The original module was created by acervenky over in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/themes/mod-speaker-headphones-volume-boost-t3828314
And whilst it works for the Mix 3 it breaks the proximity sensor. This modified version restores the functionality of the proximity sensors.
I also added 3 variants, each makes the earpiece louder and louder. Use the loudness 2 and 3 at your own risk. Loudness 3 increases the overall max volume of the device by about 25% in my testing.
Note: MIUI only. Whilst it works on AOSP based roms it breaks bluetooth audio.
updates
Update 1
Loudness 2 & 3 fixed, should now actually be louder
Installed, worked well .
Will try louder and loudest later
nukeclears said:
The original module was created by acervenky over in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-8/themes/mod-speaker-headphones-volume-boost-t3828314
And whilst it works for the Mix 3 it breaks the proximity sensor. This modified version restores the functionality of the proximity sensors.
I also added 3 variants, each makes the earpiece louder and louder. Use the louder and loudest ones at your own risk. I have not extensively tested the louder variants so report back any issues with them.
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Thanks I tested the loudest and I'm ready to test a few more if you want to crank it up a bit?
I find the loudest to be perfectly fine, no distortion and sounds like the speaker can handle it without any issues.
Cheers for sharing .....:good:
Work with miui rom?
Saintrheno said:
Work with miui rom?
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of course
954wrecker said:
Thanks I tested the loudest and I'm ready to test a few more if you want to crank it up a bit?
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Use at your own risk, prolonged use could damage the speaker. Or it could not. I wouldn't really know.
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Use at your own risk, prolonged use could damage the speaker. Or it could not. I wouldn't really know.
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Thanks again for the work. They all sound the same so perhaps my magisk is messed up? Maybe the top speaker just has a limit to the level it allows?
954wrecker said:
Thanks again for the work. They all sound the same so perhaps my magisk is messed up? Maybe the top speaker just has a limit to the level it allows?
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Hmm odd, i'll check it out. Could be some limitation. I'll see about changing some other things to see if I can get it working better.
954wrecker said:
Thanks again for the work. They all sound the same so perhaps my magisk is messed up? Maybe the top speaker just has a limit to the level it allows?
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Could you confirm if this one is louder?
is bluetooth audio working?
nukeclears said:
Could you confirm if this one is louder?
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Yes it's much louder up top.
Saintrheno said:
is bluetooth audio working?
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I tested BT headphones, BT speaker, BT car audio. Calls and music both worked normally for everything.
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Could you confirm if this one is louder?
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Thank you very much for this mod, it works well. I was disappointed to learn that the flagship mix 3 was released without stereo speakers
Has anyone tried this on Xiaomi.eu yet?
JMac22 said:
Has anyone tried this on Xiaomi.eu yet?
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works for me on 10.0.2.2 EU Rom with Magisk 17.3
Mix 3 stereo loudness 3.zip -works on MIUI Global 10.2.1.0 with Magisk 17.3
It only sounds a little distorted when you put your ear near the top speaker, but from a normal distance you won't notice it. Thanks!
Thanks loudness 3 works perfectly on Global xiaomi.eu 10.2.2.0 and with ViPER4Android
Much better than the single bottom firing speaker
my top speaker is damage.........
my top speaker is damage and i inistall stoke rom and no thing new
Joe Hamed said:
my top speaker is damage and i inistall stoke rom and no thing new
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Could you explain exactly what happened? I've been using the latest test mod for 3 weeks and everything works great.
Related
I've read somewhere that AOSP offers worse sound quality than Sammy ROMs.
Something about AOSP not having access to Samsung drivers, which is the general argument people give for camera quality comparisons as well. The sound chip is from Wolfson, not Samsung though, so wouldn't that mean the sound would remain the same?
My question is not about the volume being low, or using equalizers, but on overall audio quality and fidelity when listening to music (eg.). Is there an audible difference between the ROMs or do they play back the same?
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I've read somewhere that AOSP offers worse sound quality than Sammy ROMs.
