Sound mods? Anyone using one, or more? - ZTE Axon 7 Questions & Answers

For those that are rooted, are you using something other than Dolby Atmos for your EQ? The more I use Dolby Atmos, the more I dislike it. It sounds good, but I have issues with it:
1) It seems to enable and disable at random
2) It'll switch profiles between songs - If I like my custom profile better, it will switch back to music on the next song. Not all the time, but most of the time
3) I'll have a preset *almost* the way I want it, but when I go back to adjust just one slider, like 20 seconds later, the EQ completely re-adjusts and I have to basically start over
4) (probably the biggest reason) It isn't comparable with my favorite music player, n7. Dolby crashes and cannot be started again, even if you uninstall n7. Only fix is a factory reset.
I seen the thread about v4a, but it makes Dolby Atmos crash. If I were to freeze Dolby, or uninstall it using Tibu, or ROM Toolbox, can I install v4a or a different sound mod and have it work?

I see no point in installing a sound mod when we have a Hi-Fi chip + Dolby Atmos

tele_jas said:
For those that are rooted, are you using something other than Dolby Atmos for your EQ? The more I use Dolby Atmos, the more I dislike it. It sounds good, but I have issues with it:
1) It seems to enable and disable at random
2) It'll switch profiles between songs - If I like my custom profile better, it will switch back to music on the next song. Not all the time, but most of the time
3) I'll have a preset *almost* the way I want it, but when I go back to adjust just one slider, like 20 seconds later, the EQ completely re-adjusts and I have to basically start over
4) (probably the biggest reason) It isn't comparable with my favorite music player, n7. Dolby crashes and cannot be started again, even if you uninstall n7. Only fix is a factory reset.
I seen the thread about v4a, but it makes Dolby Atmos crash. If I were to freeze Dolby, or uninstall it using Tibu, or ROM Toolbox, can I install v4a or a different sound mod and have it work?
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Hello
I tried to use poweramp, but this isn´t dolby Atmos enabled, but, I ´m using Jetaudio plus... and this works PERFECT, remember that this sound app was designed for use in high -end mp3 players ( like cowon), and i can say with full confidence that works great with dolby atmos, boosting very well the music in the speakersphone, in the bluetooth car stereo and headphones ( wired and wireless)... this app bringing bass optimization ( in the original speakersphone the bass is very poor), let me know your experience, i´ll try to help

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Please don't recommend warez. Against XDA rules. Getting paid apps for free is warez.
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i love when someone expresses gratitude with an aid. The post was edited

tele_jas said:
For those that are rooted, are you using something other than Dolby Atmos for your EQ? The more I use Dolby Atmos, the more I dislike it. It sounds good, but I have issues with it:
1) It seems to enable and disable at random
2) It'll switch profiles between songs - If I like my custom profile better, it will switch back to music on the next song. Not all the time, but most of the time
3) I'll have a preset *almost* the way I want it, but when I go back to adjust just one slider, like 20 seconds later, the EQ completely re-adjusts and I have to basically start over
4) (probably the biggest reason) It isn't comparable with my favorite music player, n7. Dolby crashes and cannot be started again, even if you uninstall n7. Only fix is a factory reset.
I seen the thread about v4a, but it makes Dolby Atmos crash. If I were to freeze Dolby, or uninstall it using Tibu, or ROM Toolbox, can I install v4a or a different sound mod and have it work?
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I've updated my post with instructions on how I got it working. If your looking for the best audio tweaks look no further then Viper4android.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/help/dac-dobly-viper4android-v4a-t3448726

any way to get dolby atmos to work with MXplayer?

XblackdemonX said:
I see no point in installing a sound mod when we have a Hi-Fi chip + Dolby Atmos
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My understanding is that the HIFI chip doesn't work with apps that don't support it. Is that wrong? I never notice it and Atmos doing much for Google Play Music

Ricardo_G said:
Hello
I tried to use poweramp, but this isn´t dolby Atmos enabled, but, I ´m using Jetaudio plus... and this works PERFECT, remember that this sound app was designed for use in high -end mp3 players ( like cowon), and i can say with full confidence that works great with dolby atmos, boosting very well the music in the speakersphone, in the bluetooth car stereo and headphones ( wired and wireless)... this app bringing bass optimization ( in the original speakersphone the bass is very poor), let me know your experience, i´ll try to help
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you could use Poweramp with atmos you have to disable Direct Volume control uncheck it
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raw2000j said:
you could use Poweramp with atmos you have to disable Direct Volume control uncheck it
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Yep, I used Poweramp for while like this.....But, as bad as my reasoning sounds, I don't like the UI of Poweramp any more - Very Gingerbread-ish. It was fine for the last 3+ years, but I guess I'm just tired of it. I'm, anxiously, awaiting the new release of Poweramp (I'm a beta user) that has the redesigned interface.
In the meantime, I've found a few other players that work well that "look prettier".
- Shuttle+ has been my #1 "backup" player for the past 4 or 5 years. It's simple, but has most of the features I need
- RocketPlayer - I found on Amazons app store for $3.99 (vs Google Play for $6.99) and I really like it too!
But, the reason I started this thread is because I dislike Dolby Atmos. It constantly resets, turns off, changes profiles and was incompatible with my favorite player (n7 Player) - Actually, it's more like n7 is incompatible with Dolby Atmos and disables it system wide when installed. Prior to B27, it crashed Dolby Atmos and the only way to get it back was a factory reset.
So, in order to avoid Dolby Atmos and use players I liked and still have system wide audio enhancements, I was looking for a good system-wide sound mod. I know Viper4Android is the #1 go to for that, but I had a few issues with it not turning on and having to re-start my phone. But, in all honesty, I flashed a mod package that had V4A included, not as a stand-alone. So I may try it by itself, without the rest of the mod?

