[APP][4.0.3+][v.8.4.36.321] Patched Ad-Free Spotify APKs + Adfree Android TV builds

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Hey y'all. As Xposed is not ready for Nougat just yet and since many users don't wish to root I decided to dabble with some apps. Spotify ad free was born from this project.
;)
EDIT:

Note:
**This does not require root. **

Requirements: Android 4.0.3+, no dpi, should work with both arm & arm64 (only lib differences), min API 15

*Edit: Based on feedback there are now two variants of the app: An x86 and an Arm build

Code:
/*Features: */
 -Hooray no more ads!
- built in ota downloader - new builds will be available for download on your device immediately after I upload them [B] Edit: Ota has been discontinued, many users experienced FCs while downloading new builds and hosting each build was costing  a bit more than I expected) [/B]
[B][COLOR="Red"] Where's everything else? That's it. This project is NOT intended to replace Spotify Premium.[/COLOR][/B]
Code:
[SIZE="4"][1/13/18] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [ARM] rebase to v.8.4.36.321.b.27526084
Older Changelogs:

Code:
[SIZE="4"][1/12/18] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [ARM] rebase to v.8.4.35.152.b.27263433

[SIZE="4"][12/29/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [ARM] rebase to v.8.4.33.536.b.26740297
Change: [Android TV] rebase to .v.1.6.3.b.1060300

[SIZE="4"][11/24/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [ARM] rebase to 8.4.28.875.b.25430594
Change: [x86] rebase to 8.4.28.875.b.25430594

[SIZE="4"][11/18/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [ARM] rebase to v.8.4.27.845.b.25168360
Change: [x86] rebase to v.8.4.25.771.b.24643850
Change: [Android TV] rebase to v.1.6.1.b.1060100

[SIZE="4"][10/21/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [ARM] Rebase to 8.4.24.871.b.24382006 
 
[SIZE="4"][10/16/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: rebase to 8.4.23.740.b.24119469 [ARM]
*Note: x86 builds will be up soon. You may have to uninstall the previous build if you are running a build pre 8.4.22.857. Also from now on beta & stable builds won't be separate. Everything works fine on both builds. If something is really broken and things need to be tested first, then I'll mark it as experimental, otherwise the lastest build I pull from apkmirror , whether it be  beta or stable, will be marked as a stable working adfree release 

[SIZE="4"][10/4/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [ARM] rebase stable to 8.4.22.857.b.23857676
Note: x86 build will be up 

[SIZE="4"][9/24/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: Based on feedback there are now two variants of the app: An x86 and an Arm build
Change: rebase stable to 8.4.19.792.s
Change: rebase experimental to  8.4.21.495.b.23594446

[SIZE="4"][9/13/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: rebase experimental to 8.4.19.788.b.23071037
Fix: revert opt.cl patch
Fix: More changes to remove ads

[SIZE="4"][9/9/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: rebase stable to 8.4.18.743.s
Change: rebase experimental to  8.4.19.781.b.23071016
Fix: more changes to remove ads

[SIZE="4"][9/2/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: rebase stable to v.8.4.17.640.s.22546305
Change: rebase experimental to v.8.4.18.726.b.22808707
Change: new pattern to remove ads
Fix: (again) completely remove "watch 30 second video for 30 minutes of adfree streaming" 

[SIZE="4"][9/1/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: rebase stable to v.8.4.16.781.s
Change: revert package back to com.music.spotify

[SIZE="4"][8/25/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: rebase stable to 8.4.14.439.s
Change: rebase experimental to 8.4.17.626.b

[SIZE="4"][8/20/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
[Master]
Change: rebase to 1283.s
Change: migrate to opt 814642.vl2 pts
Change: new app icon
Feature: [Experimental] Force location to US, this should let Spotify work anywhere, regardless of location restrictions
Feature: added a welcome message (dismisable) 
Feature: added quick settings tile
Fix: *null() Home feed
Fix: white on white text
Fix: random FCs while connecting to bluetooth & Chromecast
Fix: UI hang while casting (reverting to old method fixes it)
Fix: missing languages (only en_US applying)
Fix: [Experimental] location randomly reverting to device default
Fix: other misc bug fixes
Fix: some more code cleanup