Something about AOSP not having access to Samsung drivers, which is the general argument people give for camera quality comparisons as well. The sound chip is from Wolfson, not Samsung though, so wouldn't that mean the sound would remain the same?
My question is not about the volume being low, or using equalizers, but on overall audio quality and fidelity when listening to music (eg.). Is there an audible difference between the ROMs or do they play back the same?
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What does it matter to you and your 20$ earphones?
Choristav said:
What does it matter to you and your 20$ earphones?
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It matters to me and my $200 headphones
johnnyspritz said:
It matters to me and my $200 headphones
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Why would you use those on a cellphone though?
Other than that, I have personally not seen any difference in sound quality. I have however noticed a slight buzzing sound when you have a high level of volume and a system sound is reproduced. Since system sounds usually have about a 3-second playback time and only half of that is the actual sound, I can hear some of the 'static'. Doesn't bother me too much.
Well, thanks for the reply anyhow
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Well, thanks for the reply anyhow
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Use latest supported boeffla kernel (CM or Omni- depends on used rom), download Boeffla Config V2, go to sound engine, enable orchis audiophile and prepare to be amazed (or do your own tunning)
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk
I have previously used his "Nero" mod for my axon and with the new release of his mod "Sauron" it sounds even better. I highly recommend you axon 7 owners to check out his mods and try them for yourself.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/soundmod-ainur-audio-t3450516
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I have previously used his "Nero" mod for my axon and with the new release of his mod "Sauron" it sounds even better. I highly recommend you axon 7 owners to check out his mods and try them for yourself.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/soundmod-ainur-audio-t3450516
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I second this.
senny22 said:
I have previously used his "Nero" mod for my axon and with the new release of his mod "Sauron" it sounds even better. I highly recommend you axon 7 owners to check out his mods and try them for yourself.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/soundmod-ainur-audio-t3450516
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Hi,
You asked there that "Will the Sauron mod be able to fully utilize the AKM dac/amp of the Axon 7?"
Have you got confirmation, because I didn't find answer there.
If yes, could you please tell us in few sentenses what is the benefits of this mod from audiophile point of view. Just because any Nougat ROM sounds greatly. Thanks.
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Hi,
You asked there that "Will the Sauron mod be able to fully utilize the AKM dac/amp of the Axon 7?"
Have you got confirmation, because I didn't find answer there.
If yes, could you please tell us in few sentenses what is the benefits of this mod from audiophile point of view. Just because any Nougat ROM sounds greatly. Thanks.
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Hi! I haven't got any answer yet but if I would describe the sound I would probably say that the bass is tighter and less "all over the place". The vocals are more detailed as in it's easier to hear things such as the singer slightly swallowing some air. The highs I'm not to sure about but I will say that the detail is really good without any fatigue. I just started using the mod yesterday so I'm not completely sure about the difference but the noticable thing are what I wrote above and that it generally sounds "better".
I compare this mod with my HD 598 and on Lineage OS. With and without the mod.
If you look at the third post, looks like there's a mod that includes DAC support. It's not available yet but it was edited two days ago saying "Soon"
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Hi! I haven't got any answer yet but if I would describe the sound I would probably say that the bass is tighter and less "all over the place". The vocals are more detailed as in it's easier to hear things such as the singer slightly swallowing some air. The highs I'm not to sure about but I will say that the detail is really good without any fatigue. I just started using the mod yesterday so I'm not completely sure about the difference but the noticable thing are what I wrote above and that it generally sounds "better".
I compare this mod with my HD 598 and on Lineage OS. With and without the mod.
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Thanks for your reply. Actually I thought different things, mainly technical related feature why mod would make sound quality more clear, than the factory. Is there any DAC related parameter or else what can be set or change? Or anything else what you think can be useful to understand what is the benefit of this mod.
obladi64 said:
Thanks for your reply. Actually I thought different things, mainly technical related feature why mod would make sound quality more clear, than the factory. Is there any DAC related parameter or else what can be set or change? Or anything else what you think can be useful to understand what is the benefit of this mod.
