yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jonny30bass:
You need to use the latest PhilZ Touch Recovery (https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/d2lte/) (just flash it in your current recovery). It is the best, and it works great. I would first go to "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" and choose to "Clean to Install a New ROM." Then I would go into "Advanced" and wipe dalvik cache. Then I would go into "Mounts and Storage" and format boot and modem. Then I would flash the newest modem (http://www.mediafire.com/download/v0als76t6nmtpbo/DNE1.modem.zip). Then finally install your ROM and then GApps.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mylt1:
yes, CWM was updated just before flashing. i installed the recommended modem for the rom i was installing. not sure why it was stuck at the logo on 4.3 when i flashed a 4.1.1 rom and it booted right up just fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mylt1:
resolved. thanks guys.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CenFlo:
Curious to know what you had to do to get it working?

I have two (2) S3's that I need to update and they're both running 4.1.1 ROMs.

Any info would be much appreciated.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mylt1:
i used the Philz touch CWM found here, http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2201860 worked like a charm.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CenFlo:
I did all of the above and I can't get anything to work....

I updated to Philz, updated the modem and went to install a new ROM and it's error'ing out every time?

This phone was rooted from way back and it appears that I may have lost root... It's stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S III boot screen and I'm trying to get it to boot in to recovery at this time.

Edit: Was able to get in to recovery and restoring a backup now. Somethings not right when trying to go to a newer ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ShapesBlue:
Did you update to the latest version? If your on an old version and attempt to flash a 4.4 rom you will get a status 7 error everytime

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CenFlo:
I thought I updated to the latest Phliz and I do believe that's the error I was getting when I tried to load the ROM.

I'll check again Monday.

I appreciate the info.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] CenFlo:
The issue was with Philz.

I upgraded to the latest TWRP and loaded the new ROM fine.
[G3 General] czechu01:
[MENTION=1989166]spiderio[/MENTION]

Does it causes any disortions to the sound if you increase the volume or the sound quality remains the same?
[G3 General] spiderio:
please don't quote the OP

as long as the volume value is not higher than 93
[G3 General] paratox:
i have already tried this but it had no effect!

there is my "old" thread: http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/help/making-headphone-louder-t2812892
[G3 General] SickL1408:
What values are you personally using for each lines?
[G3 General] AhsanU:
I've felt like I need more volume from the speakers, so thanks!

I'm having issues with opening the mixer_paths with root explorer, however - I cannot open the entire file because it says it's too big. I'm also unable to find the file through the file manager that comes stock with the phone.
[G3 General] paratox:
use 920 Text Editor
[G3 General] raw2000j:
Anyway this can be made to a flashable zip?
[G3 General] matthewwing:
This doesn't seem to work at all.
[G3 General] spiderio:
It has effect on my g3 D855 10A.

I write the wrong file

The correct one should be mixer_patah_qcwcn.xml

Sorry I got excited and write the wrong file name

Try it again

Set the speaker to 90 to try the effects
[G3 General] spiderio:
Hahahaha sorry I mean the file is mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml

Sorry about that
[G3 General] ElBeaner:
You may want to update the OP with the correct path then so people don't keep trying the wrong one.
[G3 General] spiderio:
It's already fixed mate..

Thanks for your support
[G3 General] ElBeaner:
When I see the OP it says this

. backup your original mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml (copy to sdcard, rename to mixer_paths_qcwcn2.xml, etc, etc)

3. open mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml

Your two posts stating the correct path is

The correct one should be mixer_patah_qcwcn.xml
[G3 General] hexxor93:
Working great

Works wonders! Thanks for the guide! :good:
[G3 General] azcamm27:
Thanks for the guide. Sorry if this is a dump question but to just change the headphone volume which values do i need to change thanks in advance
[G3 General] spiderio:
Just edit the headphones value

On the line 8xx

See the OP the middle code the headphones paths
[G3 General] pandacookie:
Trying to do this hack. But as you can see, the file you are telling me to edit does not exist in my phone. Now what?
[G3 General] radeonxt:
i don't have this file , mixer_patah_qcwcn.xml

but i have this file, mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml and upon checking the lines of those "green" which we have to edit they are the same.
[G3 General] spiderio:
Try editing the mixer_paths.xml