[SIZE="4"][8/9/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: rebase stable to v.8.4.11.1283
Change: rebase experimental to v.8.4.14.404.b

[SIZE="4"][7/30/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: rebase stable to v.8.4.9.271
Change: rebase experimental to v.8.4.11.1277.b
Change: switched back channels
Change: package name - com.spotifyadfree.music
Fix: FC for MIUI users
Fix: completely removed "30 minutes for adfree" popup
Fix: random hang during chromecast
Fix: [ALPHA] another opt patchset for Chromecast (please provide logs and feedback)
Fix: removed more unnecessary code

[SIZE="4"][6/11/17]/*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
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
Fix: some code cleanup/removed some more unnecessary libs
Fix: other minor optimizations

[SIZE="4"][5/13/17]/*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [Experimental] another patch for location spoofing 
Fix: [Experimental] replace persistent ads with black banner
Fix: [Experimental] Fc loop after force closing an ad
Fix: lag while casting

[Older changelogs removed]
[3/17/17-5/13/17] 
Too many experimental builds and patches intially to keep track of here, look through thread and afh/basketbuild for old builds and changelogs. 

[SIZE="4"]Upcoming changes:[/SIZE] */ [B][COLOR="Red"] [/COLOR][/B]
Fix: remove upgrade banners
Fix: replace " premium only popup" with transparent overlay
[STRIKE]Fix: keep ad blocking persistent after updates (really depends on Spotify's end but from what I've seen from recent releases I think I have it somewhat working, well at least for now anyways)[/STRIKE] Until then keep auto update disabled​ for Spotify in the Play Store. [B][COLOR="Red"] Edit: Completely broken, worked last release but Spotify has patched it up, now requires manual editing again each release [/B][/COLOR]
Feature: added quickshare button
Feature: **New package name**-Users will now be able to use this version​ of Spotify simultaneously with other Spotify instances. This is for users who do not wish to deal with auto updates and features breaking or who just want to use this patched version simultaneously with an official build or if a device comes preinstalled with Spotify as a system app.
Feature: [ALPHA] lockscreen blurred media playback option directly embedded within app settings 
[/Hide]

Additional notes:

This project is still centered around ad blocking. Other features simply exist because of curiosity and lack of Xposed support on Nougat. Features may break after future updates and I may eventually migrate back to just ad blocking. Also as this was more of a proof of concept/learning build I will update the app when I get the time. I provide no guarantees to support newer Spotify versions. I am currently very busy with school.

There is nothing I can do about offline downloads or exporting downloaded media. These features will never be incorporated even if I could as this project was never intended to replace Spotify Premium. I was annoyed at seeing intrusive ads take over the screen while using the application and as I barely use Spotify anyway I couldn't justify premium. ( I have a Google Play Music subscription). I originally intended to build a native ad blocker (that project is still in the works), however due to limitations on some older devices I owned that could not be rooted, I changed track and began working on a rootless solution. Also I understand that many users with premium are aggravated that they cannot export and easily move around their downloaded media or even play media using another music player. I've looked into this and it is not currently possible. Spotify stores offline media in Ogg Vorbis codec format. They also use their own encryption so only their own player can play the downloaded media. In fact, decryption keys are not stored locally at all. Instead they are individually linked to the subscription holder. So yes, technically in theory the downloaded media can be exported but the exported media will be rendered useless as there is no way of decrypting and playing it.

Also there is nothing that can be done locally to block ads on Chromecast. Chromecast does not mirror your spotify app when you cast. Instead it recognizes the stream and plays it independently, meaning unless you have a premium account there is no way to get rid of ads. I've tested a couple of spoofing methods the last few builds but they all failed as Spotify checks per account. The only alternative atm is to mirror your display or just use bluetooth. If you do that, then it will actually stream from the app itself without triggering any ads.

