FAQs - fast4x/RiMusic GitHub Wiki
Information about how to use a feature can be found at How to use the app.
Is RiMusic a legal app?
Yes, it is legal because it is open source and using published APIs by YouTube and YouTube Music. RiMusic is just one of thousands similar apps that play music from YouTube. RiMusic and similar apps can't add some features from YouTube Music that are paid.
How can I get access to Songs downloaded by RiMusic outside of the app?
RiMusic only downloads to an internal cache location such that downloaded music can only be accessed via the app. There are no plans to change this as RiMusic is not a downloader but a music streaming player.
Is RiMusic processing personal data?
NO, RiMusic does not process or save personal data of any kind.
How often is a new version released?
There is a weekly release every Friday 15:00~23:00 (UTC+0).
Why does it no longer show album art on the lockscreen since Android 11?
This feature are unavailable since Android 11 above. Though present from Android 5 through 10, they decided to remove it without explanation from Android 11 and future version despite the protests.
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Why are there no plans to implement Google or YouTube login?
Implementing Google or YouTube login would require a Google tracker for authentication, which would invade the privacy of all users. Additionally, the app wouldn't meet the requirements to be published in F-Droid.
How to play video?
RiMusic currently does not support video playback, however RiMusic does support audio playback.
Why does the app close automatically after I pause it for a while?
This usually happens because Android automatically closes the app after a certain period of inactivity. To prevent this behaviour, we recommend enabling the Invincible Service and Disable battery optimizations for RiMusic. This will allow the app to stay in memory even if it's not actively used for a long time.
What permissions are used?
| Permission | Why |
|---|---|
| android.permission.INTERNET | Needed to connect to the Internet |
| android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE | Needed to check state of internet connection |
| android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS | Needed to run as a service |
| android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED | Needed to start as a service after device reboot |
| android.permission.WAKE_LOCK | Needed to prevent device from going into suspension when playing a song (if enabled Keep Screen On in settings) |
| android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS | Needed to prevent the device from restricting battery use |
| android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE | Needed to play music even when the screen goes off or the app is closed |
| android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK | (ADDED SINCE 0.6.20) Similar to android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE |
| android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC | (ADDED SINCE 0.6.20) Needed to download songs |
| android.permission.READ_MEDIA_AUDIO | Needed to read local songs |
| android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO | Needed ONLY if you want to use visualizer effect (disabled by default). Permission required ONLY when you enable the Visualizer option from the settings. (More information in Visualizer | Android Developers |
| android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS | Needed to only show the microphone settings page. Depends on android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO |
| android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE | Needed to read local music up to Android 12 |
| android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE | Needed to download song up to Android 11 |
| android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED | Needed for selecting playlist file to import in Library up to Android 13 |
This song cannot be played due to server restriction?
If song from YouTube is classified with this message, "We recommend viewing to an adult audience", playing such songs requires user confirmation that RiMusic currently couldn't handle it.
Is there a way to transfer playlists and favourites from ViMusic?
Yes, create a backup from ViMusic then import it into RiMusic using the restore feature. Both backup and restore features are found within the Database settings.
Icon explanation
| Icon | Meaning |
|---|---|
| download all | |
| remove all downloaded | |
| enqueue | |
| shuffle | |
| lock/unlock ordering | |
| menu playlist | |
| search in playlist | |
| order by recently played, From version 0.6.22 replaced by the sort menu | |
| order by position, From version 0.6.22 replaced by the sort menu | |
| order by most played, From version 0.6.22 replaced by the sort menu | |
| order by title, From version 0.6.22 replaced by the sort menu | |
| order by artist, From version 0.6.22 replaced by the sort menu | |
| sort order asc/desc for all order option | |
| add in playlist or import playlist | |
| bookmark | |
| locate now playing song in playlists |
Why does Android Auto not see RiMusic?
Follow this steps:
- Check that RiMusic has Android Auto support enabled. Go to the Hamburger menu (top right corner in the main page) -> Settings -> Miscellaneous tab -> Android Auto section.
- Check that Android Auto has developer options enabled. Go to the "Settings" app on your phone, search for "Android Auto", open the first search result, click 10 times in a row on the version number at the bottom of the page.
- Then click the three-dot menu in the top right corner -> Developer Settings -> check "Unknown sources"
- Go back to the main page of Android Auto settings, click on "Customize launcher", check RiMusic. If RiMusic doesn't appear, disconnect the phone from your car, close everything, and open the Android Auto settings again.
What is the csv file structure for importing a playlist in Library?
First line contain titles fields PlaylistBrowseId;PlaylistName;MediaId;Title;Artists;Duration;ThumbnailUrl Other lines contains data fields to import, all fields are separated by ; CSV files is a text file and can create/edit with text editor or any spreadsheet editor.
How do I get log files in case of a crash?
RiMusic has an internal logging mechanism which records (once enabled) crashes. To get the crash log do the following steps:
- Go to
Settings > Miscellaneous > Debug. - Enable "Enable debug logs".
- Restart the app.
- Try to reproduce the bug.
- Return to the same position in settings and copy the crash log to clipboard with the corresponding button.
You cannot use this method to retrieve crash logs that occurred before the debug setting was activated.