yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
ViPER|Audio™ || ViPER|Atmos™ || ViPER|DD+™

Beats™ Edition​

I've been suspecting for a while that the Huawei™ files have caused quite a few issues with compatibility and the biggest culprit with audio issues and disturbances. I want to give these a run and want to see what you guys think. I was simply blown away after making the Beats™ Edition package shortly before adding the Huawei™ files. I am thinking many will have better results and others will finally have success. You can flash these all you want because they are current with the 4.3.1 install scripts accommodating any dirty flash scenario. I'm positive this is going to be the standard while Huawei™ is phased out. Of course, I do all this for you guys, so ultimately it's up to you so please provide all feedback, good and bad. Thanks guys!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] lazer77:
Personally, I'm fine with just Beats as that's all my little "custom" build uses. Sounds good.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] OmarUdave:
flash ViPERAtmos Beats 4.3.1 Huawei Edition.zip

but I do not work Dolby Atmos any solution?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] SuperSimian:
Kind of OT, but does anyone know the reason as to why many IRS files not working? I do have them on the appropriate location, the ARE recognized by viper, but changing to most IRS will have no effect whatsoever. I tried out ALL of the IRS files from OP made by BSDgeek_Jake, only a few (about 10) take effect.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] rolarocka:
Same here some don't work, must be the IRS and not Viper imo

A0001 - oneplus one
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] lazer77:
What tells you that it's not working?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Massimo Graniero:
Nexus 5 sir!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bschmidy10:
Any way to make this survive a CM 13 nightly update? Reflashing the zip works but I have to set up the preferences again in v4a each time.

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@guitardedhero this isn't the right place for this I'm sure but I think I figured out a fix to the gapps force closing issue. Delete this before attempting to flash new gapps.

/data/system/users/0/runtime-permissions.xml

Profit.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] lazer77:
Are you dirty flashing the update? If so, shouldn't have to flash v4a again because there's a backup script included. My tiredness could be speaking and I may be wrong. [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] will correct me if so lol.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
ViPER|DD+™ should be a very good alternative for you. :good:

Extract the ViPER zip and tap on the v4a apk to "install an update to this built-in application".

It's likely the result of cm's own backup script.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/themes-apps/mod-surround-sound-t2964809
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
What's the consensus on the Beats™ Editions?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] manojpy:
Will try it now. Thanks for enhancing our listening experience. Nice profile pic by the way.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Thanks! The previous pic mortified my wife lol!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] samuelmoya23:
Thank you for your awesome work. Will I need to uninstall a previous version of Viper4 first in order to install this one?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] tcat007:
Dirty flashed Atmos version (from post 3636), flashed and cleared caches, no issues. Same great sound!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
No, but until I add the complete removal of Huawei™ in the script, I recommend deleting these before flashing 4.3.1 Beats™ over your phone's current state:

/system/etc/audio

/system/etc/dts

/system/etc/srs

/system/lib/libaudioflinger.huawei.so

/system/lib/libhuaweiaudioalgoservice.so

/system/lib/libhuaweiaudioeffectutil.so

/system/lib/libhuaweiprocessing.so

/system/lib/libsrspeocessing.so

/system/vendor/lib/libsrspeocessing.so

Sometimes v4a won't show up after an installation even though it's written to /system/priv-app. If you experience this, move the v4a folder from /system/priv-app to /sdcard, reboot, move folder back to /system/priv-app from /sdcard, set folder permissions to 0755, set apk permissions to 0644, and reboot one last time.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Before this goes into a script I absolutely need to know if any of these folders or files are found on your stock devices, especially the folders.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] rzvny:
It did work with a custom ROM.

Thank you!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] tcat007:
Just deleted those files (all were there) after I had flashed the new file. All still seems fine. Should I reflash?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] manojpy:
Just deleted all the files mentioned by you, flashed Audio beats and it's Music to my ears (No pun intended). Gracias!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
:victory: :highfive:

No, you're good! :good:

Fantastic! 4.4 will begin the phasing out of Huawei™. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Edit∆∆*********

4.4 introduces the phasing out of Huawei™ as part of the official packages as I was never fully convinced of any contribution, but highly suspect its inclusion caused many issues. All 4.4 packages include complete removal of Huawei™ files in the install script so no wipes are ever necessary. I don't plan on adding any Beats™ removal lines into the script as I fear that might delete stock files on HTC devices and that will certainly cause issues and be a very irresponsible act on my part. Essentially, this means a desire to try a Stock package will require a System wipe followed by a dirty flash of your rom before flashing a Stock package, otherwise, you'll still end up with the Beats™ files.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Phrodini:
Miss my music with the sound mod..my headphones in ICU ,have to get a new pair..

I see a New version and a new avy..
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Massimo Graniero:
Thanks!!!!