Android Auto README


The Android Auto app checks where the app was installed from before displaying the app on the Android Auto dashboard. This means that if you didn't install spotify from the play store then it won't just work on Android Auto. The workaround for now is this command via adb.
Code:
pm install*-i*"com.android.vending"*-r/sdcard/(file location of where you saved the spotify apk)

/*This changes "com.google.android.packageinstaller" to "com.android.vending" so that Android Auto thinks Spotify is installed from the Play store and not sideloaded. */

Read more about it here, Kudos to Mishaal Rahman https://www.xda-developers.com/psa-spotify-and-other-apps-not-working-with-android-auto-heres-a-fix/

Downloads, Updates, Installation & Logs:

Installation:
1. Download the apk
2. Install the apk
(Pretty straightforward isn't it :p)

(It would be greatly appreciated and very helpful if people could provide feedback, preferably including your device model and if there are crashes or lags or god forbid, any ads, provide a log via adb or an app like matlog)

*Note: I don't have the time to merge in requests and other features atm. I'm too busy with work and school right now. Rebasing on the other hand is fast and mostly automated on my end as recent Spotify releases have generally been very minor incremental improvements. Just need to pull new builds from apkmirror and I have a script setup to apply most of the patches. Since I don't really use Spotify anymore (Play Music is where it's at :p), I rely on you guys for logs and feedback. Anyways, if something is screwed up, then please capture a log and let me know so I can take a look at it, otherwise I am assuming that everything is okay.


Keep up with updates: MOD Edit :- Links Removed
Telegram Discussion channel: MOD Edit :- Links Removed
Telegram ci channel: MOD Edit :- Links Removed
Note: MOD Edit :- Content Removed

Latest supported release: [ARM] v.8.4.36.321.b.27526084
Latest supported release: [x86] v.8.4.32.623.b.26478414
Latest experimental TEST build: v.8.4.18.726.b.22808707

*Note: "Stable" is based on the latest Play release while "Experimental" is based on the latest beta build pulled from apk mirror.
*Update: Stable and Beta releases from Spotify are now both marked as "stable". Patches work fine on both versions. If I mark something as "Experimental", then that means that certain patches aren't working right or there are other issues that need to be ironed out first.

Downloads:

[ARM] Stable Adfree: Link Removed
[x86] Stable Adfree: Link Removed
Experimental Builds: Link Removed
All builds: Link Removed

Donation: (You really don't need to, but if you really want to here ya go, it'll certainly be appreciated and help fund projects and costs. https://paypal.me/guitar1238751

Credits & Thanks:

Huge thanks to:
- sbeb
-snakewall
- mateok.

Without these awesome guys this project would not have been possible.

Contributers: @guitar1238751

**PS: Patched YouTube coming soon... **
 
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guitar1238751

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Mar 25, 2015
381
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Moved Android TV builds here as reference.

Note:
**This does not require root. **

Requirements: Min API 21 (5.0+), no dpi, Android TV
Code:
[SIZE="4"] [12/29/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [Android TV] rebase to v.1.6.3.b.1060300
Older Changelogs:

Code:
[SIZE="4"][11/18/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
Change: [Android TV] rebase to v.1.6.1.b.1060100 

/*7/25/17 Changelog: */
-updated base to lastest Spotify Android TV release 
-ads removed

/* Changelog: */
-Intial Release
- ads removed (all of those suckers should be gone)

Downloads:


Latest supported version: v.1.6.3.b.1060300
Link

All Builds: Link
 
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kungfu0mat

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Thanks for your work, everything is working great!
(Stock Nexus 5x, not rooted,I didn't want to root since I use Android Pay. ) Btw do you need anyone to test the ad blocking app your working on? I would love to test it What I really I miss from when I used to root is Adaway.
 
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Thanks. It's almost perfect, i don't care about offline, but i used on chromecast (HDMI) and still has ads, but in cell phone doesn't have. It's strange! Any solution about this?
 
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guitar1238751

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381
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Thanks for your work, everything is working great!
(Stock Nexus 5x, not rooted,I didn't want to root since I use Android Pay. ) Btw do you need anyone to test the ad blocking app your working on? I would love to test it What I really I miss from when I used to root is Adaway.
Glad to help, thanks for the feedback. Sure, I'll pm you when I have a more stable build ready. :)

Thanks. It's almost perfect, i don't care about offline, but i used on chromecast (HDMI) and still has ads, but in cell phone doesn't have. It's strange! Any solution about this?
Hmmm, I'll look into it, thanks for the feedback. Could you capture a log while this happens? Also are you using the latest build?

