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[ridersam]

Recently I came across this XDA article about increasing headphone volume in oneplus 6 by editing some mixer path lines.

https://www.xda-developers.com/increase-oneplus-6-headphone-jack-volume/

So can anyone help me to do the same in our device?

I've tried but it didn't work like it does in op6 but you must be knowing dolby atmos can do the same job.

 

[Akash Raj1]

I've tried but it didn't work like it does in op6 but you must be knowing dolby atmos can do the same job.

Even with Dolby Atmos, I feel like having very low volume especially when travelling (ambient noise is high). Anyway thanks for replying.

Edit: I found a file named mixer_paths_qrd_skuh.xml under vendor > ETC. There was some lines like RX1, RX2, RX3 Digital volume, all set to default value of 84 and I edited them to be 89. After a reboot, I notice slightly increased volume. So can somebody tell me whether I was correct or I am just under the placebo effect?

 

[eurodiesel]

Even with Dolby Atmos, I feel like having very low volume especially when travelling (ambient noise is high). Anyway thanks for replying.

you can use viper4android, if you're able to deal with tons of controls. i managed it to make sound louder. sorta.

 

[Akash Raj1]

you can use viper4android, if you're able to deal with tons of controls. i managed it to make sound louder. sorta.

Will try that. Thanks

 

[eurodiesel]

Edit: I found a file named mixer_paths_qrd_skuh.xml under vendor > ETC. There was some lines like RX1, RX2, RX3 Digital volume, all set to default value of 84 and I edited them to be 89. After a reboot, I notice slightly increased volume. So can somebody tell me whether I was correct or I am just under the placebo effect?

looks like you're correct. if you increase them and experience distorted sound, then yes, that's correct file to edit (imo).

 

[ridersam]

Even with Dolby Atmos, I feel like having very low volume especially when travelling (ambient noise is high). Anyway thanks for replying.

Edit: I found a file named mixer_paths_qrd_skuh.xml under vendor > ETC. There was some lines like RX1, RX2, RX3 Digital volume, all set to default value of 84 and I edited them to be 89. After a reboot, I notice slightly increased volume. So can somebody tell me whether I was correct or I am just under the placebo effect?

that seems correct and I appreciate that you posted the same thing here.

 

[samm28]

I flash new custom ROMs every now and then. But problem arises when I install needed apps from play store or Sd card because it takes much time to install and the process is tiresome. In twrp there is a backup option. Can I backup those apps and restore with without much effort after flashing a new Rom? Or there is another simpler way to get rid off the trouble of installing those much needed apps?

 

[eurodiesel]

I flash new custom ROMs every now and then. But problem arises when I install needed apps from play store or Sd card because it takes much time to install and the process is tiresome. In twrp there is a backup option. Can I backup those apps and restore with without much effort after flashing a new Rom? Or there is another simpler way to get rid off the trouble of installing those much needed apps?

Titanium backup or Helium.

 

[hsj51]

Hello guys, I'm new to XDA forums. I'm wishing to flash a custom Oreo ROM. But I don't know which ROM to choose. I want good performance, good battery life, and voLTE support.

I personally found these roms useful:
Lineage OS
AOSP
Pixel experience

(Fixes for known issues in all roms )
For good battery life use : PBH
For good sound quality use :
Dolby Atmos or viper 4 android
(Search Google for links and installation process)

 

[Akash Raj1]

I have a very noobish and unrelated question to our device. Sometimes due to manual error, I have encountered some bootloops or screen struck at lenovo logo. Since our device has removable battery, I just remove & place the battery again and press volume power button combinations to access recovery mode. But nowadays most devices come with sealed batteries, so what should one do in case there is any bootloop or screen struck issues after flashing?

 

[adinechin]

I have a very noobish and unrelated question to our device. Sometimes due to manual error, I have encountered some bootloops or screen struck at lenovo logo. Since our device has removable battery, I just remove & place the battery again and press volume power button combinations to access recovery mode. But nowadays most devices come with sealed batteries, so what should one do in case there is any bootloop or screen struck issues after flashing?

The best way is to use the following combinations :
- press power and Vol+ and Vol - during more than 10 seconds. You should have first a black glowing screen, do it again and you'll reboot to recovery
- press power and Vol- during more than 10 seconds you should reboot to fastboot

Sent from my Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus using XDA Labs

 

[eurodiesel]

The best way is to use the following combinations :
- press power and Vol+ and Vol - during more than 10 seconds. You should have first a black glowing screen, do it again and you'll reboot to recovery
- press power and Vol- during more than 10 seconds you should reboot to fastboot

No no, he didn't ask how to get into recovery, but thanks anyway.

