Audiophile Discussion - Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Guides, News, & Discussion

Hello fellas,
This is a thread for audiophiles. We will focus on the audio experience and let other enthusiasts share ideas and experiences.
This is a dynamic thread. Help us update this thread to the best.
BEST WORKING AUDIO MODS​
Shox Audio Mod (by ScreaMySkrillEX )​
Unleash the audio quality of your Redmi Note 3!
This is a sound mod especially designed for the Redmi Note 3 Pro (kenzo /kate) and its Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 chipset.
It also offers the option for enhancing audio via speaker,
It is a hardware level modification that enables the disabled CLS_H_HIFI DAC mode of our chipset that enhances the sound.
The aim of this mod is to offer the ability to take full advantage of the IIR filter implementation offered by Qualcomm audio codecs (WCD93xx). The IIR filters are implemented in hardware as a cascade of five biquads that can be designed independently.
FEATURES :
It enhances the soundstage and just ensures a clean audio to be put-out by the hardware. It increases the dynamic range of bass and treble the device can handle.
It enables HiFi or high-performance audio on your smartphone without any hissing sound.
The filters are implemented in hardware and independent of the ROM, kernel, and media playback software used.
It is fully compatible with other audio mods like Ainur audio, ARISE sound, ExtremeBeats, and also Viper, James DSP
The additional impact on battery usage is virtually non-existent
Options for enhancing speaker audio:
HTC 10, which uses the earpiece as a secondary speaker
Stereo, which uses the earpiece as the second speaker to provide true stereo sound from speakers.
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link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/themes/audio-mod-hardware-based-best-audio-t3598455
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A.R.I.S.E Sound Systems™​A.R.I.S.E. Sound Systems™ is an established and renowned Android audio development project known best for its cutting edge sound systems and trendsetting techniques, perhaps known even more for its unmatched support and assistance for users and its unrivalled community, breaking XDA records for activity - accolades only possible by doing things the right way, every day.
Many contributors make this project possible by managing the various groups and communities outside of XDA, providing the highest level of courteous assistance available anywhere. These contributors, many behind the scenes, are the backbone of this project and allow us to grow day by day in every aspect of the project. They are recognized as contributors towards the bottom of the OP. And of course, the entire ARISE™ family and community, the lifeblood of the project and an exemplary example of a forum's thread at its finest.
link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/r-s-e-sound-systems-auditory-research-t3379709
Dolby Atmos for Oreo
link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/themes/mod-dolby-atmos-oreo-8-1-t3734338
Viper4Android
This is a magisk module, but you can also flash it on system in the recovery incase you are not a Magisk user
XDA thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-viper4android-fx-2-5-0-5-t3577058
It is also availabe on Magisk Manager's download section
BEST MUSIC PLAYERS​
Poweramp
There are several versions of Poweramp out there. The last stable version is V2 which is availabe on google play.
There is also a V3 alpha and a V3 beta available on the official forum which offer Hi-res audio output.
V3 alpha is the almost fully functional version with older UI and V3 beta offers a brand new UI but some of the menu components are missing yet.
Official website: http://powerampapp.com/
Forum: http://forum.powerampapp.com/
Neutron
Neutron is the professional music player with a high quality 32/64-bit audio rendering engine which delivers the best possible Hi-Fi grade quality of sound on mobile device.
The reliable, platform independent, native core provides consistent behavior on all devices. Carefully developed DSP effects such as Parametric or Graphic EQ, Compressor, Surround Sound, Crossfeeder, Crossfader, Tempo, Pitch and others, help to tune audio to a desired result.
Neutron can source music files from device or network sources such as SMB/CIFS, UPnP/DLNA, FTP, WebDAV and send audio either to headphones, or directly to USB DAC or to UPnP/DLNA or Chromecast renderer without a format limitation!
Neutron is developed for audiophiles and those who really love and value music. Consider using Hi-Fi/Hi-End audio hardware for the best result.
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Official website: http://neutronmp.com/
Forum: http://neutronmp.com/neutronforum.html
Google Play: http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neutroncode.mp
Player Pro
Since there's no brief introduction on the official website, I'll fill the description later.
Just remember, you also need to buy the DSP Pack to benefit from 32-bit float output!
Official website: https://www.aplayerpro.com/
Forum: https://www.aplayerpro.com/forum
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbig.playerprotrial&hl=en
Don't forget to discuss about your ideas upon the given mods and players. Name some good ones yourself!

