yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] :
I look forward to the latest testing ViPERAudio Sony Beats since 4.8.1 wasn't working at all for me. I can confirm, if it's relevant, I have the /system/vendor/lib acdb files on 4.8 and deleting the /system/lib acdbwrapper file created a sonic difference (although I wasn't having issues with incall audio before).

Following and testing with you, friend! :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dinaps86:
Does your Sony music installer also give use to Sony enhancements bc there's been a few times where I've user android experts version and was able to actually mess around with the options (only one time they actually worked lol, but currently when I go to settings and click on it, Sound Alive pops open, I'm on stock android 5.1.1, Samsung Galaxy note edge running permissive Emotion kernel this is not at all a dire question I know that you get tons a day and you are always cheerful and helpful so just whenever you get a chance and what not
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Absolutely, here you go friend! :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Yes, I do. I'm actually awaiting permission for an init.d script I want to use but since this is not an actual release you are certainly welcome to test it out. There are no audio_effects.conf files with it right now as I designed it to work with 4.8 and above so be sure you are on at least 4.8 or 5.5 to get the full potential. This is a very large installer so you may want to have a backup first. :good:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/x1couper9gnmno8/Sony%20Xperia%20Z5%20Premium%20Marshmallow%20Audio%20System.zip?dl=0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mpgrimes:
Strange, can't even delete it in twrp. Gives a error. I'll try again later... ?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] :
Woo, looks like that one's a no go as well. Flashed over 4.8, made sure no duplicate build prop entries, started with ViPER switch off and played... low, intermittent pops, like dolphin stomach rumbles. Needless to say that wasn't what I'd selected. I'm going to roll back to 4.8. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Boot to recovery

Mount > System and Vendor

Advanced > File Manager

Navigate to /vendor/etc

Tap audio_effects.conf

Delete

Swipe to confirm

Reboot
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
So, unsatisfactory audio is the result of both test versions?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Trix123:
I've used the Light Material Switcher, but I don't like the look of it, so how can I revert back to the Dark theme ? Is there a Dark Material Switcher zip also ?

Thanks.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] TheArt.:
I don't have that file in my lib folder.

Edit: found libacdbmapper.so in system/lib ! I only searched in vendor, my fault. Will report if call is ok.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Mayex:
Does it work on Nexus 5x?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mpgrimes:
That's exactly what I did.?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
Will the first Heavy Sony Music you posted(46.542kb) work with 4.6 or need 4.8 or up too?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mohammad.nomaan:
Hi

I am unable to flash ViPERAtmos_5.5_Sony_Beats_Edition.zip on my YU+ running CM12.1

Any clues to fix as i know viper needs permissive authorization in CM roms

Thnx
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
2.3.4.0 or 2.4.0.1?

Yes. :good:

It will essentially update you to 4.8.2 if on 4.6.

How much free /system space shows to be available when you navigate to /system?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mohammad.nomaan:
I have over 400MB of system space left
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
What error are you getting when trying to install?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Gen_Y696:
Guys I flashed the 4.8.2 ViperAtmos Sony edition and having call sound issues. Can't hear anything when making and receiving calls. Any fix? Thanks.

Note 3

CM 12.1

Stock kernel
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] To let you know, I also had intermittent popping/crackling in 4.8.1, 4.8.2 solved it.

Nexus 5, DU-6.0.1-MM-MHC19J-20160318Weekly.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] steveo17:
can this version be used on a Nexus 6P on stock marshmallow with SELinux Enforcing?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Do you have any files beginning with "libacbd" in /system/lib?