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I am just as curious as you on that point but unfortunately the only one who knows that is the creator of the mod. If you ever find something interesting though pls let me know.
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I am just as curious as you on that point but unfortunately the only one who knows that is the creator of the mod. If you ever find something interesting though pls let me know.
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I'll try to find more details and share it here.
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I'll try to find more details and share it here.
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Thanks
This mod isn't made for Axon 7.
It aims to provide adjustments for Qualcomm, Exynos and Mediatek devices with default/integrated DAC.
There's zero mods for Axon 7 audio yet...
Sent from my Axon 7!
Luhccas-X10 said:
This mod isn't made for Axon 7.
It aims to provide adjustments for Qualcomm, Exynos and Mediatek devices with default/integrated DAC.
There's zero mods for Axon 7 audio yet...
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How do you know? It does something to sound at least because it doesn't sound the same without the mod. And also AudioFX doesn't effect the sound with the mod enabled.
Yes, it seems to change it. Still audio is the big disappointment for me on this phone. With my best iems I sometimes I prefer the sound of my tab s2...
obladi64 said:
Hi,
You asked there that "Will the Sauron mod be able to fully utilize the AKM dac/amp of the Axon 7?"
Have you got confirmation, because I didn't find answer there.
If yes, could you please tell us in few sentenses what is the benefits of this mod from audiophile point of view. Just because any Nougat ROM sounds greatly. Thanks.
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Yes, I worked with the AINUR creator on this. It DOES support.
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How do you know? It does something to sound at least because it doesn't sound the same without the mod. And also AudioFX doesn't effect the sound with the mod enabled.
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Because our device needs specific changes.
That's why took so long for a proper sound under LOS and AOSP ROMs.
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Yes, I worked with the AINUR creator on this. It DOES support.
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It is gr8. Then may be you can share some technical detail what is benefit of it, why it is better than factory of Axon 7.
Luhccas-X10 said:
Because our device needs specific changes.
That's why took so long for a proper sound under LOS and AOSP ROMs.
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Yes but there could be changes that don't affect the hardware side of things but the software. For example it could do something with the outputted data from let's say Spotify.
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It is gr8. Then may be you can share some technical detail what is benefit of it, why it is better than factory of Axon 7.
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I would really like some input on what the mod actually does as well.
One observation on what it does, apart from the subjective experience of how it sounds:
I was trying out new stock version B02 for G.
With sauron installed, and playing through USB Audio Player Pro with bit perfect checked (not sure if this makes a difference when only playing through phone...) there is no difference between ordinary sound and hi-fi sound in settings.
If I uninstall sauron there is a difference again.
With sauron it sounds like an improved version of the non hi-fi setting, which is good I think, since as the hi-fi setting mostly seem to make the sound a bit v shaped, with increased and bloated bass.
// And... When playing through tidal app, with S installed, there IS a difference between hi-fi setting and non hi-fi, and interestingly the difference is much larger than it is without sauron, like two different types of sound, and the non hi-fi sound closer to what you get with UAPP, but UAPP improves it a bit.
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Yes but there could be changes that don't affect the hardware side of things but the software. For example it could do something with the outputted data from let's say Spotify.
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The point is: the files needed to make a difference in this modification are left untouched by these "tweaks".
The .so for AK, for example...
What it does we can do by just disable SoundFX under settings/apps.
You should try
Does this mod break The Dolby atmos Feature like The arise sounds does?
Thx
Hi, all audio enthusiasts!
So recently I purchased a pair of Sennheiser IE80. These IEMs are known to be VERY sensitive and thus you need a really good DAC unless you want background noise in your music.
When I first plugged these IEMs into my phone I was hugely disappointed, the sound was pretty good I guess but there was this constant annoying background noise whenever audio was playing. This was noticeable even when listening to high tempo EDM music with a very low dynamic range, and when I tried some acoustic music with a higher dynamic range the background hiss completely ruined the music experience for me.
Disappointed as I was I decided to ditch LOS and get back to stock and try the audio there since I've always poor battery life on ALL nougat Roms anyway I decided to try the latest Stock Marshmallow build (B11).
The standard HiFi option sounded very poor, I think even worse than LOS but I'm not completely sure as A/B testing is practically impossible. When I turned on the Super Hifi option, however, ALL background hiss had vanished and the sound just got to another level!!! This could only mean two things; either LOS based Roms have some very funky audio processing or (whats most likely) Only stock builds use the best DAC which is presumably the AKM 4491. I haven't tried Nougat but I suspect that the audio is more or less the same ass on Marshmallow.
TL-DR: Only stock build uses the best DAC (AKM 4491).
Where to turn on the Super Hifi option?
It is using the AK dac without genuine drivers. It is not going to sound great the way it is being forced to work. If drivers could be found then maybe it would be like stock.
Sui77 said:
Where to turn on the Super Hifi option?
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Sound and vibration --> Headset HiFi --> Super
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It is using the AK dac without genuine drivers. It is not going to sound great the way it is being forced to work. If drivers could be found then maybe it would be like stock.
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Yeah this could be accurate. Anyway LOS has hiss, Stock with Super setting doesn't.
Has anyone tried this fix for LOS rom? Or the latest nightly if the patch is merged?
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Has anyone tried this fix for LOS rom? Or the latest nightly if the patch is merged?
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That was merged mid to late April. It is on all of the Los/asop roms now.
I dont know many why many people using wrong DAC number it should be AKM4490 or 4961
When using earphones in the POCO F1 to play PUBG, the sound is distorted, unbalanced and is way too low even though the sound/audio is set at 100% (In game & In System), Otherwise, the sound output through earphones in every other app is very good. Has anyone else encountered this issue? Any one know a way around? I don't think mine is a defective piece because all other apps provide a very good output.
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When using earphones in the POCO F1 to play PUBG, the sound is distorted, unbalanced and is way too low even though the sound/audio is set at 100% (In game & In System), Otherwise, the sound output through earphones in every other app is very good. Has anyone else encountered this issue? Any one know a way around? I don't think mine is a defective piece because all other apps provide a very good output.
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I am facing this issue too
hmmm software or hardware issue ?
facing the same issue.
Probably you all have .18 update? I face it too and im on that update.
This is so sad. Yes it must be the .18 update that causing this. Hope they fix it soon. I can't play games with poor audio quality: (
Aimara said:
hmmm software or hardware issue ?
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It can't be, because audio is perfect on music and YouTube
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This is so sad. Yes it must be the .18 update that causing this. Hope they fix it soon. I can't play games with poor audio quality: (
It can't be, because audio is perfect on music and YouTube
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i just gotten mine poco loco , tested fine on pubg using earphones
Aimara said:
i just gotten mine poco loco , tested fine on pubg using earphones
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MIUI version?
zengraviz said:
MIUI version?
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miui 9.6.14.0
Aimara said:
miui 9.6.14.0
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do not update it to 9.6.18.0 you will get same problem as me
Oh ,this seem like latest update,didn't know got newer one
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do not update it to 9.6.18.0 you will get same problem as me
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Yep. Updated to 9.6.18.0 yesterday and screwed pubg for myself. Before then was working fine. Curse you Xiaomi. You don't even know this bugs you add with each update.
How can it affect just PUBG and not other games?
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Yep. Updated to 9.6.18.0 yesterday and screwed pubg for myself. Before then was working fine. Curse you Xiaomi. You don't even know this bugs you add with each update.
How can it affect just PUBG and not other games?
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it not just pubg, almost every other games are affected (3d grapihc games)
Even speakers ? sucks. I can hear the sound if the volume is around 80 to 90 % and no sound at all (very minimal, only can hear if speaker kept close to ear) when volume is below 50%.
You guys have this problem too?
