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[Android Software Development] saenta:
Yes, I'm using LG g6

Gesendet von meinem LG-H870 mit Tapatalk
[Android Software Development] kyzn:
Missed this mod so much. Tried to run completely stock on my S8 but I couldn't resist the siren's call.

Running great and added life to my phone's audio quality.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Great! do you have telegram? If yes, find me there pls, i need your help.
[Android Software Development] kyzn:
Doesn't JamesDSP not install an app? I can't seem to find it...
[Android Software Development] Bud Horn:
Hi there.

Does this mod work on the HTC u 11? I had it going r3ally fine in the 10 and m8, but the U11 is different... Thx in advance [emoji4]

/Bud
[Android Software Development] xPandamon:
small problem: the volume on my z5c with CarbonRom and this mod is pretty low on max volume, any way to increase it? (HPHL and HPHR are already at 20, stock settings)

PS: I'm using Spotify, if that's important
[Android Software Development] ArkaSeth:
It does.
[Android Software Development] BodhiBrock:
Works well on mine. Havent had much luck with the add-ons however.
[Android Software Development] Windforce0511:
I have flashed Ainur Sound Mod from post 1. Now I'm seeing Nero Mod in which I'm also interested. Is Nero already included in mod in first post?
[Android Software Development] ndarkside93:
Sauron replaced Pandora and Nero
[Android Software Development] Windforce0511:
Can I uninstall Magisk Sauron mod and after that install it directly into system using other zip?
[Android Software Development] ndarkside93:
To install it into system you'll need to delete magisk.img from the data partition using the file manager in TWRP. Then flash the sauron zip. The downside is, if you have other Magisk modules, they'll all need to be reinstalled.
[Android Software Development] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
[MENTION=6366997]UltraM8[/MENTION] maybe take a look here ;) https://twitter.com/Smartphone_G/status/904386520123101187
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Whoa! Thx man, i almost forgot all my German language skills, but i'll read that for sure! Really appreciate:D
[Android Software Development] pwn1ca:
Thank you very much! :)
[Android Software Development] Metabolic12:
I've been developing roms for my devices for almost two years. A year ago I discovered ARISE and Divinebeats and ported them to work side by side for my roms to increase audio performance. All the while I thought I was doing my fellow device users a great service. I found this thread about 4 months ago, and honestly I thought you were just jealous and trying to kick others work for your own advancement. We have been horribly mislead. This is the richest and purest sound I have ever heard on my Note 5, I feel like I've been kicked in the balls. This mod will forever change the way I use sound mods. Awesome job bro, I thank you and your team for this it's amazing.
[Android Software Development] Mithias:
How does Sauron handle AptX for bluetooth, I know the HTC10 by default supports it and if I go for a Sense ROM it should have the drivers built in but not sure if using Sauron would alter that?
[Android Software Development] pwn1ca:
I've installed the edited version for miui on my xiaomi mi5 (xiaomi.eu Rom with miui9) How do I know if the mod is working properly?
[Android Software Development] smorgar:
Hello!

Just looking for some clarafication: when i install sauron + jamesdsp the DSP does not work.

I get no equalizer from sauron and i need that so i tried to install jamesdsp on top of sauron. Jamesdsp app starts but does not work. Am i not able to run sauron with equalizer?/jamesDSP?

Running: Op3t oxygenos.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Well there are some probs with it, i get same results. James is looking into this, but there are some limitations within jdsp code (at least how i understand that). He can't guarantee support for all devices/cpu's.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Htc should already have aptx. I'm planning to add aptx SW & HW libs someday, but idk if it'll work.
[Android Software Development] Mithias:
Ah okay so Sauron won't affect the native AptX support then? I figured it wouldn't as its a driver thing rather than a lib thing from my understanding but wasn't sure if Sauron got into that area at all
[Android Software Development] dhrv:
Thanks [MENTION=8232269]ScreaMySkrillEX[/MENTION], with your steps I finally got V4A working together with Ainur SAURON (I'm using the edited version for MIUI, thanks to [MENTION=4614595]~N.A.W.Y~[/MENTION]) on my Xiaomi Mi5s Plus with xiaomi.eu MIUI 8 (MM).

But I wonder why it is only working this way? My fear is that Ainur SAURON is not active anymore (the difference between stock sounds vs. pure SAURON is too subtle to tell on my Shure SE-215 in-ear headphones). I hope somebody can elaborate.

Also thanks to [MENTION=6366997]UltraM8[/MENTION] for demystifying all Android sound mods and your efforts!
[Android Software Development] ScreaMySkrillEX:
Audmodlib is somewhat getting messed up after everytime its flashed.

Cuz sauron flashes it, viper, dolby, dirac, etc etc.

