to last regardless of device (so I go into the car with volume set low and have had the headset pair at maximum volume).
Is it the setting under (settings>>sound>>bluetooth absolute volume)??? If that's it should it be toggled on or off. I have it set to toggle ON and the bluetooth audio volume doesn't seem to sync.
Headset is the OnePlus Bullets (from 6 months ago).
Thanks, I was about to post this too. Same issue I have, thought Android P fixed this where it would remember the last set bluwtooth vol. Don't like to install another app just to fix this.
I have the same question.
This was announced as a Pie feature (Bluetooth volume memory), so wondering why oneplus is hiding this functionality.
For me bluetooth does not even remember the volume if I keep using the same pair of headphones... Every time I reconnect my headphones the volume is maxed out again. This is really annoying...
Similarly, I like to have Bluetooth on maximum volume in my car, but not on my headphones. Even my old OnePlus One had per-device Bluetooth volume memory. The 6T has taken a retrograde step that destroys my ears when I use my headphones!
I had to use another app to work around this. Bluetooth app which rememebrs each device volume settings.
Was a fix ever found for this?
I have a BT speaker, and headphones. The headphones require a higher volume setting for the same sound level.
Anyway to set a BT volume limit per device to make them close together? I don't want to turn off absolute volume control completely. While it solves this issue, it adds other complications.
(Yes, I used Google, and yes, I know i'm bumping an old thread)
I actually have the G7 Power but the forum for that device is not very active right now so I thought I would ask here first.
Since getting my G7 Power I noticed that music I listen to through the BT FM transmitter I have in my car comes through noticeably quieter than it did with my previous phones (Note 4 and OnePlus 5). I am trying to see if a volume amplifier app out there actually works or not but I can't seem to get the desired results. Does anybody here have any similar experiences or insight?
Thanks.
Disable BT Absolute Volume in Developer Settings and turn unit volume to maximum.
Touch Build Number few times in About Phone to enable Developer Settings
mingkee said:
Disable BT Absolute Volume in Developer Settings and turn unit volume to maximum.
Touch Build Number few times in About Phone to enable Developer Settings
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I was able to Disable BT Absolute Volume but I don't see a 'unit volume' setting anywhere unless you're just talking about turning up the volume on my phone. It still sounds relatively quiet on my FM transmitter.