yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
OK, guitardedhero, I downloaded and flashed ViPER_Audio__3.2_Beats__Edition_Dark.zip from TWRP recovery after wiping Dalvik and cache with another wipe after flashing. V4A did install. However, I am having the same driver issue as ever! V4A hangs on attempting any driver update, driver does not load and V4A does not function.

I thought the driver was somehow preloaded in this package. No?

So, I then flashed your ViPER_Super_Quality_NEON_Driver_1.1.zip driver file in hopes that would fix it. No such luck!

aalupatti recommends me renaming the audio_effects.conf file in the \vendor\etc\ folder , however I don't seem to be able to do this because of permissions. Mounting R/W in ES Root Explorer to change permissions doesn't help and I can't even rename it in TWRP recovery File Manager.

I guess I am done with this unless you have some other suggestion. I don't know how you and others have done this on Nexus 5X with 6.0.1 ! Mine is a fresh install of everything, and if it works, it seems like it should work with that setup. But I can't imagine it being worth all this time and wipes and re-loading ROMs etc.

I appreciate you time and advice, but I am at a loss...
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Are you running the stock Google factory image? If so, you probably don't have enough room left in system memory for this too work. You need 50 MB or more of system memory. You would have to delete some apps from system and add those from the play store.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
Yes, I mounted Vendor in TWRP before I flashed. And you mean try deleting audio_effects.conf in the /vendor/etc/ folder? If so, I cannot delete, rename, move or do anything to the file as it is readonly. I cannot get ES to allow me to do any of these. How is this done ? I go to Root Explorer - Mount R/W - Properties on the file, and Change permissions, but

"operation failed" every time. I'm stuck with the original audio_effects.cong file, I guess...
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Es file explorer. Go into settings(slide out left side hamburger menu) tools/ make sure root explorer and hidden files are toggled on. Root explorer wiil ask for superuser permission, grant it. Now quick press (don't long press) the word root explorer right next to the on/off toggle. A menu should pop up. Choose mount r/w. Toggle on the three folders to r/w.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
I did all of this. The folders toggle back to RO every time.

?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] max_aideal:
Works on mine, OPO / AICP 11 CAF ROM / 3.2 Viper|Atmos Beats Dark
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
Where exactly do I check this system memory free space?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
And I do apologize for being mostly unavailable today. It was not my intention to upload some new stuff and immediately be out of pocket for hours after that. It looked like a light workload and an earlier than average time of getting home, but we all know how that usually plays out lol. I really appreciate all of you providing good, sound advice and assistance in my absence and with a great attitude and willingness to help. I've always found it easy to provide assistance for v4a related issues because I just freaking looove this app and I can see the same in many of you, so thanks again for maintaining the vibe I enjoy in this thread! Please repost any lingering issues left unresolved as I am devoting the evening to you guys right here, right now.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Navigate to /system in your file manager.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Go into supersu. Is superuser access granted?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
Yes of course. I don't think "Root Explorer" option would work without me granting superSU rights. But, yes, it is granted.

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Done. . But where does it indicate free space?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Please, use Root Explorer from Play Store. I know it's not pretty but it is, at least in my case, the most used app on my phone and I get frustrating results from every other file manager sending me right back to Root Explorer, which I think looks just fine with light theme lol. I cannot stress the importance of using Root Explorer exclusively enough.

Can you post a screenshot of /system as it's displayed to you?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
You have to delete that audio_effects.conf file in vendor/etc to get any Viper install to work. Remember, you can always flash the vendor partition again. I don't know why your file Explorer is not allowing you access. That r/w access should stick. Try another Explorer. Are you on system or systemless root? Busy box installed?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
Systemless root. Bus box installed. Yes and Yes.

It is weird; it is only the /system and /vendor folders that refuse to allow me to change from RO. I can tick the RW buttons, but they change back every time.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
I've upgraded to 3.2 atmos beats version and it is great. I merely flashed it on top of what i had most recently flashed with no issues.

