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Hey guys...
ScreaMySkrillEX here..
This is an audio mod made specifically for the ZUK Z2(all variants) on the request of @devabhi..
I currently have made this mod for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3(kenzo) and this is gonna be my 2nd device..
Coming back to the mod, this is purely based on hardware tweaks and modding rather than software mods like Dolby atmos, viper4android, etc. which make changes at software-level.
This mod globally enhances the music experience.
What does it do(currently)?
This mod actually enables the earpiece speaker also along with the bottom-firing speakers. So you have a dual speaker config like the HTC10 has where the purpose of the speakers are same. The loudspeaker is untouched but the earpiece behaves like a mid-range booster and adds some more detail for the speaker audio output. I have also some minor tweaks to the headphone audio also. This mod enables CLS_H_HIFI mode during headphone audio playback which should make your listening experience better than stock.
Install Instructions:
1) Download the latest release of shox Audio Mod.
2) Reboot to recovery.
3) Flash the zip.
4) Reboot.
5) Magic.
This mod supports all other software mods like Dolby atmos, viper4android, etc without breaking their functionality and supports all ROMs.
Read the second post for download link, more info and tips.
Thanks to:
@chdloc - Has thought me many things. I learnt most of the tweaking from his advice's and suggestions.
@UltraM8 - For his Ainur SAURON audio mod.
@zhuhang - For his Viper4Android and IRS samples.
@ZeroInfinity - For his contribution to the android community. Has done many great works in audio modding section. His works were the inspiration for me.
@devabhi - For PMing me to add support this device too. This mod is here because of him.
@ahh988 - For being a prominent tester for this mod. Most of the testing has been done by him. This mod is alive thanks to him.
Link to the google drive folder which contains flashable zip of all releases:
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5ratNhH-7mGa1I4VW5wMXlmYjg
Recommended tips:
1)This mod works(should work) on all ROMs and kernels. If there is any compatibility issues or other requests, please post a reply. I will definitely respond to it.
2)Flash Ainur Sauron audio mod made by @UltraM8 along with this mod for a much better experience.This is currently the best audio mod which is the cleanest..Please thank him for his great work...
Link here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/soundmod-ainur-audio-t3450516
3)Users who need more tweaking to the audio can use Viper4Android.
Link here:http://vipersaudio.com/blog/?page_id=25
4)I have included some of the best IRS samples for viper4android(according to me). So try it out if you are using viper4android for complete control over your music. Extract the zip and place the contents in viper4android/kernel directory of your internal storage.(the zip provided is not recovery flashable).
5)People who use MX player for videos can enable SW audio boost which will further increase the sound levels through speakers without any distortions..
It is recommended not to listen through speakers at full volume for longer periods.. Keep the volume low by 1 or 2 steps from the max.
6)People who think that the present max volume through headphones isn't enough can install viper4android and increase output gain to 6dB in master gate..
My personal Viper4Android settings:
Master power - on
Playback gain control - off
FET compressor - off
Viper DDC - on, set to sennheiser hd558
Spectrum extension - on, set to 1.0
Firequalizer - off
Convolver - off
Differential surround, field surround, headphone surround+, reverberation - all set to off
Dynamic system - off
Viper bass - off
Viper clarity - off
Tube sound simulator - off
AnalogX - on, set to extreme
My earphones :
1) Sennheiser cx180 street-II - daily outdoor use.
2) Skullcandy Ink'D - used rarely.
3) Sony MDR-ED12LP - used when I'm at home.
Changelogs:
V1 - *initial release.
*increased amp gain for more headphone volume and decreased DAC gains to remove distortions.
*added dual speaker config like htc10.
V1.1 - *added support to flyme OS(thanks to @sonictrain for reporting)
V1.2 - *enabled compander for headphone audio to increase the amp gain to the max.
*readjusted earpiece and loudspeaker audio for both htc10 and stereo version.
*added a new version called stereo version
*htc10 version is the default dual speaker config which I had made in the initial release of the mod.
*stereo version enables stereo playback through speaker audio. Earpiece behaves as left speaker and loudspeaker behaves as the right speaker. Its a true stereo effect. You can check it out with stereo test music or app.
