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SoundPod

A minimalist music streaming app
New in version 1.3.1
• Fixed playback crash ("URL not accepted") when resolving certain YouTube streams
• Improved stream extractor reliability and error handling
• Added Adaptive Thumbnail for Album and Artist screens
• Optimized APK size and improved build configuration
• Standardized dependency management in Version Catalog
• Refined Quick Picks with new Recommended and Custom sources (replaced Random)
• Added BotGuard poToken support and real-time n-parameter deciphering for full streaming speeds
• Aggressive pr
SoundPod is a minimalist, open-source music player. Built with Jetpack Compose, it offers a modern interface for streaming media using publicly accessible APIs.

Key Features:
• Background playback and persistent queue management.
• High-quality caching for offline playback.
• Comprehensive search for songs, albums, artists, and playlists.
• Bookmark your favorite artists and albums for quick access.
• Import and manage local and remote playlists.
• Fetch, display, and edit synchronized or static lyrics.
• Seamlessly opens YouTube and YouTube Music links.
• Smart features: Sleep timer, skip silence, and audio normalization.
• Ecosystem support: Full Android Auto integration.
• Invincible service to ensure uninterrupted background listening.
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Versions

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  • Version 1.3.1 (26) suggested Added on Jun 18, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read audio files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.github.soundpod.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 9 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.3.0
    • Redesigned Artist and Search screens for a better experience
    • Improved playback reliability across all regions
    • Expanded metadata display in the player
    • Added screen cache size display in settings
    • Optimized app startup sequence for faster loading
    • Cached songs now show in playlist by enabling in database settings
    • Fixed landscape mode which did not show lyrics and playlist
    • When playing songs from artist, now only get artist recommendations in the queue
    • Now can generate bug report fr
  • Version 1.3.0 (25) - Added on Jun 11, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • read the contents of your shared storage
      Allows the app to read the contents of your shared storage.
    • read audio files from shared storage
      Allows the app to read audio files from your shared storage.
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.github.soundpod.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 7 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

    • New in version 1.2.0
    * Major Fix: Integrated NewPipe for more reliable music streaming
    * Instant track starts: Music now loads in the background so there’s no waiting between songs
    * Faster loading: Optimized the home screen to load your favorites almost instantly
    * Faster app start: Removed the background delay when opening the app
    * Refined and cleaned up Playlist and Album screens
    * Improved overall app stability and performance
    * General bug fixes
  • Version 1.2.0 (22) - Added on May 30, 2026

    arm64-v8a armeabi-v7a x86 x86_64

    This version requires Android 6.0 or newer.

    It is built and signed by the original developer, and guaranteed to correspond to this source tarball.

    Permissions
    • view network connections
      Allows the app to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.
    • run foreground service
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services.
    • run foreground service with the type "mediaPlayback"
      Allows the app to make use of foreground services with the type "mediaPlayback"
    • have full network access
      Allows the app to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.
    • show notifications
      Allows the app to show notifications
    • run at startup
      Allows the app to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the phone and allow the app to slow down the overall phone by always running.
    • ask to ignore battery optimizations
      Allows an app to ask for permission to ignore battery optimizations for that app.
    • prevent phone from sleeping
      Allows the app to prevent the phone from going to sleep.
    • com.github.soundpod.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

    Download APK 7.3 MiB PGP Signature | Build Log

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