tele_jas said:
For those that are rooted, are you using something other than Dolby Atmos for your EQ? The more I use Dolby Atmos, the more I dislike it. It sounds good, ... can I install v4a or a different sound mod and have it work?
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I'm on One Plus 3T Oreo 8.0 rooted, years using V4A and n7 player. Dolby Atmos alone seems to me a better solution. V4A is absolute freedom (a mess) and didn't find a player better than n7. Are you on Oreo version? You already have all we are looking for!

lcsd said:
I'm on One Plus 3T Oreo 8.0 rooted, years using V4A and n7 player. Dolby Atmos alone seems to me a better solution. V4A is absolute freedom (a mess) and didn't find a player better than n7. Are you on Oreo version? You already have all we are looking for!
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Well, I actually no longer have the A7.....The Samsung S8 lured me away with the big "edge-to-edge" screen. But honestly, I wish I still had the A7 sometimes.
But, the S8 is achieving the main results I was looking for...... I was flashing different ROMs on the A7, almost daily, sometimes 2-4 times daily - Plus all the different mods out there for rooted phones. I was literally addicted and would do this for 4-5 hours nightly. I had to step away from it all and get a phone that was not easily rooted...... My choice was an iPhone or a Samsung. Since I HATE iPhones, I went with the lesser of the 2 evils.
Ok, off my soap-box.... I do miss the amazing sound of the A7!

I find Dolby Atmos unreliable too, but really only use it when playing a video. For music I just use Jet Audio HD plus. Sounds great. Actually un-modded mine and my Son's Huawei Mate 7 and installed Jet instead of having a permissive system and Viper.
This is probably the best phone I've had in regards to being on a stock ROM. I would look at root and debloat if no updates were coming though. Easy to un-root it once de-bloated.

RobboW said:
I find Dolby Atmos unreliable too, but really only use it when playing a video. For music I just use Jet Audio HD plus. Sounds great. Actually un-modded mine and my Son's Huawei Mate 7 and installed Jet instead of having a permissive system and Viper.
This is probably the best phone I've had in regards to being on a stock ROM. I would look at root and debloat if no updates were coming though. Easy to un-root it once de-bloated.
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You can have enforcing + viper if you use the magisk module though

That's good to know!
I haven't used Magisk yet but for my phone, even if I mod it, it needs to be un-rooted again for root checking apps. Kind of limits mods. I assume Magisk is like Xposed, needing root? I know nothing about it yet.

RobboW said:
That's good to know!
I haven't used Magisk yet but for my phone, even if I mod it, it needs to be un-rooted again for root checking apps. Kind of limits mods. I assume Magisk is like Xposed, needing root? I know nothing about it yet.
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No, Magisk doesn't need root, it provides root for a ROM. It's an alternative to SuperSU.
Magisk has the ability to hide root from some apps if needed. Items like banking apps and whatnot may still work and SafetyNet passes in most cases.
From what I've read. Never needed to do any of that myself.
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RobboW said:
That's good to know!
I haven't used Magisk yet but for my phone, even if I mod it, it needs to be un-rooted again for root checking apps. Kind of limits mods. I assume Magisk is like Xposed, needing root? I know nothing about it yet.
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Lol... The whole point about Magisk is being able to modify the system without triggering safetynet. Basically you don't have to unroot or anything, it's like you have your phone stock but you can have a bunch of modifications installed...
It was an alternative to SuperSU. But right now I can say with all certainty that SuperSU is an alternative to Magisk. It makes very little sense to use SuperSU especially since those Chinese guys bought it and made a mess with v2.80

A2017g I need help
Hi I installed the LO 14 everything work great even the speakers! However I can't use the headphones. It's not possible to make them work! No sound via headphones...
I deleted from os audio fx and cm audio and install dolby with viper. Have to say that even youtube always is freeze when the headset are pluged. The icon of the head... when plug show in about 5 second and that time phone is froze after that there no sound.
Sound via call work proper but on the apps no.
When i back to stock by full edl i saw there's a similar problem the connect the headphones the dolby is off and to work correct the dolby need to be on.
Please help how the hell I can make work proper headphones...
Any help.
Thanks,
Bart