I'm using International D855

And try to change the speaker value to 90

If it works just let me know

I will change the OP for D851 version guide

If it works could you send me your mixer_paths.xml

Yeah that's my autocorrect fault
[G3 General] Mahapederdon:
Try the link posted above. It goes in system/ect. You should already have the same file in that dir. Set permissions and reboot. If your not sure what they should be see what the existing file is set at.
[G3 General] carlospr21:
Thanks again i changed g3 lol it worked great on my new lg-851
[G3 General] pbedard:
His mod worked for me I have a locked boot loader so no flashables for me lol
[G3 General] shekinahsmoke:
worked for me w/ D850 AT&T. Thanks!
[G3 General] Kniazkoff:
Thanks man! works on F400S 10k
[G3 General] Lochman79:
Has anyone tried this with the new update for the D851?
[G3 General] MaZaGnGy:
d855 10h stock rooted using ES File as i always did the same with my old G2 but after reboot got boot loop :S
[G3 General] nickswe:
That's what happened to me. Tried it twice. I will not attempt it again :(
[G3 General] carlospr21:
Yes works great
[G3 General] MaZaGnGy:
i got it do this steps and you will not end with boot loop

copy the original mixer_paths_qcwcn to your memory by ES file

edit it by notepad++ on windows and put it again in your memory

copy it from internal to your /system

highlight it and set permissions rw r r

move it from /system to /system/etc/

reboot and enjoy :highfive:
[G3 General] niksssss:
I only have RX1,2,3 at one place. My mixer paths file doesnt look like the one in the post. What should I change to boost both my speaker and headphones and what is the acceptable value ?
[G3 General] unclejoshc:
Would it be possible for someone to re-up the link that was posted earlier? The already completed file?

Thank you in advance!
[G3 General] fiatuno:
Hi to all.

In my 855 i have mod the mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml and all is ok!

But what parameters you need to edit for the audio in the call? " Hands-free and capsule ? "

Thanks

.
[G3 General] Mahapederdon:
I'll try and get it when I get home tonight. I'm on Sprint just so you know this file will only work on Sprint. Okay. Here is a link. Make sure you are a Sprint user and set permissions correct.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/zo1spb9x6wwih38/mixer_paths.xml?dl=0
[G3 General] unclejoshc:
Thank you very much. I am on Sprint as well. Going to try now
[G3 General] M I N E:
so after i edit the mixerpath files. it got messed up and stuck in boot screen. so i had to lg flash it back to stock.. how can i prevent this from happening again?
[G3 General] MaZaGnGy:
do this steps
[G3 General] subwoffer13:
what is the point of making it louder on system files , but not being able to push the vol to the limit> like how is it even higher vol ???

if theres one big thing i really disappointed about ANY android since ever , is the ****ttty vol ...

and i dont think theres a way to fix this until some phone other than iphone will invest some better sound cards :|||||
[G3 General] kuprij:
+1000 :good::good::good::good:

Perfect for me! Just made my backup in SD Card, move to PC and edit the lines with Notepad++. Move back to System/etc, delete the original and replace the name in the backup file, after that fix the permissions and reboot.

My G3 is a D885P 10c of Brazil, with many modifications (Using ART, tweaks and buid.prop, etc)

FYI, always do the backup (SD Card and PC)! Always remember to fix the permissions after the edit!...the chance of success or to resolve the problem is quite good if u always do that. ;)
[G3 General] unclejoshc:
Thank you so much, worked perfectly!!
[G3 General] lingo2012:
Which one for att did you use? Mixer_paths.xml or the other one theres 2 thats why i asked!
[G3 General] mustang2012:
Hi i also have D855 model and I am only interested to increase headphone volume as well but can you please tell me which file you edited exactly please??

Thanks in advance.:)
[G3 General] czechu01:
The only one stated in the OP that's for D855.
[G3 General] strix75:
Great mod thak´s

:svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius::svetius:
[G3 General] crubbish:
Worked wonderfully on my D858, only had to edit mixer_paths.xml, didn't touch mixer_paths_auxpcm.xml (they are both present in etc). Ringtone and notification volumes had to be pushed down so as not to be offensively loud. As per headphones, before I've had media volume mostly on max and sometimes that still wasn't enough. Now I can't go over 80% or I'll go deaf in 10 minutes. Thanks Spiderio!
[G3 General] emezrahi:
Bluetooth

Hey all,

I read this entire thread because the first time around, I forgot to set permissions.