This install just keeps getting better and better.

????

On additional tip, i switched from es file explorer to total commander and am much happier with that as my file manager.

- running nexus 6p on Cataclysm ROM with systemless root (2.65) and ElementalX kernel.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Systemless root is beyond my scope. I have no use for it. Something is not allowing you to access the folders. Once you delete that file you will be in Viper heaven. It's worth the pain. Ask anybody who uses it.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bia9977:
How about TWRP native file manager?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] :
Nexus 6p here, Pure Nexus rom, ElementalX kernel (enforcing) Dolby|Atmos 3.2 working fine. Mounted Vendor in twrp as op says, all systems go. Thanks op and all involved. :)

*Edit/update:

Dolby just quit working and I couldn't get it to come back on so I went ahead and wiped system and reflashed my rom & kernel and gonna stick with 3.2 without Atmos. Still sounds amazing and V4A is one of my fav mods and I love it. [emoji12] I really appreciate your work here op!!

And Root explorer is one of the best apps ever made!! I wouldn't even look at another file manager. Root explorer is the best!!! ;)

Sent from San Antonio Tx- Nexus 6p
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
OK. I downloaded Root Explorer and it let me change permissions so I could rename audio_effects.conf. I rebooted and, low and behold, the driver was installed!! HOWEVER, V4A seems to be having no effect. Enable and Force enable are on....

What now??
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
TWRP file manager wouldn't work either. I got Root Explorer to do it though. THANKS

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Hold the phone (heheheh) !!

A couple reboots, and it is working!!!!

Root Explorer (and $4) allowed the change I needed. - permissions granted to rename audio_effects.cong. Driver installed (although Driver Status is grayed out?) and Viper FX working on speaker and headset.

Thank you all very, very much! It took all day, but I had been using V4A on lollipop and my old Nexus 4, so I knew I wanted it...... Phew!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Awesome! I forgot, ES file Explorer doesn't play nice with systemless root. Their are work arounds. You must have had enough system memory. Google filling it up these days.

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Curious, did the install delete your vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf file or did you rename it .Bak?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
For mine, I was able to rename it to a .bak file with Root Explorer.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Yep, they both work. The 3.2 install deleted my vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf file. Which is fine by me. Less work! Lol. Just curious if others with the 5x or 6p had this happen.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Driver Status is grayed out when in Compatible Mode.

In v4a:

Menu > FX Compatible Mode > Normal

I am thrilled you got it working. Thank you for your persistence and hanging in there!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Music to my ears! It is important to me that this be the most seamless, painless ViPER4Android installation available. Thanks again for the tons of help you've provided recently, it does not go unnoticed.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
That could possibly be from the Deep Buffer paragraph in /system/etc/audio_policy.conf that was removed by every version before 3.2. If this becomes a common occurrence then I will add the remover line back into the script. Thank you for the update.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
I think what your doing here is absolutely fantastic for the music mod community. I also believe in your goal of a seamless viper install. Somebody needed to take this on. I'm so happy you did.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
Updated from 2.2.1 to Viper | Atmos 3.0, but Atmos is fc'g. Clean install after rom install. 2.2.1 ran fine on same rom. Moto x pure edition, trupure 2.3.3. 6.0. Thanks

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Please try 3.2 with Beats™ as it should be more compatible. I'm only leaving 3.0 up until I confirm 3.2 is a better and more compatible version. Thanks for the feedback on 3.0. Something doesn't seem right about that version but not enough reports have been made for me to yank them from the OP.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
Well, wiped, flashed rom and 3.2, but now Viper isn't processing...

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I know it sounds stupid, but did you:

Begin playing audio file

Open v4a

Uncheck Enable v4a

Check Enable v4a
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
Yeah.☺

That's weird, processing with Pandora, but not poweramp. Poweramp is using the same setup as it always has. (dvc off, etc, etc).

