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[Android Software Development] :
Do you have SuperSu? If so, you can flash Sauron in TWRP.
[Android Software Development] uudruid74:
TWRP has nothing to do with SuperSU. Generally, you need twrp to flash any sort of root, but that is because twrp already has root privs and doesn't need any form of su.

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You would need root access of some sort to modify the /system partition, or install twrp. Either can trip Knox and void your warranty. It won't run as a standard app.
[Android Software Development] gehess:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but Sauron requires root. So if not magisk, then su would be sufficient, yes?

TWRP may not require su, but it can be used to flash both su and Sauron, hence Megan's solution.
[Android Software Development] uudruid74:
Sauron never asks for root that I can remember. It needs an unlocked bootloader to flash it. There is no app involved that would ask for su.
[Android Software Development] gehess:
Interesting, though you can understand the confusion considering the amount of times su and root are mentioned in the OP/first page of the thread.
[Android Software Development] uudruid74:
Under Basic Features it mentions supported root methods and you'll notice that "no root" is on the list.
[Android Software Development] Tarun217:
I installed Sauron via Magisk.. nothing happened..

Its telling me that its installed..

But its not..

Selinux is permissive..
[Android Software Development] gehess:
That's true. Although "no root" being a supported root method might just add to any confusion. :D
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
How do you know then it's not installed if it tells you it is?
[Android Software Development] Tarun217:
If i check equaliser in my music player ..

It says no Fx or Equaliser is there.. (Audio Fx disabled, if i enable this.. it works perfectly but not sauron)
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
Ainur isn't an equalizer app, it has no app. It makes changes under the hood in root level to your system to squeeze out the maximum what your audio hardware supports. If magisk says it's installed, then it's working. If you want to configure your sound further, then flash viper4android (unity) or jamesdsp - they are equalizers that work together with Ainur. But you must also install "Audio Modification Library" to make them work together.
[Android Software Development] Tarun217:
Oh sorry.. i watched some Youtube video about this..it was surely misleading..

My mistake, sorry..

Does it fully support Permissive Selinux
[Android Software Development] Dead Pool Brasil:
Axon 7 (moved to custom kernel)..........I need to install a custom kernel on Axon 7 for this mod to work properly, is it?
[Android Software Development] DaveedDB:
No you don't. just flash and finish
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
All by your wish, if you want more - you have to do that, if not, everything works as usual, just without specific stuff
[Android Software Development] uudruid74:
SMH. Go back and read the first post. There is no equalizer. Use JamesDSP if you want an EQ.
[Android Software Development] edios123:
Is removing the module from magisk enough to uninstall this? Need to compare
[Android Software Development] kowallis.r@gmail.com:
Anyone with Sauron (3/24/18) on an Axon 7…Does your piano music sound "tinny" on this upgrade?
[Android Software Development] s8m:
Yes with Sauron + Dirac. Less so without Dirac. But sound quality does not seem as good overall for some reason on last couple builds.

Edit: using Redmi 3s
[Android Software Development] LazerL0rd:
When would you say was the build that messed up your sound?
[Android Software Development] s8m:
A week or two old but it's hard to say without any real "evidence" - I uninstalled and reinstalled completely (w/o Dirac) and now it seems to be sounding better. Regardless of any speculation - IMHO Ainur is still the top audio mod out now.
[Android Software Development] crackerjack1957:
Latest not messed up but 3/17 sounds the best to me on a PixelXL 8.1
[Android Software Development] LazerL0rd:
Alright I'll take a little look. :good:
[Android Software Development] partcyborg:
No it does not, sauron has absolutely nothing to do with the boot image. Literally no changes are even attempted there. Twrp is not necessary either, as there is an app called Flash fire that will do the flashing from a booted system (after stripping it down to a recovery like runtime for safety).

All you really need for sauron are:

1) hardware supported by the mod

2) a mechanism with which you can modify the Android system that is supported by the installer, which at this time includes Magisk and "direct modification"

Typing this message on a G950U snapdragon s8 with locked bootloader and sauron running beautifully
[Android Software Development] uudruid74:
Were you agreeing with me or implying that I said the boot image needs tampering? I never said anything of the sort and not sure why anything would do so? other than to steal root without modifying system.

