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Volume Boost Mod

For those that have their shiny S6 rooted.. copy this file with any root explorer to System/etc and make sure permissions are set to 0644. It's a noticeable boost. You can go higher but then the distortion starts.
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Stock untouched one Link
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Code:
<path name="gain-media-speaker">
<ctl name="DSP5L Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
<ctl name="DSP5L Input 2 Volume" value="32" />
<ctl name="AIF4TX1 Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
<ctl name="AIF4TX2 Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
</path>
Those are values that I c hanged. Enjoy.

Volume boost S6(SM-g920f)
Thank you so much! Works good

You said it's a file, but this looks more like a script in the link. How do we apply this specifically?

megagodx said:
You said it's a file, but this looks more like a script in the link. How do we apply this specifically?
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you copy the file. the code is just showing which file was changed.

Sorry man I'm not getting it either. It opens an html. Am i supposed to copy all the lines of code and paste it somewhere?

If you open it with your pc you can download it

guaneet said:
If you open it with your pc you can download it
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Thank you. I dont use the pc too often so now I have a reason to fire it up. Kind of like an old muscle car. I just drive it once a month on the weekends[emoji12]

I've done some searching but cant seem to find the answer. When I open the permissions and there are 6 boxes, which ones stand for the numbers 0644? I got it working with the same permissions as the stock file but I guess for future reference, what is what?
Edit: Found it.
http://support.hostgator.com/articles/cpanel/how-to-change-permissions-chmod-of-a-file

Here's my question mates, is there any form to apply a volume boost just for the headset gain? i mean, for me the s6 speaker is fine, i dont wanna distorsion it, but i would really like is to boost volume on headset for the music.!

ArturoH4L said:
Here's my question mates, is there any form to apply a volume boost just for the headset gain? i mean, for me the s6 speaker is fine, i dont wanna distorsion it, but i would really like is to boost volume on headset for the music.!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s6/help/increase-headphone-volume-t3089163

I have updated the file with headset volume boost. Values changed from 32 to 50. Could adjust according to desired max volume. It made a considerable boost to max volume, maybe too much.
Code:
<path name="gain-media-headset">
<ctl name="Noise Gate Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Impedance Volume" value="117" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Impedance Volume" value="117" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Input 1 Volume" value="50" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Input 1 Volume" value="50" />
</path>

vidar808 said:
I have updated the file with headset volume boost. Values changed from 117 to 150. Could adjust according to desired max volume. It made a considerable boost to max volume.
Code:
<path name="gain-media-headset">
<ctl name="Noise Gate Switch" value="0" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Impedance Volume" value="150" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Impedance Volume" value="150" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1L Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
<ctl name="HPOUT1R Input 1 Volume" value="32" />
</path>
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Tried flashing it in TWRP, no dice lol. (failure)

megagodx said:
Tried flashing it in TWRP, no dice lol. (failure)
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Sorry, you need to extract the mixer_path.xml file from the zip and place in phone storage. And move it to "/system/etc/mixer_path.xml" and overwrite the existing.
I used root explorer app to copy the file to /system/etc/
Also, you will need to enable Read/Write for the /etc/ folder. Root explorer makes it easy.

Ty so much mate!

ArturoH4L said:
Ty so much mate!
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I have a BT headset, can anyone help me to increase the BT Headset volume too?
Thanks!

tjuanma said:
I have a BT headset, can anyone help me to increase the BT Headset volume too?
Thanks!
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I have added media volume boost to Bluetooth. I don't have a device to test it at the moment. Please try it and let me know if it worked.
Code:
<path name="gain-media-speaker-bt-sco-headset">
<ctl name="DSP5L Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="DSP5L Input 2 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="AIF4TX1 Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="AIF4TX2 Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="AIF3TX1 Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
<ctl name="AIF3TX2 Input 1 Volume" value="40" />
</path>

Thank you so much! I will try it in few hours and I will comment
Thanks!

i've found 1 side effect from boosting headphone volume. i boosted mine to 50 and when i turn the volume up in my headphones the device automatically stops the music at a certain volume. i dont know if this is a fail safe thing or if the DAC in my phone is faulty. anyone else's phone doing this? it does this for me using poweramp or the default music player.

