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[G4 General] jayb222:
I've seen flashable zips for low, med and high for volume adjustment for headphones and speaker. Can anyone make something like that for the headphone adjustment here?
[G4 General] Usraek:
This tweak likes like 5 minutes tops, and though the file is very likely the same I think that the 2 minutes you'd save is a good trade off for a little learning and a much lower risk of ****ing anything up.

Sorry, I don't know the values to set for the speaker as I haven't tried. This guide is a good basis to start looking for it though if you'd like to give it a shot.

I may also advise trying different levels than the 94 I put here, due to some bad distortion at the higher end on some genres.

I'm not likely to make any zip file because this tweak takes literally 5 minutes at the very very most, whereas flashing a zip on any device but your H811 and the H815EU will take 15-20minutes+ because we would need to use Flashify. It's a great tool, but no good in this situation.
[G4 General] GavTheStoner:
My mixer paths file seems to be different. No headphones advanced tag O.o
[G4 General] kabirjedi:
Upload your mixer paths files.

TY
[G4 General] sigmaphi:
works on my H815

I copied the XML file to my PC and used Wordpad to change the value to 90 for me

I did not use the FX File Explorer I used FS File Explorer instead!

and changed the permission to RW-R-R here is a screenshot of the permission

[IMG="permission"]http://i.imgur.com/elNdeXF.png[/IMG]
[G4 General] GavTheStoner:
Here is my mixer_paths.xml file

(renamed to txt so i could attach)

Downloaded my own file and looked again. It appears the text editor in es file explorer wasnt showing the contents properly. Found the tag now - thanks :)
[G4 General] Usraek:
Yup you definitely have it.

<path name="headphones-advanced">
<path name="headphones" />
<ctl name="HPHL Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="HPHR Volume" value="20" />
<ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="80" />
<ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="80" />
</path>

EDIT: Nevermind, didn't catch the end part, haha
[G4 General] Usraek:
Yeah, I figured it was just easier to do on the phone, and using FX doesn't touch the permissions at all thus minimizing risk... Also I did most of my testing on the bus to work each day, so there's that lol
[G4 General] creepin:
Can i use this mod for g flex 2? Or is there any sound mod which can be used in g flex 2 as well.. Need help
[G4 General] dd66:
Delete
[G4 General] Donric13:
Hi. On my device H815 Euro (open bootloader with D-firmware) changing rx1 and rx2 to 95 didn't show any effect. After changing hphl and hphr volume to 25 headphone was louder. I also changed to same values in "headphones-aux". As it is running on my device now as i like it i didn't test if the change in the section "headphones-aux" is necessairy or not.

Gesendet von meinem LG-H815 mit Tapatalk
[G4 General] Usraek:
I'm sorry, I'm not sure. When I was doing this I tested *many* changes and the only ones that actually worked for me are the ones I mentioned.

When I get my phone back from repair I plan on testing more values.
[G4 General] Cameloth:
It's the first time i post something here in xda. I have a LG G4 H815 eur, rooted and with xposed. I use a headphone which is about 15 years old, AKG K 501 :). It has an impedance of 120 Ohms, so my G4 was not loud enough. I changed some values in mixer_paths and now i am really satisfied. It's loud enough and there is no distortion using my headphone. I will upload my mixer_paths. If you use rootexplorer, copy this mixer_paths in etc and overwrite the old one. Rootexplorer makes automatically a backup of the old one called "mixer_paths_old". You can use another fileexplorer but pay attention to make a backup of the old one and set the correct read and write.

"https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxqbzQqLoMKUak1aUG02WE80b1U&usp=sharing"

sha ring = sharing
[G4 General] kabirjedi:
what values changing?
[G4 General] Cameloth:
Only +2 in rx1... rx8. Problem is that the amplifier gets overloaded and this results in distortion if set +10 or so. Second HPHL and HPHR to 50. Lineout +2. And this not only at the beginning of the file. Scroll down and their will be in the last third of the file more to set. Here as at the beginning of the file the same settings, for example in "headphones-aux" or "headphones-24bit-48khz" and so on. Perhabs someone finds better settings, but i am pretty sure that to set rx1...8 too high like +10 will result in distortions. Even with +5 i heard distortions with my headphones.

