yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Phrodini:
You've most likely been on the newest version of the elite kernel, I heard the sound is great on that.. Haven't updated to 4.8 nor the new kernel on my Nexus 6 yet. That little Moto g with cm13 resurrection remix is always good for testing your mods. I know the sound is going to be og triple on shamu
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Oh yeah! The Elite 03-09 kernel is just crazy with the audio quality! You could flash the ViPER|Atmos™ rom which has the kernel and 4.8 for a quick test. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Genesius01:
Running Screw'd with Blackbird kernel. Installed ViperAtmos 4.7.8 Sony Beats, then Project Desire and the result is one long eargasm. Tried ViperAtmos 4.7.8 by itself and Project Desire by itself both are OK on their own. Put them together and OMG!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Phrodini:
I was sitting there with my headphones on with a confused yet amused look of someone who just had an alien encounter on my face. Questions at this point usually start with, is this life? I was loss in the sauce. Now I'm back to say, got Damn, once again, you did your ish, guitardedhero.

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Damn I might try project desire too..
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Ramondel:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION], how can I tell what version of your project I have installed? I don't see your changelog when I go to the help about for Va4?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
/system/ViPER Version Info.txt
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Ramondel:
Thanks, I wanted to confirm what version I was finally able to flash on my Samsung S5 today, I had to clean flash my ROM in order to get any version to flash correctly and even then none of the ones that I had would keep the driver installed. I finally had to restore an old backup that I had already successfully flashed your Viper and then was able to flash version 4.8. All is great now that I have at least my overpriced MP3 player running the latest.:good::good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] desirexel:
Processing really great.. I keep this till next version.. No over processing.. Natural deep crispy really really reeaaaallly great
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] vibrantliker:
I use both. It gives it a great boost.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bschmidy10:
Been having trouble for a long time getting this to work properly on my HTC one m8 running cm13. The stock versions work okay mostly, but the Sony beats editions cause my system to slow to a crawl and become unresponsive.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Have you tried the latest version? I wonder if having its own audio_effects.conf might help.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Reechings:
Using Dolby Atmos Sony Beats 4.8 and realized that having convolver enabled makes audio out of sync on YouTube.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bschmidy10:
Yeah same issue with latest version. Maybe I didn't delete everything I needed to?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I've noticed that at times as well.but it will usually correct itself.

Possibly, when was your last clean flash?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bschmidy10:
I can't clean flash my system without having to delete all data as well. Remember?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bmccoy11:
On 4.8, Viper4Android is finally actually showing up again on my phone again without having to manually install it, but Viper4Android is cutting in and out a lot. Any suggestions?

Nexus 5, 6.0.1 build MMB29V + Cataclysm + ElementalX Kernel
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Joy Bangla:
if you are getting static then remove any undervolting you applied. Also use 422MHz as min freq. BTW ''cataclysm; is an abandoned mod, so a lot might go wrong there.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bmccoy11:
I'm already using 422MHz as the minimum frequency, and it isn't static - Viper4Android just stops processing the audio and no effects are applied, but audio still works. Sometimes I have to disable/re-enable V4A manually or it fixes itself on its own, but then eventually stops applying the effects again.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Joy Bangla:
did you delete the build.prop lines? If everything else fails a clean flash is the way to go.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bmccoy11:
Yep, I double checked to make sure everything was completely clean. It was clean flashed already, too.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Joy Bangla:
The last thing I can think of - disable audiofx or musicfx with TB or from settings > apps.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mario_fernando_Fernandez:
Thanks for the work , very good sound, but installing the ViperDD + version 4.8 kernel does not pass permissive and the app does not work, thanks
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] chas_43:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] Thanks for all your hard work on this sound mod. Works really well & minimum fuss install & backup script to survive nightlies.

Running Aicp ROM (android 6.01 & cm based) on HTC M 7. Using ViperAtmos Sony beats 5.3.

Haven't been able to use any newer, i.e. post your switch to Alsa, as for those versions mic & speaker stop working for calls. Speaker OK for music etc. Mic OK in Google Now etc. So must be something to do with sound processing/routing in calls.