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] aalupatti:
Uncheck the first 2 settings in advanced options of power amp
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
Thanks. That's dvc. It's off, but no processing.

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
MusicFX button working?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
Well, thank YOU most of all!

Got it. So compatibility mode seems to be what I need for it to work, anyway. What does this mean exactly? It's still the same drivers being used? All FX are available?

It just means V4A doesn't effect system sounds, right?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I do not know of any compromises using Compatible Mode, I've used Normal Mode since day one.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
Yes. It toggles and long press will take me to Viper, Atmos, or built in audio effects (which was turned off in previous versions for Viper and Atmos to work).

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Is MusicFX disabled?

Settings > Apps > Menu > Show System > MusicFX > Disable
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
No. Music fx doesn't exist on moto x pure edition roms. Just the previously mentioned audio effects.

Just to be clear, and so I don't waste anybodys time, is this intended for solely Nexus devices running aosp roms? I don't recall seeing it mentioned in the op. If it is, I apologize.

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
This is not just for Nexus devices. The original OP asked that I take over this thread in early December and it's morphed into a more general thread rather than device specific. I will entertain the idea of posting this in Android Software Development when I am satisfied this is the best ViPER4Android installation available with the most compatibility. Until then, here in Nexus 6 land I understand the assumption this may be device specific.

Are you able to disable AudioFX? It's obviously enabled. I'm not suggesting those stock effects apps require disabling, just that this is an option for you at the moment.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] luigidk:
I never renamed it to. Bak and it is only found in /system/etc so i am guessing that the install took care of it.

But, if i recall i moved it based on your recommendation yesterday
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bia9977:
AudioFX needs to be disabled on MotoX Pure and this particular rom. And any other rom I suppose.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
This is the best (current issue withstanding) Viper installation I've used.

I've tried disabling audio effects with 3.2, but Viper still isn't processing.

To recap: 2.2.1 Viper and Atmos worked.

3.0 Viper worked, but Atmos fc.

3.2 Viper no processing with poweramp but does with Pandora, Atmos launches and works when Viper does.

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Try this:

Settings > Apps > PowerAmp > Delete Data and then Uninstall

Boot to recovery

Wipe > Advanced > Dalvik Cache, Cache

Reboot

Install PowerAmp

Open PowerAmp

Settings > Audio > Advanced Tweaks

Uncheck top two boxes pertaining to volume control

Begin playing a song

Open v4a

Uncheck Enable v4a

Check Enable v4a
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
Hmmm. Why wouldn't Normal mode work then?

I ain't complainin'; just wondering.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
In all these years I've never been in a situation where Normal Mode would not work but Compatible Mode would. Have you tried disabling MusicFX?

Settings > Apps > Menu > Show System > MusicFX > Disable
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
Same result. I've been thinking it's a poweramp issue on my end too...

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
What device and rom?

What are your v4a settings?

Have you tried multiple outputs like Speaker, Headset, and Bluetooth?

Normal or Compatible Mode?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
Moto x pure edition 2015. TrupureMM 2.3.3. (deodexed, debloated stock rom)

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Were you able to disable AudioFX or Audio Effects?

Force Enable checked? (Not recommended)

Normal Mode?

Tested more than one output?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ffejy462:
Yes. No change.

Force enabled made no difference.

Normal.

Weird. Bluetooth processing poweramp and Pandora. Phone speaker processing Pandora, but not poweramp. Headset processing Pandora, but not poweramp.

mxpe 6.0
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] desirexel:
I've just flash the beats edition work fine but still seems to be audiophile. i didn't get beats irs in convoler nor in profile am i missing something?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I will always recommend never checking Force Enable and will always recommend Normal Mode just to avoid confusion for some.