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Equalizer problems: sound gets "less" when using it

hello,
i've searched now for a while and could not find a solution for this problem:
on my device (and this was the same with my note2) and on stock kernels i could not get the equalizer function properly.
the stock equalizer does not alter the sound in the right way, in fact it makes it LESS "loud" on the opposite frequencies i want to adjust.
example: if i want to add heights the bass goes down significantly, but no hights are added. same for adding bass: the heigts go down, but the bass level did not increase. if i turn the EQ off, the sound get much louder then, although i adjusted the typically "U" formed curve!
as far as my search showed this is a problem for other people as well, here in the note3 forum there are almost no postings regarding this.
is your EQ working as expected?
what apps do you use? stock music player or something different? i use google play music, but its the same for other apps as well.
even tried to remove all other music apps (as suggested in some postings) due to possible conflicts, but this wont help! i also installed a different equalizer app (and removed the stock one, after only disabling it) from the market, same results.
on my note2 i had the same issue, the only thing which helped was to flash a custom kernel. with this i was able to use equalizers the way they were meant!
does someone has some experience here?
regards,
markus
TML1504 said:
hello,
i've searched now for a while and could not find a solution for this problem:
on my device (and this was the same with my note2) and on stock kernels i could not get the equalizer function properly.
the stock equalizer does not alter the sound in the right way, in fact it makes it LESS "loud" on the opposite frequencies i want to adjust.
example: if i want to add heights the bass goes down significantly, but no hights are added. same for adding bass: the heigts go down, but the bass level did not increase. if i turn the EQ off, the sound get much louder then, although i adjusted the typically "U" formed curve!
as far as my search showed this is a problem for other people as well, here in the note3 forum there are almost no postings regarding this.
is your EQ working as expected?
what apps do you use? stock music player or something different? i use google play music, but its the same for other apps as well.
even tried to remove all other music apps (as suggested in some postings) due to possible conflicts, but this wont help! i also installed a different equalizer app (and removed the stock one, after only disabling it) from the market, same results.
on my note2 i had the same issue, the only thing which helped was to flash a custom kernel. with this i was able to use equalizers the way they were meant!
does someone has some experience here?
regards,
markus
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i use poweramp and have no problem ,was using faux kernel with fauxsound app sound was excellent, but with firmware update faux kernel the camera is not working so im on stock kernel but poweramp is still working ok with good bass
jaythenut said:
i use poweramp and have no problem ,was using faux kernel with fauxsound app sound was excellent, but with firmware update faux kernel the camera is not working so im on stock kernel but poweramp is still working ok with good bass
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thx for the answer,
i used poweramp for years, and it did me an excellent job! but for convenience i switched to google play some time ago, and since then i have this equalizer problem with samsung stock kernels! if i remember right this is since the introduction of 4.0 or 4.1!
because of my migration to google play i would need a solution how to get the equalizer right, and i'm curious if other people have the same problem! and: if someone managed to get it work!
I would try ViPER4Android
Thread (very overwhelming):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
designgears said:
I would try ViPER4Android
Thread (very overwhelming):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
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thx, you are my hero!!!
problem solved, VIPER4A is really brilliant!!!
and most important: IT WORKS!!!
guys, try this, the sound improves a lot!!!
TML1504 said:
thx, you are my hero!!!
problem solved, VIPER4A is really brilliant!!!
and most important: IT WORKS!!!
guys, try this, the sound improves a lot!!!
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Now I know this is many years old, but I see from your sig you have an S8+ now. Do you still have this issue with the stock EQ? I'm getting exactly the same behaviour with the S8+ and the S9+, turning any slider up just seems to cut the entire volume down, it's so annoying!

Speaker Mod(SYSTEM WIDE)for Android N?

