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Witch sound mod to choose for google play rom?

Hey guys im setting up the google play rom and its giving me options for sound mods stock (use for google play edition) Project era or sound explosion but it dosnt give an option for boom sound

Bierce22 said:
Hey guys im setting up the google play rom and its giving me options for sound mods stock (use for google play edition) Project era or sound explosion but it dosnt give an option for boom sound
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Viper4Android FX would be my suggestion...found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
I used stock BoomSound to start, then tried the Harman/Kardon mod. Boomsound really washed out the mids, and Harman/Kardon default was really tinny sounding in the highs, to me. I flashed Viper in TWRP, and it's been working great for months. You have a ton of options to tweak the sound however you want, but I'm running mostly stock with just a slight boost to bass. Mostly listen to music in my car, so I probably don't get the full details in the music, but the balance is great...way better than Boomsound, to my ears.
Check out this Anandtech writeup that includes Boomsound analysis: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8078/smartphone-audio-testing-htc-one-m8-and-samsung-galaxy-s5/2
Can't speak to the quality of Project Era or Sound Explosion, so I don't have any comparison opinions. Hope this helps!

branmuffin17 said:
Viper4Android FX would be my suggestion...found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
I used stock BoomSound to start, then tried the Harman/Kardon mod. Boomsound really washed out the mids, and Harman/Kardon default was really tinny sounding in the highs, to me. I flashed Viper in TWRP, and it's been working great for months. You have a ton of options to tweak the sound however you want, but I'm running mostly stock with just a slight boost to bass. Mostly listen to music in my car, so I probably don't get the full details in the music, but the balance is great...way better than Boomsound, to my ears.
Check out this Anandtech writeup that includes Boomsound analysis: http://www.anandtech.com/show/8078/smartphone-audio-testing-htc-one-m8-and-samsung-galaxy-s5/2
Can't speak to the quality of Project Era or Sound Explosion, so I don't have any comparison opinions. Hope this helps!
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thx for the reply i ended up just restoring the stock 4.4.3 update removed all the verizon and amazon bloat and put nova launcher on and i like it alot better also i got adaway nofrills cpu schedular and enabled wifi hotspot by modding the xml file ill stick with this for awhile unless something better comes along

Arise Sound Systems: Profiles And Convolvers

Disclaimer: Any shared files in this thread were not created by me. I do not own any of these files and i will not help you if a profiles loudness made you deaf, burned down your earphones, killed your loudspeakers or started a nuclear war.
This Thread was created for only one reason:
To share profiles and irs files for Arise Sound Systems http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3379709
and for Viper4Android in general.
GENERAL RULES for sharing profiles:
- 1. Name your Profile
- 2. Write the Version of Arise you are using with the shared profiles.
(example: Arise Genesis RC 3)
- 3. Taken tweak.prop file
(example: sonophilos)
- 4. HTC Dolby Atmos Preset
(example: Harman Kardon)
- 5. Audio Effects.conf
(example: XPlay3s)
Happy Sharing[emoji16]

Here is my Zombie Series that I believe i've shared on all of guitardedhero's threads? I use on both my OnePlus X and my S3. These are mainly tweaked for speaker use as I do not use headphones. I've used these through the whole uprising of A.R.I.S.E. as well as guitardedhero's Viper packages. The one I mostly use is ZombieSin. Some also like Zombiefied.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By5C3rBWmML3c2NMOV9zRTFUdkU/view?usp=drivesdk
Sent from Outside the 9 using my Zombiefied Exodus OnyX

I would like to introduce my profile called Soundaholic.
It was inspired by the profiles of guitardedhero and sonophilos.
Device: Moto Maxx XT1225
Headset: JBL J-22
Bluetooth: Samsung HT-F5525WK
Software: ARISE Sound Systems
Tweak.prop: Sonophilos
Profile name: Soundaholic
Excellent balance between bass and clarity.
Tested with Hip Hop, Folk, Rock and Pop.
IMPORTANT: Lock effect mode to headset first.
BT = Bluetooth (Speakers, Sound Systems and Home Theaters).
HS = Headset (Wired and Wireless).
SP = Speaker (Smartphone Speakers).
If you want to change volume level just adjust the Output Gain in Master Gate.
Thanks to @guitardedhero and @sonophilos for the inspiration!

Running on yureka
Headphones are stock yureka headphones.
Oct os ROM
Exodus version 0.8.5 tweak prop by sonophiles
Little bit towards soft bass.
IRS file included in zip.http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/57460c76d1609/lenovo.zip
Sent from my AO5510 using Tapatalk

RSDamasceno said:
I would like to introduce my profile called Soundaholic, It was inspired by the profiles of guitardedhero and sonophilos (Thanks men).
Excellent balance between bass and clarity.
Moto Maxx with JBL J-22 and Samsung HT-F5525WK
Tested with Hip Hop, Folk, Rock and Pop.
Notes:
1 - Extract to Vipers folder.
2 - I suggest sonophilos tweak.prop.
3 - BT = Bluetooth (Speakers, Sound Systems and Home Theaters).
4 - HS = Headset (Wired and Wireless).
5 - SP = Speaker (Smartphone Speakers).
6 - Lock effect mode to headset first.
7 - If you want to change volume level just adjust the Output Gain in Master Gate.
8 - Thanks to guitardedhero and sonophilos for the inspiration!
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I have been using this since posted in the Arise thread, and I love this profile, I am actually using it with sonophilos modified tweak.prop and xplay3 preset and it sounds amazing!

1. Oneplus 3
2. V-Moda Crossfade lp²
3. Deep Bass+Clarity
4. Latest
V1: (The zip includes the profile folder and the irs file)
This profile is specifically tuned for my headphones for Deep and strong bass while maintaining the clarity in music. Recommended for house, electronic music, trance, trap, dubstep.
Disable the EQ if there is too much treble for you or your headphones although this will take away most of the clarity.
Im courious to know if this works well for other headphones too. Good luck!
Edit: Disable convoler and enable Spectrum Extension at 0.5 if you listen to rock/metal.
V2:
Best experience with Oneplus 3 official stock/beta roms. Go to settings/audio and enable audio switch, set earphone type to general and dont use any of the preset equalizers.
It will work on all devices though but I dont guarantee the optimal sound quality.

Wow
Unbelievable and thank you?

Teeth shatteringly good.
BOOM !! Mother of God that gave me an erection. It made my rooted HTC Desire 510 sound better then my stock M9.

I updated my profiles and would like to share with you...
Tested with ARISE Sound Systems Exodus 0.9.4 & tweak.prop by Sonophilos.

RSDamasceno said:
I updated my profiles and would like to share with you...
Tested with ARISE Sound Systems Exodus 0.9.4 & tweak.prop by Sonophilos.
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I am noob. Sorry i just want to ask if i Can flash it on twrp?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers mobile app

raniel24 said:
I am noob. Sorry i just want to ask if i Can flash it on twrp?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers mobile app
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no, extract, then go in profiles folder and select the profile folders inside and move to Viper4Android, and paste inside profiles folder. Then open the extracted kernels folder and move all those to Viper4Android kernels folder.
Sent from Outside the 9 using my Zombiefied Exodus OnyX

raniel24 said:
I am noob. Sorry i just want to ask if i Can flash it on twrp?
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No. Just extract the Profile zip and merge the /ViPER4Android folder into the directory where /ViPER4Android/Profile/Stock exists.
Like described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
Sent from my Motorola Moto MAXX using XDA Labs

Oneplus One
JBL 22
Arise Exodus 0.85 with Sonophilos tweak.prop. for Exodus 0.8.5
Elite Sound 1.0 J.E.N.O.V.A. Profile
Irs is inside the zip
(zip is not flashable!)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Byu7-T-ICFbMai16aEwxeHdmNkU/view?usp=drivesdk
This is Spaaartaaaaa!!!

I've updated my Soundaholic profile...
I updated my profile called Soundaholic.
It was inspired by the profiles of guitardedhero and sonophilos.
Device: Moto Maxx XT1225
Headset: JBL J-22
Bluetooth: Samsung HT-F5525WK
Software:
ARISE Sound Systems Exodus 0.8.9 (preferred)
Or
ARISE Sound Systems Exodus 0.9.6
Sounds better with respective version of sonophilos or guitardedhero build.prop
Profile name: Soundaholic
Excellent balance between bass and clarity.
Tested with Hip Hop, Folk, Rock, Metal & Pop.
IMPORTANT: Lock effect mode to headset first.
BT = Bluetooth (Speakers, Sound Systems and Home Theaters).
HS = Headset (Wired and Wireless).
SP = Speaker (Smartphone Speakers).
If you want to change volume level just adjust the Output Gain in Master Gate.
Thanks to guitardedhero and sonophilos for the inspiration!

