[APP] ICS Enhanced Ringer Control

slopppy · Jan 29, 2012

Hi all,

Does it bug anyone else that in Android 4.0 (ICS) the ability to unlink the Notification and Ringer volume has been removed? It annoys the heck out of me! At night time I want my notification volume muted, but my ringer volume turned up so I don't miss calls. It has bugged me so much since I switched to ICS that I decided to write an app to "work around" the issue.

UPDATE - ICS Enhanced Ringer Control is now live on the market - https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brianhislop.icsringervolume

So, what does the app do? Well it basically ignores the system sound settings in regards to notification volume/vibration, and uses the settings specified within this app instead. It's a workaround, but it works well!

Usage instructions and changelog are in the 2nd post.

Cheers,

Slopppy.

slopppy · Jan 29, 2012

Brief usage instructions:

After installing the app, open it, choose the volume you want the ringer to be, whether you want it to vibrate or not, then finally check the bottom box to enable it. At this point, when you receive a phone call, it will ignore the system volume settings, and use these settings instead.

To turn it off, just launch the app again and uncheck the last checkbox. The regular notification volume settings will kick in as per normal.

It should run in the background, and should auto-start when you reboot.

Changelog:

V 1.2 (recommended version)
Released 02-Feb-2011

New feature: Notifications! Gives you the option to enable a notification icon displaying the status of ICS Enhanced Ringer Control. Also gives you quick access to the app!
Green icon = enabled;
Red icon = disabled!
Tweaked the way the service starts after a reboot, actually works the way I intended now!
Minor code cleanup, increased the efficiency of the app in a few minor areas.

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Version 1.01
Released 30-JAN-2012

Bugfix - Volume was restoring after making an outgoing phonceall ... not anymore!

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Version 1.0
Released 29-JAN-2012

Initial version.

kpjimmy · Jan 29, 2012

I'd try it.

Im on Virtuous Inquisition 3.0 running 3.24 revolutionary firmware.

howetechnical · Jan 29, 2012

I'm game to beta test it, as I was thinking about writing an app to do the same thing. You've saved me hours of work, so let's get your app up to prime time

slopppy · Jan 29, 2012

Thanks guys, have PM'd you a download link and usage instructions

kpjimmy · Jan 29, 2012

Thanks!

Just installed it and I went 3 out of 7 and now maxing it out to 7 volume level. Now how does the app work if the volume is adjusted on the phone via volume rockers? Does your app override this level?

PMGRANDS · Jan 29, 2012

Sounds Awesome man... Also I'd be Willing to try it out for you man...

Francey · Jan 29, 2012

I can try on my Sensation.

Using ARDH 6.2.1

ajrogers111 · Jan 29, 2012

I'm running hyper nonsense ICS v0.1 and I'm game if you're still looking...

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk

slopppy · Jan 29, 2012

kpjimmy said:
Thanks!

Just installed it and I went 3 out of 7 and now maxing it out to 7 volume level. Now how does the app work if the volume is adjusted on the phone via volume rockers? Does your app override this level?

Yep, should work fine jimmy. Basically whenever the phone rings it saves the volume state, then overrides it with the settings you've specified, then restores them again afterwards.

Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA App

slopppy · Jan 29, 2012

Thanks guys ... I'll send you all a PM with usage and download instructions in a few minutes.

Cheers,

Slopppy.

Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA App

dementedjohn · Jan 29, 2012

I would love to try it. Running ARHD 4.1.13

slopppy · Jan 29, 2012

dementedjohn said:
I would love to try it. Running ARHD 4.1.13

Thanks, PM'd you the info, plus also PM'd everyone before you

Sent from my HTC Sensation using XDA App

thelegendarylegends · Jan 30, 2012

Slopppy!! we have two common things

from vodafone and from perth!!! eheheh

btw can this boost music volume level

slopppy · Jan 30, 2012

thelegendarylegends said:
Slopppy!! we have two common things from vodafone and from perth!!! eheheh

haha, nice to see a local on here

btw can this boost music volume level

Nah, it's not meant for boosting, just for allowing different volumes/vibration setting for calls/other notifications! The volumes stay within the ROM limits.

Let me know if you're keen to test it though

thelegendarylegends · Jan 30, 2012

slopppy said:
haha, nice to see a local on here

Nah, it's not meant for boosting, just for allowing different volumes/vibration setting for calls/other notifications! The volumes stay within the ROM limits.

Let me know if you're keen to test it though

Oh yeah im keen to test it thanks

Do u know any volume boost app for base 3.24?

Australia has too much apple iphone fanboys aye, so overrated products

Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App

slopppy · Jan 30, 2012

thelegendarylegends said:
Do u know any volume boost app for base 3.24?

Actually I haven't tried any with my Sensation yet, sorry mate!

Australia has too much apple iphone fanboys aye, so overrated products

Don't get me started on an Apple rant ... they tend to go for days

I PM'd you a download link and usage instructions for the app, let me know how you go ... I'm keen for some feedback!

slopppy · Jan 30, 2012

Just a teeny tiny note, I've renamed the app from "ICS Enhanced Ringer Volume" to "ICS Enhanced Ringer Control". I won't change anything in the apk for now, maybe just the app label, but that won't have any affect on anything.

I think that describes the app a little better.

Bluejay913 · Jan 30, 2012

I would like to test this app and give feedback. Let me know if you need more testers.

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G with Beats Audio using xda premium

janosik.kopac · Jan 30, 2012

Hi slopppy, you're absolutely right: this new "feature" makes me totally angry. If You still need beta testers, I am ready to help a bit.

I am on the last ICS Elegancia using a non-branded Sensation XE.

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