yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Under the Line-Out description, it says Nooz is supposed to work with the speaker, but it's hard to tell. xLoud is an Engine, so it's constantly running and it should also help the speaker. I think Beats is for headphones only.

Yes sir. Not sure we were supposed to let the cat outta the bag on that one yet, though...

Yes, xLoud adds clarity and just a bit more oomph on the bass and treble. Sound is tight. I'm currently running Beats, Nooz, and xLoud in unison.
[HTC Droid DNA] Danzoman:
Didn't think that was supposed to be a revolutionary secret. The Sony mods have been included in all of my favorite Gnex roms going back at least to Axiom. If it is get a mod to take my post down.

Via Viper DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
No worries. I just don't think nit let that one out of the bag yet. 1.1.0 will be out in the wild relatively soon anyway.
[HTC Droid DNA] Upstreammiami:
App fc after I select something in it
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Hey all,

I just wanted you to know I've been staying on top of this Engine's progress. The team has acknowledged all the errors and rewrote the code from the ground up with a new logo to boot. They've recently released a new Gingerbread version and currently testing ICS/JB as of late last night/this morning.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38486440&postcount=947

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1923630

https://www.facebook.com/TeamAcidxda

I'll update this thread's OP as soon as things are working 100% for the DNA.
[HTC Droid DNA] MustafaHadaKing:
Its now out for ICS & JB
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Yeah, I was just about to report that I've tried AOSP3 and AOSP2 with ViperDNA 1.20 beta1. AOSP3 bootloops and AOSP2 crashes system(.prop?) and won't boot. I'll do more testing tonight.

EDIT: I'm not blaming either the developer of AC!D or ViperDNA for it not working. They say that it's for AOSP ROMs and Viper is anything but. More testing later...
[HTC Droid DNA] fireguy0306:
Looking forward to it
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Drew has done some great work so far, but our only AOSP ROM doesn't have functional audio yet, so I had to find a stock ROM. This is our most stock ROM, so I went with it and the stock AC!D installer. None of this Team's installers work properly with TWRP 2.4.2.0. They all get hung on what I think is the last step: fixing permissions. That being said, I think I got a good install, because it booted and seemed to work.

So I started messing around with different players (N7, Google Play Music, default HTC) and I could tell there was a definite change. There was a slight DSP change in that there was a specialization effect going on similar to Nooz's "Focus" room. There was also a MAJOR volume boost.

It was very early in the morning, but I didn't realize that my install wasn't complete until late. I had to install Busybox, use Root Explorer, and run some commands in the terminal emulator, but it finally said I was done. There was also a DSP widget I tried and couldn't get working.

Bottom line: This Engine doesn't do enough to sound quality to warrant any effort like I did last night/today. You're better off just using your favorite DSP application (Nooz or DSP Manager) and call it a day.

Screens of my adventures can be found here.
[HTC Droid DNA] typeriz:
Did anyone try this mod on sense 5 yet?
[HTC Droid DNA] MustafaHadaKing:
acid audio v7 works fine on sense 5
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I'd really like to know how you go it working.

I spent this morning trying all three versions of v7 and the phone wouldn't boot. I tried version v5 and the phone booted, but as soon as I did the proper build.prop edits it didn't. I also tried the Nooz DSP and it didn't change the sound at all. Even the tried and true DSPManager v2 didn't change a thing.

Please post how you did it.
[HTC Droid DNA] MustafaHadaKing:
oh, i was making some builds of hatka on sense 5 for my personal use and i placed all the acid stuff in the zip. put the acid updater script in as well and rezipped and flashed, along with my own mods, but that stuff wouldnt effect acid
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Okay, but did you have the noticeable difference in audio versus stock once you did boot?
[HTC Droid DNA] MustafaHadaKing:
hard to tell, but differently louder.
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Increase in volume does not mean you had an engine or DSP working. It means your sound somehow got amplified.
[HTC Droid DNA] eriknors:
Hey dock do a fresh install of whatever rom ur on and install this. I've tested it on viper 1.2 and NOS and both are working great

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2077863

sent from my ViperDNA
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Thanks for the tip. Let the testing commence!
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I gave this new one a go on NOS and it only amplified the sound. Nooz doesn't work at all with N7 player, Google Music or Stock. I did, however, discover that PowerAmp's EQ and SRS are very extensive and work well. I'll be messing with this player for the next bit and may purchase it. It works as well as DSPManager v2 for Sense5.