Try this for Headset:

Uncheck Enable v4a in Headset tab

Sloooooowly insert auxiliary cord, the more crackles and pops, the better

Open PowerAmp and play a song

Open v4a

Check Enable v4a in Headset tab

Sorry for the confusion, Beats™ is not a profile or IRS edition. It is the inclusion of the M7 Beats™ files shared by [MENTION=5627933]androidexpert35[/MENTION] yesterday. No app or any visual confirmation but if you've been listening to ViPER|Audio™ for a while, the sonic difference should be obvious and apparent.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] desirexel:
Sure im sorry for mistaking im on it and obviously the sound processing is far better deeper bass crisper treble plus vocale really clear and very light surround.. Truly the best version of viper ever... The thing you need really not much tweak in viper to get great sound its all done.. Not even activate dolby.. I keep this one..

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Thanks alot
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] sordup:
Ah hah! That and a reboot did it. Thanks again and again!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BeingEEE:
OnePlus One

latest Viper|Atmos 3.2 running perfectly in Sultan's CM13.0 for OnePlus One
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
My pleasure!

Never give up!

Thank you for the report!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Having been so pleased with the results from adding the M7 Beats™ files, it had me curious about the Huawei files [MENTION=5627933]androidexpert35[/MENTION] shared a while back. I have not flashed this and I'm about to crash for the night so this is just an experiment for the diehards. I'm curious what you guys think after listening to Beats™ all day. Who knows, it could sound awful lol, so here is:

ViPER|Atmos™

3.3​

Beats™ Huawei™

SRS™ DTS™

Edition​
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] flipmoder7:
Just wanted to inform that viper atmos beats version 3.1 worked for me on nexus 6 cataclysm rom. However, version 3.2, it would only process in Google play music. On YouTube and amazon music, viper did not process. 3.1 worked perfectly for me.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] lazer77:
I'm on I believe 2.2 still :eek:. What would you recommend doing to upgrade? Don't want any issues to arise.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Delete the "deep buffer" paragraph from /system/etc/audio_policy.conf, save, and reboot. I took out the remover in 3.2 just in case more harm than good was done by it. I will add the remover line back into my script. Thanks for the report.

Flash the 3.2 of your choice over 2.2.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] alokt27:
Wow .. I was reading older post in the tread and DTS came in my mind ..

I was using it few months back by androidexpert35 along witg dobly atoms + Snapdragon HW libs only without viper4android (it didn't worked for me back them )

----- and afterwardsI removed every sound mods because there were too many modifications and libs.. Basically more then required like in Many other all in one Mega sound mod projects ..

Then I came across your V4a | atoms audiophile.. And it is just perfect .. --

I was about to ask you " can I flash that DTS zip with your v4a|atoms ?"

Then I reached to newest post and Bingo !!! Your newest version had it..

What a coincidence !!

Really ..

Still one more thing I have to ask..

i have snapdragon 410 .. Should I flash " Z5_Qulacomm_HW_Processing_Port_By_androidexpert35 "

Will it do any good and work fine with your V4A | atoms audiophile

Sorry for my bad english
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Yep, 3.2 install deletes it for us. If for some reason you ever need that back, we have to flash a fresh Vendor image. I keep a copy in TWRP for testing these installs. LOL!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] rolarocka:
Is extremebeats or extrememusic even necessary with this? Or do I need to flash one of them before flashing your mod? Thx for your awesome work! Good new year!

A0001 - Tapatalk
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Version 3.3 good. Deletes vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf. Should I be looking for anything else? I only test Google play music. I suppose I should be testing YouTube too.

YouTube works too!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Phrodini:
How does it sound in comparison to 3.2?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
I haven't given it a good run. Sounds great to me though. Just really trying to help test the install processes for Nexus 6P.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jukyO:
How to confirm it is working?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Krunk_Kracker:
Play music, go ito Viper4Android, turn it on. Then turn it off. Then turn it on. Then turn it off. Then turn it on. Then turn it off.

