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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] zombunny:
Doesn't stick. Looks like I'll be on XDA for awhile tonight, haha
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] khalil20089:
Hey, Docnok!

First of all, I actually meant the Samsung Music app, and NOT the video. Sorry, forgot to clarify that!

And second of all, I just tried to use Samsung Video, but the same problem appeared. No changes whatsoever happened to the sound, and the V4A drive says "Abnormal" and "Unsupported". However, that's NOT the case with Samsung Music and PowerAMP!

I just made sure that everything you mentioned is checked, and it was. I'm certain that it has nothing to do with my V4A/MX player installation whatsoever, as I have been using V4A ever since the SGS2, with absolutely no problems.. until this SN4!

According to my own analysis, this has to do with the V4A compatibility with Lollipop, when it comes to processing the videos' audio. It's something that's somewhere in the V4A codes, that's not compatible with the LL.

Coming from the Nokia N850/N900 (a long time ago!), I know a thing or 2 about the mentality of the apps' coding.

Hope someone could contact the V4A developer and inform him about the issue.. I'm just not good at contacting these people. :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
I'm sorry to say your analysis is incorrect. I'm using a CM 12.1 variant and using MX Player's background play I can show you both FX and Xi-Fi work with Lollipop even though Xi-Fi development stopped long before 5.0+.

The same holds true for YouTube streaming:

Something is wrong with your installation.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Impuls3101:
I haven't gotten viper4android to work on 5.0.2 and even lost root trying to getting it working. Oh well I found a decent alternative for now. The stock eq was driving nuts with its crappy settings and sound quality.

This program works without root and sounds decent :)

http://xdaforums.com/note-4-att/themes-apps/audio-miss-viper4android-t3052362
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
An app cannot make you lose root permissions. You flashed a ROM that isn't rooted (stock or custom non-rooted ROM) or flashed a rooted ROM that you've disabled root in settings. All CyanogenMod based ROMs come with Superuser root app built in. You can toggle its root access in Developer Options :

It should have Apps and ADB root access until you flash SuperSU (V4A doesn't work well with Superuser so you hand off root access to SuperSU). After flashing SuperSU and installing its binaries, make sure that SuperSU gives Busybox root access and then disable Superuser in Developer options. Then install V4A as per the OP.

I started out with ACID sound mod with Nooz, but V4A is so much better. I hope you get it running.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Impuls3101:
Yea you are correct V4A didn't cause me to lose root. I got a bootloop trying to get xposed to work and had to flash stock back. I am on a retail n3 so I have to wait till a new root method is found. I miss v4a but for now noozxoide and a headphone amp are keeping me happy.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
What carrier, build number, and baseband are you on that there's no longer a root method?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] okydoky:
Kill Problm

one a little question... This app beeing killed by my launchers' ram optimiser widgets.(L-launcher) Normally must keep on work , as GMD Gestures does, but shamely it gets killed by that simple small killer ..Some suggested me to make viPer4fx as a system app by puttin it on system/app folder or puttin its libs to system/lib folder ..neither of em didnt work for me ..What can u suggest me about it?_:( how can I make it as system app which cud not be killed ?:crying:

rom is Turan Project 2.1 rom

base Ansp v3 ARTBASE
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
It's not clear as to what the problem is when you put the app in system'app. Did the app not work or was it still being killed by your launcher?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] okydoky:
it was still being killed ..then ı tried lib extracting and puttin em on system/lib folder.. nothin changed .now it gets killed more occasionally than usual..it gets killed itself independently from my launcher's killer .. as same as the member (resutatto) mentioned in other official app thread.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
The app's apk belongs in system/app. The drivers get installed to system/lib/soundfx.