Deleted build.prop lines & reverted audio_effects.conf & audio_props.conf prior to flash - still same.

Flash 5.3 over 5.4 or 5.5, after revert files as above, still no in call sound. Have to revert to Twrp backup or clean flash ROM along with 5.3 to get working again.

So, prob points to lib issue rather than audio_effects routing.

Can't experiment more at the moment as I need phone for a few days, but I thought I'd let you know in case it helps . I'll report back if I make progress in tracking it down.

Again, thanks for all your work.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] docnok63:
I've had your intermittent processing issue with Google Play Music. If that's what you use and you've disabled "Cache music while streaming", re-enable it. Also, if you've changed the quality on mobile network to high and you're in a poor coverage area, drop it down to normal or consider going to low temporarily until you get back in a good area.

If you're not using GMP, which player are you using?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] deeplyyoung:
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[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Stephenparrigin:
Just flashed 4.8 on latest DU Rom and now skipping with volume buttons doesn't work. Worked on 4.7.1, any ideas. I'm also using Kylo kernel there again it worked on 4.7.1
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] junioramboy:
This is by far the "cleanest" sounding version.

Audiophile Profile 4.0

ViperAtmos Sony Beats 4.8

Jabra Rox Wireless + Nexus 6 Chroma

The crispness and clarity is amazing.

Thanks [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION].

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This is by far the "cleanest" sounding version.

Audiophile Profile 4.0

ViperAtmos Sony Beats 4.8

Jabra Rox Wireless + Nexus 6 Chroma

The crispness and clarity is amazing.

Thanks [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION].
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] flipeicl:
No 4.8 update for Viper|Atmos Stock?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Kyuubi10:
Busybox comes as part of the ROM. I am running version 1.22.1 which is the most utd version.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Same here on PureNexus Marshmallow primary and Team EOS 5.1.1 secondary rom. I still update BusyBox to 1.23.2 on both.

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Did you copy the DFX IRS files along with the profile and does DFX Hip Hop Modern show up in v4a settings after loading Audiophile?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Kyuubi10:
Cool, I'll attempt updating it. Then I'll try reflashing the XtremeMusic Mod. Then I'll come back report the result.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Kjivar:
Fantastic app!

Thanks alot. Viper4android is awesome. I've manage to install it on my M rom (xTrasmooth) and it's working flawlessly. I was able to load my old profiles and IRS. I used Root Explorer to move the files into /data/media/0/Viper4android/Kernel , changed the files to the right permissions and Voila!

:good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] arrico21:
The only IRS files I can get to load since switching to 6.0 are the ones made by zhuhang.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2216193.

I've tried a dozen by other people. Permissions are set and viper sees them, but no change unless I pick one from the thread above.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Describe your v4a install.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] arrico21:
I'm running the latest Pure Nexus rom (6.0_r1) with franco kernel (r33) and the XtremeMusic mod, so it is set as a system app. Busybox 1.23.2 installed, although that was updated after I installed the driver...Maybe I should try to reinstall the driver.

Files are in /data/media/legacy/ViPER4Android/Kernel with 0775 permissions. Only settings I have turned on in viper are the convolver and clarity. I use primarily Bluetooth, but I have tested on aux and phone speaker with same result.

It's not a huge issue since I like the DTS mode irs from zhuhang, but I wanted to play around with some others.

Edit: gave the latest version of busybox a shot, but no luck.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Easy.

Extract xtrememusic zip and tap on the v4a apk in the mod to "update this built-in application" leaving you with v4a installed on /system/ and /data/ partitions.

