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[Help]Nexus 5 first impressions by a Samsung Galay Note Fanboy.

I am coming a Samsung Note Family starting from note 1 and now note 5.
My friend has a nexus device and finally decided to Root the device, So I went trough the tutorials threads in understanding the process of Rooting.
Finally with the help of Nexus Tool Kit, I managed to Unlock the boot loader, Root, Flash Twrp.
in last 1 week I managed to try Pure Nexus & Chorma.
Initial impressions after setting up the ROM
Customization
Battery Life improved
Performance of the device improved
Few things which I felt were better on Stock Rom is
Camera Quality- For some reason on Custom Roms I dont see the stock Camera quality.
Edit: Found V4a
Sound Quality- Stock Sound was much better unless I've missed some mods, Also Does these roms support V4a, If yes could somebody link me a thread where I can find the Tutorial.

Apologies Guys I posted this in General, My Bad i thought I am creating this thread in Q & A. I've asked the Mods to move this thread to Q&A Section.

aukhan said:
Camera Quality- For some reason on Custom Roms I dont see the stock Camera quality.
Edit: Found V4a
Sound Quality- Stock Sound was much better unless I've missed some mods, Also Does these roms support V4a, If yes could somebody link me a thread where I can find the Tutorial.
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I didn't stay on stock for a long time but I do feel a difference depending on the camera app. Camera MX is the best for my needs.
About V4A, it's working fine on custom roms that use the SELinux permissive mode. You have to use a script or a modded V4A apk to enjoy this mod with enforcing mode.
However this is not related to the Nexus 5 AFAIK.
V4A is perfect on my end but you can find other audio mods like Dolby Atmos in the Android Apps sub forum or links withing the V4A official thread.

Primokorn said:
I didn't stay on stock for a long time but I do feel a difference depending on the camera app. Camera MX is the best for my needs.
About V4A, it's working fine on custom roms that use the SELinux permissive mode. You have to use a script or a modded V4A apk to enjoy this mod with enforcing mode.
However this is not related to the Nexus 5 AFAIK.
V4A is perfect on my end but you can find other audio mods like Dolby Atmos in the Android Apps sub forum or links withing the V4A official thread.
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Thank you for your response. I managed to flash viper 4 android on dirty unicorns bytes when I place it's in kernel folder for some reason it's trying to find it under int/emulated/0 but my device path does not have 0 . I'll try the CAMERA app.
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aukhan said:
Thank you for your response. I managed to flash viper 4 android on dirty unicorns bytes when I place it's in kernel folder for some reason it's trying to find it under int/emulated/0 but my device path does not have 0 . I'll try the CAMERA app.
Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk
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Are you using the apk from the official thread or a modded one? V4A should be installed into /system/priv-app.
In the kernel folder (sdcard/ViPER4Android/Kernel), you only have irs files.
You may want to check this out.
EDIT: there's also a couple threads about V4A in our N5 themes & apps section

Primokorn said:
Are you using the apk from the official thread or a modded one? V4A should be installed into /system/priv-app.
In the kernel folder (sdcard/ViPER4Android/Kernel), you only have irs files.
You may want to check this out.
EDIT: there's also a couple threads about V4A in our N5 themes & apps section
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Using the modded flash able zip for dirty unicorns.
Sent from my SM-N920I using Tapatalk

[Guide] Viper4Android on Nougat/Oreo [TW & AOSP]

V4A on Nougat/Oreo
Before starting:
-Make sure you have TWRP!
-Viper4android doesn't seem to work on certain roms, but there should be no problem with the more popular ones and it also works on all AOSP roms.
-Always have a nandroid backup, in case something goes wrong or you just want to uninstall viper4android!
How to install?
1. Download audio_effects.conf file and with a root explorer replace the one in /system/etc
2. Uninstall or Freeze "Sound Alive" (for AOSP "MusicFX") with Titanium Backup.
3. If you have magisk, flash Viper4Android Magisk in recovery. For supersu use regular Viper4Android zip.
(When it asks to install the driver, then just wait.
If seems to be frozen just don't touch it and let it do it's job.)
Enjoy!