See notes above.
Sent from my Motorola Moto MAXX using XDA Labs

RSDamasceno said:
I've updated my Soundaholic profile...
I updated my profile called Soundaholic.
It was inspired by the profiles of guitardedhero and sonophilos.
Device: Moto Maxx XT1225
Headset: JBL J-22
Bluetooth: Samsung HT-F5525WK
Software:
ARISE Sound Systems Exodus 0.8.9 (preferred)
Or
ARISE Sound Systems Exodus 0.9.6
Sounds better with respective version of sonophilos or guitardedhero build.prop
Profile name: Soundaholic
Excellent balance between bass and clarity.
Tested with Hip Hop, Folk, Rock, Metal & Pop.
IMPORTANT: Lock effect mode to headset first.
BT = Bluetooth (Speakers, Sound Systems and Home Theaters).
HS = Headset (Wired and Wireless).
SP = Speaker (Smartphone Speakers).
If you want to change volume level just adjust the Output Gain in Master Gate.
Thanks to guitardedhero and sonophilos for the inspiration!
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Hello
I locked effect mode to headset and when i load the profil headset will be changed but not the speaker.
I also tried disable lock from headset but speaker would not change.
What can i do?
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xerxes1511 said:
Hello
I locked effect mode to headset and when i load the profil headset will be changed but not the speaker.
I also tried disable lock from headset but speaker would net change.
What can i do?
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Try to select the profile twice. Some users have reported that the profile is not loaded the first time. That includes me. It is a known bug V4A.
Sent from my Motorola Moto MAXX using XDA Labs

RSDamasceno said:
Try to select the profile twice. Some users have reported that the profile is not loaded the first time. That includes me. It is a known bug V4A.
Sent from my Motorola Moto MAXX using XDA Labs
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I tried it but only headset will be changed
This is really funny ?
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xerxes1511 said:
I tried it but only headset will be changed
This is really funny ?
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The options available in V4A some are marked or changed like that?
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RSDamasceno said:
The options available in V4A some are marked or changed like that?
Sent from my Motorola Moto MAXX using XDA Labs
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Here are the pictures with locked Headset?
I have the same settings
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Share your Viper4arise profiles and setup (Kernels)

I've just created this thread for everyone to share their favourite profiles. I've seen similar threads to this but they have been for viper4android and aren't very active. I was hoping people could share what they use for it. I'm personally looking for a rap profile especially for music like Eminem. If someone can share a good profile for that I would really appreciate it.

This is what I'm using currently but looking for something better for rap/hip hop music.

_gemini_ said:
Hi There Guys, Running V4A 2.5.0.5 On The Redmi 2 And Combined My V4A Setup With Mi Sound Enhancer And Custom EQ With Only 6khz and 14khz slightly kicked up and 14khz a bit higher than 6khz frequency. As for the viper settings this is my setup.
Playback Gain Control: Off
FET Compressor: Off
Viper DDCn(Ice Sound Test) Incl In Viper4Arise
Spectrum Extension: Off
Equaliser: Off
Convolver: On (XHR Master Audio) From Vinardos IRS Samples.
Field Surround: Off
Differential Surround: On (Delay Time 8ms)
Headphone Surround: Off
Reverberation: Off
Dynamic System: Off
Tube Sound Simulator: Off
Viper Bass: On (Mode-Subwoofer, Frequency-40hz, Boost-13db)
Viper Clarity: On (Mode-Natural, Boost-10db)
And That's About It, Produces A Hard To Go A Minute Without Listening To Something For A Minute Kinda Sound On My Cheap Volkano Circuit In Ear Buds
Tested Across Different Genres From House, Jazz, Rock And Hip Hop. Hope It'll Give You The Sound You're Looking For
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Audio Patch for Redmi Note 5 AI [Whyred] Oreo. 9.5.11.x to Miui10. [Magisk]

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For Redmi Note 5 AI GLOBAL users:
Tested on Global/China Rom.
Requirements:
Unlocked bootloader
Magisk 16.x
1. Low volume fix on earphones/speakers, especially on games like PUBG, ROS, etc.
In-Game Low Volume Fix
2. Increased earphone volume with value of 5.
Increase Earphone Volume
3. Muffled sound output fix when recording loud music or audio.
Muffled Sound Output Fix
Thanks.