Tap v4a and you'll likely see a v4a fc window but it will be the only instance of this you'll see.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] arrico21:
D'oh. I should have known better since the folders got moved to /data on MM. :eek:

Thanks!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] warfenix:
Hoping someone can help me out here. I am on the newest xtrasmooth build. I can't seem to get viper working at all. I have flashed a permissive kernel. Made sure busybox was installed and up to date. I have tried the flash zips for recovery. And manually places the apk in priv-app as well as data. Changed perms as well. Nothing seems to work
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] roboots21:
Try putting Viper in Compatibility Mode under the 'FX Compatibility' Setting I believe. Since I only use it for Google Music, that has been working for me.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] warfenix:
I'll try that. I use spotify. Maybe its just spotify
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Woody:
So, I have been running Viper since its inception and am pretty well versed in the intricacies of what it does. Having had this mod on my SGS3, Nexus 5, N7(13) and now the N6, I have been able to either troubleshoot my own problems or search the host of threads we have on site for an answer. I come to you for help. The popping and cracking I am getting is quite ridiculous and almost to the point where I am having to listen to DubStep to drown it out. (I like dubstep, but I don't' wanted to listen to someone swinging a bag full of cats into a wall all day long.)

I listen to several podcasts using Sticther and use GMusic and Pandora as my music sources. My headphones are Bose IE2 and I use their corresponding DDC file. I use Sony Xperia Rev2 ClearAudio+.irs (sometimes I use the Bose IE2 one as well) as my convolver and my kernel is Permissive (verified with app and terminal commands). Over the course of the last 2 weeks, I have changed the convolver, turned it off completely and have done the same with DDC and tweaked different ear/headphones in the generic list under Listening Device. I'm at a loss. I have installed plain viper 2.3.4.0, AIOfixes and Extrememusic.zips and have even tried my son's simple SkullCandy buds thinking that mine were borking out on me. Popping and cracking still persist. In all cases I my driver status shows processing, so that is not the issue. In the KK days, there was some popping and cracking issues that turned out to be kernel-based problems. Those were worked out then, but I have looked into some options in my kernel and can't see anything amiss (ElementalX latest version).

Anyone have thoughts?

Cataclysm, 8 Nov version

ElementalX 3.06 Permissive

[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] In my searches your UserName seems to come up quite often, so I thought that I would ping you directly. But anyone else who might have ideas is more than welcome to chime in, as well.

Edit: Had none of these issues on LP. I checked permissions for Viper and they are set for Storage and disabled Doze for it (and all my music apps also) as well.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NOSTALGIA:
could be possibly an issue with marshmallow.. been using same set up with cm12.1 ... this one of my reason im staying with lollipop as of the moment coz for me, MM is still too fresh to be tried. i think im going with mm maybe next month, till thos minor issues be ironed...

at least with LP its been working so good on me.. even though its just cm12.1 nightlies..
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ryanallaire:
I'm running chroma marshmallow and have no sound issues
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] wrongway213:
You using FauxSound or anything else audio related? No issues with the AIO zip and Cataclysm here but when I had FauxSound enabled on LP, it was great - on M it was horribly distorted and such. Viper is working great with FauxSound disabled, permissive kernel, battery optimization disabled for V4A, MusicFX frozen. Restoring a profile from LP did not work, though - when flashing the AIO zip on M you have to set up again. All of these things seem like things someone as experienced as yourself would already have considered, but it's usually the little things and I've used the AIO zip on Cata with no issues since it dropped, so I do feel like maybe you have missed something. The only difference from your setup and mine is that I run Elite kernel - possibly confirm the issue is not occurng among other EX users (or test on another kernel) if none of the above helps any.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] raptoro07:
I agree with wrongway I think. I'm on Cataclysm with Despair and don't have an issue. Seems like the audio is being over driven. I haven't tried recently, but I usually lower my volume out by 2 or 3 clicks because at max it can have issues similar to what you've described.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Woody:
Thanks guys.

I think it might be a governor thing actually. While searching for something else entirely, I found a few posts from 2013 :eek: that said the Smartassv2 governor was giving issues. Read a few more posts after that and remembered that when I was having RRs not too long ago, I switched governors and schedulers to remedy the issue. I normally run Interactive and Noop, but have switched to On-Demand for a spell and then will switch the Noop to something (SIO or Deadline). As of right now, no popping but who knows how it will be tomorrow. And as we all know, no chip is exactly like another one. I'm in an office, so no maxing out the gain limits, lol.

