Android 1.0+ minimal (<20KB) notification based audio player
About this app
This project is a light-weight, simple, yet compatible notification based audio player.
Supports Android 1.0+
It allows you to play audio and video files, like how you expected to. Most importantly it is designed in hope to make it compatible with different Android versions. Its usage is as easy as opening or sharing the file you want to play with the app, or selecting it directly from the app. Enjoy your music! This project is a branch from Little Music Player, but intended to be as small as possible, with only basic function.
You can find most information about Tiny Music Player just below.
Notices
The app will not be able to function properly without notification permissions being granted. For Android 13+, due to new notification restrictions, the app will bring you to the settings page if the permission is not granted.
Features
- It's free Everyone should have the right to listen to music, therefore we aim to make it accessible.
- No advertisement We simply want a distraction-free experience for you, so you can relax and enjoy!
- Compact Less than 20 kB in size, one of the tiniest audio player apps on Android! No need to worry about bloated apps again.
- Unbelievably compatible Strangely addicted to support, we believe that nobody should be excluded due to an older device. Therefore we have theoretical support starting all the way back from Android 1.0, and tested support on Android 2.3 and above. Isn't it amazing?
- Clean & Simple No awkward layout, no hidden options and straightforward, so you can focus on the content. Enjoyment is key, right?
- It simply works :) Even in the modern world, there is always something seeming to fail. Luckily for you, this app was designed to work just like it is supposed to. It supports all audio types that your device supports.
- Minimal permissions required Have you ever met an app asking for a bunch of unrelated permissions? Have you ever had some strange requests reminding you of a malware? **Not this app!** The only 3 required permissions are notification, foreground service and read storage permission, so you know it's safe to use.
- No hidden third-parties It is completely open-source, and uses as little third-party libraries as possible.
If you worry about size, compatibility or privacy, this is the best app for you!
We use the foreground service permission to provide audio playing while using other apps. we use the notification permission to provide playback control for audio playing. We use the read storage permission on older devices to open the audio files. (not required for newer devices)
Issues and pull requests are always welcome!
Last update of Description: - 27-01-2023 dd-mm-yyyy
Important: - Please read the license!
Licensed under GPL-3.0-only, by MGGames.
What's New in v1.3
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Added Loop function (accessible via the notifications)
- - Cleaner Notification Category descriptions
Version history
Feb 9, 2023 · 0 MB · Android API 1–33 · code 4
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - Added Loop function (accessible via the notifications)
- - Cleaner Notification Category descriptions
SHA-256 d7bcb24d101b04beb3394b695b24be4e2c3d6ed702f1d0e06bc4dd707f64d86a
Jan 4, 2023 · 0 MB · Android API 1–33 · code 3
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - fixed not having permission to open audios on older android (read permission)
- - fixed notification not disappearing when player failed to start
- - more time to read error message
- - fixed incorrect results checking for opening files
- - updated notification looks to blend in more correctly
- - updated description
SHA-256 0f8957ad4043d4770c8cd17a89d0198704922e406d0404f34e50946d61fad26e
Dec 28, 2022 · 0 MB · Android API 1–33 · code 2
Imported from the F-Droid repository index.
- - fixed double opening file explorer
- - changed logo icon
- - reduced app size
SHA-256 ed67e3095199377e6de4a4c0c6cab6a81b393900e209bae81b4bb7856eefd612
Will it run on your device?
73%
- Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
- ABI coverage is focused on newer 64-bit devices.
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
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How to roll back to an earlier version
If the current release misbehaves, 1.2 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Tiny Music Player 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.
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d7bcb24d101b04beb3394b695b24be4e2c3d6ed702f1d0e06bc4dd707f64d86a
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