iBasso DX200 Firmware Modification Project

[WindowsX]

Here's public release containing the following changes as below:
 
-Play Store added
-Apollo - Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance
-Equalizer/Gaplass removed
-audio effects engine removed
-Video components in core audio output removed
 
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/izd0jxqwbmj9mby/DX200-1.3.60-WindowsX-Purist.zip
 
Million thanks to Paul for answering our prayers. I also have DX200 modification service (ROM and hardware modification) for people who're interested in taking this to the further levels.
 
Regards,
Keetakawee

 

[all999]

Hi!

Is it safe and doesn't break warranty? Why did you remove eq and gapless? More info about package would be great. Do I install it like an update from iBasso?

Thanks!

 

[Mizukage]

+1 for v4A working.  

 

[warrior1975]

If we can get root, we may have a good shot at getting V4A working.

 

[CracKinGDucK]

Hello, I wonder how to flash this modded firmware of yours.
 
It cannot verify the zip using the factory tool, and using adb+fastboot cannot flash the device.
 
Please advice.

 

[Pasopati]

installation guide please..
 
thank you for your hardwork, cheers

 

[WindowsX]

Here's installation guide for my ROM
 
Installation Guide
 
1. Download Factory Tool provided by Paul http://www.ibasso.com/uploadfiles/download/FactoryTool_v1.39_DX200.zip
2. Turn off DX200
3. Connect DX200 with USB connection to computer while holding play button switch
4. Install Rockchip USB driver included in FactoryTool
5. Open FactoryTool.exe and flash ROM according to instructions provided in DX200 batch tool instruction.doc
 
I tested downloading free and purchased apps from Play Store. No issue.
 
As for Root, I'm not sure if it's possible because image file format doesn't seem to provide permission modification. I don't have uses for it too right now and have other things to take care of.
 
As for Viper4Android, this is purist ROM having audio effects engine removed for higher fidelity sound. Viper4Android is audio effect addon so it won't work with this ROM even if you have root access.
 
Regards,
Keetakawee

 

[wirefriend]

Here's installation guide for my ROM

 

Installation Guide

 

1. Download Factory Tool provided by Paul http://www.ibasso.com/uploadfiles/download/FactoryTool_v1.39_DX200.zip

2. Turn off DX200

3. Connect DX200 with USB connection to computer while holding play button switch

4. Install Rockchip USB driver included in FactoryTool

5. Open FactoryTool.exe and flash ROM according to instructions provided in DX200 batch tool instruction.doc

 

I tested downloading free and purchased apps from Play Store. No issue.

 

As for Root, I'm not sure if it's possible because image file format doesn't seem to provide permission modification. I don't have uses for it too right now and have other things to take care of.

 

As for Viper4Android, this is purist ROM having audio effects engine removed for higher fidelity sound. Viper4Android is audio effect addon so it won't work with this ROM even if you have root access.

 

Regards,

Keetakawee

 


This seems to be cool !
Is there any way go to back to the original ROM?
Have anyone tried it?
Have you noticed any difference in sound?

 

[WindowsX]

You can always flash stock OTA ROM from website or image rom fraom main DX200 thread.

 

[Moonstar]

@WindowsX I am trying to install you firmware. I have installed the Rockchip Usb driver for Windows8 64Bit. But when i open the app FactoryTool.exe i am getting the message "loading config file failed". Anyway the app is starting but when i select the update.img the app is crashing. What should i do?

 

[WindowsX]

What is your Windows version? Did you follow the instructions in "DX200 batch tool instruction.doc" file?

 

[Moonstar]

I have Windows 8 on May PC and have unistall the driver an have restarted my PC twice. Thank you WindowsX the tool works and i have installed your Rom. İt is fantastic to see Googleplay. Very fluied rom. Thank you so much!

 

[all999]

Here's public release containing the following changes as below:

-Play Store added
-Apollo - Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance
-Equalizer/Gaplass removed
-audio effects engine removed
-Video components in core audio output removed

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/izd0jxqwbmj9mby/DX200-1.3.60-WindowsX-Purist.zip

Million thanks to Paul for answering our prayers. I also have DX200 modification service (ROM and hardware modification) for people who're interested in taking this to the further levels.

Regards,
Keetakawee

Installed and testing. All works good so far. Just wondering, why removing gapless? I know You had a good reason for it but can You tell us why is it bad for your compilation. I have a lot of albums which need gapless playback.

Thanks for your work

 

[WindowsX]

I have Windows 8 on May PC and have unistall the driver an have restarted my PC twice. Thank you WindowsX the tool works and i have installed your Rom. İt is fantastic to see Googleplay. Very fluied rom. Thank you so much!

 
Glad to hear it works fine now. Happy listening.
 

Installed and testing. All works good so far. Just wondering, why removing gapless? I know You had a good reason for it but can You tell us why is it bad for your compilation. I have a lot of albums which need gapless playback.

Thanks for your work

 
Gaplass will buffer next song and merge with current stream causing SQ drop significantly on public release. I decided to remove it for the sake of better SQ. For advanced ROM I did with further improvements, I can add back gaplass on upgraded ROM because overall SQ still surpasses standards in market today by a big margin.
 
Regards,
Keetakawee

 

[all999]

Gaplass will buffer next song and merge with current stream causing SQ drop significantly on public release. I decided to remove it for the sake of better SQ. For advanced ROM I did with further improvements, I can add back gaplass on upgraded ROM because overall SQ still surpasses standards in market today by a big margin.

Regards,
Keetakawee

It would be great, there are albums that are hard to listen to without gapless.

Thanks for Your awesome work!