yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Nbay64:
Bit late to the party here, but I'll cast my vote for 0.8.3 as well. I'm sorry I haven't been reporting much lately, I've had a few IRL issues I'm dealing with at the moment. My girlfriend tore her cornia in her left eye and had to go through an eye transplant to fix it, and I've been spending most of my free time taking care of her while she recovers. I also graduate from high school this Friday, so I've been really busy with preparing for that as well.

I probably won't be able to get back to posting test results until next week because of all this. I'll still throw my opinion into the ring every now and again during this week though.

Oh and [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION], really good work so far! As stated above, I definitely agree with you about 0.8.3 being the best version so far. I'm looking forward to the official release tomorrow! In fact, to celebrate the occasion I've decided to help contribute even further by working on a custom V4A preset for use with the official version of ARISE. Obviously I won't be able to get started on it until the first official release of ARISE tomorrow, but once it comes out I'll set right to work. It will be my first time making a custom V4A preset, so I hope you guys enjoy it!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harpin14789:
I also say that .8.3 with alternative tweak prop (the one with the Dolby lines) sounds the best. Can't wait for the official version though, which should release very soon.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
Oh course going against the flow...:p

I actually prefer 8.5.1 over 8.3, as I found 8.3 to have weaker bass response compared to 8.5.1, I also find 8.5.1 mid's & high's to be crisper and have greater clarity compared to 8.3.

....Oh Ya almost forgot:silly:, I also prefer the alternate_tweak.prop.:good:

Hey! Just my two cents.:cool:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dingermtb:
I have been testing all day, with both devices (OnePlus X and SGS3) from 8.3 - 8.5.2 plus going back and forth with tweak.prop files. With my fine-tuned hearing, I gotta say, it was pretty close, but for me, in the end, I choose 8.3 with alternate tweak.prop. In my opinion, I think it lost something when the Atmos app was added. I thought as it progressed, it got better and better, until listening to different versions side by side. Not big differences, but enough to be able to tell that something was slightly lost. So yeah, for me, it's 8.3. I just reverted both my devices back to 8.3?

Sent from Outside the 9 using my Zombiefied Exodus SGS3
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Here's updated 0.8.3 builds with working deep_buffer remover. I had left out the execution of the script in the installation script and it took forever to even notice lol! Sorry about that guys! Ben is testing now to see if any final touches/tweaks are needed/helpful. Not too much longer! :good:

ARISE Sound Systems™ Genesis™ 0.8.3​

ARISE Sound Systems™ Genesis™ 0.8.3 JB KK​
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Thank you very much for your diligent testing! :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
If you can provide the exact location patch and spelling of the rom's v4a I can then add it to the mod's v4a removal section. :good:

Thank you very much for your devotion to this mod, your girlfriend's well-being, and your education! Priorities first, we'll still be here so take care of the important and time-sensitve responsibilities first. Looking forward to your future contribution. :good:

But how does it sound with Lenovo Dolby Atmos removed? That's the only thing keeping it from being a contender.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harpin14789:
That's some good news.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harpin14789:
EDIT: sometimes XDA labs randomly duplicates my posts. :confused:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mrrocketdog:
[MENTION=5605825]Ben Feutrill[/MENTION] & [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] , updated ASSG™ v0.8.3 JB KK is a beautiful thing. thank you both so much.:highcowboy:

"err on the side of kindness"
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] FQuimson23:
Just flashed this and it sounds amazing on my S6 Edge, only problem is that Dolby Addon (previous versions too, like 4.8 or REDUX) crashes. Any ideas?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
Our pleasure, friend! :good:

Does your device's stock audio_effects.conf have "ds" entries?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
Actually, I didn't even know Atmos was part of the 0.8.5.1 build for most of my first day using it, so I never had it active. It was not until I started reading reports of Atmos FC's yesterday I decided to look in my app drawer and only recently flashed the working Lenovo_Atmos_add-on.zip today to give Atmos a try. So unless just having Atmos in the build still changes to audio processing, I think 0.8.5.1 sounds just perfect as is.:good:

I will note, I do find it nice having Atmos available for the times its processing is a welcoming addition to the audio source you are listening to, for the most part though, I just leave Atmos Off.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] FQuimson23:
No, there are no "ds" entries.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
By default, it is active after install.

