[MOD][ROOT] Audio Hacks and Modifications + New Insanely Loud Volume Hack!! (post 2)

[JJEgan]

It was noted as working with AOKP in the 3rd page of the thread. Sammy mod or not.

Its noted by the Dev that it is for Samsung roms only + numerous posts in the last twelve months saying the same .

Point to note this was an ICS mode does it work on 4.2.2 ???


jje

 

[Samzter]

pls port the mod to ParanoidAndroid 3+ pretty please? i tried it it didnt work. stock rom was also not indicated :laugh:

 

[metalmenance]

can this mod be used on aosp rom? if not is there any that do?

 

[markuz85]

/system/etc/sound/m0
This seems to be the equivalent to default_gain.conf if you are running an AOSP ROM.

 

[binhdb]

PLEASE READ: I've noticed quite a few ROM devs are using my files without crediting me or linking back to this thread. I don't want people to start asking my permission or anything, feel free to use these files in your own work, but I worked hard trying to get my head round these files; finding out just what everything does and what the volume limits are. If you do use the modified files or modify your own using my guide please at least give me some credit. Thanks.

I've also made an Application that can do this for you. It can be found here.


PART 1

File: 'System/etc/default_gain.conf'

Hey everyone!
For those who remember my old volume hack on the T-Mobile G1, this is essentially the same thing! For some bizarre reason, Samsung decided to map all the maximum volume levels to an easily accessible file (system/etc/default_gain.conf), which is different to 99% of Android phones out there because it's usually built into the kernel or something harder to modify. Cheers Samsung!

THIS MOD WILL MAKE THE PHONE'S SPEAKER AS LOUD AS THE OS ALLOWS. ANY LOUDER AND THE AUDIO BREAKS! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Things this modification can achieve:


There are a few others in that file too. It's weird that instead of defining the Headset Volume for everything, things like 'incall' and 'FMradio' are all separate.

How To Modify
Any text editor will do but I strongly recommend Notepad++ because it's just awesome!

How To Apply
1) Download attatched file ('default_gain.conf' inside 'VolumeMods.zip')
2) Use a file manager or ADB to push it to "system/etc" (back up existing file first!)
3) From ADB or the Terminal do:

killall mediaserver

or reboot your phone!
4) Enjoy

PART 2

File: 'System/etc/Volume.db'

This isn't really an audio hack as such, it simply allows you to disable some irritating sounds you cannot normally disable.

What this mod disables:


All this is so far useful for is to disable the camera sounds without modifying the camera itself.
There are most likely other things this file can do but I've not had chance to play with it properly yet, I'll keep going and update this post if I find anything else.

How To Modify
I strongly recommend using the free "SQL Lite Databse Browser". Any program that can open .db files should work just fine though.

How To Apply
1) Download attatched file ('Volume.db' inside 'VolumeMods.zip')
2) Use a file manager or ADB to push it to "system/etc" (back up existing file first!)
3) From ADB or the Terminal do:

killall mediaserver

or reboot your phone!
4) Enjoy



Flashable Zips

Many thanks to Jesus_c and GadgetCheck


Zip Downloads can be found here.

Ok

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[uf21]

The problem that some of ppl are facing [me 2] .. are that the kernals are controlling the volume in the device .. so even if u do that hack it wont change anything ..


So what to do?

.I figure out that in my device (s3 lte with perssuse kernal) ..

1- U have to disable the stweaks volume control .. by going to STweaks --> audio then uncheck eqeulizer and every other things inside ..(uncheck)

2- after u replace the file u should make the permissions
(Rw+r+r+)


Try it .. it worked for me ..

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سبحان الله وبحمده .. سبحان الله العظيم
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How do you uncheck equalizer??? you can't uncheck

 

[mianahmadpp]

Does it work for v4.2.2 as well? I just can't copy the said file there. It says can't modify system file

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[tomrago]

help lost

PLEASE READ: I've noticed quite a few ROM devs are using my files without crediting me or linking back to this thread. I don't want people to start asking my permission or anything, feel free to use these files in your own work, but I worked hard trying to get my head round these files; finding out just what everything does and what the volume limits are. If you do use the modified files or modify your own using my guide please at least give me some credit. Thanks.

I've also made an Application that can do this for you. It can be found here.


PART 1

File: 'System/etc/default_gain.conf'

Hey everyone!
For those who remember my old volume hack on the T-Mobile G1, this is essentially the same thing! For some bizarre reason, Samsung decided to map all the maximum volume levels to an easily accessible file (system/etc/default_gain.conf), which is different to 99% of Android phones out there because it's usually built into the kernel or something harder to modify. Cheers Samsung!

THIS MOD WILL MAKE THE PHONE'S SPEAKER AS LOUD AS THE OS ALLOWS. ANY LOUDER AND THE AUDIO BREAKS! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Things this modification can achieve:


There are a few others in that file too. It's weird that instead of defining the Headset Volume for everything, things like 'incall' and 'FMradio' are all separate.

How To Modify
Any text editor will do but I strongly recommend Notepad++ because it's just awesome!