Same here. Referring to the post above mine.

freebee269 said:
i've found 1 side effect from boosting headphone volume. i boosted mine to 50 and when i turn the volume up in my headphones the device automatically stops the music at a certain volume. i dont know if this is a fail safe thing or if the DAC in my phone is faulty. anyone else's phone doing this? it does this for me using poweramp or the default music player.
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You're overloading your DAC..trying to amplify sound outside it's lmits

Sound level is too low in lollipop

Even when I get to the last volume, high volume is not kitkat as follows. What should I do?

Vatron11 said:
Even when I get to the last volume, high volume is not kitkat as follows. What should I do?
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Method
-Use any root explorer and go to
system/ etc/ mixer_paths.xml and edit.
-search for <path name="speaker"> then edit <ctl name=RX7 Digital Volume" value = "83" />
change 83 to 89 or any digit below 93 (just to be on the safer side)
-tha same way for headseat
-search:
<path name="headphones">
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="82" /> (max 93)
<!--66 % of 124 (rounded) register: 0x2BF-->
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="82" /> (max 93)
and this:
<path name="speaker-and-headphones">
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="64" /> (max 93)
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="64" /> (max 93)
In my case works well with the value of 100, any value above maximum recommended is at your own risk.

Will this affect the Bluetooth volume also?

foc-us2k said:
Will this affect the Bluetooth volume also?
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In my case yes, should apply remember to make a backup file in case you have to restore

need mixer_paths.xml file please

would someone please dump the file for me from the latest STOCK rom, so i may provide the community with my native volume mod for the g6 family
thank you

Here ya go. I am on Stock but I am on OPW27.113-89 which is one behind the latest I believe. The latest is just a security patch though so I doubt this file changed any.

should be good enough, thank you!

hp420 said:
would someone please dump the file for me from the latest STOCK rom, so i may provide the community with my native volume mod for the g6 family
thank you
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Were you able to accomplish this? I have a Moto E4 that I was able to edit mixer_paths.xml to increase volume. I have found the same file in my Moto G6, however, all the values I used to edit the E4 are not present in the G6. WTF!
Anyone got a clue?
Thanks!

I'm curious on the outcome to. Device volume is just a bit quieted then I like when using Bluetooth ear buds.
Sent from my Moto G6 Plus using Tapatalk

In addition to editing the mixer_paths.xml, it would be nice to add more volume steps. In xposed I have tried both Volume Steps+ and the volume mod in Gravity Box without any luck. I have also edited the build prop with:
ro.config.vc_call_vol_steps=50
ro.config.media_vol_steps=50
Volume steps are added for media, but nothing for calls or alarms.
Any advice?

Below is a copy & paste from Notepad++. It is a search of "Digital Volume" within mixer_paths.xml. These are, I believe, the values that need to be edited/tweaked. Per this thread, the default value is 128, and the max is 199. I don't know where the poster got that info but 199 seems very high. If it is accurate information, then it's going to take a lot of trial and error to increase the volume to a safe/respectable level.
Based on these results/values, does anyone know what value(s) to use? It appears cut and dry which section is for Headphones and Speaker, but there are multiple speaker sections so I am a bit confused. I will likely experiment when I have time but until then hopefully someone can share more info.
Thanks!
Line 23: <ctl name="IN1L Digital Volume" value="128" />
Line 24: <ctl name="IN1R Digital Volume" value="128" />
Line 25: <ctl name="IN2L Digital Volume" value="128" />
Line 26: <ctl name="IN2R Digital Volume" value="128" />
For headphones
Line 720: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="0" value="114" />
Line 721: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="1" value="114" />
For line / headphones
Line 728: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="0" value="128" />
Line 729: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="1" value="128" />
For headset Mic
Line 735: <ctl name="IN1R Digital Volume" value="128" />
For voice-headphones
Line 779: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="0" value="128" />
Line 780: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="1" value="128" />
For speaker-and-headphones
Line 801: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="0" value="109" />
Line 802: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="1" value="109" />
For speaker-and-line
Line 810: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="0" value="128" />
Line 811: <ctl name="OUT1 Digital Volume" id="1" value="128" />
For voice-tty-full-headset-mic
Line 946: <ctl name="IN1R Digital Volume" value="128" />

