[Q] Help - Terrible in-call volume

[PeterTaps]

Folks,

On my HTC Sensation, the in-call volume is so low that I can hardly hear the caller. I always have to switch to the speaker.

My in-call volume is set to max.

I think this happened after htc-sync upgraded the OS version to 2.3.4. My wife has exactly the same model but she does not have this problem. Her phone has not yet been upgraded.

I called HTC. They tell me that it is a known issue and to check back with them periodically. A lame answer:-(.

I would appreciate it if anyone has any idea on how to get my in-call volume back.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards,
Peter

 

[d.cortez]

i'm experiencing the same low in-call volume, so i rooted my device and installed the leaked HTC Sense 3.5 ROM and it's better, but not where i want it to be. i also flashed the TMOBUS (T Mobile US) rooted stock ROM and it has a HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) feature that significantly boosts in-call volume, but you cannot adjust the volume. it's been my experience that volume boosts can be added to the kernel. i wish i knew how to do that... also, don't know if the source code has been released .... wish i could offer more help!

 

[WarlockW]

Folks,

On my HTC Sensation, the in-call volume is so low that I can hardly hear the caller. I always have to switch to the speaker.

My in-call volume is set to max.

I think this happened after htc-sync upgraded the OS version to 2.3.4. My wife has exactly the same model but she does not have this problem. Her phone has not yet been upgraded.

I called HTC. They tell me that it is a known issue and to check back with them periodically. A lame answer:-(.

I would appreciate it if anyone has any idea on how to get my in-call volume back.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards,
Peter

Try Volume+ Its On Android Market ..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cb.volumePlus&feature=search_result

 

[d.cortez]

Try Volume+ Its On Android Market ..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.cb.volumePlus&feature=search_result

that's not going to work... you have to tweak the kernel (or some other object) to boost in-call volume. (i would love to be wrong, but i tried that app already)

 

[superman63]

+1 on vol plus you can also trie mikes revolution 4.1 which is the 3.5 sense leak. volume was a major improvement. developement has just started on this leak but i ran it with no major problems

 

[Dacoit]

that's not going to work... you have to tweak the kernel (or some other object) to boost in-call volume. (i would love to be wrong, but i tried that app already)

The APP does not affect the earpiece or call volume. Its only for the speaker and music.

 

[BigHunkoMan]

Volume + has boosted ALL volume settings on my phone including speaker. My experience has been
that the app needs to be manually activated as it seems to not start up at boot or run in background.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

 

[Ladicx]

Root your phone and use volume + or dsp manager. Works like a charm. My volume is LOUD

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

 

[WarlockW]

The APP does not affect the earpiece or call volume. Its only for the speaker and music.

Sorry .. your incorrect

It DOES Work With ALL Volumes - I am Using it

 

[d.cortez]

Sorry .. your incorrect

It DOES Work With ALL Volumes - I am Using it

i agree that the program works with in-call volume settings, or the same setting that you can adjust while on a call. the program does not amplify - or boost - the in-call volume like one can by manipulating the kernel (or other objects) so that it's louder. this type of manipulation is like adding an power-amplifier to a home-theater AV receiver. the net effect: on my Inc S with a stock kernel, my in-call volume setting would be level 4 (of 5). using a kernel with audio boost, my in-call volume setting is 2 and at most 3.

 

[tiguy99]

i agree that the program works with in-call volume settings, or the same setting that you can adjust while on a call. the program does not amplify - or boost - the in-call volume like one can by manipulating the kernel (or other objects) so that it's louder. this type of manipulation is like adding an power-amplifier to a home-theater AV receiver. the net effect: on my Inc S with a stock kernel, my in-call volume setting would be level 4 (of 5). using a kernel with audio boost, my in-call volume setting is 2 and at most 3.

I bought the paid version of volume + over the weekend and actually got it to boost/amplify my call volume tremendously.

My only problem now is my new Anker battery is being drained at abnormal rates as a result from using this app. A 20 minute call costs 20=30% of battery life vs. before the app was installed.

Obviously the CPU is getting a work out just running the app. I would think the increased voltage to the speaker would constitute as some kind of amplification like a home theatre system.

Has anyone else experience abnormal battery life as a result from usning this app?