:good:

Yes. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
Yes sir.:good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Trix123:
I'm on ViperAtmos 4.8.1, so it's version 2.3.4.0.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Lord. Tech:
i have Lolliviper working on my 6P on PN rom marshmallow, can i flash viper atmos beats 5.5 over it? and i didnt understand something, does it include BOTH v4A AND atmos, or is viper written just for namesake? << im a noob at this so i understand my question could be dumb.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] gizmosears:
I had similar problem on my phone. I went with the ViperAudio version not the Atmos version
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Yes you can, ViPER4Android and Dolby Atmos are included in all ViPER|Atmos packages. You might want to uninstall the driver through your currently installed v4a's Menu, reboot, delete the v4a folder from /system/priv-app and reboot before flashing case the ViPER|Atmos installation does not remove the existing version.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Jimbus369:
Can you share the new update of Sony Music 9.1.6.A.2.1 21 March 2016? Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] colinmcg71:
Hi [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION], I flashed the Sony Music 9.1.6.A.1.1 Beta package and was impressed with the sound quality.

After hearing so many people on here singing it's praises I decided to buy USB Audio Player Pro and have been very impressed. The combination of this player and ViperAtmosSonyBeats 4.8 is second to none.

So much so that I've decided to uninstall Sony Music player (via TiBu) and wonder if you could you tell me which files/folders I'd need to delete afterwards for complete removal.

Thank you for your help and awesome audio mod :)
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Absolutely! :good:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ozpzuqrf6mdu6o/Sony%20Music%209.1.6.A.2.1%20Beta%20Installer.zip?dl=0

Awesome report and I'm glad everything is sounding good to you!

It depends on the Sony Music package as I've posted a few different versions, some overwriting most of the stock device libraries and effects. A System wipe followed by a dirty flash of your rom is likely your best bet.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] colinmcg71:
Thank you.

It was probably about time for me to do a clean flash anyway.

I'll be back up and running with 4.8.2 in no time ?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Jimbus369:
This zip contain:

System/app/dlna-somc-xxhdpi-release

GoogleLyricsPlugin

HeadphoneSelection

SemcMetadataCleanup

SoundEnhancement

trackid

UnsupportedHeadsetNotifier

WikipediaPlugin

YouTubeKaraokePlugin

YouTubePlugin

And other things in etc framework lib priv-app (SomcPlayAnywhere SomcPodcast and the sony music app "SemcMusic") and vendor

:confused: :confused: It's normal? :confused: :confused:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] chas_43:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] I take it that this Sony lib files issue , with in call volume, you're addressing here would be similar in 5.4 onwards that I mentioned here, causing lack on in call mic or speaker ( or perhaps just zero volume) ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=65887919

I'll have a look at those lib files in 5.4 onwards and see if I can pin it down. Thanks for your help.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
:good:

Yes, a lot of stuff is needed for full functionality. I consider this the base package.

Looking forward to your findings. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
Off Topic - but I first heard about Dirty Unicorn here! Was all set to flash Dirty Unicorn - with V4A ... just before I started the process (would have started with a full wipe...) - I found out that AP doesn't work with DU - so off to find another ROM (to replace the CATA MOD)...
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Jimbus369:
But it installs only "plugin" not other apps, right? Sorry for my nubbie questions :D
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Oops, I forgot to pull out SoundEnhancement. Here's a new link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ozpzuqrf6mdu6o/Sony%20Music%209.1.6.A.2.1%20Beta%20Installer.zip?dl=0

The only app you'll see other than Music in your App Drawer will be TrackID. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BEATMICHAGAIN:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] I'm curious if there is a difference in your dropbox version of Sony Music player vs. the one on apkmirror? I noticed the file sizes are different?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
apkmirror hosts the apk only. There are a lot of external components that make up the Sony Music or Walkman experience on Xperia devices so the package I linked above was built using the new Z5 Premium Marshmallow /system dump. It is pretty complete besides SoundEnhancement which I don't recommend with ViPERAtmos as SoundEnhancement sounds good only when used by itself.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Jimbus369:
Thanks a lot :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BEATMICHAGAIN:
OK. Thanks for the explanation, I didn't realize it was your build. Thanks for doing that as I'm liking the Sony Music player after using for about a week!