As you can see from the screens, it did do the proper build.prop edits, I do use 320 KPBS samples during testing, and yet there was no change. As I said, I like PowerAmp's customizations (which I downloaded because it said it was 100% working with this player.)
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I just did a fresh install of NOS 1.06 and I'm happy to report BSDgeek_Jake's mod works with Google Play Music and the N7 players. It doesn't work with stock HTC, but I don't care as I never use it. The mod works so well, I'm going to have to say this is the best I've ever heard music reproduced from headphones. For an audiophile like me, that's saying A LOT. I recommend everyone try the simple installation as soon as possible.

Thanks again for the tip, Erik. Time to fall asleep to some amazing sounding music.
[HTC Droid DNA] TheGameDNA:
ACID

Works great for me
[HTC Droid DNA] darkace:
Do you use this with DSP Manager or by itself?
[HTC Droid DNA] eriknors:
Glad I could be of some help dock. I too am what u call a "music buff" and ever since I couldn't get my mod to work w/ anything past viper 1.1.3 the audiophile mod has been like gold. FWIW poweramp (if u haven't purchased it yet) is a must have app in my book if sound quality is what u want. I purchased it about a year or so ago and haven't used anything since.

sent from my ViperDNA
[HTC Droid DNA] typeriz:
Try beastmode 4.6 kernel, zarb added the rezound drivers from beats, sound is tight and rich
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I haven't gotten DSPManager to work with Sense 5 at all, so I use it solo with NOS. This mod and DSPM work with Viper 1.2, though.

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As an update, I download PowerAmp once again and the mod also works with that player as reported in the OP of the mod thread. I'm really liking PowerAmp's 10 band EQ and DSP. It has a free 15 day trial. Give that a go in lieu of using DSPM if you're on NOS.

I bought N7 player a couple months ago, but it looks like imma get PowerAmp. Sound is great.

Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a go.
[HTC Droid DNA] typeriz:
To all you audiophiles neutron music player is the best sounding player, nothing comes close. I just wish the ui wasn't so intrusive.

Play with the eq settings you'll see what I mean
[HTC Droid DNA] hurtfuljeep:
When I installed this on the latest TWRP it seemed to get hung on the permissions step but I left it alone and came back later and it actually finished
[HTC Droid DNA] darkace:
Hey docnok did you change any settings in this new NOOZ app thing or just flashed it and left it as default? I'm on Viper right now and using Power Amp along with that alpha NOOZ app and I'm trying to figure out the settings for some good sounds!
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Interesting. I just held the power button for 10 seconds while it looked like the script was broken. I then rebooted back into recovery and went into advanced and fixed permissions that way. Regardless. AC!D never worked for me. Does it appear to be working for you? Can you alter the sound with Nooz?

Screenies attached. Give them a whirl. YMMV.
[HTC Droid DNA] darkace:
Thank you very much! I'm assuming you didn't change any of the settings besides the earphone ones?

---------- Post added at 07:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 PM ----------

Also, in your third screenshot can you post the numbers because I can't see them in the picture.
[HTC Droid DNA] hurtfuljeep:
It dif except for the HTC music app. Worked on slacker but haven't played with it much
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
No, I keep the rest default. I don't use the external speaker very often.

In the 3rd screen, it's a 5 band EQ, so I set 1, 3, and 5 to 100% and put 2 and 4 at 80%.

Interesting. I'll have to give it a go again this weekend. Did you do the build.prop edits as well.

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Thanks to typeriz's tip, I just flashed Zarboz's Blackout v4.7. This greatly enhanced the Beats audio engine on the DNA and I recommend it to anyone reading this thread. Used in conjunction with BSDgeek_Jake's mod, my audio quality on my phone has increased 5 fold in a matter of two days. A GREAT COMBO!
[HTC Droid DNA] darkace:
Sorry for all the noob questions, but on the equalizer I put 6.8, 2.4, 7.8, 3.1, and 7.2. Are those the same numbers you're using?
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Honestly, I have no idea where you're getting these values from, but I did a bit of Photoshop on my screenie:
[HTC Droid DNA] darkace:
Haha sorry for not clarifying. I meant the numbers along the red line on the equalizer. Basically where the peaks and valleys are.
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Version 3 is out. Testing: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39853597&postcount=246
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
v3 works FLAWLESSLY with ViperDNA 1.2.0!!! http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39857560&postcount=247
[HTC Droid DNA] eriknors:
Doc I don't see v3 for this mod did u get a beta to test?

sent from my DNA
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Nah, gotta scroll down in the OP
[HTC Droid DNA] typeriz:
I want to try on sense 5 But need my widgets and clock
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's a framework conflict issue, because it works perfectly on Sense 4.5.
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I've turned today into a testing day. Zhuhang just dropped a new version of his audio mod called Viper4Android (V4A.) Since we have both an HTC (which has Beats pre-installed) and Jellybean on our device, we have to do the manual download and do a compatibility installation. I chose the XHiFi because I wanted more of a clear sound and have a great set of headphones.

