Booming Music

Releases

• Sep 22, 2026 1.4.1
  ## What's New ### UI & Design - Added preview image for genres in search results ### Audio & Playback - Re-added the notification permission to address issues on certain devices that require this permission for notifications to work correctly. - Removed restrictions on media connections that prevented certain devices, apps, and services from connecting to Booming Music. ### Search & Library

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  - Search results now respect the library's exclusion filters. ### Lyrics - The LRC parser can now handle long word spacing in word by word lyrics. ### Bug Fixes - Fixed several issues related to Bluetooth headphone detection. - Fixed an issue where excluded songs could still appear in genre views. - Fixed an issue that prevented skipping back to the previous song when "Rewind with Previous" was disabled. - Fixed an issue that prevented external audio files from being opened when their duration was shorter than the minimum track duration configured by the user. - Fixed an issue that prevented lyrics from being searched correctly through LRCLib. ### Other - Improved support for the Silesian language. --- ## New Contributors - @X-Ryl669 made their first contribution in https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/pull/558 --- ## 📦 Installation Notes * **Normal/GitHub vs F-Droid:** The Normal (GitHub) version includes the in-app updater and native Last.fm support. * **Which APK to choose?** We now offer split APKs by architecture (arm64, v7a, etc.) to keep the app lightweight. The universal APK offers support for all device models, but it has a larger size. > 💡 **Unsure which file to pick?** Read our **[Download Guide](https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/wiki/Download)** for a quick explanation.
• Sep 8, 2026 1.4.0
  ## 📋 Changelog ### UI & Design - Branding Refresh: Updated the app icon. - New Onboarding: A completely redesigned onboarding flow to help new users set up the app easily. - New Home: The home screen was redesigned for a more modern look. - New Widgets: The home screen widgets have been revamped with unique, handcrafted designs. - Modern Components: Migrated key UI elements like the playback queue to Jetpack Compose for a smoother experience. - Visual Refinement: Improved the "Expressive" theme and refined metadata chips and icons.

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  ### Audio & Playback - Pro Mode Equalizer: Introduced an advanced EQ mode with up to 32 bands, including a Compressor and Limiter for enhanced audio control. - AutoEq Database: Now you can find your ideal EQ profile among 8000+ AutoEq settings available directly in the app. - Android Auto Enhancements: Added support for voice commands and improved grid content styling for a better driving experience. - ReplayGain: Added a preamp slider for tracks without ReplayGain tags and improved gain application for a more consistent volume across songs. - Enhanced Controls: Implemented multi-click logic for headset and media buttons for easier navigation. - Audio Preview: New activity to play audio files directly from the file manager without needing to index them in the library. - Search Improvements: Added the ability to "Play all songs" directly from search results. ### Lyrics - Karaoke: Improved support for Karaoke-style lyrics (ELRC and TTML), including per-word highlighting. - Transliteration & Actors: Added support for TTML transliteration and dynamic actor assignment for synchronized lyrics. - Manual Search: You can now manually search for and download lyrics regardless of your network settings. - Better Sources: Integrated the "Lyrically" API and added provider attribution to the lyrics view. ### System & Security - Reliable Backups: Completely rewritten backup and restore system for improved stability. - Enhanced Security: Migrated to AES-GCM encryption using the Android Keystore to protect sensitive data. - MusicBrainz Integration: Added auto-fill metadata support using MusicBrainz for more accurate song information. - Performance: Implemented caching for Deezer and Last.fm API responses and optimized repository performance. ### Bug Fixes - Fixed various issues with the new onboarding flow. - Improved palette extraction to prevent crashes on certain album arts. - Fixed duplicate ReplayGain tags when writing metadata. - Resolved issues with lyrics offset calculations during seeking. - Optimized background blur effects and UI responsiveness in the lyrics screen. - General stability improvements and fixes for minor crashes. --- ## New Contributors * @lenardflx made their first contribution in https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/pull/425 * @nitheeshdr made their first contribution in https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/pull/428 * @WluhWluh made their first contribution in https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/pull/461 --- ## 📦 Installation Notes * **Normal/GitHub vs F-Droid:** The Normal (GitHub) version includes the in-app updater and native Last.fm support. * **Which APK to choose?** We now offer split APKs by architecture (arm64, v7a, etc.) to keep the app lightweight. The universal APK offers support for all device models, but it has a larger size. > 💡 **Unsure which file to pick?** Read our **[Download Guide](https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/wiki/Download)** for a quick explanation.
• May 3, 2026 1.3.0
  ## Changelog ### Added: - ALAC playback support. - Support for bit-perfect audio playback via USB DACs. - ListenBrainz scrobbling. - Full-screen widget with support for repeat mode control. - Customization options for app widgets (size, corner radius, etc.). - Ability to edit the Favorites playlist. - Option to center lyrics horizontally.

