PHListen Audiobook Player v5.4.4 (Build 1127)
Listen Audiobook Player is a feature-rich offline player designed for user-provided DRM-free content. The application emphasizes folder-based organization, extensive playback customization, and integration with self-hosted media servers.Technical Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.4.4 (Build 1127) |
| OS Requirement | Android 8.0+ |
| Architecture | armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, x86, x86_64 |
| Supported Formats | mp3, m4b, m4a, opus, ogg, aac, flac (DRM-free) |
| Modifications | ρáíd/Patched; License verification disabled; Unnecessary files removed |
| Languages | English, German, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Ukrainian, French, Spanish, Italian |
Core Features
- Library Management: Folder-based system that auto-syncs with local directories. Supports subfolders, global search, and manual folder browsing.
- Audio Engine: Variable playback speed (0.5x to 4x), trim silence, pitch control, volume boost, equalizer, and balance. Supports embedded chapters and custom skip/rewind intervals.
- Connectivity & Integration:
- Plex & Audiobookshelf: Download books directly from hosted servers.
- Sync: Synchronize playback position and bookmarks across multiple devices.
- Hardware: Android Auto support, Bluetooth controls, and headset button mapping (1x to 6x clicks).
- Automation: Compatible with Tasker and Llama via specialized actions.
- Tools & Customization:
- Bookmarks: View/search all bookmarks globally; export bookmarks as shareable audio clips.
- Sleep Timer: Shake-to-reset functionality with custom notification sounds.
- Visuals: Customizable colors for progress bars, action bars, and text. Cover art fetching from embedded tags, local folders, or online databases.
- Conversion: Built-in tool to convert files to Opus format for storage efficiency.
Recent Updates
- Audiobookshelf: Added automatic synchronization of listening progress and statistics to the server during active playback.
- Closed Captions: Support for SRT and VTT subtitle files located in the audiobook directory.
- Sleep Timer: "Auto Sleep" now triggers mid-session upon reaching a scheduled sleep window.
- Stability: General bug fixes and performance improvements.
Curated In-App Content
The application provides direct access to download curated public domain titles from Librivox, including:- Fiction: The Count of Monte Cristo, Sherlock Holmes, Frankenstein, The Time Machine, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
- Philosophy & Texts: Meditations (Marcus Aurelius), Bhagavad Gita, Tao Teh King, Old/New Testament, The Koran.