It's literally a matter of adding two lines of code in a file, putting another file in a different directory, changing permissions of both, and the rebooting. It only took 10 minutes, but I can do it in about 2 now that I know what I'm doing and not going slow trying not to break things. If you do everything right, you can check settings\driver status and get what's in the screenshot below.

The rewards are obvious. Throw on the suggested settings, plug in your headphones, and let your favorite player rip (I'm using it with PowerAmp.) This is a very bass-heavy DSP/Engine. Some might not like it. It's very different from HDSoundEngine2, but has lots of merits. Give it a go and don't forget to thank Zhuhang.

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2191223
[HTC Droid DNA] cdkg:
Would you be kind enough to upload a flashable .zip with the correct config that you're talking about in your most recent post?
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I had this feeling and I posted in the thread that we were waiting on a new release from zhuhang. I was told no, but he just posted that it's coming very soon with an "Intelligent Setup." Look for it in the thread. I'll post my instructions as needed if this thing isn't as smart as it needs to be :P

As for my settings, I use mostly the default he suggests here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=39156757&postcount=4
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Okay, I had some technical difficulties on my end with my phone from the 2.0.0.6 but it's all sorted now. I reinstalled ViperDNA 1.3b1 and installed the 2.0.0.7 apk. As it's billed, this thing is a VERY smart install and can be done in about 2 minutes:

1) Grab the 2.0.0.7 .zip file from the OP and put on your desktop: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191223 (scroll way down to Downloads and find "XHiFi version: v2.0.0.7 download")

2) Unzip the file and extract the ViPER4Android_XHIFI_ICS_2007_en.zip from that .zip. The extract the Extract the ViPER4Android_XHiFi.apk from that .zip on your PC.

3) Plug up your phone and copy the .apk to your Downloads directory.

4) Run a file manager and click the .apk and install. After install, fire up the app. It will access for root access twice (to modify your audio_effects.conf and run on startup) and install the bottom, non-tegra driver. Reboot.

5) After reboot, plug in your headphones, fire up your favorite player and....PROFIT!!!

*NOTE* if your favorite player is PowerAmp, don't forget to go into settings\audio\advanced tweaks\ and disable Direct Volume Control

This is a pretty straightforward install...If you're a bass lover, grab this mod NOW!!!
[HTC Droid DNA] typeriz:
I believe viper4android deserves it's own thread, the sound with zarb kernel is god like and runs in sense 5
[HTC Droid DNA] axeldiks1:
Can it be used with purexaudio
[HTC Droid DNA] typeriz:
To install download 2.0.0.7 and extract with es file explorer. Choose ics version apk, and install. No need to be connected to a pc. After installation chose non tegra driver and reboot phone, profit!!
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I agree, but there was one more thing I had to try before starting a new thread. Zhuhang said V4A could be used along pretty much any other audio mod, so I decide to see if HDSoundEngine2 would run with it.

I'm very happy to say that they compliment each other like a hand in a glove. I just watched this week's episode of Game of Thrones on MX Player and it sounded like I was in a movie theater. Bass was rumbling, swords clanging with clarity, and fire-breathing **** up! Was amazing!

I'm using Neutron Music Player + GMusicFS v0.9.4 + HDSoundEngine2 + V4A XHiFi 2.0.0.7 to stream my entire music library with some truly startling results on ViperDNA 1.3.0 beta 1. I suggest any audiophile or music lover try the same!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2077863
[HTC Droid DNA] jdec529:
Docnok63, installed v4a, and love it. Would have never heard about it if it wasn't for u. Thanks
[HTC Droid DNA] typeriz:
Are you running beast kernel 5.6 it also helps with the beats sound
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
No, using crpalmer's 2.0.6 because on Viper 1.3 (and it was reported on 1.1.3 also though I haven't tested) it causes the camera turn into blue and white vertical stripes which can only be fixed by rebooting. This is okay if you don't ever use your camera, but I occasionally do.

On a related note, I was having pretty frequent SIM card drops while streaming. I just installed the new version of the FX mod, 2.2.0.5, and it's fixed the issue while streaming and with some experimentation it sounds as good as XHiFi.

Do you have any issues with SIM drops with Sense 5? Do you have the new 2.06 radios installed?

The driver reports the wrong version number, but it works just fine...same with XiFi 2.0.0.8. It reports it's version 2.0.0.5, but it's all good.
[HTC Droid DNA] typeriz:
I have new radios and no SIM card issues. Plus I'm running m7 digital dream sense 5. No problems at all. Also in the thread it says you can use fx and xhifi simultaneously
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
As I posted above, I'm currently running HDSoundEngine2 and XHiFi together. I also have FX installed. I turn off XHiFi and use FX and HDSoundEngine2 together to stream. It seems to do better with the SIM streaming bug in Viper 1.3. Zhuhang told me that streaming is not really supported with this mod, but it seems to be okay. I use PowerAmp and XHiFi for mp3's on my phone.
[HTC Droid DNA] HOOKEDONDROID:
I can't get sound engine 2 and V4A to install and work together...each will work separately but when installed together v4a asks to install driver...I'm on nos m7 v2.3.

If I install v4a by itself, it works. As soon as I install sound engine2 it stops working ..
[HTC Droid DNA] matteebee:
Me too, same setup. I don't see how doc has them working simultaneously. Any recent audio updates to be aware of?

Stay thirsty, my friends
[HTC Droid DNA] HOOKEDONDROID:
From his post he's on 2.0.0.7...newest version is 2.0.0.9...I've tried manual install fresh complete install...must be something with nos.
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I've been beta testing Viper 1.3 for a bit, so I haven't been playing with NOS much. I'm still on version 1.06 of NOS, but I just restored my backup from that and applied V4A 2.0.0.9. It is working fine with HDSE2. I'm using PowerAmp to play mp3's stored on my internal sdcard and Neutron to stream via GMusicFS. I'll load up NOS 2.03 tonight and see what happens.
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Okay, loaded up NOS 2.0.3. XiFi 2.0.0.9 didn't work for me at all, so I installed 2.0.0.8. This worked perfectly, so I proceeded to install HDSE2. I installed the base mod (HDSoundEngine2_31March2013_BETA.zip) with dc/c wipes before and after as recommended and Nooz FC'd on boot and when trying to start the app with the icon. I went ahead and did the configuration install anyway, HDSoundEngine2_Configuration_31March2013.zip, with dc/c wipes before and after and this fixed the FC's and works perfectly for me with both Neutron and PowerAmp. PowerAmp sounded like crap until I turned off Direct Volume Control (PowerAmp setttings\Audio\Advanced Tweaks) and rebooted.) I have noticed some crackling with PowerAmp after HDSE2 install.

To conclude, zhuhang says in the release notes for 2.0.0.9 that he messed with the driver installation. This seems to have broken the mod with NOS 2.0.3. Everything else works properly including HDSE2. I'm anxiously awaiting HDSE3 from Jake. Perhaps this will fix the crackling or I just need to mess with my settings.

Going to do the same testing with Viper 1.3 official next. I haven't been using the sound mods while testing because I didn't want to introduce possible bugs that weren't in the ROM and I like the work that Vin did with the Venom Musicbox. I especially like Dobly Mobile. Results in a bit..
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Okay, loaded up final ViperDNA 1.3. XiFi 2.0.0.9 installed and works properly. So did HDSE2 mod and configuration. I did not get the FC's on HDSE2 mod installation like I did with NOS 2.0.3. This is the first time I've had all these mods running with Dolby mobile and I love it. Apples to apples, ViperDNA is now the better sounding ROM.

Observations/tips:

1) When I first installed XiFi 2.0.0.9, the driver reported itself correctly but after installing HDSE2, it now mysteriously reports itself as 2.0.0.5 without me touching it at all.

2) I fixed the crackling in PowerAmp by resetting all equalizer settings to default. It's not a problem with HDSE2 after all.

3) It has a HUGE learning curve, but Neutron sounds better than any player on Android to me.

zhuhang doesn't like people linking his mod, but he doesn't leave previous versions on the net, so I'm attaching XiFi 2.0.0.8 for those of you that need it for NOS 2.0.3.
[HTC Droid DNA] matteebee:
Where can I get Dolby mobile? Also, xifi 2.0.0.9 still will not install drivers when paired with hdse2 on viper 1.3.0 for me.

Stay thirsty, my friends
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Dolby mobile is already in Viper 1.3 sound mod. It can only be enabled with headphones playing. Pull down the notification bar when you're playing a song and then select the image that looks like the capital D's facing each other (http://www.mr-dt.com/graphics/dvdsymbols/dolby.jpg)

I installed XHiFi 2.0.0.9 before HDSE2. As I said before, when I first installed it, it correctly reported that it was version 2.0.0.9. After I installed HDSE2, it now reports the driver version is 2.0.0.5, but it still works for me.
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
It doesn't say why, but apparently Jake pulled the plug on the HDSE mod. I was anxiously awaiting version 3 as the OP said he was going to do some further HTC fixes and add some more sound enhancements. Very upsetting because this actually works well.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41253601&postcount=313

He took the links to version 2 down, so I've uploaded them. Installation instructions:

1) Make a Nandroid of system and data in case things go south. Wipe dalvik cache and cache.

2) Install ONLY the top file first, do a dc/c wipe again, and make sure there isn't any booting issues and you can get into Android.

3) If everything is okay with step two, reboot into recovery, do a dc/c wipe, install the second .zip, do a dc/c wipe again and profit.
[HTC Droid DNA] fronc:
I did this and lost my sense5 widgets. Strange...

Send from my Sense 5 Droid DNA...
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
No, it's a normal bug. He added Sense 4/4.5 support in version 2. I believe he was going to be adding Sense 5 support with version 3. Alas, it doesn't look like this is going to happen now :(
[HTC Droid DNA] fronc:
Yeah I see after scanning the thread.. that sucks.

Send from my Sense 5 Droid DNA...
[HTC Droid DNA] darkace:
Just flashed the HDSE with V4A. I'm using the recommended settings for V4A, but I can't seem to figure out how to make the settings on HDSE to sound good with it. What settings are you using docnok?
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
Sorry, I've been out of town for a bit. HDSE ties into Nooz, so I use the same settings pictured elsewhere in this thread for Nooz. I love the bass and treble it adds, I give a bit of volume boost, and finish it off with the "Focus" room size
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
It's Saturday, so I've got some time for some audio testing. I have a full plate in mind which will take quite a bit of the day.

First up, zhuhang has released new versions of V4A's FX and XHiFi mods. They both installed flawlessly on ViperDNA 1.3.1 beta 1. I'm using with Dolby mobile from ViperDNA and HDSE2/Nooz. I had to disable my HDSE2 equalizer because my music started to sound oversampled, but man does this sound SAAAWEET! I really notice FX's new driver updates and a XHiFi's treble bug fix. My headphones have never sounded so good.

XHiFi driver still reports itself as 2.0.0.5 on our device and FX is reporting itself as 2.2.0.1, but they work normally otherwise. Be sure to select the Cortex A9/15 NEON driver in FX.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191223

And now, a last ditch effort with AC!D...
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
I've been fan of AOKP since my Galaxy Nexus days, so I had to try TheDanimal's port to the DNA. I tried to get version 7 of AC!D to run on CM10.1 when it first came out without success. I decided to give it a go with AOKP.

I followed the directions in the JB post to the letter. I installed the AOSP3 build 2802, then 2805, then ClearAudio + AC!D zips. All was fine until the step where it asks you to go into terminal emulator and run some commands. They went through just fine, but then when I started PowerAmp the AC!D engine notification got stuck in a loop saying my headphones were plugged in. It looked like it was stuck initializing. The screenie attached is the boot after my 2805 flash. It did run for a bit...

This now ends my attempts at working with the AC!D engine. I don't believe it has ever worked. What I thought was AC!D when I created this thread was actually the Nooz DSP. DSPManager v2 has always been a staple, but now Jake's HD Sound Engine 2 works well and so does zhuhang's Viper 4 Android. I'll be starting a new thread for the stuff that actually works.

Doc
[HTC Droid DNA] Melodycd:
Can i use this sound mod in Newt's ROM made from HTC ONE firmware? I am streaming my music mostly to my car stereo and i don't like its EQ settings at all, but Beats is also sound awfull!
[HTC Droid DNA] fronc:
It will work but I think it kills Sense 5 widgets.

Send from my Sense 5 Droid DNA...
[HTC Droid DNA] docnok63:
HDSoundEngine v2 breaks the Sense 5 widgets. V4A does not.
[HTC Droid DNA] skynet11:
Flashing AOKP on my DNA breaks Sense 5 widgets :p

*ducks
[HTC Droid DNA] Melodycd:
I did try V4A. Didn't notice any changes. It looks like it doesn't work. I did switch it on in app settings. I did flash both HIFi and FX.