Database Info

Ninja Rom Q&A

As some of you have come from the captivate know what I did there with Rom Q&A threads. I am doing the same here. In an effort to clean up the site. All Rom related question shall from now on be posted in the proper Q&A or will be deleted on sight.
Voicemail numbers
http://bridog.net/cellular/voicemail-access-numbers/

sound issue-
i can hear two seconds roughly, of static evertime my phone makes a noise, the system clicking noise.....any sound while playing a game. i can hear it over headphones, or on the main speaker. also, when my headphones are on and im cliking through my music library, i hear it. its not really a big issue, more of an annoyance and something i havent encountered before. but i would like to fix it if possible.

If you have any questions about Ninja, please post them here. The team will be happy to answer your questions the best we can. Thanks Zel for setting this up!!

I think this is a great thread. It should be added to the initial post on the Ninja page so that noobs have a place to go with questions. Is there anyway to post the Q/A's from the development thread and list them here so that the same questions aren't asked again?

.flv files
Maybe its me, but with the other Phoenix roms (on the captivate) I could play .flv files, not from the stock video player, but I had download another, Act 1 player, or something like that. On this rom I have to use Moai FLV player, which is annoying and skips. Any thoughts on why the system doesn't recognize those anymore?
Thanks

sound issue-
i can hear two seconds roughly, of static evertime my phone makes a noise, the system clicking noise.....any sound while playing a game. i can hear it over headphones, or on the main speaker. also, when my headphones are on and im cliking through my music library, i hear it. its not really a big issue, more of an annoyance and something i havent encountered before. but i would like to fix it if possible.
I tested mine, I was not able to recreate the issue you are experiencing. Sound seems ok for me.

lacer4576 said:
sound issue-
i can hear two seconds roughly, of static evertime my phone makes a noise, the system clicking noise.....any sound while playing a game. i can hear it over headphones, or on the main speaker. also, when my headphones are on and im cliking through my music library, i hear it. its not really a big issue, more of an annoyance and something i havent encountered before. but i would like to fix it if possible.
I tested mine, I was not able to recreate the issue you are experiencing. Sound seems ok for me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
great. im going to completely erase my phone and start from scratch. reflash everything, and hope its not there. if it is, im going to have to change roms i guess. i use headphones a lot and this is really annoying. this is the only rom ive had this happen on so far. i think ive tried everything but mui

oFUNGUSo said:
great. im going to completely erase my phone and start from scratch. reflash everything, and hope its not there. if it is, im going to have to change roms i guess. i use headphones a lot and this is really annoying. this is the only rom ive had this happen on so far. i think ive tried everything but mui
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't look back in the other thread, but did you download a fresh copy of Ninja before? It seems you've had many issues. Also, if you download to the computer, make sure you have a good USB cable and USB port on the computer. Make sure you aren't using a USB breakout box. Those don't always work well. Also, have you tried the Lordmod kernels? The newest one, 6.8 seems to work well.

gvsukids said:
I think this is a great thread. It should be added to the initial post on the Ninja page so that noobs have a place to go with questions. Is there anyway to post the Q/A's from the development thread and list them here so that the same questions aren't asked again?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Made the request to Adam. Thanks!!

lacer4576 said:
Maybe its me, but with the other Phoenix roms (on the captivate) I could play .flv files, not from the stock video player, but I had download another, Act 1 player, or something like that. On this rom I have to use Moai FLV player, which is annoying and skips. Any thoughts on why the system doesn't recognize those anymore?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried Mobo Player? https://market.android.com/details?id=com.clov4r.android.nil&feature=search_result I used to use Act 1 myself, but Mobo has played anything I have thrown at it. Better interface and more features too!

rasroygbiv said:
Have you tried Mobo Player? https://market.android.com/details?id=com.clov4r.android.nil&feature=search_result I used to use Act 1 myself, but Mobo has played anything I have thrown at it. Better interface and more features too!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, but I will. Thanks!
- sent from my (invisible) Ninja Inspire

lacer4576 said:
No, but I will. Thanks!
- sent from my (invisible) Ninja Inspire
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Happy to help!