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has successfully found a working SYSTEM WIDE speaker mod for N that improves quality and volume.
I used to love Dolby Atmos. I know there are some of these floating around but didnt know if it was working with N system wide. I prefer not to use V4a but if it's the only option I will.
Thanks all.
Sheetzie03 said:
Hi guys, I wondering if anyone has successfully found a working SYSTEM WIDE speaker mod for N that improves quality and volume.
I used to love Dolby Atmos. I know there are some of these floating around but didnt know if it was working with N system wide. I prefer not to use V4a but if it's the only option I will.
Thanks all.
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Hey i know if you flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/development/rom-weta-v1-0-t3350665 it has all the best audio sound i could find. It is built on Nougat. it does also come with V4a but just keep it turned off it you don't want to use it.
h3rnand3zz said:
Hey i know if you flash this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/development/rom-weta-v1-0-t3350665 it has all the best audio sound i could find. It is built on Nougat. it does also come with V4a but just keep it turned off it you don't want to use it.
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Hey thanks.
Yeah I did see that rom. I may try it in the future but for right now I'm sticking with Tupac4u's debloated stock rom. I'd like to find something I could simply flash like Dolby Atmos that used to work on prior versions of Android.
I appreciate the recommendation tho. Will probably eventually try that rom.
Thanks
I grabbed the files from here and flashed. I have both Dolby Atmos and VIper working without any issues on stock N. Enjoy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
john7760 said:
I grabbed the files from here and flashed. I have both Dolby Atmos and VIper working without any issues on stock N. Enjoy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
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Hey what files did you flash exactly....I see a whole lot of files to potentially download.
Thanks
h3rnand3zz said:
Hey what files did you flash exactly....I see a whole lot of files to potentially download.
Thanks
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Navigate through the "Numbers" folders to the Numbers 2.1 file and the Atlmos GUI addon.
john7760 said:
I grabbed the files from here and flashed. I have both Dolby Atmos and VIper working without any issues on stock N. Enjoy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
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Really?
Niiiice. Gotta try this, I sure hope this works bec iv been told before something works many times and It didnt for me. Thanks a lot tho. Fingers crossed, will Download and install those 2 exact files and report back.
Edit: @john7760
I did what you said. Flashed those 2 zip files.
Can't get Atmos to work
Thought maybe I had to delete music FX , did that, still didn't work, then thought I had to change selinux , did that, tried permissive and enforcing, no go.
Has no effect on Spotify, YouTube.
Don't know what else to try
Sheetzie03 said:
Really?
Niiiice. Gotta try this, I sure hope this works bec iv been told before something works many times and It didnt for me. Thanks a lot tho. Fingers crossed, will Download and install those 2 exact files and report back.
Edit:
I did what you said. Flashed those 2 zip files.
Can't get Atmos to work
Thought maybe I had to delete music FX , did that, still didn't work, then thought I had to change selinux , did that, tried permissive and enforcing, no go.
Has no effect on Spotify, YouTube.
Don't know what else to try
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Did you delete or rename the audioeffects conf file in vendor/etc?
john7760 said:
Did you delete or rename the audioeffects conf file in vendor/etc?
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No, was it in the op of that thread? I must of missed it. There was a lot of info, I skimmed over and missed it I guess. What do I exactly have to do? Well I'll just go to that op again.
Thanks
john7760 said:
Did you delete or rename the audioeffects conf file in vendor/etc?
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Just reread the op , didn't see anything where it said to do anything with Audioeffects conf in vendor/etc.
What am I suppose to do, delete it or rename it to what?
Sheetzie03 said:
Just reread the op , didn't see anything where it said to do anything with Audioeffects conf in vendor/etc.
What am I suppose to do, delete it or rename it to what?
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It is in most of the viper/Atmos threads. Just add .bak to the end of the file then reboot
john7760 said:
It is in most of the viper/Atmos threads. Just add .bak to the end of the file then reboot
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I'll try it, thanks for the time.
john7760 said:
It is in most of the viper/Atmos threads. Just add .bak to the end of the file then reboot
