The volume can't go lower than this?

Steel36 · September 27th, 2012, 08:11 AM

So I got the phone last night and activated it. I setup most of the things on it and set it on its lowest volume while i slept. but dang, this thing is still loud on its lowest setting.

i had an Incredible, then Incredible 2, and this M's lowest setting is about like the medium volume on those two. Anyway to tweak this?

VoidedSaint · September 28th, 2012, 08:55 AM

well i knew most people were complaining of low volume with most android devices and how they could barely hear it in some cases.

there is an app to tweak the sound settings but for the life of me i cannot remember what it was or where it is at.

davidchsw · September 28th, 2012, 10:30 AM

I got mine last night and was thinking the same thing. I wonder if I am not adjusting the proper sound setting.

VoidedSaint · September 28th, 2012, 12:37 PM

can you try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cb.volumePlus&hl=en

it might not be what you are looking for, but it might do something.

if that doesnt work let me know, and i will do more digging

EDIT

try these also

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.revsodev.volumecontrol&hl=en

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh&hl=en

Steel36 · October 1st, 2012, 09:13 AM

thanks, but neither of the free apps seems to work at all. lowering the system volume has no effect.

there's a toggle in one of the apps' controls for making the notification volume match that of the ringer, but that doesn't seem to work either.

kind of becoming an issue since I'd like to get a light sound while i'm at work.

jntdroid · October 2nd, 2012, 02:57 PM

I *think* those apps are root only? Could be wrong...

It's definitely loud, I've noticed this as well. There are some pretty soft/subtle notification sounds, maybe try those at work? Or download some custom ones?

VoidedSaint · October 3rd, 2012, 12:54 PM

system volume other than what you can find free, can be changed through rooting. i havent heard very many people complain about a phone being too loud before

i love a loud phone

Steel36 · October 3rd, 2012, 08:27 PM

Well it's not great when your only choices for notifications are silent or loud.

IICybershotII · October 3rd, 2012, 09:40 PM

I will also report that the phone is SUPER loud. Not an issue for me really at this point.

VoidedSaint · October 4th, 2012, 10:11 AM

yeah you have an annoying camera issue

i hope that gets worked out for you soon

IICybershotII · October 8th, 2012, 10:39 AM

I thought I'd mention in a more specific way: I always get a volume control app (this time it's Volume Ace Free) for my phones where I can individually raise and lower the volumes for ringtone, notifications, alarm, etc. Even on the lowest setting, this phone is nice and loud for notifications. It's pretty loud for playing music out of the speaker too.

spacejunkiehsv · October 12th, 2012, 10:50 AM

Have any of you found a solution to the high ringer volume? I have mine set to as low as it will go before just being on vibrate. It is not good for work. I was just in someone's office talking and my Rage Against The Machine ringtone went off, and it was loud.

I have not and will not root my device. I am using Volume Controle+ as my volumes control app. I might just find a relatively quiet ringtone or part of a song and go with that.

Lowenart · October 18th, 2012, 01:37 AM

I'm actually having a very annoying problem with the volume output. It is very loud and generally isn't a problem, like when using the stock media player, however when i play Pandora it absolutely kills my speakers. I actually blew up all 4 of my door speakers listening to Pandora on this phone. Lowering the phones volume doesn't fix the problem either. Even when the volume is low and the music is quiet you can still hear the speakers distorting and making popping sounds.

I really like this phone but if i can't use it to listen to Pandora in my car that's a deal breaker.

Anyone have any suggestions? I've tried downloading an EQ app and lowering the sliders and Vol output, but even then there is noticeable distortion. Fortunately Toyota paid for my speaker repair this time, but they said they won't do it again. So I either need to fix this problem or say peace out to the M.

rchez16 · October 18th, 2012, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by spacejunkiehsv

Have any of you found a solution to the high ringer volume? I have mine set to as low as it will go before just being on vibrate. It is not good for work. I was just in someone's office talking and my Rage Against The Machine ringtone went off, and it was loud.

I have not and will not root my device. I am using Volume Controle+ as my volumes control app. I might just find a relatively quiet ringtone or part of a song and go with that.

While I love RATM, maybe try using the built in Smart Actions app to change your ringer to a more "work friendly" tone during your normal working hours.

Steel36 · January 31st, 2013, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacejunkiehsv

Have any of you found a solution to the high ringer volume? I have mine set to as low as it will go before just being on vibrate. It is not good for work. I was just in someone's office talking and my Rage Against The Machine ringtone went off, and it was loud.

I have not and will not root my device. I am using Volume Controle+ as my volumes control app. I might just find a relatively quiet ringtone or part of a song and go with that.

Yeah, the software update actually fixed my volume scale issues. Now it's normal.

bigbadwulff · February 1st, 2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lowenart

I'm actually having a very annoying problem with the volume output. It is very loud and generally isn't a problem, like when using the stock media player, however when i play Pandora it absolutely kills my speakers. I actually blew up all 4 of my door speakers listening to Pandora on this phone. Lowering the phones volume doesn't fix the problem either. Even when the volume is low and the music is quiet you can still hear the speakers distorting and making popping sounds.

I really like this phone but if i can't use it to listen to Pandora in my car that's a deal breaker.

Anyone have any suggestions? I've tried downloading an EQ app and lowering the sliders and Vol output, but even then there is noticeable distortion. Fortunately Toyota paid for my speaker repair this time, but they said they won't do it again. So I either need to fix this problem or say peace out to the M.

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arej00dazed · March 15th, 2013, 09:48 AM

My issues with volume is while listenting to music with headphones. At the lowest phone volume level, its still too loud.

AMoonlitStar · March 25th, 2013, 12:10 AM

I use headphones with an independent volume control so I can listen to my phone at a softer, less jarring volume, but that doesn't do much to keep me from being startled when it goes off while I'm not wearing headphones. I definitely wish there was a lower low end volume on this model.