Hello there,
I have recently switched to an Oppo A37f. I downgraded it and managed to root it. Viper 4 android is one of the favorite applications I use so I went ahead and installed it. However, despite installing all the V4A drivers and stuff, i feel no difference in the audio quality. The system comes with default Dirac HD which doesn't even come close to how good V4A performs. I would like to have someone help me with Viper for Android soonest, as it is one of the main things I need on any phone.
Thanks !
PS:
-Does this have to do something with color os ? I've worked on MIUI, stock android and never had this issue.
-Apart from viper for android i've used non root apps like Bass EQ, Bass Bosster, V4A(on play store) from the play store but none of them make any change to the audio no matter how much I mess around with the values on the EQ.
Is V4A Status: Normal and Processing: Yes?
Have you frozen your ROMs default EQ?
Also you might have better luck posting here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/oppo-a37
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Please refer to zaclimon's excellent all-in-one
Many people will be attracted to this device because of the sound quality delivered by the Wolfson Microelectronics WM8994 DAC. However the full potential can only be released by installing supercurio's Voodoo Sound (Google Play)
This requires root and a suitable kernel. The custom kernels referenced in the guide are all based on -SteveS-'s and will do the job.
So now to choose a ROM...
For some reason all the stock based ROM's appear to include the Beats Audio MOD (Introduced by klin1344 in R2.1 of his Klassic ROM and included by all followers). Some claim this improves the sound quality, but I would strongly disagree. Unfortunately it appears to be hard/impossible to remove.
The SGS ports have issues with camera and bluetoth and the non-stock based ROMs have their own issues which may put you off.
So that leaves us with... Stock
Don't worry, all is not lost, with a few tweaks it will work well.
First use the all-in-one to install a custom kernel and root your device.
Required apps
Voodoo Sound
Rockbox or PowerAmp
Total Commander (or any other root explorer)
Your launcher of choice (ADW free works well for me)
All your favourite apps...
Remove Music 1.1.1 and any other stock apps that you don't want.
Copy .nomedia to your music folder (for me the root of my external sd card) to avoid all your album art appearing in gallery and to make startup quicker and save your battery.
Any other alterations will be to personal taste, but you will have a great sounding player with superb battery life and everything works...
uzi2 said:
Please refer to zaclimon's excellent all-in-one
Many people will be attracted to this device because of the sound quality delivered by the Wolfson Microelectronics WM8994 DAC. However the full potential can only be released by installing supercurio's Voodoo Sound (Google Play)
This requires root and a suitable kernel. The custom kernels referenced in the guide are all based on -SteveS-'s and will do the job.
So now to choose a ROM...
For some reason all the stock based ROM's appear to include the Beats Audio MOD (Introduced by klin1344 in R2.1 of his Klassic ROM and included by all followers). Some claim this improves the sound quality, but I would strongly disagree. Unfortunately it appears to be hard/impossible to remove.
The SGS ports have issues with camera and bluetoth and the non-stock based ROMs have their own issues which may put you off.
So that leaves us with... Stock
Don't worry, all is not lost, with a few tweaks it will work well.
First use the all-in-one to install a custom kernel and root your device.
Required apps
Voodoo Sound
Rockbox or PowerAmp
Total Commander (or any other root explorer)
Your launcher of choice (ADW free works well for me)
All your favourite apps...
Remove Music 1.1.1 and any other stock apps that you don't want.
Copy .nomedia to your music folder (for me the root of my external sd card) to avoid all your album art appearing in gallery and to make startup quicker and save your battery.
Any other alterations will be to personal taste, but you will have a great sounding player with superb battery life and everything works...
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You can download the build 3.5 of ICS for the 4.0 It includes voodoo kernel module so no worries. The only problem for audiophiles though is no deep sleep and maybe lags (because of no openGL).
zaclimon said:
You can download the build 3.5 of ICS for the 4.0 It includes voodoo kernel module so no worries. The only problem for audiophiles though is no deep sleep and maybe lags (because of no openGL).
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Thanks, I will give it a try. Lack of deep sleep is not such a huge issue - attempting to deep sleep and crashing is
A fully functioning CM9 would be great
uzi2 said:
Thanks, I will give it a try. Lack of deep sleep is not such a huge issue - attempting to deep sleep and crashing is
A fully functioning CM9 would be great
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Most ROMs have Voodoo, and you can download it anyway. What you want to check is the kernel Scheduler used by default. I've found that under some load I had noise and, rarely, lags when I was heavily multi-tasking.