Flashfire needs root ?
[Android Software Development] g3v0:
For some reason, after installing the latest Sauron, the Dolby Atmos Oreo mod refuses to respect dax-default.xml

Expected (sauron pre-installation and post-uninstallation behavior):

Modifying /magisk/dolbyatmos/system/etc/dolby/dax-default.xml and killing/restarting audioserver and Atmos results in Atmos using the new settings.

Actual:

This does not happen. Modifying dax-default.xml has absolutely no effect on Atmos, even after restarting, clearing cache, etc.

I isolated Sauron as the cause by uninstalling all of my then-current audio mods, and reinstalling one at a time until the problem occurred.

I installed Atmos. Behavior normal.

Installed Viper. Behavior normal.

Installed Sauron. Broken.

Uninstalled Sauron. Behavior normal.

Installed Sauron + AML. Broken.

Uninstalled Sauron + AML and reinstalled AML. Back to normal.

Sauron 3-24 and 3-17 are both broken.

Sauron 2-26 works fine.

There seems to be some very weird interaction between the two mods. Any advice on what it could be and how to reverse it would be appreciated.

Running Pixel 2 XL 8.1
[Android Software Development] mbrian27:
I have V4A installed and really wanted to try this, so I installed it alongside V4A and installed AML. Sounds PERFECT and I love it, but for some reason the mic stops working unless I'm on a call. Ok Google and hey Google commands aren't even recognized. Uninstalled Sauron and it worked again. Any ideas?
[Android Software Development] Mervingio:
Can anyone share 3/17 or older can't find it
[Android Software Development] abhi021:
How can one find out if the amp patches for Oneplus 5t is working?
[Android Software Development] afcaajax:
By testing?
[Android Software Development] LazerL0rd:
Use Audacity and a line-in cable.
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
Where can I find the 11.03 version? I also think that sound quality has taken a step backwards (especially bass distorts at higher volumes), want to test if it's just placebo or if 11.03 really was better. Would try 17.03 but the link [MENTION=7836278]LazerL0rd[/MENTION] gave is invalid.
[Android Software Development] LazerL0rd:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76058250&postcount=14

it's attached here (sorry old link invalid)
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
Thanks. Do you happen to have 11.03 also?
[Android Software Development] Mervingio:
Guys I need this two

MK II.II 17.03

MK II.II 11.03

anyone have it I deleted by mistake
[Android Software Development] themrmotivator:
Here you go :good:
[Android Software Development] LazerL0rd:
Thanks for saving me from getting it from my dev folder. My PC is slower than a snail while building a kernel.
[Android Software Development] Mervingio:
Thank You!!!!!
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
Thanks mate. :good: Having now backtracked from 24.03 to 17.03 to 11.03, I can definitely say that 11.03 works best for me. From 17.03 onwards something gets lost on higher volumes.
[Android Software Development] iceman0826:
Hi, I have poweramp as my daily driver for my songs, do I need to turn off the DVC from the app settings?

Also, I'm considering to purchase UAPP or Neutron as I'm planning to hook a Dragonfly Red Portable dac over my OP3T. Which of the would you guys recommend plus this awesome Mod?

Btw, I'm impressed with the SQ brought about by this Mod, easy to flash - no need to think of other things if it will work or no. Nevertheless, thanks to that guy that mentioned this mod from CandyRom ?
[Android Software Development] Matthew_Jay:
Has anyone tried this on an Honor 8 frd-l04 on MM with the

HiSilicon Kirin 950?
[Android Software Development] kunalxda:
Hi ultra m8 can we use htc bolt adsp in htc m9 as you said that it increase sound quality ,plz provide adsp link
[Android Software Development] uutsav:
I forgot the current version installed... How can i uninstall the version now to update the new version...
[Android Software Development] jcmm11:
Just flash any old version
[Android Software Development] uutsav:
Can anyone give me a link to download older versions... Can't see anything on OP...
[Android Software Development] AlemanSantos:
Look some pages back, some user posted the ones from 11/3 and 17/3
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
You don't need an older version to uninstall. If you merely want to update, then flash the newer zip in recovery and it will upgrade. If you want to only uninstall, then flash the same zip you used to install it (if you use Magisk then you can uninstall from its app too).
[Android Software Development] AlemanSantos:
I think he want to just install an older version, like others i was testing and for now i'm sticking with 11/03 version
[Android Software Development] partcyborg:
Good to know it's not just me that feels like older mk2 releases sound better. Shoot I usually wind up flashing a hacked up mk2 original with a more modern aml. At first I thought it was because if the qcom driver that got dropped but it read dropped a version before so it is something else, but that version already seems to sound better and perform more reliably, with less drop outs and glitches
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
Please elaborate :confused:
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
Having been back on Sauron 11.03 for almost a week now, and this issue has not occured even once anymore (even when I try to deliberately provoke it). I don't know if it's random and the hardware issue fixed itself or what, but it's a hell of a coincidence that it started happening all the time approximately after I upgraded Sauron and stopped completely when I downgraded to 11.03.

