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[Android Apps and Games] Forrealboi:
I use casper root session and it works perfectly
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
New ad-free test build of Spotify v.8.2.0.778.b.18357415 is up:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120721758

(This build is ad-free only. Let me know if ads are still persistent while casting)
[Android Apps and Games] Bogatti:
Thks working for me. On apk mirror its version 8.3. Can you update to that version????
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Read the OP, v.8.3.0 is in the works.
[Android Apps and Games] Bogatti:
Very nice,thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
I can't listen to anything on latest version. It keeps saying unable to connect
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
That's weird. Are you connected to wifi/service? What device are you using?
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
I am connected using s4
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Can you provide a log? And could you reinstall the app and tell me exactly what happens? Are you able to log in?
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
How to send log i log in and then i come back and it doesn't let me sign in. Srry for bad english
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Install matlog from the PlayStore and there is a export option. Upload it to Google drive or any cloud service and send me a link
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
Nvm problem fixed airplane mode was on. Srry for the trouble thank you :laugh::laugh:
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Lol
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Experimental ad-free build is up - v.8.3.0.667.b.18619226
[Android Apps and Games] Atom Heart Mother:
See this... http://www41.zippyshare.com/v/T7VEV6YV/file.html
[Android Apps and Games] Bagdagh:
[MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION] It keeps saying error parsing package on your version 8.3
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Redownload it
[Android Apps and Games] Bagdagh:
Ok doing it now

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@guitar1238751 Thanks works now
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Glad to have helped
[Android Apps and Games] Bagdagh:
[MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION] Have you gotten chromecast working? Will the new version be out soon?
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
All other features have been discontinued​. Only ad-free builds are supported now. I am currently very busy with school but I should have a new build out in a week or two. (PS: I'm working on a Spotify client instead of a tweaked version of Spotify which may include many additional tweaks and features :) )
[Android Apps and Games] Bagdagh:
[MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION] thanks! That's great. I can't wait!

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What version will the next ad-free version be?
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
As of now the next build will be v.8.4.0.518
[Android Apps and Games] Bagdagh:
[MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION] great thanks for your work :good:
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
:P
[Android Apps and Games] Siderk21:
Ya thanks for your work:)
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Glad I've helped you
[Android Apps and Games] Pokemonl88:
I'm using the latest test build and unlimited skips aren't working
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
These are ad-free builds only. I am no longer going to add any other features or tweaks. If you really want other features try one of the older builds. Those tweaks only exist because I was curious if it was possible. However, I am working on a client for Spotify instead and that will include many different tweaks.
[Android Apps and Games] Pokemonl88:
Why not include mods again? Or release two different versions? I don't see why they have to be ad-free only
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
This project​ was never intended to replace Spotify Premium. I only played around with other little tweaks out of curiosity. All future builds will strictly be ad-free only as that was and still is the main goal of this project.
[Android Apps and Games] Pokemonl88:
Oh okay I understand. Can you still maybe work on a second version with those minor tweaks?
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
I'll see. However, If I do end up continuing a tweaked build, it will be experimental only and will remain in a separate folder on afh. Once again I will only be supporting the ad-free builds here.
[Android Apps and Games] Pokemonl88:
Okay thanks! Any eta on the client?
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
No eta. I'm very busy with school atm. It's in the works and in a week or two I will have another ad-free build out.
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
Version 8.3 work on my phone but still ads on chromecast? Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
I'm working on it. Can you provide for when this issue happens?
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
Okay how to send a log? Srry im new to this
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Install an app like Matlog from the Play Store and there is an option within the app to export captured logs.
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
Oki will do
[Android Apps and Games] s43Ocan:
Can you also ads Pandora and Iheart radio support in the client? And apple music?
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Lol Apple music will never be supported. I'll see if it's possible with the others but I doubt it'll happen due to api restrictions.
[Android Apps and Games] s43Ocan:
Idea. A lyric option will be very useful
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Great suggestion. I'll see what I can do about it.
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Experimental ad-free builds are up: v.8.4.0.518.b.18875923

