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iBasso DX220Max Purist ROM version V1.01.123 V2 released with Play Store and PerfectDynamics 3.0!

 

Fidelizer - PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations 3.0

 

Actually, I’ve been working on DX220Max together with PerfectDynamics 3.0 update for a while. Today I’ve finally finished PerfectDynamics 3.0 update. Google also stopped blocking uncertified device so Google Play Store is back now. 🙂

 

-Based on iBasso DX220Max firmware version V1.01.123
-PerfectDynamics 3.0 Sound Optimizations applied
-Google Play Store added
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-MangoPlayer app has optimizations applied
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-Audio engine optimized for only audio playback (EQ/Gaplass features work)

 

Download: iBasso DX220Max Purist ROM

 

Installation Guide

1. Install Rockchip USB driver included in iBasso DX220Max Upgrade Tool and make sure it shows ‘Found One ADB device’ in AndroidTool software
2. Extract OTA ROM from Official Oreo ROM firmware to DX220Max’s internal storage and flash from Settings > System > Updater > Local storage
3. After successfully flashing official ROM, go to Settings > System > About tablet and tap “Build number” for 7 times to enable “Developer options”
4. Tap back arrow to enter “Developer options”, enable “USB debugging”, and press OK
5. Connect DX220Max to computer with USB connection in Android mode again and press OK to allow USB debugging
6. Download Disable Verity package and run disable_verity.bat file to disable verity and restart (Authorize USB debugging on device and run again)
7. After DX220 boots up properly with Verity disabled, run reset_loader.bat file so you can enter loader mode
8. Open AndroidTool, click on “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on Firmware button and select update.img extracted from Purist ROM then click Upgrade

 

For Mac / Linux users, please check this guide for flashing Fidelizer Purist ROM on Mac / Linux instructions.

 

PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations 3.0

 

It’s supposed to be out 2 years ago but I’ve been so busy with hardware products so I hardly have time to conduct research and finish my software projects. But now it’s finally done with full Oreo optimizations and new breakthrough of PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations.

 

Fidelizer’s Core Isolation optimizations is now also available in free Purist ROM version

When I first heard DX220Max, I felt it was a bit disappointing because stock ROM doesn’t come with Fidelizer Purist ROM’s magic. This feature is quite important for octa core DAP to sound good so I decided to implement this feature in free version also.

CPU Sets - Oreo

CPU Sets - Fidelizer

With Fidelizer’s core isolation optimizations applied in Purist ROM, the result was truly magical. It sounds like all instruments used to perform in small room and now they’re performing in great hall that each instrument can have its own optimal space.

 

Dual governors scaling for better sound quality and battery life

Default configuration uses Interactive governor on all cores and this governor will consume more battery life. In PerfectDynamics 3.0 optimizations, primary cores will use OnDemand governor and secondary cores will use Conservative.

OnDemand will save a bit of battery life on primary cores and since secondary cores will save even more battery life with Conservative since they won’t have high utilization. Both governors are optimized for best sound quality with good battery.

Since this feature has both sound quality and quality of life improvements for better battery optimizations that can work on many devices, I decided to implement this feature in free version also. Pre-Oreo ROM may have partial effects.

 

Both Enhanced and Advanced ROM now have Sound optimizations improvements and optimized for Oreo environment

It’s been almost 2 years since PerfectDynamics 2.0 and I’ve made some finer adjustments since then. Now PerfectDynamics features will be fully implemented in all purchased versions. Advanced ROM still has more low-level optimizations.

 

Enhanced battery saving in Advanced ROM with screenstate optimizations

Battery saving is rarely preferred as most people prefer better sound quality. Now battery saving technique is improved for focusing more on battery  saving when screen is off and provide better performance when screen is on. I also adjust configuration based on RAM and free cache too.

 

Enhanced application optimizations in Advanced ROM

In PerfectDynamics 3.0, I’ve fixed and re-calibrated application optimizations for better sound quality. I also added more applications to support such as popular music player and streaming apps to be optimized too.