Usage: LG Nexus 5X; ROM: GZR Validus (latest); GZR Gapps; ElementalX kernel; Magisk 16.0 - Sauron+V4A+AML modules.

[MENTION=6037748]Zackptg5[/MENTION] [MENTION=6366997]UltraM8[/MENTION] [MENTION=5540329]DaveedDB[/MENTION]
[Android Software Development] galileogarin:
Hi,i have a little problem. When I tried to update sauron to the latest version, i got an error on twrp while Uninstalling process. It's says "error status 1. previous installation not found" or "mod not found" some kind of not found stuff with a red font. how to solve this?

*SuperSU,ArmV7 AOSP 5.0 based rom
[Android Software Development] LazerL0rd:
We're (I'm also one of the devs :p) taking a look into it :fingers-crossed:

Do you also have "quality" issues, if so then what would you say has gotten worse (eg. bass can't get low, treble too high, distortion)?
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
You mean quality issues from 17.03 onwards? I would say that bass was quieter(not as strong) and there was more treble/clarity on higher volumes, which kinda didn't sound as good as 11.03 on higher volumes especially.
[Android Software Development] basmeuter:
How do I roll back from 17-03 to 11-03 version in magisk? Is it also working when having aml and jamesdsp on latest version?
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
Uninstall 17.03 and flash 11.03 from recovery. Not possible from Magisk afaik. I have AML latest and no problems, don't know about JDSP but I imagine Sauron build is irrelevant for it.
[Android Software Development] kowallis.r@gmail.com:
[MENTION=6881234]Lazerlord[/MENTION]

Having nearly identical experience on my axon7 with AEX.

Back on 3/11. My medium to high register piano sounds were twangy and tinny.

Hope this helps.
[Android Software Development] ShadoV90:
I had on newest version very strange behaviour of this mod, because after listen some songs higher frequencies suddenly were "compressed", so soundstage was also tightier.. Much more tightier, and every song played inside my head, "between my eyes" ;p

Now i am at 11.03 version and for now everything's fine.

I have HTC 10 oreo LeeDroiD
[Android Software Development] flitzz:
How can I use other audios (V4A, Dolby Atmos,JamesDSP) without using Sauron? Because they are processing only with Sauron installed.
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
If you're using Magisk, maybe you need to also flash AML.
[Android Software Development] flitzz:
It is flashed, but they are processing only with Sauron. When It is removed these 3 audio enhancements stop processing, only AM3D is working correct.
[Android Software Development] g3v0:
Uninstall and reinstall AML
[Android Software Development] crackerjack1957:
3/17 sounds best on Pixel XL 8.1 with Dolby Atmos Axon 7 & Viper4Android on wired Kef M500...:good:

Detail ,clarity ,soundstage, bass, mid(vocals), treble.....can't see it getting better....hope I'm wrong ...:D
[Android Software Development] gehess:
Firstly, Ainur is not Arise and vice-versa. Two quite different approaches to sound modification. Arise aspires to be an all-in-one solution with many different mods by many different devs. My understanding is that their "core" software therefore has to handle getting all these mods to work together, whether you actually have them active or not, which is why the Arise software is over 100MB. Ainur is just its own sound mod (read below for how I think it works) and hence can be only 4MB, but you then need to install other sound mods yourself (if you choose to).

