[G2 Android Development] sil0:
Disclaimer:

DO NOT USE additional volume boosting tweaks/applications with this MOD.

Doing so will potentially make the signal too hot and could potentially lead to hearing damage/loss/equipment failure.

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This is a Headphone/Speaker Volume Level Modification.

DAC audio quality from the LG G2 is excellent, this improves the output further.

BENEFITS:

- Moves volume sweet spot to 50% vs. stock 80-90%.

- Removes need for volume boosting apps

- Does not alter DAC raw audio signal quality

- Provides optimized signal drive for higher ohm headphones

- Improved audio texture and fullness

- Improved low end at optimal listening levels

WORKS WITH:

All LG G2 Stock ROMS

This Mod Affects:

- External Speaker Volume (boosted to optimal levels)

- Headphones Volume for all audio Bit-rates (boosted to optimal levels)

TESTING:

Media Players:

- LG G2 Stock Audio Player (Lower digital noise on track pause compared to Neutron)

- Neutron Media Player (Warmer sound Signature)

Headphones:

- Stock G2 headphones (with built-in Volume control)

- Sennheiser ie-80 (16 ohms)

- Audio Technica (38 ohms)

- Beyerdynamic DT-770 (80 ohms)

Audio Sources:

- Multiple Music Styles (808 hiphop, trance, reggae, jazz, etc) in multiple bit-rates from 320kbps mp3 to 24-bit/192KHz Flac.

Parallel Testing with:

- Stock IPhone 4s

REQUIREMENTS:

- Phone must be Rooted: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2448887

- Root Browser (or similar File Explorer with system access)

- Modded "snd_soc_msm_Taiko" file (see instructions for link)

INSTRUCTIONS:

On phone:

1. Use Root Browser (or similar File Explorer), navigate to: /system/etc/snd_soc_msm

2, Copy "snd_soc_msm_Taiko" file to your storage folder as a backup (of your stock audio settings).

3. Download "snd_soc_msm_Taiko.txt" file:

Canadian D803 (remove the .txt): http://www44.zippyshare.com/v/67179492/file.html

AT&T D800 (remove the .att): http://www27.zippyshare.com/v/15157641/file.html

TMobile D801 (remove the .tmobil): http://www73.zippyshare.com/v/29686332/file.html

Verizon VS980 (remove the .verizon): http://www28.zippyshare.com/v/2883677/file.html

Sprint LS980 (remove the .spr): http://www70.zippyshare.com/v/61257387/file.html

Worldwide D802 (remove the .intl): http://www26.zippyshare.com/v/64106222/file.html

Korean F320L (remove the .kr): http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/81280391/file.html

AOSP Slimbean 4.3 (remove the .aosp) http://www65.zippyshare.com/v/20666112/file.html

4. Rename to snd_soc_msm_Taiko

5. Paste renamed file into: /system/etc/snd_soc_msm (Choose yes to overwrite the existing file).

6. OPTIONAL: Use Root Explorer to change permissions to rw~r~~r~~ on "snd_soc_msm_Taiko" file

***(No adverse effects leaving permissions on file as rw~rw~r~~)

7. Restart phone, test external speaker and headphones starting at low volume. Enjoy!

POTENTIAL ISSUES:

Some Verizon/ATT users reported mod microphone muting when using speaker phone.

If you experience this please confirm you downloaded the correct file for your model variant.

See more on LG G2 model variants here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_G2

If you are having other issues with this MOD reply to the thread/pm me using the following template:

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User:

Issue:

Phone Carrier/Model#

Current ROM installed:

Restarted phone and tested again?

Changes/edits made to the file?

Gone back to stock audio settings?

If working at stock settings is it possible to upload a copy of your stock working audio file?

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Thanks go out to:

drumaster12 for AT&T D800 submission/testing.

tareqjj for Tmobil D801 file submission/testing.

bazon for Worldwide D802 submission/testing.

insang-droid for Verizon file submission and testing.

bri315317 for covering similar content matter here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2442883