---------- Post added at 10:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:14 PM ----------

rx1..8 : 86 this means +2 from the original file

HPHL HPHR : 50

Lineout1..4 : 18
[G4 General] kabirjedi:
I tested your mixer path:

Agressive distorsion(QB 3 headset)

Oh my devil pls G3 volume boster app maker help me hihihih.
[G4 General] tyfoxx:
Rooted and ready
[G4 General] slonn:
Works great on my H818P. Thanks so much for the detailed guide!
[G4 General] oreo27:
Correct Mixer Path Values for 818P?

Edit 1 - Cleaned up my post and added some values. Also, can someone test these values? All you have to do is change the RX1 and RX2 values under them to 0 and check if you can let any sound come out of it based on the description. I don't have the necessary hardware to do these.

2484 <path name="headphones-advanced"> - Bluetooth headphones
2492 <path name="headphones-aux"> - When device is connected as an auxiliary device via a 3.5mm audio cable.
2500<path name="voice-headphones-advanced"> - Bluetooth headphones in call volume.

10/16/2015

Hey everyone. So I've been dabbling with this mod for the past few weeks and to be honest, I didn't notice any difference in the sound volume. To be fair, my hearing is not what I would consider stellar so instead of guessing if it was working or not (I felt like it wasn't), I decided to do a little test.

Instead of increasing the volume, I decided to try and mute it. I changed the values described in the opening post to 0 and it had no effect. So I went about looking through numerous threads, changing values to 0 until a value actually muted it. I've gone through several values to identify which ones control which volumes. In my mixer_paths.xml, I found these lines:

1549 <path name="headphones"> -[U] Headphones/Headset[/U]
1575 <path name="voice-handset"> - [U]In call volume for phone's earpiece[/U]
1601 <path name="voice-headphones"> - [U]In call volume through headphones/headset[/U]

and changed the RX1 and RX2 values under them to 0. Voila, all sounds going to the respective descriptions were gone. So i decided to now increase the values.

I initially tried to increase it to 109 (about 30%). I couln't go past about 60% on my phone's volume without feeling like I'd be deaf. I then tried 101 (about 20%).

It's still a little too strong but I'm going to experiment with it a little more to find a value that suits me and my poor hearing. :p

So my question is is this. Is it different for other variants?

The idea of modifying said value came from here.
[G4 General] jesssiii:
Thanks for sharing. I too found no difference in the changes that worked on my G2, nor what's posted here. I'll try this and see when I get some time because this phone's loud enough for me except on headphones.
[G4 General] oreo27:
No worries. Let me know how it goes. By the way, which variant are you using?
[G4 General] jesssiii:
G4
[G4 General] Usraek:
This guide I posted is for the G4 after testing *many* lines (each requiring a reboot).

I would have thought that all the variants would be pretty much the same?

Man the sound of the G4 is just horrific. No matter what I do it sounds gross, and I'm highly debating carrying along my old S3 as an MP3 player. It's just really disappointing plugging my headphones in every time...
[G4 General] oreo27:
I initially thought so too. But when I wasn't noticing any improvements, I just went and thought to myself that I'll go ahead and 0 out values until I confirm which one mutes it (Also rebooting each time). I found the values I mentioned above to mute it, increased it and voila, louder sound. Can you try it out by muting on your end as well? I guess each variant has its own value that needs to be edited. I'm using the 818p by the way.

I agree. Loudness is the only thing we can change so I went with that. Or maybe we're just used to Boeffla Sound? :D
[G4 General] oreo27:
Edited my post. Can someone check out these changes to confirm if it's working?

2484 <path name="headphones-advanced"> - Bluetooth headphones
2492 <path name="headphones-aux"> - When device is connected as an auxiliary device via a 3.5mm audio cable.
2500<path name="voice-headphones-advanced"> - Bluetooth headphones in call volume.

I've confirmed these ones myself:

1549 <path name="headphones"> -[U] Headphones/Headset[/U]
1575 <path name="voice-handset"> - [U]In call volume for phone's earpiece[/U]
1601 <path name="voice-headphones"> - [U]In call volume through headphones/headset[/U]

As per the opening post, change the RX1 and RX2 values.
[G4 General] Usraek:
You have the dual sim model, right? It seems to have some strange little differences, but the guy right above your post said it worked on his lol.

I checked my values and they do mute when I put them to 0, so I'm not sure.

I would check your other ones but I don't have any bluetooth audio devices.