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  - Configurable fade-out duration for the sleep timer. - Added support for LRC lyrics with multiple timestamps per line. ### Changed: - Integrated search auto-queue settings with global song click behavior. - Set minimum system requirements back to Android 8.0 (API 26) for better device compatibility. ### Fixed: - Fixed "show next song" setting visibility in full-cover player style. - Fixed an issue preventing blank lines in LRC lyrics. - Fixed playback control animations to respect user preferences. - Fixed artist image handling by sanitizing custom filenames. - The quality of the cover image in the notification has been improved. ### Other: - Minor UI adjustments and internal improvements. ## New Contributors * @evanofficial made their first contribution in https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/pull/329 * @BlueGradientHorizon made their first contribution in https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/pull/331 * @Ayaanh001 made their first contribution in https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/pull/368 --- ## 📦 Installation Notes * **Normal vs F-Droid:** The Normal version (recommended) includes the in-app updater and native Last.fm support. * **Which APK to choose?** We now offer split APKs by architecture (arm64, v7a, etc.) to keep the app lightweight. The universal APK offers support for all device models, but it has a larger size. > 💡 **Unsure which file to pick?** Read our **[Download Guide](https://github.com/mardous/BoomingMusic/wiki/Download)** for a quick explanation. --- ## 💙 Support the development If you enjoy Booming Music and want to help keep it improving, you can support the project with a donation via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/christiaam) or [PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/christiaam). Every contribution helps cover development time and keeps the project moving forward. Thank you for your support!
• Mar 24, 2026 1.2.2
  ## Changelog ### Added: - Added Last.fm integration. - Added quick “2 hour” option to the sleep timer. - Added blurred background option for the fullscreen lyrics view. - Added music fade-out mode to the sleep timer. - Added intensity adjustment option for the Blur player theme. - Added option to ignore blank lines in LRC lyrics. - Ability to modify the offset attribute of downloaded lyrics in the lyrics editor.

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  - Ability to activate/deactivate lyrics providers individually. ### Changed: - Renamed “For You” page to “Home”. - All network configurations were reorganized ### Fixed: - Fixed an issue that prevented playback of mono channel audio files. - The player now attempts to skip to the next track if playback fails. - Possible fix for album art issues in Android Auto. ### Other: - Minor internal improvements and adjustments. --- ## ❔ Which variant should I download? For most users, the Standard (normal) variant is the recommended choice. Unlike the F-Droid version—which follows strict FOSS repository policies—the standard version of Booming provides a more complete and independent experience: - **In-app Updater**: Get the latest features and bug fixes immediately. - **Full Network Features**: Includes native support for Last.fm scrobbling and other advanced connectivity features out of the box. --- ## 💙 Support the development If you enjoy Booming Music and want to help keep it improving, you can support the project with a donation via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/christiaam) or [PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/christiaam). Every contribution helps cover development time and keeps the project moving forward. Thank you for your support!
• Feb 16, 2026 1.2.1
  ## 📝 Changelog ### Fixed: - Fixed a crash when changing the additional song information displayed in the Now Playing screen. --- ## 💙 Support the development If you enjoy Booming Music and want to help keep it improving, you can support the project with a donation via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/christiaam) or [PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/christiaam).

