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[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leona:
Ok, I know this sounds odd, but a year ago I got a 2nd hand Note 3, it came 'rooted' with the 'xposed' framework, I wanted this so I could have access to system properties, etc.

Anyway I assumed since it had the Xposed framework and everything installed that it was rooted, I could install modules and all was good.

This phone is on KitKat, and I'd like to now look at installing a custom rom, so I thought I'd install a recovery tool and get things set up ready for the process.

But upon downloading superSU to check root status its telling me that there is not root access.

Hence my confusion.

If I'm not rooted, how is xposed working, and if I am rooted why can't I install 'root' based apps?

Thank you for your time.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leona:
I use xposed to force large font size per app and to enable writing to SD card, both of which are still working My banking app will not load because it detects that the phone has been rooted. The phone came to me rooted, i font know the method used to do it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leona:
Thank you, I looked up towelroot, went to the website and downloaded the app, my AV software said it contained malware, I assumed this is because it uses an exploit, anyway, ran the app, clicked the 'make it rain' button and it promptly told me my phone wasn't supported, which seemed strange as, as you say, others have used this to root theirs, the confusion continues :confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndrOmega:
Your kernel does not support towel root so try another root app like kingo root.

Sent from my Limited Edition Note 3 LTE using Super Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
If you have a custom recovery installed, flash supersu from recovery.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leona:
Thanks, Kingo root failed with code 0x1A2623.

I don't believe i have a custom recovery installed.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
You can try rooting via Chainfire's method: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leona:
I tried this method

http://www.galaxynote3update.com/ho...-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005-runs-on-4-4-2-kitkat/

but odln gives me

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rosli59564:
Your phone is not detected by pc. Did you see 'added' or 'removed' at the odin window when you connect/disconnect your phone?.

Or did you boot into download mode prior to flash the recovery/cfautoroot?.

Sent from my SM-G935F
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leona:
Hi, thanks, I did see added / removed and it come up as com:04 on the screen. I was ready booted into download mode, what is the correct procedure?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rosli59564:
Reactivation lock off?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leona:
yep, never activated it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Try using the original USB cable or try different USB cables and ports.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leona:
Ok, tried again, but failed, disconnected and reconnected the usb cable an ran again and this time it worked, got stuck on Samsung screen, so pulled battery out, rebooted and seems ok, now to check root, which checks out, thank you for your help with this.
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Black_Eyes:
Can someone tell me, If Himaul Roms can be flashed on Himauhl?

Are these both are same?
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shivadow:
Afaik no. They cannot be xflashed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] duvalbmarley:
The themes from the S6, S6 Edge, and Note 5 can be used on our device

THANKS TO [MENTION=5282154]pas2001[/MENTION] [MENTION=4631220]Venom0642[/MENTION] for some beautiful themes

http://xdaforums.com/att-galaxy-note5/themes-apps/themes-samsung-galaxy-universal-theme-t3322410

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s6-edge/themes-apps/avengers-theme-individual-mode-t3140647

To get themes to stick download package disabler pro and manually add theme store and theme center
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] cwalker0906:
Can you explain in simple terms how you get them to stick. I have Disabler Pro but only theme store app shows up and theme doesn't stick...I looked on the thread you linked and I must be missing something cause I'm lost it doesn't make sense
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] chocolatet:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=65858489
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] cwalker0906:
Already found it thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] fossiltkm:
Is anyone having issues with custom themes not even showing up after installation? I can't even see them.

edit* nevermind, did a re-install and everything is great now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] duvalbmarley:
Give them a second after you install it will show
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] Bataga:
Restarting deletes the theme themecenter I added. Anyway to keep this from happening
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] duvalbmarley:
Use an older version of package disabler pro or a different disabler
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] bigmase23:
So we can use custom themes now that we used to have to flash?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] rotondo2k:
for some reason when i disable both theme store and themecenter using disable pro i get a unfortunately touchwiz home has stopped error not sure why anyone have an idea?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] AndroiderM:
I've manually disabled both packages but the theme still reverts back after a few minutes any ideas? At&t s7e with newest package disabler pro

Edit: seems to he sticking now after manual enable and disabled again.