How To Apply
1) Download attatched file ('default_gain.conf' inside 'VolumeMods.zip')
2) Use a file manager or ADB to push it to "system/etc" (back up existing file first!)
3) From ADB or the Terminal do:

killall mediaserver

or reboot your phone!
4) Enjoy

PART 2

File: 'System/etc/Volume.db'

This isn't really an audio hack as such, it simply allows you to disable some irritating sounds you cannot normally disable.

What this mod disables:


All this is so far useful for is to disable the camera sounds without modifying the camera itself.
There are most likely other things this file can do but I've not had chance to play with it properly yet, I'll keep going and update this post if I find anything else.

How To Modify
I strongly recommend using the free "SQL Lite Databse Browser". Any program that can open .db files should work just fine though.

How To Apply
1) Download attatched file ('Volume.db' inside 'VolumeMods.zip')
2) Use a file manager or ADB to push it to "system/etc" (back up existing file first!)
3) From ADB or the Terminal do:

killall mediaserver

or reboot your phone!
4) Enjoy



Flashable Zips

Many thanks to Jesus_c and GadgetCheck


Zip Downloads can be found here.

can someone give clearer instructions as ,you can tell newbie I copied the files to sys/etc rebooted but nothing changed ,( trying to get loader ring tones on gal/s3 ) thank you in advanced. my email is [email protected] USING ADROID 4.1.2

---------- Post added at 06:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 PM ----------

where do you see the volume controls? mine stays the same what mode do you use I did 60. no change

60 _sound_mod - max vol = 60 (boot sound on, camera sound off)
63_sound_mod - max vol = 63 (boot sound on, camera sound off)
63S_sound_mod - max vol = 63 (boot sound off, camera sound off)

 

[tomrago]

can someone give clearer instructions as ,you can tell newbie I copied the files to sys/etc rebooted but nothing changed ,( trying to get loader ring tones on gal/s3 ) thank you in advanced. my email is [email protected] USING ADROID 4.1.2

---------- Post added at 06:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 PM ----------

where do you see the volume controls? mine stays the same what mode do you use I did 60. no change

60 _sound_mod - max vol = 60 (boot sound on, camera sound off)
63_sound_mod - max vol = 63 (boot sound on, camera sound off)
63S_sound_mod - max vol = 63 (boot sound off, camera sound off)

Sending from the phone

 

[cheeseymofodude]

just to be sure... with a note 2 n7105
i want to edit 'modifier normal', 'supported device headphones' and increase the 'headphone volume' value from 49? As in the last line from the below;

Modifier "Normal" {
SupportedDevice {
"Headphone"
}
Enable {
{ "Headphone ZC Switch", 0 },
{ "AIF1DAC1 Volume", 96 },
{ "AIF1 Boost Volume", 0 },
{ "DAC1 Volume", 96 },
{ "Left Output Mixer DAC Volume", 7 },
{ "Right Output Mixer DAC Volume", 7 },
{ "Headphone Volume", 49 },


tried to upload a screenshot of exactly what i mean but im not allowed....
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[Marty_Since87]

I'm glad there's a zip file I can use, makes it easier for me ^_^.

 

[Marty_Since87]

Can I use this with any rom?

 

[JJEgan]

Can I use this with any rom?

If it has a default gain file then probably .
Its not hard to try .

 

[eozen81]

Can I use this with any rom?

I have used with several ROMs with success. This mod is my first to flash after every ROM just to make sure my volume will be as I want.

Just to be safe, backup your current ROM before flashing and than try to flash. :good:

 

[Marty_Since87]

I have used with several ROMs with success. This mod is my first to flash after every ROM just to make sure my volume will be as I want.

Just to be safe, backup your current ROM before flashing and than try to flash. :good:

Ok, thanks. I'm glad I can be flashed, makes it easier for me.

 

[akela11]

*Whilst we're not interested in the "Input" stage for this mod, it could be incredibly useful for tweaking microphone sensitivity. You can alter the input gain for during a call and for when you're recording a video.

How I can tweak the microphone sensitive? I have a problem whith the microphone volume, when I call people (or they call me) they can't hear me. I have made a lots of workarounds but nothing works. Volumen is still too low (I know is toó low because if y record a voice note it is only perceptible with headphones)

I think tweak the microphone could be the solution for me.

sprint GS3
CM 10.2

Thanks in advance

 

[Sami Kabir]

Can I use this mod on my Phone? Its not a GS3, its a S Advance BUT its running Samsung's JB 4.1.2... so can I just replace my phone's default_gain.conf file with yours?

If not, then please tell me what values I need to change in order to achieve Loud Volume on my phone?

 

[JJEgan]

Try a forum for your phone for values or just try yourself .

 

[Sami Kabir]

Haha I just realized that my phone doesn't have any file named :default_gain.conf.. so I'm pretty sure that this mod won't work.. Anyways, is there any other way to achieve Louder sound without downloading and installing any third party apps from Play Store?

 

[livystewy]

Can I use this on 4.2.2

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