PHApplication Overview
Smart AudioBook Player is an application developed for local audiobook playback. It requires users to manage their audiobook files manually by placing them into subfolders within a designated root folder.| Requirement | Description |
| File Management | Each book must reside in a unique subfolder. |
| Root Directory | Must be set via Library → Settings → Root folder. |
| Library Update | Manual refresh required via Update button in the Library window. |
| Licensing | Initial 30-day full version trial; reverts to basic version unless upgraded via Menu → Help → Version. |
Key Features
- Playback Speed Control: Adjustable narration speed.
- Classification: Categorizes books as New, Started, or Finished.
- Metadata: Supports downloading cover art from the internet.
- Organization: Bookmark functionality and manual character list creation.
- Automation: Automatic pause for sleep timers; resume by shaking the device.
- Navigation: Playback history tracker for position recovery.
- Connectivity: Chromecast support and home screen widget.
- Progress Tracking: Independent progress saving for multiple concurrent books.
Recent Updates and Fixes
- History: Added playback position tracking to Menu → More → History.
- UI Settings: Added Settings → Full version settings → Playback position format: Don't show.
- Optimization: Fixed cover art search issues.
- Audio: Added Noise reduction checkbox to the Equalizer dialog (Requires Settings → Troubleshooting → Decoder set to "App Decoder").
Technical Compatibility
| Version Target | Status/Download |
| Android 4.4 - 5.1 | Available |
| Android 4.1 - 4.3 | Available |
| Legacy Icon | Available |
Modded Version Details: v11.6.8
- Status: Full/Premium features unlocked.
- Modifications: * Removed/Disabled unwanted permissions, receivers, providers, and services.
- Cleaned AndroidManifest.xml.
- Removed debug code and analytics.
- Disabled rate dialog.
- Ad-free.