---------- Post added at 07:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:00 PM ----------

One more question, can I flash 9.1.6A2.1 over 9.1.6A1.1?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Absolutely! :good:

When used with all the Z5 Premium libraries and effects it sounds incredible and is my favorite at the moment, even beating out USB Audio Player Pro. Now that I got the Home Network component working I've been using it nonstop. UAPP also has a DLNA feature but Sony Music is just so snappy and fluid.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Which 9.1.6.A.1.1 did you install? You can flash over with no issues but I'm curious if there will be anything lingering not found in the current and recommended 9.1.6.A.2.1 package that was last linked earlier in the thread.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BEATMICHAGAIN:
The one I installed was posted by you about a week or so ago.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
You might have some extra files if the zip you installed has some of the stuff removed currently, but if everything is already working then that's even better. On my N6 I'm able to have quite a bit more like all the acdb stuff and surround_sound_3mic that I'm not currently able to include in these present builds as compatibility is reduced substantially. :good:

If you want to, you could attach or link the 9.1.6.A.1.1 zip you installed and I'll know exactly what your state is and will be.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BEATMICHAGAIN:
Just flashed the latest one and its working, sounds great w/Viper Sony Beats 4.81!!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] JaylanPHNX:
Does viper (or any of these enhancements) affect audio played through Android Auto? Just curious. I'll hopefully be looking at new cars later this year, and Android Auto might be a factor.

It's baconnn!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Bluetooth and auxiliary for sure.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BEATMICHAGAIN:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION], do you use convolver w/your latest set up?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Yes, I use DFX Hip Hop Modern mostly.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BEATMICHAGAIN:
What genre of music do you listen to?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Metal, electronic, indie mostly.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bmccoy11:
In case anyone wants to try it out, here's a pretty nice sounding Viper4Android profile I've made with Dolby IRS files!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I went back to previous posts and see that ALSA is when issues started for you. Attached below is 4.8.2-1 which is 4.8.2 with all ALSA removed which could sound better now that it's using the whole Z5 Premium effects library. I'm interested if this fixes all your issues as well as others' issues with the newest versions. For best results I request it be installed on a fresh /system so that no lingering files could potentially throw the whole test off. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] abeloman:
Hi man, I'm not a falcon anymore haha

Now with a LG g3 when I flashed the latest version (4.8.1-4.8.2) I cannot control the incall volume... No matter I press the buttons, the volume remain without changes and it's very annoying because I didn't set higher before, so it is PITA :(

I've tried normal viper installation (just apk and driver within the app) and everything is working as expected (volume control and processing audio) so I think it is related to the flashable zips... What can I do man? There's is actually a huge difference between your work and the simple apk
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] micmars:
It's systemwide if the steps referenced on this and the previous page are followed.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] badpanda:
When I change it to permissive on selinux I start to get issues bugs with the root app stick mount where of always shows that a otg USB is mounted but there is nothing plugged in...anyone care to confirm?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] cobyman7035:
Mine was? Fine… I'm on 5.01 decrypted

Via my NeXus™ 7FHD on XDA Premium app
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] parcou:
Being new all this a little confused...

I followed the OP and got it to work using the zip and in the app chg to compatible mode. I never got an error with Play Music off the bat..no errors. When I play a song seems be working again new at this was looking for louder sound originally... In the Viper app I can chg from rock, flat, etc...I may have heard a chirp 1-2 somewhere in there while listening...

So if I have it working via OP do I need to follow BRKotucs route for N6? I am in Sensi kernel on the new phone not stock..
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] hutzdani:
Flashed the zip from op and changed permissions.

Makes no differance to sound in any way flashed with stock 5.0 and elementalX kernel and stock kernel, and the EQ affects nothing not even speakers or headset.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] slyguy2000:
Same here, installed, looks good, states the driver is working, etc... But it has absolutely no effect on audio at all.