thanks. works as it sounds
- tapatalked - from my VANTABLACK S7 EDGE

You're welcome

Hi Guys,
I've tried everything and can't get the driver to load under N.
Driver shows up as "abnormal" after a reboot.
I'm using on the edge 5 rom, I was on 3/4 before and was having the same issues.
Any pointers would be awesome.

nate911 said:
Hi Guys,
I've tried everything and can't get the driver to load under N.
Driver shows up as "abnormal" after a reboot.
I'm using on the edge 5 rom, I was on 3/4 before and was having the same issues.
Any pointers would be awesome.
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Had the same issue then I just flashed these two zips with twrp and all works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69618189
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk

seth2006 - Thank you!!! All working now, I've been pulling my hair out for the last 2 days

*Updated the guide*

Great tutorial thank you

TheSproker said:
*Updated the guide*
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Is there any way to get arise sound system work in nougat??

Aakash Kaushal said:
Is there any way to get arise sound system work in nougat??
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I personally haven't used arise on my s7, but I believe the procedure should be the same ( edit audioeffects.conf, freeze sound alive etc.)

TheSproker said:
I personally haven't used arise on my s7, but I believe the procedure should be the same ( edit audioeffects.conf, freeze sound alive etc.)
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Holy s**t it works..thank you bro

Aakash Kaushal said:
Holy s**t it works..thank you bro
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No problem

Been looking for this since yesterday. Thanks works as expected.
Sent from my SM-G935F using XDA-Developers mobile app

Works perfectly - Thank you,

Whats the install procedure on marshmallow ?

jassu said:
Whats the install procedure on marshmallow ?
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If you don't have Sound Alive on your rom then just flashing the Viper4android zip should do the trick.
But if you have the annoying Sound Alive, then the procedure is exactly the same, but then flash this zip.

Works very Good on the second nougat beta !!! Thanks!

Thank you, works like a charm. Loving it !!
S7 Edge Nougat Beta

Does this mod/guide also work on mm roms ?

Kyuuri27 said:
Does this mod/guide also work on mm roms ?
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Yes, but instead install this apk.

Magisk manager Modules

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Am not here to get the credit.....all credit go-to Creator of the modules.......just here to tell the modules am using for my phone ...
If you come across any mods you are using in your phone post it here to know for all the users.....
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Am using Resurrection Remix v 6.0.0 ( 8.1.0 )
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Some of the modules are only available in xda thread for Mido in themes,apps and modes
Like 1,4,6,9
........................................Thanks for all mods creator for MIDO ......................................................
1.Adgestures - many controls over ambient display settings
2.App systemizer - move the apps to system storage with command using Terminal emulator app .in systemlesly
3.Debloat - delete the system apps with the command using Terminal emulator app in systemlesly
4.fpcam - use fingerprint sensor to capture photo in camera apps
5. Google product sans - apply pixel 2 font systemlesly
6. HEVC - high efficiency video encoding for the video recording in phone(takes half of the size of the video with same quality)
7.magisk manager for recovery - the best way to use Magisk manager in recovery mode (twrp) by using command to delete or disable the modules while in recovery.( If a module boot looped your phone this is the best way to delete the module ) and the phone will be back again
8. Moded pixel2 launcher - obivously pixel launcher with some more customization
9. Redmi note 4 mic fix - for most of the Oreo ROMs there is a slight audio disortation while recording videos this can help to work flawlessly
10.viper4android - unleash the best sound mod settings for your phone speaker, headset, Bluetooth headset with many controls
11.youtube vanced - same as YouTube but without ads and we got background playback ...by install this module this app installed on your phone systemlesly.
Give it a thumbs up(thanks) if it helps you..
Links are in post #10 for (1,4,6,9)
THANK YOU