Does it sounds different when you toggle?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Play music, open Viper app, 3 dot menu on the top right, driver status. Should look like this
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jukyO:
Looks like no go....

Oneplus One, Sultan's cm13...

How to check more details?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] bond32:
Perhaps I'm just dumb, but when playing FLAC content, there is no "processing" correct?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] TorinTPG:
V4A is working great now with your help.

I did notice today that there seems to be so.e sort of reverb processing when listening to podcasts even when I disable v4a. I've tried multiple podcasts with Pocket Casts and they all seem to do it. The dialogue should be "dry", but there is definitely some sort of reverb going on. Is there anyway to temporarily remove v4a so that I can troubleshoot?

Listening on headphones on a N6
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Doesn't look like the driver installed. Go into 3 dot menu, install driver. Let me know what happens.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] GXGOW:
Works perfectly on both my OnePlus One and my LG G Pad 8.3. My music has never sounded this good!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jukyO:
Have only uninstall driver option.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Then it should be installed. When it's installed properly, it usually says

NEON Enabled :Yes

Enabled : Yes
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jukyO:
Tried uninstall. Done.

Then app asked to install driver. Done.

Reboot.

Status is the same.

Still does not run.

Will try uninstall, and from scratch.

Thanks.

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Tried from scratch.

Flashed my rom again.

Flashed Viper.

Done all steps from OP.

Asked to install driver on first run

.

Reboot.

Still the same.

Will try without xposed enabled.

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Just checked, no MusicFX in system/priv-app per default.

Maybe this is an issue?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
Could be, the Dev said music fx must stay installed.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I'm unfamiliar with that port so I have no idea. What compells you to consider installing? I didn't realize English was not your native language until you mentioned it lol.

Is that file not able to copied into /vendor/etc? I figured anyone wanting it back would just need to extract it from a rom zip and copy it over. If that's not the case and requires much more effort, I may need to change that. My goal is still to patch that file and not delete it.

I feel no need for it, but I can create a package with your desired files, just let me know the base and what you'd like added to it.

Thank you for all the testing help, you've been crucial to the 5x/6p compatibility.

Looks like you may need to dirty flash your rom after wiping System in TWRP and then flash the package.

I play FLAC exclusively except for Google Play All Access.

Sounds like Dolby Atmos™ Turn it off or adjust its settings when experiencing this undesired result.

You may need to disable AudioFX. There was a user successful with that very rom, maybe he'll see your predicament and provide some insight for you.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] TorinTPG:
How do I disable it? I don't see it in the options. I did import your audiophile profiles
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Upon opening the Dolby Atmos™ app, look for the white power icon in the top right.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Golf c:
I think the last few versions have been deleting the vendor/etc /audio_effects.conf file. I keep a backup. I had another user confirm this as well. There is a TWRP flashable vendor partition zip in the wild. But the original is in the Google Factory Image. Only flashable through ADB Fastboot.

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3.0 was patching the audio_effects.conf file nicely, but I thought it was causing problems for other users. I also can't replace it now with the system/etc/audio_effects.conf file. It either has to be deleted or renamed .bak
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
Thanks guitardedhero,i want to let you know that i flasht

Your Viper Atmos 3.2 Beats on my Note 5 with L9 Rom

from dr.Ketan.I'm using stock kernel with viper4A fix from ketan.I love your work and have a happy new year.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] alokt27:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] Learning.. ☺

I liked the idea that It brings " take advantage of your Qualcomm processor and deliver Quality music and less battery drain " to your Qualcomm powered device

something like that , i don't remember exactly.. But something like that .. Its a 400 KB flashable zip
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] TorinTPG:
Seems to have fixed it...thanks buddy
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Wow, that makes it seem incredibly irresponsible to delete it how I am...

I forgot about being able to patch it before and your reminder gave me an idea for 3.4!

What is the consensus on the Huawei™ files? Include or exclude Huawei™ files for 3.4?

Same to ya, thank you for the report!