Anybody have issues where the phone says unknown number when trying to look at phone status? As a result none of the pictures of "me" are auto populating
- sent from my (invisible) Ninja Inspire

lacer4576 said:
Anybody have issues where the phone says unknown number when trying to look at phone status? As a result none of the pictures of "me" are auto populating
- sent from my (invisible) Ninja Inspire
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Settings/ Call Settings/ Additional Settings/ My phone number

rasroygbiv said:
Settings/ Call Settings/ Additional Settings/ My phone number
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And then add your phone number. This will also add your Google picture by your phone number in text messages
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App

I'm finding sending pictures via mms to not work. I'm using the recommended apn settings and am on data network and not wifi. When I share a picture via mms the message just shows sending, but none of my data internet arrows are moving.
Anyone able to send pictures via stock messaging?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App

gvsukids said:
I'm finding sending pictures via mms to not work. I'm using the recommended apn settings and am on data network and not wifi. When I share a picture via mms the message just shows sending, but none of my data internet arrows are moving.
Anyone able to send pictures via stock messaging?
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine is working. I just sent a picture from my inspire to my blackberry. I did have an error the forgot I didn't add the area code. Added it and it sent!
My set up here is ninja ofcourse, lord 6.9 beta, killersloth puv script, the apn change ffrom the forums, and the radio ril combo of radio 04.03_m and ril 0153hm
Edit....apn link is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA Premium App

My data kicks off when I try to send the pic. I've also restarted and still same problem persists.
Sent from my Inspire 4G

I am having the same problem as the person above. My data kicks off when i receive or try and download a MMS. I have not tried to send one. It take a min for the data to come back after it has kicked. Also I'm using the two APN's from the op.

Quick question guys. Today my phone started all of a sudden started acting weird. Mobile data barely works though my guess is its the network yesterday It was fine but was slow and today even worse. I also noticed my gallery app wont display my pics. It just shows blank transparant blocks. Lastly go launcher suddenly lost my custom icons when I rebooted.
Running ninja 716 with 6.8 bfs. I haven't changed/ added anything new. This was just sudden. Anybody experience this. This rom has never given me problems
No Hay de Queso No Mas de Papa

Bluetooth improvements

I made some changes in /system/etc/bluetooth/audio.conf that could improve the connection with cars or bluetooth headsets.
I didn't test it, I never use bluetooth. I think the only times I turned it on was by accident. This is not a real fix, but in many cases it solved the problem (it's a common issue among android phones).
The file changed is /system/etc/bluetooth/audio.conf. Extract the flashable zip to see the changes.
Let me know if these changes make your connection more stable.
Here the flashable zip:
http://www.mediafire.com/?xwqn5q2zrsn7qvj
Here a flashable zip to restore the original file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?vd5pxkcr10s2v91
It's not rom specific, you can use it on any stock rom.

Where you find this tweak?

gud work ! i've never had this issue but i hope this fixes the issue for the others !

Namaless said:
Where you find this tweak?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I found references to that file by accident, I did some research and found that some changes could improve the bluetooth connection.
Probably I need to do some more changes, but I need some user feedback, because I can't test it.
For example I set
Code:
master=true
but I found that this would make the connection not possible with some headsets. However this will prevent audio playback glitches.

loSconosciuto said:
I found references to that file by accident, I did some research and found that some changes could improve the bluetooth connection.
Probably I need to do some more changes, but I need some user feedback, because I can't test it.
For example I set
Code:
master=true
but I found that this would make the connection not possible with some headsets. However this will prevent audio playback glitches.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have requested because my friend with gb have problem with car audio bt.. thanks.. check this

Hi, could these tweaks help solving this problem?

Namaless said:
I have requested because my friend with gb have problem with car audio bt.. thanks.. check this
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll be shamelessly pointing to my kernel, now: Try this. I fixed a bluetooth bug for the user simbita in beta 12. He had problems with his car audio system before and reported them to be fixed with this release. Beta 13 should work equally fine.
DaiTeM said:
Hi, could these tweaks help solving this problem?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe. Try it!

