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# ALN - AirPodsLikeNormal
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*Bringing AirPods' Apple-exclusive features on linux and android!*
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## [XDAForums Thread](https://xdaforums.com/t/app-root-for-now-airpodslikenormal-unlock-apple-exclusive-airpods-features-on-android.4707585/)
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## Tested device(s)
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- AirPods Pro 2
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Other devices might work too. Features like ear detection and battery should be available for any AirPods! Although the app will show unsupported features/settings. I will not be able test any other devices than the ones I already have (i.e. the AirPods Pro 2).
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## Features
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Check the [pinned issue](https://github.com/kavishdevar/aln/issues/20) for a list.
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## Linux — Deprecated, awaiting a rewrite!
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ANY ISSUES ABOUT THE LINUX VERSION WILL BE CLOSED.
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Check out the README file in [linux](/linux) folder for more info.
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This tray app communicates with a daemon with the help of a UNIX socket. The daemon is responsible for the actual communication with the AirPods. The tray app is just a frontend for the daemon, that does ear-detection, conversational awareness, setting the noise-cancellation mode, and more.
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## Android
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### Screenshots
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### Installation
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Currently, there's a [bug in the Android Bluetooth stack](https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/371713238) that prevents the app from working (upvote the issue - click the '+1' icon on the top right corner of IssueTracker). This project provides a root module which patches the bug.
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> [!CAUTION]
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> **This workaround requires root access.** Try at your own risk. It may break your bluetooth, and I am not responsible for any damage caused by tehemodule.
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As root run the following command:
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```sh
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lsof | grep libbluetooth
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```
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Send me the files (in the [support channel](https://t.me/airpodslikenormal_discussion))along with the paths, whichever are listed. The paths will be one of the following:
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```
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/system/lib64/libbluetooth_jni.so
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/apex/com.android.btservices/lib64/libbluetooth_jni.so
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```
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If the command lists a file named `libbluetooth_qti.so`, unfortuntaely, I won't be able to patch the library.
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### Android – features
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#### Renaming the Airpods
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When you rename the Airpods using the app, you'll need to re-pair it with your phone. Currently, user-level apps cannot directly rename a Bluetooth device. After re-pairing, your phone will display the updated name!
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#### Noise Control Modes
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- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Blocks external sounds using microphones and advanced algorithms for an immersive audio experience; ideal for noisy environments.
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- Transparency Mode: Allows external sounds to blend with audio for situational awareness; best for environments where you need to stay alert.
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- Off Mode: Disables noise control for a natural listening experience, conserving battery in quiet settings.
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- Adaptive Transparency: Dynamically reduces sudden loud noises while maintaining environmental awareness, adjusting seamlessly to fluctuating noise levels.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
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> Due to recent AirPods' firmware upgrades, you must enable `Off listening mode` to switch to `Off`. This is because in this mode, louds sounds are not reduced!
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#### Conversational Awareness
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Automatically lowers audio volume and enhances voices when you start speaking, making it easier to engage in conversations without removing your AirPods.
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#### Automatic Ear Detection
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Recognizes when the AirPods are in your ears to automatically play or pause audio and adjust functionality accordingly.
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## Check out the packet definitions at [AAP Definitions](/AAP%20Definitions.md)
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# License
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AirPodsLikeNormal (ALN) - Bringing Apple-only features to Linux and Android for seamless AirPods functionality!
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Copyright (C) 2024 Kavish Devar
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This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify
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it under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License as published
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by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License.
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This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
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but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
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MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
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GNU Affero General Public License for more details.
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You should have received a copy of the GNU Affero General Public License
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along with this program over [here](/LICENSE). If not, see <https://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
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