Right now I already added new apps from iBasso / Fiio DAPs and added popular apps such as HibyMusic, Neutron, USB Audio Player, Sony Music, Poweramp, Tidal, Quboz, Spotify, YouTube, and YouTube Music. I’ll add more in coming updates based on requests.

 

If you like improvements in Purist ROM, you may upgrade to Enhanced / Advanced ROM for even better sound. Please read Portable Products for more details including Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels and happy listening. 🙂

iBasso DX220Max Purist ROM version V1.01.123 released!

 

Fidelizer - PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations 2.0

 

For new users, please read about PerfectDynamics 2.0 Sound Optimizations first for new improvements with Fidelizer ROMs.

 

Hi. Today iBasso released iBasso DX220Max Upgrade Tool with instructions for flashing iBasso factory image from both PC and SD methods. So we can finally have failsafe recovery solution for Purist ROM version to be released. 🙂

 

-Based on iBasso DX220Max firmware version V1.01.123
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-MangoPlayer app has optimizations applied
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-Audio engine optimized for only audio playback (EQ/Gaplass features work)

 

Download: iBasso DX220Max Purist ROM

 

Installation Guide

1. Install Rockchip USB driver included in iBasso DX220Max Upgrade Tool and make sure it shows ‘Found One ADB device’ in AndroidTool software
2. Extract OTA ROM from Official Oreo ROM firmware to DX220Max’s internal storage and flash from Settings > System > Updater > Local storage
3. After successfully flashing official ROM, go to Settings > System > About tablet and tap “Build number” for 7 times to enable “Developer options”
4. Tap back arrow to enter “Developer options”, enable “USB debugging”, and press OK
5. Connect DX220Max to computer with USB connection in Android mode again and press OK to allow USB debugging
6. Download Disable Verity package and run disable_verity.bat file to disable verity and restart (Authorize USB debugging on device and run again)
7. After DX220 boots up properly with Verity disabled, run reset_loader.bat file so you can enter loader mode
8. Open AndroidTool, click on “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on Firmware button and select update.img extracted from Purist ROM then click Upgrade

 

For Mac / Linux users, please check this guide for flashing Fidelizer Purist ROM on Mac / Linux instructions.

 

If you like improvements in Purist ROM, you may upgrade to Enhanced / Advanced ROM for even better sound. Please read Portable Products for more details including iBasso DX220 Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels and happy listening. 🙂

DX220Port version of Fidelizer Purist ROM for iBasso DX150 / DX200 / DX220 is now for Enhanced/Advanced ROM user only

 

 

Hi. Yesterday I received a message from DX160 2020 version user that he flashed DX220Port that I have yet to updated with latest kernel and caused screen display problems. Fortunately, we managed to resolve this issue without causing permanent hardware damage.

However, this also made me realized that making unofficial version like DX220Port can cause some issues to free users who can download and use it without consulting with me first. For paid users, they’ll need to request an update from me and I can verify before delivering.

Back then I planned to update kernel after DX150 version update released but iBasso ended up updating only DX160/DX200 instead. I’ve been very busy with other projects since last two months so I didn’t have time to update and eventually forgot to do so sorry about that.

After thinking for whole night, I decided to removed DX220Port from free version so only Enhanced/Advanced ROM users can access to DX220Port version. I know I could have resolved it better with prompt version update but making DX220Port update often needs time to finalize first.

There’s a lot going on since last two months with the case of illegal distribution of Advanced ROM so it’s better to keep free version with official version only to avoid the risks of potential permanent damage if similar cases were to happen in future.

It also saddens me to make this decision but this is for the safety future of DX220Port and DX220MaxPort. I’ve updated DX220Port for DX160 / DX200 devices with latest kernel now so you may request for stable working DX220Port version. 🙂

 

iBasso DX200 Oreo 8.1 Purist ROM version V1.10.120 released!

 

Fidelizer - PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations 2.0

 

For new users, please read about PerfectDynamics 2.0 Sound Optimizations first for new improvements with Fidelizer ROMs.

