MMA 2 Beta builds / Play Store Approval Status

[Lowlander]

No, betas are distributed through the Play Store.

[rusty]

Hi,

fyi, MMA beta build 1202 is rolling out. It includes some significant changes so it's rolling out in stages over the next few days.

Here's the full list of changes:
Build 1202
NEW:
USB OTG storage
Targets API 34 (Android 14)
FIXES/IMPROVEMENTS:
Some metadata isn't imported on scan of synced SD card
Wi-Fi Sync:
- 'Enforce sync mask' is ignored
- 'Force file resync' is ignored
Playback:
- Bluetooth: button to advance track may fail
- Option to pin/hide notification player
Casting:
- Discovery may fail
- Volume control breaks after Pause
UI tweaks to widgets and sync UI
Stability fixes

1176
Android Auto: Ratings button may be missing

1175
WiFi Sync may stop due to socket timeout

-Rusty

[rusty]

Hi,

fyi, MMA beta build 1205 started rolling out on Friday. It includes:
Android Auto: voice optimization
Playlist integration for 3rd party apps (e.g. Tasker, Automate)
Wi-Fi Sync: Enforce sync mask (sometimes synced tracks unnecessarily)
More stability fixes

Let us know what you think--thanks!

-Rusty

[rusty]

fyi, Beta build 1206 started rolling out yesterday evening. It includes a fix to the repeated scans on startup and repeated requests to grant access on startup.

-Rusty

[TheEmpathicEar]

I got 1207.

[rusty]

And build 1208 is now rolling out. It fixes the remaining issue affecting users that receive repeated prompts to scan an SD Card / External drive (i.e. in build 1207 one had to click 'Postpone' to stop these messages, with build 1208, after the initial 'Scan' the prompt doesn't re-appear unnecessarily).

-Rusty

[rusty]

Hi,

Beta 1213 is now rolling out to beta testers. Fixes since build 1208 include:
Permissions issues on some devices:
- File manager to grant permissions isn't detected
- Permission grant requests (along with scanning requests) still appear unnecessarily in some cases
Playback position is reset on pause on some devices
Stability fixes

-Rusty

[rusty]

Hi,

MMA 2.0.1 Release Candidate 1 (build 1214) is currently rolling out. The only new fixes in this build are:
- Playback position is lost on pause in some cases
- UI improvements regarding permissions
- More stability fixes

We hope to release this build to Production after a period of beta testing.

-Rusty

[TheEmpathicEar]

And, the ability to sort by release year?

[rusty]

We hope to add improved sorting for the next release (post 2.0.1). This release needs to be finalized asap to meet Google's requirements vis a vis targeting API level 34.

-Rusty

[rusty]

fyi, MMA 2.0.1.1214 is presently gradually rolling out to Production.

A full list of changes is available here, and below is the summary:
✩ New in 2.0.1 / - Fixed in 2.0.1

✩ Support for USB OTG storage
✩ Target Android 14/API 34
✩ 3rd party app integration: launch Playlists

UI:
- Widgets and sync
- Permissions / Folder scanning

USB Sync:
✩ SD card metadata import

Wi-Fi Sync:
✩ Support for sync options: Enforce sync mask / Force file resync
- Timeout fixes

Playback:
✩ Option: pin/hide notification player
- Position lost on Pause
- Bluetooth Next button may fail

Casting:
- Discovery may fail
- Pause breaks Volume control

Android Auto:
✩ Optimize voice controls
- Rating control improved

- Stability fixes

Thanks for all the testing help and feedback provided over the past few months! The release took longer than expected, mainly due to the rights-related issues and targeting Android 14. Stay tuned for more improvements in upcoming betas!

-The MediaMonkey team

[rusty]

Hi,

We just started beta testing of version 2.0.2. It's a maintenance release that resolves the most common issues with 2.0.1 and includes the following changes:

Improved:
-Search: ignore leading/trailing spaces
-Permissions
--Contacts not needed: ringtones now assignable via the Contacts app
--Video/Photo access not needed: for Music-only users
--Usability improvements

Fixed
-Battery optimization settings
-Playback via file manager doesn't show artwork/metadata
-UPnP:
--Disabling Wi-Fi clears saved servers
-Stability

Please let us know what you think--thanks!

-Rusty

EDIT: 2.0.2 has been released and is gradually rolling out to all users.

[rusty]

MMA 2.0.3.1226 was released on January 29. It includes the following:

Fixed
Playback glitch on Android 15
Playback can be stopped by Google Maps
Stability fixes

New
Support for the Download folder

Improved
Library folders UI
Full screen Properties UI
Removed WRITE_CONTACTS permission for assigning ringtones

[rusty]

MMA 2.0.4.1230 was released on March 1, 2024. It includes the following fixes:

Bluetooth playback (gapless) may stop on Android 15 (regression)
Google Cast play/pause/seek status displays incorrectly
Properties: path is truncated

It will be superceded by 2.0.4.1231 which adds the following fix:
Gapless playback not enabled on Android 14 or lower

2.0.4.1231 Has been submitted to the beta channel on March 3, 2024.
UPDATE: 2.0.41231 is officially rolling out as of March 8, 2024 on both the Google Play store and the Amazon App store.

-Rusty

[rusty]

fyi, MMA 2.0.5.1243 is rolling out to the Play store beta channel. It includes the following changes:
UI improvements:
-Scanning progress notifications
-Search navigation
Sync improvements:
-Increased timeout for some operations
-Optimization of 'Force files to resync'
Stability fixes

Please let us know how it works for you. Thanks!