What about "dap" entries?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Paschfire:
Aaahh OK, well I will give 0.8.3 & 0.8.5.1 both a good listening too then, without the additon of Atmos processing.

I will be back with my judgement of the two.:good:

Thanks!:highfive:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] FQuimson23:
Yeah. there are "dap" entries, there are two:

dap {

path /system/lib/soundfx/libswdap-mod.so

}

and

dap {

library dap

uuid 9d4921da-8225-4f29-aefa-39537a041337

}
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
:good:

Is that after installing the mod and/or add-on? I was just checking if you had stock Dolby at all. You likely don't, but will need to disable stock audio effects to get Dolby Atmos tonwork properly. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] FQuimson23:
Yeah, I don't normally have Dolby, and I did disable AdaptSound and SoundAlive (Samsung's own Audio Effects) beforehand and still crashes after flashing the add-on, which then adds Dobly.

EDIT: After looking at my ROM before any modifications, it looks as those lines were added after flashing the add-on as I couldn't find those lines in the ROM in my backup.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] svnhvn:
Dirty flash required?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ephexxis:
its honestly more surprising to me there's such a lack of disparity in opinions regarding these different builds. granted, you guys are flashing away testing flavor after flavor, and I'm just sitting here eagerly awaiting the official release so i can finally get involved. but given that there's a variety of different hardware at play, it's really something that [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION]'s efforts really do seem to move in the direction of true universal optimization of Android Audio. who knew this platform would have such potential, even given the progress and availability of ALSA? remarkable.

i think I'll work on putting together some presets too when it comes out. i mean i spend literally hours of time i could be being productive buried in my phone experimenting with eqs and filters and dithering and dsd over pcm and playing with vipers tools to try and find the best set up day by day. i have like 45 custom eqs saved in Neutron and i almost never go back and use one I've made before, so if there are any drum n bass heads out there I've got tons of cool tricks to impart at this point. i guess they'd apply well to bass music in general, and wouldn't need much adjustment to work for most types of edm. maybe I'll listen to some of my old hardcore mixes and eq for those as well.

... i was supposed to start work ten minutes ago aw jeez
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] xerxes1511:
I have tried ARISE 0.8.5.1 with suggested tweak prop and i find the sound is better without atmos

I will try arise with alternate tweak prop
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jairoa:
@guitardedhero you help me look sony update the music I have since gone up to the forum and I love .......... please help thanks
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] troyolson92:
Thank you guitardedhero and users for making this a great thread and mod. I compared all different files on nexus 9 and 6p, thanks to help from members here, and agree 8.3 sounds best. Version 8.5 is to much for Nexus 9 speakers caused cracking.

My question is, what does atmos add sound quality wise? To my old, party to much ears, it just seams to make it louder without much else. I don't use the eq in atmos since I use viper. Maybe a version with atmos app would be nice.

Anyway, I am really just jumping in late to say 8.3 was best for my ears and thanks to GH and members for a fun, Good thread. Watched the 5th wave on nexus 9 and sounded pretty good. Movie was ok, 6 star.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
How was Sony Music installed?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] laserod:
The only thing I fancy from Atmos is its intelligent equaliser. Nothing else.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] guitardedhero:
ARISE Sound Systems™ Genesis™ 0.9​

ARISE Sound Systems™ Genesis™ 0.9 JB KK​

Dirty rom flash first. Trimmed tweakprops a bit. Delete /sdcard/build.prop.backup before flashing Genesis™ - before or after rom flash. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jcarter3729:
Why are both tweak.prop files alternate?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] adm1jtg:
He is keeping people honest. The files both read alternate but they are NOT the same so test and see which you like best and report back.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] *mj13*:
Hello. [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] I've been flashing your work for a while, hiding in the shadows, but thoroughly enjoying the ride..

Here's the little issue I've had: on all sound mod zips I've had the same issue, and across all aosp/cm roms. I'm on mm using an HTC m8.. Every few minutes or so the music ever so briefly stops, it almost is like when you switch profiles in viper or the like.. It's as if something is being switched on.

I used to think it was a Bluetooth bug since I almost always listen in my car via BT, but the other day I also noticed while playing through the phone.

I've switched my gov to on demand, same thing.

Any ideas what it might be? Sorry so long winded.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Othoric:
Apologies if this has been answered already but is it still necessary to flash the deep buffer remover zip? I remember on earlier builds it was necessary to ensure that Viper was processing correctly and Pulse on DU ROM was working.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mrrocketdog:
"error 7" when flashing ASSG™ v0.9 JB KK on htcm8. slimrom 4.4.4.

but v4a is in app drawer & definitely working.

p.s. latest twrp being used.

"err on the side of kindness"
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] joshuous:
Will flashing ARISE provide an immediate improvement in sound quality by default without tweaking? Or must I enable V4A and adjust a few settings first?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] fantasy2c:
I didnt have to where as I normally do to get viper to process
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] googster:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] Hello.. I have the Galaxy S7 edge.. No root.. Is there still an apk to install viper4android? Also does the kernel changer work to change kernel to permissive? Thanks in advance...
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] jairoa:
I have installed the zip sony music 9.1.6.A.2.1
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] hunting_:
How to dirty flash?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] adm1jtg:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] a little different question... What kernel and settings do you use on your n6 to get the best music sound/performance? Elite or B14CKB1RD and what gov and io and config/setup?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] laserod:
Is there any trick so one does not need to flash the ROM again. Can't test every version coz don't want to flash the ROM again.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] or anyone who could help me. Forgive me if this is slightly off topic but which V4A works best with hip-hop/rap? I read over the thread but I'm a little confused. I would like to use it mainly in my vehicle over bluetooth and a system. Running DU v10.2 on the 6p if that helps. TIA
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
delete
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] :
Flash ARISE .8.3 and use the Audiophile profiles.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
I'm sorry but I don't understand. Could you clarify a bit for an old guy? :confused:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harpin14789:
Sounding good with Alternative tweak prop with the dolby lines. There is a bit more bass when compared to 8.3, I also noticed that the soundstage is as big as 8.3 which I see as a disadvantage. Other than that, the balance between mids/highs and lows is good, just tipped a bit towards low end. What was removed, the zip size went from 42 mb to around 35-36 mb.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harpin14789:
Download the latest ARISE zip or .83 your choice. Then take the alternate or suggested tweak prop from inside the zip and put at root of sdcard. Then dirty flash rom with ARISE zip. Enjoy awesome sound.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
Thanks. So flashing this is the same as those located in the OP? V4A app will appear or is this something different? Sorry but the 6P on DU seems to have been having issues in the past so it's a bit confusing. Oh and will this affect Pulse?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harpin14789:
Read my post right before yours on how to flash. Pulse should not be affected as far I know, that problem was fixed in the ARISE .6 series builds.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] iLee:
i have a twrp backup Without any soundmodifications i Just restore System and Flash a new mod version
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
One last question... I do not have any sounds mods installed, is it still necessary to dirty flash my rom?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] derekr44:
+1 for the alternate tweak. Bass is much more prevalent and sounds much better with my taste of music.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ramrastus:
Anyone here pls send me latest Sony music player (suite) zip download link ?

And how to update n future ?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dingermtb:
[MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION] Just wanted to say loving 0.9, but I really like how you sometimes switch up the tweak.prop files. I no longer look at them. I go by sound. I test both, choose one, then look in the file. For 0.9,for me, I prefer alternative tweak.prop?

Sent from Outside the 9 using my Zombiefied Exodus OnyX
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995311287

It includes update center
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dark2099:
Delete
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] ramrastus:
I want Sony music player only..
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] themoto:
Here is the Sony folder take the one you like

https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=52904
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] xerxes1511:
I have installed ARISE 0.9 with alternate tweak prop and it has bombastic real clear sound with bass many thanks [MENTION=4445176]guitardedhero[/MENTION]

It is really awesome good job ???
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] MrBrady:
Sounds fantastic! Using the alt tweak.prop on Pure Nexus 5/6, Starship Kernel and Bose Headphones.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
Maybe you can help me. I asked earlier but I believe my question got buried. If I never flashed any of these mods, do I still need to dirty flash my rom beforehand?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Sander9847:
No, if you have never flashed any other sound mods then it should not be a problem I think. Just flash ARISE 0.9 or 0.83 (whichever you prefer, but the new 0.9 should normally have fixed the problems some people had with 8.4-8.5). After that put the tweak.prop in the right place and rename it. And then open up v4a and enable the Audiophile 4 profile.

Just be sure to create a backup in twrp before flashing anything in case something does go wrong.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mishko:
If you haven't made any alterations before it shouldn't be needed.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] xerxes1511:
I think your question is answered :D

Best regards and happy flashing
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harpin14789:
Hello Guitardedhero,

I flashed ARISE .9 on my Nexus 6 running Pure nexus. Everything was good, then phone rebooted, then it just stayed on the animation for about an hour. I then dirty flashed rom and gapps. which did not do a thing. I then wiped system and then flashed rom +gapps again, which again didn't help. Just to be safe, I just backed up my data partition in TWRP and clean flashed rom and it worked. I then restored my data partition backup that I had, and I was back at square 1 with phone "boot staying". It was my fault for not backing up before flashing, but is there anything that I could do to make rom boot with my data? I made sure that I flashed the correct zip, deleted my tweak.prop.bck, tried to change out the build.props, etc. Nothing worked except a full wipe.

This might be a isolated problem with something on my phone, so I don't think this will effect other that much, that said just make a backup just to be sure.

I guess I could try and extract the data I need from the data backup and merge it with my clean flash.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
Ok let me just do a quick rundown... I downloaded the latest ARISE 0.9 and inside the zip are the alternate/suggested tweak.prop.

1. Do I need to remove these before flashing?

2. What exactly do I rename the tweak.prop?

3. And once I have the correct info, I flash the ARISE 0.9 zip and put the alternate/suggested tweak.prop on root of sd card and rename it, correct?

Again thanks everyone who has been so kind enough to help me. :good:
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] harpin14789:
The Flashing process:

1. Download Zip

2. If on PC, then open the zip and just extract the alternate/suggested tweak props (its ok if they still stay in zip, you just need a copy of them outside as well). If on Phone, basically do the same thing using a file explorer.

3. Choose one of the tweak prop files, most of us suggest the alternate, so take the alternate, and rename it to tweak.prop

4. Place tweak.prop on the root of sdcard, (basically meaning that its not inside any folder. (I don't know how else to explain))

5. Flash the zip, dirty flash of rom might be necessary if coming from a previous version.

6. Reboot and enjoy. Also check to see if the tweak.prop lines were added to build.prop in /system

Hope this helped. :D
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BatCyr:
Both suggested and alternate tweak.prop modify your build.prop by adding/removing lines thanks to a tweakprop.zip tool included within ARISE.

The script will first make a backup of your original build.prop and put it at the root of your phone under the name build.prop.backup. Then, it will scan your phone for any file (excluding zipped files) named tweak.prop and change your build.prop accordingly. This is the reason why you have to extract one of the suggested tweak.prop, rename it tweak.prop, and place it at the root of your phone before flashing ARISE.

This is also why you never want to have several files named "tweak.prop".

Remember, make sure to have a clean backup you can revert to in case anything bad happens.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Pete02:
Hi all, I installed Viper|Atmos last night and played with some settings and it seems to work fine however this morning I tried to extract the mega profile pack v4 and realized that I can't load any profile including the one that I thought was saved already. It just sits there saying load effect profile but nothing happens. I must be doing something wrong since I'm new to V4A. While I was looking around I also noticed that my driver status says Neon enabled yes but regular enabled says no.

I'm really sorry since I'm sure this has been discussed somewhere and I will continue to search the thread in the meantime but if someone can give me a quick direction to look in it would be greatly appreciated.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] BatCyr:
First thing I can think of... Have you granted v4a the appropriate read/write permissions? (settings, apps, v4a, permissions)
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] wrongway213:
I'm gonna go ahead and field this one, don't believe OP will mind - both kernels you mentioned are the recommended kernels for maximum audio potential on the Nexus 6. I recommend an on demand based governor - Darkness or Nightmare perform the best of any on demand governors currently offered overall, but in terms of audio any on demand based governor or on demand itself will maximize audio. Other kernel settings do not matter other than those in "sound" tab - enable high perf audio there in KA on either kernel. I do not recommend volume boosting at kernel level with this mod. Hope that helps you or anyone else with kernel related questions
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
I followed this and everything seems to be working so far. I haven't received any errors or fcs, yet. :fingers-crossed: THanks again for your help and everyone else here. It is greatly appreciated.

Oh I was reading about this Audiophile setting, how does one go about finding that?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Phrodini:
How does it sound tho
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
Well tbh I won't be able to tell till I'm in my truck. Stuck at work but the speaker does seem more clearer and louder, but that could just be a placebo on my part:D
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Sander9847:
In viper go to profiles and choose audiophile 4.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] treezy26:
Oh wait do I need to download the Audiophile extract only zip for this to work? Cuz I'm not seeing that...

Edit: Disregard. I figured it out.
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Pete02:
I checked the permission and the only one listed is access to storage, it has that. I checked permissions in file explorer and V4A has all the read/write permissions as far as I can tell. Thanks for the suggestion tho!
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dingermtb:
Not sure if this will work or not, but go to the permissions in app info. Turn it off then turn it back on. I've had to do that before with other apps after updates. I've also had to do that with Viper before. If i'm not mistaken, it was when tweak.prop was first introduced. Viper didn't work, so first thing I checked were permissions. It was on, so I turned permissions off, then back on, checked Viper, and then it worked perfectly. Not sure if this is your issue or not, but hopefully this helps ya.

Sent from Outside the 9 using my Zombiefied Exodus OnyX
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mrrocketdog:
ok , help !

what if lines are not added to build prop ?

1) renamed to "tweak prop" and placed at root.

2) flashed ASSG™ v0.9 JB KK

3)rebooted. = no lines.

4)flashed tweakprop.zip.

5)rebooted. = no lines.

any ideas would be greatly welcomed.

"err on the side of kindness"
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] joetheshmo:
Placed tweak.prop in /sdcard/ ?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Pete02:
Thanks for the suggestion, I appreciate it but I figured it out. I had extracted profile mega pack to the system/priv app/ V4A folder. I just moved the files to the sd card V4A folder and the profiles are coming up now. I'm still kinda wondering about the driver status tho. When I check the status it says (version 2.4.0.1 - NEON enabled:yes - Enabled:no - Status:normal - Audio Format:supported - Processing:no - Sampling Rate:48000). Is that the way it should read or am I missing something there?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] joetheshmo:
At the very top of the v4a options you will need to check the enable v4a box to enable, the audiophile profile should have this checked by default. If it is showing enabled yes but processing no during audio playback there is a problem
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] dingermtb:
Have you tried playing audio, and check driver status while audio playing? Also try ticking on and off a few times. Not A.R.I.S.E. version, I'm guessing. If A.R.I.S.E., version should be 2.3.4.0

Sent from Outside the 9 using my Zombiefied Exodus OnyX
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] Pete02:
Your talking about the Master Power Enable or the Force Enable? The Master is on, Force is off. And should I be checking the status while it's playing cause I haven't been?
[Nexus 6 Themes and Apps] mrrocketdog:
in sdcard , ext.sdcard & /system/ just to make sure.lol

"err on the side of kindness"