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+# Media3 Migration + Android Auto Implementation Plan
+
+> **For Claude:** REQUIRED SUB-SKILL: Use superpowers:executing-plans to implement this plan task-by-task.
+
+**Goal:** Replace legacy MediaSessionCompat with Media3 MediaLibraryService to get proper system media notifications (with metadata + album art) and Android Auto browsing support.
+
+**Architecture:** A thin `RadioPlayerAdapter` implements Media3's `Player` interface as a facade over the existing custom audio engine. `RadioPlaybackService` converts from `LifecycleService` to `MediaLibraryService`, which auto-manages notifications and exposes a browse tree for Android Auto. The custom audio pipeline (OkHttp → IcyParser → MediaCodec → AudioTrack) is untouched.
+
+**Tech Stack:** Kotlin, Media3 1.6.0 (media3-session, media3-common), Room, Coroutines
+
+**Design doc:** `docs/plans/2026-03-18-media3-android-auto-design.md`
+
+---
+
+### Task 1: Update Dependencies
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `gradle/libs.versions.toml`
+- Modify: `app/build.gradle.kts`
+
+**Step 1: Add Media3 to version catalog**
+
+In `gradle/libs.versions.toml`, add version and libraries:
+
+```toml
+# In [versions], add:
+media3 = "1.6.0"
+
+# In [libraries], add:
+media3-session = { group = "androidx.media3", name = "media3-session", version.ref = "media3" }
+media3-common = { group = "androidx.media3", name = "media3-common", version.ref = "media3" }
+
+# In [libraries], remove:
+# media-session = { group = "androidx.media", name = "media", version.ref = "media" }
+
+# In [versions], remove:
+# media = "1.7.1"
+```
+
+**Step 2: Swap dependencies in build.gradle.kts**
+
+In `app/build.gradle.kts`, replace:
+
+```kotlin
+// Remove:
+implementation(libs.media.session)
+
+// Add:
+implementation(libs.media3.session)
+implementation(libs.media3.common)
+```
+
+Also remove `implementation(libs.lifecycle.service)` — `MediaLibraryService` does not extend `LifecycleService`.
+
+**Step 3: Verify build compiles (expect errors)**
+
+Run: `./gradlew :app:compileDebugKotlin 2>&1 | tail -20`
+
+Expected: Compilation errors in `RadioPlaybackService.kt` and `NotificationHelper.kt` because they reference `MediaSessionCompat` and `LifecycleService`. This is expected — we'll fix them in subsequent tasks.
+
+**Step 4: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add gradle/libs.versions.toml app/build.gradle.kts
+git commit -m "chore: swap androidx.media for media3-session + media3-common"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 2: Add Manifest + Automotive Config
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml`
+- Create: `app/src/main/res/xml/automotive_app.xml`
+
+**Step 1: Create automotive_app.xml**
+
+Create `app/src/main/res/xml/automotive_app.xml`:
+
+```xml
+
+
+
+
+```
+
+**Step 2: Update AndroidManifest.xml**
+
+Replace the `` block and add the `` inside ``:
+
+```xml
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+```
+
+The service is now `exported="true"` so Android Auto can bind to it. The two intent-filter actions let both Media3 and legacy clients discover it.
+
+**Step 3: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml app/src/main/res/xml/automotive_app.xml
+git commit -m "feat: add Android Auto automotive_app.xml and update service manifest"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 3: Create RadioPlayerAdapter
+
+This is the thin Player facade. It does NOT produce audio — it only reports state and maps play/stop/pause commands to `RadioController`.
+
+**Files:**
+- Create: `app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/RadioPlayerAdapter.kt`
+
+**Step 1: Create RadioPlayerAdapter**
+
+Create `app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/RadioPlayerAdapter.kt`.
+
+This class implements `androidx.media3.common.Player` by extending `androidx.media3.common.BasePlayer` (which provides default no-op implementations for most methods). We only override what matters for live radio.