Will this stick after reboot?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] duvalbmarley:
Use a different app or a different version to disable packages if it doesn't stick
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] duvalbmarley:
This one works and is free of charge

https://apkplz.com/android-apps/app-package-disabler-samsung
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] blackwell387:
doesnt work says update then npthing
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] BlkPant3R:
Sad thing is they closed the threads
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Themes, Apps, and ] Kastro1784:
True enough smdh
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] gtrs36:
The Android 6.0 updates have been going out to Samsung flagships from last year in various markets since the end of the February, but there are still a lot of regions where the update is yet to show up. If you’re among the many that are still using Android Lollipop on a Galaxy flagship that isn’t a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 edge and want the Android 6.0 version of the TouchWiz interface, there’s a nice little theme available on the Theme Store.

The theme is named TouchWiz 6.0, which you can search for in the Theme Store. We covered the theme in our Themes Thursday feature two weeks ago; it’s a nice little theme that mimics the user interface seen on Marshmallow, including the white and blue notification shade. It’s not exactly much to tide you over while you wait for the Android 6.0 update to arrive on your device, but hey, it is something, right?

credit to Sammobile:

http://www.sammobile.com/2016/03/15...vent-received-android-6-0-on-your-galaxy-yet/
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
You do this off your own back so you take full responsibility, but it worked perfectly for me. Follow the steps below.

Install TWRP and root as per [MENTION=5672995]jcadduono[/MENTION]'s thread. Don't forget to thank him. You can also root via ODIN using Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root but note that you will still need TWRP for this guide.

Install Busybox.

Download this audio_effects.conf file and replace the one in /system/etc.

Visit this link, have a read if you want, then download the file from the Dropbox link provided near the bottom.

Download the latest version of Viper4Android from the XDA thread. Copy the APK into /system/priv-app and change its permissions to 644, reboot then run the now installed V4A application, installing the drivers when asked and granting root access.

Freeze or uninstall Sound Alive.

Power off and boot into TWRP. Flash the downloaded zip from step 4, reboot.

Viper should now work fine without needing compatibility mode.

The sound quality once set up correctly is absolutely fantastic, far better than the old Qualcomm DAC on my old Note 3 even with V4A running.

Hit the thanks button if you find this helpful.

EDIT -- [MENTION=3929963]Zyxxeil[/MENTION] has created a zip file which does all the above, bar install TWRP, root and busybox, which you still need to do before hand. Download this and install from TWRP. Don't forget to thank him on this post in this thread.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] @soka:
I followed your steps, driver is installed just not processing.

Any idea's ?

Should I disable the stock music fx apps ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Sorry, yes. Freeze or disable Sound Alive. OP updated.

Sent from my Vic 20 disguised as a Galaxy S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] @soka:
Just sound alive, not adapt sound ?

Tried with both and just sound alive disabled.

Still not processing.

Gonna try uninstalling the apk and reinstalling
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
I just disabled Sound Alive, but I mainly did that because on Lollipop Spotify refused to work unless that was done. I've not tried leaving it enabled here, it could work but disabling it does no harm.

Just to point out the driver will only be listed as processing when sound is running, I assume you're aware of that?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Same issue I had mate. Have to run it in compatibility mode, and it sounds awful like that.

[MENTION=723043]Beefheart[/MENTION] - can you possibly post the files you used and a step by step instructional? It appears you may have done something different to me?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] @soka:
lol, yes i did know that.

maybe it could be my player, i am using the Sony music app.

What music app are you using?

LMFAO.... definately the player. POwer amp works.

thank you bro for all your help.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Actually - which Audio player are you using out of interest? Mine was having problems and I was using poweramp...

---------- Post added at 01:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:58 PM ----------

Ha! Got there before me lol :)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] @soka:
I am so happy to have viper back, first Sammy phone. Was not happy with the stock experience.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Willyman:
Can anyone explain to me how V4A is supposed to improve audio quality. I don't mean any of the optional processing tools (e.g. EQ, bass boost,...).
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
No worries mate. OP updated with step by step instructions, although it's pretty much the same as it was just easier to read. It simply worked for me without requiring compatibility mode. Perhaps if you remove the V4A drivers, uninstall V4A then install both the app and drivers again. Also, it won't hurt to install the fix zip from TWRP again.

I'm using a combination of Spotify and GoneMad for music playback.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Could I be cheeky and ask if poweramp works for you with it? Its sounding like an issue with poweramp now.