jawahar.T said:
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Am not here to get the credits...all credits go-to Creator of the modules....... am just here to tell the modules am using for my phone ...
Post what are modules you are using in phone for the mido users.....
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Am using Resurrection Remix v 6.0.0 ( 8.1.0 )
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Some if the modules are only available in xda thread for Mido in thems,apps and modes
Like 1,4,6,9
........................................Thanks for all mods creator to make the best modules for MIDO ......................................................
1.Adgestures - many controls on ambient display settings
2.App systemizer - move the apps to system storage with command using Terminal emulator app .in systemlesly
3.Debloat - delete the system apps with the command using Terminal emulator app in systemlesly
4.fpcam - use fingerprint sensor to capture photo in camera apps
5. Google product sans - apply pixel 2 font systemlesly
6. HEVC - high efficiency video encoding for the video recording in phone(takes half of the size of the video with same quality)
7.magisk manager for recovery - the best way to use Magisk manager in recovery mode (twrp) by using command to delete or disable the modules while in recovery.( If a module boot looped your phone this is the best way to delete the module ) and the phone will be back again
8. Moded pixel2 launcher - obivously pixel launcher with some more customization
9. Redmi note 4 mic fix - for most of the Oreo ROMs there is a slight audio disortation while recording videos this can help to work flawlessly
10.viper4android - unleash the best sound mod settings for your phone speaker, headset, Bluetooth headset with many controls
11.youtube vanced - same as YouTube but without ads and we got background playback ...by install this module this app installed on your phone systemlesly.
Give it a thumbs up(thanks) if it helps you..
THANK YOU
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It will be awesome if you also provide the links of some modules as most of them are not available in magisk manager
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

Souptik Mukherjee said:
It will be awesome if you also provide the links of some modules as most of them are not available in magisk manager
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I will update the links in the upcoming post...
Or if it is very urgent you can search it in Google right now with name of the modules.
Thank you

Is there an app for viper4 android ??

yuvaneshwaren said:
Is there an app for viper4 android ??
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Yes there is an app in playstore ...
But this has the best controls over the phone audio output
Just install the module you will get an preinstalled app after the reboot

I did not get any app

yuvaneshwaren said:
I did not get any app
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Did you install the viper4android for magisk 15+

Yup

yuvaneshwaren said:
Yup
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That's weird... Which rom are using... And are you use any other sound mods other than V4A

jawahar.T said:
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I will update the links in the upcoming post...
Or if it is very urgent you can search it in Google right now with name of the modules.
Thank you
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When are you going to give the links? I'm too lazy to search them by myself [emoji14]
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

Am not responsible for bootlooped device and bricked device read the thread carefully and flash the modules ...
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All credits goes to creator of these modules not me ...am just a person show the best modules for MIDO...
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Here are links for the modules which are not available in Magisk Manager..
And the rest of all modules are already in Magisk Manager Download section.
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1. Adgestures - https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-ambient-display-gestures-t3752830
Thanks to vidhanth(mod creator)& vinaysp(Magisk module creator)
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4. Fp camera shutter -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/re...sk-module-fingerprint-camera-shutter-t3754403
Thanks to veez21
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6. HEVC encoding MIDO -
https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/foru...enable-hevc-video-encoding-mido-t3741270/amp/
For aosp based ROM use hevc aosp 30 magisk v2 in the 2nd post(no60fps for aosp roms and am also waiting for it)
After installing it will show the update in Magisk Manager but don't do it ...the updated version is for OP devices not MIDO.
Thanks to phyowaidd
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9.Redmi note 4 mic fix for OREO roms-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/themes/magisk-module-microphone-fix-oreo-roms-t3754572
Thanks to Robse at 4pda
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Thanks to topjohnwu to create Magisk which is why we are all using this mods and modules
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Bonus mods(Not Magisk module)
MIUI camera mod (slow motion working on RR v6.0.0)
File link(experimental): https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754466517
Thread link : https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/themes/camera-miui-stock-camera-nougat-t3670993
Thanks to Kevin Saiza
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Thank you
Give it a thumbs up (Thanks) if it helps you...

Souptik Mukherjee said:
When are you going to give the links? I'm too lazy to search them by myself [emoji14]
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Links posted

jawahar.T said:
Links posted
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I'm also on resurrection remix rom...its lineage os based which version should i download of that hevc module?
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using Tapatalk

Souptik Mukherjee said:
I'm also on resurrection remix rom...its lineage os based which version should i download of that hevc module?
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... RR based on lineage which is based on AOSP
That's why our ROM is called Remix....
HEVC30fps AOSP v2

jawahar.T said:
That's weird... Which rom are using... And are you use any other sound mods other than V4A
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Im on rr oreo
And i have YouTube vanced

yuvaneshwaren said:
Im on rr oreo
And i have YouTube vanced
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Am asking about are you use any other sound mods like Dolby or AM3D or soundbeats.

jawahar.T said:
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Am asking about are you use any other sound mods like Dolby or AM3D or soundbeats.
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No but i have 1 problem
When i install the viper 4 android module after i installed YouTube vanced after reboot the youtube vanced disappeared

yuvaneshwaren said:
No but i have 1 problem
When i install the viper 4 android module after i installed YouTube vanced after reboot the youtube vanced disappeared
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1st you have to disable the YouTube app before installing YouTube vanced if it is done correctly and also problem persists ...then
I don't know what's the problem......
I suggest you to ask this in their module thread link .
If there is no solution.
Reinstall your ROM along with official gapps (8.1) not the unofficial one ....

yuvaneshwaren said:
No but i have 1 problem
When i install the viper 4 android module after i installed YouTube vanced after reboot the youtube vanced disappeared
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There are 3types of viper4Android module in magisk manager
The one am using is
Viper4Android FX for magisk v15
V6.0.1
Created by Shadysquirrel
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And read the requirements in their XDA thread

Thanks for the well describe post, I have flashed hevc30 and it's working now. Can you please upload Camera2api

FIX: Crackling static noise in headphones on Custom ROMs (Mido)

Listening to music on my Redmi Note 4 (mido), I noticed a loud crackling static noise when I use my headphones on Lineage and related ROMs like Pixel Experience. It's especially noticeable when a song starts to play. I didn't get this on MIUI.
so I decided to extract the MIUI mixer files (files that manage the audio), and the noises were solved in Custom Roms
DOWNLOAD: bit.ly/2OAlXDN
- Copy all .xml files to /vendor/etc and reboot
*Improvements in music quality (removing noise in Custom ROMs)
*Better call quality
*These files are from Redmi Note 4 (Mido)

Where is the file?

J_e4n said:
Mixer files extracted from MIUI
DOWNLOAD: bit . ly/ 2Om vs9 K (remove spaces)
- Copy all .xml files to /vendor/etc and reboot
*Improvements in music quality (removing noise in Custom ROMs)
*Better call quality
*These files are from Redmi Note 4 (Mido)
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Can't able to download from afh, would you please provide another link.

Where is link

No mirrors found for AFH

sauvik kumar said:
Can't able to download from afh, would you please provide another link.
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Updated

aakash dabrase said:
No mirrors found for AFH
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Updated

It Worked!!!!
Good amount of Sound Quality improvements. Crackling Sound is Just disappread...
Thanks!

Thanks mate... Worked like a charm...
Sent from my mido using XDA Labs

Wow thank you man, it's working like a charm.

Gonna give it a try

I'm going to test this out because I noticed the cracking and bad sound quality over Bluetooth in Android Pie. But I would recommend creating a Magisk module for this so it can both installed and Uninstaller easily and so many others can test it. There is a Magisk tutorial that can help you create the module if you want to do it.