Another question, working with miui 7? (Lollipop based)
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] MeickelT:
I was on ViperAtmos 4.3 Beats Huawei edition, then i deleted the huawei files mentioned in post 3652. After that i flashed the 4.4 Atmos stock followed with the luna mod, now v4a nor atmos has stopped working with any of my players . When no music played, the v4a status show 'Yes' but when i tried to play any music, the player pause and need me to press play again, tried to open v4a the music stops and all v4a status is 'No'. Same thing happened when i tried to open atmos.

Please kindly advise..

Pure Nexus on Nexus 6P
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
My wife detests the pic I was using and caught me using it again lol. Besides, I do feel I should make this as professional as possible.

The sound mod should, not the surround sound mod.

What's the Luna Mod? A System wipe followed by a dirty rom flash is required for Stock as I will not include a Beats™ removal because those are stock files on some HTC devices. Also disable MusicFX.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] MeickelT:
The Desire + Luna for viper atmos you posted a few pages back (i can't quote the post..yet)

Music fx has been disabled since i got the 4.3 version working before all this. Is there any other way to remove the beats manually?

Tried flashing vendor image, flashed v4a n still no joy..
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Phrodini:
Lol..the name speaks for itself,the picture is optional
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
You've got way too much going on at the moment. Flashing Luna afterwards simply rewrites the removed Huawei™ files and also overwrites the audio_effects.conf entries from flashing ViPER. Check my Side Projects folder at my AndroidFileHost link in my signature for the ability to get what you want in a single flash. :good:

Thank you, friend. That means a lot to me. :highfive:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
I've updated to 4.4 - Atmos/Beats (no Huawei files).

Did a clean install as I wanted to switch Kernels (from ElementalX to God's Kernel for N6P). So I went back and reflashed the CATA ROM, New Kernel, SUPERSU, etc.... and 4.4, had to remember to reinstall the Sony Music Player (very happy with this).

I started running the kernel with ondemand - and I'm having Lots and Lots of popping/cracking from V4A/Atmos....

So - wondered if it was the removal of the Huawei files when I installed 4.4 - or ???

First thing I tried - was changing the CPU governor to PegasusQ from OnDemand.

Cracking and popping are GONE!

Thought this may be useful here.

Once again - the sound I'm getting from V4A is outstanding...
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] MrBrady:
Sorry if it's already been asked, but is there a changelog available? The updates are so frequent and so many new posts in this thread I can't keep up.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] thelittlesteevee:
I've had nothing but trouble the couple times I've used that zip.

It boosts headphone gain (at least for me) quite a bit. The surround part works well though! :p
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Legitsu:
just for giggles I tried to flash these on a S4 running Stang 5Liter v3

flashed ok in flashfire didn't install tho O well probly would work with some tweaks to the installer
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Great info right there from which many users will likely benefit. Thanks again like always for your very informative reporting, friend! :good:

Sorry man, it started with my discovery of the Power Saver driver being inadvertently used in all versions before 4.3. Still shaking my damn head on that one... Then for 4.4, I decided to remove all the Huawei™ files because I'm convinced they add nothing but incompatibility issues and possible noise disturbances.

The changelog is always at the end of the OP, although it just starts at 4.3 because of the number of characters allowed in a single post. Plus, any package that has the Power Saver driver, 4.2.1 and below, I feel are defective packages and they don't even exist to me now. I always reply at the end of the thread with the same Edit that's been posted on the OP as well.

4.4 is almost like an earlier version of ViPER right before the addition of the Huawei™ files, however it has the current scripting that has been the majority of the version changes. You can flash any package except Stock over and over without any wipes necessary. The Beat™ files possibly exist on stock HTC devices so they will never be removed by the install script, so the only time a System wipe and dirty rom flash is required is when.wanting to go to Stock from a Beats™ installation. Plus, every package comes with a complete backup script that will restore every single file in that package to survive rom updates.

4.4 is the best version yet and I am very satisfied with what I've been hearing through my vehicle setup today. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] MrBrady:
Thanks for the info! You're a freakin' machine and making an already amazing audio mod even more amazing every day.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I really appreciate that, more than you even know. Through the years, friends and family cringe at the mention of the word "ViPER4Android", so it's such a privilege to be surrounded by those who share my passion and to notice what years obsessing over the perfect tweaks and settings can bring. You guys are absolutely awesome and make this pure fun for me! :highfive:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ROADKING17:
Flashed all three 4.4 viper Huawei zips still get crackling sounds only when Dolby app is running
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Have you adjusted settings within the Dolby app? DD+™ or Atmos™? One version has no Dolby app, still audio disturbances on that one? You might want to take a look at [MENTION=4371701]luigidk[/MENTION]'s recent post.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] S0UTHPAWK1LLA:
No issue with PN and 4.4. Is there any benefit to using the notification or not?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] kerbiii:
from 4.2 beats huawei and i want to flash atmos beats no need to wipe?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Kdx10:
@guitardedhero

Bro im having strange issue in viperatmos beats edition v4.4. I will attach the photo so that u can see what i mean. When i begin to play music v4a process yes but when i ho to atmos app "music" drawer equalizer not moving while in "movie" drawer its moving.

