Pardon my ignorance but why do I need to be S-Off to run this? (I am S-off already). Will it modify radio etc files too?
Audio [MOD][2016.02.15] - HK - BS - JBL / Aroma Switcher 5.0.3 / ADSP v62.2.2
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ADSP.img which is part of firmware for sound processing.
Can't flash pieces or parts of a firmware while s-on.
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I see, thanks for the reply. Does that mean that will change my stuff permanently? Because S-Off stuff are usually permanent right?
The installer gives you the option to flash back to boomsound, which then gives you Boomsound ADSP again.
Or you simply flash the latest firmware package for your device to get your stock one back.
Nothing is "permanent " with s-off.
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You da man. I'll report back in a few minutes after flashing. By firmware package you mean RUU?
RUU, or separate firmware package, if someone has posted one for your variant.
There are threads with most of them...
I only keep up the ones for my own variant, Verizon.
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Unfortunately don't think it worked. I ran the HTC stock music app (used Viper4Android) and configured viper, but no difference. Any tips or ideas?
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This is what I see in the V4A status:
V4A doesn't require s-off, the HK MOD does.Unfortunately don't think it worked. I ran the HTC stock music app (used Viper4Android) and configured viper, but no difference. Any tips or ideas?
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This is what I see in the V4A status:
Anyhow, if you're not using SuperSu for root, then you'll need to use a permissive kernel or set selinux to be permissive, using sepolicy changer app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47397991
That will fix your abnormal issue. V4A requires it.
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I am using the latest SuperSU 2.76 Stable systemless. Is that a problem?
Use the app in the link in my last post and set to permissive.
I may need to update the V4A installer and add a systemless root option.
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Perfect, I flashed a zip called permissive.zip and everything works. Thanks a lot for your hard work.
Unfortunately don't think it worked. I ran the HTC stock music app (used Viper4Android) and configured viper, but no difference. Any tips or ideas?
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This is what I see in the V4A status:
Go to '/system/etc' and find 'htc_audio_effects.conf' and rename it to 'htc_audio_effects.conf.bak' and reboot :highfive:
Just in case you or somebody else is searching, and they are permissive and it still doesn't work:good:
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My V4A installer, actually properly edits that audio config file as it states in my V4A post.Go to '/system/etc' and find 'htc_audio_effects.conf' and rename it to 'htc_audio_effects.conf.bak' and reboot :highfive:
Just in case you or somebody else is searching, and they are permissive and it still doesn't work:good:
So, if using the MOD from here, that shouldn't be deleted.
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@santod040 That's awesome! Some of us weren't lucky enough for that. Even after multiple attempts :silly: Yeah I saw it worked for you, just wanted to throw it out there because no one had said anything as of yet
Have you tried to mess with H/K or any other audio mods as of yet? I have noticed something strange though... It's like Gain Control keeps music from clipping so it lowers the overall volume when bass hits hard. It doesn't matter if you use Convolver or AGC in V4A or if V4A is active or installed or not... I have disabled Adaptive Sound etc etc and You could disable everything and it still happens, it is just less notice able under most conditions... This is ROM specific. Just imagine how many tries it took me to figure that out. Odd bug... But I'm starting to think its not just a bug because other phones in general have done this same thing in the past (friends phones that are stock as well). I'm thinking it is a common occurrence, just can't figure out why. Maybe just a Anti-Clipping function; which is annoying as crap
On another note our phone has never done it until now. Atleast early native Sense versions didn't. I still love this ROM doe 
Will this mod compatible with samsung phone?
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Thanks for this mod! It is good for display backlight control too!
Yes really, my eyes are hypersensitive to flicker and the M8 I have just happens to have the panel & driver that my eyes don't like. I've played with different firmwares from 4.4.2 to 6.0.1 both GPE and Sense. It was interesting seeing the difference, some were smoother than others with the backlight. Spent a while on GPE 6.0.0 H14 as it was the most comfortable for me, the H15 build not quite. Anyway there were other issues with GPE so I started trying new things.. this HK sound mod has the most recent ADSP version out there for the M8, and happily, it makes the backlight smoother than the ADSP version that ships with the 6.12 dev ruu. The only other way to fiddle with it is the graphics drivers, there are beta drivers out there but they have some bugs. Today is only my first day with the mod, but I notice enough of a visual difference that it is staying.
Installed just fine with TWRP 3.0.2.0, no errors.