XDA_Bam said:
I'll be shamelessly pointing to my kernel, now: Try this. I fixed a bluetooth bug for the user simbita in beta 12. He had problems with his car audio system before and reported them to be fixed with this release. Beta 13 should work equally fine.
Maybe. Try it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nope :/ maybe it made my situation worse (my headset isn't auto-connecting). Gotta do more testing
PS: XDA_Bam, you got a new dmesg via PM! Feel free to share it if helpful
EDIT: confirm, after flashing this mod my headset isn't autoconnecting anymore. Gotta revert to old one.

DaiTeM said:
Nope :/ maybe it made my situation worse (my headset isn't auto-connecting). Gotta do more testing
PS: XDA_Bam, you got a new dmesg via PM! Feel free to share it if helpful
EDIT: confirm, after flashing this mod my headset isn't autoconnecting anymore. Gotta revert to old one.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Read the 4th message
Try this if you want: http://www.mediafire.com/?tdyvub5a2amqrus
I let this thread silently disappear because XDA_Bam fixed bluetooth and no one gave any feedback (I opened this thread two days before his fix)
Edit:
Anyway I think this .conf file will not fix your problem.

loSconosciuto said:
Read the 4th message
Try this if you want: http://www.mediafire.com/?tdyvub5a2amqrus
I let this thread silently disappear because XDA_Bam fixed bluetooth and no one gave any feedback (I opened this thread two days before his fix)
Edit:
Anyway I think this .conf file will not fix your problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, thanks for your reply. I read all messages before posting, so I was aware of the incompatibility...I flashed your second fix but the headset still doesn't autoconnect. Reverted to stock one FTM (and it auto-connects flawlessly)
BTW, my main problem (the one that we're trying to solve with XDA_Bam) persists: "long press on headset doesn't do/trigger anything, instead of starting/trying to start some voice dialing app, like normal android behaviour". I think it's Samsung's bluetooth implementation/framework/stack/kernel/software fault (on JP-MIUI, it worked flawlessly). EDIT: exaclty, didn't fix anything...just another try
My conf: i9003, CleanKPURom 1.5, XDA_Bam kernel b13, Jabra EasyGO headset (that works perfectly on other phones).

Aslamixer..... Does it work?

I am trying to increase the volume of my S3 over bluetooth (especially with doggcatcher). I understand Aslamixer should help with the volume but I am clueless about how to do it (or if there is something going else that will do it). Thanks!
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

primetime34 said:
I am trying to increase the volume of my S3 over bluetooth (especially with doggcatcher). I understand Aslamixer should help with the volume but I am clueless about how to do it (or if there is something going else that will do it). Thanks!
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any ideas on this? Anybody?

You should install it and see if it works. That's the only way to tell as nobody knows right now.

DarkMenace said:
You should install it and see if it works. That's the only way to tell as nobody knows right now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've installed it...but I have no idea what to do with it once it's installed.

primetime34 said:
I've installed it...but I have no idea what to do with it once it's installed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Installed the .apk by clicking it or placing it in the /system/app/ folder?
If you placed it in the app folder with the other file reboot the phone and see if it recognizes it and works.

DarkMenace said:
Installed the .apk by clicking it or placing it in the /system/app/ folder?
If you placed it in the app folder with the other file reboot the phone and see if it recognizes it and works.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I installed it from the play store, ran it (which installed some additional files), and then opened it. Now I have a huge list of items, but no idea what any of them mean or what they do.

primetime34 said:
I installed it from the play store, ran it (which installed some additional files), and then opened it. Now I have a huge list of items, but no idea what any of them mean or what they do.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Couldn't help you there. I use Handcent SMS Pro Beta. I also buy their yearly subscriptions for $9.99. I can send out a text list and the schedule them to send if I want to send them at a certain time. IT has many options. If you do decide to use Handcent go to your applications>All and disable Messaging to turn of the stock application or you will get double alerts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handcent.smspro&hl=en

DarkMenace said:
Couldn't help you there. I use Handcent SMS Pro Beta. I also buy their yearly subscriptions for $9.99. I can send out a text list and the schedule them to send if I want to send them at a certain time. IT has many options. If you do decide to use Handcent go to your applications>All and disable Messaging to turn of the stock application or you will get double alerts.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handcent.smspro&hl=en
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He isn't asking about a messaging app. OP is talking about boosting his BT audio.
@op - Have you tried the Viper4Audio mod? I used this for my earbuds and BT connection for my car audio. It makes a huge difference. There is a link for it under the S3 apps and theme section.