One other thing that I might try is removing Stericson's busybox and replace it with Busybox-on-rails. I've always had a good experience with that on my N5, so that is an option too.

Thanks for the suggestions and it probably is something small that I missed or un/ticked. No Fauxsound for me.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] kevk60:
Is Viper compatible with the nexus 6p and marshmallow? I tried installing viper on my nexus 6p and keep getting unfortunately viper has stopped message. Am running Chroma on the n6p, stock kernel w busy box installed. Followed the devs instr. on how to install the apk. Changed permissions and put all files in system/private.app/viper4android. Go back to app to open and I get the error message. Any input would be nice. Thank you.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] raptoro07:
V4Android requires a permissive Kernel and since you are stock I'm guessing it is set to Enforcing.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] j1gga84:
I am using latest ViperAtmos 4.8 Sony Beats Edition but like in previous builds the speaker volume is extremely loud, even in lowest levels.. what can I do here? :confused:

regards
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Woody:
I don't use the Atmos version, but you could always turn the gain down in v4a (and/or your Kernel might have gain control too). The reason I identifier that I don't use the Atmos version is because the one time that I did, I remember there was a setting in the UI that when I ticked it, the sound increased dramatically. Not sure if it is still there or not.

Edit:

I had the exact same problem. For me it was something wrong with the version I was using. But I think that a reflash of your kernel (Elemental) then flash 4.8viper package and you should be good. I totally get it too. I drove me crazy for a few hours.

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Also for anyone interested, I was running 4.7.8 just fine and then flashed 4.8 and it actually sounded less clear, crisp and loud. I checked beforehand for the double set of build.prop edits and they were there, even after I dirty flashed an update to my ROM. I deleted the entirety of this post and hit Save (for some reason Root Explorer would save the edits, so I had to use Solid Explorer). Rebooted, didn't fire up anything other than Root Explorer to make sure they were in-fact, gone. They were, so I reflashed the 4.8 viper package and the clarity was restored back to what I expected, if not better.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] junioramboy:
Don't tick Volume Leveler, your sound will be normal. Only tick Dialogue Enhancer for vocal clarity and Surround Virtualizer for added virtualization.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Sorry for being so out of pocket guys. I've been busy at work and have been working on an Xperia™ Z5 Premium port all day yesterday. While doing so, I think I might have found how to fix some of the weird issues some are experiencing with 4.8/5.5.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] EJerVJerO:
Tried this couldn't boot phone just stuck at boot logo.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Did 4.8 boot up properly?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] EJerVJerO:
Yes 4.8 booted fine.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Stephenparrigin:
Flashed and wiped cache everything booted properly but still have no lockscreen music skip volume button control. Running latest test build of DU with latest Kylo kernel.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] D_black84:
I'm running latest DU test build on my OPO and volume skip music works fine for me.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Stephenparrigin:
With 4.8? Volume skip worked on 4.7.1
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] D_black84:
Yes 4.8
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Stephenparrigin:
Hmm...with what kernel?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] D_black84:
Stock kernel
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] yasiro500:
Hey, I have an LG L90. Will this mod work on it? Also, the audio on my speaker is terrible, which mod should I install to make it sound as clear as possible. Ps- Running CM13 android 6.0.1 if that helps
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] kp.nikhil:
i have blisspop rom installed on galaxy s5 with atmos ViPER 5.5.. i have a problem with kernel and profile folder. the folder is in /emulated/legacy/0/viper4android/kernel.. its in the right place with irs files but viper cannot read them and it says empty.. the ddc folder is empty but on viper app it loads many ddc files... are they installed in a different location?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] vibrantliker:
I've been telling people in my office who listen to music on their phones about your mod but I know they're not rooted. Is there still a way to use?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] fawltytower66:
Viper needs permission for drivers so my guess is no its not for non rooted
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Ensure Storage Permissions are enabled in v4a's App Info page.

