A background audio player for studying / working.
About this app
SoundAura is an open source ambient sound app. It does not include any audio tracks to save on download size, but allows users to add local files from their device and play any (reasonable) number of them concurrently, with individual volume controls for each track. SoundAura can also switch between an audio focus respecting mode, and a 'play in background' mode that ignores audio focus rules and allows SoundAura to play audio alongside other apps.
Licensed under Apache-2.0, by CliffracerMerchant.
What's New in v1.6.2
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- (hopefully) Fixed a crash some users were experiencing when adding media.
Version history
Nov 3, 2025 · 3 MB · Android API 24–36 · code 13
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- (hopefully) Fixed a crash some users were experiencing when adding media.
SHA-256 ace2961f5116dd99c25581fae0b1bfceaf7e556ad93fd023c8155f9d74b5f010
Sep 16, 2025 · 2.6 MB · Android API 24–34 · code 12
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Fix failing F-droid build.
- Fix auto-stop timer not showing in app.
SHA-256 d1de7b9b9b12efa3ff5a41d55296003e0410aa2a8e46e9026609f71f82a76c03
Mar 13, 2024 · 3.1 MB · Android API 24–34 · code 10
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- Add playlist support.
- Add ‘volume boost’ feature.
SHA-256 cbbd83450006bcec6736b9e808c926ae2c0b3453f983d5c9dddcbf7c334e843f
Will it run on your device?
92%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
- Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
Installation Guide
Open Settings on your Android device
Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)
Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager
Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder
Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete
Launch the app from your home screen
Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.
How to install this safely
How to verify the file you downloaded
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What the signing certificate proves
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.6.1 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall SoundAura first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.
Why we list sources instead of hosting everything
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Get SoundAura
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Source code
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App Information
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SHA-256 Hash
ace2961f5116dd99c25581fae0b1bfceaf7e556ad93fd023c8155f9d74b5f010
Signing certificate
58ecaee6834cc6eead62ae10b021cfda6dfe47beff1ec86072cc47328cd9b920
Permissions Required
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