PodEmu - iPod Emulator

Developer: Roman P.

Category: Music & Audio

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55.8K installs

121 ratings

40 monthly active users

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PodEmu - iPod Emulator Summary

PodEmu - iPod Emulator is a mobile Android app in Music And Audio by Roman P.. Released in Oct 2015 (10 years ago). It has about 55.8K+ installs and 121 ratings with a 2.86★ (poor) average. Based on AppGoblin estimates, it reaches roughly 40 monthly active users . Store metadata: updated Apr 22, 2019.

Recent activity: 5.00 installs this week (19 over 4 weeks) showing steady growth View trends →

Store info: Last updated on Google Play on Apr 22, 2019 .

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App Details

Store ID: com.rp.podemu

First Released: 2015-10-16

Store Last Updated: 2019-04-22

In-App Purchases: No

Ads: No

Website: github.com

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App Description

PodEmu allows to connect Android device to iPod docking station or car audio.

IMPORTANT: if you download this app you really need to visit project GitHub page: https://github.com/xtensa/PodEmu

PodEmu is Android application that allows you to connect your Android device to iPod docking station or your car audio system. PodEmu supports both AiR (Advanced) and Simple modes so you can control your Android music app directly from docking station or from your cars steering wheel. PodEmu uses serial protocol to communicate with iPod docking station so it will work only with "old" 30-pin iPod connectors. Lightning interface is not supported.

WARNING: this application requires do-it-yourself cable to work. You need some soldering skills to be able to create this cable. Please do not rate this app if you don't have such cable. For more details on how to create this cable please visit project GitHub page: https://github.com/xtensa/PodEmu

REQUIREMENTS

- DIY bluetooth dongle
or
- Android device with USB host support
- DIY cable. Unfortunately there is no ready to use cables available on the market so you need some soldering skills to assemble your own cable. All details on how to do that could be found on this XDA developers thread.

FEATURES

No root required
Display track/time information for currently playing song on your car audio system or docking station display.
Control your favourite Android music app (eg. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music) directly from car's steering wheel or docking station remote control
Download docking station color image to android device. Car audios usually have this feature.
Support for Bluetooth serial devices. You can assemble the dongle and connect your android completely wirelesly.
Entirely Open Source :) You can modify and redistribute as long as you comply with GPLv3.