I am happy to present my StereoMOD based on „Dontbelieve MOD” from Xperia Z1. I did tweak Xperia Z’s „snd_soc_msm” file among others in order to achieve real stereo speakers on a mono speaker phone like XZ, ZR and ZL.
Compatibility range 4.3 – 4.4.4; Android L – stock roms, custom stock-based roms, custom based rom and possibly many other roms.
AROMA Installer- noob and user friendly
How does the StereoMOD work?
• Sony did a good job with the earpiece speaker – loud and crisp. Giving the build quality we decided to use it as an additional speaker to achieve stereo.
• When the phone rings, when you get a notification, when you listen to music/radio or even while you are in a call (speakerphone), instead of hearing everything through an awfully small speaker, you’ll have two speakers, one for the Left, the other for the Right channel.
• So, it’s easy. Earpiece speaker works together with the main speaker to achieve real stereo and surround effect on your phone. Just like the Z2 or Z3 but better in many aspects.
• When the phone rings, when you get a notification, when you listen to music/radio or even while you are in a call (speakerphone), instead of hearing everything through an awfully small speaker, you’ll have two speakers, one for the Left, the other for the Right channel.
• So, it’s easy. Earpiece speaker works together with the main speaker to achieve real stereo and surround effect on your phone. Just like the Z2 or Z3 but better in many aspects.
Features:
• Stereo speaker output for:
• S-Force Surround – optional;
• Manual control over volumes (guide below).
o Media (music, videos, you name it);
o Notifications and ring-tone;
o In-call stereo speakerphone.
• Recovery aroma flash which gives you control over what should or should not be installed:o Notifications and ring-tone;
o In-call stereo speakerphone.
o Option to make a backup of your current settings – and restore;
o Auto Left and Right channels swapping according to device rotation;
o S-Force Surround ported from Xperia Tablet Z (Included with Auto channel swapping, Only for Stock 4.4.4);
o Stereo FM radio;
o Stereo Ringer;
o Stereo in-call speakerphone;
o Custom channel assignment (you can choose which speaker to be assigned to which channel – L-R).
o Headphone boost;
o Custom volume menu (in which you choose how loud each channel should be in order to get the desired volume and the right balance between earpiece and main speaker);
o Uninstall option.
• Auto-channel swapping (L-R; R-L) according to device orientation (auto-rotate must be enabled)o Auto Left and Right channels swapping according to device rotation;
o S-Force Surround ported from Xperia Tablet Z (Included with Auto channel swapping, Only for Stock 4.4.4);
o Stereo FM radio;
o Stereo Ringer;
o Stereo in-call speakerphone;
o Custom channel assignment (you can choose which speaker to be assigned to which channel – L-R).
o Headphone boost;
o Custom volume menu (in which you choose how loud each channel should be in order to get the desired volume and the right balance between earpiece and main speaker);
o Uninstall option.
• S-Force Surround – optional;
• Manual control over volumes (guide below).
Requirements and Installation
• Requirements:
- Customisable
Note: Exception only for Stock Sony 5.0 user, please choose KK as an option in Aroma or use KK Express package below, instead of LL version. For other rom please follow the installation instructions normally.o Xperia Z, Xperia ZR, Xperia ZL (mod can be adapted for other devices with the snd_soc_file but giving the specific device config you should consult me first);
o Stock, or Stock Base 4.3-4.4.4-5, Dirty Unicorn v7.8(4.4.4), KMA AOSPA 30/07 or possibly all custom roms, you name it.
o Root access;
o Working recovery;
o Now compatible with Android L.
• Installation: o Stock, or Stock Base 4.3-4.4.4-5, Dirty Unicorn v7.8(4.4.4), KMA AOSPA 30/07 or possibly all custom roms, you name it.
o Root access;
o Working recovery;
o Now compatible with Android L.
- Customisable
o Download the latest version of StereoMod (Aroma flashable zip);
o Flash it through recovery;
o Follow the Aroma installer steps and make a backup (just to be safe);
o Select your preferred features; channel configuration, channel volumes and proceed to install;
o Reboot.
- Expresso Flash it through recovery;
o Follow the Aroma installer steps and make a backup (just to be safe);
o Select your preferred features; channel configuration, channel volumes and proceed to install;
o Reboot.
o Download the latest version of StereoMod (Express flashable zip);
o Flash it through recovery;
o Reboot.
o If it's not balance properly for your device, use the customizable version instead.
o Flash it through recovery;
o Reboot.
o If it's not balance properly for your device, use the customizable version instead.
Manual installation, manual controls and manual uninstall:
To test out the mod and auto channel swap you can try these samples:
• Left/Right Stereo Audio/Visual Test.: http://youtu.be/dvqbq_0jZ_U
• Dolby Digital - HD Surround Sound Test: http://youtu.be/PvnlpPWAcZc
To use Auto Channel Swapping correctly please check Metallijim Tutorial:• Dolby Digital - HD Surround Sound Test: http://youtu.be/PvnlpPWAcZc
• Stereo Sound Mod For Xperia Z: http://youtu.be/9TJF9q-exOo
Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any damage caused by this mod. Eg, your phone is broken, you miss any important call, alarm didn't go off and you were late for work, or your earpiece is busted. It's your own risk. Proceed with Caution, you have been warned. [the mod should be all-time stable – unless you modify something inside the snd file].
Download Links:
Current Version:
- v5.0-AROMA - https://app.box.com/s/npt9ww44m6cdin8nfumo8l2vm5rdxk44
mirror - http://d-h.st/twOR - v5.0-LL-Express - https://app.box.com/s/m8gmnk9tb4z4h5m7wiqjhybs3yj6d52w
- v5.0-KK-Express - https://app.box.com/s/5x4zsd9q5tjo5d4483zf67yog5xrbjfs
Previous Release
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Changelog:
;Contributors: [not in a specific order]: dontbelieve; Metalijim; androidfreak70; Sebi673; Cr33D OrB; Kelvin98 and many others whom helped me in this project.
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