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Renamed the audio_effects.conf to audio_effects.conf.bak reboot
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Same.
Still no go. Just to be clear I'm trying for the speaker only. Nothing else. Neither viper or Atmos is working for speaker with anything.
Sheetzie03 said:
Renamed the audio_effects.conf to audio_effects.conf.bak reboot
Same.
Still no go. Just to be clear I'm trying for the speaker only. Nothing else. Neither viper or Atmos is working for speaker with anything.
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Oh sorry. It will work well with Bluetooth or headset but no real effect on speakers themselves.
Sheetzie03 said:
Renamed the audio_effects.conf to audio_effects.conf.bak reboot
Same.
Still no go. Just to be clear I'm trying for the speaker only. Nothing else. Neither viper or Atmos is working for speaker with anything.
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Have you also followed the select/deselect instructions when you first open V4A in the ARISE thread? Up until now, I'd had zero luck getting any sound mod to stick or work system wide on N. I still haven't tested enough to know if it's system-wide, sticks through multiple re-boots or works for speaker and bluetooth, but so far on headphones, so good. Like you, I'm on tupac4u's debloat N, as I couldn't keep a clean system after all my sound mod attempts on the stock OTA. If it helps, here's exactly what I did:
- make build.prop copy for restore purposes
- reboot to TWRP
- flash ARISE 2.11 file (also flashed the Atmos GUI add-on, but I can't stand that app)
- reboot system
- rename /vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf by appending .bak
- reboot system
- begin playing audio file, open V4A
- select/deselect/select enable and then begin adjusting settings
As I said, not sure if things will stick, but got it working better than before and the sound is considerably better than the most recent Viper4Android mod.
PS - I agree on those instructions. I think guitardedhero could use some editing help, as the copy is such a wall of text, getting the info or files you need is a real challenge.
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john7760 said:
Oh sorry. It will work well with Bluetooth or headset but no real effect on speakers themselves.
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Is this different from the past? I've found V4A speaker optimization really nice for the 6p. You don't have many settings other than making them louder and clearer, but there is still a noticeable improvement.
john7760 said:
Oh sorry. It will work well with Bluetooth or headset but no real effect on speakers themselves.
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Yeah as the name states, looking for a speaker mod, still, appreciate the try in helping me.
ultyrunner said:
Have you also followed the select/deselect instructions when you first open V4A in the ARISE thread? Up until now, I'd had zero luck getting any sound mod to stick or work system wide on N. I still haven't tested enough to know if it's system-wide, sticks through multiple re-boots or works for speaker and bluetooth, but so far on headphones, so good. Like you, I'm on tupac4u's debloat N, as I couldn't keep a clean system after all my sound mod attempts on the stock OTA. If it helps, here's exactly what I did:
- make build.prop copy for restore purposes
- reboot to TWRP
- flash ARISE 2.11 file (also flashed the Atmos GUI add-on, but I can't stand that app)
- reboot system
- rename /vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf by appending .bak
- reboot system
- begin playing audio file, open V4A
- select/deselect/select enable and then begin adjusting settings
As I said, not sure if things will stick, but got it working better than before and the sound is considerably better than the most recent Viper4Android mod.
PS - I agree on those instructions. I think guitardedhero could use some editing help, as the copy is such a wall of text, getting the info or files you need is a real challenge.
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Is this different from the past? I've found V4A speaker optimization really nice for the 6p. You don't have many settings other than making them louder and clearer, but there is still a noticeable improvement.
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Thanks. I will have to try your steps . Im pretty sure I did close to that and couldn't get either to work. I actually prefer Atmos app over V4a app , but if all I can get is V4a to work, I'll take it, I just want to be able to improve the quality and volume a bit if I can, as long as V4a can do exactly what Atmos can do, I mean to be able to adjust certain eq settings. I know V4a app has that in it, just hoped it worked just like Atmos did.
I am running a custom kernel, I wouldn't think that would matter tho.
Like I said, I'll give it a try. Will check back. Thanks again for your time.
Sheetzie03 said:
Yeah as the name states, looking for a speaker mod, still, appreciate the try in helping me.