Secondly, as I've written previously:

Lastly, I know my descriptions are probably either a vast oversimplification or just plain wrong. I therefore more than welcome corrections. :D
[Android Software Development] eteepy:
hi, i got error it said "Failed to mount '/dsp' (No such file or directory)"

what should i do ?
[Android Software Development] Donric13:
Just installed it on my new taimen. Got fc on dsp manager (audiomod lib installed). Anything else to make dsp work (selinux or something else). Coming from marlin. There it was working flawlessly. No other mod than sauron instslled (pure stock).
[Android Software Development] preference:
Just want to throw out that the previous releases of sauron have much cleaner highs and balanced lows. The newer releases seem to have too much depth (at least on my headphones) with very tinny highs. The Qualcomm audio patching and system patching options seem to revolutionize the sound, along with using the up sampler (I know you say not to use it but it works great for me). I'm in the 3.11 build and think it's exactly how music should sound, ranging from dowbtempo to trip hop to jazz/classical. I strongly suggest looking into why the user options available in the older bulls create a much fuller, cleaner sound. I know it's all ear perception, but my flacs simply sound better on the older builds.

Edit: I should be clear, I'm on Oreo liquid remix op5t
[Android Software Development] manpildo:
Just a FYI update: Almost 2 weeks now and the "music stopping/voice search popping up" issue has not still happened even once. 11.03 is a perfect build in every sense it seems. :)
[Android Software Development] bobbysan:
AM3D work or not for OnePlus 5 oreo 8.1
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
I would like to remind everyone that we are still in need for dumps from you. I've added one paragraph for qualcomms.

So if you've already sent dumps - reupload them.

Make sure you've read everything below & did exactly as mentioned there:

1. Getprop dumps

You'll need Terminal app from market, it'll also ask for root rights. To get mixer dump you'll need to open it & type:

su
getprop>sdcard/getprop

Output dump file will be saved on sdcard

2. Build.prop file

Located at /system. Copy it somewhere.

3. Mixer files from EXYNOS/Qualcomm devices

Files are at /system/etc/mixer_path.xml (could be multiple files, copy them somewhere. On Oreo files could be at /vendor/etc)

4. Mixer dumps (all cpu's)

You will need Terminal app again.

In some cases (for old devices for example) there could be no tinymix binary. You'll have to manually add it in /system/bin & give 755 rights, according to cpu architecture - 32, or 64bit. Then reboot and do the following in this paragraph.

32bit tinymix

64bit tinymix

In terminal app type:

su
tinymix

Important - you have to make dump 3 times for following conditions - music on with headphones, music on with speaker and music off (completely, no headphones). Gathered dump outputs put in 3 different txt files, named as: mixerdump_headphones, mixerdump_speaker, mixerdump_off.

5. For МТК

We have to figure out how your mixer is working, to achieve that we'll need these files:

audio_device.xml

audio_em.xml

WHOLE audio_param folder

Files and folder are located at /system/etc or /vendor/etc

6. Kirin devices

We need folder named as audio, located at /system/etc or /vendor/etc.

7. Policy configs

In /system/etc you will find audio_policy.conf (or .xml, for Оreo file could be located in /vendor/etc)

8. Amplifiers cofigs

For some devices there could be some speaker amplifier files named as tfa98XXX (9XXX or in any other variations), located at /system/firmware, or /system/etc

To easily find and locate them, type in Terminal app:

find /sys -name '*tfa*'

Locate files and copy them somewhere. Also take a screenie of the command execution results and save this one too

9. Qualcomm

We need adsp.bXX files, that can be found either in /etc/firmware (on some devices, in system/ or /vendor), or in /firmware/image (or just in /firmware)

All files you've gathered following instructions above pack into ZIP archive, name it as devicemodel_cpumodel_androidversion, depending on your device name/brand and your cpu number. Example: Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Prime_mt6795_android7.zip.

Post zips HERE
[Android Software Development] flitzz:
I,m on Samsung Note 8, no idea for OnePlus. Sorry.
[Android Software Development] WárAsatruär:
Magisk module?
[Android Software Development] Weetbix:
This may be a silly question, but I can't see that anyone else has asked it so here goes ..... should this be done with stock sound? I.e. does it matter if Ainur is currently installed or not?
[Android Software Development] gehess:
And if Sauron should be installed, does it matter which version?
[Android Software Development] yochananmarqos:
I just now remembered I wanted to reply to your post. ?

I could never get Viper4Linux to work right. I use PulseEffects with the PerfectEQ equalizer preset. I also enable the Compressor & Output Limiter.
[Android Software Development] l3vi47h4n:
I don't want to hijack their thread, but if you join the Viper4Linux Telegram group, I'd be happy to help. The link is at the bottom of the README on the github page.

https://github.com/L3vi47h4N/Viper4Linux
[Android Software Development] yochananmarqos:
If I decide to mess with it again, I'll take you up on your offer.
[Android Software Development] jineshpatel30:
I just uploaded files for Nexus 5. (before installing AINUR)

I want to let you know couple of things.

