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Auxio - Frequently Asked Questions
For a list of supported formats read Supported Formats
This FAQ will be continually updated as new changes and updates are made to Auxio.
What is Auxio?
Auxio is local music player for android that I built for myself, primarily. Its designed to avoid a lot of the feature-bloat and frustrating UX that other FOSS music players have, while still remaining customizable to an extent.
Where can I download Auxio?
Currently, its available on the IzzyOnDroid F-Droid repository. I still want to make some changes and get feedback before I submit it to the mainline F-Droid repository, but it will arrive there eventually.
Can I translate Auxio to my native language?
See the Translations issue for guidance on how to create translations and submit them to the project. Any contributions are appreciated.
How can I contribute/report issues?
Open an Issue or a Pull Request, please note the Contribution Guidelines and Accepted Additions however.
Why ExoPlayer?
ExoPlayer is far more flexible than the native MediaPlayer API, which allows Auxio to have consistent behavior across devices & OEMs, along with allowing Auxio to be extended to music sources outside of local files. You can read more about the benefits (and drawbacks) of ExoPlayer Here.
Why is there no black mode?
Android does not support a black mode directly, only dark and light. Therefore I have to implement the mode myself, which will take some time. I plan to add it however.
Why cant I have a custom accent?
Custom accents would require some changes to the accent system in the app, which will take some time. I plan to add them however.
Why are accents lighter/less saturated in dark mode?
As per the Material Guidelines, accents should be less saturated on dark mode to reduce eye strain and to make it look better in general.
You will be able to set the accent to something less saturated when I implement custom accents.
Why isn't edge-to-edge enabled on versions below Oreo?
The APIs for changing system bar colors were only added in API Level 27 (Oreo MR1), meaning that edge-to-edge will not work below that version.
I could possibly extend edge-to-edge support to earlier versions, but it would take awhile.
Why doesn't edge-to-edge work when my phone is in landscape?
When a phone [Not a tablet] is in landscape, the insets meant to make the UI fit don't work properly, therefore the feature is mostly disabled.
Does this app keep/send any information about myself or my device?
Auxio does not log any information about the device or its owner, and it has no internet access to send that information off in the first place.