Thanks. I will have to try your steps . Im pretty sure I did close to that and couldn't get either to work. I actually prefer Atmos app over V4a app , but if all I can get is V4a to work, I'll take it, I just want to be able to improve the quality and volume a bit if I can, as long as V4a can do exactly what Atmos can do, I mean to be able to adjust certain eq settings. I know V4a app has that in it, just hoped it worked just like Atmos did.
I am running a custom kernel, I wouldn't think that would matter tho.
Like I said, I'll give it a try. Will check back. Thanks again for your time.
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I run ElementalX and had it in place through the entire flashing process. The one thing I forgot was that I disabled MusicFX through TB after I flashed ARISE V4A. I actually find V4A set to expert UI has about as many tweaks as one could stand. Always found Atmos very clunky to use, but to each his own.
The external speaker is definitely improved, too. Finally, my system notifications are clearly using V4A, so it would appear on first blush that it's truly system wide. It will be interesting to see what happens after my next reboot, but very happy so far as I thought I'd have to stick with stock sound for the foreseeable future. Still waiting for that damned factory image.
ultyrunner said:
I run ElementalX and had it in place through the entire flashing process. The one thing I forgot was that I disabled MusicFX through TB after I flashed ARISE V4A. I actually find V4A set to expert UI has about as many tweaks as one could stand. Always found Atmos very clunky to use, but to each his own.
The external speaker is definitely improved, too. Finally, my system notifications are clearly using V4A, so it would appear on first blush that it's truly system wide. It will be interesting to see what happens after my next reboot, but very happy so far as I thought I'd have to stick with stock sound for the foreseeable future. Still waiting for that damned factory image.
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Well that's what I liked about Atmos. It's simple compared to V4a.
Yeah the more I hear from you the more I'm worried it's just not gonna work for me for some reason, bec im pretty sure I did what you said, maybe not in that exact order. Although,
Instead of freezing Music Fx I deleted it.
Soon as I get a chance I'll try in exactly the order you said, I don't see how it can't work if we are running the same thing, unless another mod I'm using or an app I'm running could have something to do with it.
Frustrating.
Thank
you.
Edit: just noticed, the 1st guy said to flash numbers 2.1
You are saying to flash 2.11, could that be something,?
Also when you say select, deselect, select enable to mean press the check mark, uncheck, then check again?
Edit 2:
I had tried YouTube , Spotify, and notifications on my first attempt with no luck. But before I retried with your exact steps I figured lemme dl an mp3 to see, and it does work playing a random mp3 on speaker but nothing else. Is this normal?
Sheetzie03 said:
Well that's what I liked about Atmos. It's simple compared to V4a.
Yeah the more I hear from you the more I'm worried it's just not gonna work for me for some reason, bec im pretty sure I did what you said, maybe not in that exact order. Although,
Instead of freezing Music Fx I deleted it.
Soon as I get a chance I'll try in exactly the order you said, I don't see how it can't work if we are running the same thing, unless another mod I'm using or an app I'm running could have something to do with it.
Frustrating.
Thank
you.
Edit: just noticed, the 1st guy said to flash numbers 2.1
You are saying to flash 2.11, could that be something,?
Also when you say select, deselect, select enable to mean press the check mark, uncheck, then check again?
Edit 2:
I had tried YouTube , Spotify, and notifications on my first attempt with no luck. But before I retried with your exact steps I figured lemme dl an mp3 to see, and it does work playing a random mp3 on speaker but nothing else. Is this normal?
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The ARISE thread suggests an order of doing things for V4A, so take a look at that (if you can scroll through all the text). 2.11 is just the most recent zip in the repository. Good luck. I mostly use it for Play Music. Haven't tested YouTube or other media apps.
ultyrunner said:
The ARISE thread suggests an order of doing things for V4A, so take a look at that (if you can scroll through all the text). 2.11 is just the most recent zip in the repository. Good luck. I mostly use it for Play Music. Haven't tested YouTube or other media apps.
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Ugh. Finding even the ARISE installation is super inconsistent as to whether it sticks and sometimes even from song to song. Think I'll dirty flash the ROM and then flash Extreme Beats as I find it helps a bit. With that and additional gain from ElementalX, it'll be livable with MusicFX. I'm going to wait until Nougat sound mod dev is a little more mature.