Hey, guys! I'm experiencing the same issue with volume and sound quality through headphones when using apps like Soundcloud and TuneIn Radio. And when I pause the music and unpause it, it plays at normal volume and quality for like 1 second, then it gets distorted again. It's odd, because in youtube the sound quality and volume seem fine. I'm using KZ-ATES in-ear headphones and the phone is on the lastest firmware (MIUI 9.6 Global Stable 9.6.18). I've tried tweeking some sound options in the phone settings and searching for some extra audio settings in the Developer Options (didn't find any), but still no change. I've send my feedback to Xiaomi, hoping for a quick fix.
zengraviz said:
do not update it to 9.6.18.0 you will get same problem as me
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So the problem was new update 9.6.18.0,I thought mine poco f1 is defective.Sound also distorted when playing Asphalt Xtreme not just Pubg .I hope there fix this issue asap.
PUBG
Im also facing the same issue.
sandeepsrinivas7 said:
When using earphones in the POCO F1 to play PUBG, the sound is distorted, unbalanced and is way too low even though the sound/audio is set at 100% (In game & In System), Otherwise, the sound output through earphones in every other app is very good. Has anyone else encountered this issue? Any one know a way around? I don't think mine is a defective piece because all other apps provide a very good output.
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Fix is coming soon Xiaomi-POCO GLOBAL said via twitter account. So, wait.
Agreed. 18 has sound issues, in gane volume is very low and distorted.
i fix sound too low when play pubg mobile by installing volume booster from google play. Just set to your preference (mine is 7-10%), i can clearly hear sound of footstep even footstep my character using earphone. BTW miui version is 10.1.3.0
So yeah is it worth rooting and trying out some sound magisk modules when I'm already using PowerAMP with its 24bit 192khz output?
Would love to know please and thank you for your time
Yes! I have viperfx and viper hifi running at the same time and its great! (requires Audio Modification Library). I would also suggest to remove default audiofx app so that it doesn't conflict with these 2, with an system app uninstaller and then reboot and youre good to go!
Yes they do, I currently use Viper4Android but i've tried Dolby Atmos and Ainur Sauron, all worked.
They are definitely worth it if you're an audiophile or just listen to a lot of music in general, great improvements can be made with these mods. There are no non-root solutions that come even close to what these mods can do, especially compared to viper or ainur sauron.
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Yes they do, I currently use Viper4Android but i've tried Dolby Atmos and Ainur Sauron, all worked.
They are definitely worth it if you're an audiophile or just listen to a lot of music in general, great improvements can be made with these mods. There are no non-root solutions that come even close to what these mods can do, especially compared to viper or ainur sauron.
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I added ainur sauron with viper now that you mention, experience is now amazing!!!
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Yes they do, I currently use Viper4Android but i've tried Dolby Atmos and Ainur Sauron, all worked.
They are definitely worth it if you're an audiophile or just listen to a lot of music in general, great improvements can be made with these mods. There are no non-root solutions that come even close to what these mods can do, especially compared to viper or ainur sauron.
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Dolby Atmos? On what ROM, oreo or pie?
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Dolby Atmos? On what ROM, oreo or pie?
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Using the version in this thread
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Xiaomi.eu 9.3.14
Using the version in this thread
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I see. That's not Dolby Atmos. It's Dolby Digital Plus, and yes, there is a difference. That's why I was confused when you wrote Dolby Atmos, which is not ported to PIE, yet.
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Yes! I have viperfx and viper hifi running at the same time and its great! (requires Audio Modification Library). I would also suggest to remove default audiofx app so that it doesn't conflict with these 2, with an system app uninstaller and then reboot and youre good to go!
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how did you get it to work
i have it all but it still doesn't work
specifically "processing:no"
I still haven't installed any mods yet because I'm not convinced it would actually make a difference. I am happy with PowerAMP and it outputting to 24bit 192khz so I ask would Viper4Android sound better then what I'm already using? My PocoPhone F1 is paired with a pair of 1More Triple Driver in ear headphones
Anyone?
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Anyone?