There were audio.conf in both etc as well vendor but different size so i upload both with respective folders

DarkRom (LOS14.1) has SELinux patches to let Viper4Android run without extra script in enforced mode. (Though it doesn't come with v4a installed, we need to falsh it if we want to use it..so System is pure AOSP/LOS without and sound mod)

I also uploaded audio_policy.conf as it doesn't have deep_buffer part in LOS14.1 but it was there in Stock Marshmallow rom (if that matters, bcz most of sound mod on xda advice to remove deep_buffer anyway)

Let me know if you need anything else

Edit:

[MENTION=6366997]UltraM8[/MENTION], In sauron_useroptions you mentioned that leave empty for native... I want to know that how can we find native vale for that options in device ?

Edit 2 : Can we use Dirac HW on Qualcomm SD800 (Nexus 5) ?
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Empty means empty

No, i don't think that sd800/1 is capable of hw dirac. It's too old
[Android Software Development] jineshpatel30:
Yes i know but that's not what I'm asking. I'm asking what's the default value/where can i find in device if it's device specific?

For example, my headset has 16 ohm impedance which i can set by writing 16000 in userscript but if i don't write or put userscript at all, than what value device will take/where's predefined value?

Actually it's working. I don't know how bcz i was having same doubt as you because it's old. But i tried it & with Dirac HW sound improvement is amazing.

Btw i loved your mod.

I'm using just Ainur & DiracHW and sound is much better than any configuration i used for ARISE in past 2-3 years. I was never fan of putting so much into system for ARISE but at time there was not other choice.

So kudos for giving that other choice. :) Keep up the good work. :good:

Only thing i miss is V4A, i tried [unity] v4a for magisk but for some reason it's not installing drivers :(

Also JDSP keep FCs as soon as i reboot after flashing.

So my search for deepbass continues...
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Sauron & addons received updates with misc fixes for installer. Also don't forget about this, i need more dumps from mtk/kirin/exynos/pinecone/x86/tegra.
[Android Software Development] Zackptg5:
Drivers are installed, it's something else. Do you have aml installed?
[Android Software Development] prasansahan:
Instructions to install
[Android Software Development] greyhd:
Instructions in the OP.
[Android Software Development] prasansahan:
Just flashing is enough.??
[Android Software Development] sgtslaughter64:
Yup
[Android Software Development] prasansahan:
Not showing anything any app will come.??
[Android Software Development] sgtslaughter64:
You won't see an app for it mate. Just the zip file and the mods are installed.
[Android Software Development] kunalxda:
Does Snapdragon 810 is capable of HW Dirac
[Android Software Development] PYCON:
I flashed on my Vernee X Pro 6/128 Gb. MTK 6763 (Helio P23).

TWRP 3.0.2.0 : no differences at all, same audio, speaker, headset, all is the same

:eek:
[Android Software Development] Ainz_Ooal_Gown:
JDSP on craps out my audio...Turning it off fixes it tho...and I chose high quality driver...HTC U11 stock 8.0 rom
[Android Software Development] jineshpatel30:
I think yes.

It's working on ancient sd800 so ot should definitely work on 810

There's no settings though, just flash, feel difference & forget
[Android Software Development] flitzz:
I have just uploaded a Dump.zip for Samsung Note 8. I would like to share with you that this version from 15.04 makes V4A and DA not processing. There is no problem with the old one from 24.03. I will make for Note 3 and Note 4 Dumps. I hope I've made it correctly.
[Android Software Development] flitzz:
I would like to correct myself that the problem was with PowerAmp and one of its options which was stopping V4A and DA from processing.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Did you push them to gdrive dumps folder?
[Android Software Development] flitzz:
Yes, there is one for Samsung Note 8 on Gdrive.

I have a problem with "tinymix" dumps for Note 3 in terminal, it gives me this error

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For getprop dumps gives me this

but nevertheless it makes getprop file.

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I've gathered everything except "tinymix dumps".
[Android Software Development] flitzz:
Also l've gathered for Note 4 Exynos all files but again error in terminal for "tinymix dumps"