Rich
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Don't like Poweramp but will check now mate.

EDIT -- Strange. I installed Poweramp trial but I'm not getting any sound from it, regardless of what music codec I attempt to play (tried mp3, FLAC and ogg). I then load up GoneMad and it works fine. I'll do more digging.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
[MENTION=3264173]riso123[/MENTION], might have found your issue. Finally got sound working but Viper wasn't being used by Poweramp. Go into Poweramp settings, Audio, Advanced Tweaks and unselect Direct Volume Control.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Unfortunately that's the first thing I did and it didn't make a difference.

I'm not overly fussed, as neutron appears to provide as good or even better sound that v4a for me at the moment. I'm pretty sure now that this looks like a PowerAmp issue however and may have a play tonight with other options.

I did have other strange noisy artifacts when I used Google play with v4a however, although I never played with the settings to identify the fault.

Thanks for your help mate. Appreciate it.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Strange. That being ticked or unticked on mine is the difference between Viper being used or not (processing Yes/No). By default Poweramp did not use Viper.

Can I suggest you download the GoneMad trial and see if it works with that. If not it's nothing to do with the player as that works out the box with mine so to speak, with no adjustments required. It might be worth starting the whole thing from scratch again.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Yeah, I removed v4a last night when I started using neutron. I may have another go tonight though. It is strange how our devices seem to differ on this though.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Neutron is decent and offers a lot of options, but it's worlds apart from Viper when it comes to adjusting dynamics and getting the perfect sound. Good luck in getting it working.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Uck sake! Could have saved myself a few quid if id been more patient! Yes, GoneMad works fantastic with v4a!

Now, to purchase or not to purchase?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Best music player on Android in my view. I don't like the poncey graphics and over the top effects the likes of Poweramp and Neutron employ. GoneMad is simple, supports every codec out there, and has a fantastic UI.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Cannot get busy box to install. FUUUUUU very annoying.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Provided you're rooted Busybox installation should be easy. What install app off the Playstore are you using? I've always found the one below to be the most successful.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en_GB
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Yup. That's the one. Installed to su/bin and still viper doesn't want to recognize it

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
The more I listen to this phone with V4A the more I realise how fantastic the DAC on the Exynos model is. It was far better than the SD Note 3 I had with both of them not using V4A, but compared to the Note now, even with the other on V4A too, it is in a different league.

Sent from my Vic 20 disguised as a Galaxy S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] iNeoTom:
Works great thanks for this i need V4A in my life lol
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Ninja_Gundam:
I ve done all but no working. Driver OK but no processing and I'm using gonemad 1.4.. as always on my androids :( twrp done and frozen Samsung default processing. any other idea?

Chooo
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Getting jealous of all you guys using it. I can't even get it for Spotify.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] JazonX:
I think its system/xbin since MM 6.0.1
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Now is working for me, I can really tell how much more intense the quality of sound is compared to my s5.

This time last week my wife was ill and I wasn't overly impressed with my s7... now it's my new baby :D
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Really not sure why it's not working then if you have followed the instructions. The fact the driver is listed as ok tells me it's probably not a V4A issue.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Success! Working good for Gonemad but not spotify! I wonder why?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] @soka:
My steps to get it to work where as follows,

Download the Viper4Android-supolicy .zip from OP.

Download the BusyBox Zip

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64733105&postcount=93

install as viper as normal apk, there after install drivers.

Disable sound alive, i used titanium back up.

reboot in twrp.

flash supolicy then busybox.zip

works in normal mode, sound awesome.

All credit goes to the OP for finding this for us. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
I had this issue with Lollipop and it was Sound Alive that caused it. It needed freezing. While it was active Spotify refused to use anything else for effects.

Sent from my Vic 20 disguised as a Galaxy S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Updated guide to include Busybox install. It's always one of the first things I do after rooting so I already had it on my phone prior to doing this.

Sent from my Vic 20 disguised as a Galaxy S7 Edge
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Same here mate.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] dfunkbv:
So.. will Viper work with Spotify when SoundAlive is freezed? Or is it just incompatible with Spotify?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Ninja_Gundam:
Ok found. Gonemad old 1.4 doesn't works :( With new version 2.0.18 dsp works all ok, incredibile sound :) Maybe spotify same problem not yet full audio processing for Mm 6.0.1.. dunno.

Chooo
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Eqric:
I am also very interested to know if Viper will work for Spotify.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
On Samsung stock Lollipop, Spotify refused to use anything other than the stock effect settings, completely ignoring V4A even if Viper worked on every other music program installed. This was rectified by basically removing those effect settings, forcing it to use Viper. In other words, freezing Sound Alive.

I've just checked and I can't get Spotify and Viper working in the same way with this stock Marshmallow build, although I have a Spotify account that I occasionally use. I use GoneMad and Viper works fine. But as soon as I attempt to use Spotify, even with Sound Alive frozen, all V4A activity ceases, including if I then go back to GoneMad after exiting Spotify. A reboot is then required to fix this. I'll continue to look into this and attempt to find a solution.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Ninja_Gundam:
Btw.. on my SGS5+Viper, when enabled, all the sounds that came out from apps\games are powered by sound processing of viper. Here only Gonemad trought external dsp.. so maybe not work so well after all :( We we'll see in future releases.

Chooo
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
Used V4A properly for the first time this morning and the quality was most definately much better.

This is my first time using V4A. Is there a way I can increase the volume a little as although the quality is now awesome, it still seems a little bit quiet.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
Enable AGC, change effect strength to moderate or extreme depending on your tastes, and adjust the gain. Try to avoid clipping though. Strictly speaking this isn't for amplifying a low volume sound, but it can have that effect.

Also, have you downloaded the Convolver presets?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
I have no clue what that is, so no, I haven't ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] sindre2104:
I got v4a to work with Spotify, but I had to enable compatibility mode.

If I use normal mode none of the equalizer settings work and it is not prossesing.

Now no other apps can play sound.

Hope we can fix this?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
http://en.miui.com/thread-71540-1-1.html

They can make a massive difference to your listening experience. Download, copy to your internal memory as instructed, and try them out until you find one that you like. I use various ones, but I find some of the Clearbass options to be a good.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
Awesome thanks! I'll try them out on the way home from work.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Yeah I notice a reboot is required to get v4a working again. It's like Spotify says FU v4a, reboot or you're not working ever again with anyone lol

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
I've done as instructed in that link but there was no kernel folder inside the viper4android folder, so I created one. But I cannot see an option to select Convolver in V4A app

Edit: Nevermind, found it. I wasn't in expert mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Update: I can get v4a working for Spotify for exactly 10 seconds then it stops.

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Beefheart:
This is exactly what I had with Spotify and Lollipop. You sure Sound Alive is disabled/frozen?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
Oh I have frozen sound alive, adapt sound and split sound. V4a works for everything except Spotify.

Sent from my Blackberry Bold

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Ok got Spotify working. All is good in the world. Thanks guys. V4A [emoji123] [emoji106] [emoji122]

Sent from my Blackberry Bold
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
Wow! The sound is soooo much better. Even with my crappy earphones. I definitely need to get me some decent earphones
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Im using dolby ones,but would love to give this list some testing.

Cant find the download link on there?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
You have to register and post. I will upload to mega in a sec
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Nice one. Cheers mate.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] CuBz90:
Here you go...

https://mega.nz/#!288W2DKB!5SP7gMYXT5RHHVG-KOUmxEFED_KU-ozdakIap-mZNbc

and the 2nd lot

https://mega.nz/#!SpdnWDDS!-FcWqGvejKXBEZ8tQ8Z7ANaVEvn41HWUT7ypirfeW8U
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
Got them. Cheers.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] Brava27:
I am getting V4A working for all apps but for some reason after 10 minutes it stops working and I have to open the app again to get it to work. Any idea how to keep it working all the time without having to open it?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] riso123:
I get this now and then. Did you try setting v4a setting for "force" on?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] benetton:
Thanks for the great guide, one weird thing I have it that I can only get V4A to work with GoneMad, doesn't work with anything else like Google Play music , Sony Music Player or a streaming App I use called Ah.fm

When I had V4A installed on my Xperia Z3 it worked with any App.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Guides, News, & Discussion] benetton:
After struggling with this for the past few days and searching everywhere I found these instructions and everything now work with V4A, all music apps including stream all are now processing

http://www.droidviews.com/enjoy-viper4android-on-galaxy-s6-and-s6-edge/