Unlock bootloader and install TWRP. Permissive kernel is required without root. If you can root and have a Permissive stock kernel then you can just copy the files and set permissions.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] kp.nikhil:
ok i enabled it but the location seems to be different
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] fawltytower66:
Look in data media legacy
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] svnhvn:
4.8.1 booted just fine with DU.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] spuri78:
If I'm happy with the stock speaker sound but only want Headphone Boost with Bass, which version should I flash? Coz I feel with ViPERAtmos_4.8_Sony_Beats_Edition, the speaker sound gets distorted at high volume or maybe I haven't tweaked it?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] IaKnightHawke:
I need to find the directory for ViPER4Android on my LG G3 VS985 variant running MM on CM 13. I did look in the place referred to in post 7804 above and did not find the kernel folder. I wish to pair down a number of irs profiles in that folder to ones that work with my particular setup. I am sorry if this had been addressed before. I did look throughout my root explorer but had no luck. TIA, Gary
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] lynnux:
Try data/media/0/VIPER4Android
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sjamie:
I am not having any luck finding where my profiles are stored. Both data/media/0/VIPER4Android and /emulated/legacy/0/viper4android/ are empty even though profiles do show in the app.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ltjmax:
Does the latest 4.8 version works well with DU and pulse or is it better to keep 4.7.1?

Thanks for your great work!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] svnhvn:
Yes.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jesssiii:
Has this issue been resolved at all? I'd love to use Viper4Android but the super loud notifications with distortion is disturbing on the 6P.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] iceman0826:
ViperAtmos/DD+ Both apps still FC's on Temasek CM11

Just tried flashing successfully on my Korean Galaxy S3 (e210s) but ViperDD+ v4. 8 JB KK and the Dolby app just FC'd. The same phenomenon happened with ViperAtmos V4.8 JB KK. I had my Selinux on Permissive mode along time ago.

question, even with those apps not working, does the sony libs still works as intended?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
This issue is related to DU ROM, the fix has already been merged into gerit. Fix will be in next weekly release.

For a quick fix just disable ambient display.

/Thanks
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dragos281993:
Hey [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] , I'm currently using Viper Atmos 4.7.6 Sony Beats Edition. Should I update it to 4.8 or 4.8.1 ?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
Sure why not! :good:

Just flash 4.8/4.8.1 right over 4.7.6, only thing you should do first is remove all additional buildprop entries that ViPER4Android created, using a file explorer

Delete from the header down.

(Eg.)

##ViPER|Audio™##

↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓

Delete ↓↓
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dragos281993:
My question was which one I should flash of these 2 versions, 4.8, or 4.8.1.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
Oops sorry, yes 4.8.1 should work fine.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] graybeard5:
It is working good for me. Not extra loud like before
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] :
Hey [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION], I'm here haunting your thread for the latest revelation improvements to sound quality. I have ViPERAudio Sony Beats 4.8 set up and it's banging. I saw there was a 4.8.1 update, I'm wondering if you have more you're testing with (4.8.2?) that I can get in on, or if I can get a ViPERAudio Sony Beats 4.8.1 build - or, even, if that update will necessarily affect me since I haven't been having problems with any 4.x build so far.

As always, I appreciate your work and I look forward to dialing in my setup for the Love of Sound!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] yhwh111:
This is sounding amazing on my N6, I just moved the Audiophile profile to both directories indicate, but V4a would not see it. I'm on version 2.4.0.1
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Hey man, here you go! :good:

Ensure v4a's Storage Permissions are enabled through its App Info page.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
If 4.8 is working for you 4.8.1 will offer no real changes to the sound quality, it was built to address issue some users where being affected by.

Any build 4.7.5 an above already include the updated Z5 Sony libs, including the additional lines to the /System build-prop.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
4.8.1 actually includes a bit more Xperia Z5 Premium stuff like the acdbdata folder, the libsonydseehxwrapper library, the acdb vendor libraries, the surround_sound_3mic folder and library, and removes the original libacdbmapper library from the original ALSA inclusion opting for the Z5 Premium vendor libacdbmapper instead.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
Doh!! Ball.....Dropped.

Sorry bruh. Thanks! :highfive: