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[DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ATTEMPT THIS ON AN ECLAIR ROM. IT WILL BOOTLOOP. THIS ONLY WORKS ON DONUT ROMS]
Ok, first of all this is VERY experimental and it is not recommended that you keep this hack on your phone permanently. It is merely a Proof Of Concept at the moment.
What is it?
This is an edited file that you push to your phone and when activated, it allows the Headset to read from the AudioFilter.csv. The AudioFilter.csv contains an editable EQ and Compressor.
Why should i do this?
Why not? It can make your Headset sound better and, more importantly, louder. (Yes, it has my Headset Boost built in!)
How do i do it then?
Go to my downloads section and download my Equaliser.apk and either of the 2 EQ 'packages'. You must have a basic understanding of how to push my files manually.
Once they're on your phone, load up your music app and enjoy! The sound quality wont be amazing at the moment but if you want to see just how much it can be changed try pushing v6r2. It sounds absolutely terrible!
so...
Before we begin, things you need:
- A Rooted Phone
- A Rooted Phone running any DONUT ROM. [DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, ATTEMPT THIS ON AN ECLAIR ROM. IT WILL BOOTLOOP]
- My application and/or knowledge of how to push my mods manually.
- DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS IF YOU DO NOT KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING
TURN YOUR MEDIA VOLUME DOWN BEFORE YOU APPLY THIS HACK
INSTRUCTIONS
- Firstly, download my Equaliser.apk and install it on your phone
- Open up the application and select 'Always Allow' when it asks for SU permissions.
- Click the 'BACKUP FILES' button. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT.
- Next turn your media volume down. seriously.
- Now the fun part, click 'HACK MY AUDIO!'
- Once that's completed, open up my Louder Volume Hack application (you can buy it from the market) and push v6r2. (or push the files manually, both work fine. don't forget to restart the mediaserver.)
- Enjoy!
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...it sounds terrible doesn't it? V6r2 is a nice example of how extreme we can get the EQ (we can make it much worse than that too).
I've prepared 2 sets of files for you 'BASSY' and 'QUALITY'. I'll leave it up to you to determine what they sound like
Both are available in my Downloads section.
How to apply my files manually
If you would like to push the Heaset EQ file manually, instead of using the pre-made application, download the attached libaudio.zip, extract the libaudio.so file and push it to 'system/lib' then do 'killall mediaserver'
EDIT: Added some pre-made files for you guys to try out.
Once you have the libaudio.so in place, all you have to do is push both files in the .zip to system/etc then do a 'killall mediaserver' from the terminal!
Enjoy!
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Sounds interesting(lol). Gonna try it out later.
Appreciate your work on this!
nice!
So glad to see you moving forward with the editable EQ idea! I'm currently running openeclair so I won't be able to participate in betatesting. However, if BT remains broken for much longer I may go back to donut, If I do I'll be sure to help in whatever way I can.
Once again, great job Meltus!
innerspace said:
So glad to see you moving forward with the editable EQ idea! I'm currently running openeclair so I won't be able to participate in betatesting. However, if BT remains broken for much longer I may go back to donut, If I do I'll be sure to help in whatever way I can.
Once again, great job Meltus!
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Thanks! i got a fully editable graphical EQ in the works, but i may have to brush up on my java first lol ><
Hey Meltus it works on Eclair just have to push your backup before rebooting each time XD
Oh wow... I'm really excited about this. All this time I was waiting for someone to incorporate it into media player... and here comes Meltus and just builds a stand-alone app! Awesome!!!! BRB.... gotta test me some EQ files
xillius200 said:
Hey Meltus it works on Eclair just have to push your backup before rebooting each time XD
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Really? I assumed the files would be different. I'll test this out later.
Sorry the EQ app is pretty bare at the moment, i'll be adding in the EQ settings to it soon
By the way, these settings will now be system wide, so they should affect the BT headset too! (not been tested)
Meltus said:
Really? I assumed the files would be different. I'll test this out later.
Sorry the EQ app is pretty bare at the moment, i'll be adding in the EQ settings to it soon
By the way, these settings will now be system wide, so they should affect the BT headset too! (not been tested)
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XD yeah seemed to work when I used it on Eclair just that it bootlooped I was using Eclair when I tested it for you XD so decided that backing up and then pushing before rebooting each time might fix it and it seemed to work
meltus, you're amazing! coming through once again. I've been following your threads ever since the first audio hack that you released. so I pushed libaudio.so and I pushed the "bass.zip" files from your androidaudiohacks.com download section. the EQ settings on this are amazing, exactly what I've been looking for! AHHH! THANK YOU!!! audio sounds so much better in my car. I can actually put my subs to use now! so much low-end, muahahahaha
has killall mediaserver always worked to reset the .csv files when you replace them? or is that the change that you made to libaudio.so? always hated having to reboot to test new audio settings.
I totally thought this said Fully Edible Headset EQ...
jdstankosky said:
I totally thought this said Fully Edible Headset EQ...
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XD what flavour?
jdstankosky said:
I totally thought this said Fully Edible Headset EQ...
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I must admit, that would be far better
I tried using this on CursorSense 1.2.6.1 and if i use the included audiolib file my phone does not boot. Will this hack work without it on a cupcake ROM?
rps13 said:
I tried using this on CursorSense 1.2.6.1 and if i use the included audiolib file my phone does not boot. Will this hack work without it on a cupcake ROM?
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It has only been tested on Donut Roms so i wouldn't be able to say.
I will be doing more tests and improving at time goes on but i'm having a little break at the moment
There should be no reason for this not to work on cupcake but like i said, it hasn't been tested.
Even if it isn't fully compatible, you should be able to push the file to phone and run the EQ hack whilst it's running and then push your backup if you want to reboot. It seems to be the same on Eclair ROMs.
I tried doing that but the minute I open any music application the phone freezes be it HTC Music or RockOn
rps13 said:
I tried doing that but the minute I open any music application the phone freezes be it HTC Music or RockOn
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I guess it isn't cupcake compatible.
I'll compile the cupcake source tomorrow and see if the file is different.
Thanks, hopefully you find the problem and can't wait for your graphic equalizer
edit: Couldn't wait for a cupcake compatible version so I flashed the latest Cyanogen ROM, and all I can say is great work, listening to music on my phone is no longer a nuisance. At first I tried your bass file but I found it a bit flat (basshead) so I made my own (I'll attach it for others). Also could you explain some of the compressor settings?
neat little app. now we just need a number of preset EQ profiles to apply and/or a graphic equalizer.
rps13 said:
Thanks, hopefully you find the problem and can't wait for your graphic equalizer
edit: Couldn't wait for a cupcake compatible version so I flashed the latest Cyanogen ROM, and all I can say is great work, listening to music on my phone is no longer a nuisance. At first I tried your bass file but I found it a bit flat (basshead) so I made my own (I'll attach it for others). Also could you explain some of the compressor settings?
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Thanks! I'll have a look at this. I released my own 'mega-bass' file on twitter yesterday - http://www.megaupload.com/?d=YLV7MO6D tell me what you think
Not for people who want serious audio quality lol. This is just bassy as i can get it without it distorting (too much ).
mytharak said:
neat little app. now we just need a number of preset EQ profiles to apply and/or a graphic equalizer.
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Don't worry, it's on its way
Hello,
I've had enough of this bull****. The volume level is unacceptable on Xperia J. The sound is not loud enough on any phones to me, the same for my friend so that disqualifies broken phone. Some sort of audio compressor (software) is lowering the volume level on the device on purpose, I don't know if it's EU laws, or programmers fault, equalizer, musicfx app or whatever, someone should be able to hack it somehow.
Someone please modify the framework.odex or framework.jar to set higher volume levels please, I cannot do this because of odexed file and I don't know how to deodex it correctly.
None of the volume boost apps (including BeatsAudio) work on the stock rom (they just either don't work or brake the whole sound alltogether).
I'm offering $20 to however makes a volume boost level modification for the stock rom. I don't care about CM10 as it's not stable.
Thank you!
stranded.eu said:
Hello,
I've had enough of this bull****. The volume level is unacceptable on Xperia J. The sound is not loud enough on any phones to me, the same for my friend so that disqualifies broken phone. Some sort of audio compressor (software) is lowering the volume level on the device on purpose, I don't know if it's EU laws, or programmers fault, equalizer, musicfx app or whatever, someone should be able to hack it somehow.
Someone please modify the framework.odex or framework.jar to set higher volume levels please, I cannot do this because of odexed file and I don't know how to deodex it correctly.
None of the volume boost apps (including BeatsAudio) work on the stock rom (they just either don't work or brake the whole sound alltogether).
I'm offering $20 to however makes a volume boost level modification for the stock rom. I don't care about CM10 as it's not stable.
Thank you!
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Uhhh...you know that Sony has XLOUD that is supposed to increase sound of speakers.
But I agree, even when calling sound on my Miro is really,really low. But I think it is not due to software, maybe hardware.
My old Sony Ericsson K810i is much better xD
xLoud is for the speaker. Not headphones. It does not affect headphones in anyway. Please everyone who thinks otherwise stop posting lies.
Service menu does not have this option on Xperia J. And I'm not lazy I've tried, check the questions subforum for my volume boost thread.
CM10 is fully stable now, apart from the radio not working fully yet.
I guess you don't understand what fully means then. I'm sorry but I need a stable device for work, I will never get a totally custom rom, I'm done with this.
Steam. - are you... cmon FULLY stable mean FULLY stable without broken things. CM7/8/9/10 was always broken... (eg. camera, radio, wifi... random crashes... )
Who said I'm angry? I am not angry I'm just saying how it is. And shahkam thanks, you were very helpful. The device is fine, the software has a restricted volume for some stupid reason.
djisgod
this is fairly easy to do if you spend a little time looking and learning
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Believe me I've tried, soft-bricked the phone twice so far. I just know that people posting around here are far more superior in Android modding than me.
stranded.eu said:
Who said I'm angry? I am not angry I'm just saying how it is. And shahkam thanks, you were very helpful. The device is fine, the software has a restricted volume for some stupid reason.
djisgod
Believe me I've tried, soft-bricked the phone twice so far. I just know that people posting around here are far more superior in Android modding than me.
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I noticed that xperia phones outside canada suffers from this issue I had an x10 and my friend another xperia pro and none of us had an low volume while everyone on the forum had it ..
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
That's because of European Union's law prohibiting manufacturers from using more than 90 dB I think. Anyway it has something to do with stupid EU law and devices here have lowered volume by default.
Cleaned thread,
Lets please stay on topic and be civil. This thread is only 2 pages, and has already gotten out of control.
The OP is looking for something that could be a problem for a lot of users. Lets not make a mess of the thread again please
Thanks
chalenge accepted.
you can try this several step to increase your volume. first of all I have to tell you that this mod didn't work on sony's stock music player and the radio since both of these app doesn't support any sound effect app (there is a little method to use eq app on this app but it doesnt give optimum result). you need to use 3rd party app like google music player or sony's walkman player to activate the effect. here are the required step:
1. install clearbass enhancement mod from me (the link is in my sig)
2. follow the guide to activate sony's clearbass on that thread
3. select musicfx as your sound effect app. >setting>sound>sound effect>musicfx.
3. install the beat bass app from my zip file. skip this step if you're already using it.
4. reboot your phone
5. if you're using google music player, go to equalizer setting. set all the eq to maximum. turn off the bass bost setting and set the slider at minimum.
6. open any music file with your music player
7. open the beat bass app. carefully set the eq to your desire. (be carefull. it could be very loud. you might want to use only half of your volume).
8. press home to save your eq setting. if you press back the beats app will be closed and you'll lost your eq setting
EDIT:
btw, I don't have working paypal account. if you found that this trick really work you don't have to pay me. you can give that $20 to any orphanage, social foundation, or anyone you think deserve to get that money.
There is a option in build prop that says "hearingprotection" not sute if its the cause for low volumes. You'll going to need root access to modify it. Will post screenshot soon.
Sent from my Xperia Miro
ARVolutionz said:
There is a option in build prop that says "hearingprotection" not sute if its the cause for low volumes. You'll going to need root access to modify it. Will post screenshot soon.
Sent from my Xperia Miro
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Just checked it, volume is still lowered after about 0.5/1sec
@kurotsugi
I don't want to interfere with software that much by putting files from totally different phone to mine, I want this stock rom modified so that it removes the dB restriction. I even know where is it but I can't access it because it's odexed. It's simple as that.
@ARVolutionz
This does nothing, I've already tried that.
stranded.eu said:
@kurotsugi
I don't want to interfere with software that much by putting files from totally different phone to mine, I want this stock rom modified so that it removes the dB restriction. I even know where is it but I can't access it because it's odexed. It's simple as that.
@ARVolutionz
This does nothing, I've already tried that.
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Search for a deodex method ?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
I did and I don't know how to odex it back again to make it work. If it differs from the original file the system won't boot (I guess).
and btw. we must deodex framework file ;/
well...all the files in my zip file is taken from sony's stock rom. if you only want to install clear bass you only need to copy soundfx libs, conf file in /vendor/etc and the. all these files are from sony and doesn't break anything in your system. you can even uninstall it by simply delete the config file in /vendor/etc. my trick above is actually exploit a bug under sony's lib which is conflicted with android native's lib. the sounds got louder since there's two eq app working at same time. thus, made the volume alot louder than before.
anyway, it seems that you're know better than me. if you tell me which file need to be modified and the detail about which line should be modified I might do it for you. I have all stock app files already deodexed in my laptop.
EDIT: I forgot that you're using J. if you could give me the app with the odex file I'll try to deodex it.
You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36557930&postcount=41
Thread is under construction.
WARNING: There have been 3 reports so far of failure to boot after installing the Shim HAL. This sort of problem should be assumed possible at this early "Alpha level research project" phase.
Please don't install if you have stock recovery or don't know what recovery is.
Please don't install if you are nervous. Wait a while for the bugs to get worked out and info compiled.
Don't install if not confident in your technical skills.
Don't install if you might freak out if your phone gets disabled for a little while.
For bootloops or to fix or remove: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52931431&postcount=67
Post #2 has download links and instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52765309&postcount=2
Since interest has ramped up quickly, I've published a 99 cent "donate" version on Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fm.a2d.av (Wait until the $200 placeholder price disappears, LOL.)
I'm not sure "donate" is the right word, but it's the exact same app I'm distributing and will continue to distribute for free (for at least X months to a year ??), so nobody is under any obligation to buy to get the app. Updates will be automatic via Play though.
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AudioTricks / VolumeTricks is a new kind of "audio mod" that is HAL Shim based.
At present, it can raise or lower output volume and microphone input gains digitally.
Only works on ICS Android 4.0.3 and later. AOSP ROMs such as CM11 or other KitKat very much preferred. Many stock ROMs 4.1-4.3, won't work, especially HTC.
Post 2 has download link and instructions.
Disclaimer: Please understand that this is the first public release of this app. Although I endeavour to make my apps as safe as possible, one never knows whether or not some silly bug or unusual interaction might pop a speaker, headset or whatever. I have over 20 devices that I use for testing my apps and I try to "torture test" as much as possible. So if something goes pop, I'll be very sorry and do everything I can to analyze and fix any problems. If you're "not sure", just wait and more adventurous people will do the early testing needed to help ensure nothing breaks.
By it's very nature, any app that can boost volume creates risk for audio output devices as well as your ears.
For those who know my Spirit FM apps, this is a bit of a move for me. Spirit1 and Spirit2 both are alive and well, but the future of FM radio on Android seems to be dimming the last few years. I'll be splitting my time between apps based on the support I get.
Making this HAL Shim based provides some advantages and disadvantages over other methods of changing volume or gain.
Advantages include:
- Audio modification even for apps, games, etc. that use the low level Android NDK OpenSL ES API.
Disadvantages:
- Analog controls, if available, may be better.
AudioTricks is intended to be my name for a group of small apps, and/or a "master app" that includes the features of them all.
VolumeTricks is the first such small app to be released, and is focused on output volumes and input gains.
VolumeTricks may not be limited to the "HAL Shim" approach to audio mods. It may also include ALSA, ALSA UCM, and other methods to manipulate audio.
At this time, the app is free, but Copyright Me. I'll likely maintain a free version for some time, but I gotta eat too so there will be a paid version on Play when it seems ready.
At this time, this app has been tested mostly on CM11 and a few other AOSP ROMs. Many stock ROMs won't work, especially HTC.
The app is currently set to only work on Android KitKat 4.03+.
I haven't tested ART much yet, mostly Dalvik, but it's working OK on my One M7 w/ ART. Shouldn't be too hard to fix any ART issues.
So what the heck is a "HAL Shim" ??
Android uses HALs (Hardware Adaptation Libraries) as an API between Google's Android code and the phone OEMs hardware specific code. Android Audio has at least 2 HALs, one for "Policy" (selects outputs, inputs and some other stuff) and one for the audio transfers. The HAL Shim in this app works with the latter "Primary" HAL for audio transfers.
A SHIM is a component that sits between 2 other components and pretends to be the higher component as well as the lower component. Hierarchy:
Android AudioFlinger
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HAL Shim
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Primary Audio HAL
So, the HAL shim pretends to be an audio HAL to Android's AudioFlinger. AND it pretends to be Android AudioFlinger to the Primary Audio HAL.
The HAL shim acts as an intermediary. It can pass everything back and forth unmodified which makes it invisible. Or it can modify anything passing between, including the audio data.
Isn't there a better way to do this ? No, I don't think so. I don't want to be modifying a bunch of HALs on thousands of ROMs. I also don't want to be modifying AudioFlinger on those same hordes of ROMs.
What else can be done with the HAL Shim concept, besides "Volume Tricks".
I think some of these may be feasible:
- Recording all inputs and/or outputs. Maybe even both sides of phone calls.
- Analyze, Visualize, Equalize, Effects-ize all or many inputs and outputs.
- Bypass DRM.
- Maybe a method to modify (eg. encrypt / decrypt) phone call audio, inbound and outbound; possibly via pretending to be a BT headset....
Note that, at present, the HAL shim only works with the "Primary Audio Interface". Small-ish mods could do the same for HDMI, A2DP / BT, USB Audio, "Remote Submix" and whatever new audio devices Google defines.
Post 2 download link and instructions.
If a boot loop would ruin your day, please see warnings at top of post #1 and don't install this app until more mature.
Disclaimer: Please understand that this is the first public release of this app. Although I endeavour to make my apps as safe as possible, one never knows whether or not some silly bug or unusual interaction might pop a speaker, headset or whatever. I have over 20 devices that I use for testing my apps and I try to "torture test" as much as possible. So if something goes pop, I'll be very sorry and do everything I can to analyze and fix any problems. If you're "not sure", just wait and more adventurous people will do the early testing needed to help ensure nothing breaks.
By it's very nature, any app that can boost volume creates risk for audio output devices as well as your ears.
Android seems to have a ridiculously / hilariously complex audio system... LOL.
v140530: http://d-h.st/2lc#.U4hLA3KBugY
Fixes a LOT of issues, especially SU / mount issues with stock restrictive SELinux like Samsung stock 4.2+.
As always, Press Update/OK to update Shim HAL each new release.
- SU / root fixes, especially for SELinux Samsung 4.2+.
- Fine control removed.
- Coarse control range changed from -60 to +60 db ; now 0 to +36 db. Maybe I'm the only one w/ a need for gain reduction below 1.0 or 0 dB.
- Many other fixes.
Version av-140526:
- Fix the /system/addon.d/ ROM update backup/restore script used during ROM updates.
Version av-140525:
- Automatic gain reduction is now sticky, so reduces distortion when maxed. Touch sliders to reset.
- Numbers for VU.
- After amplification VU display.
- Sliders caiibrated in dB.
May not work on stock ROMs, especially older Android versions and HTC stock ROMs.
Starting this app for the first time should request root and prompt to install the HAL Shim and an addon.d backup/restore script to allow it to survive ROM updates.
After the Shim is installed, the "system_server" is killed in order to activate the Shim. Sometimes it may be better to completely reboot the phone, especially with effects, visualizers and player apps running at install time.
Once the app and Shim are installed, the app shows a "Remove" button that removes the Shim, should it be causing you problems or you just don't want/need it. The button will change to "Update" with newer versions of the app/Shim.
Sometimes, like on ROMs with old Legacy HALs, state detection won't work and the button will only offer to Install with no way to remove. As of v1.0.3 go to the 2nd tab (swipe from right to left) and there is a permanent Remove button.
If you remove the app without removing the Shim, the shim will remain, but should be mostly dormant. The easiest way to remove the Shim would be to reinstall the app and select the Remove button.
To manually remove the Shim and addon.d script, something like this should work from a connected PC with adb shell:
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
ll /system/lib/hw/audio.primary.*.so
# !!!! Note the name of the HAL, like audio.primary.msm8960.so and use this name in next line. (If only audio.primary.default.so exists, use that.)
mv /system/lib/hw/audio.primary.orig.so /system/lib/hw/audio.primary.msm8960.so
rm /system/addon.d/99-audiotricks.sh
mount -o remount,ro /system
reboot
Using the app:
See post #3 for usage instructions.
Usage:
If a boot loop would ruin your day, please see warnings at top of post #1 and don't install this app until more mature.
Disclaimer: Please understand that this is the first public release of this app. Although I endeavour to make my apps as safe as possible, one never knows whether or not some silly bug or unusual interaction might pop a speaker, headset or whatever. I have over 20 devices that I use for testing my apps and I try to "torture test" as much as possible. So if something goes pop, I'll be very sorry and do everything I can to analyze and fix any problems. If you're "not sure", just wait and more adventurous people will do the early testing needed to help ensure nothing breaks.
By it's very nature, any app that can boost volume creates risk for audio output devices as well as your ears.
To select output volume or input gain, swipe left or right or use the tabs. The primary/left screen is for output volume.
Set the enable switch to ON to enable volume/gain adjustments.
The Left and Right indicators are logarithmic/DB audio level indicators, updated every 0.1 seconds with the peak audio level. These show the signal level before amplification. If they are VERY near the full width of the screen, there is little amplification that can be reasonably done. (But 80-90% leaves some room, given the exponential nature.)
For no boost, IE an amplification factor of 1.0, the Coarse and Fine controls should both be set to 0 at centre.
Setting Fine all the way right to +6 dB doubles audio power, setting to -6 dB halves audio power.
Setting Coarse to +30 dB creates an amp factor of 32, assuming Fine is set to 0. Setting -30 dB is about 0.03.
Note that an amp factor of 32 is very high, unless you are dealing with very low input signals.
The Shim detects when the signal will overload, and reduces the amp factor as needed to prevent overload/distortion. To raise it again, use the UI to reset.
There are some "streams" for which amplification will not work. I will support as many stream flags (such as Fast) as I can; remains to be seen; this is still kind of a "research project" at this stage.
At present, all streams are amplified the same amount. Per stream or stream type amp factors will be supported.
Just go to post #11 on next page.
Nothing to see here, move along.
Technical info to fill in later.
Pay no attention...
... to the man behind the curtain...
8 is lucky 7 + 1; even better.
Trouble-shooting info.
#10 is always "Future".
Comments and questions start here.
Volume control?
Hi Mike,
You are making me curious about this new project of you.
I bought a long time ago this app for level control. It is doing his job, but has lack of storing the settings and sometimes still adjust (unwanted) the volume.
Count me in for testing :fingers-crossed:
Edit: get an error parsing the apk :crying:
Rinoceros said:
Hi Mike,
You are making me curious about this new project of you.
I bought a long time ago this app for level control. It is doing his job, but has lack of storing the settings and sometimes still adjust (unwanted) the volume.
Count me in for testing :fingers-crossed:
Edit: get an error parsing the apk :crying:
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Welcome to my new thread and app.
AFAICT, that app mostly just manipulates standard Android volume levels, which is fine, but not much different than the standard volume control.
I just downloaded my new app linked http://d-h.st/plb myself (7 downloads in first 2 hours now), and it installs fine on my One M7, and matches bit for bit the 1.0 version installed on my test phones.
So you're on stock based InsertCoin ROM ?
As long as it's Android 4.4 KitKat (API Level: 19), it SHOULD parse and install OK.
The binaries are for ARM devices only (ie 99+% of Android devices). Intel x86 or MIPs can't work (at present.)
I can't think of any other reason it won't parse, unless your copy is corrupted. This is the MD5 I get:
Code:
md5sum ~/Downloads/av-release.apk
2c8328e8cbe1f585f3b1634e36200c8f /home/mike/Downloads/av-release.apk
I'm happy to hear anyone else's stories of success or failure, but I'll need a good 7 hours of sleep first.
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mikereidis said:
I just downloaded my new app linked http://d-h.st/plb myself (7 downloads in first 2 hours now), and it installs fine on my One M7, and matches bit for bit the 1.0 version installed on my test phones.
So you're on stock based InsertCoin ROM ?
As long as it's Android 4.4 KitKat (API Level: 19), it SHOULD parse and install OK.
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Aha, here might be my problem. My InsertCoin is still the good old JellyBean 4.3 (I am happy with this version and had nearly no problems and all the stuff is working on this one. So if it ain't broke; don't fix it )
The binaries are for ARM devices only (ie 99+% of Android devices). Intel x86 or MIPs can't work (at present.)
I can't think of any other reason it won't parse, unless your copy is corrupted. This is the MD5 I get:
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md5sum ~/Downloads/av-release.apk
2c8328e8cbe1f585f3b1634e36200c8f /home/mike/Downloads/av-release.apk
I'm happy to hear anyone else's stories of success or failure, but I'll need a good 7 hours of sleep first.
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Got the same MD5: 2C8328E8CBE1F585F3B1634E36200C8F
I am confused or it doesn't work on 4.3
Sleep well!
4.4
Does it work on Android below 4.4?
Can't wait to try it. Your work with Spirit was amazing, so I am sure this is too.
Thanks for the effort, but it ain't working on i9100, cm 11/kk 4.4.2. Tried to increase volume a little (level was about 3, but as you know, first written value is 5), there was a very strange noise as I tried to.increase volume via volume buttons while listening music via headphones. It was a crackling noise, looked to me like the phone is going to get damaged, so I removed HAL and uninstalled your app.
Rinoceros said:
Aha, here might be my problem. My InsertCoin is still the good old JellyBean 4.3 (I am happy with this version and had nearly no problems and all the stuff is working on this one. So if it ain't broke; don't fix it )
Got the same MD5: 2C8328E8CBE1F585F3B1634E36200C8F
I am confused or it doesn't work on 4.3
Sleep well!
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Here's a v1.0.2 test release that will install on Android 2.2+: http://d-h.st/QfV
Draw Em! said:
Does it work on Android below 4.4?
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It may. Here's a 2.2+ test release: http://d-h.st/QfV
Chances are lower the lower the Android version. I'd recommend 4.1+, but it may work on some Android 4.0 as well. Android 2.3 GB and older used a "legacy HAL API" which won't work.
At this time it's a "bleading edge" release, and most people comfortable with that have been running 4.4 the last 6 months, I'd think.
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Thanks for the effort, but it ain't working on i9100, cm 11/kk 4.4.2. Tried to increase volume a little (level was about 3, but as you know, first written value is 5), there was a very strange noise as I tried to.increase volume via volume buttons while listening music via headphones. It was a crackling noise, looked to me like the phone is going to get damaged, so I removed HAL and uninstalled your app.
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It sounds like it was working then, as it does for me on my 9100 with CM11.
In many circumstances audio amplitude will already be maxed out, and trying to increase volume will only result in the automatic gain control kicking in with a different value many times per second, thus leading to distortion and other audio "artifacts".
This solution is more helpful when, for some reason, the audio source material doesn't use the full 16 bits of amplitude. If the VU indicators in the app are showing peaks around 80-90% of the screen width, when the normal volume control is maxed, then amplitude is probably above 16,000 and could be near the absolute peak around 32,000.
For example, some audio may have been recorded that only peaks around 4,000 - 8,000, and for this, and amp factor of 4 may be useful. Another possible solution for this scenario is to enable Compression in DSP Manager or whatever. As with everything, this has pros and cons.
In many circumstances, when possible, it's better to raise analog gain, like Voodoo sound does on the Galaxy S GT-I9000. I'm going to look into this, but this sort of solution is very audio chip dependent.
The audio effect settings are now hidden in the Play Music app. I disable the app, since use Amazon for downloads (no device restrictions) and Poweramp for music. None the less, you can still access the audio effect settings, even if Play Music is disabled.
It is the same audio effect settings and appears to still be global. If it were linked to the Play Music app, I should not be able to mess with settings when the Play Music app is disabled, but I can. I created a shortcut to the Audio Effects with QuickShortcut (handy app!).
Audio Effects are accessible with the QuickShortcut app, so no need for the Play Music app.
That's just equalizer it was always there , on 5.0 sound effects was gone and put back. All you do is disable default EQ app.
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It only works on supported apps.
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It only works on supported apps.
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Unless you use viper 4 Android under normal mode.
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The equalizers came back after the new play music update.
The Audio Effects were located in the sound page of settings (at the top). They are gone now, but can still be accessed as noted above and without Play Music active (I don't use it).
Testing Youtube and other apps. it sounds like the settings are global (for what I checked), as they were prior to the super great amazing fantastic MM update. All of those adjectives are sarcastic, since I see no improvements but do notice the EQ setting missing from where they were and connecting to a PC went from simple fast connection, to a sporadic pain sometimes.
No, it isn't global anymore.. please test further.
Also the left and right channel doesn't switch anymore when rotating in landscape.. check for right/left channel tests in Youtube.
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No, it isn't global anymore.. please test further.
Also the left and right channel doesn't switch anymore when rotating in landscape.. check for right/left channel tests in Youtube.
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yes, this. why in the HELL would they remove that? did people seriously complain that they thought this was a glitch? wouldn't surprise me, since most people are dumb lol. this annoys the piss out of me.
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yes, this. why in the HELL would they remove that? did people seriously complain that they thought this was a glitch? wouldn't surprise me, since most people are dumb lol. this annoys the piss out of me.
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Maybe if they'd done it correctly from the start -- meaning with no gap in playback, or at the very least a crossfade between channels -- no one would have complained and it could've stayed.
Marshmallow seems to have broken eq. I cannot get audio effects or market equalizer to do anything more than placebo eq. Even some apps with built-in eq have their eq break. . Bluetooth, any way. Yet, to test over eat buds.
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You can also see at a glance the eq of audio effects is pathetic, if it happened to work. . In real world, there is a huge need for huge adjustments in ear buds, speakers, environments. . The variation of sound setup is huge. .
Not to mention BBE or other clarification effects. Which is essential, on top of eq.
Workaround
Now that we know that this doesn't work, (and probably isn't going to be a priority to fix in the next software update, given Lenovo's haphazard nature of releasing broken patches) what's the best workaround? Can Viper4Android be used with the stock, rooted Rom? Or can this blunder only be fixed with a custom Rom?
Bill720 said:
Now that we know that this doesn't work, (and probably isn't going to be a priority to fix in the next software update, given Lenovo's haphazard nature of releasing broken patches) what's the best workaround? Can Viper4Android be used with the stock, rooted Rom? Or can this blunder only be fixed with a custom Rom?
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Viper works fine on stock. I highly recommend Arise audio (Viper is included).
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ffejy462 said:
Viper works fine on stock. I highly recommend Arise audio (Viper is included).
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It's interesting that you mention that because I had literally just discovered A.R.I.S.E. and installed it not even two hours before you posted . Thankfully, I can report that it does appear to be working brilliantly on the stock ROM when using the "Leviticus 1.3" version. :fingers-crossed:
I'll report back if I discover any issues, but so far, it looks good!
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It's interesting that you mention that because I had literally just discovered A.R.I.S.E. and installed it not even two hours before you posted . Thankfully, I can report that it does appear to be working brilliantly on the stock ROM when using the "Leviticus 1.3" version. :fingers-crossed:
I'll report back if I discover any issues, but so far, it looks good!
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Cool! I've been using Arise since they started. Fantastic group of developers. Super nice and helpful. There are tons of options, but it can be simple as well. I'd recommend the newer Deuteronomy builds, but they're all really good. Any questions, just ask in the arise thread. Fyi there are a few incompatible versions. It'll show itself trying to take video and it'll stop with an error message that says that something else is using the mic.
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ffejy462 said:
Cool! I've been using Arise since they started. Fantastic group of developers. Super nice and helpful. There are tons of options, but it can be simple as well. I'd recommend the newer Deuteronomy builds, but they're all really good. Any questions, just ask in the arise thread. Fyi there are a few incompatible versions. It'll show itself trying to take video and it'll stop with an error message that says that something else is using the mic.
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I do remember seeing something like that when reading through the threads, but let me check this version real quick...
Phew! Video recording is working! Crisis averted. Is there anything else to watch for with these audio tweaks?
Bill720 said:
I do remember seeing something like that when reading through the threads, but let me check this version real quick...
Phew! Video recording is working! Crisis averted. Is there anything else to watch for with these audio tweaks?
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Obviously with Viper processing, battery drain will be a bit more. Otherwise just enjoy the music.
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ffejy462 said:
Obviously with Viper processing, battery drain will be a bit more. Otherwise just enjoy the music.
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Will do . I assume the additional processing required would be comparable to what I experience right now with the Note2 and equalizer found inside of S-Tweaks. Hopefully not when it's sleeping and not playing any sound though.
solved.
Go to apps in settings, scroll to default equalizer ( in my case sound alive). Disable that and then go to music app (eg spotify) and then go to the equalizer settings and it will come up with your own equalizer app (eg V4A)
Yesterday i rooted my Erisin with kingo and then i wanted to flash Viper4Android. In the Standard Recovery i saw that there is no Option to flash a zip file... So how did you guys do it?
Why flash ot and not just install it and grant it root acces and hotboot it? When u install it you can let it boot up when device boots.
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Why flash ot and not just install it and grant it root acces and hotboot it? When u install it you can let it boot up when device boots.
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I did not know there was a (apk-like) install version of v4a. I'll have a look into it
do you need Viper if you have a DSP?
CadillacMike said:
do you need Viper if you have a DSP?