I am running on stock 5.0.1
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] rlh445:
Mine also wasn't working. What I had to do was after installing and before changing the permissions of the kernel with Selinux, I force enabled V4A and then tried Google Play to get the stream errors. THEN I changed the Selinux permissions and restarted. Then it worked fine after that, although I'm still on 5.0.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] renny083:
Thanks for posting this op. This method was the only way I could get Viper to work even when built into certain ROMs atm on Liquid smooth 12/16 build. That rom is already permissive by default with built in kernel though I had to uninstall then reinstall using posted method....Confirmed working with Google play music.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Android 5.0.1 Lollipop N6 stock with leankernel.

Be sure you're rooted with SuperSU and have busybox stericson installed. Install selinux mode changer to force permissive every boot. Install v4a apk as user app like you would normally install an apk from sdcard. Open v4a after install and install the desired driver and then reboot phone when it asks.

Once booted, install the latest (xda forbidden) forbidden app with the initials "L.P. " through the web and open the app and search for v4a in the list. Tap v4a to display the different options and tap tools and then tap install to /system/. When Lucky Patcher asks to reboot to complete install you MUST tap OK.

Only this method made v4a work, in my case, for everything - not just Play Music and Spotify. V4a now works on SoundCloud, Slacker, Pandora, YouTube, Radsone, etc.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] robin48:
Viper doesn't show on the list when I open that app
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] robin48:
Got it figured out
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] HRDLYWRKNG:
I followed this nice gentleman's instructions from the N5 forum, and it's working like a champ:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57414252&postcount=1329

Tested with Google music, Spotify, and Soundcloud.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] grinchyyy:
Got this working on my N6 and am very impressed. I use Tasker to read texts while connected to bluetooth devices using Text-to-Speech. While Viper is processing I don't hear the text to speech voice. Is there a setting I'm missing or something?

Actually no notification sounds come through either while it's processing.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] aalupatti:
How to say if viper is working or not?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] renny083:
Play audio and open viper then open in the upper right menu driver status .... Should say processing -Yes. =profit
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] renny083:
Driver status should look like this below if working correctly...
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] raijin32:
Renny083 if you don't mind explaining what steps did you take to get it working on your N6? I've literally tried every method I've come across and I cannot get the driver to process on phone speaker.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] aalupatti:
Thank you. Works well for me..... Just installed the three files mentioned the post above. Tested with on and off and there is a big difference
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] renny083:
Your welcome glad to help;)

Flash the 3 files mentioned with the instructions in this post here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57414252

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[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mbargerhuff:
So happy to see this!!! Been using this app for years on my notes!!! Its always among the very first apps I install... So priceless it should be standard in android!!!! Many thanks!!!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] kevk60:
The kernel that comes with Chroma is permissive. Also have Music FX frozen with TiBu.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Woody:
Check your permissions in Settings>Apps>Viper.

Edit: Regarding my issues above, I have narrowed it down. Still testing something, but I'll post later on this weekend with my findings. It is definitely kernel related.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] MrBrady:
I have that exact same issue on Pure Nexus Marshmallow. Did not have the issue on Lollipop. The only way I found a fix is to install the highest quality audio driver. Anything else causes pops and scratches.

I'll try disabling the battery. Optimization though. Haven't thought of that.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harlekein:
I installed Viper through the zip on Pure Nexus with Elite kernel. Installation and reboot without any problems.

I don't think anything has changed though. I cannot find any related settings in developer options. When I go to equalizer in Spotify I see the default one. When I change Viper settings the sound does not change.

Any advise?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jl33:
It honestly seems like it either works or it doesnt. I've been trying for weeks to get Viper working but nothing happens. Doesnt seem worth it work after using it years ago.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] evilryry:
Don't see how so many people have problems with it... I just flash the zip install drivers reboot and done.. No problems anywhere. Zip I made that's in the op installs everything necessary, try freezing musicfx, but even that shouldn't be necessary.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] rignfool:
My guess...

