Little Music Player

This project is a light-weight, simple, yet compatible 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!
Note that this project was originally known as simple music player.

Currently partially support m3u/m3u8 playlist files. More information below in section Playlist Support.

You can find most information about Little Music Player just below.

Different variations

- Tiny Music Player https://github.com/martinmimigames/tiny-music-player
Smallest, most minimal, with the trade-off of only having the most basic features.


Playlist support

- Folder-based playlist on Android 5.0+
- Temporary playlist via multi-share function
- Partial m3u/m3u8 support

m3u/m3u8 features supported:
- Audio stream url (http/https)
- Absolute audio path (e.g. /storage/emulated/0/Music/Example.mp3)
- Nested m3u/m3u8 files (Absolute path only)
- Custom audio name via "#EXTINF: [duration], [custom name]" , does not support duration

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 half a MB in size, one of the tiniest audio player apps on Android! No need to worry about bloated apps again. (Currently less than 30 KB)

- 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! We will explain how we use all our permissions, 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 for displaying playback control, as we are mainly a notification
based music player.
We use the internet permission to allow for audio streaming, however such function is still being
developed, and can be very buggy.
We use the read storage/audio/video permission to open the audio files. Required for older devices, and m3u/m3u8 processing.

(Beta function)
Share a url containing a media file to Little Music Player to stream it.
Or use a m3u file with the stream url inside.

Issues

Issues and pull requests are always welcome!
Since we do not have telemetry in the app, we rely on you to report issues and give feedback.

You can submit issues the following ways:
- via Github issues at https://github.com/martinmimigames/little-music-player/issues
- via email: martinmimigames@gmail.com

Made by Martinmimigames

Official website at https://martinmimigames.github.io

Last update of Description:
- 20-07-2023 dd-mm-yyyy

Important:
- Please read the license!

Is Little Music Player free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Little Music Player require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Little Music Player safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by MGGames. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Little Music Player?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

1. Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
2. Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
3. Open the downloaded com.martinmimigames.littlemusicplayer.apk file from your Downloads folder.
4. Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
5. Open «Little Music Player» by MGGames and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
6. Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.