Yes really, my eyes are hypersensitive to flicker and the M8 I have just happens to have the panel & driver that my eyes don't like. I've played with different firmwares from 4.4.2 to 6.0.1 both GPE and Sense. It was interesting seeing the difference, some were smoother than others with the backlight. Spent a while on GPE 6.0.0 H14 as it was the most comfortable for me, the H15 build not quite. Anyway there were other issues with GPE so I started trying new things.. this HK sound mod has the most recent ADSP version out there for the M8, and happily, it makes the backlight smoother than the ADSP version that ships with the 6.12 dev ruu. The only other way to fiddle with it is the graphics drivers, there are beta drivers out there but they have some bugs. Today is only my first day with the mod, but I notice enough of a visual difference that it is staying.
Installed just fine with TWRP 3.0.2.0, no errors.
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95Aroma HK / BS / JBL Switcher
Features:
- Flash the Harman/Kardon function of the Harman/Kardon Sprint M8 to stock GSM, VZW, and Sprint phones
- Flash the BoomSound function back to all phones, make the Sprint H/K Phone a BoomSound phone (theoretically working, untested).
- Flash the JBL Audio function of the Butterfly 2 to stock GSM and Sprint phones (much like H/K, mostly a cosmetic difference)
- Each function being selectable in a neat Aroma UI, flashable via recovery.
Requirements:
- S-OFF is mandatory - do NOT try to flash the ADSP to S-ON Phones - the risks are unexplored. Damage might be inflicted!
- S-ON and S-OFF Harman/Kardon Phones can use this mod too to restore their HK functionality on ROM's that only come with BoomSound like e.g. ViperOneM8!
- Recovery to flash: needs to be a current TWRP! NO Philz, NO CWM please!
- HTC Marshmallow Sense ROM! No AOSP, AOKP, Cyanogen, GPE or whatever Senseless...
Changelog:
5.0.4Reverted to v5.0.3 for now
- Updated files for JBL option from the Official Butterfly 2 4.10.709.2 MM release, including the addition of the JBL ADSP
5.0.3
- Updated the ability to flash the JBL Audio function of the Butterfly 2 from last update to now include the Verizon M8 as well
5.0.2
- Added the ability to flash the JBL Audio function of the Butterfly 2 to stock GSM and Sprint phones
(much like H/K, mostly a cosmetic difference and not yet working for Vzw) - Made edits to installer script to change the value for the effect manager id for each audio option chosen
- Updated Verizon logo/icon in aroma (cosmetic change only)
5.0.1
- Removed Beta tag/considered stable
- Fixed some file duplicates from Beta 2 upload
- Added HTC Audio Configuration from HK and stock configs for return to BS
5.0.0
- Updated to Android 6.0.0 and latest ADSP’s for both HK and BS.
- Updated BoomSound files to 6.12.401.4, HK files to 6.20.654.3
- Executing shell scripts from TMP again rather than RAM - the ram method stopped working for some reason.
Tested on: see post #2!
Known issues:
- On 5.0.x: With ViperOneM8, there is a sporadic Settings-FC when enabling Bluetooth for the first time after changing to Harman/Kardon
Some release notes:
- People on Lollipop ROM's please refer to 4.3.1 Version! 5.0.x is Marshmallow only!
- Harman/Kardon ADSP 6.2.2 seems to be serving BoomSound just as well, again. So, you actually only need to swap to HK ADSP once, and leave that one in, even when going back to BoomSound.
- The new 5.0.x switcher works with Marshmallow files for GSM and Sprint. On VZW it works with ported MM ROM's, but not with older LP ROM's.
Additional Info for interested people
The logic of the File setup can be seen here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xxXC00mpjq8cBgZUz0jOLx20qrC5W4JY0ZrbbBmG81M/pubhtml It has been updated to reflect the current 5.0.0 (Mod) version.
A little disclaimer:
We take no responsibility for any damage done to your device following a flash of the ADSP image with our flasher. You are aware that flashing firmware partitions always carries a risk of damaging your phone. You agree to not hold us responsible for damage arising out of you yourself deciding to flash this after we have clearly pointed out the attached risks.
Credits:
Go to everyone who contributed to porting the Harman/Kardon feature from the original Sprint HK M8, on both original threads from Scrosler and Baadnewz. I wish to express my gratitude for this community effort. Some names that stood out most and whose work was directly or indirectly put into the Aroma version of the mod:
scottsroms.com - for maintaining the original mod - THANKS!
@Steve0007 - for digging through the files and finding stuff
@santod040 - for doing the major workload by now (Version 5) and all the help before - THANKS!
@benny3 - for providing files originally on Scrosler's and Baadnewz threads.
@O.M.J - for providing files originally on Scrosler's and Baadnewz threads.