Link in OP
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
Hey can you rename the app for me so for the bother
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Sorry I'm taking​ so long with it. I had some errors while compiling this morning but once I sort out some kinks I'll have it up for ya :)
[Android Apps and Games] kinfolk248:
Yea getting spotify ads with this...
[Android Apps and Games] akanshgulati:
I am not able to find the link on androidfiles.
[Android Apps and Games] Poonoil:
I'm seeing ads sometimes on the new version too

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Any ideas? I'm on a galaxy s3, lineage os 7.1.2.
[Android Apps and Games] Onichiba:
Also getting ads on experimental 8.4 so I went back to 8.2 and there's no more ads
[Android Apps and Games] Siderk21:
Yup getting ads here too on latest build [MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] Forrealboi:
As everyone else has said I'm also getting ads on version 8.4. I've tried all 4 experimental builds so far. The first two builds still get ads and on the "pf" version there are ads so. On the v2 build there aren't ads for the most part but a ad or two still pops up here and there.

On a side note, I checked you profile and noticed you, [MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION] [MENTION=1128585]SimpTheChimp[/MENTION] [MENTION=5146463]Lesorin[/MENTION] have worked on or are attempting 7.1.1 on the tab 4. I have this tablet and I'm wondering what's happening with the progress. Also have you guys heard any word from sub77 if he's working on a 7.1.1 version? So far I've used sub77's cm14.0 build on Android file host, your cm14.0v3beta build on dropbox , lesorins cm14 build on dropbox and also simpthechimps test build with the lineage os boot animation (which I really like). Right now I'm using simpthechimps 14.0 build. If you guys need testers I would be glad to test and report back to you.
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
Ads are gone in new version. Thanksssss ?
[Android Apps and Games] iamaniff:
V8.4 is remove notification shorcut?
[Android Apps and Games] Legionofhosts:
Works great thanks OP :p
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
Okay so right when I install Spotify and sign in it pops up that if you watch ad now you'll get next 30 minutes free. When i click skip then it skips and no ads ever pop up
[Android Apps and Games] Bostros:
Hi I just bought a new phone. Can you maybe release a second version with a different name? I would like to use your version with the official play store version. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] kungfu0mat:
Same thing happens to me. After installing the app and then clicking on any song, a popup appears asking if you would watch the ad to remove all ads for 30 minutes. However, once I click skip, the popup doesn't come again and there are no ads whatsoever. Any idea why this is happening? My phone is a Nexus 5X, stock 7.1.2, not rooted.
[Android Apps and Games] Bakedgoodsart:
Hi, I've been reading through the thread and I'm hearing that it works for some people and sometimes it doesn't work. Can someone tell me which version i should install with no ads??? Plzzz thankssss

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Helloooo!???
[Android Apps and Games] raptorossi1:
Latest experimental 8.4.1 version has no ads. I'm using that now with no issues.
[Android Apps and Games] Hackwr:
Hi i read all pages of this forum and like developer since that is what we should do. Thank you very much to developer for this. It sork vsry nice on my s7 edge. Plzzz when is next version coming out. I notice there is am update on playstore but no update on yours
[Android Apps and Games] ExCaL1BuR:
Using the last experimental 8.4.1 , first add that apeared went black without nothing playing , needed to restart the APP bit then worked like a charme !!!

Love this project and your point oficial view !