Anyways, this was asked a few times on this thead with no reply. I use Bluetooth earphones, and I'm assuming you need to change the values somewhere other than speaker and headphones. Can someone (maybe OP) help me out here?

I'm using a d851, rooted, with G3 tweakbox installed.

Any answer will be greatly appreciated.
[G3 General] mangesh hotkar:
Great work man,works perfect on my G3(D855).........
[G3 General] Experiences:
worked with 920 text editor. thank you.
[G3 General] subwoffer13:
best thing happened to me .

its awesome

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ALSO MY QUESTION !

is there a way to boost BT volume
[G3 General] krazy_smokezalot:
Yes I agree I use Bluetooth as well. Any way to increase its volume
[G3 General] mjs31:
Works great on Verizon LG G3 if you set permissions

Thanks for this. My only complaint with my Verizon LG G3 was the low headphone volume and this worked. I was one that did not do all the steps because I did not understand the permissions. Ended up in the boot loop and had to do the whole re-flash technique.

For those having issues with Being stuck in boot loop....YOU NEED TO RESET PERMISSIONS FOR THE FILE YOU CHANGE. When you modify the mixer_paths file and save it, your permissions will change to something like rw-rw. If you reboot with it still like this you will get stuck in boot loop. I did not understand this because the program I was using did not make it obvious. Here is what I did on my Verizon phone.

1)Downloaded root explorer (this is paid app so up to you if you want to use it. I tried another and found it frustrating to get around and deal with files)

2)Went to the /system/etc directory holding the mixer_paths_qcwcn file (I only modified this one with my Verizon phone)

3)Copied that file to my DCIM Folder using root explorer (where photos are stored, had to do this because the text file was to large to open all of it and it was being truncated)

4)Plugged my phone into my computer and dragged the mixer file from my DCIM folder to my desktop. I then saved the original on my computer just in case.

5)I opened up the file in wordpad (organized the text better than text edit), went to the locations listed on the first page and made changes. I was mainly concerned with headphone volume.

6) Saved that file and dragged it back to my phones DCIM folder overwriting the other

7) Unplugged phone and went back into root explorer, copied the mixer file I just modified (DCIM folder) and went to the /System/Etc location again and pasted. It asked if I wanted to replace and I did. I then hit save.

8)I could see the permissions had changed to rw-rw (I think) so I long pressed on it, chose permissions from the pop up menu and entered 0644 which put in the correct rw-r-r- permissions code just like all other files in that folder.

9) Saved again and rebooted. Then crossed fingers, but not need. It booted right back up.

I plugged in my headphones, opened Spotify and realized 75 was way to loud...even for me LOL. Modified the file again (only took about 5 minutes this time) and put it at 70. Now I have zero issues with my LG G3 phone.

I did also bump up the handset volume, but not by much. Did not want to risk blowing the speakers.

For anyone doubting that this works, it does. Its all about doing it right and setting the permissions.
[G3 General] kanabeach44:
Hi,

And for increase sound level of bluetooth ?

Whitches lines should we change ?

Thanks
[G3 General] stangapromet:
It doesn't work for me

I followed all you steps execpt the point where you copied the file in DCIM. I wasn't able to see the file from windows so i sent it by mail, modified it and sent it back. My permissions where already ok, they hasn't been set to rw rw, so that was it. And now i am stuck in the bootloop for the 3rd time. My phone is the LGD855 from France. I'm not actually shure about the fw ( couse I'm reflashing it now), but I think it's the 10H. And my f. bootloader is blocked.
[G3 General] abod alshlyan:
hay ihad the same proplem put i fixed contact me on whatsapp +0096596068671

:D:D
[G3 General] subwoffer13:
Guys what about Bluetooth volume?
[G3 General] fullyflaredfred:
which out of the two files did you edit?
[G3 General] shekinahsmoke:
i dont even remember my friend. but im guessing mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml. search the thread. there was a LADY who mentioned what it was for D850.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54701650&postcount=112 there u go
[G3 General] meyerweb:
Regarding permissions and bootloops....

I use the FX explorer and editor : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx

with root add-on: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.fx.rr

and NEVER have to reset the permissions of these config files after editing them. I always verify that the permissions are correct before rebooting, but FX maintains the same permissions after editing as they were before. No bootloops if you forget.

