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[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Yes, I know. It has already been asked a couple of times, I will give you an answer now.

Short answer is that it doesn't exist a simple alsa control for that, so no simple way for me to implement it with a short update to the code.

Long answer is

1. I don't have a bluetooth headset to try anything out. I will try to ask some friend and get one though.

2. The first thing I want to concentrate on now, as I feel it is strongly needed, is a proper error handling. This is needed to ease the froyo upgrading and to help anyone who is having problems installing understanding which is the problem and eventually fix it. This requires some time and testing, also installing and trying out froyo myself and trying to figure out all worst case scenarios...I don't think I will add more functionality before addressing these problems (next days).

3. After this I will certainly try to test other alsa tweakings and hopefully do something about bluetooth and also to route call voice through headphones even without a mic. I do think there is a possibility to do that, but it requires some time to figure it out... ;) then again, this will be surely an ugly hack, so it will need even more deep testing! :P

4. In the meantime I really want to look into the possibility of creating a decent widget.

5. I also need to study for my next university exams, so I will not have all day to write code... :P

So to sum up...expect something about bluetooth, but not before at least a couple of weeks... ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] seriouser:
Thanks for the long answer. Good luck with the exams and thanks for the product. :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] tanzhjoash:
thx carlocb! this fix works for me too on jpc firmware.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
I updated to version 1.4. It's not the fix I wanted. It just does the chmod things which could correct some problems. However if you already launched the app and it hanged at about 64 or 80% this doesn't fix it. It is fixed only on new installation or after firmware upgrade or so. Will work on this though.

Unfortunately I ran into lots of problems regarding dialogs... -.- It's literally ****ing my brains out! :P

Hope I can fix everything soon...

[EDIT] Just pushed vers. 1.4.1. Has an horrible hack (thinked about it just after posting...) which sets correct permission each time the app starts. This way also who had problems should have it fixed. This hack will be gone has soon as I can work out proper dialog showing... -.-
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] javacody:
Carlo, I love this app! I even paid for it. :D

Can you set it up to run on startup?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] uberberben:
I tried again looking at microphone case. I plugged in samsungs headset which i got with my phone and it's microphone is apparently working as external microphone with recording program i used before. Results are the same as with internal mic - sound disorted as hell. So there is chance that disortion is not hardware related.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Yeah I could probably add this feature when app core will be detached as a proper service...that will be needed for the widget implementation and will arrive in version 2.0 ;) there are quite some things to figure out before that...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] bigsxxxx:
Kindly upload the new version 1.4.1 apk cant search on market when i scan the barcode i got this message "There are no matches in android market for the search:pname:org.signalos.audioboost".Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Well, that's probably because you have a custom rom and no eris market fix? :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Lancey:
Market

Why there is no any sign of your app in the market?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Do you have the eris market fix installed? :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Lancey:
oh)))thank u =)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] m3talm0rph:
I have the market problem too.

I am using JM7 (official), and I have tried the market fix too.

(I have root)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] TheVisitorX:
I'm interested in buying your app but I can't because Android Market accepts only credit card here and I don't have one. Can you offer your app on a website or something via PayPal? Would be great...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
You have a pm ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivanchin99:
So is this program not free anymore? I only see it listed as paid apps in market.. :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Well, for now the app is no longer free, that will probably change some time in the future.

Try to understand this: the app started out as a 2 hours-coding hack that was useful for me and that I decided to share for free. Following users requests and needs I am now trying to do something which I deem very useful and stable. Version 2.0 which I'm currently working on will feature compatibility with more devices (hopefully HTC desire/N1 and others); it will have no need for root privileges; it will be hassle-free for anyone to install and some more interesting things. As you may (I hope) understand that requires a lot of time, I can do that (and I'm willing to do it) if it's useful also for me to earn some money (we have to eat afterall)...it's not because I'm greedy, but the effort from my side has changed a lot since my original plans! ;)

I will surely try to release a free version with reduced capabilities and all, but not for now. I tried with ads-version but that was a no-go, since I had less than a dollar profit from almost 500 downloads...also it completely killed sales for paid version (which are not so high on their own...). That could probably change with a bigger user-base... we'll see.

I hope that you can understand my reasons... ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivanchin99:
That's understandable..

Do you still provide support for older version?