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  Every contribution helps cover development time and keeps the project moving forward. Thank you for your support!
• Feb 15, 2026 1.2.0
  ## 📝 Changelog ### Added: - New Expressive player style. - New Blur color scheme for the player. - New equalizer engine with support for up to 15 fully configurable bands. - Support for importing AutoEq profiles. - New “Date added” sorting mode for albums. - Edge gesture support on the album artwork in the player to seek forward or backward in a track (enabled by default).

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  - New responsive home screen widget with multiple layouts depending on its size. - Quick play button added to album and artist items in the library. - Option to mark tracks as instrumental in _Settings > Lyrics_. - Added the ability to choose the playback queue clearing behavior. - Added the ability to choose what happens when tapping a song. ### Improved: - Updated various UI elements to match the Material 3 Expressive design style. - Better support for TTML lyrics with translations. - Improved handling of LRC files under specific edge cases. - Redesigned song information dialog. - Improved **Peek** player style visuals. - Updated app launcher shortcut icons. - Artist search now also shows related albums in search results. ### Fixed: - Fixed an error when parsing some LRC and TTML files. - Fixed a crash when opening _Play info_ for albums or artists. - Fixed a crash when sorting folders by track number. - Fixed an issue where custom playlist images could disappear over time. - Fixed a crash when resuming playback from widgets. ### Removed: - Removed the **Peek2** player style. --- ## 💙 Support the development If you enjoy Booming Music and want to help keep it improving, you can support the project with a donation via [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/christiaam) or [PayPal](https://www.paypal.me/christiaam). Every contribution helps cover development time and keeps the project moving forward. Thank you for your support! ## ⚠️ Warning For existing users updating from a previous version, the app might crash upon launch after installing the new version. However, this is an unlikely scenario. If an error occurs after updating, clear the app data.
• Nov 11, 2025 1.1.0 Release page →
  ## Changelog ### Added: - New player styles: Peek2, M3, and Plain. - New Now Playing queue design. - Support for TTML, word-by-word, and translated lyrics. - Adaptive controls for the mini player. - New gesture options for the player screen. - Redesigned lyrics viewer with blur, shadows, and progressive coloring effects.

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  - Option to use custom covers and descriptions for playlists. - Ability to select multiple songs in search results. - Hold a tab in the bottom navigation bar to open the search screen. - Option to hide next track info in the Default player. - Advanced shuffle modes added. - Option to adjust the corner radius of the album art in the player. - Ability to download missing album or song covers. - Option to enlarge the header image in album/artist details. - Option to hide singles from an artist’s details page. - New sorting modes across library sections. - Option to ignore articles when sorting items. - Hierarchical view for folders. - Redesigned error screen. - New Media3-based playback engine. - Audio Offload, high-precision output, and silence skipping support. - Support for more languages. ### Improved: - Improved appearance of the pure black theme. - Increased reliability of the lyrics editor. - Better queue handling and instant updates when editing song tags. - Overall performance and smoothness improvements throughout the app. ### Fixed: - SD card folders were not visible in the Folder view or whitelist/blacklist picker. - The album art was being cropped in the player screen. - Changing an artist image also replaced the cover art of songs. - The year of some albums wasn’t displayed even when available in tags. - Incorrect lyrics were downloaded for some songs. - Embedded covers in certain audio formats didn’t load properly. - ReplayGain values from certain file formats weren’t read correctly. - Pressing Next too quickly could cause two songs to play at once. - Artists with blank spaces in their names could appear duplicated in the library. - Some preferences didn’t work as expected. - Tons of known bugs and crashes have been fixed. ### Other: - Added Contributors, Translators, and Beta Testers sections to the About page. - The changelog may be longer — only the most relevant highlights are listed here. ### Collaborators: - @raycadle - @TheTerminatorOfProgramming - @HackZy01 - @SifouByte ### Note: Although every effort has been made to ensure a smooth transition, due to the large number of internal changes, it may be necessary — and highly recommended — to clear all app data before installing this update.