The Synergy custom ROM and probably many others have options for boosting audio playback on headphones and bluetooth, which I think is what you are asking. its not really clear what you are seeking, but it you mean media playback on A2DP on bluetooth, then ramble over the the development section.

h4ckers said:
He isn't asking about a messaging app. OP is talking about boosting his BT audio.
@op - Have you tried the Viper4Audio mod? I used this for my earbuds and BT connection for my car audio. It makes a huge difference. There is a link for it under the S3 apps and theme section.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Viper Mod is perfect! Thank you so much!

[GUIDE] *UPDATED* Viper4Android Installation On Enforcing Stock Following Root

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 @jcadduono'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 -- @Zyxxeil 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.

I followed your steps, driver is installed just not processing.
Any idea's ?
Should I disable the stock music fx apps ?

Sorry, yes. Freeze or disable Sound Alive. OP updated.
Sent from my Vic 20 disguised as a Galaxy S7 Edge

Just sound alive, not adapt sound ?
Tried with both and just sound alive disabled.
Still not processing.
Gonna try uninstalling the apk and reinstalling

@soka said:
Just sound alive, not adapt sound ?
Tried with both and just sound alive disabled.
Still not processing.
Gonna try uninstalling the apk and reinstalling
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?

@soka said:
Just sound alive, not adapt sound ?
Tried with both and just sound alive disabled.
Still not processing.
Gonna try uninstalling the apk and reinstalling
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same issue I had mate. Have to run it in compatibility mode, and it sounds awful like that.
@Beefheart - can you possibly post the files you used and a step by step instructional? It appears you may have done something different to me?

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.

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 ----------
@soka said:
lol, yes i did know that.
maybe it could be my player, i amusing the Sony music app.
What music app are you using?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ha! Got there before me lol

riso123 said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am so happy to have viper back, first Sammy phone. Was not happy with the stock experience.

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,...).

riso123 said:
Same issue I had mate. Have to run it in compatibility mode, and it sounds awful like that.
@Beefheart - can you possibly post the files you used and a step by step instructional? It appears you may have done something different to me?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

Beefheart said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Could I be cheeky and ask if poweramp works for you with it? Its sounding like an issue with poweramp now.
Rich

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.

@riso123, 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.

Beefheart said:
@riso123, 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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

riso123 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

Beefheart said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

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.

Beefheart said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?

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.

Can't Record Calls after Mashmallow? Tried Multiple Apps

Hi guys,
On my stock Z5C before Marshmallow update I was successfully running (and recording) calls with the "Voice Recorder" app from Splend Apps. It worked well, although the sound quality was not great. Well, recently I updated the phone to Android 6.0 and today I tried using Voice Recorder but it gave me an error message: "do you have another app trying to record the call" or something like this.
First reaction was to install another app and get it to work. Well, two apps later (ACR & Call Recorder) and now I suspect this is related to Android 6.0 and not the apps.
Any suggestion on how to tackle this? Preferably without getting into in-depth rooting and things like this?
Thanks in advance,
BB

This work for Z5 but have no idea if its working for Z5C

mrc77 said:
This work for Z5 but have no idea if its working for Z5C
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Interesting, but after reading some of the reviews I am not so confident this is 100% guaranteed to work.. and it does not seem like they offer a trail version. I explicitly believe the issues I have found are related to Android 6.0 and not the apps that I tried using, so unless I can try the app in advance I wont purchase it.
BB

Ok, but it works for me.

OldSkewler said:
Interesting, but after reading some of the reviews I am not so confident this is 100% guaranteed to work.. and it does not seem like they offer a trail version. I explicitly believe the issues I have found are related to Android 6.0 and not the apps that I tried using, so unless I can try the app in advance I wont purchase it.
BB
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Read carefully app's description in play store, there's a link for the trial, right here, on xda forums.
It also works ok on my z5.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk