[APP] GVM: Galaxy Volume Modifier - v1.0.2 - JellyBean FC Fix

[Flensodent]

Program crash

I modify my output volume boost to from 0 to 10 and now i can start the app but i cant press on normal or anything else in app becouse then it crash.. What can i do to make it work again?

 

[msuw80]

I modify my output volume boost to from 0 to 10 and now i can start the app but i cant press on normal or anything else in app becouse then it crash.. What can i do to make it work again?

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[big88moe]

Also getting fc after i change any setting and cant access the app anymore

Usong XEMA2 stock 4.1.2 with cwm

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

 

[cadguy]

Also getting fc after i change any setting and cant access the app anymore

Usong XEMA2 stock 4.1.2 with cwm

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Found I was getting the same problem on 4.1.2

Solution:
In app hit "Replace 'default_gain.conf'"
Select "Flash & Make Backup"
(this should stop the app crashing. well it did for me)

Select Normal and change volume values as desired.
Select "Save and Apply"

Check audio for increased volume.

If no change use you favourite file explorer with root access

Navigate to /system/etc and open default_gain.conf' and check modified values are indeed there. Next check the file permissions are rw-r--r--, if not make them so.

Reboot phone (don't go back into the app and modify again as this seems to screw up the permissions)

Worked a treat for me.

 

[big88moe]

Found I was getting the same problem on 4.1.2

Solution:
In app hit "Replace 'default_gain.conf'"
Select "Flash & Make Backup"
(this should stop the app crashing. well it did for me)

Select Normal and change volume values as desired.
Select "Save and Apply"

Check audio for increased volume.

If no change use you favourite file explorer with root access

Navigate to /system/etc and open default_gain.conf' and check modified values are indeed there. Next check the file permissions are rw-r--r--, if not make them so.

Reboot phone (don't go back into the app and modify again as this seems to screw up the permissions)

Worked a treat for me.

Will give it a try and let you know how it goes

Thnx for the tip

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

 

[benedictros]

Help please

EDIT: SOLVED (solution that worked for me below)

Background info:
-- GT-I9300 -- 4.1.2 -- I9300XXELKC -- kernel 3.0.31-566833 -- JZO54K.I9300XXELKC --
1. relatively new to root, root mods and such, but done lots of research
2. main reason to root was to adjust volume (particularly to lower the minimum volume of the wired headphones)
3. installed GVM and used it according to specs. i changed the values for IN-CALL Heaphone and Headset
4. seemed to work fine, but wanted to make more tweaks
5. encountered same probs as other posters here, default_gain.conf disappearing, GVM crashing, no longer worked
6. tried replacing with my backup file, fixing permissions to rw-r--r--, and was able to access file through GVM, but changes didnt work and file disappeared again, crashes happened again. also tried reinstalling busybox.

SO... main problems:
1. wired headphones working fine, bluetooth headset volume super low (i can barely hear anything)
2. cannot seem to get GVM or default_gain.conf working. even replacing file with my backup or the "openme.zip" linked here doesn't work

What i need:
some way to get everything back to default, with bluetooth headset working again.
i would even be willing to flash a kernel if required (i just am not sure if doing so will actually fix it, so i decided not to flash without asking you guys beforehand)

I would really appreciate any help possible. thank you in advance.

---EDIT: SOLVED (solution)---
Well, i reread all of the information in this thread and put bits and pieces together... I'll list down how i was able to fix my problem, in case anyone else comes across the same.
- read my original post for everything i did beforehand
- Meltus' post especially helped:

It sounds like you have root access but haven't mounted the system as R/W. Either do it in adb, a terminal or download a root-enabled file manager (e.g. Root Explorer) and remount the system from there.
Replace the file (either using the app or push the one in the first post) then manually set the permission of the file to "rw-r--r--". Then either do "killall mediaserver" in a terminal or adb shell or reboot your phone.

There are some errors with the permission setting using the app which I'm going to address in the next update.

So.. on with solution
1. make sure system is mounted as R/W (or use a root-enabled file manager)... personally, i used ES File Explorer and went to settings > root settings - activated all options there
2. uninstalled GVM
3. take the default_gain.conf file from original post ("open_me.zip")
4. place the default_gain.conf file in /system/etc/
5. change the permissions to rw-r--r-- (for those who don't know, check your root-enabled file manager for the "permissions" or the "properties" of the file and you can change it there)
6. restart your phone
7. check that the permissions of the default_gain.conf file saved
8. install GVM app from original post
9. use the function "Replace 'default_gain.conf'" for good measure and choose "flash and backup"
10. for safe measure double check the permissions of the file, if you have to change permissions, be sure to restart again before using GVM to change your volume settings.

*this procedure should help to cure any problems regarding crashing, or default_gain.conf dissappearing, or settings not sticking*
at the very least it can help you get back to default.
Great work Meltus. Thank you for your hard work and the helpful support.

 

[casaque89]

Sound Issues

Hi, I changed the values from 55 to 60 and from 0 to 5 using the GVM app... Now the Radio doesn't sound at all ! The music app works, the speaker works fine, I think nothing had changed, BUT MY RADIO DOESN'T SOUND. I already uninstall and install the radio apk, but it didnt work... And when I try to open GVM it says: "Unfortunately, GVM has stopped" Is there any way to go back to the previous settings?
GREAT TUTORIALS, BUT I'VE MESSED UP

Galaxy SIII GTI9300, XXEMB1...

Thanks in adcance guys.

 

[casaque89]

Hi, I changed the values from 55 to 60 and from 0 to 5 using the GVM app... Now the Radio doesn't sound at all ! The music app works, the speaker works fine, I think nothing had changed, BUT MY RADIO DOESN'T SOUND. I already uninstall and install the radio apk, but it didnt work... And when I try to open GVM it says: "Unfortunately, GVM has stopped" Is there any way to go back to the previous settings?
GREAT TUTORIALS, BUT I'VE MESSED UP

Galaxy SIII GTI9300, XXEMB1...

Thanks in adcance guys.

It works now, i had followed the previous step...
NOW, HOW CAN I INCREASE THE VOLUME WITHOUT A PROBLEM WITH THE RADIO????

 

[larcast]

Does it works in a stock ROM 4.0.4? Sorry for my english

Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 usando Tapatalk 2

 

[Deepcuts]

I am using my SGS3 as a car mp3 player, with a jack plugged into my amplifier.
My problem is that when I plug the jack in, the sound is lowered so as to not "damage" my hearing. Thank you Samsung for caring.
I hate this feature ^
Can this behavior be disabled with some setting in the file mentioned in this topic?

 

[carbonize]

Do you mean a headphone jack? If so I cannot see how it would know the difference to be able to say it needs to be lower. I mean it always pops up that message about not listening at high volume for to long when you have headphones in.

 

[Deepcuts]

Yes, the headphone jack.
I am afraid I do not follow you. Who does not know the difference?
I am asking if I can prevent the volume from getting lowered when I plug the jack in.

 

[carbonize]

OK I will keep it simple. When you plug a jack in to the phones socket the phone just knows a jack has been plugged in and to send all audio through it. The volume for the device in the jack is different from that of the phone speaker and the phone does not turn it down it uses the last level you had it set to. When something is plugged in to the socket the phone will display a message about not listening to high volumes for to long but it does not stop you turning the volume up. Did you actually try just turning the volume up? Have change the settings for the headphones in GVM under normal?

 

[Deepcuts]

OK I will keep it simple. When you plug a jack in to the phones socket the phone just knows a jack has been plugged in and to send all audio through it. The volume for the device in the jack is different from that of the phone speaker and the phone does not turn it down it uses the last level you had it set to. When something is plugged in to the socket the phone will display a message about not listening to high volumes for to long but it does not stop you turning the volume up. Did you actually try just turning the volume up? Have change the settings for the headphones in GVM under normal?

Thank you for the reply.
On all Samsung Galaxy S3 phones, when you plug in the jack, the volume will be lowered. It is a known habit.
I always have to press volume up every time I plug in the jack. This is what I want to bypass: make the volume stay at the value I set.
I know I must sound lazy, but I use the car every day, plug the jack in and out of the phone at least 10 times per day and I am getting tired of pushing the volume up button all the time.
I am a grown up and I can read. I know loud sound can damage my ear. But I am NOT using a headphone and my darn car stereo does not amplify the sound enough.

Maybe they should put a warning in place when you brake. "ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO BRAKE HARD? It damages your brake pads. Press OK". Every time you brake.
One time is enough. I got the message.

This is my concern and still looking for a fix.
Hope I explained the problem better this time.

 

[Pretzel Kleo]

So the OP does not give support?

 

[JJEgan]

I don't get the warning message possibly because i use a modified default_gain file .

This is not via an app but the file itself that is my stock modded default_gain file that replaces the original .
Part of file modified speaker and headphone is is as below rest is stock file .