@EarlyMon for original shell scripting - thanks a ton!
@Captain_Throwback - universal wizardry, know-it-all, professional attitude
@baadnewz - the great initiator
@lyapota - the great initiator part two, and for scripting.
@ivicask - for the idea and being a very capable file monkey
@nkk71 - for double checking and advising on scripts in version 5
Thank you, Guys!
Download:
Marshmallow version 5.0.3 (or check DevDB download tab)
Lollipop Version 4.3.1 is here or check downloads tab of DevDB.
Optional Kernel: (Marshmallow only)
This will take care of any issues with High BitRate Flac audio files that don't play properly.
This is a stock Harman Kardon kernel which uses the AnyKernel method of install, so it won't touch your current ramdisk.
Harman-Kardon_HD-Audio-Enabled_Stock-Kernel_Multi-Variant.zip
Viper4Android Aroma Installer - Compatible with HK/BS/JBL Switcher:
See My V4A Mod Posted Here
XDA:DevDB Information
Audio [MOD][2016.02.15] - HK - BS - JBL / Aroma Switcher 5.0.3 / ADSP v62.2.2, ROM for the HTC One (M8)
Contributors
Sneakyghost, Santod040, Captain_throwback
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
Version Information
Status: Testing
Current Stable Version: 5.0.4
Stable Release Date: 2016-02-15
Current Beta Version: 5.0.0
Beta Release Date: 2016-01-31
Created 2015-02-20
Last Updated 2016-02-1645Updated to v5.0.0 for Marshmallow
Aroma HK / BS Switcher 5.0.0 for Android Marshmallow
Features:
- Flash the Harman/Kardon function of the Harman/Kardon Sprint M8 to stock GSM, VZW and Sprint phones
- Flash the BoomSound function back to all phones, make the Sprint H/K Phone a BoomSound phone.
- Both functions being selectable in a neat Aroma UI, flashable via recovery.
Requirements:
- S-OFF is mandatory - do NOT try to flash the ADSP to S-ON Phones - the risks are unexplored. Damage might be inflicted!
- S-ON and S-OFF Harman/Kardon Phones can use this mod too to restore their HK functionality on ROM's that only come with BoomSound like e.g. ViperOneM8!
- Recovery to flash: needs to be a current TWRP! NO Philz, NO CWM please!
- HTC Marshmallow Sense ROM! No AOSP, AOKP, Cyanogen, GPE or whatever Senseless...
Changelog:
5.0.0
- Updated all files to Android 6.0 Marshmallow from Harman Kardon Sprint M8 Official 6.20.654.3 OTA.
- Reconfigured Installer script and temp shell scripts for usability with the latest Twrp and Marshmallow.
- Learned some new tricks in the process and suffered a headache or two, ENJOY!!!
DOWNLOAD:
(for Marshmallow only, Lollipop should use previous version)
HK_BS_Switcher_5.0.0-2016-01-30_PublicBeta42Viper4Android Aroma Installer
Ok, so I have seen users wanting to utilize this HK/BS/JBL Audio Mod, as well as Viper4Android.
I completely understand why, as they both have their advantages and together they can produce some great audio.
So to help with compatibility issues, I have redone a Viper4Android Aroma Installer, that I had put together previously.
In the V4A installer, I have included options for compatibility with the Mods in our HK/BS/JBL audio mod posted in this thread.
Viper 4 Android
Aroma Installer for HTC M8
UI Options:
- Default UI
- Dark Material UI
- Lite Material UI
Compatibility Options:
- For use with Harman Kardon
- For use with Boomsound
- For use with JBL Audio
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DOWNLOAD:
ViPER4Android_FX_v2.4.0.1_Aroma-Installer_santod040_v3.05
To install this V4A Aroma Installer:
- First you should flash your HK/BS/JBL option of choice, from the installer in the OP.
- Then flash the V4A Aroma installer, which I've linked below and choose your current Audio choice in aroma during the install. (HK/BS/JBL)
This will give you optimal audio configurations, for use together with the Mod in the OP.
Without having to delete, remove, or compromise any of the audio libraries that should go along with your existing audio.
Some of the other solutions out there, delete important audio configs, or chop them up in ways which are not in line with the stock HTC audio configurations.
This will give you the best of both worlds, when used along with the Switcher in the OP.