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It's very worth it, these mods DO work, and they work well, a lot of customizations and optimizations, give viper a try and see it for yourself, it's the single biggest enhancement you can make to mobile audio. Especially since SD 845 has a good DAC that can output pretty good audio.
Nothing non-root even compares to what viper and airun sauron do, just give it a go, 10min to setup.
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It's very worth it, these mods DO work, and they work well, a lot of customizations and optimizations, give viper a try and see it for yourself, it's the single biggest enhancement you can make to mobile audio. Especially since SD 845 has a good DAC that can output pretty good audio.
Nothing non-root even compares to what viper and airun sauron do, just give it a go, 10min to setup.
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Have you used V4A and PowerAMP (not together) to compare the audio output? As I understand V4A can't output as high quality as what PowerAMP can
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Have you used V4A and PowerAMP (not together) to compare the audio output? As I understand V4A can't output as high quality as what PowerAMP can
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V4A can work with Poweramp just by disabling "Direct Volume Control".
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I still haven't installed any mods yet because I'm not convinced it would actually make a difference. I am happy with PowerAMP and it outputting to 24bit 192khz so I ask would Viper4Android sound better then what I'm already using? My PocoPhone F1 is paired with a pair of 1More Triple Driver in ear headphones
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I used to be skeptical about these types of mods, but when you've set it up the way you like it, man, the difference is night and day! I personally use both V4A and Ainur Sauron, used in conjunction with audio modification library of course.
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V4A can work with Poweramp just by disabling "Direct Volume Control".
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But that is not what I'm asking lol
Thanks for the reply though
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Have you used V4A and PowerAMP (not together) to compare the audio output? As I understand V4A can't output as high quality as what PowerAMP can
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I haven't used PowerAMP in a while since all my audio library is on Spotify with high quality streaming, so can't really help you much, you have to try it yourself
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I haven't used PowerAMP in a while since all my audio library is on Spotify with high quality streaming, so can't really help you much, you have to try it yourself
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It's cool, I understand. I'm trying to stay away from rooting because I'm not planning on keeping the PocoPhone F1 for much longer. I will be moving to the LG G8 Thinq as soon as it comes out anyway. I just hope with the LG G8 Thinq I don't need to touch V4A lol it's also hard to decide because the 1More triple driver in ear headphones are really really good and at the moment I can't decide if I need V4A because they are that good
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It's cool, I understand. I'm trying to stay away from rooting because I'm not planning on keeping the PocoPhone F1 for much longer. I will be moving to the LG G8 Thinq as soon as it comes out anyway. I just hope with the LG G8 Thinq I don't need to touch V4A lol it's also hard to decide because the 1More triple driver in ear headphones are really really good and at the moment I can't decide if I need V4A because they are that good
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Understandable mate, i've heard LG phones have the best mobile DAC's out there, so V4A shouldn't be as important as it is here. I praise V4A because even tho my headphones are pretty good, there are certain audio enhancements which I cannot live without. Btw, rooting doesn't leave permanent changes on your phone, unrooting is just as easy and doesn't break any system functionality
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Understandable mate, i've heard LG phones have the best mobile DAC's out there, so V4A shouldn't be as important as it is here. I praise V4A because even tho my headphones are pretty good, there are certain audio enhancements which I cannot live without. Btw, rooting doesn't leave permanent changes on your phone, unrooting is just as easy and doesn't break any system functionality
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Yeah I have used V4A and have rooted phones many times before. It's just the first time I have brought myself a really really good pair of headphones and I can't decide if V4A is needed because I'm outputting my 320 encoded MP3's with PowerAMP to 24bit 192khz and it already sounds great with the pair of 1More's. I just can't imagine it getting better with V4A
I've just tested v4a with using Poweramp bro(by disabling dvc from Poweramp)
I also had the same doubt and bte I've already rooted my phone and installed v4a ... I'm a chronic user of poweramp too!
Nothing can compare to the clarity and bass enhancement driven by Poweramp dac...you can rest assure and satisfied that you don't have to root or thinking if using v4a is best for you