Serious Simple Audio Improvement (?)

Ok I'm an audiophile musician, as many of you I think
and, though stock audio just works I'm trying to look at audio mods here
I looked in many threads and I can see that ARISE is very well known, supported and loved, but looks like is very customizeable and confusing....
dolby atmos in apps section doesn't work well, it lowers volume and...well, I can't feel any improvement
viper4android should be nice, but I never tried it
now...what are you using? things that work nice and stable, with quality enhancements....don't need thousands of profiles or eq since I'm a big fan of flat sound (the way is meant to be listened)
Thank you for your attention, once we'll have some satisfactory answer I'll make a poll and a general AIO audiophile thread with all working options as referral.
EDIT: ARISE audio system simple guide​
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
go to this thread, don't be scared, just search for lastest deuteronomy zip and flash it
you will find a nice app called viper4arise that will let you manage settings separately for every audio output with simple and nice UI
you can also import presets and plugins, but it's secondary.
Im going to tune in on this. Would like to install ARISE on my nexus (comes with Viper4Android) but there are so many versions to choose from, it gets a bit confusing.
Any tips on which ARISE works for our phone on 7.1.1 ?
ARISE is the right answer. It's customizable for true audiophiles but simply flashing it seriously improves audio quality without you having to tweak anything. Seriously. I know there are several zips for ARISE. Just make sure you get the most current stable release (Deuteronomy� 2.3.3) and I usually go for the smallest zip file because I don't need all of the extra stuff like Dolby Atmos and whatnot. It comes with a modified version of the Viper4Android app that allows you to tweak settings to your liking. The app, by default, is setup for novices or people that don't need to get too specific with any settings so you can boost bass, enable clarity options, spectrum extension, etc. by toggling the switch next to it. Simple as that.
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ARISE is the right answer. It's customizable for true audiophiles but simply flashing it seriously improves audio quality without you having to tweak anything. Seriously. I know there are several zips for ARISE. Just make sure you get the most current stable release (Deuteronomy? 2.3.3) and I usually go for the smallest zip file because I don't need all of the extra stuff like Dolby Atmos and whatnot. It comes with a modified version of the Viper4Android app that allows you to tweak settings to your liking. The app, by default, is setup for novices or people that don't need to get too specific with any settings so you can boost bass, enable clarity options, spectrum extension, etc. by toggling the switch next to it. Simple as that.
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so. you suggest to flash deuteronomy (lastest) and...just that? what about plugins, the prop editor that comes with hell of documentation...profiles and stuff...none of that?
if you're sure it works, is stable enough, simple and it has graphic (not text editing or changing files on system) settings through an app....I'm going to test it right now....
throcker said:
so. you suggest to flash deuteronomy (lastest) and...just that? what about plugins, the prop editor that comes with hell of documentation...profiles and stuff...none of that?
if you're sure it works, is stable enough, simple and it has graphic (not text editing or changing files on system) settings through an app....I'm going to test it right now....
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There's a zip with v4a profiles, Copy it to v4a directory in sdcard and choose Audiophile 10.0
Envoyé de mon Nexus 5X en utilisant Tapatalk
throcker said:
so. you suggest to flash deuteronomy (lastest) and...just that? what about plugins, the prop editor that comes with hell of documentation...profiles and stuff...none of that?
if you're sure it works, is stable enough, simple and it has graphic (not text editing or changing files on system) settings through an app....I'm going to test it right now....
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I never did any of that. I just flashed, booted up, went into the ARISE V4A app and toggled the options I wanted. There was an immediate difference in audio quality. You can toggle the options while playing music and hear the difference.
EDIT: Oh. Make sure to disable MusicFX or whatever that nonsense is. Settings > Apps > Show system apps > MusicFX and disable.
Alcolawl said:
I never did any of that. I just flashed, booted up, went into the ARISE V4A app and toggled the options I wanted. There was an immediate difference in audio quality. You can toggle the options while playing music and hear the difference.
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ok! so this is a solution. I'm going to try it right now....
for anyone else who pass here, if there is any other thing you are using please reply here! we want options!
EDIT: Ok guys I tried ARISE and it works damn well, I can manage audio settings without profiles since I know how to tune that, but main mportant thing is that it works.
Now, regarding higher bitrate? or anything else?
Will arise work on stock N with stock kernel?
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Nightshadow931 said:
Will arise work on stock N with stock kernel?
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yes is working great on 7.1.1 for me
throcker said:
yes is working great on 7.1.1 for me
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any review for this?
Alcolawl said:
I never did any of that. I just flashed, booted up, went into the ARISE V4A app and toggled the options I wanted. There was an immediate difference in audio quality. You can toggle the options while playing music and hear the difference.
EDIT: Oh. Make sure to disable MusicFX or whatever that nonsense is. Settings > Apps > Show system apps > MusicFX and disable.
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What settings did you like? First time user and setup using the audiophile settings in the 2nd post.
rmead01 said:
What settings did you like? First time user and setup using the audiophile settings in the 2nd post.
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Really depends on what you're playing the music on. I usually enabled Spectrum Extension (0.4 strength) as a lot of my music is 320kbps MP3 and Bass Boost (default settings) for Bluetooth and Headset (3.5mm jack) while enabling "Speaker Optimization" for the speaker. I mainly use the bluetooth audio in my car and while my car stereo isn't that great but I did throw some Kickers in the front doors. Spectrum Extension is awesome, but make sure to disable it if you're listening to any FLAC files.
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Really depends on what you're playing the music on. I usually enabled Spectrum Extension (0.4 strength) as a lot of my music is 320kbps MP3 and Bass Boost (default settings) for Bluetooth and Headset (3.5mm jack) while enabling "Speaker Optimization" for the speaker. I mainly use the bluetooth audio in my car and while my car stereo isn't that great but I did throw some Kickers in the front doors. Spectrum Extension is awesome, but make sure to disable it if you're listening to any FLAC files.
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I really only listen to music through headphones/AUX in the car so I edited some of those to the audiophiles info in the post. I turned on the spectrum extension and will see how I like it since it's all streamed from spotify (no flac).
Alcolawl said:
EDIT: Oh. Make sure to disable MusicFX or whatever that nonsense is. Settings > Apps > Show system apps > MusicFX and disable.
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Why do you disable MusicFX?
And it's necessary on stock too?
Midomad said:
Why do you disable MusicFX?
And it's necessary on stock too?
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Because it interferes with ARISE / V4A. If you're completely stock with no audio mods there's no point to disabling it.
yoorie016 said:
any review for this?
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reviews like? try it...doesn't fry your phone haha
you can also disable it
throcker said:
reviews like? try it...doesn't fry your phone haha
you can also disable it
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I'm afraid that is the trend right now.
btw, i try it on my phone. I hope i didn't get any bootloops after i root my phone.
yoorie016 said:
I'm afraid that is the trend right now.
btw, i try it on my phone. I hope i didn't get any bootloops after i root my phone.
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aah bootloop is not cauxed by us fu$%!ng un our phone with mods.....is just hardware....when it comes it comes....
meanwhile flash the damn thing!

global equalizer and sound settings

I looked at a G6 on display and I love it. Only thing that troubles me is I can't find the global equalizer and sound settings like the Galaxy S7 has. Is there not a eq that works for everything? That's one thing i hated about my iphone when I had it was listening to pandora or spotify with no eq. flat and boring. I know there's 3rd party Eq's but they're not reliable. For example i put one on my Nexus 7 and now it doesn't work. It shows it's on but it does nothing. the sound sucks. When I had One M7 I had the same problem. the 3rd party EQ apps would only work half the time.
So does the G6 have a global EQ?
wait for root > install viper 4 android > profit
Snapdragon EQ works well
https://htc-one.gadgethacks.com/how...-audio-quality-with-snapdragon-audio-0155924/
shannoncole05 said:
Snapdragon EQ works well
https://htc-one.gadgethacks.com/how...-audio-quality-with-snapdragon-audio-0155924/
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Does that require rooting my phone? I don't know how to root the phone and on Verizon the bootloaders are always locked last I heard. I'm not comfortable with rooting plus when Verizon does tech support they connect to the phone remotely and check the settings and I'm afraid they would see the root and void my warranty.
No root, just install musicfx.apk and the EQ settings will show in Google music settings.
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No root, just install musicfx.apk and the EQ settings will show in Google music settings.
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I was confused because it says: "In order to install it as a system app, you'll need a root-capable file manager, like ES File Explorer, which is what I use."
It needs root coz you need to install it as a system file. No root yet achieved for g6.
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I can't get it to work. I even tried to copy it in the system folder but it said something like I don't have write access. What do I do now for a global eq?
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Just install the apk like any other app and thats it, the eq options will appear in spotify, google music, etc... mine is working fine and with eq settings+highfi dac is amazing
shannoncole05 said:
Snapdragon EQ works well
https://htc-one.gadgethacks.com/how...-audio-quality-with-snapdragon-audio-0155924/
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Working pretty well to me, but only on Google Music and Spotify, I cannot use it on the default music app, but this has his own eq BTW.
Enough to me by now... Hope we'd be able to be root on the H870DS soon....
Hello again...
Just my two cents...
The musicfx.apk on the link before doesn't work well. You cannot make a custom equalization. But if you use the musicfx.apk from the OP5 thread It will work pretty well...
Here is the link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/app-snapdragon-music-fx-caf-t3638473
Anyway, I've ported to Equalizer FX, because it has a better performance for me... You can check it if you want...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devdnua.equalizer.free&hl=es_419
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Hello again...
Just my two cents...
The musicfx.apk on the link before doesn't work well. You cannot make a custom equalization. But if you use the musicfx.apk from the OP5 thread It will work pretty well...
Here is the link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5/themes/app-snapdragon-music-fx-caf-t3638473
Anyway, I've ported to Equalizer FX, because it has a better performance for me... You can check it if you want...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devdnua.equalizer.free&hl=es_419
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Equalizer Fx works great in my Huawei 8, without Premium plug-in, thanks man !

Is there a way to install the Dolby EQ without root?

From what I have read, it looks like root might not be required for the Dolby Atmos software. I really like that EQ. I have a T-Mobile S8+ with locked bootloader, so I am hoping there is a way to install the Dolby software without root. If anyone knows if this is possible, instructions and a link to the latest version would be appreciated, as there are a lot of different versions floating around.
any updates for Dolby atmos on any android no root required?
I had it installed in my Galaxy S8 T-mobile but it makes no difference. In fact, it only gives it s deep base but not a loud sound.
This is how it works :
Once installed, just open Samsung music or Google music and a pop up window will show up saying that dolby atmos is running in the background. I tried it but didn't like it. You can try and maybe works for you. Here is the app.
Works... sort of
Danhack000 said:
I had it installed in my Galaxy S8 T-mobile but it makes no difference. In fact, it only gives it s deep base but not a loud sound.
This is how it works :
Once installed, just open Samsung music or Google music and a pop up window will show up saying that dolby atmos is running in the background. I tried it but didn't like it. You can try and maybe works for you. Here is the app.
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Installed on my Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD there's no way to configure it though cause the equalizer option still only brings up Samsung Sound Alive. Is there a way of getting rid of sound alive without root? I tried package disabler pro and BK package disabler and neither of them seemed to get control over my phone even though I gave it my Samsung Enterprice Licence key. Really dunno what to do. Had it on my old rooted Galaxy A5 and I loved it, but don't wanna woid my warranty on this thing... at least not now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Jakub Charvát said:
Installed on my Galaxy S8 SM-G950FD there's no way to configure it though cause the equalizer option still only brings up Samsung Sound Alive. Is there a way of getting rid of sound alive without root? I tried package disabler pro and BK package disabler and neither of them seemed to get control over my phone even though I gave it my Samsung Enterprice Licence key. Really dunno what to do. Had it on my old rooted Galaxy A5 and I loved it, but don't wanna woid my warranty on this thing... at least not now. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Would this work to remove the sound alive side of things? https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/how-to-remove-oem-bloatware-s8-s8-t3654687
Any updates on this? The built in Samsung EQ is complete garbage. The Dolby EQ significantly improves both the sound and the level.
Isn't there a way to give specific apps root access via ADB without actually rooting the phone?
strongylad28 said:
Would this work to remove the sound alive side of things? https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/how-to-remove-oem-bloatware-s8-s8-t3654687
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Yup that worked, do you know of a way to reinstall SoundAlive? I found that Dolby doesn't really suit me, and trying to install the SoundAlive APK through 0ackage installer results in the 'app not installed' message, and through ADB in error 3001

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