[MOD]AOSP/TW StereoSound & InCall Fix Note2 (TWRP/CWM flashable.zips)

[gregsarg]

Hello Note 2 users...(ATT)
Here you'll find a set of modified files for our device that allow stereo sound from both device speakers.... (pretty sweet sound when they both play your music tracks)...
And for you AOSP fans, it includes a fix for that annoying in-call audio issue that forces a toggle down/up to get sound back to acceptable levels.
See below for installation instructions, warnings (got to love those) and other important info about the up's and down's of these sound mods.

First: Credit
Hosting for these files has been graciously provided by @rogersb11 and his AFH account. (thank you brother)...
Please mash the H*** out of his thanks button if you would please, for not only the space to host the files, but for his mad skills in testing and helping me present these for you. He also kindly zipped these up for me. (can't thank you enough man).
And to Cyanogenmod, for the bits needed to create the AOSP VERSION of these files.
Of course, a big thanks goes out to Samsung for everything we love and hate about our NOTE 2.

Second: Disclaimer
The use of these files, resides solely with YOU, THE USER...
I'm not twisting any arms here, so if you decide to go for it and your phone explodes.....well, you know the deal. These files were created for my personal device and use.
I'm offering them to you with that knowledge, and the choice resides with you, or not, to use them for yourselves.
I accept no liability if "YOU" flash these files and something happens that you don't like. (rant off)
These files operate at the hardware level, and "WILL" change the primary operation and sound outputs of your device. So please read carefully, and as you'll see below, MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR PRIMARY SOUND FILES !! (because you might need an easy way back should you change your mind)...:highfive:

Third: Install
The first file is for Touchwiz based roms...versions 4.4.x
Note: I've tested the TW file on 4.1.2 stock rom as well and it works perfectly .>>>>> UNTESTED>>>>may work on 4.2/4.3 as well....
On Android File Host, locate the StereoSound-TW-Note2.zip
Download it and place to the root of your SD CARD.
Once placed, go into your root explorer app and locate the following file in system/etc/. tinyucm.conf.
When located, use your explorer app and add .bak to the tinyucm.conf file. This preserves it as a backup for later use. (DONT FORGET TO SAVE)...:good:
Once your stock file is backed up...you can then boot into your TWRP or CWM recovery and flash the file you downloaded, then reboot/enjoy.

Note: Audio output enhancements have been made to the flash file, and volume levels will increase approx. 20% beyond the obvious addition of the front earpiece now acting as a speaker......
BE CAREFUL WITH IT !!

The next file is for AOSP based builds versions 4.4.x
Note: no lower android version testing has been done using this file. >>>>>UNTESTED>>>>may work on 4.2/4.3 as well....
On Android File Host, locate the StereoSound&InCallFix-AOSP-Note2.zip
Download it and place to the root of your SD CARD.
Once placed, go into your root explorer app and locate the following file in system/etc/sound. tiny_hw.xml.
When located, use your root explorer app and add .bak to the tiny_hw.xml file. This preserves it as a backup for later use. (DONT FORGET TO SAVE)....:good:
Once your stock file is backed up...you can then boot into your TWRP or CWM recovery and flash the file you downloaded, then reboot/enjoy.

Note: Audio output enhancements have been made to the flash file, and volume levels will increase approx. 20% beyond the obvious addition of the front earpiece now acting
as a speaker......
BE CAREFUL WITH IT !!

Bugs/issues:
Anytime we change the root files for a device, a price is paid. In this case we have gained stereo sound and call fixes for a host of android versions/roms, but it comes with a downside.
During audio playback with headphones plugged in, we get a low level audio output from both speakers.
For some of you, this will be a show stopper especially if you are in the office or in other situations where music playing could end your fun.
But for those who throw their phone into a purse or pocket and blast music through headphones outside or during recreation, this downside is a small price to pay.
I will continue to explore and mod these files in an attempt to eliminate this bug, but so far my efforts break the stereo function and kill the mod altogether.

Should you decide these mods are not for you after flashing them, or if something does not work right, the revert steps are pretty easy.
Just use your root explorer app and delete the new file you flashed from it's appropriate location in your system file. (It will be right next to the file you added the .bak too.)
Then remove the .bak from your original file and reboot-done.

Edit:
Some users are reporting a failure of the in call mod for some AOSP variant builds.
If your are using vipermod for sound boosting, you will need to remove the viper driver before flashing the sound file for AOSP.
I'm working on a patch for this issue, and will update the OP as more information becomes available...g

Enjoy the Mods....g

DOWNLOAD LINK :https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=21747

 

[gregsarg]

Update:
The AOSP FILE is confirmed working on lollipop builds as well..
Work continues on the speaker bug...g

 

[gregsarg]

One more. ..