V1.3 - *added support for stock ZUI ROM (thanks to @ahh988)
*added a new version called stock version which only makes changes to audio through headphone jack without touching anything else. So now you have three versions:
1)stock version
2)htc10 version
3)stereo version
*made some changes to volumes of all streams from 87(ZUK stock) to 84(hardware stock value). I don't know why did ZUK people kept it at 87. This will remove distortions in headphone e audio.
*added an impedance selection for people who use headphones with high or low impedance. The installer configures the amp settings appropriately to give you the best audio experience possible.
*Increased amp volume from stock value 12 to 16 for low impedance and 20 for high impedance to boost headphone jack output volume without causing any distortions.
*added ota survival script for the mod.
*finally, integrated the mod into an aroma installer.(thanks to @MOVZX)
*Retuned stereo version to balance the audio and give a perfect sound (thanks to @ahh988)
*added 24-bit audio rendering through headphone jack output to increase sound quality.
Need more testers people.
I currently don't own the device so you guys should help me in making this mod more featured.
And you all are most welcome for your suggestions..
Please test the mod and tell me what's missing and what's wrong with your device audio outputs.
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Waiting for someone brave to come along.... Looks promising though!
danbrown162 said:
Waiting for someone brave to come along.... Looks promising though!
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Hello there!
Tried the mod?
Can you be a tester for this please?
ScreaMySkrillEX said:
Need more testers people.
I currently don't own the device so you guys should help me in making this mod more featured.
And you all are most welcome for your suggestions..
Please test the mod and tell me what's missing and what's wrong with your device audio outputs.
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Hi there!
Flashed "shox_Audio_Mod_Dual_ZUKZ2_V1.zip", rebooted, but I'm missing the last step I can't see the magic!
Am I forgetting some step?
I'm on Zuk z2 Plus with twrp 3.1 by Fedor and FlymeEU 1.5 by JJ17 with Darkmoon kernel.
sonictrain said:
Hi there!
Flashed "shox_Audio_Mod_Dual_ZUKZ2_V1.zip", rebooted, but I'm missing the last step I can't see the magic!
Am I forgetting some step?
I'm on Zuk z2 Plus with twrp 3.1 by Fedor and FlymeEU 1.5 by JJ17 with Darkmoon kernel.
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Does the earpiece play sound??
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Does the earpiece play sound??
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Nope, I'm not getting sound from the earpiece.
sonictrain said:
Nope, I'm not getting sound from the earpiece.
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I need your help then.
Goto /system/etc and copy files starting with mixer to your storage and send me those files.
ScreaMySkrillEX said:
I need your help then.
Goto /system/etc and copy files starting with mixer to your storage and send me those files.
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May I attach a Mega link?
sonictrain said:
May I attach a Mega link?
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No problem. Put it..
ScreaMySkrillEX said:
No problem. Put it..
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Here it is: https://yadi.sk/d/saOExZ4X3Khd24
sonictrain said:
Here it is: https://yadi.sk/d/saOExZ4X3Khd24
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V1.1 uploaded to drive folder.
Flash it and see once...
@sonictrain
Flyme OS which you use has mixer_paths_tasha_z2_plus.xml also along with the original one. Seems like the ROM uses the z2 plus xml.
So my mod wasn't working..
Please check v1.1.
I have uploaded it to google drive folder.
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@sonictrain
Flyme OS which you use has mixer_paths_tasha_z2_plus.xml also along with the original one. Seems like the ROM uses the z2 plus xmp.
So my mod wasn't working..
Please check v1.1.
I have uploaded it to google drive folder.
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Thanks mate! It works now
Guys New update is here..
Its v1.1 now..
Changes:
*added support to flyme OS(thanks to @sonictrain for reporting)
nice work,keep going
Thanks for the mod! But what's new on version 1.2_stereo and 1.2_htc10?
What's is the difference between them?
And I think the earpiece volume could be a little higher.
I'm on AEX 4.3 with ARISE Sound Mod (Dolby Plus + ICE)
jhobc said:
Thanks for the mod! But what's new on version 1.2_stereo and 1.2_htc10?
What's is the difference between them?
And I think the earpiece volume could be a little higher.
I'm on AEX 4.3 with ARISE Sound Mod (Dolby Plus + ICE)
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Sorry there, forgot to update the changelog.
Check the second thread, now its updated.
Waiting for someone to patch dolby atmos for this device . It will be awesome because of the amplifier present inside the headphone jack.
mhdazhar said:
Waiting for someone to patch dolby atmos for this device . It will be awesome because of the amplifier present inside the headphone jack.