How to check the audio output
You can analyze your device's audio output using a simple adb command:
1. If you have a rooted device, simply install a terminal emulator (or enable the one in the developer options if your rom has one)
type
Code:
su (then grant root)
dumpys media.audio_flinger
Then it will give you an output like this:
Code:
*some piece of code*
Input thread 0xee003300, name AudioIn_196, tid 18938, type 3 (RECORD):
I/O handle: 406
[B][U]Standby: no[/U][/B]
[U]Sample rate: 16000 Hz[/U]
HAL frame count: 320
HAL format: 0x1 (AUDIO_FORMAT_PCM_16_BIT)
HAL buffer size: 640 bytes
Channel count: 1
Channel mask: 0x00000010 (front)
[U] Processing format: 0x1 (AUDIO_FORMAT_PCM_16_BIT)[/U]
Processing frame size: 2 bytes
Pending config events: none
[U]Output device: 0x2 (AUDIO_DEVICE_OUT_SPEAKER)[/U]
Input device: 0x80000004 (AUDIO_DEVICE_IN_BUILTIN_MIC)
Audio source: 6 (voice recognition)
AudioStreamIn: 0xf02fd4f0 flags 0 (AUDIO_INPUT_FLAG_NONE)
Hal stream dump:
Fast capture thread: no
Fast track available: no
FastCapture not initialized
1 Tracks of which 1 are active
*some piece of code*
you should look for the one which is not in standby (bolded and underlined for you)
2. If your device is not rooted, install adb.
Connect your phone to the computer. Make sure you have "USB Debugging" enabled in the developer options.
Go to the adb install folder, hold shift button then right-click. Click on "Open Powershell/Command Prompt window here" to open adb.
once loaded, type
Code:
adb devices
It will ask for permission on the phone. Immediately accept to continue. Then you can a list of connected devices so you know that adb has detected your device
Then type:
Code:
adb shell dumpsys media.audio_flinger

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Guys, which oreo roms currently support Poweramp's Hi-res outputs?
I checked through the adb, the rom which I'm currently using(ABC) doesn't.
I heard that AEX oreo also doesn't support hi-res till now. However some dude posted a screenshot that the "Experimental hi-res output" of build705alpha is working on NOS. Can you please check and report?
What about nougat roms?

I mean, seriously, yall just use MIUI's default music player? Blackplayer EX? Pulsar? Shuttle?
No audiophile of any kind??

mehrshad.shafaghi said:
Guys, which oreo roms currently support Poweramp's Hi-res outputs?
I checked through the adb, the rom which I'm currently using(ABC) doesn't.
I heard that AEX oreo also doesn't support hi-res till now. However some dude posted a screenshot that the "Experimental hi-res output" of build705alpha is working on NOS. Can you please check and report?
What about nougat roms?
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Nitrogen Os support experimental hifi audio in Poweramp.
I m the one who posted those ss

mpschahal16 said:
Nitrogen Os support experimental hifi audio in Poweramp.
I m the one who posted those ss
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Cool. What about OpenSL ES HD? Have you tried that on NOS?

mehrshad.shafaghi said:
Cool. What about OpenSL ES HD? Have you tried that on NOS?
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Opensl Es hd not working

Back when I got my device I preferred Neutron in blind test vs Poweramp and I still stick to it. AIMP gets as close as I would expect from a free player.
Also Biohazard sound mod for any mainstream music, flat and clean for classical.
P.S. I might check out Player Pro some day

How tp make the audio mods work. Evrytime i try to flash these, i get some kind of errors and messed up sound server.

I only use viper, the magisk module works in every Oreo ROM. My favourite audio player is vanilla player. I'm using retro player ATM. But I don't have your standards. Also shox don't work for me anymore, get bootloops every time I flash it.

Tatoh said:
I only use viper, the magisk module works in every Oreo ROM. My favourite audio player is vanilla player. I'm using retro player ATM. But I don't have your standards. Also shox don't work for me anymore, get bootloops every time I flash it.
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Contact the developer on telegram. He can help you.

pritamdutt said:
How tp make the audio mods work. Evrytime i try to flash these, i get some kind of errors and messed up sound server.
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Which mod are you trying to install?

I've been trying to make Ainur Sauron work on kenzo, but I feel like the mod isn't fully working. I'll add it to the thread once I found it working. For now, I found the Qualcomm soundlib options in useroptions file useful. Dirac Hardware Hexagon addon is also working (however I don't like it). You can try it if you like the dirac effect found in MIUI roms.
My primary problem for now is the non-working hires audio capabilities of oreo roms. "None" of the audio mods or audio plugins solve the problem. All work on Nougat but not on oreo. Donno who is the culprit

Can someone list all the 24bit enabled ROMs?

any of y'all use external DACs?

IvanKurnia said:
any of y'all use external DACs?
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Not me, my broke ass can't afford any DAC for now. How come you asking?

mehrshad.shafaghi said:
I mean, seriously, yall just use MIUI's default music player? Blackplayer EX? Pulsar? Shuttle?
No audiophile of any kind??
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i dont use Miui.
my kernel is Agni, and oreo bootleggers rom.
music player is retro(stock in bootleg rom) rarely used. mostly im using spotify.
im flashed AinurSauron, AinurjamesDSP, and shox audio. but im only using viper for adjustment sound to my preferences. my listening device right now is KZ ED16 earphone.