I have tweaked the above values of 109, 114, & 128. I made them all 134, and again 142. Unfortunately, I have not noticed any difference in the volume. Either I have chosen to modify the wrong values, or there is another file hidden somewhere that needs to be modded.
I am really hoping someone else can help with this mod.

Increase volume without Equalizer (root)

Lately ive been messing around with viper4android, bit the sound loses some quality, is there a way to increase the volume output to a headset?

No root
Volume booster app in Play Store.
Rooted
This increases Volume of SPEAKER, HEADPHONE. IN-CALL This is battery friendly no additional apps is reqd.
For this you need a rooted MOTO and any file manger with root-access and Text Editor. I have root explorer.
Go to Root -> System -> etc -> scroll down to mixer_paths.xml ->Scroll down and tweak the values of "RX1 Digital Volume" value, RX2 Digital Volume" value, RX3 Digital Volume" value to any number below 95 ( default is 84 ).But any value more than 92 resulting in distortion of sound, I have set it to 89,
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="89" />
Similarly by tweaking DEC1 Volume" value, DEC2 Volume" value you can improve in-call volume. I have set this to 89. Default 84.
<ctl name="DEC1 Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="89" />
After tweaking the file set permissions to rw-r-r and reboot.

I can't find the file
ZhekaJ said:
No root
Volume booster app in Play Store.
Rooted
This increases Volume of SPEAKER, HEADPHONE. IN-CALL This is battery friendly no additional apps is reqd.
For this you need a rooted MOTO and any file manger with root-access and Text Editor. I have root explorer.
Go to Root -> System -> etc -> scroll down to mixer_paths.xml ->Scroll down and tweak the values of "RX1 Digital Volume" value, RX2 Digital Volume" value, RX3 Digital Volume" value to any number below 95 ( default is 84 ).But any value more than 92 resulting in distortion of sound, I have set it to 89,
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="89" />
Similarly by tweaking DEC1 Volume" value, DEC2 Volume" value you can improve in-call volume. I have set this to 89. Default 84.
<ctl name="DEC1 Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="89" />
After tweaking the file set permissions to rw-r-r and reboot.
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I just can't find the file un that specific folder

ZhekaJ said:
No root
Volume booster app in Play Store.
Rooted
This increases Volume of SPEAKER, HEADPHONE. IN-CALL This is battery friendly no additional apps is reqd.
For this you need a rooted MOTO and any file manger with root-access and Text Editor. I have root explorer.
Go to Root -> System -> etc -> scroll down to mixer_paths.xml ->Scroll down and tweak the values of "RX1 Digital Volume" value, RX2 Digital Volume" value, RX3 Digital Volume" value to any number below 95 ( default is 84 ).But any value more than 92 resulting in distortion of sound, I have set it to 89,
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="89" />
Similarly by tweaking DEC1 Volume" value, DEC2 Volume" value you can improve in-call volume. I have set this to 89. Default 84.
<ctl name="DEC1 Volume" value="89" />
<ctl name="DEC2 Volume" value="89" />
After tweaking the file set permissions to rw-r-r and reboot.
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Thanks for the method, but after save and exit after edit, it back to original value, even with rw-r-r

Increase Bluetooth Audio?