Flar has a headphone booster built into his kernel... I would immediately blame that...

The crackling and popping you describe is overdrive... Very rarely is that the headphones... But more likely the amplifier driving them
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] technique00:
This is only when you have fx compatible mode on

---------- Post added at 08:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:14 PM ----------

I had gotten this to work briefly on a fresh restore by installing ap after turning off nu player and setting selinux to permissive via terminal with command setenforce 0. It worked only after I disabled Google play music in settings. Then out of nowhere it stopped working. Restored to fresh backup and tried flashing fixes zip as advised but still nut working. Everything appears functioning via driver status but can tell sound is super flat plus no change when I enable disable v4a via UI... Very frustrating. I just can't listen to music on my phone with stock drivers
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] :
Hi guys, is there a way I can manually install the drivers, or flash it in recovery? My /system won't mount rw in unofficial cm13 build, so I can't do it from inside the app, and as of now I haven't been able to find a solution. I miss viper so much :)

Nexus 6 64gb - CyanogenMod 12.1 (Android 5.1.1) [MENTION=3705640]520[/MENTION] dpi

LG G watch R
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] evilryry:
Not that I'm aware of, run a custom kernel for rw or another rom that isn't broken and not daily driver worthy if you need viper
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Gedablo666:
Are this mod only change eq for player? Because I don't see any differences for ringtones etc.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dawiseguy77:
When using this on marshmallow pure nexus rom with google play music. my phone randomly shuts off. I don't have this problem when I do not install this mod. Any suggestions?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] grinchyyy:
I'm running Chroma Rom (Marshmallow) and have Viper4android working great except one annoying problem, I can't get Viper4android to read it's own kernel and profiles folders. I copied saved kernel and profiles folders and contents from lolipop and moved them to storage/emulated/legacy/Viper4android and no dice. Tried denying storage permissions for viper4android and re applying permissions.

Frustrated...

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] evilryry:
Try to delete the folder for viper in legacy and manually create the folder yourself with the right name in there, then copy the other folders like profile kernel etc from the other storage into it. Weird process I know, I had to do something weird to get my viper on marshmallow initially going properly and I think that was the process I did. Could be wrong but give it a whirl
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] grinchyyy:
I tried that a couple times, it's all in there but when I go to select a irs file for convolver it says that the directory is empty grrrr. Some with profiles, empty...

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Shepguessed:
How about deleting that folder and then saving a new profile and having viper create the folder and then copying the profiles over. Thats what i did and it worked for me.

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] chrisram88:
Wrong storage path. It's /data/media/legacy/viper4android and there you can add your stuff. MM has a different storage path.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] grinchyyy:
FINALLY! Thank you, that did the trick.

Was about to throw phone across the room...

Sent from my Nexus 6
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] chief2842:
Thanks.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] tornido067:
i havent really used this app but does it really improve the SPEAKER sound ?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] elevatorguy:
I assume this is a player similar to poweramp if so does it effect V4A when playing audio through another program. Asking cause everything is working great now just be nice to try another player. Thanks for the hard work you do
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Joy Bangla:
any one use Black Player EX?? how does it compare to the apps recommended by OP?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Roi007leaf:
If anyone wants the option to choose sony music fx or viperatmos then flash the music zip from this after viperatmos http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3315781

Credit to the creator of this [MENTION=5849326]Luncer[/MENTION]

To enable viper just turn off all the effects in the app itself

Works perfectly on my d855 with brokenos
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Gen_Y696:
Thanks man. I am will try and get back to you.

I tried 4.8.2-1 still the same incall sound issue. No sounds for incoming and outgoing calls. Installed it after wiping system dalvik cache.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] iceman0826:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] can we get these awesome updates 4.8.1/4.8.2 to JB KK? ?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BEATMICHAGAIN:
Black Player is nice, it has a good UI with some nice options, good sound. I'm currently using it along with the Sony Music player posted a few pages back.