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Installation

Google Play Store (Closed Beta)

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SendSpin Player is available on the Google Play Store as a closed beta. To get access:

  1. Join the testers group — Sign up at SendSpinDroid Users on Google Groups
  2. Opt in to the beta — Visit the beta opt-in page on your computer, or open the Play Store listing directly on your phone
  3. Install — Once you’ve joined the group and opted in, the app will appear in the Play Store for download

Updates are delivered automatically through the Play Store.

Install from GitHub

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You can also install directly from the GitHub Releases page.

Stable Releases

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  1. On your Android device, open a browser and navigate to the latest release
  2. Download the .apk file
  3. Open the downloaded file to install
  4. If prompted, allow installation from unknown sources for your browser

Development Builds

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Development builds are published automatically after each change to the main branch. These are pre-release builds tagged as dev-latest and include the latest features and fixes.

Download the latest dev build from the dev-latest release.

First Launch

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When you first open SendSpin Player:

  1. Notification Permission — On Android 13+, the app will ask permission to show notifications. This is needed for playback controls in the notification shade and on the lock screen. Granting this is recommended.

  2. Server List — You’ll see the server list screen. If you’re on the same network as a SendSpin or Music Assistant server, it may appear automatically under “Nearby Servers” via mDNS discovery.

  3. Add a Server — Tap the + button to open the Add Server wizard and configure your first connection.

Next Steps

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