These are the edited files.
\vendor\etc
mixer_paths.xml
mixer_paths_mtp.xml
mixer_paths_wcd9326.xml
mixer_paths_wcd9335.xml
mixer_paths_wcd9340.xml
Added 5 on each of these lines on the xml files. It increases volume gradually while on earphones.
Code:
HPHL Volume
HPHR Volume
RX1 Digital Volume
RX2 Digital Volume
\vendor\etc\audio
audio_policy_configuration.xml
Added these lines. These were absent on 9.5.11 up to Miui 10.
It increases audio output on earphones on online games like PUBG, ROS, etc.
Code:
<mixPort name="raw" role="source"
flags="AUDIO_OUTPUT_FLAG_FAST|AUDIO_OUTPUT_FLAG_RAW">
<profile name="" format="AUDIO_FORMAT_PCM_16_BIT"
samplingRates="48000" channelMasks="AUDIO_CHANNEL_OUT_STEREO"/>
</mixPort>
<route type="mix" sink="Earpiece"
sources="primary output,raw,deep_buffer,direct_pcm,compressed_offload,voip_rx"/>
\vendor\build.prop
persist.vendor.audio.fluence.voicecall=
persist.vendor.audio.fluence.speaker=
Set to false as they cause an issue with noise cancellation feature of the device.
Loud sound or music recorded on video/audio is like underwater or it's muffled all the time.

devcon69 said:
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For Redmi Note 5 AI GLOBAL users:
1. Low volume on earphones/headphones. especially on games like PUBG, ROS, etc. I increased a value of 6 only on earphone settings.
2. Muffled sound output fix when recording loud music or audio.
3. Enabled 4K video recording on stock cam. Credits Vidhanth
4. Enabled some manual mode settings on stock cam.
Tested on Global 9.5.13.0. You can try with version 9.5.6.0/9.5.11.0.
Thanks.
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Hi @devcon69,
Will it work on Redmi note 5 pro Global version (9.5.13.0) as I am from India and hate the fact that I can't hear much on PUBG mobile?
If not, can you please make one file for Redmi note 5 pro global version or let me know which values in which files you changed for earphone audio

abhishek943 said:
Hi @devcon69,
Will it work on Redmi note 5 pro Global version (9.5.13.0) as I am from India and hate the fact that I can't hear much on PUBG mobile?
If not, can you please make one file for Redmi note 5 pro global version or let me know which values in which files you changed for earphone audio
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He says that it was "Tested on Global 9.5.13.0. "
also , there are 2 files , you can compare patch and restore archives to see which values are different

kodorevi8ulis said:
He says that it was "Tested on Global 9.5.13.0. "
also , there are 2 files , you can compare patch and restore archives to see which values are different
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But he has written note 5 AI global, mine is not the AI version so unsure
Good point though, will compare both the files!!

devcon69 said:
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For Redmi Note 5 AI GLOBAL users:
..
2. Muffled sound output fix when recording loud music or audio.
..
If it does not work or has no effect then flash RESTORE_MediaRMN5_whyred.zip
Thanks.
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Any idea how to change the filters on the audio recording? I noticed that during video recording the audio seems to have a high pass filter. Meaning almost no bass.

@devcon69 and @kodorevi8ulis.
Thanks again, its working fine now but now output while listening to music on headphones is way loud, more like sound is getting distorted at full volume.
I will try to increase the volume by 4 in that case.

lukesan said:
Any idea how to change the filters on the audio recording? I noticed that during video recording the audio seems to have a high pass filter. Meaning almost no bass.
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abhishek943 said:
@devcon69 and @kodorevi8ulis.
Thanks again, its working fine now but now output while listening to music on headphones is way loud, more like sound is getting distorted at full volume.
I will try to increase the volume by 4 in that case.
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Check 2nd post

devcon69 said:
Check 2nd post
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Nope, record a song with bass and then listen to the recording with a headphones. Seems that there is a high pass filter like at 150Hz or so.

lukesan said:
Nope, record a song with bass and then listen to the recording with a headphones. Seems that there is a high pass filter like at 150Hz or so.
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Yes that's why I told you to read 2nd post so you'll know what to edit.
Try to set them back to false.
\vendor\build.prop
persist.vendor.audio.fluence.speaker=
persist.vendor.audio.fluence.voicecall=

devcon69 said:
Yes that's why I told you to read 2nd post so you'll know what to edit.
Try to set them back to false.
\vendor\build.prop
persist.vendor.audio.fluence.speaker=
persist.vendor.audio.fluence.voicecall=
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And what do you think I just edited and test?
Did you try what I just wrote?

lukesan said:
And what do you think I just edited and test?
Did you try what I just wrote?
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I really don't know what you edited. Everything is posted here. You just edit the files according to your liking and find which is better. I've tried this and it all worked fine for me, well to my ears.. If you don't like the effect then restore the default settings.

devcon69 said:
I really don't know what you edited. Everything is posted here. You just edit the files according to your liking and find which is better. I've tried this and it all worked fine for me, well to my ears.. If you don't like the effect then restore the default settings.
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I asked about changing audio filters. Noise reduction has nothing to do with it.

lukesan said:
I asked about changing audio filters. Noise reduction has nothing to do with it.
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I try on my redmi note 5 and everything is great. After update my mi earphones low sound in pubg and after install all is great. Record sound great also.
Lukesan i think you know more so why you ask and dont listen. You find answer yourself.

