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THX tune-up

THX Ltd. · com.thx.tuneup.free

3.0 out of 5 (3 ratings) 100K+ downloads v1.3 35.5 MB Android 4.4+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

At a glance

Latest version
v1.3 (48)
Updated
Oct 14, 2017 (8 years ago)
APK size
35.5 MB
Requires
Android 4.4+ (API 19)
CPU support
Any (no native code)
Category
Entertainment (app)
Permissions
15 (7 sensitive)
Website
thx.com
Developer contact
[email protected]
Privacy
Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

THX tune-up is an app by THX Ltd. in the Entertainment category. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

It asks for 15 permissions, 7 of them sensitive, including precise location, camera and approximate location.

What's new in v1.3

Added support for Chromecast connection to TV.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “bigboi212”.

THX tune-up is a two screen app that helps you check and properly adjust your TV, projector and speakers so you get the most out of your home entertainment system. THX tune-up is completely interactive and you can go through it at your own pace - in any order. Before you download and get started, please ensure you have the correct equipment and adapters to enjoy and utilize this app. Read Device & Connection Requirements, Sound Adjustments Note below and the THX tune-up FAQ. http://www.thx.com/consumer/home-entertainment/mobile-apps/thx-tune-up-for-android-faq/ THX tune-up features custom video test patterns, photos and tutorials to help you adjust and confirm the best picture settings on your display based on room light conditions. Using special audio tests, THX tune-up also allows you to check external speakers to confirm they are in phase and are working properly for 2-channel stereo or 5.1 sound systems. To get started, connect your device to your TV or AVR, locate the adjustment buttons on the remote control(s) and follow the steps which will walk you through your “THX tune-up.” Video adjustments • Aspect ratio – ensures your TV displays shapes and sizes correctly • Brightness – ensures shadow details and night scenes are clearly visible • Contrast – ensures white detail is visible on your television • Color – ensures colors are bright and vibrant but not cartoonish • Tint – ensures skin tones look natural and are not too green or red THX tune-up uses the Android device’s rear-facing camera to set color and tint with a special built-in color filter. Point your device’s camera at the TV screen and see if your color and tint settings are adjusted correctly. Audio adjustments • Speaker assignment – confirms speakers are connected properly to the correct AVR outputs • Speaker phase – confirms that speaker cables are connected correctly and all speakers are in phase THX Extras • Play extraordinary THX trailers to show off your newly tuned TV and sound system • Show off your audio system with the push of a button by playing “THX Deep Note” in 5.1 surround, just like in the cinema (phone or tablet must be connected via HDMI cable) • Turn your phone or tablet into a “moo can” - tilt it to hear the “moo” • Have a question for THX, or just want to provide feedback? Ask Tex! Device Requirements THX tune-up supports the following mobile devices with Android OS 4.2.2 or later. • HTC Droid DNA (HTC6435LVW) • HTC One, One Max, One X, & One X+ • LG G2 & LG G Pad • Motorola Moto X • Nexus 4, 5, 7-2013 & 10 • Samsung Galaxy S3, S4, Mega, Mega 6.3, Grand, Grand 2, Grand Duos, Grand Neo, Galaxy Nexus • Samsung Galaxy Note 2 & Note 3 • Sony Xperia Z, Z1, ZL & Z tablet Connection Requirements To connect your Android to your TV, projector or AVR you must use an HDMI cable & an HDMI adapter that is compatible with your specific Android device. You should be able to see the Android screen on the TV or projector and hear audio from it BEFORE you use THX tune-up. Sound Adjustments Note To run the sounds tests with an AVR, set the AVR to Direct, Auto Detect mode or equivalent. If your AVR does not have this mode, it may not accurately process AAC 5.1 audio tones. Also, check the specs for your Android device. Some Android devices “virtualize” surround sound audio and will mix and play audio on multiple speakers, even though audio signal may only be on one or two channels – as in the Speaker Assignment and Speaker Phase tests in THX tune-up. In either or both of these cases, the results of the 5.1 speaker/sound adjustments may not be accurate. This is not a problem with the app but due to audio processing of the AVR or Android device. This app is not a professional calibration tool and is not intended to replace an in-home professional calibration.

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

  • Certificate issued to “THX Ltd.” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.

Store checks and file details

  • Developer signature verified Jan 29, 2020
  • Antivirus scan passed Nov 26, 2020
  • Signed byCN=Vincent Roggero, OU=Development, O=THX Ltd., L=San Francisco, ST=CA, C=01
  • Signing certificate (SHA-1)C2:FF:CF:0E:8B:22:1A:23:D7:70:6D:2C:8F:91:66:21:97:C0:7B:93
  • File MD58768769b895a21e47402d9a44c836c43
  • Uploaded by “bigboi212” 15 followers · uploading since 2017

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Permissions (15)

THX tune-up requests 15 permissions, 7 of them sensitive.

Required hardware & features

THX tune-up APK: questions and answers

How much space does THX tune-up need?

The APK is 35.5 MB, and the app also needs 75.5 MB of extra data (OBB files). Leave about 146.5 MB free for the installation.

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Only if it is signed with the same certificate as the copy on your phone and isn't an older version. If Android says “App not installed”, the certificates differ; uninstalling your copy first works but deletes its data unless it is backed up.

Is the THX tune-up APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 8768769b895a21e47402d9a44c836c43.

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