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I've flash it with z5 walkman mod by @androidexpert32 and (in my opinion) the sound improve much better for high quality music
balizm said:
I've flash it with z5 walkman mod by @androidexpert32 and (in my opinion) the sound improve much better for high quality music
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Can you provide link+instruction??
Please look to this original thread for update
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-xperia-z5-premium-walkman-including-t3252123
babalizm said:
Please look to this original thread for update
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/mod-xperia-z5-premium-walkman-including-t3252123
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The link for download is removed
Rakibboss said:
The link for download is removed
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Do you have it?? Then please upload it and share.
Rakibboss said:
Do you have it?? Then please upload it and share.
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Sorry mate
Since it decided against the rule of xda community, i didn't dare to post it for you here..
But you always welcome to email me [email protected]
mhdazhar said:
Waiting for someone to patch dolby atmos for this device . It will be awesome because of the amplifier present inside the headphone jack.
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Why Dolby Atmos when you can install the latest version of Viper4Android?! [emoji6]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3697415
Inviato dal mio Mi A1 utilizzando Tapatalk
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Why Dolby Atmos when you can install the latest version of Viper4Android?! [emoji6]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3697415
Inviato dal mio Mi A1 utilizzando Tapatalk
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Its simpler
balizm said:
I've flash it with z5 walkman mod by @androidexpert32 and (in my opinion) the sound improve much better for high quality music
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already flash..nothing happen..can't find the music player
mhdazhar said:
Waiting for someone to patch dolby atmos for this device . It will be awesome because of the amplifier present inside the headphone jack.
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Checkout at
https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-p2/themes/viper-atmos-sony-beats-t3704878
Works with all sd625 devices and many more.
Just use Ahrion's Dolby Axon 7 Atmos port and his Viper4AndroidFX magisk modules. They work perfectly. Also get the universal deep buffer remover if Spotify and other streaming apps don't get the equalizer changes from those two mods
how i can use Viperfx4 and dolby together .....
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how i can use Viperfx4 and dolby together .....
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1-Uninstall all existing sound mods (except stock fx)
2-Flash DolbyAtmos_Axon7_Oreo_Unity_2.25.18.zip
3-Flash ViPER4Android_FX-v1.5.2.zip
4-Flash Universal_deep_buffer_Remover-v1.3.zip
5-Flash Audio_Modification_Library-v1.4.7.zip
6-Reboot
All done within magisk manager. Item 4 & 5 available in magisk repo, item 2 & 3 need to Google.
mhdazhar said:
Waiting for someone to patch dolby atmos for this device . It will be awesome because of the amplifier present inside the headphone jack.
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Try this Dolby Atmos awesome sound on mi A1 :good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-a1/themes/8-0-dolby-atmos-axon-7-oreo-port-t3739009
all this stuff who need permissive selinux mod are really worty considering the risk?
riccetto80 said:
all this stuff who need permissive selinux mod are really worty considering the risk?
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Depends on what you want.
Security vs ability to make those modification.
You should be (hopefully) fine as long as you are cautious.
Just using this phone as a music player and library .
I use google play music , gaana , gramophone , vlc app all d time . Just want to know your experiences of sound quality on different roms .
Currently on pixel experience .
anujagarwal said:
Just using this phone as a music player and library .
I use google play music , gaana , gramophone , vlc app all d time . Just want to know your experiences of sound quality on different roms .
Currently on pixel experience .
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What you generally use to listen music phones loudspeaker or headphones
Shubhamkkm said:
What you generally use to listen music phones loudspeaker or headphones
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Room speakers 2.1
anujagarwal said:
Room speakers 2.1
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Ok then you may not require any audiophile rom to be installed on your phone as quality of audio does not depend on input device (partially). It mainly depend upon your output (may be speaker or headphones).
But sound processing is also a term you should glance at (good in our phone z2 plus as it has SD820):good:
Shubhamkkm said:
Ok then you may not require any audiophile rom to be installed on your phone as quality of audio does not depend on input device (partially). It mainly depend upon your output (may be speaker or headphones).
But sound processing is also a term you should glance at (good in our phone z2 plus as it has SD820):good:
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Okay ! Thanks ?