Any further development regarding Hi-res audio support in Oreo or even Pie ROMs? I can't get it work in Neutron MP even in Nougat. It just emits a high-pitched sound even if no song is playing. However in Poweramp it works fine and in combination with Agni kernel the sound output is pretty good. Since Nougat ROMs are no longer being updated I would like to move on to Pie but this is a big drawback.

mehrshad.shafaghi said:
I mean, seriously, yall just use MIUI's default music player? Blackplayer EX? Pulsar? Shuttle?
No audiophile of any kind??
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When it comes to sound software has a very little role to play. If you use cheap headphones with the best amp it won't make them sound like expensive ones. Stop acting like you know everything.

Related

Amazon Fire TV

DEVELOPMENT
Connect Using ADB:
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/connect-adb.html
Install APKS:
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html
APPS Working:
Adobe Flash with Firefox *Thanks destinal*
Allcast - Reported
CBS - Reported
Charter TV - Reported by Me
DirectTV App Tablet/Phone - Reported
Dish Anywhere - Reported
Dropbox - Works but you cant install apk this way
Firefox *Thanks PHAMOS1*
Remote. Media Center TV *Thanks PHAMOS1*
ES File Explorer *Thanks PHAMOS1*
MLB TV Premium *FireTv Version* Bypass Restrictions
MX Player *Thanks PHAMOS1*
AirReceiver *Thanks PHAMOS1*
HBO GO *Thanks PHAMOS1*
TimeWarner App *Thanks georgieff*
WWE Network - Works
Xbox Music - Reported
Xfinity TV Go - Works - Reported
Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client- Reported
XBMC Versions that work
Frodo XBMC
SPMC 12.4.2 *Thanks Koying from XBMC* Download
SPMC 12.4.2 Launcher Edition *Thank to mastafunk* Download
XBMC for Ouya 12.3.2 - Download
Gotham XBMC
XBMC 13.1 *Thanks Koying from XBMC* - Download
APPS NOT Working:
Popcorn Time - Reported - Needs Mouse, video very choppy
Live TV with HomeRun Prime:
Ouya Store on Fire TV: Instructions
IPTV Server Setup on Fire TV: Instructions
Emulators:
ePSXe for Android - Reported
FPse for Android - Installs but reports that the controllers arent registering correctly - Reported
Snes9x EX+ - Reported
Hardware Working:
Keyboards/Mouse
Logitech K320 - Reported
Logitech K400r - Reported
Logitech K520 - Reported
Logitech K750 - Reported
Logitech K800 - Reported
Logitech MX5500 - Reported
Lenovo Mulitimedia Remote N5902 - Reported
Hausbell Mini H7 2.4GHz Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad for PC
Mele Pro F10 - *Thanks MejDam*
DiNovo mini - Keyboard works but no mouse *Thanks DealLQ* - Reported
FAVI Entertainment SmartStick Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad Mouse - Reported
Controllers
Xbox 360 Wired - Reported
Xbox 360 Wireless with Dongle - Reported
PS4 Wired - Buttons map incorretly FIX
Ouya Controller - I have tested
Madcatz Mojo (with dongle) - I have tested
Moga Controller - Reported
MCE Remote Contro
ARtec VRC-1100 - Reported
Video Formats:
720p - Works - SPMC, XBMC for Ouya, gotham release
1080i - Works - SPMC, XBMC for Ouya, gotham release
1080p - Works - SPMC, XBMC for Ouya, gotham release
My SPMC Audio Settings:
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Audio
DTS: Works (SPMC and XBMC FireTv Version through HDMI and through optical audio)
Dolby Digital: Works (SPMC and XBMC FireTv Version through HDMI and through optical audio)
Loseless Audio: have these options disabled under system - audio - disable DTS-HD and TrueHD else you'll get nothing but static. DTS-MA files will passthrough as DTS and TrueHD files will be in stereo
Custom Splashscreen
Custom Splashscreen by elmerohueso
Full Picture
authors link: http://s2.postimg.org/6zlxaix93/Splash.png
Custom Splashscreen by reaven
Full Picture
authors link: http://oi59.tinypic.com/2mi409g.jpg
How to Install splash screen:
move splash.png to platform-tools folder then run the command for your version of XBMC
For XBMC on Ouya Version:
adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/tv.ouya.xbmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png
For SPMC Version:
adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/com.semperpax.spmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png
For Regular XBMC (gotham v13) Version:
adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png
Different Launcher
Modifications on FIre TV
Root - HERE
Auto boot to XBMC
AutoPilot - Download
Once Installed, launch Application and select your XBMC version from the list of apps. Reboot and done.
Block Updates
You Need to have a Router that is capable of URL Blocking and block the following address.
http://firs-ta-g7g.amazon.com/
Post
Spoof Installed location - Thanks to Koying
adb install -r -i com.amazon.venezia <apk file>
What Doesnt Work
VC1 decoding - Amazon Doesn't support it
HD audio (DTSMA and TrueHD) - Android Limitation
24fps - Android Limitation
Take A ScreenShot Credit to htpcforall
adb shell screencap -p /storage/emulated/legacy/Pictures/Picture.png
This box is indeed tempting, hopefully (or probably) will get custom roms, I am in a country where the amazon services are limited so thats not of any interest to me. I use a generic RK3188 TV stick atm, its good but its cheapness is a drawback. Hopefully the build quality and performance of this box will be a worthwhile upgrade...
The mojo looks nice but is a bit too pricey, this amazon box hits the right price bracket for me
Sweet! I was heading here to post up this info and seen yours.
We need this thing rooted!! I have the Amazon store and all but what I bought through it is limited plus they don't always get all the games/apps.
Definitely going to need root.
The only thing I am wondering is if DTS pass through works.... not a deal breaker if not.
Also if I slap a harddrive in the USB port will it read it. I know that almost all revs of Android will but there are some instances that it doesn't.
This is definitely looking sweet. Just bought one! Getting it on Friday. If we're able to root, and it works better than the Roku 3, I'm selling the Roku pronto, along with my ChromeCast
lets go XBMC
+1
r3zon8 said:
lets go XBMC
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Yes yes come on cookers!! Root and xbmc!!
reddragon72 said:
Sweet! I was heading here to post up this info and seen yours.
We need this thing rooted!! I have the Amazon store and all but what I bought through it is limited plus they don't always get all the games/apps.
Definitely going to need root.
The only thing I am wondering is if DTS pass through works.... not a deal breaker if not.
Also if I slap a harddrive in the USB port will it read it. I know that almost all revs of Android will but there are some instances that it doesn't.
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i thought the DTS pass through depends on the application not the device. on the mojo DTS wasnt supported on vanilla XBMC until i installed the Ouya XBMC version 12.3.2
https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/Xbmc for ouya_12.3.2.apk
peter33a said:
Yes yes come on cookers!! Root and xbmc!!
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Can't wait for root/custom rom and and and XBMC
mejdam said:
i thought the DTS pass through depends on the application not the device. on the mojo DTS wasnt supported on vanilla XBMC until i installed the Ouya XBMC version 12.3.2
https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/Xbmc for ouya_12.3.2.apk
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Pass through is hardware dependent not software.
When pass through occurs the software simply streams the bits through to the end device (stereo) and it decodes, nothing happens to the data on the software end.
If the chips do not support this pass through node then the software will have to decode and pass that through to the end unit sometimes in PCM. In most cases this means the software will decode and down sample it to 2channel and out put it to the stereo through HDMI.
To date not many devices support HDMI pass through and usually when one is supported the other one is since the same node is used for both. A license is still required for the device playing the move even though it is simply passing the sound data on to another payer and this is where a lot of companies go south, they don't want to buy the license.
At any rate the Ouya(Tegra 3) has hardware support for pass through but took a few software revisions to allow the hardware to talk to the software.
reddragon72 said:
Pass through is hardware dependent not software.
When pass through occurs the software simply streams the bits through to the end device (stereo) and it decodes, nothing happens to the data on the software end.
If the chips do not support this pass through node then the software will have to decode and pass that through to the end unit sometimes in PCM. In most cases this means the software will decode and down sample it to 2channel and out put it to the stereo through HDMI.
To date not many devices support HDMI pass through and usually when one is supported the other one is since the same node is used for both. A license is still required for the device playing the move even though it is simply passing the sound data on to another payer and this is where a lot of companies go south, they don't want to buy the license.
At any rate the Ouya(Tegra 3) has hardware support for pass through but took a few software revisions to allow the hardware to talk to the software.
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according to the tech page:
Audio Support for Dolby Digital Plus, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch Stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Looks promising.
mejdam said:
according to the tech page:
Audio Support for Dolby Digital Plus, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch Stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Looks promising.
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So Koush ordered one!!
It can only get better from here!!!!!
I got mine earlier today. I enabled ADB debugging. It uses ADB network connections. Could I conceivably side-load APK's that aren't currently available on the Fire TV, or will they not work since they weren't developed for the device?
UPDATE: Yes, you can push APK's and run them, but the do not run correctly. The app that I tried (WWE Network) opened, but the display is sideways and magnified.
jcjr81 said:
I got mine earlier today. I enabled ADB debugging. It uses ADB network connections. Could I conceivably side-load APK's that aren't currently available on the Fire TV, or will they not work since they weren't developed for the device?
UPDATE: Yes, you can push APK's and run them, but the do not run correctly. The app that I tried (WWE Network) opened, but the display is sideways and magnified.
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You could try installing Ultimate Rotation Control and forcing all apps to landscape view. I'm personally interested in side loading Airtight to Airplay audio from my devices so I can potentially replace my Apple TVs with these boxes.
jcjr81 said:
I got mine earlier today. I enabled ADB debugging. It uses ADB network connections. Could I conceivably side-load APK's that aren't currently available on the Fire TV, or will they not work since they weren't developed for the device?
UPDATE: Yes, you can push APK's and run them, but the do not run correctly. The app that I tried (WWE Network) opened, but the display is sideways and magnified.
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HMMM very interesting!
I have the same deal with my Optimus G phone when I have it plugged into the TV.
The magnified is due to the resolution/DPI I'm guessing and may look good once you lock rotation.
Oh and with debug that means that the universal root tool may work! I am not saying try it because I'm not getting blamed if it bricks your device.
Getting closer
rooobbbbb said:
You could try installing Ultimate Rotation Control and forcing all apps to landscape view.
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I was able to correct the orientation problem using that app, however the display is still magnified and the remote cannot navigate to touch buttons/menus.
My skill set is very limited when it comes to these types of things, so I'm sure we'll make more progress once someone more knowledgeable get's a hold of one.
jcjr81 said:
I was able to correct the orientation problem using that app, however the display is still magnified and the remote cannot navigate to touch buttons/menus.
My skill set is very limited when it comes to these types of things, so I'm sure we'll make more progress once someone more knowledgeable get's a hold of one.
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The magnafication is the DPI more than likely.
Are all apps doing it?
Also the touch api is missing and may need to be added. You could try to use a BT mouse or USB mouse to see if the pointer shows up. I am guessing the remote is not an airmouse...
Can you test something for me really quick. Can the voice function open apps? Can you speak into it and say tunein or pandora and the app opens? Kinda curious.
reddragon72 said:
Can the voice function open apps? Can you speak into it and say tunein or pandora and the app opens? Kinda curious.
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You can search for the app via voice control, but it doesn't seem like you can use a voice command to open it.
jcjr81 said:
You can search for the app via voice control, but it doesn't seem like you can use a voice command to open it.
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oh ok well that sucks, wish it could open it.
did you try a usb mouse?
reddragon72 said:
The magnafication is the DPI more than likely.
Are all apps doing it?
Also the touch api is missing and may need to be added. You could try to use a BT mouse or USB mouse to see if the pointer shows up.
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The USB mouse worked, plus I was able to scale the display down in the device settings. Now I just need a way to enable location services.
jcjr81 said:
The USB mouse worked, plus I was able to scale the display down in the device settings. Now I just need a way to enable location services.
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So that mean my Logitech wireless KB/M will work
I'm sure someone will be getting to the android settings soon to help with that.