I don't think there's anything that can really affect the sound quality. Has anyway seen if Samy had patched the sound driver in their stock kernel for some tweak?
actually if you read through the change log there are several versions of klins and even one or 2 of Han's ROM's where they removed beats audio because of how it broke other things, till they got a newer version of beats that didn't break it anymore.
daniel644 said:
actually if you read through the change log there are several versions of klins and even one or 2 of Han's ROM's where they removed beats audio because of how it broke other things, till they got a newer version of beats that didn't break it anymore.
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Agreed, I jumped the gun a bit early with the ethereal Rom as i simply was flashing rom over one another and come to find out some files stayed with the conversions. With a fresh wipe and back to stock, I installed ethereal and haven't looked back - an excellent rom that eats alot less ram compared to Icy Fusion (of course nothing really touches stock in regards to ram until the ics rom comes to full fruitation). Beats doesn't even activate until you grab the driver app (which I haven't done). Using the voodoo control app instead, all is well with great battery life too!
Note :1. I'm just sharing the work of the XDA Member c.innovation.This app is a compilation of some of the audio tweaks used in the custom roms by the devs.This app was tested on Galaxy Y GT-S5360 running GingerDX (CM7) and Hyperion 8 Final build.
2.Please remove the DSP Manager before installing this.
What's Raccoon Audio?
Raccoon audio is audio optimization applications in the audio device is a modification and combination of multiple applications with the interface of the sound enhancer noozxoide EIZO-rewire ™ PRO simplified and modified to incorporate some engine sound enhancers like beats audio, dsp manager, SoundFX, dolby and some other.
What distinguishes Raccoon Audio sound enhancer with other applications?
-The difference is more RA refers to the optimization of the sound on your android device and maintain the stability of the supporting hardware audio device.
-Besides installing the RA in quite easily.
-Install RA without using CWM,
-Install RA without a push into the system,
-RA can run on any device that unroot,
-RA is not at risk of brick or bootloop,
-RA is more compatible with almost all ROMs and android devices, but it is also compatible with most music players and when you have an android device other sound enhancer, RA tend to be more friendly
-Effects of raccoon audio not only do you feel when playing on the music player, but the effects can be felt when you play back audio in the file browser that supports audio player, the youtube app, the internet browser
In any android version can be active RA?
Starting from gingerbread to jelly bean, for froyo RA can not run.
What privileges audio raccoon?
Raccoon audio smoother and more compatible with the music player or audio player such as youtube, browser and others. Besides the interface more attractive (for ics). Using the engine of sound enhancer that has been optimized so it is suitable for audio and raccoons can be used universally in different ROMs and devices.
How to use Raccoon Audio?
1.Download Racoon Audio by clicking link below post.
2.Install instruction included.
FAQ (Please read before running raccoon in audio)
Q: RA only smaller?
A: Yes, RA is a combination of several audio enhancer such as I have described above, to our use of noozxoide interface, but we simplify and modification. Our consideration is a small file so for those of you who have a small memory can also be shared in the RA, in addition to that we have some other considerations especially for low device.
Q: Is the RA safe to run?
A: Safe, because of the way RA is relatively easy to install and does not cause brick, bootloop when you install applications such as audio enhancer should use CWM, or push to the system. Besides applications like RA and other articles on tips droid always through testing stages before publication so that readers tips droid safely use our applications and tutorials. RA is also safe from viruses and mallware (tested with some antivirus on your PC and android and declared clear of viruses and mallware)
Q: RA can run smoothly on the android version is it?
A: Our RA test runs smoothly on the stock ROM and some custom ROM from several different devices both vendors (Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC, Hi-Sense) and type. In Gingerbread, ICS and Jelly Bean goes smoothly, but on froyo not work.
Q: After using RA why even a small sound effect almost no change?
A: In addition to RA, running or not depends on the compression of the song, when you use an uncompressed song irregularly, RA can not run optimally.
Q: My RA force close, what's the solution?