---------- Post added at 04:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:11 PM ----------

I have a very noobish and unrelated question to our device. Sometimes due to manual error, I have encountered some bootloops or screen struck at lenovo logo. Since our device has removable battery, I just remove & place the battery again and press volume power button combinations to access recovery mode. But nowadays most devices come with sealed batteries, so what should one do in case there is any bootloop or screen struck issues after flashing?

The devices which come with a sealed battery *should* reset themselves by long pressing power button because this is a feature of an ACPI system. To this date I've never encountered devices with sealed batteries that won't reboot bu long pressing the power button.

The K5 doesn't reboot itself this way, probably bcoz of implementation.

 

[Akash Raj1]

The devices which come with a sealed battery *should* reset themselves by long pressing power button because this is a feature of an ACPI system. To this date I've never encountered devices with sealed batteries that won't reboot bu long pressing the power button.

The K5 doesn't reboot itself this way, probably bcoz of implementation.

Thanks dude for clarification

---------- Post added at 06:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:10 PM ----------

The best way is to use the following combinations :
- press power and Vol+ and Vol - during more than 10 seconds. You should have first a black glowing screen, do it again and you'll reboot to recovery
- press power and Vol- during more than 10 seconds you should reboot to fastboot

Thanks for the reply though you didn't understand my question.

 

[adinechin]

No no, he didn't ask how to get into recovery, but thanks anyway.

Thanks for the reply though you didn't understand my question.

I think I understood the question, I was just saying that on my side I don't remove the battery anymore in the case of such bootloops or problems : I do the following combinations to get "back on my feet"

And every phone as such procedures

Sent from my Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus using XDA Labs

 

[ghst7]

Tl: Dr - device not waking up/showing notifications when is supposed to be


Hello guys, hopefully someone could give me some insight about it, I've just got this phone seconded handed from my brother, I've not installed TWRP or any rom yet. Just update to the latest stock firmware 6.0.1.

And the only issue that I have is that the device seems to be in deep sleep and will not wake up when is supposed to, for instance when the time in the morning come the alarm clock will not trigger or when some app receive a notification it will not actually make any sound, only when I wake it up by turning the screen on that it will show the delayed notification, is this a common issue and does someone knows how to fix/improve this?

Sent from my A6020l36 using XDA Labs

 

[ridersam]

I have a very noobish and unrelated question to our device. Sometimes due to manual error, I have encountered some bootloops or screen struck at lenovo logo. Since our device has removable battery, I just remove & place the battery again and press volume power button combinations to access recovery mode. But nowadays most devices come with sealed batteries, so what should one do in case there is any bootloop or screen struck issues after flashing?

in that case holding the power button for few seconds does the work.

 

[ridersam]

Tl: Dr - device not waking up/showing notifications when is supposed to be


Hello guys, hopefully someone could give me some insight about it, I've just got this phone seconded handed from my brother, I've not installed TWRP or any rom yet. Just update to the latest stock firmware 6.0.1.

And the only issue that I have is that the device seems to be in deep sleep and will not wake up when is supposed to, for instance when the time in the morning come the alarm clock will not trigger or when some app receive a notification it will not actually make any sound, only when I wake it up by turning the screen on that it will show the delayed notification, is this a common issue and does someone knows how to fix/improve this?

no it doesn't seem like a common issue, may be kinda new firmware bug. I'd suggest you to flash a good custom rom along with a custom kernel if you're not good with the stock one.
prolly, custom roms are way better than vibe ui any day.

 

[ghst7]

Edit: nevermind I've installed latest AOKP with magisk and everything is working fine, anyway thanks for the info

 

[eurodiesel]

Edit: nevermind I've installed latest AOKP with magisk and everything is working fine, anyway thanks for the info

Definitely better than stock rom, eh?

 

[mronak02]

Tl: Dr - device not waking up/showing notifications when is supposed to be


Hello guys, hopefully someone could give me some insight about it, I've just got this phone seconded handed from my brother, I've not installed TWRP or any rom yet. Just update to the latest stock firmware 6.0.1.

And the only issue that I have is that the device seems to be in deep sleep and will not wake up when is supposed to, for instance when the time in the morning come the alarm clock will not trigger or when some app receive a notification it will not actually make any sound, only when I wake it up by turning the screen on that it will show the delayed notification, is this a common issue and does someone knows how to fix/improve this?

I have faced similar issue on 5.1.1 and after changing sim card itgot solved. I don't what happened. But I faced issue when I was using only one simple card. I tried to find solutions on google.but can't find any solution. And suddenly when I inserted second sim card it got solvedd. Can't assure will it work for you or not.