I highly recommend this app.
[G3 General] tanked89:
Bluetooth voulme increase which paths anyone
[G3 General] skylor0218:
+1 for blutooth lines please i cant find them.:crying:
[G3 General] subwoffer13:
Nobody knows about the Bluetooth?
[G3 General] tanked89:
Or no one cares

Sent from my LGLS990
[G3 General] Mahapederdon:
I wish I knew. Sorry guys.
[G3 General] skylor0218:
Ok if nothing on bluetooth what about aux output?
[G3 General] monkey116:
my phone wont power all the way on now.

Hey i was trying to do this volume booster mod and I think i copied and changed the file permissions in the wrong location and now my phone wont power on past the Verizon power up screen. I tried to start it in safe mode and also do a factory reset and it still wont make it past that Verizon screen. Any suggestions on what to do to fix it.
[G3 General] gazzaman2k:
going to have to flash back the firmware again
[G3 General] xRamz:
Reflash the firmware using LG Flash tool :good:
[G3 General] SIGHTFIRE:
Is there a flashable Zip that can be used with Verizon variant?
[G3 General] MasK:
Sorry if this has been asked before..

But while watching a video, I got an incoming call. After the call, the volume went back to pre-mod settings.

I was using earphones and re-inserting the earphones didn't help (I thought it would re-initialize or something). The only way to get back the nice loud modded settings is to reboot.

Anyone encountered similar issue before?

Cheers.
[G3 General] Xerionius:
I'd really like to boost the aux-volume. Does anyone know which values to edit? The G3 differentiates between aux devices and headphones and I only want a higher output-lvl on aux if that's possible.
[G3 General] mxl180:
bookmarked, thanks!
[G3 General] ericsmart:
don't you mind to make one for me too? flashbacks .zip for Verizon, I'm totally deaf, I like the feeling of vibes on my ears..know what I'm saying? I would get my hands dirty but with time of life....comes little more difficult to make time when I'm aging
[G3 General] toMOne:
Hello,

Thank you for the guide!

Are you planning on adding support for f400l?

Greetings,

Tom
[G3 General] :
What? If you're not already rooted you just have to change a few values in a file. You can download root text editor on Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jecelyin.editor&hl=en)

Waiting for someone to make you a flashable zip cost more time then just changingi t yourself lol
[G3 General] ericsmart:
I'm rooted running Jasmine, what I'm saying is I don't see zip file that I can downloading, according to hello00 made zip for someone else. my e n flush bad but I'm #1

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*English bad
[G3 General] workdowg:
Bluetooth volume... Again

Adjusting the values slightly makes a big difference! Adjusting these values are the only thing that works on the VS985. I've tried almost every app from the playstore.. :silly: and none even helped. VolumeBooster, DSP Manager for CM, Viper4Android, etc...

That said, I am asking if anyone has figured out yet which settings to change to increase the bluetooth volume?
[G3 General] toMOne:
Hello, i guess it would be the same for f400l, i have mixer_paths.xml and tried to edit it.

920 text editor doesnt seem to work for me. I attached a pic. My phone is rooted. I also use ES file manager with Root Explorer enabled.
[G3 General] igie:
First copy file to somewhere else for example on sd card, then edit it. Rename original (add for example .bak after xml), then copy edited file to original place and set permisions.
[G3 General] toMOne:
Thanks for your suggestion, it worked like charm.

For the OP: Please add method for the rest of the F400L owners, they have to edit mixer_paths.xml(since you won't have the other file, it's pretty obvious:), same values but some may be a few lines upper or below, but names are the same.

Thanks for the guide!
[G3 General] :
I just adjusted the headphone volumes from 12 to 15 and im getting bootloops. Any ideas ? running a 855 with purpledrake lite root.

Edit. Ok i'll check the file permissions . I should read the thread before posting XD
[G3 General] mjb152:
Happened to me the first time as well, now i created a flashable zip with this file, so I don't need to edit it again. Saves any potential errors every time you update. (Also did the same for the KitKat SD card fix)
[G3 General] :
I must have tried it 6 times including trying to sort file permissions. In the end 920 text editor and root Explorer did the job. A long night finally over
[G3 General] Marcovanbasten:
Is it exactly the same than using this app ?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.laransoft.volumeG3&hl=fr
[G3 General] 53l3c7a:
Mod works great on Sprint variant! Some lines were numbered differently than your example, but I made my edits carefully, and all was well after reboot. Now I just need to break the habit of turning my volume to max before a song starts.
[G3 General] lexluthor:
Good question. Looks like it. Anyone know exactly what this app does? Does it edit the same file we are manually editing here? Does the app offer a way to restore it to stock too?