[email protected] said:
Lukesan i think you know more so why you ask and dont listen. You find answer yourself.
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No worries, I'm sorry for asking for the high pass filter settings and getting a reply back in regards to noise reduction. My English must be bad. Good that you got your first like.

lukesan said:
No worries, I'm sorry for asking for the high pass filter settings and getting a reply back in regards to noise reduction. My English must be bad. Good that you got your first like.
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Off topic.
Yea man I really don't owe you anything. If you're not satisfied with my answer then ask for others help cause it's what you're good at.
You are ungrateful. Think you're better than them? Then don't ask for help.
Are you mocking [email protected] for his english and for the thank I gave him?! Really man??
English is a Language NOT a measure of intelligence. This is a diverse community.
I don't care much about people like you as I came here to learn and to help people NOT to mock them.

devcon69 said:
Off topic.
Yea man I really don't owe you anything. If you're not satisfied with my answer then ask for others help cause it's what you're good at.
You are ungrateful. Think you're better than them? Then don't ask for help.
Are you mocking [email protected] for his english and for the thank I gave him?! Really man??
English is a Language NOT a measure of intelligence. This is a diverse community.
I don't care much about people like you as I came here to learn and to help people NOT to mock them.
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off topic.
Since when did I mock [email protected] about his English? I asked YOU about the high pass filter and even posted asking you to test this with a track with some bass and headphones. To me that is a very clear question. I'm a non native English speaker, so stop blaming of something which I did not do at all, that is just false accusation and not done! Maybe we should have some moderators have a look at this?

Good job... Finally low sound issues on pubg and other sound that use headset now solved... Great job!!!

How you will do that to 4 bit...can you help me
abhishek943 said:
@devcon69 and @kodorevi8ulis.
Thanks again, its working fine now but now output while listening to music on headphones is way loud, more like sound is getting distorted at full volume.
I will try to increase the volume by 4 in that case.
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my email id- [email protected]
can you please help me
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devcon69 said:
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For Redmi Note 5 AI GLOBAL users:
1. Low volume on earphones/headphones. especially on games like PUBG, ROS, etc. I increased a value of 6 only on earphone settings.
2. Muffled sound output fix when recording loud music or audio.
3. Enabled 4K video recording on stock cam. Credits Vidhanth
4. Enabled some manual mode settings on stock cam.
Tested on Global 9.5.13.0. You can try with version 9.5.6.0/9.5.11.0.
Requirements:
Unlocked bootloader
TWRP/REDWOLF Recovery
PATCH_MediaRMN5_whyred.zip
RESTORE_MediaRMN5_whyred.zip
Download PATCH_MediaRMN5_whyred.zip, save on internal storage/sdcard then boot to TWRP/REDWOLF.
Browse for zip file and flash. Then wipe cache/dalvik cache only and reboot.
If it does not work or has no effect then flash RESTORE_MediaRMN5_whyred.zip
Thanks.
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How to do that can you elaborate this??? Can I do this through build prop editor because 6 bit is too high and the sound is breaking with full volume.. please help

RSubha said:
my email id- [email protected]
can you please help me
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How to do that can you elaborate this??? Can I do this through build prop editor because 6 bit is too high and the sound is breaking with full volume.. please help
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If you have flashed the patch zip then restore it.
Open the patch zip file and extract and replace only one file: audio_policy_configuration.xml using root explorer.
Then set the permissions of newly created come as of other files.
Then restart. It's done

Stock Q no longer provides Audio Enhancer&Equalizer

Hi,
I send Feedback about it to Xiaomi and they said this:
"Dear user,
I am the Xiaomi user feedback group. The feedback about the Equalizer. Due to the adjustment of Xiaomi business, the Q version no longer provides this function, which is inconvenient for you."
So dont expect it on the future versions.

