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RootlessJamesDSPViPER4Android
Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.

 Free

The open-source software is available without a license fee.

Android Android
  • System-wide audio effects without root
  • Based on the JamesDSP engine
  • Processes audio from every app, not just one player
  • Convolver supports impulse responses for headphone correction
  • Needs Shizuku or ADB for initial setup
  • Rootless method has limitations the developer warns may be deal-breaking
  • Requires root and a Magisk module install
  • Configuration is overwhelming and easy to make sound worse with
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License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
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Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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