Is It Easy to Replace Speaker on S5

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• #1

Hi all, I have modded the Galaxy S5 mixer_paths.xml so that it will use earpiece aswell while playing music, watching youtube etc.

I found this on monivan's stereomod thread for the xperia Z (which i have) and I find it so cool that I wanted this on my wife's S5 so now I'm sharing here with you!

First of all, PLEASE DO A BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT FILE BEFORE PROCEEDING!!
It is located in /system/etc/mixer_paths.xml

DISCLAIMER:

Everything you do is your choice, if you missing any important call or getting fired because of alarm didn't work, you busting your earpiece or thermonuclear war starts off and you point your finger at me, I will laugh at you.
I take no responsibility for your actions.

REQUIREMENTS :
-Rooted phone with busybox installed
-Stock rom (may also work on AOSP/CM, don't know try it yourself and let know here)
-galaxy s5 g900f
-users reported to work on note 10.1 and s4 also.

HOW TO INSTALL:
1. Download mixer_paths_xx_xx.zip
(Download links in download section)
(if not available request desktop version)

2. Move your stock/current mixer_paths.xml from /system/etc to any location on your sd card.

3. Unzip the zip file you just downloaded and copy mixer_paths.xml to /system/etc and set correct permission rw-r-r a.k.a. 0644
Like this:
XX0
X00
X00

4. Reboot

5. Turn down your volume before using and increase slowly to test safely.

I tuned volume values so that sound is not distorting at all kind of genres, with stock Samsung music player at full volume with no equaliser settings active.
But please be careful using this!!

Also I think S5 has much better earpiece than xperia Z or Z1, much more clear bass coming thru.

To test if this works see: Left/Right Stereo Audio/Visual Test.: http://youtu.be/dvqbq_0jZ_U

Have fun!

NOTE:
I now have made multiple versions made, to better fit everybody's needing.
I have made loud and normal versions, and I have made version with and without combined channels.

SINGLE AND DUAL CHANNEL?

TUTORIAL:

DOWNLOAD SECTION

Combined channels:
-loud
http://www.mediafire.com/view/f4uvmvj0wr82y97
-normal
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1rgx6jkrwwl8duy

Separated channels:
-loud
http://www.mediafire.com/view/xrvp9gsk4w20262
-normal
http://www.mediafire.com/view/5a7hd861dhbppca

Swapped separated channels:
-loud
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ujbeheq04esk9i7/swapped_rx1.90_rx7.80single.zip
-normal
http://www.mediafire.com/download/awspttlhppdl2za/swapped_rx1.86_rx7.74single.zip

CHANGELOG:

V1
-initial release

V1.1
-combined left and right channel on both speakers
-little clearer bass
-Earpiece slightly boost

V1.2
-multiple versions

V1.3
-added swapped channel versions at request of @smartypants88

Bugs: not working for 900H (not yet, if someone provide me correct files for it i will try)

CREDITS: @monivan for making this for XZ, without him you wouldn't have this by now @dontbelive for finding this on Z1, without him monivan didn't bring this to XZ @Sony @samsung for the wonderful mixer_paths.xml
@my girlfriend for testing on her brandnew gold S5 xD

Last edited: Nov 16, 2014

• #2

Well done! Good luck, dude! Keep it up!

• #5

Mediafire not available

You have to request desktop page in your browser, as stated in OP

Try it yourself, just make backup before as I described.
If not work, send me your mixer_paths.xml :thumbup:

• #6

Works on AOSP 4.4.4. Running on Nameless ROM right now and it sounds beautiful.

• #7

Works on AOSP 4.4.4. Running on Nameless ROM right now and it sounds beautiful.

Yeah I'm glad you're enjoying it! :thumbup:

• #8

Will this MOD damage or have any ill effects on the ear piece?

• #12

So, does this actually use both speakers to play sounds?

• #13

So, does this actually use both speakers to play sounds?

Yes

• #14

Ive noticed for music and ringtones its amazing. However, I hear distortion for notification sounds for some reason. Doesn't make sense though? Has anyone else experienced this?

Did you try another notification sound? Do you use v4a or something?
Do you use any volume mod?
Also, you can try lowering ring volume a step and let me know if it still persist.

• #15

hey even i did try the mod there is an improvement in sound quality but the base is still not clear as of sony devices...and really I would appreciate your efforts

• #16

hey even i did try the mod there is an improvement in sound quality but the base is still not clear as of sony devices...and really I would appreciate your efforts

I can make another version with an filter for which may or may not improve it.

Anyway I'm owning an Z myself and I'd tested this mod on my wife's s5 but when compared I think s5 has much clearer bass than the Z.
Do you use any equaliser setting or other audio mod?
If so, make them undone and test again :thumbup:

• #17

This is great sir. Very impressed. The sound is fabulous.

Thank you.

Sent from my kick butt GoldenEye flashed SM-G900W8 using XDA Premium HD app

• #20

New version is up, lemme know what you think guys!

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Source: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/soundmod-s5_surroundsound-update-v1-3-16-11.2902915/

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