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cottongin da754b3874 Add implementation plan for Media3 migration + Android Auto
8 tasks: deps, manifest, PlayerAdapter, service rewrite,
NotificationHelper deletion, controller check, build/test, cleanup.

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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
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<automotiveApp>
<uses name="media"/>
</automotiveApp>
```
**Step 2: Update AndroidManifest.xml**
Replace the `<service>` block and add the `<meta-data>` inside `<application>`:
```xml
<service
android:name=".service.RadioPlaybackService"
android:exported="true"
android:foregroundServiceType="mediaPlayback">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="androidx.media3.session.MediaLibraryService"/>
<action android:name="android.media.browse.MediaBrowserService"/>
</intent-filter>
</service>
<meta-data
android:name="com.google.android.gms.car.application"
android:resource="@xml/automotive_app" />
```
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<Player.Listener>()
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<LibraryResult<MediaItem>> {
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<LibraryResult<ImmutableList<MediaItem>>> {
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<LibraryResult<ImmutableList<MediaItem>>>()
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<SessionResult> {
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<MediaItem>
): ListenableFuture<List<MediaItem>> {
// 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<MediaItem> {
val items = mutableListOf<MediaItem>()
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<MediaItem> {
return stationDao.getStationsByPlaylist(playlistId).first().map { it.toMediaItem() }
}
private suspend fun buildUnsortedStations(): List<MediaItem> {
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 |