Working on Xiaomi MI5S using LineageOS 7.1.2 ?
[Android Apps and Games] ExCaL1BuR:
Has you can see after the first Ad it goes to the suposed ad-video but it stays like the print here , need to force close the APP and open it again to continue listening.
[Android Apps and Games] Poohauk:
Amazing work developer!! I don't get any ads at all!! Can you add downloaded videos too? Is the Spotify app you mentioned before almost ready. I can't wait to use it. Thank you very much. Also just one feature suggestion, can you add support to work with kodi? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Wholetthedogsout:
Thank you so much OP! I really appreciate this. Works perfectly on my s8!! (I made an account just to say thanks, that's how much I love this) Great that you push out updates so fast in par with official Spotify uodates!! Thanks again.
[Android Apps and Games] Tahiruzz:
Can you bring back the offline music playback (music stored IN SD)?
[Android Apps and Games] Halleuii:
Wow you saved my life. Nice work. Just one problem Sometimes the app freezes but with blqck add??? Fixx fkr this???
[Android Apps and Games] Ariskwn:
No luck for me, tried several builds and still got ads
[Android Apps and Games] Stefan2142:
Working on my Nexus 4, rom PureNexus 7.1.2 rooted. Without ads using the latest build v.8.2.0.778.b.18357415. Just a note, this doesn't remove the shuffle only mode limitation that free users have. For that, you'd have to use Lucky Patcher (requires root)
[Android Apps and Games] lordhoekage:
Which patch did you use to get rid of the shuffle only mode? I have Lucky Patcher.
[Android Apps and Games] Berniesanders2020:
Can you work on 8.4.4.

7.9 works nice for me but it will be nicer to use newest version. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] JRJ442:
There's been an 8.4.2 in his experimental folder on AFH for a while now. You should bookmark the page and check it every once in a while for updates. I haven't checked today to see if 8.4.4 is in there. Spotify told me to update to the newest version earlier.
[Android Apps and Games] Olalauy:
Hey man, great job once again. Great that your active on xda now. I remember a while back I used to use a lot of your Cydia tweaks back on my old iPhone 4s before I switched to Android. I noticed that your repo doesn't work anymore. Went to your website too and nothing seems to have been updated in a while. Has the atom dev team split? Miss your work man. Anyways thanks for this. Cheers.
[Android Apps and Games] Alucardut:
No ads on my J7
[Android Apps and Games] Makurin:
Works good on my s4 before. But now have an s7 and how to install. It says install blocked????
[Android Apps and Games] Siderk21:
Newest build works great but sometimes a video add still pops up. If I click no thanks, i can continue listening without any issues, but if I click the ad, then the video plays, it used to just go black and then the app would hang until you force stoped the app, but now in the new build the ad plays instead of the black screen. Then it goes back to playing music. I haven't seen any other issues. And ads usually don't appear again after that once after opening the app
[Android Apps and Games] Lordallmighty:
I've been looking everywhere for this. Thank you so much [MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION]. No ads or problems. Everything is working good. My phone is a htc m9, lineage 7.1.2, rooted, stock kernel.
[Android Apps and Games] Stefan2142:
There is a custom patch in LP for removing shuffle only limitation. Pm me if you don't find it
[Android Apps and Games] lordhoekage:
I found it, but had no affect :/ thanks though!
[Android Apps and Games] Mathail:
Hi thanks dev. Is this dead? Is next version ever coming out?
[Android Apps and Games] Parota:
Amazing work op. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Nutcrackergurl:
I installed it on mine and all my friends fones. Such helpful. Thk U
[Android Apps and Games] Mathail:
It looks like he has a another 8.4 version again uploaded that says fix
[Android Apps and Games] Shaiu1:
Thank you very much dev. Great job. :)

#adfreenation
[Android Apps and Games] sup3mien:
consider adblock plus?
[Android Apps and Games] Lucasgerg:
Thanks dev. Your version works on my kindle. This is first time it's working on kindle. I don't like kindle's system but your Spotify has saved me.
[Android Apps and Games] digitalpig82:
That version works great for me. In previous versions, I got an ad telling me it'll start another ad in a few seconds; then the screen went black and I had to force stop spotify to be able to use it again. But on the latest uploaded version (8.4.0.518) I did not run into any ads so far. :good:
[Android Apps and Games] Yahooexplorer:
Amazing work dev. Thank you very much.
[Android Apps and Games] Ariskwn:
8.4.0.518 work flawlessly, no ads now...excellent app devs!
[Android Apps and Games] Grayson87:
Working well on my Xiaomi mi5 doc.
[Android Apps and Games] nixie2121:
was working great, then all of a sudden today, I got ads? it is weird. I restored the app from tibu, and it worked on my speaker, using Chromecast it seemed to have the ads and not let me pick a song. weird...guess I won't Chromecast
[Android Apps and Games] Lukeskywalkerstar:
Works fine for me on my Pixel XL and Android O Developer Preview 2. What version are you using. I'm using version 7. Tried the 8.3+ and I still got ads only on Chromecast but no ads at all in the app on my phone
[Android Apps and Games] Siderk21:
[MENTION=8333531]Lukeskywalkerstar[/MENTION] [MENTION=3745390]nixie2121[/MENTION] Yea that's a known issue. Only seems to happen when streaming to Chromecast. No ads anywhere else. I initially got an black ad once in a while right after opening the app, but force stopping it seemed to fix it. But now it the lastest version that issue seems to be fixed. I'm not sure about Chromecast since I don't have a Chromecast anymore...
[Android Apps and Games] nixie2121:
I am using the latest version, with a Nexus 6 and a 7.1.2 rom

So your saying the older 7 version of the patched app is working on your Chromecast?
[Android Apps and Games] Lordtylor:
Amazing work developer. Thank you so much!! Any update on the client app you were working on? Is it almost ready? Can we test it out?
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Hey y'all. Sorry I haven't been around this thread much the past couple of months. I've been busy with school and work and haven't had the time to keep up this project. I'm back now, well for a couple of days anyways before life picks up again lol. Anyways let's get down to the chase.

So Spotify has made some changes recently on their end that's​ made it a bit more cumbersome to disable persistent ads. As I don't use Spotify, I assumed that my initial tweaks were still working and that ads were still being blocked. After reading back a couple of posts it looks like many users still see ads immediately after opening up the app and also while on Chromecast. I think I've pinpointed why it's happening and I've uploaded two new builds in the experimental folder. However, these builds don't include the new changes just yet. Both builds are minor updates meant to merge changes with the official build. I have another version in the works which should have these issues addressed.

It would be EXTREMELY helpful if you guys could provide logs and also provide as much detail as possible to help me recreate your issue. I usually build and run Spotify on a emulator before uploading meaning I have a limited domain for testing. Try the lastest build and let me know what happens and I'll see what I can do. I'm aiming to have a fixed build out either sometime tonight or tomorrow morning. And once we get that build up and running, I'll merge changes into the stable channel. Also, after this build, all future builds will use a new package name so that it no longer conflicts with official Spotify builds. Cheers

v1: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120739548

v2: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120739549
[Android Apps and Games] Siderk21:
Awesome!! Installing them down!!
[Android Apps and Games] Android4evor:
Yassssssssssss
[Android Apps and Games] Onichiba:
[MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION] Used v1 first and got an ad right after signing in and clicking on a song. But there were no other ads. So next I tried v2 and I'm getting ad after ad
[Android Apps and Games] Forrealboi:
Hey, great to see your back. Thanks for your work. So version 1 is working fine for me. Haven't gotten a single ad. On version 2 though I only get ads on my tab 4 and Nexus 6. No ads on my One Plus? Why are there ads on one device but not the other? This is really weird
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Next build should fix the black screen/ad issue. Could you capture a log log while using v2?

Hmmm that is weird. Are you using any ad blocking utilities on any of the devices such as adaway? If so can you disable it and capture a log? Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Forrealboi:
Okay will do

Edit: Yea I am using adaway
[Android Apps and Games] s43Ocan:
Yup version 7 has been working for me too for a while now. [MENTION=6536642]guitar1238751[/MENTION] Chromecast is not working at all for me on both newer versions. Also I know you said no Pandora but what about Iheartradio? Do you know yet if it'll work?
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
Help ads in latest version on my s4. I test on Chromecast and it not working. Right when I install Spotify it plays a 30 second ad to get next 30 minutes free. But the ad comes everytime I open app but no ad if I just keep using Spotify for long time??
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Capture and attach a log. No, iheartradio will not be supported either. Last I checked iheartradio has a pretty decent app. Just use that.

