RootlessJamesDSP

RootlessJamesDSP

System-wide JamesDSP implementation for non-rooted devices

Tim Schneeberger Multimedia System

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Description

Use JamesDSP as a system-wide audio processing engine without any root access.

This app has several limitations that may be deal-breaking to some people; please read this whole document before using the app. Shizuku (Android 11+) or ADB access via a computer is required for the initial setup.

JamesDSP supports the following audio effects:
* Limiter control
* Output gain control
* Auto dynamic range compressor
* Dynamic bass boost
* Interpolating FIR equalizer
* Arbitrary response equalizer (Graphic EQ)
* ViPER-DDC
* Convolver
* Live-programmable DSP (scripting engine for audio effects)
* Analog modelling
* Soundstage wideness
* Crossfeed
* Virtual room effect (reverb)

Additionally, this app integrates directly with AutoEQ. Using AutoEQ integration, you can search and import frequency responses that aim to correct your headphone to a neutral sound. Go to 'Arbitrary response equalizer > Magnitude response > AutoEQ profiles' to get started.

--- Limitations
* Apps blocking internal audio capture remain unprocessed (e.g., Spotify, Google Chrome)
* Apps using some types of HW-accelerated playback may cause issues and need to be manually excluded (e.g., some Unity games)
* Cannot coexist with (some) other audio effect apps (e.g., Wavelet and other apps that make use of the `DynamicsProcessing` Android API)

- Apps confirmed working:
* YouTube
* YouTube Music
* Amazon Music
* Deezer
* Poweramp
* Substreamer
* Twitch
* ...

- Unsupported apps include:
* Spotify (Note: Spotify ReVanced patch is required to support Spotify)
* Google Chrome
* SoundCloud
* ...

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Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
1.6.14 current
4cdd6cbc57abb00b…
2025-05-07 37 MB API 29
1.6.13
ceeeb3fe449cca85…
2025-01-02 37 MB API 29
1.6.12
0ad56cc8f6d5e6bd…
2024-12-21 37 MB API 29

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Installed appsSee which apps are installed.
  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
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  • Display over other appsDraw content on top of other apps.
  • Audio settingsAdjust volume and audio output.
  • MicrophoneRecord audio.
  • DUMP
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • rootlessjamesdsp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION
  • permission.API_V23

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