Bringing AirPods' Apple-exclusive features on linux and android!
- AirPods Pro 2
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).
Check the pinned issue for a list.
ANY ISSUES ABOUT THE LINUX VERSION WILL BE CLOSED. Check out the README file in linux folder for more info.
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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Currently, there's a bug in the Android Bluetooth stack 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.
Caution
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 this module.
To install it, just download the btl2capfix.zip from a release and install it from your root manager app.
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!
- Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Blocks external sounds using microphones and advanced algorithms for an immersive audio experience; ideal for noisy environments.
- Transparency Mode: Allows external sounds to blend with audio for situational awareness; best for environments where you need to stay alert.
- Off Mode: Disables noise control for a natural listening experience, conserving battery in quiet settings.
- Adaptive Transparency: Dynamically reduces sudden loud noises while maintaining environmental awareness, adjusting seamlessly to fluctuating noise levels.
Important
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!
Automatically lowers audio volume and enhances voices when you start speaking, making it easier to engage in conversations without removing your AirPods.
Recognizes when the AirPods are in your ears to automatically play or pause audio and adjust functionality accordingly.
Check out the packet definitions at AAP Definitions
AirPodsLikeNormal (ALN) - Bringing Apple-only features to Linux and Android for seamless AirPods functionality! Copyright (C) 2024 Kavish Devar
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