Hello!
I am using HavocOS and my Xiaomi Airdots pro. Is there a way to increase the Bluetooth volume? Is increasing it with Viper the only way? Especially in Spotify it is very quitly. I have tried to deactivate the max bluetooth volume in the dev settings but with no result.

You have a few options,
You can sift through audio folders that are approximately here : Path : system/vendor/etc/ and then locate mixer_paths_overlay_static.xml and mixer_paths_tavil.xml
Do some trial and error with manually increasing audio values For example : changing <ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="17" /> to <ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
Another option
Flash the attached files that I found on 4PDA a few months ago
I don't remember who to give credit to because I had trouble re-finding it just now. So if the creator sees this post, PM me with your details and I will edit this post and provide credit.
Edit Credit goes to this person : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=912822&view=findpost&p=83438213
I have used the mod and it definitely worked for me and should work on any rom.
First a Caveat : Use at your own risk.
Although I have used this mod and as mentioned it does in fact work. If you have an issue, don't blame me.
Although there is an uninstall file : make a Nandroid backup and so if the sound quality isn't ideal for you, and for some reason the uninstaller doesn't work, you can quickly go back without too much hassle.
Enjoy.

Thank You very much, i will try

You can also install Xiaomi eu. It's playing music much much better and louder than official rom.

Alex2017Germany said:
Hello!
I am using HavocOS and my Xiaomi Airdots pro. Is there a way to increase the Bluetooth volume? Is increasing it with Viper the only way? Especially in Spotify it is very quitly. I have tried to deactivate the max bluetooth volume in the dev settings but with no result.
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You can also use the louder audio flashable zip I made for mi8 in the mods section.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78865714&postcount=1

Agimax said:
You can also use the louder audio flashable zip I made for mi8 in the mods section.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78865714&postcount=1
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Cool!
I never knew that you made one.
Edit: How much headroom does your audio mod leave? As you probably already know, should be definitely no higher than -3db, this volume is usually loud enough and without compression artifacts or digital noise.
Edit 2 : Nevermind, I see you left the dynamics, Excellent!
I am sure that your mod has better quality than the one I posted. Thanks for your work.

Agimax said:
You can also use the louder audio flashable zip I made for mi8 in the mods section.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78865714&postcount=1
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Does it work also on HavocOS? Because in the topic stands "[MIUI Global]"
Just asking to be sure.

Alex2017Germany said:
Does it work also on HavocOS? Because in the topic stands "[MIUI Global]"
Just asking to be sure.
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It should if you are using MIUI firmware / Vendor partition. The audio files are in the Vendor partition and usually are linked to that location from the system/etc directory. The mod goes to both places.

Ich have found the file mixer_paths_tavil.xml in vendor/etc/
There are some sections with "Digital Volume"
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX5 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX6 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="84" />
I dont know if i can change it to 90. There are more sections where "Digital Volume" is listed but with diferent values like 81 and so

Alex2017Germany said:
Ich have found the file mixer_paths_tavil.xml in vendor/etc/
There are some sections with "Digital Volume"
<ctl name="RX0 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX3 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX4 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX5 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX6 Digital Volume" value="84" />
<ctl name="RX7 Digital Volume" value="84" />
I dont know if i can change it to 90. There are more sections where "Digital Volume" is listed but with diferent values like 81 and so
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You can do what you prefer, but i've been modding sound since the first consumer HERO phone. I would not go higher than 87 or 88 on the digital side to help reduce distortion. I also wouldn't turn the amp louder than 19 to 21 (def no more than 24 max).
Rule of thumb for audio:
LINEOUT 1&2 Volume to around 18 or 19
HPHL & HPHR to around 24
ADC1 & ADC2 all to 84
RX0 to RX7 all to 84
DEC0 to DEC8 all to 84
Don't forget to check the other mixer files overlay_dynamic and overlay_static. My mod goes through all of the files tweaks all areas for change.