Cheers :)
[G4 General] oreo27:
Yes, I do have the 818P. Well, it could be a similar placebo effect that I too was experiencing prior to trying to look for the correct values. I suppose that confirms it. Either different models or different software versions are affecting this file. I'm on v10F.

Neither do I. I suppose when someone comes around the thread with a Bluetooth device, they could try it out for us. :highfive:
[G4 General] slonn:
When I wrote that it works on my h818p that was only for loudness. I haven't tested it for bluetooth and such af I was only interested in increasing the sound level. Never use bluetooth so no bother there ☺
[G4 General] slonn:
Noticed that the mod has stopped working. I haven't made any other modifications, only thing i can think of is that FX explorer had been updated. Could that affect the mod?
[G4 General] Usraek:
I'm sorry, I'm not too certain. I just had to do the mod again myself due to receiving my device back from warranty work (again) and it all is functioning okay.
[G4 General] arun_crux:
Tried on my H818N..... works like charm... thx a ton.......:good:
[G4 General] oreo27:
No worries. Glad to hear it's not just me. Which parameter did you change?
[G4 General] arun_crux:
The one mentioned in the OP.... set it to 92........
[G4 General] }{Alienz}{:
Could not get the headphone RX settings to do anything :(
[G4 General] oreo27:
Try this instead:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63298384&postcount=43
[G4 General] Juzman:
Changed all the RX1 / RX2 from 88/84/81 (defaults) to 92. Seems to be working fine.
[G4 General] oreo27:
Nice to hear it's working on your end. What's really confusing me is that devices have different paths that seem to work on them and I can't see any similarities. You seem to be using an H815 while I'm on H818. :confused:
[G4 General] Juzman:
Correct, I have the H815K.
[G4 General] Juzman:
Most "loud speaker" mods edit the "<path name="speaker">" however it seems commented out in LG's file, and there is a different section:

<!-- Start LGE Speaker For TAS2552 AMP -->
<path name="speaker">
<ctl name="Speaker Driver Playback Volume" value="9" />
</path>

I'm pretty sure that lowering this value, would increase the sound. I set it to 24 and speaker is quiter when pressing volume up. I then set it to 5 and it was quite louder. Searching about the amp, it seems that The minimum volume level for the TAS2552 (control register value 0x00) is -7dB.

For the other values, I just changed all "RX1 Digital Volume" and "RX2 Digital Volume" to 92, instead of the 80/81/84 I found throughout the file. Just need to work on the external speaker now.
[G4 General] bryanfuria:
you can put in the download file xml already modified to increase the volume in the headphones? thanks
[G4 General] kingalessandro:
Wich line I have to modify for external speaker (the one behind the phone [G4]) ?

Thanks

Inviato dal mio LG-H815 utilizzando Tapatalk
[G4 General] Usraek:
Posted info on my current attempt at bottom of OP. Still very disappointed, and also a little bit sad that nobody has found any better solution. The output on this phone really is terrible, though in comparison to some other phones like the Z3 it's much better.

*sigh*
[G4 General] workdowg:
Anything definitive on the external speaker? If not I'll look into it this weekend.
[G4 General] WTF?:
I think you may have an issue with your source material or else your headphones - All I did was I set several of the RX1 and RX2 entries in the mixer_paths.xml file to the settings shown below and wow, it sounds fantastic with volume maxed! - Now to reiterate, when you are that close to the clipping level of the internal small amp, there is no tolerance for any crap, such as the following:

● mp3 files

● mp3 320 files

● aac files

● other lossy crap files

● in-ear headphones

● Beats headphones

● other junky headphones

and it is not even enough that your files are a lossless format such as FLAC, WAV, or AIFF - you also need to ensure that the songs were ripped correctly with good equipment using Exact Audio Copy (EAC)

if your headphones were not built by one of the following companies, there is a good chance that you need to rethink your choice of brand:

(alphabetized by country where the firm is headquartered)

Austria:

● AKG

Germany:

● Beyerdynamic

● Sennheiser

● Ultrasone

Japan:

● Audio-Technica

● Denon

● Fostex

● Sony

● Stax

USA:

● Audeze

● Grado

China:

● HifiMAN

I am using:

all FLAC files ripped with EAC

Fostex T50 mk3 headphones with ZMF cowhide pads

Jet Audio player - no equalization

As far as the built in speaker on the back of the phone, it is not designed to play any louder than it does stock, so trying to increase the volume of it, is silly.

my settings:

line number within the mixer_paths.xml file is shown first

29 = <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="91" />
30 = <ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="91" />

2467 = <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="91" />
2468 = <ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="91" />

2475 = <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="91" />
2476 = <ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="91" />

2483 = <ctl name="RX1 Digital Volume" value="91" />
2484 = <ctl name="RX2 Digital Volume" value="91" />

and so on.....