 

[dicksteele]

Damn.... Just saw this. Uploading a NJ1 Buttnaked now. I'll add this thread as a link.

Thanks man !

 

[gregsarg]

Damn.... Just saw this. Uploading a NJ1 Buttnaked now. I'll add this thread as a link.

Thanks man !

Thanks brother. .
They are fun to have. .and improve the device dramatically.
The mods make our old Note 2's sound like a new device. ..g

 

[Eun-Hjzjined]

Certainly have to try this. Thanks Greg

ROGERS • LG G Flex D950G • Stock ROOT 4.4.2 • V4A • 180DPI • FLEXIN'

 

[Blackfyre]

Great Mod if it wasn't for the deal breaker (for me) as I use headphones on public transport.

Could you please post the AOSP Fix for in Call Volume by itself.

 

[rogersb11]

Great Mod if it wasn't for the deal breaker (for me) as I use headphones on public transport.

Could you please post the AOSP Fix for in Call Volume by itself.

Greg did these, I just told him which file for aosp, zipped and tested so as of this moment they must be combined for it to work unfortunately. However this will be gone into further because it 100% solves the incall issue. Just have to figure out how to seperate them. This was intended as only a stereo mod and then noticed the incall

 

[gregsarg]

Great Mod if it wasn't for the deal breaker (for me) as I use headphones on public transport.

Could you please post the AOSP Fix for in Call Volume by itself.

Package deal ATM...
As mentioned above..
Changing the structure will break the effect... But I'm working it...g

 

[storm_rider_1]

For me, I get sound out of both speakers, but it didnt fix the in call issue I still have to hit down, then up.

 

[gregsarg]

For me, I get sound out of both speakers, but it didnt fix the in call issue I still have to hit down, then up.

Which AOSP rom are you using ?
I'm forming a list of builds that are presenting problems. ..and also the effects of other sound mods like boeffla and viper..

I've had no in call issues at all with pure CM, carbon, cyanide...and the list is growing.

Not to say that you are doing anything wrong of course. .I'm just interested in finding the problems so I can attempt a fix.

Thank you for the report. ..g

 

[storm_rider_1]

Which AOSP rom are you using ?
I'm forming a list of builds that are presenting problems. ..and also the effects of other sound mods like boeffla and viper..

I've had no in call issues at all with pure CM, carbon, cyanide...and the list is growing.

Not to say that you are doing anything wrong of course. .I'm just interested in finding the problems so I can attempt a fix.

Thank you for the report. ..g

I am on Bliss Stalk, I get the sound out of both speakers and the low amount of sound out of the speakers with the headphones in, but it didn't fix the in call audio. And I am not using any other sounds mods.

 

[gregsarg]

I am on Bliss Stalk, I get the sound out of both speakers and the low amount of sound out of the speakers with the headphones in, but it didn't fix the in call audio. And I am not using any other sounds mods.

I'll have a look at the sound files in the ROM. .
It has viper and EQ settings built in. ..and may be having a conflict. ..

I'll let you know what I find. ..g

 

[z28tovette]

What a great Find!! Thanks for sharing.

 

[xBkKx]

In call audio didn't change on PAC ROM still have to manually adjust volume

 

[gregsarg]

That's 2 in a row..damn..
I'll compare the files for both. ..

And I'd wager they look very much alike. ..

A Taylor made fix is possible there I think.

Thanks gents...g

 

[sValtman17]

I am on Bliss Stalk, I get the sound out of both speakers and the low amount of sound out of the speakers with the headphones in, but it didn't fix the in call audio. And I am not using any other sounds mods.

I'll have a look at the sound files in the ROM. .
It has viper and EQ settings built in. ..and may be having a conflict. ..

I'll let you know what I find. ..g

I'm on Bliss Stalk too. GregSarg was on the right track. Uninstall the viper driver, reboot, and then follow the installation steps. Finally a fix for the GD incall volume thing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

[gregsarg]

I'm on Bliss Stalk too. GregSarg was on the right track. Uninstall the viper driver, reboot, and then follow the installation steps. Finally a fix for the GD incall volume thing. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

A great find. ..Thank you Sir...
I'll adjust the OP to include the information. ..g

 

[gregsarg]

That's 2 in a row..damn..
I'll compare the files for both. ..

And I'd wager they look very much alike. ..

A Taylor made fix is possible there I think.

Thanks gents...g

Edit:
Viper mod is causing the in call volume fix to fail.
Prior to flashing my sound mod file. .remove the viper driver and flash the file. ..g

 

[sValtman17]

A great find. ..Thank you Sir...
I'll adjust the OP to include the information. ..g

All the credit belongs to you. Solving the incall volume issue is monumental. Thanks for your contribution towards our still wonderful GN2. A very happy Thanksgiving to you and all the xda community.