I had version 1.3 installed on JPC (froyo) firmware, open audioboost for the first time, installed Alsa until 80%. Then it just hung there for a long time. Next time i wanted to open audioboost again, i just get black screen. I guess the alsa is corrupted :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
It's not corrupted, it's a permissions problem! If you look some posts ago I posted the solution... even if it was froyo-related, it can easily solve your issue! ;-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dagrim1:
carlocb: Are you still looking into the distortion issue? Any clues?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivanchin99:
This worked fine.. After doing the commands and rebooting, Audioboost 1.3 works just as it's intended on JPC again :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ichengwan:
carlocb ~~

i can't download "AudioBoostFree SGS (with ads)"

WHY???><
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Are you kidding me? I already answered that... try reading my last post! :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
I am trying to hack into the alsa source... not an easy thing :P

But I fear that it could be hardware-related :/

I got some feedback that lowering the mic volume helps a little though...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] dagrim1:
I can imagine... Would suck if it's an hardware issue though. But thanks for looking into it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Petuhr:
I'm really interested in mic record volume control when creating footage.

Video is great but audio is horribly distorded when playing back the footage (especially when making a vid of a concert for instance). If lowering the mic volume helps i.c.w. using the (video) camera I sure would buy this app :D

Can anyone confirm this?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Well I had different reports, so I guess the opinion is subject to your personal taste...

May I remember you have 24 hours to try it out and see for yourself without Google taking your money if you aren't satisfied... ;-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Petuhr:
I know, but I have no credit card to purchase it :p

@carlocb

Is it possible to make a trial version of AudioBoost?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ajftl:
would this work on the nexus one? any idea?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
No, it won't for now! I'm try to making it more compatible thought...so maybe in future versions! If you want to speed up this process and you know how to open a terminal and have adb installed, please drop me an email @ carlo.cuoghi@gmail.com
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] shawn_pro:
hey carlocb, ur app rocks. But i cannot find v1.4.1 or any version of Audioboost on market. Please upload the free version on ur first post. Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivanchin99:
There aint any free version for 1.4. Last free version was 1.3
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] irkkso:
histoire pathétique

histoire pathétique

JUST Dial the phone dialer the combination: * # * # 197328640 # * # *

[5] AUDIO

[1] HANDSET

[1] VOLUME

[1] SRC Speech RX Volume

[5] 5_lvl: 88

"Menu" -> Enter

Change the value of 88 at higher (Max: 100)

OK
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
...Because that is SO much quicker to do than clicking on a button! If you read first post, I say that if you prefer other approaches you are free to use them, justdon't post useless comments...

Besides it is not the solely purpose of the app if you look it through! I will try it though...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Ok new version 2.0 is finally out! Sorry it took some time but everything was almost completely rewritten! Hope you like it...

Changelog:

- Works even on unrooted phones

- Alsa installation takes now a split second! :D You MUST do that even if you used version 1.x (permissions changed...)

- Audio-boosting feature is a service that can be backgrounded

- Statusbar notification

- Start on phone boot

- Refresh rate in milliseconds...you can have values lower than 1 second, default is 500ms...obviously greater values = worst experience = better performance....your call! :P

- New app logo...hope you like it! :D

- A lot of other improvements that I'm not remembering right now! :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Benson17:
Nice! Now that running as process in the background and autostart at boot is possible it's perfect for me! Thank you very much!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
I'm glad you like it! ;-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] lgkahn:
New version not working correctly for me. If I pause the audio book for a long time say 10-15 minutes, when restarting the audio does not get louder, and changing the slidder settings or doing enable or disable has no effect. The app icon is on the notifications bar. Reinstalled older version.killing and restarting fixes it. Do it appears refreshing was not working.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
I will surely look at this.

I don't know if you saw this, but to restart the service you can go to settings, uncheck running background and close from menu. Then open again, check run background, set your preferences with enable and quit again from the menu. The service will stay in background (with notification) but the app will be closed. If you need to change the value just click on the notification. I think you will need to use a 2000 refresh or higher.

If the service closes it could be due to Android needing resources and killing it...I could add an option to have it reopening automatically though...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] lgkahn:
reloaded new one to try it.. there is no "running background" there is "service always running" is that what you mean.. i didnt have that checked only refresh could that be the problem?

also what is service name so i can add it to my ignore list for adv. task killer
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Yes, obviously that is what I was referring to, and you need to check it to suit your usage. Just check it and tap menu/quit. The app will close, leaving the service running! You should have the enable button switchedon when you close the app! ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] lgkahn:
thanks seems to be working better with that checked.. will keep u informed.. but there is a strange mismatch with the two checkboxes .. one would think refresh would be enought to keep it running and refresh every so often.. i did not exit the program it was still running but after sleeping for awhile with the icon on the task bar with only refresh checked it did not refresh so i think there is still some sort of bug, because if i am understanding you right that should be enough to refresh every so often as long as the app was still running.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Yes it should. That could account for kernel low memory induced kill though. Needs more testing! ;-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] cba1986:
Great app.