A: We minimize these events, some tests we did, but for some applications audio enhancer, I have tried to make the RA is compatible with other sound enhancer, but in some cases RA sometimes can not run smoothly with sound enhancer, if it happens, you should take the solution is please to freeze sound enhancer you have used before.
Q: Is the RA only have an effect on the music player?
A: No, the RA will provide overall audio effect, like on youtube application, browser, file manager that has audio player, ringtones and other (including voice when you call, but only a small effect to reduce noise so that the sound can be heard clearly when your phone, it also depends on your signal and your listener while also mic your speaker and your speakers)
Q: Is the RA can damage hardware audio?
A: RA helps you to optimize the audio hardware and software you. If you do the proper setting in RA, the audio device you will be more durable and optimal than not use RA, but if you are setting up the force in excess, will cause damage to your audio device.
Actually not only RA, but all applications enhancer and music players can damage your audio hardware, if you make the wrong setting volume dimaximalkan example, setting dimaximalkan without tolerance. Without the application of RA or audio enhancer memaximalkan even if you force a continual and regular basis, I can guarantee your hardware will be damaged, but it is less convenient when you hear the organ and can damage your hearing. DWYOR.
Q: How do I set RA is best?
A: For this question I answered "relative", we suggest you to try to do their own personalized settings, and the ability to tune your audio device. If you are confused you can find references on the internet how to set up the equalizer on the right and the best android.
Q: After using RA, why is music to be large or small volume suddenly?
A: Make sure you play good music and not compressed extrem, also make sure the bitrate of the song, make sure your music player and speaker capabilities of your audio device. Also make sure the RA runs and does not crash with audio enhancer you use before you install RA. Setting RA also affects the quality of the sound produced.
If it happens that you take is a solution uncheck audio compression options
Downloads : https://www.dropbox.com/s/mu3q2y42hmxbsgs/ra_you.apk
Original Thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155192
Credits :
c.innovation
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Tested on SGY and Galaxy Pocket. The audio is superb......
But remember, this app will conflict with DSP Manager.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk 2
luqman98 said:
Tested on SGY and Galaxy Pocket. The audio is superb......
But remember, this app will conflict with DSP Manager.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk 2
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tested on SGY Hyp 8 GM and it is conflict with dsp manager.
luqman98 said:
Tested on SGY and Galaxy Pocket. The audio is superb......
But remember, this app will conflict with DSP Manager.
Sent from my GT-S5360 using Tapatalk 2
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kevin_tn said:
tested on SGY Hyp 8 GM and it is conflict with dsp manager.
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Yes it conflicts with DSP manager.Sorry adding to first post!
yeah my sound very nice:good:
I was using the Google Play Edition for my Samsung Galaxy S4 (I9505), I flashed that ROM onto it, I used to use Google Play Music and use the equalizer settings there. Now I use the Cyanogenmod 4.4 Kitkat for my S4. The same equalizer for google play music is not there (it uses DSP manager or something).
I don't care about this but.. I had a really awesome equalizer preset there, I liked "FX Booster" I'm pretty sure that's what it's called. I need to recreate that same one with this equalizer so I would appreciate it if someone could post a screenshot of what FX Booster equalizer settings look like so I can copy them. I have looked almost everywhere, tried googling every type of thing and nothing helps.
If nobody can do that, can someone tell me how I can get the old equalizer back?
According to xperia z3 users in xperia mobile forums, lollipop update has limited sound enhancements to movie player + walkman app and a few more playstore apps.
This is because the sound enhancement is no longer system-wide compared to kitkat.The 3rd party app developer has to include code to support sound enhancements otherwise you don't use it with third party apps.
Can any lollipop user open subway surfers, then listen to it's song for a bit and turn clearaudio+ off, return to game and see if there's any difference? I want to confirm if it's the same for us Z2 users.
I have done that in subway surfers using kitkat and it did make a difference in sound.
Bumping thread, I just need someone who's using lollipop to confirm if clearaudio+ or loudness equalazation works in subway surfers. :fingers-crossed:
This is important for me as it confirms that lollipop still enhances 3rd party apps' sounds.
Thanks in advance
I don't particularly have the game, so I can't help with confirming your query.