Contact to a device
Not working.
Huh? Are you talking about the share menu or cast?

Nice work! Any chance of a nomads was as I'm sure this thread will be locked/closed soon :/
What do you mean by nomads, I'm guessing a typo lol? Unfortunately yes, I may be discontinuing this project soon :(
 
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    Hey y'all. As Xposed is not ready for Nougat just yet and since many users don't wish to root I decided to dabble with some apps. Spotify ad free was born from this project.
    ;)
    EDIT:

    Note:
    **This does not require root. **

    Requirements: Android 4.0.3+, no dpi, should work with both arm & arm64 (only lib differences), min API 15

    *Edit: Based on feedback there are now two variants of the app: An x86 and an Arm build

    Code:
    /*Features: */
     -Hooray no more ads!
    - built in ota downloader - new builds will be available for download on your device immediately after I upload them [B] Edit: Ota has been discontinued, many users experienced FCs while downloading new builds and hosting each build was costing  a bit more than I expected) [/B]
    [B][COLOR="Red"] Where's everything else? That's it. This project is NOT intended to replace Spotify Premium.[/COLOR][/B]
    Code:
    [SIZE="4"][1/13/18] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [ARM] rebase to v.8.4.36.321.b.27526084
    Older Changelogs:

    Code:
    [SIZE="4"][1/12/18] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [ARM] rebase to v.8.4.35.152.b.27263433
    
    [SIZE="4"][12/29/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [ARM] rebase to v.8.4.33.536.b.26740297
    Change: [Android TV] rebase to .v.1.6.3.b.1060300
    
    [SIZE="4"][11/24/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [ARM] rebase to 8.4.28.875.b.25430594
    Change: [x86] rebase to 8.4.28.875.b.25430594
    
    [SIZE="4"][11/18/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [ARM] rebase to v.8.4.27.845.b.25168360
    Change: [x86] rebase to v.8.4.25.771.b.24643850
    Change: [Android TV] rebase to v.1.6.1.b.1060100
    
    [SIZE="4"][10/21/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [ARM] Rebase to 8.4.24.871.b.24382006 
     
    [SIZE="4"][10/16/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: rebase to 8.4.23.740.b.24119469 [ARM]
    *Note: x86 builds will be up soon. You may have to uninstall the previous build if you are running a build pre 8.4.22.857. Also from now on beta & stable builds won't be separate. Everything works fine on both builds. If something is really broken and things need to be tested first, then I'll mark it as experimental, otherwise the lastest build I pull from apkmirror , whether it be  beta or stable, will be marked as a stable working adfree release 
    
    [SIZE="4"][10/4/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [ARM] rebase stable to 8.4.22.857.b.23857676
    Note: x86 build will be up 
    
    [SIZE="4"][9/24/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: Based on feedback there are now two variants of the app: An x86 and an Arm build
    Change: rebase stable to 8.4.19.792.s
    Change: rebase experimental to  8.4.21.495.b.23594446
    
    [SIZE="4"][9/13/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: rebase experimental to 8.4.19.788.b.23071037
    Fix: revert opt.cl patch
    Fix: More changes to remove ads
    
    [SIZE="4"][9/9/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: rebase stable to 8.4.18.743.s
    Change: rebase experimental to  8.4.19.781.b.23071016
    Fix: more changes to remove ads
    
    [SIZE="4"][9/2/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: rebase stable to v.8.4.17.640.s.22546305
    Change: rebase experimental to v.8.4.18.726.b.22808707
    Change: new pattern to remove ads
    Fix: (again) completely remove "watch 30 second video for 30 minutes of adfree streaming" 
    
    [SIZE="4"][9/1/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: rebase stable to v.8.4.16.781.s
    Change: revert package back to com.music.spotify
    
    [SIZE="4"][8/25/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: rebase stable to 8.4.14.439.s
    Change: rebase experimental to 8.4.17.626.b
    