When the app gets killed, when is it happened? If it's when you're at the lockscreen, then your idle CPU frequency is too low.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] okydoky:
nope . it happens anytime .. anytime it stops workin even when I make play pause on music player , it just begun when I use L launchers ram optmizer widget. Normally shudnt be so aggressive on backround apps and 3rdparty installed GMD gestures even can keep on working but ViPer got killed.. than it made a habit kills itself w/o my touch:( considerin of downloadin a new rom:(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
If you can't disable the optimizer or at least get into its options and make an exception for Viper, then it appears that you have to switch ROMs.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] okydoky:
in da end yeah I made it so.. switched lollikat..using same launcher and its killer widget ,therefore,nomore killing:D keeps working now. thanx anyway.. This way ,its been proved that it caused by rom's ram activity.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] TallgeeseIV:
Hey, I've been just dealing with this problem for over a year, but I use V4A and every 10 minutes or so the sound will drop out for a second. Happens on phone speakers, bluetooth, and headset mode. Anyone know what might be causing that?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] nsmac84:
I'm running JasmineRom v5.1 and can't seem to figure out how to do steps 4&5.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
I'll modify the instructions right after this, but you obviously can't do these steps if Music FX is removed from your settings (completely possible on a custom ROM) and your build.prop doesn't have these entries to modify. You can always manually add them to ensure your Samsung device is running properly audibly.

Did you get it working?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] nsmac84:
Yes I put viper4android in compatible mode and seems to work now.

Edit: Saw in another thread about freezing soundalive. I did that now it will work in normal mode.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] drich66:
Will it work on unrooted Note 5

Waiting for my Note 5 from Sprint. I don't think I can root it yet and Viper4Android is one example of the only reasons I would want to root it. Love this mod on my rooted HTC.. Will I have any luck with the Note??

Thanks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
No. Root is required to install the drivers. I'm sure Chainfire will have root on the N5 quite quickly after the official release (or maybe even a day or two before). He's been very efficient with Samsung devices for quite some time. You might have to wait a while for a custom ROM, though. S6 development has been very slow and I expect the N5 to be just as slow. People are VERY unhappy with the lack of sdcard and removable battery.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] drich66:
Ok, I will just be patient. I now have the Note and I have to say it is very quick. I was an HTC guy since the og 4g days. The 64 gig version is more than enough room for what I need and im always on charge. But I know its been a big complaint for a lot of people. The screen and pix are amazing. Thanks for the info.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
Your wait is over but, oddly enough, it doesn't come from Chainfire: http://www.xda-developers.com/root-twrp-available-for-samsung-galaxy-note-5/. Enjoy V4A on your N5!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Andrewbiguy:
Love this mod, it sounds so amazing!

But it doesn't work for Youtube. :(
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] arvinaquio:
Mates, is viper4android works on arm64 bit?

Thanks in advance!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
If V4A is properly installed as a system app it works with YouTube. App must be installed in system\app or system\priv-app and not data\app

I'm not sure. I've never had an arm64 device and I don't see any mention of it in the official thread. Give it a shot and PLEASE report back. Good luck!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] Andrewbiguy:
It fixed itself, it's fine. :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
I've tried that mod. I couldn't use it in conjunction with V4A. Either bluetooth stopped working for phone calls or my phone stopped booting. I forget, but I had to restore my nandroid. I never tried instaalling Aural on its own.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] wongfeihung1984:
Hi guys,

Quick question: when I first installed v4a I didn't the chance to select the sound quality...is this normal?

I'm on a note 3 sm-n9006 with resurrection remix.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
No, there should've been a prompt to select sound quality. Your selection affects which driver gets installed. For the N3, you should be selecting "Superior Audio Quality" in FX and the bottom option for XiFi.

This thread is quite old and I now suggest an automated installation via recovery of ViPERAtmos 5.5 Sony Beats Edition from this thread.

I've also attached a XiFi installer .zip as well.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] wongfeihung1984:
Thanks. I've already flashed both ViPERAtmos 5.5 Sony Beats Edition and XiFi installer.

When I open XiFi installer it asks me 2 things: to install busybox so V4A can work and to install drivers. I'm a little confused cause right now I'm listening to a song a V4A works fine: I already have the drivers installed and I don't have busybox (I uninstalled it a few days ago).