Is there any audiophile rom , for headphones or home theater system ?
just use custom mod like dolby,viper and shox audio to improve your loudspeaker, earphone and etc. i have used it all in my phone with cusrom miui9 latest build for zuk z2
DivineBeats 10.0
I use DivineBeats 10.0 Infinity on AEX 4.6. It is a single zip file with both Dolby and Viper. Give it a try and believe me you would be amazed to hear the sound quality. Moreover the sound effect can be applied globally.
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I use DivineBeats 10.0 Infinity on AEX 4.6. It is a single zip file with both Dolby and Viper. Give it a try and believe me you would be amazed to hear the sound quality. Moreover the sound effect can be applied globally.
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Link please
sidS6 said:
Link please
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http://divinebeats.github.io/
What I hate Dolby is that it can't set different profile for different sound output. I don't want to apply any eq or sound mod for phone speaker as it tends to distort easily with my taste of sound for headphone/bluetooth speaker. This is the reason why I always refuse to use Dolby.
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I use DivineBeats 10.0 Infinity on AEX 4.6. It is a single zip file with both Dolby and Viper. Give it a try and believe me you would be amazed to hear the sound quality. Moreover the sound effect can be applied globally.
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Thanks !
Now its complete package :
Citrus 3.6 ( 28/1/2018 )
divine beats 10.0
Latest GoogleCamera-Pixel2Mod-Arnova8G2-V2
( with lens blur and portrait mod , its faster )
As we know,there are many Google Camera mods out there but require root and Camera hal /api2.
But here i will post those gcams which works without root on our device!
The camera quality is better then the stock camera!Rest we know about the Gcam mods...
1.Google Camera by Scrubber:-
This app is released by developer Scrubber 4pda.
The app is quite stable no force stop faced by me yet.
Portrait mode working on both front and back camera
PIXEL 2 XL MOD:-DOWNLOAD
Normal MOD v5.1:-DOWNLOAD
2.Google Camera by Arnova8G2:-
PIXEL 3 MOD v5.3:-DOWNLOAD
3.Google Camera by BSG:-
NORMAL MOD v5.1:-DOWNLOAD
NORMAL MOD v5.3:-DOWNLOAD
TRY OTHER CAMERA MODS FORM HERE:- CAMERA MODS
And do report which one works for you,I will add it in op
Note:- I ain't the developer of these mods,credits goes to the original developers respectively.
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As we know,there are many Google Camera mods out there but require root and Camera hal /api2.
But here i will post those gcams which works without root on our device!
The camera quality is better then the stock camera!Rest we know about the Gcam mods...
1.Google Camera by Scrubber:-
This app is released by developer Scrubber 4pda.
The app is quite stable no force stop faced by me yet.
Portrait mode working on both front and back camera
PIXEL 2 XL MOD:-DOWNLOAD
Normal MOD:-DOWNLOAD
2.Google Camera by Arnova8G2:-
PIXEL 3 MOD:-DOWNLOAD
3.Google Camera by BSG:-
NORMAL MOD:-DOWNLOAD
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Which one of these has audio on video working? :/ I installed a few from the collection (Not this one) and all has no audio recording issues.
None of them support video recording,all gets force closed while switching to record ...is any alternative option
iamiliyax said:
None of them support video recording,all gets force closed while switching to record ...is any alternative option
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This one works for video but I don't get audio!!
Link
smyaknti said:
This one works for video but I don't get audio!!
Link
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Try this one
video works with audio and other stuff work as charm
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/.../MGC_5.3.015_B-S-G-based_v.1.0.14_TlnNeun.apk
iamiliyax said:
Try this one
video works with audio and other stuff work as charm
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/.../MGC_5.3.015_B-S-G-based_v.1.0.14_TlnNeun.apk
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Sorry, no audio yet. Any suggestions as to what to do?
iamiliyax said:
None of them support video recording,all gets force closed while switching to record ...is any alternative option
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Note:- If you get ftc while switching to video mode,
just change the video quality to 720 p for both front and back in settings
Is there any way to increase bass in dolby audio when earphones plugged in
It just limits me till+3db ..and its not much
If have any solution plz provide
iamiliyax said:
Is there any way to increase bass in dolby audio when earphones plugged in
It just limits me till+3db ..and its not much
If have any solution plz provide
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Ss plz
iamiliyax said:
Is there any way to increase bass in dolby audio when earphones plugged in
It just limits me till+3db ..and its not much
If have any solution plz provide
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Unplugged your headphone then you will be able to change db in Dolby.
