[Karendar]

I wanted to try out this mod, but there are few concerns, as I have 0 knowledge in modding

1. The talks about the issue with 1.0.9 - this only happens when the player is left on, but with screen off? It's not happening when I fully power it off?
2. Is it easy to go back to official firmware?

@Cabrio - could you please describe the sound differences? I like the 1.1.4 sound, but sometimes the highs are a bit "metallic" (especially with voices). Is it better on the 1.0.9 version?

1. Happens when wifi is turned on and screen is off. Doesn't matter if you turn off wifi again, only way of fixing it is by rebooting with wifi off. Does not drain when device is off.

2. As easy as reflashing 1.1.1 with the same procedure!

I haven't done enough audio tests with both firmwares to confirm your last question though

 

[ballhead]

about battery life. 7h 11min. routine scenario: pure music; shuffle with some skipping - srceen time about one hour, default brightness; volume 85-95, high gain; balanced output; flac's, few hi-res; wireless off; purist rom; governor power saving settings + greenify (but quite snappy interface after that). tomorrow will try streaming (tidal hifi).

 

[WindowsX]

  I wanted to try out this mod, but there are few concerns, as I have 0 knowledge in modding
 
1. The talks about the issue with 1.0.9 - this only happens when the player is left on, but with screen off? It's not happening when I fully power it off?
2. Is it easy to go back to official firmware?
 
@Cabrio - could you please describe the sound differences? I like the 1.1.4 sound, but sometimes the highs are a bit "metallic" (especially with voices). Is it better on the 1.0.9 version?

 
1. It drains battery more than recent firmware. I heard people saying it's wifi wake lock bug or something similar. But I believe it's more than that like specific kernel configuration that improves audio performance but also draw more battery as well.
2. You can download and flash OTA firmware back at any time using Fiio app inside. There's also stock FW 1.1.1 in this link too so there's no risk in damaging your unit.
 
From my point of view, losing 1-2hrs of battery life isn't big deal to me since it lasts more than 7hrs already. But that could be just me so please let me know if you guys want me to change base kernel to 1.1.1 which I heard some people rolled back from 1.1.3 before. 

 

[JRH1]

   
From my point of view, losing 1-2hrs of battery life isn't big deal to me since it lasts more than 7hrs already. But that could be just me so please let me know if you guys want me to change base kernel to 1.1.1 which I heard some people rolled back from 1.1.3 before. 

I agree with you with the battery life,
 
and for me Kernel 1.0.9 is the right choice.
 
Regards
Jürgen

 

[Cabrio]

  I wanted to try out this mod, but there are few concerns, as I have 0 knowledge in modding
 
1. The talks about the issue with 1.0.9 - this only happens when the player is left on, but with screen off? It's not happening when I fully power it off?
2. Is it easy to go back to official firmware?
 
@Cabrio - could you please describe the sound differences? I like the 1.1.4 sound, but sometimes the highs are a bit "metallic" (especially with voices). Is it better on the 1.0.9 versionO

 
I don't want to pretend myself a pro or bluff with jargon, I try to describe it a layman way, I hear mostly on two type of music, jazz and pop.  I hear better and focused vocal on jazz, and on pop range on high and low are widened obviously, in order words the whole experience is more musical and enjoyable.  
 
Flashing this is definitely no risk.  Put it to the understanding this way. For example, you are reinstalling your Dell PC with Linux for some fun, you don't like it, then you restore stock Windows 10 with the Dell restore discs.  Will it do any harm to your hardware or to the warranty, well I don't think so.
 
Pretty simple and straight forward to try it out, read the instructions, trust your ears and decide it your way.  Have fun.

 

[tienbasse]

  From my point of view, losing 1-2hrs of battery life isn't big deal to me since it lasts more than 7hrs already. But that could be just me so please let me know if you guys want me to change base kernel to 1.1.1 which I heard some people rolled back from 1.1.3 before. 

The issue is not losing 1-2 hours battery when playing music.
The drain when not playing music with WiFi on is huge (nearly 8-9% per hour) and you can't actually turn WiFi off unless you reboot the DAP (=wakelock).
This is not a minor inconvenience.
I like the 1.0.9 signature a lot but recharging the DAP twice a day even when not using it is a no-go. Turning the DAP off to avoid the drain also is a pain.
 
But anyway, this is not your fault and your modifications made the UI much faster, so don't take it personally, you're doing a great job.

 

[javre76]

  The issue is not losing 1-2 hours battery when playing music.
The drain when not playing music with WiFi on is huge (nearly 8-9% per hour) and you can't actually turn WiFi off unless you reboot the DAP (=wakelock).
This is not a minor inconvenience.
I like the 1.0.9 signature a lot but recharging the DAP twice a day even when not using it is a no-go. Turning the DAP off to avoid the drain also is a pain.

Yes, agreed. Great ROM, but in its current state with the WIFI wakelock, I had to go back to stock. Thank you Windows X.

 

[PsiCore]

  The issue is not losing 1-2 hours battery when playing music.
The drain when not playing music with WiFi on is huge (nearly 8-9% per hour) and you can't actually turn WiFi off unless you reboot the DAP (=wakelock).
 

 
So I understand this correctly. Wifi is trully off, when I turn it off and additionally reboot the device? And than there's no battery drain?

 

[tienbasse]

   
So I understand this correctly. Wifi is trully off, when I turn it off and additionally reboot the device? And than there's no battery drain?

I wouldn't say no battery drain, but similar to what you get with the last official firmware (1-2% per hour).

 

[Karendar]

So I understand this correctly. Wifi is trully off, when I turn it off and additionally reboot the device? And than there's no battery drain?

According to my SUPER QUICK testing, yes...

 

[Karendar]

I wouldn't say no battery drain, but similar to what you get with the last official firmware (1-2% per hour).

Wifi wakelock bug drained 40% overnight for me. Stock firmware, 20% max

 

[WindowsX]

I recommend auto power off feature.

 

[tienbasse]

  I recommend auto power off feature.

Tried that, but this DAP is not a fast starter, boot is long (>30s).
So it's not ideal when you only play music for a few minutes in multiple daily sessions.

 

[WindowsX]

That means I'll have to use 1.1.1 kernel file to fix that wifi wakelock bug.

 

[javre76]

  That means I'll have to use 1.1.1 kernel file to fix that wifi wakelock bug.

Yes please!