Play store comments complain about excessive permissions.
[G3 General] Marcovanbasten:
I tried it and it works for me. So I think the app does the same, editing the file.
[G3 General] lexluthor:
Great, but can it restore the file to 100% original? If not that will prevent being able to take an ota in the future. Is there an option to restore the original ?
[G3 General] kadoc1:
thanks marco for this app
[G3 General] zapford:
Bluetooth volume

hi, maybe stupid question... i noticed that there are bluetooth device levels in this file, did anyone try to change these to increase the bluetooth volume levels? i have some Sony MDR-1RBT bluetooth headphones and i was thinking to try to get louder volume ))
[G3 General] meyerweb:
Make a nandroid, back up your original mixer.xml file, and give it a try. Let us know what you find out.
[G3 General] workdowg:
I'll try it. What are they named as? I tried looking through the whole file for them...

Sent from my VS985 4G
[G3 General] jonvik:
Hi Guys, i was afraid to try the mod so i used the volume booster app from the market. It works quite well for my music and calls which is great. I have only one issue my skype calls and Gotomeeting calls are still super low and not sure what else to do. Any tips?
[G3 General] Pete_S:
Is it possible to increase the number of media volume control steps from 15 to a higher number by changing a parameter in the configuration file? Or is there another way anyone knows about?

Neither of the xposed apps for doing this seem to work with the g3 :(

Sorry if this has already been answered somewhere...
[G3 General] Xerionius:
G3 Tweaksbox works. It's an Xposed module you can download from the Play Store. (It also has a thread here on XDAs)
[G3 General] hairlesschimpdai:
sound mod

I'm using LG-D855 UK Version three network. I tried this sound mod yeaterday and followed the instructions to a tje very last dot. Permissions set as stated etc. Rebooted the phone and got stuck in a bootloop. Had to reinstall software using the lg utility tool. Gonna wait a while before trying it again. Love the fact that you guys are looking for solutions though.
[G3 General] Mahapederdon:
Before you reboot, exit out of what ever file Explorer your in and reopen it and double check to see if it stuck. Mine always showed right permissions but backing all the way out and reopening showed it wasn't correct.
[G3 General] hairlesschimpdai:
I did this. I checked and double checked everything. That's why I can't undrstand what went wrong. Baffled.
[G3 General] Marcovanbasten:
Maybe the safest way is to use the app I linked...
[G3 General] wallah:
Hello, this methode dont work with lolipop ?

AndroidNow HD 2.4

G3 TweaksBox 1.3
[G3 General] meyerweb:
Lollipop is a major change to the OS. I suspect none of the tweaks designed for 4.4 and earlier are going to work on 5.0. That's like expecting a mod for KitKat to work on Gingerbread, or Donut. Not likely.
[G3 General] wallah:
Thank you for explication [emoji106]

AndroidNow HD 2.4

G3 TweaksBox 1.3
[G3 General] adz63:
Is there a way to do this on lollipop.
[G3 General] Marcovanbasten:
Install the app I previously mention?
[G3 General] Kimi123:
[MENTION=2834130]adz63[/MENTION]

The mod works with Lollipop as well. But with my D855 I had to modify both files.
[G3 General] lordxcom:
What line would I look for to increase the in-call volume?
[G3 General] workdowg:
Says it is compatible but this comes up.

Sent from my VS985 4G
[G3 General] wallah:
Hello, what file ? Can you explain more pls ? Thank you

ChupaChups Rom V1.0
[G3 General] marvintheone33:
A simple way to do this is if you are a flashaholic like me is to take the modded sound file from a rom with the boost like virus accura (mixer_ paths.xml and mixer_paths_qcwcn.xml) and copy them to root/system/etc and backup the originals before replacing. You will have to set permissions to 644. The two files work both with kitkat and lollipop roms.
[G3 General] BlueEyes99:
sounds easy, but couldnt you just add those 2 files here? it would save us the trouble of downloading 1 gig worth worth of data just for two 10kb files, thank you!
[G3 General] genjem:
So I am pretty new to this and can't for the life of me figure out how to change the permissions. I did it without and of course got stuck in a bootloop. Past that now. Could someone please tell me how to change permissions. I am using es file explorer. Thanks.