Should I install busybox and the drivers again?

Also, I wasn't asked to choose a sound quality after flashing the 2 files in your post. Is it normal?

Thanks again for your help.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
XiFi is totally optional and doesn't usually work on Marshmallow ROMs. If you're happy with the sound you currently have, don't pursue fixing the errors you have. Busybox is required in order for it to work, though. This will allow the drivers to install. If you like FX only, then leave it.

The FX installer automatically installed Superior Audio Quality, so no need to worry about that. You're welcome.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] wongfeihung1984:
Thanks a lot. I'm running mm 6.0.1 so I won't use XiFi then.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] wongfeihung1984:
Hi, it's me again.

Thanks again for your help, I'm having a blast tweaking around, using IRS,etc.

Just one thing, since I can't use xhifi I uninstalled it...but it's still there...and I can't for the life of me find the folder using both es file explorer and ROM toolbox

After uninstalling it I can still see the icon in my app drawer and when I long tap on it I only have the "app info" option; gone the "uninstall" option.

Any idea as to what to do now? Btw I can still see the app running in Greenify.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
It's in system\priv-app. The driver is in system\lib\soundfx and is libv4a_xhifi_ics.so. As you can see, the driver hasn't been updated since Ice Cream Sandwich, so it's no wonder it doesn't work with MM. It still works with LP, though.

My two favorite sources for IRS samples are:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2439254

and

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2765331
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] wongfeihung1984:
Thanks for your help, you're the best! I've already successfully deleted those 2 files.

I went and had a look at those 2 links your shared; one source I had already downloaded, the other one I hadn't but when I try and download his (her?) irs from google drive I get an error message.

I 'll try later I guess.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] wongfeihung1984:
Hi my friend,

I have another question for you. I have been switching between custom roms (DarkLord and DarkWolf) and I have noticed that in V4A I don't get to choose which irs I want to use or even with which headphones I'm using...the options for that are just not there. Even when I flash the zip you gave me...is it normal?

Thanks again.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
Yes, this is normal. As I wrote in the OP, you have to open up the V4A menu and go to UI settings and choose Expert. This will unlock the settings you're looking for. I didn't update the instructions for MM (this thread is REALLY old), but irs samples need to go into the data folder. Use a file manager and create the following folder: Data/media/legacy/Viper4Android/Kernel and put your irs files in there.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] wongfeihung1984:
OH my God I'm such an idiot. I had completely forgotten about enabling expert mode.

Thx and sorry for taking up your time.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
I have never wanted to install an app as much as I do this one. I currently have Music Volume EQ installed which has made a remarkable difference in the audio quality from both headphones and bluetooth audio in my car. I have ViPER4Windows installed and it's fantastic. I WANT V4A ON MY PHONE. (I uninstalled Music Volume EQ during my attempts to install V4A.)

I have never spent as much time trying to install an app (>5 hours) as I have this one. - WITHOUT SUCCESS. Honestly, I've tried everything from every post that I've read

twice

and am the point that I can't be sure of what I've tried.

I have a Verizon Note 3 (SM-N900V). I'm running LP version 5.0. I'm running a rooted stock ROM with unlocked bootloader. SE for Android status is "Enforcing" and I haven't figured a way to remedy it...and I have tried flashing every zip I could find to remedy the situation. Busybox "free" 1.25.1 is installed. SuperSU Pro v2.78 is installed. I use Quick Boot to get to TWRP recovery 3.0.2-0 for flashing zips.

No matter what I try, Once I "install" and I open V4A it wants me to install drivers. I wiped dalvik and TWRP flashed the 5.5 Beats "normal" version thinking that it having the drivers pre-installed would be the golden ticket. Nope, I flash it and go through the BS upgrading process, open the app and it asks for drivers. I've got >250MB of room in /system, so it's not a space issue. Then there's the joy of realizing you can't uninstall V4A via the App Manager. I have to use Root Explorer to find all the detritus left on my phone and get rid of it manually....and hope that I found it all.