What does this means bro, sorry for my bad english lol
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
The only benefit is quick access to v4a. I always block it though by longpressing on it. I don't know why, but I feel like it has a harder time being killed in the background with a persistent notification, even if it is being blocked. Could very well be pure paranoia lol.

Nope!

Yeah that is weird, have you tried tapping on different EQ presets? You might try a Cache wipe as well.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Kdx10:
When i tap on other presets under music drawer then it works. Otherwise no problem at all.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
OK cool, that can be normal behavior, this is a ported app after all. It usually doesn't take much at all to get it to work but it should work without this issue more than 90% of the time. If it's more recurring there might be something that can be done, starting with clean install for starters. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Kdx10:
Okay i will wait for the new update. Actually this is not a big problem for me. As long as its still working with a good quality of sound then im good. Thanks again bro good work
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I want to be sure it's clear, you are able to get the app working properly for you after hitting a preset like Open and then Flat again, right?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Sorry man, I finally figured out what you were talking about after looking at your pics again. It's not obvious, but those bottom three buttons will boost the Intelligence of the EQ preset. Flat will only move if at least one button underneath is On. Sorry, I didn't grasp what you were asking, but better news is that what you are seeing is full functionality! :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Kdx10:
Okay bro. So i got it working. Thanks again. Im sorry im not that good in english so you dont get what i mean.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
You're doing great, I wouldn't have ever known if you hadn't mentioned that! :highfive:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] S0UTHPAWK1LLA:
I noticed something.. When the notification is on, you can try to kill v4a which ever way and that notifications is still there. So question is... Even if you turn of the notification, is v4a always running in the background no matter what? I am not a battery life chaser personally and would rather have v4a.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I've always used it for the last three or four years and haven't tried the other way. I do know the times I've heard v4a killed it comes back immediately.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Does this work?

Nope. Thanks [MENTION=4371701]luigidk[/MENTION]!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
Nope - ViperMAXX FC's in rapid succession.

Rebooted and reflashed 4.4 Atmos Beats - but I'm still getting the ViperMAXX FC's - so much so I can't run the device.

Is there something I can delete while in TWRP - or will I need to do a clean flash of my ROM?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Thanks for trying MaxxAudio has frustrated me to no end since the first Marshmallow preview lol. Here's the ViPER|Atmos™ 4.4 Beats™ with the MaxxAudio removal. I appreciate it man!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
That zip isn't removing ViperMaxx - still getting the FC's.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Delete:

/system/priv-app/MaxxAudio

/system/priv-app/MaxxAudioService

If TWRP is easier:

Mount > System

Advanced > File Manager

Navigate to /system/priv-app

Delete both MaxxAudio folders

My bad man, I shouldn't have left you hanging without an exit strategy. I'm just so used to deleting those immediately when I get that that I didn't even think about it when posting the ViPER|Maxx™ zip.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
Thanks - had to remove /system/priv-app/MaxxService in TWRP - too many FC's to work around!

FYI... that is the only directory with MAXX I found...
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Very strange, I really appreciate you going through that frustrating ordeal. That will be the last time an exit strategy is not included with a test build.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
No problem at all. What is MaxxAudio supposed to do?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
It's another DSP and GUI that many rave about and I get requests all the time to make it work on Marshmallow. It's been a major, major pain lol!

http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/mod-maxxaudio-t3118983
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] SuperSimian:
Didn't work. App not installed message while trying to install. Anyway, what is the principle of this issue? (not being able to apply some IRS's)
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
App not installed? That's weird. Do you already have a viper folder in /data/app? The principal is some IRS files work when v4a is a /system/app while other IRS files work when v4a is a /data app. When v4a is installed to /system and you tap the same apk used but from the /sdcard it'll ask if you want to "install an update to this built-in app". This results in v4a being both a /system and /data app even though, technically, it's still a /system app. All app updates are stored on /data, whether they are /system or /data apps to begin with. It will not work if v4a is installed to /data first. It must be /system first and then updated to /data.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ROADKING17:
Reflashed Huawei 4.4 zips and not the DD+ and everything seems fine now..
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] SuperSimian:
That's odd. I wiped system partition. Re flashed ROM + allmy**** + viper|atmos 4.4 then proceeded to install viper as normal app and succeeded, I'll test out IRS's again. Thank you for the assistance, you're my HERO :D
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] net.cat:
Coming from 4.2.1 can I flash 4.4 beats wiping only caches (so no system and rom reinstallation again from scratch)?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] butla:
Just had to pop in and say a sincere thanks for all your hard work. You seem to be everywhere offering help and advise to all who ask and with no reservation or hesitation. My sound is amazing, thanks to you. Just a little OT though, glad you changed from that old Myspace avatar it was freaking me out for some reason, don't know why, no offence. Are you with me guys???

