Boost headphone audio volume?

[wareju]

So for my job I'm in a company vehicle most of the time and listen to podcasts through an FM transmitter, but even with the volume turned all the way up on both the phone and stereo I have a hard time hearing it. I didn't have this problem on my old phones, are there any apps or anything to fix this? DSP manager didn't do any good, running CM10..

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[wareju]

Just noticed that it looks like this might be an issue with 4.2.2, I updated straight out of the box so didn't have anything to compare to. Any fixes?

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[sparks83]

I'm dealing with this too and it's driving me nuts. When I connect my nexus 4 via aux jack I have to max out my stereo volume

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[wareju]

You happen to know if it's any different than 4.2.1?

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[sparks83]

I can't say for sure bc I don't remember if I hooked it up to the car before I updated to 4.2.2. I really hope it's a software issue and not hardware. I've searched and alot of other ppl are experiencing this issue with no fix yet. Any else have any input?

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[osmosizzz]

Same as you guys. I'm an avid music listener so I'm moving on to another phone. Not sure why the sound is so low. My galaxy did not have this problem.

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[klvnhng]

I've heard good things about this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/..._medium=organic&utm_term=android+boost+volume

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[SIDKIMA]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/FiiO-E06-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B005HJWWW8

it is definitely worth it.

 

[sparks83]

So im officially happy again with my nexus 4 bc the volume issue I have been experiencing is gone thanks to Franco kernel! For anyone experiencing this problem I would highly recommend flashing CM10 and Franco kernel as well as buying the Franco kernel updater on the app store which allows you to tweak volume/gain output settings. Not to mention the color and gamma correction settings have made this display insane. Plus all your other standard tweaks are available like cpu overclocking and undervolting if you're into that kind of thing. I hope this helps!

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[Detailed]

You could root your device and replace the stock kernel with for example, Faux's new kernel or Morfic's Trinity Kernel (Use the newest releases). They've both implemented the ability to increase volume with use of Faux's app in the play store (Paid app, helps the developer and allows you to adjust how much louder or quiet you want it so hey win-win). Faux's kernel that allows extra volume is V.009 and Morfic's is Trinity TF111 <-- can be found on Simm's G+ page (Not found on the Derkenel website). Faux's kernel can be found easily by clicking his links on his thread. Hope this helps

 

[sparks83]

Yea so I thought boosting headphone volume would help but now I'm just getting noticeable distortion. What a f'n joke. LG really dropped the ball. I have no complaints otherwise, but this is a big issue and it's enough to make me consider moving on to another phone unfortunately

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[n7of9]

it's enough to make me consider moving on to another phone unfortunately

i thought i noticed a problem last weekend when i randomly thought to listen to music using headphones, but i forgot about it until today

my 'normal' headphones are at work, but i tried some others i had in the drawer and found that the headphones i use make a BIG difference to how loudly i can hear the music...the best of the bunch (VModa) triple the volume and quality of the sound when compared to a Sony pair which results in distorted sound and very low volume

i will try my Phillips headphones at work and see if they are as good as the VModa

i also tried Franco kernel volume boost and while it does increase the volume, it distorts the sounds a lot

 

[sparks83]

i thought i noticed a problem last weekend when i randomly thought to listen to music using headphones, but i forgot about it until today

my 'normal' headphones are at work, but i tried some others i had in the drawer and found that the headphones i use make a BIG difference to how loudly i can hear the music...the best of the bunch (VModa) triple the volume and quality of the sound when compared to a Sony pair which results in distorted sound and very low volume

i will try my Phillips headphones at work and see if they are as good as the VModa

i also tried Franco kernel volume boost and while it does increase the volume, it distorts the sounds a lot

What really annoys me is when I plug it into my aux port in my car. The sound is so low compared to my N7 it is rediculous

 

[UltimateEnd]

can this be a hardware issue as opposed to firmware/programing ?

 

[JJS123]

If your phone is rooted you could give this a shot! Worked great for me!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025486