    [SIZE="4"][8/20/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    [Master]
    Change: rebase to 1283.s
    Change: migrate to opt 814642.vl2 pts
    Change: new app icon
    Feature: [Experimental] Force location to US, this should let Spotify work anywhere, regardless of location restrictions
    Feature: added a welcome message (dismisable) 
    Feature: added quick settings tile
    Fix: *null() Home feed
    Fix: white on white text
    Fix: random FCs while connecting to bluetooth & Chromecast
    Fix: UI hang while casting (reverting to old method fixes it)
    Fix: missing languages (only en_US applying)
    Fix: [Experimental] location randomly reverting to device default
    Fix: other misc bug fixes
    Fix: some more code cleanup
    
    [SIZE="4"][8/9/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: rebase stable to v.8.4.11.1283
    Change: rebase experimental to v.8.4.14.404.b
    
    [SIZE="4"][7/30/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: rebase stable to v.8.4.9.271
    Change: rebase experimental to v.8.4.11.1277.b
    Change: switched back channels
    Change: package name - com.spotifyadfree.music
    Fix: FC for MIUI users
    Fix: completely removed "30 minutes for adfree" popup
    Fix: random hang during chromecast
    Fix: [ALPHA] another opt patchset for Chromecast (please provide logs and feedback)
    Fix: removed more unnecessary code
    
    [SIZE="4"][6/11/17]/*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    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
    Fix: some code cleanup/removed some more unnecessary libs
    Fix: other minor optimizations
    
    [SIZE="4"][5/13/17]/*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [Experimental] another patch for location spoofing 
    Fix: [Experimental] replace persistent ads with black banner
    Fix: [Experimental] Fc loop after force closing an ad
    Fix: lag while casting
    
    [Older changelogs removed]
    [3/17/17-5/13/17] 
    Too many experimental builds and patches intially to keep track of here, look through thread and afh/basketbuild for old builds and changelogs. 
    
    [SIZE="4"]Upcoming changes:[/SIZE] */ [B][COLOR="Red"] [/COLOR][/B]
    Fix: remove upgrade banners
    Fix: replace " premium only popup" with transparent overlay
    [STRIKE]Fix: keep ad blocking persistent after updates (really depends on Spotify's end but from what I've seen from recent releases I think I have it somewhat working, well at least for now anyways)[/STRIKE] Until then keep auto update disabled​ for Spotify in the Play Store. [B][COLOR="Red"] Edit: Completely broken, worked last release but Spotify has patched it up, now requires manual editing again each release [/B][/COLOR]
    Feature: added quickshare button
    Feature: **New package name**-Users will now be able to use this version​ of Spotify simultaneously with other Spotify instances. This is for users who do not wish to deal with auto updates and features breaking or who just want to use this patched version simultaneously with an official build or if a device comes preinstalled with Spotify as a system app.
    Feature: [ALPHA] lockscreen blurred media playback option directly embedded within app settings 
    [/Hide]

    Additional notes:

    This project is still centered around ad blocking. Other features simply exist because of curiosity and lack of Xposed support on Nougat. Features may break after future updates and I may eventually migrate back to just ad blocking. Also as this was more of a proof of concept/learning build I will update the app when I get the time. I provide no guarantees to support newer Spotify versions. I am currently very busy with school.

    There is nothing I can do about offline downloads or exporting downloaded media. These features will never be incorporated even if I could as this project was never intended to replace Spotify Premium. I was annoyed at seeing intrusive ads take over the screen while using the application and as I barely use Spotify anyway I couldn't justify premium. ( I have a Google Play Music subscription). I originally intended to build a native ad blocker (that project is still in the works), however due to limitations on some older devices I owned that could not be rooted, I changed track and began working on a rootless solution. Also I understand that many users with premium are aggravated that they cannot export and easily move around their downloaded media or even play media using another music player. I've looked into this and it is not currently possible. Spotify stores offline media in Ogg Vorbis codec format. They also use their own encryption so only their own player can play the downloaded media. In fact, decryption keys are not stored locally at all. Instead they are individually linked to the subscription holder. So yes, technically in theory the downloaded media can be exported but the exported media will be rendered useless as there is no way of decrypting and playing it.

    Also there is nothing that can be done locally to block ads on Chromecast. Chromecast does not mirror your spotify app when you cast. Instead it recognizes the stream and plays it independently, meaning unless you have a premium account there is no way to get rid of ads. I've tested a couple of spoofing methods the last few builds but they all failed as Spotify checks per account. The only alternative atm is to mirror your display or just use bluetooth. If you do that, then it will actually stream from the app itself without triggering any ads.