Sorry for me that i can't buy apps from the market. Country limitations. Keep up the good work.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] belyle:
I've read through this thread in its entirety, as well as supercurio's original thread on sound quality. But I still can't find an answer to the question:

Does this app fix the EQ? I'm running Captivate with JH3 ROM, and every time I reset, I have to trudge through the samsungservicemode settings and re-flat my EQ. I would gladly pay the 1.75euro fee for this app if it does that for me. GLADLY PAY.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Lol, no it doesn't do that trick. Also, I think if you use newer firmwares eq-issues are gone... ;)

This app is only for changing (and keeping changed) the alsa mixers settings...sorry! ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] fane1:
Hello im using your app and i love it but the last version seems to slow down the phone quit alot.What i mean is that the phone becomes a little sluggish .Can u upload previous versions please so i can test? im sure prevoius versions didnt slow down the phone so if i may i would like to use those versions.Thank you
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
New version 2.1:

- Fixed lagging issues (OMG java Timer class implementation on android sucks badly!!!)

- Dropped "always active" option in settings (not very user-friendly/intuitive)

- Added little dialog when hitting menu/Quit that asks if you want to background the app or close it for good (more user-friendly for my taste)

Regarding *lagging* issues: it was obviously due to the java Timer class sucking badly, using Handler is way better imho. But of course, if you keep like 2-3 milliseconds refresh :eek: :eek: it WILL lag indeed!

That depends on use-cases:

- I, for instance, use my app when listening to music while driving. In that circumstance, I have no problem occupying resources because I'm not actually using my phone apart from playing music. If an email comes in though, I'd *hate* to have to wait 10 seconds to boost volume again, so I keep 100-200ms. When I exit the car, I click "disable" and close audioboost.

- Someone who is listening to music while using the phone intensively should use a higher refresh.

I think that with 2000ms refresh, version 2.1 shouldn't lag even all-day long, as it was with 1.x which also didn't use Timer class. Even with lower values it should be fine...you should find your preferred setting by yourselves! :p :p :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Try updating to 2.1 now! ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] fane1:
Ahh thanks man i was afraid i m the only one with performance issues will try asap thank you :)

Edit: I can tell ya that the performance issue is fixed thanks again :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] luckyishere:
Somehow i cant seem to find the application in the market :( neither through search nor through the barcode. Can someone please send the installation files? help will be greatly appreciated
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] belyle:
I haven't flashed the latest firmware for Captivate (i897) yet, but as of JH3, the stupid ****ty terrible obnoxious ear-bleed-inducing EQ settings are still set, and still reset with each reboot :(.

Once I get a firmware that doesn't make my eardrums weep, I'll check this out. Would be nice to get cleaner output in my car.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
...You are aware that this request would consist in a violation of copyright, aren't you? :rolleyes:

- If you are a customer, just send me an email and I will locate your payment and send it to you.

- If you really want to buy it, you can donate through paypal and I will send you the app via email.

- If you're just looking to have it for free well, **** off? :P I will work on a free version soon anyway... ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Sorry, didn't understand it was for Captivate. I'm not even aware of what issues the captivate has, so i can't really help you out! :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] luckyishere:
Oops i didn't knew that it was a paid application. I am kinda noob and came here to learn things..I am still learning things. I apologize if i offended anyone. I didn't mean that :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] thmlwin:
I can;t successfully install in XXJPH rooted phone. Can you explain or fix it?

Now I made refund my purchase. If it can use in my XXJPH or official firmwares, I will buy it again.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
I already answered your email with the same question. However...

"AudioBoost should work with froyo firmwares (I myself tested it on XXJPC firmware and was working just fine). Are you using a rooted firmware or unrooted one? What does my software says in regard to this issue? What happens exactly why you say it's not working? I will surely look into it if you can provide me more details.

Anyway I will certainly support the *official* froyo firmware once it's released, but I cannot try every beta firmware that comes out! ;) "
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] fane1:
Hello carlocb im still getting a little performance issue even with the latest update.Can u tell me if u are still working to improove the application?

cheers
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Did you try using different refresh settings (i.e. higher than 1500ms)?