2496 = 87
2497 = 87

2504 = 89
2505 = 89

2530 = 87
2531 = 87

2538 = 89
2539 = 89

2546 =87
2547 =87

2554 =89
2555 =89

2563 = 87
2564 = 87

2571 = 89
2572 = 89
[G4 General] joesee:
Can anyone confirm that this works on the H811 (T-Mobile USA variant)? I'm assuming it does, so maybe share a quick experience if it does work for you? I've tried editing the .xml file in the past and removes all sound from the device until I restore the default. Also, something that kills me is the LG V10 is nearly the same specs (not talking about the secondary DAC, just the SoC DAC) and there's an amazing volume boost that worked (found here in the V10 forum - wont let me post the url) and I'm assuming this modified xml file does nearly the same thing.

My goal is to boost the gain with the xml mod and use V4A. That's the only reason why I keep the massive V10 around.

Thanks in advance!
[G4 General] joesee:
I need to respectfully request you add Bang & Olufson to this list. I have a pair of H6's and they are simply incredible with very minor equalization adjustments (to personal preference, of course!) They list for $399, Amazon has them new for $350 and I purchased a set from Media Mart in The Netherlands for 225 Euro. I typically listen to music with my Audioquest Dragonfly v1.2, FLAC files and USB Audio Pro on Android.

I'm just now starting to get into FLAC files. In the past it was silly to have on the go music in the form of FLAC simply because there wasn't enough storage space. Now that 128gb (and even 200gb) microsd cards are affordable, seems only logical to give it a try. IMO, it's silly to listen to FLAC anywhere but a dead silent room, no matter what the choice of headphones are. Which brings me to the question, isnt FLAC a direct copy of the audio source in binary? If so, does it matter what application pulls the 1's and 0's from the source to the container FLAC file? To hear imperfections in the actual music recording to me is what I'd consider "entry level audiophile" critical listening and a joy when you're in a quiet enough room to hear that, but I don't see how a portable source like a cell phone would have any impact on how the FLAC file was created.

Also, the xml adjustments you made.. were those of personal preference or do you have testing equipment to verify they are as close to the original as possible? Again, I ask because in my quest of FLAC listening I'm trying to find as close as possible to the actual recording so I can see how the artist intended on playback and then I can make my own personal adjustments.

Thanks in advance!
[G4 General] WTF?:
find out who actually builds the headphone for them (who makes the driver)

FLAC or other lossless format, such as AIFF, WAV, sound better regardless of ambient noise, dead silent room or noisy room, both environments will sound much better with a lossless format, properly ripped

- lossy formats such as MP3 and AAC (iTunes) have over 90% of the original file removed and do not sound very good on decent equipment

and yes, the method of ripping those 1's and 0's is important, to preserve the integrity of the original, the pros use a free program called Exact Audio Copy (EAC) to rip a CD direct to digital and preserve the file audibly and mathematically perfectly.

also, keep in mind that once a file has ever been converted or ripped to a lossy format, such as mp3 or aac or wma etc., the audio quality is lost forever, and no conversion can bring back the great sound

the adjustments in the XML file that I made only affect maximum volume, not the integrity of the music itself - however, you can adjust these settings too high and that will make it possible to overdrive the phone's internal amplifier into "clipping" which would make it sound like crap at high volume - the original files settings are designed to protect your ears from very high volume levels, but with very inefficient headphones (such as Fostex T50RP mk3) this causes the max. volume to be far to low.
[G4 General] Jaysus88:
Hi!

I followed the guide and edited the mixerpaths file to 90. Worked fine at first.

But i have a problem with it:

The max Volume is not always present - I often have to unplug and replug the headphones to it to get louder. Volume always on max. But not always the same volume - yes same track and player.

Do you know how is that even prossible?
[G4 General] bryanfuria:
Which parameter I have to change the volume of the Bluetooth headset on the path xml files?
[G4 General] gabytzubc:
Dolby digital effect on Lg music player

I attached a screenshot with the modify that i did. Maybe one of us are interested în this.