I'm not pro enough to check out the logs and see whats really happening there but I know that it gets messed up and the steps I mentioned will fix it.

[MENTION=6366997]UltraM8[/MENTION] can exactly tell you whats the issue I guess
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Ehm, i personally don't use any addons, so i don't know) Addons should be updated to support new magisk, so that aml should be updated too - that is what makes those issues as far as i can tell. So you guys have to patiently wait till we roll out new stuff (addons are last in the que & they all need to be re-ported ones more with ahrions help).
[Android Software Development] dhrv:
Okay, I see. It's not urgent to fix this since there is ScreaMySkrillEX's workaround and if one wants to really use addons/DSPs, then not using SAURON is also an option that always works.

Some people have already asked that question, and I would also like to know how to find out if SAURON is active. Is there an objective way instead of 'just listening' to tell that it's active? Maybe in the logs, or dumping system props, or recording a sample file and comparing it?
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
You can getprop & compare props used in sauron & without it, yes. Since Sauron is a mod for stock configs & files, you won't notice anything new/different in logs.
[Android Software Development] Bud Horn:
Does this mod work on the HTC U11?
[Android Software Development] dhrv:
Alright, thanks!
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73112842&postcount=2639
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Have you ever ported stuff from settings apk into standalone apps, or maybe you know how to do that?
[Android Software Development] Metabolic12:
I've never tried that before. Are you talking about making effects system wide as stand alone effects without the app or just porting apks to be compatible with your device without root?
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
There are several effects which controls are in the settings, so that they require some custom app driver to perform UI magic
[Android Software Development] Metabolic12:
Could you give me some extra reading on this method? Since flashing this last night I'm very interested in your method.
[Android Software Development] Zerikwan:
Hello, I'm new here, in search of new amazing soundmod.

Already read OP, a few post on the front page, few post on the last page, even using search but I can't find a working proof of latest Ainur Sauron here for Xperia Z C6603 using LOS N 7.1.2.

I've test it myself but there is no difference between stock LOS audio quality and with this mod installed.

I came from fresh install to begin, along with Stericson busybox, SuperSU, and SELinux permissive. And flashed the mod without any other audio effect (like JamesDSP, etc).

Did I missed something?
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
[MENTION=5832952]5m4r7ph0n36uru[/MENTION] Do you have telegram? i need to check if we can patch speaker amps on u11
[Android Software Development] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Yeah I do. Find me as HTCNerdYoda.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
You might be the first one with xperia Z here) Now, I can't guarantee that it'll work on some devices - while we patch & mod files here, it doesen't mean that particular device will hook that. It's all about optimising SW & HW here, not trying to jump over device's head. It also depends on your headphones (other hw like external dacs, etc), hearing capabilities. Weird it didn't work for you, but i'm sure that lib & prop patches (several of them) should work globally, regardless of the device.

Anyways, if you've read my mythbusting post, you got the idea how hard it is to really port anything, or patch the existing stuff. The number of dependancies is huge there. Also, i personally recommend to look into listening equipment like headphones/dacs/amps as a more proper way to enjoy music) If you liten to a hires music, then smartphone is crap here by all means, even if it has good dac/amp on board.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
No users with that nickname:eek:
[Android Software Development] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Weird. PM sent :)

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Try SmartphoneG. Just changed it ;)

Sorry for the little confusion.
[Android Software Development] partcyborg:
Ok I've done extensive searching in this thread and I can't find any help for my issue.

First of all I installed sauron just fine and it sounds great! I may just stop carrying my oppo ha-2 now :)

However I am having trouble with jamesdsp, it flashed seemingly without error but it does nothing when I turn it on, no matter how obnoxious the settings. How can I go about troubleshooting?

Thanks!
[Android Software Development] Zerikwan:
I know.. that's really hard task.

Well, maybe it's my ROM.

I'm just using a low-end headphone for listening (mdr-xb250) because I can't afford the expensive one like mdr-1a but I'll try to find some good one. And I don't think my hearing capabilities is one of the problem (no hard feelings :D).

Thanks for the answer. I'll look for another Z ROM to see if it works. If it really works on another rom, I'll report back to you.

Keep up the good work :svetius:
[Android Software Development] melphoi:
I want to try this Mod on my HTC 10 but ended up in bootloop

I'm using Pure Fusion OS based on AOSP

The step is : Wipe System, Data, Cache, Internal > Flash ROM > Gapps > Magisk v13 > Sauron Mod > Addon (either Dirac or Arkamys ended with bootloop result)

If I didnt flash the addons the phone boot up normally, and I saw Ainur, AudioModLib, and Busybox Magisk Module

Is there anything that I missed?
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
it's deprecated.