Beats Ultimate Audio Engine – Asus Zenfone 4/5/6 JB/KK/L

Supported for ASUS Zenfone 4/4.5/5/6 – JellyBean / KitKat / Lollipop Firmwares
FEATURES
-Clear sound
– Beats™ Audio
– Also compatible with the headphones that don’t support audio render of 60kHz
– Where possible, arrange for the conversion of the songs (in background) below 256 kbps to 320kbps
– During playback of songs / sounds make a soft frequency scaling to reduce noise and highlight the track
– It offers more powerful and closed bass
– Efficient even with stock headphones
– Improves a lot the audio call
– Enhance the speakers for playing music without headphones in high quality
-320Kbps Conversion for Crystal clear Audio output
-Increases Sound Output in both Loudspeaker and Line-outs“ENABLE MUSIC MODE IN AUDIO WIZARD TO MAKE IT LOUDER and FULL FUNCTIONAL”
“You can Customize the Beats Audio with the Beats Widget”
Installation
Extract using the Password : mathan.in
Make Sure ADB is Ready
Find patch.exe inside that
Launch it and Follow the Instruction which are Provided in that
TO Revert back,Sideload the Firmware to Restore your Original System Files
Mod Edit: Link removed
This is stolen work of other developer without giving credit to Sathish Tony the developer & copied to his own blog thus claiming to be his own & making money by ad clicks.
Post reported to moderators
Stolen from
http://zenfone-five.blogspot.in/2015/05/beats-audio-engine-asus-zenfone-456.html
This has been reported twice, but since the site the original is on requires adblock be off, which I won't do, it's a shady site to begin with in my eyes.
I'm less interested about who's work this is and more worried about the pay per click download link that this is downloaded from. Pay per click links are not allowed on XDA.
So thread closed.
Regards,
Darth
Forum Moderator

Audio resampler quality in new Android builds? (with test files)