+
+Key behaviors:
+- Observes `RadioController.state` and translates to Media3 `Player.STATE_*` + `isPlaying`
+- `play()` → calls `onPlay` callback (service handles actual play via controller)
+- `stop()` → calls `onStop` callback
+- `pause()` → calls `onStop` callback (radio can't pause)
+- Holds a `MediaMetadata` that gets updated when ICY metadata changes
+- Holds a single `MediaItem` representing the current station
+- Notifies registered `Player.Listener` instances on state/metadata changes
+- `getAvailableCommands()` returns only: `COMMAND_PLAY_PAUSE`, `COMMAND_STOP`, `COMMAND_GET_CURRENT_MEDIA_ITEM`, `COMMAND_GET_MEDIA_ITEMS_METADATA`
+- `isCurrentMediaItemLive` returns `true`
+
+Important implementation notes:
+- `BasePlayer` requires `seekToDefaultPosition()`, `seekTo(mediaItemIndex, positionMs)`, `getPlaybackParameters()`, `setPlaybackParameters()`, etc. — return defaults / no-ops for all of these.
+- Must call `listeners.forEach { it.onXxx() }` when state changes, or use the `invalidateState()` helper if available.
+
+```kotlin
+package xyz.cottongin.radio247.service
+
+import android.os.Looper
+import androidx.media3.common.BasePlayer
+import androidx.media3.common.MediaItem
+import androidx.media3.common.MediaMetadata
+import androidx.media3.common.PlaybackParameters
+import androidx.media3.common.Player
+import androidx.media3.common.Timeline
+import xyz.cottongin.radio247.audio.IcyMetadata
+import xyz.cottongin.radio247.data.model.Station
+
+class RadioPlayerAdapter(
+ private val onPlay: () -> Unit,
+ private val onStop: () -> Unit,
+) : BasePlayer() {
+
+ private val listeners = mutableListOf()
+
+ private var _playbackState: Int = Player.STATE_IDLE
+ private var _playWhenReady: Boolean = false
+ private var _mediaMetadata: MediaMetadata = MediaMetadata.EMPTY
+ private var _currentMediaItem: MediaItem? = null
+
+ override fun getApplicationLooper(): Looper = Looper.getMainLooper()
+
+ override fun addListener(listener: Player.Listener) { listeners.add(listener) }
+ override fun removeListener(listener: Player.Listener) { listeners.remove(listener) }
+
+ override fun getAvailableCommands(): Player.Commands {
+ return Player.Commands.Builder()
+ .add(Player.COMMAND_PLAY_PAUSE)
+ .add(Player.COMMAND_STOP)
+ .add(Player.COMMAND_GET_CURRENT_MEDIA_ITEM)
+ .add(Player.COMMAND_GET_MEDIA_ITEMS_METADATA)
+ .build()
+ }
+
+ override fun getPlaybackState(): Int = _playbackState
+ override fun getPlayWhenReady(): Boolean = _playWhenReady
+ override fun isPlaying(): Boolean = _playbackState == Player.STATE_READY && _playWhenReady
+
+ override fun getMediaMetadata(): MediaMetadata = _mediaMetadata
+ override fun getCurrentMediaItem(): MediaItem? = _currentMediaItem
+
+ override fun play() {
+ _playWhenReady = true
+ onPlay()
+ }
+
+ override fun pause() {
+ _playWhenReady = false
+ onStop()
+ }
+
+ override fun stop() {
+ _playWhenReady = false
+ onStop()
+ }
+
+ override fun prepare() { /* no-op for live radio */ }
+ override fun setPlayWhenReady(playWhenReady: Boolean) {
+ if (playWhenReady) play() else pause()
+ }
+
+ override fun release() {
+ listeners.clear()
+ }
+
+ override fun getPlaybackParameters(): PlaybackParameters = PlaybackParameters.DEFAULT
+ override fun setPlaybackParameters(playbackParameters: PlaybackParameters) { /* no-op */ }
+
+ override fun getRepeatMode(): Int = Player.REPEAT_MODE_OFF
+ override fun setRepeatMode(repeatMode: Int) { /* no-op */ }
+
+ override fun getShuffleModeEnabled(): Boolean = false
+ override fun setShuffleModeEnabled(shuffleModeEnabled: Boolean) { /* no-op */ }
+
+ override fun seekToDefaultPosition() { /* no-op */ }
+ override fun seekToDefaultPosition(mediaItemIndex: Int) { /* no-op */ }
+ override fun seekTo(positionMs: Long) { /* no-op */ }
+ override fun seekTo(mediaItemIndex: Int, positionMs: Long) { /* no-op */ }
+
+ override fun getCurrentTimeline(): Timeline = Timeline.EMPTY
+ override fun getCurrentMediaItemIndex(): Int = 0
+ override fun getContentPosition(): Long = 0
+ override fun getContentDuration(): Long = -1 // C.TIME_UNSET
+ override fun getCurrentPosition(): Long = 0
+ override fun getDuration(): Long = -1 // C.TIME_UNSET
+ override fun getBufferedPosition(): Long = 0
+ override fun getTotalBufferedDuration(): Long = 0
+ override fun isCurrentMediaItemLive(): Boolean = true
+
+ // --- State update methods called by RadioPlaybackService ---
+
+ fun updatePlaybackState(state: PlaybackState) {
+ val (newPlayerState, newPlayWhenReady) = when (state) {
+ is PlaybackState.Idle -> Player.STATE_IDLE to false
+ is PlaybackState.Connecting -> Player.STATE_BUFFERING to true
+ is PlaybackState.Playing -> Player.STATE_READY to true
+ is PlaybackState.Paused -> Player.STATE_READY to false
+ is PlaybackState.Reconnecting -> Player.STATE_BUFFERING to true
+ }
+
+ val stateChanged = newPlayerState != _playbackState
+ val playWhenReadyChanged = newPlayWhenReady != _playWhenReady
+ _playbackState = newPlayerState
+ _playWhenReady = newPlayWhenReady
+
+ if (stateChanged || playWhenReadyChanged) {
+ listeners.forEach { listener ->
+ if (playWhenReadyChanged) {
+ listener.onPlayWhenReadyChanged(
+ newPlayWhenReady,
+ Player.PLAY_WHEN_READY_CHANGE_REASON_USER_REQUEST
+ )
+ }
+ if (stateChanged) {
+ listener.onPlaybackStateChanged(newPlayerState)
+ }
+ listener.onIsPlayingChanged(isPlaying)
+ }
+ }
+ }
+
+ fun updateStation(station: Station) {
+ _currentMediaItem = MediaItem.Builder()
+ .setMediaId("station:${station.id}")
+ .setMediaMetadata(
+ MediaMetadata.Builder()
+ .setTitle(station.name)
+ .setIsPlayable(true)
+ .build()
+ )
+ .build()
+ listeners.forEach { it.onMediaItemTransition(_currentMediaItem, Player.MEDIA_ITEM_TRANSITION_REASON_PLAYLIST_CHANGED) }
+ }
+
+ fun updateMetadata(station: Station, metadata: IcyMetadata?, artworkUri: android.net.Uri? = null) {
+ _mediaMetadata = MediaMetadata.Builder()
+ .setStation(station.name)
+ .setTitle(metadata?.title ?: station.name)
+ .setArtist(metadata?.artist)
+ .setArtworkUri(artworkUri)
+ .setIsPlayable(true)
+ .build()
+ listeners.forEach { it.onMediaMetadataChanged(_mediaMetadata) }
+ }
+}
+```
+
+**Step 2: Verify it compiles**
+
+Run: `./gradlew :app:compileDebugKotlin 2>&1 | tail -20`
+
+Expected: Still fails on `RadioPlaybackService` and `NotificationHelper` (they still use old APIs). But `RadioPlayerAdapter.kt` itself should have no errors. If there are `BasePlayer` abstract method errors, add the missing no-op overrides.
+
+**Step 3: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/RadioPlayerAdapter.kt
+git commit -m "feat: add RadioPlayerAdapter — thin Player facade for Media3"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 4: Rewrite RadioPlaybackService
+
+This is the largest task. Convert from `LifecycleService` + manual notifications to `MediaLibraryService` with `MediaLibrarySession`.
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/RadioPlaybackService.kt`
+
+**Step 1: Change the class signature and imports**
+
+Replace the superclass and imports. The service now extends `MediaLibraryService()`.
+
+Remove all imports of:
+- `android.support.v4.media.session.MediaSessionCompat`
+- `androidx.lifecycle.LifecycleService`
+
+Add imports for:
+- `androidx.media3.session.MediaLibraryService`
+- `androidx.media3.session.MediaLibraryService.MediaLibrarySession`
+- `androidx.media3.session.MediaSession`
+- `androidx.media3.session.SessionCommand`
+- `androidx.media3.session.SessionResult`
+- `androidx.media3.session.CommandButton`
+- `androidx.media3.common.MediaItem`
+- `androidx.media3.common.MediaMetadata`
+- `android.os.Bundle`
+- `com.google.common.util.concurrent.Futures`
+- `com.google.common.util.concurrent.ListenableFuture`
+
+Change class declaration:
+
+```kotlin
+class RadioPlaybackService : MediaLibraryService() {
+```
+
+**Step 2: Replace mediaSession and notificationHelper fields**
+
+Remove:
+- `private val notificationHelper = NotificationHelper(this)`
+- `private var mediaSession: MediaSessionCompat? = null`
+
+Add:
+- `private var mediaSession: MediaLibrarySession? = null`
+- `private var playerAdapter: RadioPlayerAdapter? = null`
+- `private val seekToLiveCommand = SessionCommand("SEEK_TO_LIVE", Bundle.EMPTY)`
+
+**Step 3: Implement onGetSession()**
+
+This is required by `MediaLibraryService`:
+
+```kotlin
+override fun onGetSession(controllerInfo: MediaSession.ControllerInfo): MediaLibrarySession? {
+ return mediaSession
+}
+```
+
+**Step 4: Rewrite ensureMediaSession()**
+
+Replace the old `ensureMediaSession()` that created a `MediaSessionCompat` with one that creates a `MediaLibrarySession`:
+
+```kotlin
+private fun ensureMediaSession() {
+ if (mediaSession != null) return
+
+ val adapter = RadioPlayerAdapter(
+ onPlay = {
+ val state = controller.state.value
+ val station = when (state) {
+ is PlaybackState.Playing -> state.station
+ is PlaybackState.Paused -> state.station
+ is PlaybackState.Connecting -> state.station
+ is PlaybackState.Reconnecting -> state.station
+ is PlaybackState.Idle -> null
+ }
+ station?.let { controller.play(it) }
+ },
+ onStop = { controller.stop() }
+ )
+ playerAdapter = adapter
+
+ val sessionActivityIntent = packageManager
+ .getLaunchIntentForPackage(packageName)
+ ?.let { intent ->
+ PendingIntent.getActivity(
+ this, 0, intent,
+ PendingIntent.FLAG_UPDATE_CURRENT or PendingIntent.FLAG_IMMUTABLE
+ )
+ }
+
+ val seekToLiveButton = CommandButton.Builder(CommandButton.ICON_SKIP_FORWARD)
+ .setDisplayName("Live")
+ .setSessionCommand(seekToLiveCommand)
+ .build()
+
+ mediaSession = MediaLibrarySession.Builder(this, adapter, LibrarySessionCallback())
+ .setSessionActivity(sessionActivityIntent!!)
+ .setCustomLayout(listOf(seekToLiveButton))
+ .build()
+}
+```
+
+**Step 5: Implement LibrarySessionCallback**
+
+This inner class handles the Android Auto browse tree and custom commands:
+
+```kotlin
+private inner class LibrarySessionCallback : MediaLibrarySession.Callback {
+
+ override fun onGetLibraryRoot(
+ session: MediaLibrarySession,
+ browser: MediaSession.ControllerInfo,
+ params: LibraryParams?
+ ): ListenableFuture> {
+ val root = MediaItem.Builder()
+ .setMediaId("root")
+ .setMediaMetadata(
+ MediaMetadata.Builder()
+ .setIsBrowsable(true)
+ .setIsPlayable(false)
+ .setMediaType(MediaMetadata.MEDIA_TYPE_FOLDER_MIXED)
+ .build()
+ )
+ .build()
+ return Futures.immediateFuture(LibraryResult.ofItem(root, params))
+ }
+
+ override fun onGetChildren(
+ session: MediaLibrarySession,
+ browser: MediaSession.ControllerInfo,
+ parentId: String,
+ page: Int,
+ pageSize: Int,
+ params: LibraryParams?
+ ): ListenableFuture>> {
+ val deferred = serviceScope.launch(Dispatchers.IO) {
+ // resolved in the coroutine below
+ }
+ // Use a settable future since we need coroutines
+ val future = androidx.concurrent.futures.ResolvableFuture.create>>()
+ serviceScope.launch {
+ try {
+ val items = when {
+ parentId == "root" -> buildRootChildren()
+ parentId == "unsorted" -> buildUnsortedStations()
+ parentId.startsWith("playlist:") -> {
+ val playlistId = parentId.removePrefix("playlist:").toLong()
+ buildPlaylistStations(playlistId)
+ }
+ else -> emptyList()
+ }
+ future.set(LibraryResult.ofItemList(items, params))
+ } catch (e: Exception) {
+ future.set(LibraryResult.ofError(LibraryResult.RESULT_ERROR_UNKNOWN))
+ }
+ }
+ return future
+ }
+
+ override fun onCustomCommand(
+ session: MediaSession,
+ controller: MediaSession.ControllerInfo,
+ customCommand: SessionCommand,
+ args: Bundle
+ ): ListenableFuture {
+ if (customCommand.customAction == "SEEK_TO_LIVE") {
+ handleSeekLive()
+ return Futures.immediateFuture(SessionResult(SessionResult.RESULT_SUCCESS))
+ }
+ return super.onCustomCommand(session, controller, customCommand, args)
+ }
+
+ override fun onConnect(
+ session: MediaSession,
+ controller: MediaSession.ControllerInfo
+ ): MediaSession.ConnectionResult {
+ val sessionCommands = MediaSession.ConnectionResult.DEFAULT_SESSION_AND_LIBRARY_COMMANDS
+ .buildUpon()
+ .add(seekToLiveCommand)
+ .build()
+ return MediaSession.ConnectionResult.AcceptedResultBuilder(session)
+ .setAvailableSessionCommands(sessionCommands)
+ .build()
+ }
+
+ override fun onAddMediaItems(
+ mediaSession: MediaSession,
+ controller: MediaSession.ControllerInfo,
+ mediaItems: MutableList
+ ): ListenableFuture> {
+ // When a station is selected in Android Auto, start playback
+ val item = mediaItems.firstOrNull() ?: return Futures.immediateFuture(emptyList())
+ val mediaId = item.mediaId
+ if (mediaId.startsWith("station:")) {
+ val stationId = mediaId.removePrefix("station:").toLongOrNull()
+ if (stationId != null) {
+ serviceScope.launch {
+ val station = stationDao.getStationById(stationId)
+ station?.let { this@RadioPlaybackService.controller.play(it) }
+ }
+ }
+ }
+ return Futures.immediateFuture(mediaItems)
+ }
+}
+```
+
+**Step 6: Add browse tree helper methods**
+
+```kotlin
+private suspend fun buildRootChildren(): List {
+ val items = mutableListOf()
+ val playlists = database.playlistDao().getAllPlaylists().first()
+ for (playlist in playlists) {
+ items.add(
+ MediaItem.Builder()
+ .setMediaId("playlist:${playlist.id}")
+ .setMediaMetadata(
+ MediaMetadata.Builder()
+ .setTitle(playlist.name)
+ .setIsBrowsable(true)
+ .setIsPlayable(false)
+ .setMediaType(MediaMetadata.MEDIA_TYPE_FOLDER_PLAYLISTS)
+ .build()
+ )
+ .build()
+ )
+ }
+ val unsorted = stationDao.getUnsortedStations().first()
+ if (unsorted.isNotEmpty()) {
+ items.add(
+ MediaItem.Builder()
+ .setMediaId("unsorted")
+ .setMediaMetadata(
+ MediaMetadata.Builder()
+ .setTitle("Unsorted")
+ .setIsBrowsable(true)
+ .setIsPlayable(false)
+ .setMediaType(MediaMetadata.MEDIA_TYPE_FOLDER_PLAYLISTS)
+ .build()
+ )
+ .build()
+ )
+ }
+ return items
+}
+
+private suspend fun buildPlaylistStations(playlistId: Long): List {
+ return stationDao.getStationsByPlaylist(playlistId).first().map { it.toMediaItem() }
+}
+
+private suspend fun buildUnsortedStations(): List {
+ return stationDao.getUnsortedStations().first().map { it.toMediaItem() }
+}
+
+private fun Station.toMediaItem(): MediaItem {
+ return MediaItem.Builder()
+ .setMediaId("station:${id}")
+ .setMediaMetadata(
+ MediaMetadata.Builder()
+ .setTitle(name)
+ .setArtworkUri(defaultArtworkUrl?.let { android.net.Uri.parse(it) })
+ .setIsPlayable(true)
+ .setIsBrowsable(false)
+ .setMediaType(MediaMetadata.MEDIA_TYPE_MUSIC)
+ .build()
+ )
+ .build()
+}
+```
+
+**Step 7: Remove manual notification methods**
+
+Delete these methods entirely:
+- `startForegroundWithPlaceholder()` — Media3 handles foreground
+- `updateNotification()` — Media3 auto-generates from session state
+
+Replace all calls to `updateNotification(station, metadata, isReconnecting)` with calls to update the player adapter's state/metadata instead:
+
+```kotlin
+// Where you previously called: updateNotification(station, null, isReconnecting = false)
+// Now call:
+playerAdapter?.updateStation(station)
+playerAdapter?.updatePlaybackState(controller.state.value)
+```
+
+When ICY metadata arrives:
+```kotlin
+// Where you previously called: updateNotification(station, event.metadata, false)
+// Now call:
+playerAdapter?.updateMetadata(station, event.metadata)
+```
+
+**Step 8: Update startForeground call at the start of playback**
+
+The initial `startForegroundWithPlaceholder(station)` call needs to be replaced. `MediaLibraryService` manages foreground state, but we still need to ensure the adapter and session exist before the service tries to go foreground:
+
+```kotlin
+// In handlePlay(), replace startForegroundWithPlaceholder(station) with:
+ensureMediaSession()
+playerAdapter?.updateStation(station)
+playerAdapter?.updatePlaybackState(PlaybackState.Connecting(station))
+```
+
+**Step 9: Remove onBind returning null**
+
+Delete the `onBind` override — `MediaLibraryService` provides its own binding. Also remove the `super.onStartCommand()` call if present (it was needed for `LifecycleService` but not `MediaLibraryService`).
+
+**Step 10: Update cleanupResources()**
+
+Replace `mediaSession?.release()` with:
+```kotlin
+mediaSession?.release()
+mediaSession = null
+playerAdapter?.release()
+playerAdapter = null
+```
+
+**Step 11: Update handlePlay finally block**
+
+In the `finally` block of `handlePlay()`, when transitioning to `Idle`, update the adapter:
+```kotlin
+playerAdapter?.updatePlaybackState(PlaybackState.Idle)
+```
+
+And remove the `stopForeground(Service.STOP_FOREGROUND_REMOVE)` call — `MediaLibraryService` handles this.
+
+**Step 12: Update onCreate — remove notificationHelper.createChannel()**
+
+`MediaLibraryService` with the default notification provider manages its own channel. Remove the `notificationHelper.createChannel()` call from `onCreate()`.
+
+**Step 13: Album art on metadata change**
+
+In `awaitEngine()`, when `AudioEngineEvent.MetadataChanged` fires, resolve artwork and pass it to the adapter:
+
+```kotlin
+is AudioEngineEvent.MetadataChanged -> {
+ currentMetadata = event.metadata
+ val playingState = controller.state.value
+ if (playingState is PlaybackState.Playing) {
+ transition(playingState.copy(metadata = event.metadata))
+ }
+ persistMetadataSnapshot(station.id, event.metadata)
+ // Resolve artwork and update adapter
+ serviceScope.launch {
+ val artUrl = app.albumArtResolver.resolve(
+ artist = event.metadata.artist,
+ title = event.metadata.title,
+ icyStreamUrl = event.metadata.streamUrl,
+ stationArtworkUrl = station.defaultArtworkUrl
+ )
+ val artUri = artUrl?.let { android.net.Uri.parse(it) }
+ playerAdapter?.updateMetadata(station, event.metadata, artUri)
+ }
+}
+```
+
+**Step 14: Verify build**
+
+Run: `./gradlew :app:compileDebugKotlin 2>&1 | tail -40`
+
+Expected: Should compile (NotificationHelper still exists but is unused). Fix any compilation errors — common issues will be missing imports or `BasePlayer` abstract methods needing overrides.
+
+**Step 15: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/RadioPlaybackService.kt
+git commit -m "feat: rewrite RadioPlaybackService as MediaLibraryService with browse tree"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 5: Delete NotificationHelper
+
+**Files:**
+- Delete: `app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/NotificationHelper.kt`
+
+**Step 1: Delete the file**
+
+Remove `NotificationHelper.kt`. It's fully replaced by Media3's automatic notification management.
+
+**Step 2: Verify no remaining references**
+
+Search for `NotificationHelper` in the codebase. It should only appear in import cleanup.
+
+Run: `rg "NotificationHelper" --type kotlin`
+
+Expected: Zero results.
+
+**Step 3: Verify build**
+
+Run: `./gradlew :app:compileDebugKotlin 2>&1 | tail -20`
+
+Expected: Clean compilation.
+
+**Step 4: Commit**
+
+```bash
+git add -A
+git commit -m "refactor: remove NotificationHelper — Media3 handles notifications"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 6: Update RadioController (if needed)
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/RadioController.kt`
+
+**Step 1: Check if RadioController needs changes**
+
+`RadioController.play()` calls `application.startForegroundService(intent)`. With `MediaLibraryService`, the service is typically started via binding (Android Auto / MediaController) or via `startForegroundService` (from the app's UI). The current intent-based approach should still work because `MediaLibraryService` extends `Service` and `onStartCommand` still gets called.
+
+Verify that `RadioController` still compiles and functions — the intent actions (`ACTION_PLAY`, `ACTION_STOP`, etc.) are still handled by `onStartCommand` in the rewritten service.
+
+If `startForegroundService` causes issues (Media3 expects to manage foreground state), switch to `startService` for non-play actions and keep `startForegroundService` for play:
+
+```kotlin
+// In stop(), pause(), seekToLive() — use startService instead of startForegroundService
+application.startService(intent)
+```
+
+This is already the case in the current code, so no changes should be needed.
+
+**Step 2: Commit (only if changes were made)**
+
+```bash
+git add app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/RadioController.kt
+git commit -m "refactor: adjust RadioController for MediaLibraryService compatibility"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 7: Full Build + Smoke Test
+
+**Files:** None (verification only)
+
+**Step 1: Clean build**
+
+Run: `./gradlew clean :app:assembleDebug 2>&1 | tail -30`
+
+Expected: BUILD SUCCESSFUL
+
+**Step 2: Run existing tests**
+
+Run: `./gradlew :app:testDebugUnitTest 2>&1 | tail -30`
+
+Expected: All existing tests pass. If any tests reference `NotificationHelper` or `MediaSessionCompat`, update them.
+
+**Step 3: Install and manual test**
+
+If a device/emulator is connected:
+
+Run: `./gradlew :app:installDebug`
+
+Manual verification checklist:
+- [ ] App launches
+- [ ] Selecting a station starts playback
+- [ ] System notification appears with station name + track info
+- [ ] Album art appears in notification (when resolved)
+- [ ] Play/Stop button works in notification
+- [ ] "Live" custom button appears in notification
+- [ ] Lockscreen shows media controls
+- [ ] Stopping playback dismisses notification
+
+Android Auto verification (requires Android Auto Desktop Head Unit or car):
+- [ ] App appears in Android Auto media app list
+- [ ] Browsing shows playlists
+- [ ] Tapping a playlist shows stations
+- [ ] Tapping a station starts playback
+- [ ] Now Playing screen shows station name + metadata
+
+**Step 4: Final commit if any fixes were needed**
+
+```bash
+git add -A
+git commit -m "fix: address build/test issues from Media3 migration"
+```
+
+---
+
+### Task 8: Notification Channel Cleanup
+
+**Files:**
+- Modify: `app/src/main/java/xyz/cottongin/radio247/service/RadioPlaybackService.kt` (if needed)
+
+**Step 1: Verify notification channel**
+
+Media3's `DefaultMediaNotificationProvider` creates its own notification channel. The old `"radio_playback"` channel from `NotificationHelper` may linger on devices that had the old version installed. This is cosmetic — Android handles orphaned channels gracefully.
+
+If you want to customize the channel name/importance, override `MediaLibraryService.onUpdateNotification()` or provide a custom `MediaNotification.Provider`. For now, the default is fine (importance defaults to LOW for media sessions).
+
+**Step 2: Commit (only if changes)**
+
+No commit needed unless customization was added.
+
+---
+
+## Summary of New/Changed/Deleted Files
+
+| File | Action |
+|---|---|
+| `gradle/libs.versions.toml` | Modified — add media3, remove old media |
+| `app/build.gradle.kts` | Modified — swap deps |
+| `app/src/main/AndroidManifest.xml` | Modified — exported service + Auto meta-data |
+| `app/src/main/res/xml/automotive_app.xml` | Created |
+| `app/src/main/java/.../service/RadioPlayerAdapter.kt` | Created |
+| `app/src/main/java/.../service/RadioPlaybackService.kt` | Major rewrite |
+| `app/src/main/java/.../service/NotificationHelper.kt` | Deleted |
+| `app/src/main/java/.../service/RadioController.kt` | Possibly minor tweaks |