Fermata Media Player is a free, open source audio, video and TV player with a simple and intuitive interface. It is focused on playing media files organized in folders and playlists.
Supported features:
⚫ Play media files organized in folders
⚫ IPTV addon with support for EPG and archives
⚫ Youtube and web browser addons
⚫ Support for network folders: SFTP, SMB (CIFS), Google drive
⚫ Remembers the last played track and position for each folder
⚫ Support for favorites and playlists
⚫ Support for CUE and M3U playlists
⚫ Support for M3U playlist URLs
⚫ Support for bookmarks
⚫ Shuffle and repeat functions
⚫ Playback timer
⚫ Audio effects: Equalizer, Bass Boost and Virtualizer
⚫ Configure audio effects for individual tracks and folders
⚫ Configure playback speed for individual tracks and folders
⚫ Sort tracks by name, file name, date or randomly
⚫ Customizable titles and subtitles
⚫ Support for Android Auto
⚫ Pluggable media engines: MediaPlayer, ExoPlayer and VLC
⚫ Video player with support for subtitles (VLC Engine only)
There are two version of the player:
1. The first one has support for Android Auto as a media service. This version is available on Google Play – play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.aap.fermata
2. The second one provides the same functionality, but can be launched as an Android Auto application, i.e. with its own interface:
To install this version, you may either use the Android Auto Apps Downloader or, for manual installation, follow the instructions below. Before the installation, make sure that the “Unknown sources” option is enabled in the Android Auto settings. To enable this option, open AA settings on your phone and go to the “Developer Settings” section.
Manual installation
Before connecting to Android Auto:
- Install the fermata-auto-control apk. This application is only required if you need support for steering wheel media buttons.
- Start the player, grant permissions and add folders.