I've only recently realized that new versions of Android upsamples all the audio it plays to some high sample rate like 176.4 or 192kHz. Now, how good this sounds obviously depends on how good the resampler algorithm chosen is
Will those of you with Android 5 or above test out the following two audio files for me?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/abnqmqvlj94r5lx/44.1kHz 0.8 sweep linear.flac?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wvgmomwrcc6yosh/48kHz 0.8 sweep linear.flac?dl=0
These are simply tone sweeps from 0 to 22 and 24kHz respectively, encoded at 44.1 and 48kHz sample rates respectively.
To test these files I would recommend using Poweramp with Direct Volume Control (in Audio->Advanced Tweaks) turned off. This way we're deferring everything to the Android audio system.
They shouldn't sound any different (apart from the 48kHz version having a few more seconds of inaudible ultrasonics at the end) on a proper system.
What you might hear instead is one of the files having warbling over/undertones going up and down, especially toward the end when the actual tone being played goes up into inaudible supersonic territory.
If you do get this kind of result, can you note down for me:
-Phone model
-Android version
-copy of build.prop file, if available--particularly the number that the key af.resampler.quality is set to, if present
-if you run Viper4Android, you can also go to its Driver Status and directly note the output sample rate being used when playing each file.
Let's push the smartphone developers to make resampling artifacts a matter of the past :cyclops:
Sony Z3TC stock kernel/rom, V4A displays system sample rate locked at 48khz, when playing 44.1khz sine sweep introduces audible warbling resampler artifacts in the 44.1khz sampled file. curiously poweramp alpha with sox resampler option doesn't seem to help at all.
Anyone else? There were reports of setting af.resampler.quality values (should be 4 for highest quality) breaking audio system in Android 5 and above. Am curious.
I think build.prop editor can be installed and run to read the value of af.resampler.quality (if exists) without root. At least that's what I found when I revoked root permissions for build.prop editor on my phone.
Hi @Joe0Bloggs
I'm using player pro as music player. The resampling settings I can find is attached below. Why device resampled is mentioned as variable quality ? Should I stick with SW resampler or change it to device resampler ?
PS: both files are playing the same
ashifashraf5 said:
Hi @Joe0Bloggs
I'm using player pro as music player. The resampling settings I can find is attached below. Why device resampled is mentioned as variable quality ? Should I stick with SW resampler or change it to device resampler ?
PS: both files are playing the same
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Because device resampling means handing over control of resampling to the device, in which case quality and power consumption are dependent on device and system settings.
If you want to test how the device itself is handling resampling, you should try the device resampling option while playing those two files.
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Because device resampling means handing over control of resampling to the device, in which case quality and power consumption are dependent on device and system settings.
If you want to test how the device itself is handling resampling, you should try the device resampling option while playing those two files.
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Tested as you said and both files are playing the same with device resampler. (Long pause at end)
I'm using Zuk Z1 running official CM13 snapshot

Shield Experience 5.1 + Kodi 17 - HDMI passthrough

Dear xda Community,
I've got the Shield Android TV from 2015. Until prior firmware versions there was no problem, but with the newest update to the Shield Experience 5.1, I can't get the HDMI passthrough activated to my Yamaha AV-Receiver. Every other device functions as usual. Related to this I can’t find the explicit options in the system settings of Android TV anymore. In the past, there were special options for that.
Most time I watch 5.1 sources via Kodi with the actual version 17. Kodi is configured correct, as I can see. Passthrough and all AV-Receiver supported decoders are activated. I tested many options and ended in a reset of Kodi, which also didn't helped me out. Until now I also didn’t found any other helpful descritptions anywhere here on XDA. I also contacted the nVidia Support first. It didn't helped me either. I had a chat with them and they wanted to contact me within 72 hours. It's 12 days in the past now. Now hopefully you can help me out.
Greetings
Raenzen
Have you tried using SPMC instead? http://spmc.semperpax.com
it is there but if i told you how to find it that would spoil all the fun
hint hint Basic -expert settings mode
I do have the same Problem. And there is a topic in geforce forum. I just stay here if somebody finds a solution.