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Well I`m just used to viper and their auiophile profile and I like it most. Installed the app successfully.=)
Mighty_x, can you please tell me how did you root your erisin unit? I am getting mad trying to do so just for installing viper4a like you did.
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Mighty_x, can you please tell me how did you root your erisin unit? I am getting mad trying to do so just for installing viper4a like you did.
Regards!
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Hey. It only worked with kingo root. (not king root)
There is a viper4android app and no need to flash the mod like I was used to. But actually I don't use it anymore after installing latest custom Rom because of the pumped sound in the system. Together with v4a its too much..
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Hey. It only worked with kingo root. (not king root)
There is a viper4android app and no need to flash the mod like I was used to. But actually I don't use it anymore after installing latest custom Rom because of the pumped sound in the system. Together with v4a its too much..
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When I tryed to root with Kingoroot, APK Installer finished with a message like "Application not installed", and the unit is not rooted
Did you used the stock "APK Installer" or used another one?
I've red that Viper4Android needs a rooted device to do successfully its job.
I appreciate sincerely your opinion about the sound obtained with Viper4Android, but I need to test it
Kind regards!
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When I tryed to root with Kingoroot, APK Installer finished with a message like "Application not installed", and the unit is not rooted
Did you used the stock "APK Installer" or used another one?
I've red that Viper4Android needs a rooted device to do successfully its job.
I appreciate sincerely your opinion about the sound obtained with Viper4Android, but I need to test it
Kind regards!
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I used the apk found here: http://de.kingoapp.com/
And I used the stock installer. Viper needs root, yes. Maybe redownload the apk?
Thank you Mithy_X, the problem was that, when the apk installer warns you about all the risks that has installing Kingoroot, you have to unfold the warning message and click on the hyperlink at the end of the text instead of clicking on the acceptance button of the window.
By the way, I have to disagree with you about the sound quality obtained with Viper4Android. If you adjust a flat equalization on the stock equalizer, and adjust correctly the Viper4Android controls, the sound enhances greatly. Not only the bass are deeper, but the highs are more brights, vocals more clean, and in general, the sound improve. You have to check the control about forcing V4A in all applications, just because, if not, sound player does not use it.
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Thank you Mithy_X, the problem was that, when the apk installer warns you about all the risks that has installing Kingoroot, you have to unfold the warning message and click on the hyperlink at the end of the text instead of clicking on the acceptance button of the window.
By the way, I have to disagree with you about the sound quality obtained with Viper4Android. If you adjust a flat equalization on the stock equalizer, and adjust correctly the Viper4Android controls, the sound enhances greatly. Not only the bass are deeper, but the highs are more brights, vocals more clean, and in general, the sound improve. You have to check the control about forcing V4A in all applications, just because, if not, sound player does not use it.
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I completely agree with you. I always use V4A...that's the main reason I bought a car android device in first place
You can also try to use the high quality IRS (Impulse Response Samples) from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439254. It improves the sound quality a lot.
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I completely agree with you. I always use V4A...that's the main reason I bought a car android device in first place
You can also try to use the high quality IRS (Impulse Response Samples) from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439254. It improves the sound quality a lot.
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Wou, Devilsoft!!!! THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't know about this irs filters for the convolver function. I really appreciate your advice!!!!
I'm a fanatic of the music and excellence in sound quality, having all my music in LP and in FLAC format. I know for sure that will enjoy this add-on.
By the way... Any good flac player? I've tried Player Pro and it really makes difference.
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Devilsoft, one question... Is there something to do for the convolver function to work properly? I have installed the IRS filters, activated the function and selected different filters, but I cannot appreciate difference... the rest of functions work very fine: Equalizer, Loudness, Rever... All but Convolver, that seems to do nothing...
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Just found the problem.. It was due to I didn't put the IRS files right into kernel folder, but in a subfolder into it. What I don't understand is why they appear in the list of convolver filters although being in a subfolder, but then don't use them. Once the filters are in the kernel folder, they not only appear in the list, but they are used too.
The filters are fantastic. If you use the one you like, it is almost unnecessary to activate the equalizer, just only the rever to colourize a little the sound and perhaps the Loudness.
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Just found the problem.. It was due to I didn't put the IRS files right into kernel folder, but in a subfolder into it. What I don't understand is why they appear in the list of convolver filters although being in a subfolder, but then don't use them. Once the filters are in the kernel folder, they not only appear in the list, but they are used too.
The filters are fantastic. If you use the one you like, it is almost unnecessary to activate the equalizer, just only the rever to colourize a little the sound and perhaps the Loudness.
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Sorry for not specifying that the files needs to go to that subfolder.
I also use only IRS and some clarity with XiFi setting and 3.5DB selected. The IRS, i preffer "Traks Compression 2" and "Waves Headphones".
Also, try to lock it to Bluetooth or USB DOCK and switch to Advanced on Viper4Android. Once you'll do that, you will unleash the true power of Viper4Android. You will not be dissapointed
About FLAC playback, I only use PowerAmp, with all Equalizers disabled (EQ and Tone) and Settings -> Audio -> Advanced Tweaks -> Direct Volume Control (to be unchecked).