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Sorry, no audio yet. Any suggestions as to what to do?
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Try this version https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_6.1.013_B-S-G-based_v.0.4_TlnNeun.apk
AkshayBhilare said:
Try this version https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/MGC_6.1.013_B-S-G-based_v.0.4_TlnNeun.apk
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Thanks, but the september patch update fixed the issue
Some post the best pics from front and back using this cam
I own a moto one power and this version of gcam works perfectly in my device,but there is no slowmo or night sight. But everything works awesome,no force stop ,no freezing ... nothing.
My rooting days are over, I'm looking for a Viper4Android alternative
Unfortunately there is no alternative for v4a. I'm also searching last two years but there is really no alternative. Either rooting or no v4a, that's simple for understanding!
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My rooting days are over, I'm looking for a Viper4Android alternative
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A great alternative to Viper for non-rooted devices is using Neutron Music Player.
With proper configuration it can sound really good. Moreover, it has native support for hi-res audio. Viper's main disadvantage is it down/up samples to 48Khz and limits the bit depth to 16 bit. The S20 family of devices have powerful DACs capable of 384Khz/32 Bit audio so if you have hi-res audio files it would work well. The only disadvantage to using Neutron is its learning curve. It's not as user-friendly as Viper but can sound about as good with the right setup.
A good equaliser that does boost the sound is Mega equaliser , but be carefull as you could blow your speakers with the loudness togle , its free with ads or without ads for $1.49 from inside the app , works perfect on my note 10+ and note 9
Try this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noozxoidelabs.eizo.rewirepro
Though the app has not been updated since ages...sounds good.
peekie said:
A good equaliser that does boost the sound is Mega equaliser , but be carefull as you could blow your speakers with the loudness togle , its free with ads or without ads for $1.49 from inside the app , works perfect on my note 10+ and note 9
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good and power app, thank you
Even on rooted s20 viper or james dont work thanks to exynos
yodainascoda said:
Even on rooted s20 viper or james dont work thanks to exynos
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I think you need a custom kernel with selinux enabled!
Gesendet von meinem SM-G988N mit Tapatalk
GOODEV
Best S20 Ultra sound booster app is Volume Booster by GOODEV, https://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?f=1332&t=3525762&hilit=goodev, it's too loud really but perfect for the hard of hearing.
Mega Equalizer for me. Boosts volume like volume booster by goodev but has an equalizer too
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.daniel.equalizer&hl=en_GB
galaxy2019 said:
Best S20 Ultra sound booster app is Volume Booster by GOODEV, https://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?f=1332&t=3525762&hilit=goodev, it's too loud really but perfect for the hard of hearing.
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ffs mate dont post cracked apps on here especially from that site that just pushes so much adware
I use Stellio music player, which have plenty of sound enhancements and is, IMHO, the closest to Viper I used on previous rooted phones.
yodainascoda said:
Even on rooted s20 viper or james dont work thanks to exynos
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For me it's working fine on rooted SM-G988B
blixer said:
For me it's working fine on rooted SM-G988B
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Hello,
Can you tell how did you make it work on your phone?
blixer said:
For me it's working fine on rooted SM-G988B
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Whats your theme?
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G9860 met Tapatalk
JcGabrie said:
Hello,
Can you tell how did you make it work on your phone?
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Got it working by
1. Install viper
2. Open it
3. Tap on install 'drivers' (your phone will reboot
immediately)
4. 0pen Viper and enjoy
If it doesn't work the first time, install drivers again
There was no need to flash any other module in magisk.
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Whats your theme?
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Swift Black Substratum and Hex Installer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brit.swiftblack.layers&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=project.vivid.hex.bodhi&hl=en_US
Wavelet is a good application for music lovers.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-wavelet-headphone-specific-t4097957/page1
brian5259 said:
Wavelet is a good application for music lovers.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-wavelet-headphone-specific-t4097957/page1
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Amazing. Thank you soo much.
blixer said:
For me it's working fine on rooted SM-G988B
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my device sm-g9860 snapdragon model (rooted) doesnt work
need help. Viper4Android installed and working via Magisk. As soon as I am on the home screen, it switches off in the background. If I start viper4android it runs again immediately. Now the strange... When I start the browser, for example, viper is running. Music runs in the background. Except on the home screen. When the screen turns off, viper is off again. What could be the reason for this?