Solution for missing sound setup.
perfect_ said:
Hi,
So don't expect it on the future versions.
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Not that the stock equalizer that came from Android Pie was any good. We just need people to try and revive the old DogsBark team (Noozxoide Laboratories) and make rootless DSP. I have nothing against Viper, don't get me wrong, on my other device I use Viper Audio, root and all that stuff... but sometimes you just need to stick to the old user/non-dev ways. I am sure it's possible, the problem is the financing and the will to do it. For me, the app developed by them and last updated in 2013 worked like a charm on many devices... except this one, since november update... That's when the problems started to appear.
Since then, I've been looking not just for an equalizer, but a self contained DSP pack that would work better and guess what, nothing's there... nothing except apps with built in function (which by definition are not system wide) and crappy adware.
As for the "Xiaomi business" this really shows me that Xiaomi really gave up on the development of this device, and ALL stock Xiaomi apps will be gone, replaced by Qualcomm's apps... and I don't ever recall seeing any DSP coming directly from Qualcomm.
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While the PRO version of Noozxoide EIZO-Rewire PRO has the problems mentioned it seems that the second software Noozxoide EIZO-Rewire Elemental which works even better is still compatible and working just fine on Android 10. Right now it's in testing and benchmarking... which is not an easy job to do, but as long as I love quality music I will do it and post results/download links for it.
-----Download Software-----
Download the Noozxoide EIZO-Rewire Elemental from HERE.
-----Testing abstract-----
For the following tests, were done using only hi-res audio (FLAC/ALAC 96khz 3mbps) files and 320kbps mp3 files so results may vary compared to what I tested here. Remember that streaming services use low bitrate/extremely compressed content.
---Test Speakers---
Internal audio speakers has a good response, bass is there audible, resolution is good, in this case I cannot post any reference to advanced graphs since they are irrelevant in this case.
The best settings (for me) are posted in the first screenshot here. While this is my recommendation, the software doesn't go overboard and keeps the audio quality in control. While testing all the test tracks which varies from Rock/Metal to Acoustic to a more aggressive dubstep there were absolutely NO cracks and pops in audio output from the speaker (which is a result of poor equalization/frequencies outside the speaker range).
---Test Line-Out/Amplified output---
Headphones (because of my current limitations of testing - a conclusive test would be source file vs. processed audio output and multiple headphone test - in ear, open back, ported, etc) were only tested with 3.5mm jack Apple EarPods which are well known to have the best consumer grade frequency response I found that the 2nd attached screenshot works best (for me). While some FLAC files with really deep bass (about 6-10Hz) totally overrun them (and not the Qualcomm audio processor) I would say that this DSP (VSP) works just fine on our devices.
I don't know if I should leave a placeholder here for the advanced, audiophile grade, passive amplified headphones.
---Test Wireless Audio---
Bluetooth and wireless media. Works just as expected. Test were done only with a Nokia BH-503 headset (couldn't test on the car, and neither did I want to spend time going to the car and test it on the BMW Pro-Logic system) but on those headset it made them literally vibrate on the ears, extremely good quality sound, deep bass, crystal clear trebbles and warm mid-tones. Again, I didn't manage to get a single crackle or pop on the speaker drivers which means the equalization done by this engine is sensible and perfectly limited/compressed. The settings I used are posted in the third screenshot.
-----Conclusion-----
The solution posted here works fine, while extensive testing the app still shows that is consumed 0% battery, so the battery drain is minimal.
The application works perfectly after reboot and closing from the recents screen, there were no modifications done/or excluded from the battery optimization screen.
This application is not a booster, this application is a DIGITAL SOUND PROCESSOR controlling the Qualcomm core (was built for this back in the day) and upscaling the audio resolution.
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Q: Does this app require any tampering with the system?
A: No, this app is installed as a normal app from the link provided (Play store link)
Q: Does this app work as a system wide equalizer and integrates in other apps?
A: Yes, yes it does, and from my testing it works with all media players (the equalizer option opens up the app), Youtube, Games, etc.
Q: Does this app consume system resources while processing?
A: Yes and no. Of course you need system resources for processing but they aren't that intensive at least for MP3 processing but for FLAC/ALAC processing things get a little more frisky as shown in the 4th screenshot attached.
Q: How's the battery drain overall with FLAC and MP3 playback?
A: Depending on the method of listening the drainage is different, but even on Bluetooth the consumption didn't affect my battery overall.
Q: Does this enable AptX?
A: No. This has nothing to do with that. But while AptX and SBC are not that different in base audio quality, this pushes the codec to 328kbps and upscales the audio to a resolution of 48khz which is ideed great for maxed out mp3 quality over Bluetooth, which again is based on the source files.
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