While I'd like to throw my phone across the room, I'm not going to give up. The problem is information overload. I have searched and read so many posts, tried so many things, I don't know how to get back to square 1, reassess the situation and conquer this.

I would greatly appreciate anyone who can walk me through this. Hell, if you did so and I planned on having more kids, I'd name them after you!

This has become the most challenging obstacle since I first rooted my Droid Charge back in the "day". Hell, getting a Verizon Note 3 rooted along with an unlocked bootloader (MANY thanks to all of you who made it possible!!!!) was a PIA but was child's play compared to getting V4A operating.

For God's sake, it's a media app. WTF am I missing???

Thanks in advance...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
You're missing the latest V4A development project. It's called A.R.I.S.E and it's by a group of the best sound modders on XDA. You'll find a link to the thread in my sig, but you can download the latest version from here.

Installation instructions:

1) Make nandroid of boot, system, and data

2) Dirty flash your ROM so you get rid of anything you've previously done.

3) Install ARISE (driver will automatically install with the zip)

4) Profit!!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
Thank you for taking interest in my cause!

There are a LOT of options to download from A.R.I.S.E. Which would be the best option for me given my current setup? I grabbed ARISE Sound Systems Deuteronomy 2.3.3 and ViPER4Arise 2.5.0.5.

I have downloaded so many files and failed so many times, I want to make sure I download the correct file and can get this done right.

One other question.

I've never dirty flashed a ROM, will doing so affect my root/bootloader unlocked status?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
Deut 2.3.3 already include V4Arise 2.5.0.5, so there's no reason to flash both.

If you're ROM is pre-rooted then you won't lose root. Otherwise, you'll have to flash SuperSU (or your other root method) again to root because you will lose root if you dirty flash an unrooted ROM over a rooted ROM.

Flashing a ROM can't affect your bootloader status since bootloader is lower level than ROM. In fact, it's the lowest of all the software layers. The layers go:

Android (ROM)

Kernel

Recovery

Download Mode

If you think about this logically, Download Mode is the only place you can flash bootloader, modems and full Stock Odin ROMs. While in recovery, you can flash kernels, custom ROMs, restore and make backups of Android, etc. The kernel is the software that tells Android how to interact with the hardware. Finally, Android itself gets up and running at the highest level.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
Since I'm running the stock LP 5.0 rooted, all I have as a backup ROM is the stock LP 5.0 I got from sammobile. I figure I can use Odin to perform the ROM re-install and then it sounds like a re-root will be in order. I use the Arabic tool for root.

Does this sound like a decent plan?

I really appreciate your help and your patience. You do a fantastic job explaining things and never come across as condescending which has become rare these days.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
The only part of the plan I didn't hear from you is doing a nandroid backup. Hopefully you have TWRP 3.0.2-0 installed. Good luck and let me know how it goes please!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
Yes, I made a nandroid backup via TWRP 3.0.2-0 as well as made a recovery zip for apps using Ti backup.

I plan to get this project completed tomorrow evening.

I will definitely let you know how everything goes!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
If you don't mind, I'd like to ask a few more questions?

I'm tempted to do a factory wipe and start with a completely fresh slate. As I stated previously, I've never done a "dirty" flash and am unsure that I want to start now. Getting a Verizon Note 3 to this stage took years/tears/angst...etc. There's just something about a completely clean slate that gives one the hope that nothing will go wrong with the process or with the final product. It may take a bit longer but I would feel more confident that the system is as pristine as I can get it. I'm actually not OCD unless it involves reloading ammo, building computers, installing A/V systems, and/or working on engines. There are just some things that I prefer to start at square 1 to drastically reduce the chance of previous missteps biting my ass later.