Changed the audio data effect with "dolby"
[G4 General] cesedy:
Has anyone tried these converters?

There should be more power provided to headphones.
[G4 General] chester2011:
flash lupus kernel its got a volume booster with v4a its bangin...
[G4 General] jad orchard:
deleted original mixer_paths.xml

I accidentally deleted my mixer_paths.xml do you perhaps have the original that i could copy
[G4 General] Carach_CZ:
Nice walktrough, but it is easier to raise volume with Kernel Adiutor, no? Or there are some differences?
[G4 General] Ironic:
Of course, here you go: http://www.file-upload.net/download-11791943/mixer_paths.xml.html
[G4 General] anton_mjor:
Hey!

Does anyone know anything about good settings for the European H815 with V20d 6.0 firmware, maybe some other setting than headphones-advanced?

I'm changing the settings under headphones-advanced and anything over 84 on the RX settings seems to distort on max volume, also the HPHL/R doesn't seem to do anything, I've tried changing all the way up to 24 but I can't seem to hear any difference at all, not even distortion.

This is pretty disappointing since my old G2 was putting out a ridiculous amount of distortion free power after I modded it and this one barely goes beyond stock.

Edit: I tried and compared some more, it starts distorting at 85 with Koss Porta Pro and at about 87 with Sony MDR-XB500, both of which my G2 can drive a lot louder and cleaner. That would suggest the amp is too weak to handle higher settings anyways. What a bummer....

My test track was Makeup by Neelix, it has a really hard and clean kick and bass beat at about 6:30 that seems to bring things on it's knees if you want to compare.
[G4 General] Knowbody42:
Does anyone know if it's possible to increase the number of steps in the volume slider?

I dug around the mixer_paths.xml and didn't see anything relevant.

media_profiles.xml just contains image/video settings.
[G4 General] kabirjedi:
imperium kernel flash -kernel auditor app-options-sound-headphone slider add +3 simple clean way to boost G4 volume...
[G4 General] Usraek:
I use G4 Tweaksbox to increase the number of steps available.
[G4 General] Knowbody42:
Which means I'd need to install Xposed.

Surely there's someone who knows exactly what it is that G4 Tweaksbox modifies in order to change the number of steps?
[G4 General] Usraek:
Sorry, that's the only option.

There's Tweaksbox or the Xposed module VolumeSteps+.

Good luck!
[G4 General] joesee:
Thank you VERY much!! This worked EXACTLY as described and is exactly what I was looking for!!
[G4 General] Jarred 12:
Deleted my paths

Hey all i deleted my mixer_paths.xml im using an lg g4 beat, does anyone perhaps have a copy as i am now without sound x_x
[G4 General] Shuryou:
Is there any way to increase the mic volume on whatsapp? Whenever I send an audio note my voice is very quiet compared to others.
[G4 General] popy2006:
Thanks a lot.

I am back on genisys 2.2.1 (LL) from all sorts of roms because this one is snappier and has very good battery life.

My issue was that the phone was too loud, also the sound was distorted on the highest volume bar level.

On the lowest volume the sound was really really loud.

So i decided to give your ancient post an try ;)

And yes, hav set the value to from 9 to 20 and all is working as expected!

Thanks a lot

pOpY

PS.: Just if anyone else have the crazy idea to jump back to LL :angel:
[XDA Assist] XDA Visitor:
My device is the jiayu s3 and I'm wondering if anyone knows a rom to get flyme for jiayu s3
[XDA Assist] cam30era:
Welcome to XDA Developers.

First, please register as a user, here > http://xdaforums.com/register.php

I'm sorry, but there is not a specific forum for your device yet.

If you go to the following forum and post your question, hopefully one of our experts can help you > http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2259645

Good luck.
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sstanton86:
Hi people,

Got myself a shiny new platinum s6 64gb on o2.

Phone is amazing, and I absolutely love it. But, the home button is a bit wobbly. It's firm on the right side of the button, but dips inward a bit on the left and makes a slight 'clicky sound' like a loose button would.

Is it best I nip this in the bud now, and get a new replacement? Or is it absolutely fine, and just something minor to forget about?

Thanks everyone!
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lucianus_luciferus:
the button on mine is firm and solid. i say get a replacement.