settings/system click on the cog at the bottom change from standard to expert click on audio move mouse to righthand panel SCROLL DOWN:fingers-crossed:
Haha - I'm in the pro/ expert settings of Kodi already. That would be to easy at all. As I told, everything should set upt correct in there. I'm also activated and controlled the developer options of Android TV. :-/
I'll give SPMC a try and will report back.
SPMC is working fine, so the problem will be with Kodi v17. Thanks for the tip and until it's fixed, SPMC will be my daily driver. I liked Kodi in v17 cause of the better look.
P.S.: Found a part of the problem in Kodi v17. The speaker configuration has to be set to 2.0 regardless of the real setting (5.0 for me). From now on Kodi converts everything in Dolby Digital and sends it to my receiver via passthrough and it's displayed nearly correct in the receiver. The sound is also much better now. For me it is no real passthrough at all. DTS lines and everything else will be converted in prior. Cause my receiver can handle every usual codec on it's own, I would like to do it so. I also activated all available codecs for my receiver in the passthrough settings of Kodi for sure. I'm glad at all that SPMC does the job right as it should.
Raenzen said:
SPMC is working fine, so the problem will be with Kodi v17. Thanks for the tip and until it's fixed, SPMC will be my daily driver. I liked Kodi in v17 cause of the better look.
P.S.: Found a part of the problem in Kodi v17. The speaker configuration has to be set to 2.0 regardless of the real setting (5.0 for me). From now on Kodi converts everything in Dolby Digital and sends it to my receiver via passthrough and it's displayed nearly correct in the receiver. The sound is also much better now. For me it is no real passthrough at all. DTS lines and everything else will be converted in prior. Cause my receiver can handle every usual codec on it's own, I would like to do it so. I also activated all available codecs for my receiver in the passthrough settings of Kodi for sure. I'm glad at all that SPMC does the job right as it should.
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Here you go...
This was long discussed on Kodi's own forum....download the "****ty" of 17.1 RC1 version below from my drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5076OsZGx-_bWhDb2dXSklySUk/view?usp=sharing
File was originally from post 498 of the address below, but download link doesn't work anymore.
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=289735&page=34
I got all DD and DTS passthrough functionality once I installed it. I also was very frustrated when I lost those features going from 17RC4 to 17 final.
Let me know if it work for you as well!!
Raenzen said:
SPMC is working fine, so the problem will be with Kodi v17. Thanks for the tip and until it's fixed, SPMC will be my daily driver. I liked Kodi in v17 cause of the better look.
P.S.: Found a part of the problem in Kodi v17. The speaker configuration has to be set to 2.0 regardless of the real setting (5.0 for me). From now on Kodi converts everything in Dolby Digital and sends it to my receiver via passthrough and it's displayed nearly correct in the receiver. The sound is also much better now. For me it is no real passthrough at all. DTS lines and everything else will be converted in prior. Cause my receiver can handle every usual codec on it's own, I would like to do it so. I also activated all available codecs for my receiver in the passthrough settings of Kodi for sure. I'm glad at all that SPMC does the job right as it should.
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I've been pleased with spmc so far.
It fixes a few of the niggling android issues that Kodi has.
Just to inform everyone else interested. Kodi runs perfect for me again with the newest nightly. I've installed the actual version from the 11th of march and can't figure out any left problems.
You can grab the nightlies right here from there official site:
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/android/arm/Krypton/
Happy to get full HDMI passthrough in combination with the new skin again!
It does not work for me with the latest nightly. I just still get pcm to my yamaha. What are your settings?
Funky-Fab-4Strings said:
It does not work for me with the latest nightly. I just still get pcm to my yamaha. What are your settings?
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Here you've got my system settings in Kodi v17.1. They are in german, but the order is the same as in english for sure. This should be no problem at all. Just for info my Shield TV is connected to a Yamaha RX-V473. Not the youngest model anymore.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Raenzen said:
Here you've got my system settings in Kodi v17.1. They are in german, but the order is the same as in english for sure. This should be no problem at all. Just for info my Shield TV is connected to a Yamaha RX-V473. Not the youngest model anymore.
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Have you updated to kodi 17.6, and if yes, do all the audio options including Dts-hd and Dolby True Hd remain there on the shield?