But I have tried it for the youtube app and found that the sound enhancement does not work. I also tried toggling clearaudio+ on and off and adjusting the equalizer while soundcloud was playing a song in the background and nothing was happening. From this I think that there is no sound enhancement present in 3rd party apps. It was not like this before when I still had kitkat.
Sorry if this doesn't help.
@Arunumeric
I requested info on that particular game because some users said enhancements didn't work for youtube in KK anyway and well it's a commonly played game :silly:
It seems like that was a false information.Enhancements work for me on youtube (on kitkat now) and appereantly it doesn't work on lollipop.
Thank you for confirming
Guess I won't be updating to lollipop until sony changes their mind on this or something worthy comes out (better camera software perhaps)
P.S. to keep yourself updated on this topic read what support team says. : https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xper...blem-after-lollipop-update/td-p/955035/page/5
ottomanhero said:
@Arunumeric
I requested info on that particular game because some users said enhancements didn't work for youtube in KK anyway and well it's a commonly played game :silly:
It seems like that was a false information.Enhancements work for me on youtube (on kitkat now) and appereantly it doesn't work on lollipop.
Thank you for confirming
Guess I won't be updating to lollipop until sony changes their mind on this or something worthy comes out (better camera software perhaps)
P.S. to keep yourself updated on this topic read what support team says. : https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xper...blem-after-lollipop-update/td-p/955035/page/5
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Here are more informations about this issue:
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=22726
As the sony support stated this is not removed by sony its removed by android. You can call it stupid and it is indeed, but it won't change this in lollipop. There is also no plan to change this in any next releases of android.
So here is the intent every application have to implement to use a system wide equalizer:
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/media/audiofx/AudioEffect.html#ACTION_OPEN_AUDIO_EFFECT_CONTROL_SESSION
you see its not a mess for a developer of a media player to use the system equalizer. This feature was available since Android 2.3 Gingerbread, enough time for everyone.
I've gotten Google out of my life and want to flash a new custom ROM to my Sony Xperia Z2 tablet. I'm currently running Lineage but would be curious to try something different. I basically want a clean experience and won't be flashing Gapps. I really just use this tablet for watching videos and rarely some document reading and email.
Can someone recommend me a stable ROM to try out? There's so much development here that i'm a little overwhelmed and would be safest to take some advice on something stable I won't f**k up being a relatively inexperienced person in this area. (i've flashed a bunch of ROMs on different devices, but i've messed it up plenty of times too)
Hi,
I can just recommend Resurrection Remix Oreo. Its stable, pretty smooth and really fast with the latest android experience. Im using it daily to watch videos or scrolling through the web or facebook. I also installed google photos so i receive the photos directly taken from my smartphone, pretty awesome.
So I think it will be also a great rom for you. Just flash the twrp 3.0 and install it. Really simple.
Malle355 said:
Hi,
I can just recommend Resurrection Remix Oreo. Its stable, pretty smooth and really fast with the latest android experience. Im using it daily to watch videos or scrolling through the web or facebook. I also installed google photos so i receive the photos directly taken from my smartphone, pretty awesome.
So I think it will be also a great rom for you. Just flash the twrp 3.0 and install it. Really simple.
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Thanks - i've flashed it and the first thing I tried was playing a video (after installing VLC). Audio FX error happened and the tablet crashed. Replicated this a few times. The forum thread says I can uninstall Audio FX using the system uninstaller, but I can't find that option and this isn't a great indicator of stability anyway. That ROM does feel and look great - but that was discouraging.
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Thanks - i've flashed it and the first thing I tried was playing a video (after installing VLC). Audio FX error happened and the tablet crashed. Replicated this a few times. The forum thread says I can uninstall Audio FX using the system uninstaller, but I can't find that option and this isn't a great indicator of stability anyway. That ROM does feel and look great - but that was discouraging.
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You can find the "System app remover" under Settings > Configurations > Misc
osculatory said:
Thanks - i've flashed it and the first thing I tried was playing a video (after installing VLC). Audio FX error happened and the tablet crashed. Replicated this a few times. The forum thread says I can uninstall Audio FX using the system uninstaller, but I can't find that option and this isn't a great indicator of stability anyway. That ROM does feel and look great - but that was discouraging.
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Sorry to hear that. I got no problem with the Audio FX. I am also using VLC even when I stream Movies from Plex.
wich is the best one for SGP521?