IF I factory wipe it and then flash stock ROM......will that affect bootloader status? (I know you explained the Android hierarchy previously but in my mind that was based on a "dirty" flash so please humor me as you would a 5 year old.) Also, after a factory wipe/stock ROM Odin flash, will I have to re-install TWRP? I understand that I will have to re-root, which isn't a concern. Technically, I could certainly go through the process to unlock the bootloader and reinstall TWRP again - - but I'd rather not unless I have to.

I'm asking these questions so I can gauge the amount of time this process is going to take.

Again, I REALLY appreciate your patience. I know how difficult it can be to teach a subject that is rudimentary in your mind and yet you have to figure out how to teach it in a way that those who wish to follow you can do so. At the same time, I know it's amazing when you try to explain it.......someone gets it and off they go!!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
1) That question was already a question and no :silly:

2) No

3) Factory wipe, no. Odin flash, yes.

Dirty flashing just means that you directly flash a ROM or mod over a previous version. Semi-clean flashing involves wiping Dalivik/ART, system, and cache, and then reinstalling the ROM/mod. This saves the time of restoring data as it's, by far, the largest partition/time killer. Completely clean flashing involves wiping all four core partitions (including data.) Since you're on stock rooted firmware, you obviously can't dirty or semi-clean flash in TWRP. However, if you go to system/security (or backup & reset, I forget with TW) and do a factory reset from there, you'll essentially do a clean install without affecting your recovery partition (TWRP.) Then when it boots back into Android, go through the setup process without restoring your apps from the Play Store, and simply restore ONLY the data partition from your nandroid. I'm not sure if this is even possible without the Samsung stock recovery. It may be required in the factory reset script in TW. It certainly would be your fastest method at only maybe 15-20 minutes total.

You're welcome :D
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
First attempt is a fail.

Used TWRP to do factory wipe.

Installed SuperSU and busybox.

Used TWRP to flash the ARISE zip.

When I hit the VIPER4Arise icon, I get a grey screen that eventually just closes to the Apps drawer.

I had hoped to avoid doing an Odin flash of the stock ROM.

Suggestions before I proceed?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
2nd attempt is a fail.

Went to Backup/Recovery and did a factory reset.

I saw that the VIPER4Arise app icon was still installed. I figured this to be a bad thing since technically the phone should have been restored to stock, even though it was still rooted. Clicking the V4A icon gave the same result - a grey screen that eventually closed.

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Should I use Kies to restore the ROM and then proceed from there?

Man, I sure hope ARISE is worth all of this...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
Odin flash was a fail.

Kies it is. Start from scratch.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
Fail.

****. This entire process is a waste of time.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
ARISE is amazing. You'll get it.

If you Odin flash, you are starting from scratch. Kies is basically Samsung's version of Odin.

I think Kies will automatically fail if you have root or a custom recovery (I forget which one or maybe it's both.) Which file are you trying to flash in Odin?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
Great. I'm stuck on the yellow triangle of death after installing TWRP.

Obviously my bootloader DID get locked.

What a pain in the ass.

Here we go again through ALL of the bullsh.....
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
Odin vs. Kies

Re-Root

Reinstall SuperSU Pro and Busybox Pro

I'm trying to calm down.

Worst case, I'll unlock the bootlaoder, get TWRP working and reinstall my phone.

My home and my car audio systems are fantastic. I had hoped I would get the same from this app.

---------- Post added at 04:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:02 AM ----------

Now what? What else can I do?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
It seems that FAIL is strong with me.

My system is as clean/new as it can be.

I did a complete stock ROM flash followed by root.

Installed Busybox Pro

Installed SuperSU Pro

Unlocked bootloader.

Installed TWRP.

Installed Arise 2.5.0.5 via TWRP.

V4A icon just opens gray screen. It never asked for root access. It just does nothing and then closes.

After all of this effort, I can't let this beat me. How do I troubleshoot from here?

I can see ARISE_Version.prop in /system folder.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Themes and Apps] bozzchem:
If I can't get this working...the only way to get rid of it is to repeat the process I engaged in to get it working.

Priceless.