ArchiveTune

ArchiveTune is a feature-rich, open-source music streaming client for Android that enhances the YouTube Music experience. It provides high-performance playback, privacy-centric features, and audiophile-grade audio controls. Built with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose using Material 3 design, ArchiveTune offers a modern, beautiful interface with advanced functionality like synchronized lyrics, offline downloads, and Discord integration.

Yes, ArchiveTune is completely free and open-source under the GPL-3.0 license. There are no ads, in-app purchases, or hidden costs. You simply download it, install it, and enjoy all features immediately.

ArchiveTune requires Android 8.0 or higher. It's designed to work on modern Android devices and takes advantage of newer features available in more recent Android versions.

You can download ArchiveTune from multiple sources:

• GitHub Releases: Latest stable and nightly builds
• IzzyOnDroid: F-Droid alternative repository
• OpenAPK: Third-party APK distribution platform

Yes, ArchiveTune requires a YouTube Music account to stream music. While ArchiveTune is free, you'll need either a free YouTube Music account or a YouTube Premium subscription to access the music library.

Yes! ArchiveTune includes offline download functionality with configurable quality settings. You can cache songs directly to your device for playback without an internet connection. You also have full control over storage management and can delete cached content as needed.

ArchiveTune features live synchronized lyrics with word-by-word timing. You can view lyrics while playing, with support for translations and romanization for non-Latin scripts. Lyrics also appear on the lock screen widget, making it easy to follow along while your device is locked.

ArchiveTune's Discord Rich Presence shows your currently playing track in your Discord profile. It's highly customizable—you can control what information appears, choose between different display formats, select custom artwork, and even add custom text. The Rich Presence text can be automatically translated to different languages.

ArchiveTune includes professional-grade audio controls:

• Loudness Normalization: EBU R128 standard leveling for consistent volume
• Tempo Control: Adjust playback speed independently
• Pitch Control: Change pitch without affecting speed
• Gapless Playback: Seamless song transitions with no silence
• Crossfade: Smooth transitions between tracks
• System EQ Integration: Works with your device's equalizer and spatial audio

Material You is Android's dynamic theming system that adapts your app's colors based on your device's wallpaper. ArchiveTune implements this with album artwork colors, creating a personalized visual experience. You also get options for light, dark, and black themes to match your preference.

Yes! ArchiveTune supports scrobbling to last.fm and listenbrainz, which track your listening history and provide personalized insights. You'll get statistics like your "Year in Review" and real-time listening stats within the app.

Smart Caching is ArchiveTune's intelligent data management system. It caches recently played songs and metadata to provide faster playback and reduce data usage. The system automatically manages cache size and optimizes based on your usage patterns.

ArchiveTune's background playback uses Android's MediaSession to continue playing music even when the app isn't in the foreground. The system is optimized for battery efficiency and works with your device's notification controls.

ArchiveTune is privacy-centric and open-source. Your listening data is not sold or tracked by us. However, when you use YouTube Music features, you're still subject to Google's privacy policies. ArchiveTune's source code is publicly available for audit on GitHub.

If YouTube Music is not supported in your region, you'll need a VPN or proxy set to a supported region for initial data fetching. Once your library is cached locally, you may be able to use it without the VPN depending on your setup.

No, ArchiveTune is completely independent and not affiliated with Google LLC or YouTube. It's an unofficial third-party client developed by the Koiverse team. ArchiveTune does not bypass YouTube's technical protections and respects all platform guidelines.

You can report issues or request features on the GitHub Issues page. Please check if your issue already exists before creating a new one. Provide as much detail as possible including your device model, Android version, and steps to reproduce the issue.

ArchiveTune welcomes contributions! You can:

• Submit code improvements via pull requests
• Help with translations and localization
• Report and help fix bugs
• Provide design feedback
• Improve documentation

Check the CONTRIBUTING.md guide for detailed requirements and setup instructions.

To contribute code to ArchiveTune, you'll need:

• Android Studio: Ladybug (2024.2.1) or newer
• Java: JDK 17 (Amazon Corretto or Azul Zulu)
• Android SDK: API Level 34+
• Languages: Advanced Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Gradle KTS

ArchiveTune uses Codeberg's translation platform. You can contribute translations at translate.codeberg.org. No technical knowledge required—just help localize ArchiveTune for your language!

Join the community discussions on the GitHub Discussions page. It's a great place to share ideas, ask questions, and connect with other ArchiveTune users and contributors.

ArchiveTune is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). This means the source code is open and free, and any modifications must also be shared under the same license.

Yes, ArchiveTune is legal. It's an independent third-party client that works with YouTube Music through official APIs. It does not bypass YouTube's technical protections. However, you must comply with YouTube's Terms of Service and have a valid YouTube Music account.

Absolutely! While ArchiveTune provides a better listening experience, we encourage users to support artists through official channels. Consider purchasing music, merchandise, or concert tickets. Artists depend on your support to continue creating the music you love.