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Why you changed the stock rom???
[Android Software Development] melphoi:
Kind of missed of AOSP ROM

I know stock ROM has awesome music quality

It's even better than any phone that I've ever had

But simplicity and theming on AOSP keep hunting me :D

Is there anything to know to make this mod working?
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
.r
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
?????? simplicity is the same as aosp. htc 10 sense looks like android stock. Concerning themes you have tons of possibilities simply using htc themes.

Especially we cannot compare a rom created by professionals htc developers with a garbage buggy aosp.

If you want the mod (and your phone) works, use a sense rom.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
AOSP's music quality is inadequate compared to custom ROMs manufacturers are making for their devices. I don't know what might be wrong for htc10 in this situation, it might be props fault.
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
[MENTION=6366997]UltraM8[/MENTION] i am listening myself on YouTube playing with symphonic orchestra, thanks to you i can have a great listening experience even when concert it's finished ;) best regards
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Link!)
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
of video? This is my channel?, the piece i was talking about is the Max Bruch double concerto for piano and orchestra, a wonderful piece! thanks

Egidio

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_XWI_1IsBg4g__EKngJT7A
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Awesome! professional musicians here! I wonder if your perfect hearing really can tell the difference between stock & sauron mod. I'm hoping someone ever take studio equipment & compare stock-to-sauron with it.
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
It's a pleasure to give my contribution? The difference it's very important without Sauron, for my it's absolutely a must to have. Best regards
[Android Software Development] Windforce0511:
Ainur Sauron mod is automatically installed to system using latest Magisk v14.0
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
You are absolutely right. Boomsound has (in headphones, i don't know in speakers) the talent to completely destroy the soundstage, violins scratches right in front of you (boomsound has probably killed the conductor). The scene in transformed in three scratching, histeric sound channels: one on the left, center and right. If someone knows how to deactivate it from speakers i would be very grateful to hear about it.

M8 is such a musical phone without all these added artifacts
[Android Software Development] partcyborg:
Does the Arkamys app that gets installed have a gui? Some posts indicate so yet I do not see an app despite flashing it and the app being present in /system/priv-app and /data/app

I even ran it through the package installer and it "installed an update" just fine yet gave me no option to open. Am I missing something?

Or are these config files the only way to interact with it? If so how do you know it's working????
[Android Software Development] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
on the m9 and the 10 music mode is pure stock audio. on the m8 it should be similar too, but long time no m8 used, so don't know

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the arkamys app inside there is only the service. you need to manually edit those files to have a difference, no GUI
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Every single time i update my rom i go to /vendor/app & delete dolby folder there. Reboot - voila, no dolby crap anymore)
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
Thanks for the answer, i guess must to be the same. The improvement of quality is huge switching the boomsound off. Concerning the speakers I installed the ahrion axon 7 dolby atmos and i am sincerely moved by the sweetness of sound pairing it with Sauron. I prefer the Sauron alone to listen music with headphones, axon dolby can sound very nice in speakers (it helps to open that muffled sound from boomsound) . It must be accurately manually tuned (no presets) but It is definitely not the same garbage dolby from htc stock rom.
[Android Software Development] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
yea I don't use dolby on my htc 10, too. just pure audio with sauron. except on speakers. boomsound ON needed for that (theatre mode) to sound better.
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
Thanks for the answer dear?, i was hoping it was possible to fully cancel boomsound...

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You was owner of the m8 too before? How is the 10 compared?
[Android Software Development] threetwentyfizzle:
I've owned the M8 before I bought my 10. HTC 10 has the best audio I've ever heard. M8 is great for audio too, but with my experience, only with Harman Kardon audio paired with v4a.

Sauron gives a nice extra boost on my 10 to create a solid soundstage, with incredible clarity it's amazing. I also love using Dolby Atmos on my 10, but unfortunately haven't been able to use it due to Magisk and waiting for it to be updated and made compatible for the newer Magisk versions.
[Android Software Development] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
Yea I was.

There is no comparison. The HTC 10 wipes the floor with any previous HTC and phones from other companies . Even in stock, the HTC 10 outperforms any other device. Sure speakers in the phone not like previous setup, but still better than all other phones except HTC ones lol
[Android Software Development] RogerF81:
Same here ;)
[Android Software Development] cadkey:
How do you disable audio dolby on Htc10?
[Android Software Development] DaveedDB:
I think they mean boomsound in settings menu when you have a headset plugged in tbh I don't think anyone uses those ,they sound horrible
[Android Software Development] DeeZZ_NuuZZ:
on speakers just switch to music mode. that removes any processing from dolby. on headphones easy too, just disable dolby xD
[Android Software Development] RogerF81:
Exactly ;)
[Android Software Development] BodhiBrock:
Yes, very well in fact. No add-ons however, but there's really no need for any add-ons.

