Nexus devices might hold a lot of popularity and functionality but it does hold back when it comes to the sound volume, as an adverse aspect. But developers at XDA-Developers Forum never stay aback from exploring and vitalizing things, they always have their hands put forth with the solution to every problem, no matter how big or how small it is.
Lately, a known Recognized Contributor Misledz (Donate to developer) @XDA has managed to incorporate a Mod which not only improves the overall device sound but also adds an amazing Equalizer to the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Galaxy Nexus. So, if you’re seeking to improve your Nexus device’s overall sound, then you must try this.
Following are the specified areas where this Mod puts it action in:
- Ringtone
- Music
- Notifications
- Loudspeaker sound
- Headset/ear-piece sound
- In-call volume
Warning!
- This Mod is to be used only and only on Nexus 4, Nexus 7 & Galaxy Nexus. Please do not bother to even download it for any other device.
- Read and understand the Instructions and Information properly before proceeding any further.
- Flash/Use this Mod at your own risk. DroidViews or any of its members will not be held responsible for any kind of damage to your device.
Prerequisites
- Custom Recovery Installed (Follow Nexus4 Guide, Nexus 7 Guide or Galaxy Nexus Guide, if you haven’t installed it yet)
- JellyBean ROM (Stock or Custom)
- Custom Kernel with high quality audio tweak enabled (Franco’s Kernel, Trinity, AirKernel etc)
- Nandroid Backup (Backup your complete ROM via Recovery or use this App)
- Enable USB Debugging [Link]
- Android SDK Installed [Link]
How to Install
- Download the latest NexusLouder flash-able for your device. [Nexus 4 | Nexus 7 | Galaxy Nexus]
- Connect your device to PC via USB cable.
- Copy the downloaded .zip to your device’s Internal Storage.
- Open Command Prompt window and type in the following command to direct your device to boot into recovery mode:
adb reboot recovery
- Disconnect the device.
- In CWM: Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > select the zip and flash it.
- In TWRP: Install > choose the zip and flash it.
- Reboot the device when flashed successfully.
Congratulations, you shall now enjoy the worthy sound improvisations on your Nexus device.
Notes
- Compatible only with 4.2.1 & 4.2.2
- Supported all major music players; Google Play Music, PowerAMP, Apollo, PlayerPro etc.
- To allow PowerAMP to be controlled by external DSP/EQ you must disable Direct Volume Control under Audio Tweaks in Settings.
- Use headsets/ear-pieces to detect the variable difference in effects.
- Use good quality headsets/ear-pieces. Bad quality headsets are useless here, it may even worsen the sound.
- Configure EIZO by going to Settings > Sounds > Music Effects and select EIZO
- If you do not have the “Music Effects” sub menu then EIZO should be enabled by default since it’s the only DSP present.
In any case if you decide to revert back, head over here and download the revert flash-able zip and follow the same method to flash it.
Been through issues installing? or if you got any queries, post ’em here. For direct developer support, visit the respective XDA threads.
Hi.. do u have an update for this mode? for os 4.3.. thanks…
Not now. When it is updated, we shall add it here too.
my nexus 7 is rooted install beat software. after that i upgrade the beat software with latest version on 1 mobile market. after i updated the beat audio software my nexus 7 audio effect wont work, pls help me to recover the audio effect on nexus 7
Are you using this mod ? Or, the beats audio mod from the Play Store?