This issue has not been fixed in this build. It will be included in the next build. Please attach a log.
[Android Apps and Games] Luvappandi:
Okay I will do that
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
It's in the works but don't expect it anytime soon. I'll see if I can get a early build up before the end of summer. I'll consider adding support for third party music streaming services. As of now it is a local music manage and player but I'll see if It's possible as a plug-in​ maybe. No guarantees.
[Android Apps and Games] s43Ocan:
Thanks I can't wait :D:fingers-crossed:
[Android Apps and Games] Bagdagh:
Thanks for your work :good::) . Everything is working for me.No issues with either app version. But as you've already said just Chromecast still has ads
[Android Apps and Games] Pokemonl88:
Not working for me? How to fix? Still here ads when I listen
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
And new build is up. All changes have been merged.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120739799

Note: Let me know what happens with Chromecast. There should no longer be any ads but I'm not sure. Also If you experience any issues, please provide detailed feedback and also a log. Remember, the more information you give me, the better I'll be able to address the issue.Thanks. :p

Changelog:
Fix: an issue where an ad appeared that forced users to watch a video for '30 minutes of adfree streaming'
Fix: an issue where ads would fail to load, resulting in a 'black screen' of death
Fix: an issue where the app would hang and then fc
Fix: videos fail to load
Fix: [Experimental] persistent ads on chromecast
- some code cleanup/removed some more unnecessary libs
- other minor optimizations
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
hey did you get a chance to rename the apk? cant remove the app on my unrooted device
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Working on it, next build will definitely have a different package name.
[Android Apps and Games] Siderk21:
Awesome! Installed and everything is working beautifully. No ads at all anymore
[Android Apps and Games] Wholetthedogsout:
I also would like the app with a different name. other than that its good
[Android Apps and Games] Berniesanders2020:
thks op...veryhelpful
[Android Apps and Games] Olalauy:
me too plzzzzz
[Android Apps and Games] Alucardut:
He already said the next version will include it
[Android Apps and Games] Stupifier:
I don't get it.....why does everyone want the APK named different?
[Android Apps and Games] Makurin:
Hey thanks for this. Can you possibly maybe if you have the time please see if you can work on adding adblock to other ads? Or maybe even making an adblock app that blocks all the ads on my phone
[Android Apps and Games] Ratyuod:
Well I have a Xperia X phone and spotify is installed as a system app for me. I can't uninstall it or anything. And I don't want to root. I can use the patched spotify fine on my lg tablet but I cannot install it on my phone. I would love to be able to use it on both
[Android Apps and Games] Xdaxdaxdaxdad:
The lastest update you uploaded is flawless. No ads anywhere any more even when starting up. I'm not home now but when I get home I'm going to try it on my chromecast. #fingerscrossed
[Android Apps and Games] Shaiu1:
hi, its working for me in germany. thanks for this, but why not able to install it on my mothars phone???????:):):):)
[Android Apps and Games] nixie2121:
just tried the latest with Chromecast, got ads?
[Android Apps and Games] Stupifier:
Ahhh.....now I understand. Being rooted and bloat-free, I was very confused. Thanks for explaining
[Android Apps and Games] milojoseph:
It sucks when phone companies strikes deals with apps and have them pre installed. Like Facebook and google apps.
[Android Apps and Games] nixie2121:
it's the number 1 reason I root
[Android Apps and Games] guitar1238751:
Hmmm I thought that'd do the trick but I guess it didn't work. Can you capture a log of when the ad appears and what device, firmware, are you running? I'm back in school now and I don't have a tv where I can test chromecast so I'll need you guys to manually test out each change I make. Also what type of ad is it? Just static or a video ad? Do you get any freezes within the app when the ad appears?
[Android Apps and Games] nixie2121:
it is not a video ad. a regular ad, and also once the ad comes on if I try to pick a song it says to buy premium. I am using a Nexus 6, elementalx kernel, Magisk su, and darkrom which is based on lineage os. not sure how to get a log, will look into that. thanks so much.
[Android Apps and Games] Bingley:
Spotify Music 8.4.4.810 is the latest stable, non-beta version. Looks like you've listed the beta as stable by mistake.

Thanks again OP, this was invaluable driving to and from Download Festival this weekend :)

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Was this casting in-app to Chromecast or via Android's build-in cast system?