 

Sorry for the delay with update. I finished the update but forgot to include DX220 MangoPlayer app so I need to rebuild them all again. Now DX200 Purist ROM update V1.10.120 is here with latest optimizations. I’ll work on DX220 port updates soon 🙂

 

-Based on firmware version Oreo 8.1 V1.10.120
-Added MangoPlayer from iBasso DX220 1.16.242 ROM
Yalp Store is added as Play Store’s alternative (I still keep Google services for those who want to install Play Store through other means)
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-Revamped MangoPlayer UI with improved user experience
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-Audio engine optimized for only audio playback (EQ/Gaplass features work)

 

Download: iBasso DX200 Purist ROM

 

Installation Guide

1. Install Rockchip USB driver included in AndroidTool and make sure it shows ‘Found One ADB device’ in AndroidTool software
2. Extract Official Oreo ROM firmware from iBasso to device’s storage and flash from Settings > System > Updater > Local storage
3. After successfully flashing official ROM, go to Settings > System > About tablet and tap “Build number” for 7 times to enable “Developer options”
4. Tap back arrow to enter “Developer options”, enable “USB debugging”, and press OK
5. Connect DX200 to computer with USB connection in Android mode again and press OK to allow USB debugging
6. Download Disable Verity package and run disable_verity.bat file (You may need to authorize USB debugging and run disable verity again if not reboot)
7. After DX200 boots up properly with Verity disabled, turn off device and connect with USB connection to computer while holding play button
8. Open AndroidTool, click on “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on Firmware button and select update.img extracted from Purist ROM then click Upgrade

 

For Mac / Linux users, please check this guide for flashing Fidelizer Purist ROM on Mac / Linux instructions.

 

If you like improvements in Purist ROM, you may upgrade to Enhanced / Advanced ROM for even better sound. Please read Portable Products for more details including iBasso DX200 Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels and happy listening. 🙂

iBasso DX160 Oreo 8.1 Purist ROM version V1.16.242 ported from DX220 ROM released!

 

Fidelizer - PerfectDynamics Sound Optimizations 2.0

 

For new users, please read about PerfectDynamics 2.0 Sound Optimizations first for new improvements with Fidelizer ROMs.

 

It took me a while but it’s finally done. Here’s iBasso DX160 Purist ROM ported from iBasso DX220 ROM with Mango OS and happy listening. 🙂

 

-Based on iBasso DX220 firmware version V1.16.242 and DX160 firmware version 1.04.150
Yalp Store is added as Play Store’s alternative (I still keep Google services for those who want to install Play Store through other means)
-Apollo – Fidelity Edition from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/apollo-music-player-fidelity-edition-t3038629 included
-MangoPlayer app has optimizations applied and revamped UI of original DX150 MangoPlayer app
-build.prop tweaks for better video and storage performance and improve battery life
-Audio engine optimized for only audio playback (EQ/Gaplass features work)

 

Download: DX220Port is for Enhanced/Advanced ROM user only | Official version

 

Installation Guide

1. Install Rockchip USB driver included in AndroidTool and make sure it shows ‘Found One ADB device’ in AndroidTool software
2. Extract Official Oreo ROM firmware from iBasso to device’s storage and flash from Settings > System > Updater > Local storage
3. After successfully flashing official ROM, go to Settings > System > About tablet and tap “Build number” for 7 times to enable “Developer options”
4. Tap back arrow to enter “Developer options”, enable “USB debugging”, and press OK
5. Connect DX160 to computer with USB connection in Android mode again and press OK to allow USB debugging
6. Download Disable Verity package and run disable_verity.bat file (You may need to authorize USB debugging and run disable verity again if not reboot)
7. After DX160 boots up properly with Verity disabled, turn off device and connect with USB connection to computer while holding play button
8. Open AndroidTool, click on “Upgrade Firmware” tab, click on Firmware button and select update.img extracted from Purist ROM then click Upgrade

 

If you like improvements in Purist ROM, you may upgrade to Enhanced / Advanced ROM for even better sound. Please read Portable Products for more details including iBasso DX150 Fidelizer Mod project with 3 modification levels and happy listening. 🙂