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Can I get in on this? Same user name here and there.
[Android Software Development] smorgar:
Is there some equalizer you would recommend insted of James?
[Android Software Development] Zackptg5:
V4a if James isn't working for you
[Android Software Development] LazerL0rd:
This could be changed now :P
[Android Software Development] edios123:
I'm using an S7 Edge. I can't get V4A or JamesDSP to get working. I don't even know if the Sauron mod is working.

Arisemod with v4a used to work properly. I tried dirty flashing to remove arise and it still doesn't work. No processing. Magisk 14

Edit: James works. But not real time. Only when the next song plays the effect takes place.
[Android Software Development] ederekun:
Try copying the /system/etc/ audio_effects.conf to /system/vendor/etc/ after flashing either of the add-ons, sauron should work in the background as long as you have SuperSU, Magisk, or Other system-less root since you have one of the latest devices
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
selinux permessive?
[Android Software Development] edios123:
Tried, still not working.

Yes
[Android Software Development] juanantofb:
Hi, I had to get back to the stock rom of my HTC M7, Lineage drains the battery a lot.

My question is:

Do I have to do anything before flash Sauron?

Thank you.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
No, just make sure there are no other mods/ports
[Android Software Development] juanantofb:
Hello, thanks for the answer.

I'm supposed to deactivate Beats Audio from the settings, is that correct?

Or is it disabled when putting Sauron?

Because if not, summarize the improvements of Sauron and those of Beats Audio, not be explained well in English.

Greetings.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Beats switches volume control on the low level of the framework. So idk, man. You better try all variations, i don't own m7
[Android Software Development] juanantofb:
Hi, thank again, the best way is trying...

Regards.
[Android Software Development] juanantofb:
Hi, Sauron not work in HTC M7 with stock ROM, lose al sound.

Regards.
[Android Software Development] DEVILOPS 007:
Maybe get a log then.
[Android Software Development] juanantofb:
Hi, i has been returned to LOS.

Regards.
[Android Software Development] UltraM8:
Ah i see, which is the stock andro version? I suppose that some prop keys won't work, thus you have probs with them, while LOS is something like 7.0? That is why it works
[Android Software Development] juanantofb:
Hi, stock rom is 5.0.2, Los is 7.1.2.

Regards.
[Android Software Development] Windforce0511:
Can anyone check if Ainur Mod is working properly here?
[Android Software Development] Windforce0511:
Omg AINUR mod is working so much better when installed to system! I don't even know if it is working in combination with Magisk...
[Android Software Development] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
It's brilliant running it as a Magisk Module as well. Great job on a great mod done by [MENTION=6366997]UltraM8[/MENTION].
[Android Software Development] Amd4life:
Anyone tried the Atlant G5 special mod on a LG G6?
[Android Software Development] Windforce0511:
Yes, it is brilliant and very good job. But maybe on my S6 it is not working very well.
[Android Software Development] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Tried the mod as module in Magisk 14 as well as without Magisk installing it right to the system on my HTC U11. Both deliver thensame brilliant result, so yes maybe there's something special regarding the S6/Magisk.
[Android Software Development] fereidooni:
Can i use this on marshmallow?
[Android Software Development] gitzolinick:
yes
[Android Software Development] RogerF81:
Ainur Sauron MK I.IV.II for HTC 10 with freshly updated default_vol_level.conf values + build.prop additions in seperate Magisk module :good:
[Android Software Development] DaveedDB:
If I don't use magisk I should just flash the first file right ?
[Android Software Development] RogerF81:
No, this is for Magisk only.
[Android Software Development] threetwentyfizzle:
Bro, just flashed and hopefully it's not just placebo, but Sauron sounds even better than before on my 10. Hard to describe, but sounds a little more refined. The faintest details in my music are more prominent and balanced, without sounding too flat. Still packs a punch. What was fine tuned in this version for the 10 if you don't mind me asking.

And what does the build.prop file modify or do?

Thanks
[Android Software Development] RogerF81:
Well, depends on how you listened to music....through headset/over-ear or through speakers? Because I only modified the volume-steps, so this would be only really noticeable when listening music through speakers :good: Surprisingly, HTC had different volume-steps for the earpiece and for the bottom speaker :eek: So I adjusted them and it gives be a better stereo sounding now :good: Besides, I haven't changed anything of [MENTION=6366997]UltraM8[/MENTION]'s work

I just seperated the build.prop additions from Sauron installer into my own build.prop module, because I added some other build.prop tweaks ;) So it's basically Sauron's build.prop additions + some custom ones.
[Android Software Development] threetwentyfizzle:
Maybe it is the volume steps that is making everything sound more crisp. I'm able to find a good volume level around 3/4 that doesn't seem overly loud but more detail clarity.

So what other things are tweaked on the build prop? Just curious, I may want to try on mine.