    Android Auto README


    The Android Auto app checks where the app was installed from before displaying the app on the Android Auto dashboard. This means that if you didn't install spotify from the play store then it won't just work on Android Auto. The workaround for now is this command via adb.
    Code:
    pm install*-i*"com.android.vending"*-r/sdcard/(file location of where you saved the spotify apk)
    
    /*This changes "com.google.android.packageinstaller" to "com.android.vending" so that Android Auto thinks Spotify is installed from the Play store and not sideloaded. */

    Read more about it here, Kudos to Mishaal Rahman https://www.xda-developers.com/psa-spotify-and-other-apps-not-working-with-android-auto-heres-a-fix/

    Downloads, Updates, Installation & Logs:

    Installation:
    1. Download the apk
    2. Install the apk
    (Pretty straightforward isn't it :p)

    (It would be greatly appreciated and very helpful if people could provide feedback, preferably including your device model and if there are crashes or lags or god forbid, any ads, provide a log via adb or an app like matlog)

    *Note: I don't have the time to merge in requests and other features atm. I'm too busy with work and school right now. Rebasing on the other hand is fast and mostly automated on my end as recent Spotify releases have generally been very minor incremental improvements. Just need to pull new builds from apkmirror and I have a script setup to apply most of the patches. Since I don't really use Spotify anymore (Play Music is where it's at :p), I rely on you guys for logs and feedback. Anyways, if something is screwed up, then please capture a log and let me know so I can take a look at it, otherwise I am assuming that everything is okay.


    Keep up with updates: MOD Edit :- Links Removed
    Telegram Discussion channel: MOD Edit :- Links Removed
    Telegram ci channel: MOD Edit :- Links Removed
    Note: MOD Edit :- Content Removed

    Latest supported release: [ARM] v.8.4.36.321.b.27526084
    Latest supported release: [x86] v.8.4.32.623.b.26478414
    Latest experimental TEST build: v.8.4.18.726.b.22808707

    *Note: "Stable" is based on the latest Play release while "Experimental" is based on the latest beta build pulled from apk mirror.
    *Update: Stable and Beta releases from Spotify are now both marked as "stable". Patches work fine on both versions. If I mark something as "Experimental", then that means that certain patches aren't working right or there are other issues that need to be ironed out first.

    Downloads:

    [ARM] Stable Adfree: Link Removed
    [x86] Stable Adfree: Link Removed
    Experimental Builds: Link Removed
    All builds: Link Removed

    Donation: (You really don't need to, but if you really want to here ya go, it'll certainly be appreciated and help fund projects and costs. https://paypal.me/guitar1238751

    Credits & Thanks:

    Huge thanks to:
    - sbeb
    -snakewall
    - mateok.

    Without these awesome guys this project would not have been possible.

    Contributers: @guitar1238751

    **PS: Patched YouTube coming soon... **
    76
    Moved Android TV builds here as reference.

    Note:
    **This does not require root. **

    Requirements: Min API 21 (5.0+), no dpi, Android TV
    Code:
    [SIZE="4"] [12/29/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [Android TV] rebase to v.1.6.3.b.1060300
    Older Changelogs:

    Code:
    [SIZE="4"][11/18/17] /*Changelog: */[/SIZE]
    Change: [Android TV] rebase to v.1.6.1.b.1060100 
    
    /*7/25/17 Changelog: */
    -updated base to lastest Spotify Android TV release 
    -ads removed
    
    /* Changelog: */
    -Intial Release
    - ads removed (all of those suckers should be gone)

    Downloads:


    Latest supported version: v.1.6.3.b.1060300
    Link

    All Builds: Link
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    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
    Code:
    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
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    Thanks for all your hard work! Is there any chance you could modify the android tv spotify app as well? Even if it's just one version don't need the latest and greatest
    It just so happens I have a version that I had been playing with but never uploaded it. Here ya go: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298964782

    Let me know how everything is working. If it's something people really want I'll see if I can continue more builds

    Works for me using the home app method. Thanks doc

    Are you using Chromecast or Chromecast Audio?
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    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