[F-ZIP] Inguz Audio | Collective SW/HW Audio Modules Thread

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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
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Disclaimer: This is modifying system partition. This is not a Magisk module. Please backup before flashing. There are no uninstaller zip available as of now.
Table of contents:
Page #1 | Sw Modules
• IcePower™ ICEsound
• Arkamys™ OptimSpeaker
• ViperFX 2.5.0.5 - Black Themed
• SRS™ Wow Hd Configurator​
Page #2 | Hw Modules
• Inguz DSP Offload
• Qualcomm Wcdxxxx High Performance​
IcePower™ ICEsound​
ICE Audio Wizard is intelligent audio enhancement software for Windows and Android portable and multimedia consumer products. This software improves the overall audio quality on laptops,smart phones and tablets.
This ICEsound port is the audio enhancement solution used in ASUS Zenfone AudioWizard. Some of it's features has been ported into the module.
ICEpresets: Selecting the ICEsound presets
1. Open Terminal.
2. Type
su
setprop persist.icepreset presetname
3. Reboot.
Available presets:
Speaker: spkmusic, spkmovie, outdoor
Headphones: hpmusic, hpmovie, hpx
Want to use a custom preset? Follow these steps:
1. Move your preset file to /system/etc/icepresets/
2. Rename the file as icesoundpresets_yourpresetname.def
3. Follow the setprop method. Type your preset name in the preset field.
4. Reboot.
Download Link
ESA ICEsound 20170601 - Fortissimo​
Arkamys Optimspeaker
The OptimSpeaker solution for your mobile device will enhance the performance of your integrated speakers by optimizing the audio rendering. It offers you hi-fi audio quality from tiny speakers, gives you clearer and crisper sound, higher volume and deeper basses.
Download Link
ESA Arkamys 20170601 - WereWolf​
ViPER4Android Black Themed
FX is the main control panel of ViPER’s Audio with all popular ViPER’s Audio settings.
This is just a full black themed version of v4a. If you have v4a already installed, install this as an update to it. If you are experiencing driver installation errors, please follow fixed install methods for your device.
Download Link
Download links are attached with the post.​
SRS Processing Configurator
SRS Wow HD is an audio-enhancement suite made up of three SRS technologies:
SRS 3D: SRS Labs calls this "wide stereo imaging and nonfatiguing headphone listening mode." In English, it breaks down like this: When you're listening to headphones, the sweet spot is actually in the center of your head. SRS 3D widens this area of sound so that the music isn't so concentrated in one small spot and makes it sound more as if you were listening in an open environment.
Focus: "Sound-image elevation used in combination with SRS to create a large sound image"--originally conceived for in-car listening, this effect is designed to lift the sound up near your head.
TruBass: "Psychoacoustic bass enhancement to enable deeper, natural bass of audio source material to be perceived over small speaker drivers." This one's my favorite. Essentially, TruBass uses acoustic trickery to make your brain believe that you are hearing bass that is actually in the song but that the hardware (usually headphones) is incapable of creating.
This mod adds WOWHD configurations only if SRS processing was natively supported by the flinger
Download Link
Download links are attached below.​
Compressed DSP Offload​
Inguz DSP module will allow audio to be offloaded to the DSP (if supported by an app). What this means is that mp3/AAC/FLAC compressed audio may be tunneled to the DSP for decoding which will cause a measurable drop in battery consumption while playing audio as your phone can go into deep sleep.
This module disables PCM processing through asound and performs compressed offload playback via DSP.
Once successfully installed, the following terminal command should output all 'closed'.
Code:
su
cat /proc/asound/card0/pcm*p/sub0/status
When your command returns "closed" while audio is playing, then audio processing is offloaded to the DSP. If you are expecting audio to be offloaded to the DSP but the evidence suggests otherwise, check if 7offload (in /system/su.d) is given proper permissions detailed below.
root rwx user --- group --- (aka 0700)
Download Link
Download links in the attachments.
Using DSP Offloading
• Unless the OEM allows for DSP effects processing (e.g. Nexus and Pixel devices do not), you would not be able to apply audio FX.
• None of the third-party effects engines such as Viper would work anymore.
• DSP offload would only work with compressed audio (mp3, AAC, FLAC) and would not work with uncompressed PCM.
Issues
• Audio-video playback may result in A/V sync problems. (No significant lag has been noticed.)
• Compress driver buffer fill error.
Inguz DSP will only work to its full extend with compressed audio sources. Uncompressed PCM 16 bit and 24 bit offloading only works if your device is configured to support them.​
Qualcomm WCDxxxx High Performance​
This module enables high performance audio along with several other on Qualcomm Snapdragon devices, resulting in more efficient utilisation of the on-chip audio processing units.
Download Link
Download links are provided in the attachment
This module works on Qualcomm Snapdragon devices only.​
Installation Procedure
1. Download the release.
2. Reboot to recovery.
3. Install the zip.
4. Reboot to system.
Auditing​
1. Using Log Filtering
Inguz Audio
created by adithbalan​
Work fine Redmi note 3 pro KENZO
bartez1596 said:
Work fine Redmi note 3 pro KENZO
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Cheez. More exciting stuffs are yet to come. Stay tuned. In the meantime sing, dance or whatever and don't forget to hit the thanks button.
Is compatible with other mods??
Fdraco10 said:
Is compatible with other mods??
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Hopefully this may work with every system based mods. Dirac and Arkamys are not in good terms with each other though.
Thread update (20170617)
SRS WOWHD Configurator
- initial release
Inguz DSP Offloading
- enabled offloading of uncompressed pcm. (this require audio policy configured to support them)
- installer now detects system and systemless superSU or init.d. (script by @ahrion)
Thread Update (18.06.2017)
SRS Wow Hd Configurator
- fixed script errors
ViPER4Android
- initial release
Very happy to use these mods, I follow your work from AQstica times, sound even on my old N5 is amazing, i have only a problem installing the modded V4A drivers (I/O error), but even without it i can enjoy music like i never did before. Thank you
Inviato dal mio Nexus 5 con Tapatalk 2
Where exactly in system/ the file of Arkamy will be installed to ? Cause i can't find it
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Where exactly in system/ the file of Arkamy will be installed to ? Cause i can't find it
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Just confirm that libarkamys.so is present in lib/soundfx. It is the only file required.
adithbalan said:
Just confirm that libarkamys.so is present in lib/soundfx. It is the only file required.
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Yes, it's there
At the moment i installed extrememusic 8.8.5 a famous mod that modifies build.prop and audio_policy if i install compressed dsp offload i'm compromising the use of mod overwrite audio_policy, or is it a separate script?
Device in use:
Note 3 N9005 , Rom C9 Aspire 6.0.1 TW , Snap800 .
Thanks for the support :highfive:
Update:
i gave the command to the asound control terminal, I checked before and after extrememusic mod has already changed the asound outputs on closed
i will try to maximize the wdc chip with your mod :good:
Happy to see your mod adhitbalan I have been following your work regularly from telegram group and XDA.
I am curious to if this mod work for Huawei Kirin devices or not.
Good job man✌
Is Qualcomm high performance module compatible with AINUR SAURON?
bonook said:
Is Qualcomm high performance module compatible with AINUR SAURON?
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Sauron includes that setting on sauron_dac.sh script located on /su/su.d
Avoid mixing mods
Updates and More Coming Soon.
I flashed Srs mode and i used this command : su -c dumpsys media.audio_flinger during playback but srs libs are not presented

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