Modifier "Normal" {
SupportedDevice {
"Earpiece"
}
Enable {
{ "AIF1DAC1 Volume", 100 },
{ "AIF1 Boost Volume", 0 },
{ "DAC1 Volume", 100 },
{ "Left Output Mixer DAC Volume", 7 },
{ "Right Output Mixer DAC Volume", 7 },
{ "Output Volume", 63 },
{ "Earpiece Volume", 1 },
{ "Speaker Mixer Volume", 1 },
{ "Speaker Volume", 0 },
}
Disable {
{ "AIF1DAC1 Volume", 100 },
{ "AIF1 Boost Volume", 0 },
{ "DAC1 Volume", 100 },
{ "Left Output Mixer DAC Volume", 7 },
{ "Right Output Mixer DAC Volume", 7 },
{ "Output Volume", 63 },
{ "Earpiece Volume", 1 },
}
}

Modifier "Normal" {
SupportedDevice {
"Speaker"
}
Enable {
{ "AIF1DAC1 Volume", 100 },
{ "AIF1 Boost Volume", 0 },
{ "DAC1 Volume", 100 },
{ "Left Output Mixer DAC Volume", 7 },
{ "Right Output Mixer DAC Volume", 7 },
{ "SPKL DAC1 Volume", 1 },
{ "SPKR DAC1 Volume", 1 },
{ "Speaker Mixer Volume", 3 },
{ "Speaker Boost Volume", 10 },
{ "Speaker Volume", 63},
}
Disable {
{ "AIF1DAC1 Volume", 100 },
{ "AIF1 Boost Volume", 0 },
{ "DAC1 Volume", 100 },
{ "SPKL DAC1 Volume", 1 },
{ "SPKR DAC1 Volume", 1 },
{ "Speaker Mixer Volume", 0 },
{ "Speaker Volume", 63 },
{ "Speaker Boost Volume", 0 },
}
rest as stock file .

jje

 

[hollowcaste]

Hello Meltus / JJEgan & the other Experts of XDA

I used to be a WinMo-head and never looked at Android till recently ( so I am a NOOB in Android , though a well-read NOOB ) . Got smitten by the charm & got myself an SGS3 I9300 international , JB 4.1.2 stock ROM a few weeks back , got sick of the "much discussed" low volume issues & executed the recommendation from Meltus in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1722136 word for word ( including rooting procedure ) .

To be clear , after rooting first I tried side loading the APK ( which Meltus specially created for noobs like me - header of this thread ) , however things got a little messy when I ran the app ( inspite of SU grant it was stuttering ) , un-installed it & then directly edited ( overwritten ) the file through Root Explorer & it worked great

Everything worked like a charm with this mod . All sounds were loud & clear , and I was all smiles finally with my Pebble Blue SGS3 :fingers-crossed:

Then it struck me that the Boot Logo Intro Sound ( not too unpleasant ) and the Key Press "Bloop" Sound ( very unpleasant !! ) had just vanished I had planned to replace the "Bloop" with something more interesting , researched & found out a way to replace the file too , but even after replacing the file ( with all recommendations & precautions etc ) , the key Press sound never came back And of course the Boot Logo remained muted . To be noted - I did NOT find anything unusual with my Camera Shutter Sound till now - which a few others have reported .

In my understanding , this audio hack mod ( above link ) SWITCHES OFF these 2 sounds ( Boot Logo Intro & Key Press ) , and I'm certain there should be a simple hack to ENABLE them again through registry changes / file edit .

I researched and found other users of SGS3 having the exact same issue , some for a different reason http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...ht=touch+sound but I am sure the REMEDY shall be the same ... just ENABLING these sounds .

Could someone please help me with the right steps to do so ? Which file/s to edit , how & for which parameters ?
I would be grateful forever

---------- Post added at 01:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:13 PM ----------

the manually method was enough for me

works like a charm through the app
removed it......install repeated everything and it works

Hallo FIIFE greetings

Your experience is same as mine ... the app did not work smoothly , I had to un-install it .
And then manual / direct file edit ( replace ) worked great & all sounds are loud & clear now !!

But tell me , do you have the same problem as mine now ? Im on JB 4.1.2 stock ROM GS3 international .

My Boot Logo Intro Sound ( when you start / switch off your phone ) & Key Press Sound ( Bloop ... Bloop ) have just vanished after this hack !!
I tried everything but couldnt get them back on .

Do you have the same issue ?

If yes , how did you solve this ?

 

[deveshprabhu]

Thanks, Good App, No Issues Till Now...

A great app, was looking for ways to boost volume on my S3.

Using ROM "Pure S4 Style v4" and works perfectly.

Thanks :good:

 

[Handeman707]

Works also on "S4 Revolution v9.1 Rom ( "Note3 like" rom modded & ported apps from N3 for the S3 I9300) -JB4.3

I Bing Google until it Yahoo's

 

[Handeman707]

The DSP sound manager app, works great on this rom:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945535

I Bing Google until it Yahoo's