Sent from one of my Notes.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] OmarUdave:
failed to work 4.4 ViPER | Atmos

It did not detect the change in atmos or viper

I am doing something wrong?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Flash away!

Haha, no more unsettling avatar pics, I promise! I don't know where I found that pic many years ago but I instantly thought at the time it was the ultimate avatar. It never caught on though lol.

Have you disabled any stock audio effects?

Settings > Apps > Menu > Show System
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
My bad, I just woke up and it's not even 5:00 am, 4.4 versions will handle the dirty flash without deleting or wiping anything. There's no need to manually delete any files beforehand. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jspikeball123:
Heavy popping

Heavy popping on a lot of songs with viperAtmos beats 4.4 coming from 4.2.1 on nexus 6p running PureNexus. Love this mod, especially with atmos! Made my work shift 10 times more enjoyable. Thanks guitardedhero!

EDIT: Realized my tuned down CPU settings was causing the popping. 4.4 works great no problems whatsoever!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] techinv:
I'm running 4.21 with latest Elem X/Cataclysm on Marshmallow and get moderate to heavy popping with Atmos turned on. I've played around with ElemX cpu settings but have not found the magic combination yet that kills the popping. Any one else using ElemX and Atmos that's figured this out yet?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Woody:
Upgrade to 4.4. I have a feeling that along with Huawei (which is removed in 4.4) Atmos is far more trouble than it's worth. Too many sound mods can conflict with each other. I've remove it for a few versions now and have no sound issues. Others though think it is the beez-neez.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Awesome! Thanks for sharing with everybody what works for you! :good:

First, I recommend flashing 4.4 over your phone's current state and start from there. You might notice no more audio disturbances. :good:

Precisely why there is ViPER|Audio™ and ViPER|DD+™ and the ability to flash any 4.4 package over the other without any wipes. Everyone is surely able to flash a ViPER package that seems tailor-made to them and their device. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] junioramboy:
4.4 Viper Atmos + Beats works great as always. Atmos works very nice when watching movies. Sound's just awesome! Thanks

Shamusent
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
My pleasure! It certainly does shine during cinematic viewing! :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sachin.soman:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] ViPERAtmos 4.4 Beats Edition.zip - I have installed this version should i install Beats audio port??

ExtremeBeats™ Perfection EQ Preset > 3.5, 4.5, 5.0, 3.5, 1.5, 1.0, 3.5, 4.5, 5.0, 3.5 (Enabled when needed) -- For this to work do i need to install the Extremebeats mod or i just need to edit FIREquilizer?

These Links takes me to a error page

Nero - Satisfy https://play.google.com/music/m/T3um...Satisfy_-_Nero

Born of Osiris - Exhil∆r∆te https://play.google.com/music/m/Tbkw...Born_Of_Osiris

Bar 9 - The Beginning https://play.google.com/music/m/Tiea...inning_-_Bar_9

Stick Figure - Breathe https://play.google.com/music/m/Tf4j...-_Stick_Figure

Tove Lo - This Time Around https://play.google.com/music/m/T4kg...ound_-_Tove_Lo

August Burns Red - Echoes https://play.google.com/music/m/Txbo...gust_Burns_Red

August Burns Red - Black Sheep https://play.google.com/music/m/Ti4z...gust_Burns_Red

Zomboy - Bad Intentions https://play.google.com/music/m/Tnoj...l_Mix_-_Zomboy

Liquid Stranger - Nintendo https://play.google.com/music/m/Tt3n...iquid_Stranger

All Shall Perish - There is No Business to be Done on a Dead Planet https://play.google.com/music/m/T5uq...l_Shall_Perish

Crotchduster - Mammal Sauce https://play.google.com/music/m/Th4r...-_Crotchduster
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
No need for anything extra, those are just values of the preset. And no need for installing a Beats™ port. 4.4 Beats™ should be plenty until something else comes along that I find enhances the packages even more. And thanks for letting me know about the links. They linked to Google Play Music so they must have changed the links recently. I'll get that taken care of today. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
I am on N6P Cata/ElemX and switched to OnDemand which had an improvement, but had some popping. I changed to the God's Kernel and had terrible popping with OnDemand but switched to PegasusQ and it is much better. I'll likely try stock (Cata) kernel at some point and see how that works.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Links have now been updated using Google Play Music's Share feature. Please try these new links and let me know if you are still unable to be directed to the specific song in Google Play Music. Thanks again for letting me know about this! :good: