yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
5.3 is not really an update for users without any issues. The update is geared towards compatibility but I am going to do a "stubborn device" edition as well as removing the lines I added to 5.3 so essentially, 5.3 is not a release I would recommend for you. The DU builds will be theoretically current once I'm finished fixing 5.3. :good:

Added! Thanks for your contribution! :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Mohdsultan:
I cannot find Settings > Apps > Menu > Show System , but I didn't disable anything. I am sure. But if I enable compatible in fx compatible settings then it works but my battery is like hell right now.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Try turning Convolver off in Speaker tab.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Mohdsultan:
I am only using viper with headphones. And nope it's still the same.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Woo hoo, our very own Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Stubborn Devices build!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
ViPER|Atmos™ 5.3.1 Sony™ Beats™ Edition Stubborn Device​

Changes:

/system/build.prop lines completely removed

Bundle and reverb effects going through ViPER4Android only

Especially geared towards Samsung or any other "stubborn device."

Please attach audio_effects.conf when replying so I can diagnose. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Testing it right now!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
This is a very demanding mod battery wise. You'll likely want to turn v4a and Dolby off when not in use. The Sony™ and Beats™ files will still give a great sound upgrade even with those two apps turned off until Headset use is desired. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
A true test will be over your stock audio_effects.conf in case you're still on one of the mods you shared. It will still work if I did everything correctly but I want to see if the remaining stock libraries and effects are compatible. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
I'm restoring my /system/ backup now which does not have Viper installed. Will then flash after clearing caches.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Mohdsultan:
So you are recommending me to use the compatible option? I am using the stock viper audio. Should I try the Sony or Dolby version? Which one is the best? I have the V-MODA Crossfade Lp2. Thanks for your help.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Perfect! :good:

I would always recommend trying to get Normal Mode to work but if Compatible works great with all your players then nothing is sacrificed.

I definitely recommend Sony™ Beats™ if compatible with your phone. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Mohdsultan:
Well I will give the viper Sony a try and lets see.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Nope... sadface.jpg
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Thanks for that. No worries, everything looks okay. Now, you guys normally don't have a /system/vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf, right? You might have one at 0 bytes, try deleting that and rebooting. There might also be a problem with libeffectproxy.so as I see SoundAlive uses their own it looks like.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
My etc folder only has a folder named "nxp".
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
OK, I'm just going to bite the bullet and overwrite those files instead of patching them. I just want you to be as critical as possible and make sure everything sounds absolutely perfect with no loss of quality as all of your stock audio effects will essentially be disabled completely. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] RichieXX:
I just do not get to run. I have now switched from stock to PureNexus ROM arm64 V6.0.1 and can't nevertheless install V4A.

- SELinux permissive

- busybox installed on /system/xbin

- 1.9G free space on /system

- ViPERAtmos 5.2.1DU Sony Beats Edition 6P.zip flashed with TWRP 3.0.0.0 without errors

- opened V4A see screenshots

What can I do?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Try deleting /vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf first.

Try this generic installer if that doesn't work and let v4a go through its driver installation process.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
I'll give it a run. Already restored and ready to flash the next zip.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
ViPER|Atmos™ 5.3.1SD Sony™ Beats™ Stubborn Device Edition​

"No more messing around."™​

Changes:

The most aggressive version yet, doing everything I never wanted to do, but this is almost guaranteed to work as the effects in this package are the only effects Android System will see.

So aggressive, no wipes will ever be necessary.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Still not processing on this one. I noticed the Viper icon changed in the app drawer. And I get the I/O error trying to reinstall the driver.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Oops, wrong package, got another idea though...
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] viddy1355:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] where do saved profiles go?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] suaverc118:
OK, we wait on this one then???
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
/sdcard/viper4android

If you was trying to add ICS files, create a folder underneath that called Kernel.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Reuploaded corrected zip without libeffectproxy.so. if that doesn't work, I'll have to pull the Sony™ files. Beats™ makes most of the difference anyway.

Try /data/media/legacy/ViPER4Android/Profile
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] RichieXX:
Thanks. Now I have successfully installded V4A to my N9.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
I don't see it in the post. Even using my super Mod power.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
The new package is there with the same name.

:highfive:

The attachment is overwritten. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Can't see it that way. Would need the exact link, since Chromium doesn't cache the download URLs.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Here you go:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] modernbummer:
Do you plan on keeping your stock ROM with viper included up to date?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Lol, you were right! :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Testing again now.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Absolutely! It normally only gets updated at the first of the month or when Google releases a factory image update. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
ViPER|Atmos™ 5.3.2SD Beats™ Stubborn Device Edition​

Changes

Added vendor audio_effects.conf files inadvertently left out of 5.3.1SD

Removed Sony™ files completely to ensure device compatibility

No libeffectproxy.so whatsoever

System wipe and dirty rom flash mandatory to restore original device libeffectproxy.so if previous ViPER package is installed.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
i'm only trying to help because i have a Note 5 too and as you know i never have

any problems with your Viper/Atmos Sony/Beats.

This is the apk file i use after flashing clean rom install apk reboot recovery and flash

your Viper/Atmos.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63425983&postcount=658
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Testing this one now. The one above didn't work.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] abeloman:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] currently using multirom and I've tried some custom ROM's (my primary is stock, falcon xt1032) and I've noticed that those ROMs are louder... Is is related to libraries, or maybe some build.prop tweak, audio effect or something I can do...? I would like to achieve such volume on primary ROM... TIA
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] zishukkc:
can i dirty flash 5.3.2SD over 5.2 ??????

i don't want to do system & data wipe ???
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] RSDamasceno:
Dude , I'm sorry , but I could not understand. I think I got lost somewhere...

What would Stubborn Device edition?

It is a general or focused update for a specific device ?

--

Moto Maxx - XT1225

Xposed RR Rom 5.1.1
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
For sure man, I always appreciate and encourage you guys to throw anything at me that can help make this better for everybody! :good.

I just looked inside and that all also changes all the libraries to v4a. There is more going on in that apk than just that but that is definitely an integral component of that apk. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Ramondel:
This is meant for mostly Samsung devices that have issues getting V4a to install on run properly.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
OK, the next one will not be limited to bundle and reverb. Don't worry, I'm just trying to use only what is necessary.

Not sure man, I'll have to look into it when I get a chance. I'm crazy busy at work and am focused on Samsung compatibility at the moment. You might compare audio_effects.conf files.

Is 5.2 working?

It is a focused update on devices that require a complete overwrite of audio_effects.conf files. If you have a working edition, I would not install. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] zishukkc:
yes 5.2 is working very fine (Samsung J2 stock 5.1.1)

should i update to latest version (5.3.2SD) ??
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Damn. I forgot I already used all the entries for 5.3.2SD. Did you restore system for the original libeffectproxy.so?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
No! Lol! :silly:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] zishukkc:
okk i'm settled with 5.2 ? waiting for next update ??
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Smart lad! :good:

You guys remember Walk Hard where Tim Meadows is saying, "You don't want any of this sh*t!" That's how I feel lol!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
I restored system from TWRP and it had a date of 2008. I didn't actually dirty flash the ROM though.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
What is the size and MD5 of /system/lib/soundfx/libeffectproxy.so?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
I'd love a copy of your audio_effects.conf files. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Attached.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
ViPER|Atmos™ 5.3.3 Beats™ Stubborn Device Edition​

Changes:

Added audio_policy.conf from Note 5 Breakdown zip.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
This one only ?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Gen_Y696:
Hi, just want some suggestion. Which one should I flash if I just one Dolby Atmos? I'm using Note 3 with CM12.1. Music player Sony walkman. Any recommendations???
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] loepen:
This is how I got Viper in the Stock edition to work with play music: Flashed version 3.0. Then deleted the remaining entry in /vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf concerning libeffectproxy. (inclpding the {}) Worked like a charm after that. Like I said SonyBeats worked out of the box for me. Thanks for the great mods. :svetius:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dingermtb:
I prefer the full package that includes Sony and beats. The sound is phenomenal, with gonemad music player

Sent from outside the 9 using my Exodus SGS3
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Going to test it shortly. Just to be clear, these are the steps I follow, please let me know if I should be doing different:

Reboot to TWRP

Clear Cache/Dalvik

Flash ZIP

Boot

Launch Play Music or Samsung Music, play a song

Open Viper

Set the Gain level to easily identify it's processing

Tap the box to enable

Pray to the Flying Spaghetti Monster
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
When you need more let me know
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
That and the vendor config if present. :good:

Check my AndroidFileHost for Dolby Atmos™ without v4a. :good:

Interesting, I'll take a look. :good:

Me too. :good:

No wipes necessary, Driver Status is better, and check by disabling and enabling v4a. You might want to dirty flash rom first to get stock libeffectproxy.so. :good:

Awesome, thanks man! :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Just completed the dirty flash, will try the Viper flash next.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Good news, bad news.

Good: Processing = Yes !!

Bad: Convolver not working, it's 2.3.4.0 version

Other: Was prompted to install the driver on first run
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Lollipop or Marshmallow?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] scedeov:
I just clean flashed ROM and installed Viper|Atmos 5.3 Sony Beats and Viper4Android keeps telling me to install the driver. I rebooted and it did nothing. I tried to disable AudioFx but it won't let me, the disable option it's not enabled. What can I do? Should I flash the Stubborn version? Dolby Atmos does work but I suppose that in order to achieve the best performance I need both, Viper4Android and Dolby Atmos working, am I right?

I have a OnePlus One running Sultan's 6.0.1 ROM.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Be sure v4a is granted Storage Permissions from its App Info page.

I'm thinking your best bet might to use [MENTION=4698449]themoto[/MENTION]'s method of installing ViPER Fix apk as user and then flashing 5.2.1.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
5.1.1
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
Yes i clean install my rom and install viper fix until it says i need to reboot,i reboot recovery and flash your Viper/Atmos Sony/Beats WITHOUT wipes and reboot device.

And i know on another Note5 Rom there where problems too

for installing Viper4A,they found another way.

Here it is.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=65038880&postcount=7
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] makbomb:
Howdy all, I'm on a Nexus 6, running Pure Nexus ROM, stock ROM-included Kernel. I'm running the ViperAtmos 5.2.1 zip. I'm constantly getting blips and bleeps during playback on all applications. Any help would be sincerely appreciated.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
OK, I think the storage permissions issue is unique to Marshmallow.

Great, thanks man! So basically, you start off with a v4a audio_effects.conf and then mine patches over it and overwrites your libeffectproxy.so with the Sony™ one. You mind linking me to that thread again? I need to ask for permission to include it as part of the instruction set. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Try switching your kernel governer to On Demand.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] scedeov:
It says that
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
OK, that is essentially the same thing as the apk does which is create an almost 100% v4a audio_effects.conf file. I think I'd like to use the ViPER apk as its easier to ask permission and give credit. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Free some /system space by deleting select Google apps present in the app store that don't affect stability like Google Editor folders, Chrome, YouTube, Earth, etc. from /system/app.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] puritan007:
Just updated to newest du, flashed the du n6 p file now just saying awesome thank you!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
So pretty! :highfive:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] makbomb:
That worked! Thank you so much for this amazing mod.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
You're most welcome! :highfive:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
I don't use this methode because i'm not on this Rom.

i only use viper fix and flash your file. that's it.

but here is the thread.

http://xdaforums.com/note5/development/decent-rom-v1-stock-deodexed-stable-t3303628
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Where is the thread with the ViPER Fix apk?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
Here it is http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63425983&postcount=658

Do we need to ask permission to use that apk?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] scedeov:
I don't even have Chrome. I just cleaned installed :( is there any way to increase the partition size?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Nope, but I need to if I want to include it in my OP. Everything is so much easier when done the right way the first time. :good:

List everything in that folder or take screenshots. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] scedeov:
There you go
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Do you use any of the live wallpapers? Delete those if you don't, guaranteed to provide enough room. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] scedeov:
It didn't work. Don't know what to do anymore. :(

Dolby Atmos works okay though.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
But i told you about hhat viperfix what i'm using on Note 5 from the beginning i used

your Viper/Dolby 3.2 in December last year.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
Other than the Convolver not working, and Viper being out of date, it does work.

Now when I flashed the earlier package that was shared by another user, that is still 2.4.0.0, but Convolver works.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] nericollin:
I'd been following this thread so closely that I didn't even realize the original V4A had been updated lol.

Has anyone figured out what the new effect does?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
That's progress man! We've got the driver installed now!

What you're seeing is the result of being on Enforcing with an incompatible root for the supolicy in the ViPER zip to execute. Are you able to switch to Permissive in your rom?

They both do the exact same thing. The ViPER Fix apk is easier to get to the source for proper credit and permission. :good:

2.4.0.0? My zip has 2.4.0.1, never heard of 2.4.0.0 showing up anywhere. If you have the AnalogX feature and the driver works then.you certainly have the current version. :good:

Change your Kernel folder permissions to 0775 or 0777.

It kills a little bit of the processing hiss in the background. If you don't have a highly processed sounding profile you likely won't notice much at all. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] scedeov:
But Dolby Atmos has worked from the first try haha I should've told you before. I even cleaned flashed the ROM. I just changed to permissive. What should I do next?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Try booting to recovery and wiping dalvik and cache. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] andrewjt19:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] I know you've been patient with everyone's questions, but to refresh your memory, I tried using the xhifi viper, changed to permissive and tried all three drivers. It still prompts at startup. Ideas, or should I just get rid of it?

tApPeD fROM mY neXuS 6
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
This is what I get now.

The Convolver profiles show up, and I had them working earlier with the old flashable build from elsewhere.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Thank you! I need a reminder quite a bit lol, please don't ever hesitate! I would always recommend getting rid of it lol, but I don't provide all this stuff for me. :good: Is your your free /system space sufficient?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] andrewjt19:
Yes, over a Gig of space. Currently running Twisted with their kernel.

tApPeD fROM mY neXuS 6
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Ah, that reminds me! Some IRS files seem to not work with the new ViPER4Android version. Your last hope is to extract the ViPER zip and tapping on the v4a apk to "install an update to this built-in application", tap open, and dismiss the only FC you will ever see out of ViPER4Android. You could always merge my Audiophile™ Profile folders into your working v4a directory. It includes my favorite IRS files of all time, DFX and fully compatible with ViPER4Android's newest apk. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
You might try Stericson's BusyBox, not much other actions left. You do see v4a_xhif entries in /system/vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf, right?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] scedeov:
Holy moly. It works now. Thanks! I <3 you. Do the Sony Beats settings are set by default or I need to set them as a profile?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
OK, I'm convinced my phone enjoys toying with me.

I restored my old system to remove Viper, then flashed your zip again, installed the driver when prompted, but before rebooting I checked the driver status to get the version. Sure enough it was 2.4.0.1. Reboot, activate, it works. Check status, back on 2.3.4.0. ????

Repeat the steps again, but after launching Viper the first time, I'm not prompted to install/reboot, and it's 2.4.0.1 !!!

Do you have any IRS files that have been tested with the new version? That does make sense since they work when flashing the outdated zip.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] MashBill:
What is different in the "DU" editions of Viper4android ? I am running a Nexus 7 2013 wifi with the latest DU Test rom and ViPERAtmos 5.3 Sony Beats and everything is working great.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] tcat007:
DU for Dirty Unicorns rom.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] MashBill:
No help. I'm running the DU rom so I know what DU stands for. I am asking what is unique about the DU versions of Viper4android offered in the OP.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Hell yeah! You are all set brother, those Sony™ and Beats™ files work and process whether v4a does or not! :highfive:

Maaaaaan, this made my day right here! Your persistence is admirable! I just told everyone around me how happy I am with your success! They think I'm retarded, but anyway, I made a commitment to see through that you would get a successful ViPER|Atmos™ installation and I could not be happier than I am right now! This was a 60 hour objective and it finally paid off for you! Thank you so much for hanging in there with me! :highfive:

There are still many IRS files that work with this newest ViPER4Android version, although I pretty much stick with DFX Hip Hop Modern. Do a search on XDA for IRS and you should have quite the library once you're finished downloading and merging.

Enjoy brother! :highfive:

The difference with the DU versions is that they contain the entire patched audio_effects.conf files for those devices that will work with many dirty flashes. Your best bet is to copy your /system/vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf file somewhere safe and copy over if you ever run into issues after updating your rom. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Man, the pleasure is all mine! This has been such a fantastic learning experience and interacting with everyone here and seeing them achieve the best sound possible out of their device is just icing on the cake! I'm committed to full functionality without compromises, don't ever hesitate to let me know if anything can provide a better experience for you guys! Now, show it off to all your friends, its Friday night! :highfive:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] L0p@n:
Anyone having an issue with their caller apps? After using this rom, whenever i make a phone call, my screen will turn black and i cant do anything until the phone rebooted itself.

Have tried to use 3rd party apps, but still having the same issue.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
What version? I've never heard such a report.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] L0p@n:
Android 6.0.1

Kernel

3.10.40-hC-b14-M-permissive

hellsgod@hells #1

Build

MMB29Q ViPER|Atmos

I've updated to twrp 3.0 if that helps.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
That's my rom from tupac4u's debloated/deodexed offering. See if /system/etc/sony_effect exists and delete it. I've never experienced this with using only the Google phone but that folder is known to cause weird issues. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] L0p@n:
I found the culprit!!! Its my tempered glass protector.. Because of the shadow effect, it somehow playing jokes with the light sensor.. I removed the glass and its working perfectly..
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] NotATreoFan:
It gets even weirder! After turning Convolver off/on a few times with no result, I tried others in my list of ~8. I found one that responds, and now so do all the others. But I do suspect there's a compatibility hiccup because although the music sounds a little cleaner now, it's also quieter. Whereas before it got loud enough that I didn't need to enable the Gain boost.

I'm no longer a dev as I was with Windows Mobile, so this is how I give back. Being a tester and subjecting my phone to lots and lots of flashing and restoring.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] vibrantliker:
Wouldn't it be logical to check if I installed a 5.3 version of	ViPERAtmos 5.3 Sony Beats Edition correctly, I should have this folder: system/etc/sony_effect ? Cause I don't.

-or-

How do I check I have the latest version?