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V4A Aroma-Installer Changelog:
ViPER4Android_FX_v2.4.0.1_Aroma-Installer_santod040_v3.05
- Updated JBL compatibility for HK/BS/JBL Switcher v5.0.4
- Fixed touch screen issues in installer for effected m8 variants
- Updated aroma installer update-binary and update-binary-installer
- Updated Installer Device info to specify HTC One M8
- Changed color of device info to better match aroma installer theme
- Re-Signed themed apks
- Updated to latest ViPER4Android_FX v2.4.0.1
- Themed updated version: Material Dark and Material Lite (default UI still included as well)
- Eliminated the need for SeLinux to be set to Permissive
- Automatically installs the V4A driver during Aroma install (no need to apply and reboot after install)
ViPER’s Audio is founded by Euphy Wong (known as ViPER520).
ViPER’s Audio has been a popular audio mod in China.
Co-founder Jasper Loo (known as zhuhang) extended its popularity globally through xda-developers forum.
It has now gained fame and stand its ground in the audio mod field.28Notice to everyone:
I would like this thread to be kept short and simple. It only serves the purpose of "uncluttering" the original HK Audio Mod thread and should help get this Aroma based mod some proper discussion without me feeling constantly like i actually hijacked another thread.
I will ask other members to refrain from discussing audio quality in here as best as you can, because that is pretty pointless with this mod. The files are mostly set and not much we can further find out about the composition of the Harman/Kardon functionality. Modifications to sound-relevant files are NOT done here. All HTC standard files.
What i want to discuss:
- Scripts (Aroma/Shell)
- File composition (did you really find that one file i missed or are you audio hallucinating)
- Other aspects of the mod.
HOW TO WORK WITH DEV DB
In order to have this clean and tidy, XDA had the brilliant idea to introduce the "Dev DB" feature. That is the black bar at the top - it has several headers.
Disucussion - this main thread. It is not for Off-Topic, obviously, but it has a broader spectrum.
Screenshots - i will not be using that!
Downloads - thinking of putting all downloads there
Feature Requests - feel free to drop feature requests here, yet be aware there is not very much to be added.
Bug reports - in future, please drop PROPER bug reports there ("It doesn't work" doesn't count as one!) Logfile, getvar all output, ROM version, recovery version.
In order to achieve this handling, i might be reporting a fair number of posts, so please don't feel offended, just accept that i might not want every discussion in here.
Tapatalk Users: please be aware that some or all of those Dev DB features might not be available for you. I believe this is, for now, only accessible through the web interface.25First, some basics . . .
This is what BoomSound looks like in Settings:
The adsp version can be found in the bootloader (HBOOT). The current BoomSound adsp information can be found below:
This is what Harman Kardon looks like in Settings:
The current Harman Kardon Edition adsp information can be found below:
NOTE: The adsp version can also be found in /firmware/adsp in the file adspver.cfg. See below:
So, what is this HD Audio support in the kernel everyone's talking about?
In kernel source, the HD Audio flag can be found in sound/soc/msm/Kconfig. According to the Kconfig for the "HD_AUDIO" flag:
This additional codec support, along with the HK files allow 24-bit, 192KHz FLAC file playback with the stock HTC Music app.
Most (if not all) custom kernels have this flag enabled. My kernel is just here as an option for people that want a close-to-stock alternative with it included, without all of the extra "bells and whistles" that the other custom kernels feature.
Current Version: BeyondStockᵀᴹ M8 Kernel v3.2.1
Features:
- HTC system write protection disabled
- Dirty file record disabled
- kexec-hardboot for MultiROM support
- HD audio support
- NTFS RW support
- F2FS support (added with v3.2.0)
- Ondemand governor set as default
- Compiled with Linaro 4.9 Toolchain (optimized for cortex-a15)
Kernel Source (github)
Is my recovery really that important? Why can't I just use PhilZ, CWM, etc. instead of TWRP?
Well first of all, TWRP is the most actively developed of the custom recoveries, with the most robust features. PhilZ and ClockworkMod are no longer being maintained. I also know for a fact that TWRP for the M8 works on all M8 variants, regardless of Carrier, and was built using the latest Lollipop kernel and with Lollipop source. This makes it the most compatible with this mod, which is made for Lollipop.
The official TWRP works fine for this, but I also have a custom build of TWRP for M8, which uses the stock kernel module for exFAT support. This seems to be more reliable than TWRP's exfat-fuse implementation, and allows support for AROMA File Manager as well. NOTE: Starting with 2.8.6.0, my TWRP build uses the Samsung Open Source exfat-nofuse implementation, rather than the stock module, and adds F2FS support.
My TWRP thread is here.
This is my download folder with my latest versions (current version is 2.8.6.0).
I also HIGHLY recommend this theme for TWRP. It makes using recovery a completely new experience.
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