It shouldn't be different than version 1.x with these settings...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] bananis:
works great, however the app still makes my phone lag

alot

when it's on - even after 2.1 (just feedback)

edit: SGS, rooted, JM8, OCLF2
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ivanchin99:
Couldnt install ALSA with JPK firmware. The download either stuck at 64 or 80%
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
That is old version. New one doesn't have download and works without issues ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] sirphunkee:
Thread moved to apps section.

I'm reopening this thread as it's now in compliance with forum requirements for paid marketplace apps...and it looks like it survived the site DB issues this weekend with no issues :)

Carry on!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
So...thanks to sirphunkee for reopening the thread! I wanted to publish a new version for the event but I don't know why the google market interface no longer works! O_o

I can't see/update my app or anything...guess they're having some troubles...

However new version will support XXJPK fully...nothing fancy, if anyone was wondering how to get it to work with newest froyo release, you just need to mount /system with r/w privileges (version 2.2 I'm going to publish as soon as market works does this automatically). ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Ok, finally I was able to upload version 2.2, XXJPK compatible! ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] zsoft:
How to install without root?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Well, that depends on your phone model.

You need to select "flash update.zip" option in audioboost, then you enter recovery mode and flash the provided update.zip.

If you don't know how to access recovery mode I need to know your phone model and I'll give you the details...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] azreil24:
@Carlo - thanks for the app. Question, is there a way to monitor the input level of the microphone? If it is possible, by monitoring the input level, the app could automatically decrease or increase the volume level when it is lower or higher than a certain threashold. This could be very useful in video recording as the mic is very sensitive and when recording in loud places the sound gets distorted.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Bajo76:
+1

Just bought the app in market, working good, but automaticly in-/decrease of the mic would be great!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] salmanslick:
best work ever , now my galaxy s sounds like iphone/ipod shytt :).. i got the free version but m constantly cliking on them ads..will get the paid version wen my credit card arrives in mail
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Liemannen:
Was on 1.3 before and it worked like a charm on my phone but wanted to suport you so i got marketacess and brought the app :) .

thank you for your work :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Samga:
Mic still distorts

I did a short test video with a loud sine tone (315Hz) and analysed the result in Audacity. With AudioBoost enabled the recorded volume is lower, but the clipping (distortion) remains exactly the same as without AudioBoost.

When performing the same test with TapeMachine, where you can adjust input gain or use Auto gain, there is no clipping. Sample rate was set to 32kHz (same as video).

Therefore it IS possible to get nice sound quality. The question is, how to get the stupid video app to do it right.

Firmware used: JM1.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] EarlZ:
Does this work with DXJP1?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Mitty1990:
Nice app mate bought it a few days ago and it works great :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] BoDoP8690:
First off great useful app for the SGS!

Is there any news on a possible addition of a Volume increase for Bluetooth?

Is it possible? Any plan to implement it? Possible timeframe?

Does anyone know of a working way to increase the Bluetooth Volume on the SGS?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] zsoft:
If isn't present recovery(There are no three button modes) a mode then through root it is possible to deliver?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Have you tried adb reboot recovery? If that doesn't work I think you're out of luck...maybe someone here knows a way to get to recovery mode without root and without three button mode...
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] elghouchd:
Hey, can somebody explain to me what alsa is and how i can get it? Thanks in advance
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
You don't need to" get it", it's already included and automatically installed by audioboost! ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] elghouchd:
Problem

Thanks! One more thing, when i start the app, its just black screen. Any ideas why? Thanks
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
What version are you using?
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] elghouchd:
Audioboost free

Im using Audioboost free, but i dont know the exact version
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] djfrozen:
just got this app from the app brain market... now i can listen to my music on my Galaxy S :P
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Killemalll:
I bought the app on the market. Installed fine but doesn't seem to boost at all the speaker volume on my Captivate. :confused:
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] carlocb:
Yeah well that depends on firmware...some firmwares have different levels for speaker. Some have 100%, so no boost is possible...nothing I can do about it! ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Killemalll:
Thanks a lot for the quick clarification and the immediate refund. Fair and square :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] SexyIceCream:
just registered to say that this mic issue is beginning to come to the surface and so far you seem to be the closest to solving it carloch...once u do i'll buy the app immediately =D people in other forums are waiting for a solution too!
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] sraloth:
i have a question: the app raises just the headset volume or also the speaker volume (where the music come from to be clear x)?

sorry for my bad english ^^"