Can't download from AFH, no mirrors found

abhinavotaku said:
Can't download from AFH, no mirrors found
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There you go!

Magisk module would be great

Magisk Module
netscvngr said:
I'm going to test this out because I noticed the cracking and bad sound quality over Bluetooth in Android Pie. But I would recommend creating a Magisk module for this so it can both installed and Uninstaller easily and so many others can test it. There is a Magisk tutorial that can help you create the module if you want to do it.
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NinadKokani said:
Magisk module would be great
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Here you guys, magisk module for the latest magisk i.e. v17. Enjoy.
This sound mod didn't work for me, maybe because I'm on Android Pie.
I'll try to make similar mod for Pie as well.
Do hit thanks if I helped you.

AP_on_xda said:
Here you guys, magisk module for the latest magisk i.e. v17. Enjoy.
This sound mod didn't work for me, maybe because I'm on Android Pie.
I'll try to make similar mod for Pie as well.
Do hit thanks if I helped you.
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Working on pie??

NinadKokani said:
Working on pie??
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Read the above post

zoel.fahmi said:
Read the above post
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But it's not stable

NinadKokani said:
But it's not stable
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Then don't use it, the dev still develop for Android Pie

[SOUND MOD][AOSP 9.0] GONZ DualSpeaker Surround MOD

** GONZ DUAL SPEAKER SURROUND MOD **
This is sound mod made 100% by me.
INCLUDES Mod file with:
Dual speaker (surround mod)
+ Extra volume
Only for AOSP Roms running PIE.
( Tested on Havoc, RR, and PixelExperience)
Install:
Download and place the mixer_paths_0.xml file on SYSTEM/ETC using root explorer or other similar app, then reboot and test.
Do not forget to made a backup of your current mixer_paths, just in case.
(See attachment for file)
I think it will work for all other AOSP PIE Roms. Please test.
Greetings

Thank you so much ?
Can you also try to fix the recording issues in the AOSP roms please??

Nischal858 said:
Can you also try to fix the recording issues in the AOSP roms please??
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I dont have any issues regarding this. I have G935F variant. Using Havoc 9.0 right now.

Fixed
Nylonnohay said:
I dont have any issues regarding this. I have G935F variant. Using Havoc 9.0 right now.
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I just found the fix from an app Recordr. It works perfectly from this app only.

Try crdroid
Nylonnohay said:
I dont have any issues regarding this. I have G935F variant. Using Havoc 9.0 right now.
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Nylonnohay said:
** GONZ DUAL SPEAKER SURROUND MOD **
This is sound mod made 100% by me.
INCLUDES Mod file with:
Dual speaker (surround mod)
+ Extra volume
Only for AOSP Roms running PIE.
( Tested on Havoc, RR, and PixelExperience)
Install:
Download and place the mixer_paths_0.xml file on SYSTEM/ETC using root explorer or other similar app, then reboot and test.
Do not forget to made a backup of your current mixer_paths, just in case.
(See attachment for file)
I think it will work for all other AOSP PIE Roms. Please test.
Greetings
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Mine is G935F too and although havoc is good but the battery sucks idk why, try crdroid rom which is getting me good battery backup.

i followed the instructions but when i rebooted and tried playing a vid there was no sound. can someone help?

Renell said:
i followed the instructions but when i rebooted and tried playing a vid there was no sound. can someone help?
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What ROM are you using? Maybe the main mixer paths files have another name and you only need to rename it.
This is only for Stock Android ROMS (AOSP)
Please take a screenshot on your ETC folder in the mixer_paths part and upload it so i can see it.

How bout Android 10?

davejimson said:
How bout Android 10?
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The answer is "i dont know". I did not test, but i think it will not work because the file is from 9.0 system and 10.0 is quite different, you can test it but im sure you will get bugs in some other functions (if it works). Or maybe not. Please test and report if you can.

The mod is nice, but when you plug in the headset, there is a sound from the handset.