[MOD][GUIDE][4.4.4] Headphone and speaker volume boost for the Nexus 5

SuperHanss · Nov 18, 2013

Headphone and speaker volume boost for the Nexus 5

Hi Guys, with the help of audio god @ZeroInfinity I have created a mod that boosts the headphone and speaker volume on the Nexus 5.

This mod works with all Nexus 5 ROMs (Stock, PA, CM11, Omni etc.).

Enjoy

Benefits:

- Moves volume sweet spot to 50% vs. stock 80-90%
- Removes need for volume boosting apps that usually distort the audio
- Improved low end at optimal listening levels

Installation:

Simply download the desired file below and flash it in recovery.

4.4.4 Downloads:

Headphone and Speaker Volume Boost - Download

Headphone only Volume Boost - Download

Speaker only Volume Boost - Download

Reset to stock volumes - Download

Credits:

Many thanks to @ZeroInfinity

Disclaimer:

DO NOT USE additional volume boosting tweaks/applications with this mod.
Always check the volume level before playing music, I will not be held responsible for damaged speakers or hearing impairment!

SuperHanss · Nov 18, 2013

How to tweak the volume manually

Video tutorial: Thanks to @jenenser83 for providing the video.

This guide explains how to fine tune the speaker and headphone volume. The file that contains these values is "mixer_paths.xml" which is found in /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml. Note: You will need root in order to edit this file.

I recommend using ES File Explorer as it allows you to edit the file directly on your phone. Before you start modifying you need grant ES File Explorer root access. To do this press the icon in the top left corner then scroll down and select Root Explorer, then select Mount R/W, then select RW for both / and /system.

To change the Speaker volume:

Open ES File Explorer and navigate to /system/etc and find the file "mixer_paths.xml"

Tap on the file and select ES Note Editor

Press the menu button in the top right corner and select Edit

Find: <path name="speaker"> You will see this string just below it: "RX7 Digital Volume" value="88"
The value is the only part we are going to adjust.
For the mod above, I changed the value to "93". The default value is "88" and I would suggest not to go over "95".

To change the Headphone volume:

Find: <path name="headphones"> Look for these strings below it:
"HPHL Volume" value="15"
"HPHR Volume" value="15"
Again all we are changing is the values (ensure both are set at the same number).
For the mod above, I changed the values to "20". The default values are "15" and I would suggest not to go over "20".

When finished, press the arrow in the top left corner and save.

Lastly Reboot your phone.

More to follow....

ZeroInfinity · Nov 18, 2013

Hahaha, looks like I taught you well

Also... GET BACK ON HANGOUTS

PiloterB · Nov 18, 2013

will try it out!

thanks!

ComposMentis · Nov 18, 2013

It's forcing me to download an app to download your mod. Can you host somewhere else?

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

theesotericone · Nov 18, 2013

Are you uploaded yet? Mega is erroring out on me. What build.prop mods are in this thing?

ZeroInfinity · Nov 18, 2013

theesotericone said:
Are you uploaded yet? Mega is erroring out on me. What build.prop mods are in this thing?

Oh no, increasing volume has never needed any extra build.prop lines

PiloterB · Nov 18, 2013

PiloterB said:
thanks!

the first link wont download

theesotericone · Nov 18, 2013

ZeroInfinity said:
Oh no, increasing volume has never needed any extra build.prop lines

The way you do it maybe. Hence why I'd like to DL it and take a look at what's in that zip. Looking forward to it for sure. The audio clarity on the N5 is great but the volume on headphones is pretty low.

ZeroInfinity · Nov 18, 2013

theesotericone said:
The way you do it maybe. Hence why I'd like to DL it and take a look at what's in that zip. Looking forward to it for sure. The audio clarity on the N5 is great but the volume on headphones is pretty low.

Since OP is doing the same thing I taught him, he has only modded a snd_soc_msm file in system/etc/snd_soc_msm

it's just a really simple yet effective modification

SuperHanss · Nov 18, 2013

ZeroInfinity said:
Since OP is doing the same thing I taught him, he has only modded a snd_soc_msm file in system/etc/snd_soc_msm it's just a really simple yet effective modification

Except it's system/etc/mixer_paths.xml on the N5

ZeroInfinity · Nov 18, 2013

Drummerjed said:
Except it's system/etc/mixer_paths.xml on the N5

ah! damn... me and my short memory

I remember now. KitKat now uses mixer_paths.xml instead of snd_soc_msm files xD

ngydna · Nov 18, 2013

What's the difference between this and faux sound?

ComposMentis · Nov 18, 2013

Works great, thank you!

Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

theesotericone · Nov 18, 2013

Drummerjed said:
Except it's system/etc/mixer_paths.xml on the N5

ZeroInfinity said:
ah! damn... me and my short memory I remember now. KitKat now uses mixer_paths.xml instead of snd_soc_msm files xD

LOL. Thanks for this guys. Looks like you learned well. I just looked at the zip and I'm impressed by the simplicity of the mod. I can confirm that it works. I had to freeze faux sound to get the full effect but you noted that in the OP. Using Rocket Player with EQ and preamp turned off for the first time since I had this phone. Headphones are crystal clear and the volume is deafening at full blast. Big thumbs up.

Do you think there would be a way to also include more volume level controls in this? Like the way Voodoo worked? Instead of having ten increments having twenty? It makes it nicer to adjust the volume to the truly perfect level.

mercuriox85 · Nov 18, 2013

volume boost work on ringtones?

ShredderManiac · Nov 18, 2013

The mod speaker + headphone works well with Kingkat ROM 1.4 and Franco kernel 12.
Well done.

Inviato dalla cintura di Orione

PiloterB · Nov 18, 2013

works great on stock Rom
10X :good::good:

HpNoTiQ56 · Nov 18, 2013

Working great on ringtone volume!!
Thanks!

SuperHanss · Nov 18, 2013

There's a thanks button guys

Just sayin...

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