FlashLyrics 1.4.4

FlashLyrics 1.4.4

• Import your own lyrics from a .lrc or .txt file, or paste text. Choose the song and artist, preview the lyrics, and confirm before replacing an existing entry. Imports stay on your device and are available offline.
• Line timestamps and enhanced LRC word timestamps work with the existing synced and karaoke displays. Invalid or mixed timing is explained before saving. Plain lyrics are also supported.
• Automatic lookups and late provider responses preserve your imported lyrics. Delete the entry from Library to return to online lyrics.
• Genius cover artwork is retained when lyrics are saved, reopened, selected manually or upgraded with timing data. Library details and shared images use the selected song's metadata.
• Shared lyric images strip line timestamps, word timestamps and LRC metadata before drawing.
• An occasional Google Play review prompt offers Leave a review now, Ask me later, and Never. Reminders wait until the app has been used, respect a two-week snooze, and remember opt-out. The review button opens Google Play with a browser fallback.

Download: FlashLyrics-1.4.4.apk.

Validation: 116 Flutter tests and 7 Robolectric Android regression tests passed. Checks include timestamp validation, Unicode identity, UTF-8/UTF-16 files, file cancellation and read errors, replacement confirmation, failed saves, offline persistence, concurrent provider/import writes, Genius artwork retention, review reminder choices and search latency. PNG exports from timestamped imports match clean-lyrics exports. Flutter analysis reports no errors; existing warnings and style findings remain. Physical Android file-provider behavior and Google Play review availability need device verification; no phone was connected during automated checks.

FlashLyrics 1.4.3

FlashLyrics 1.4.3

• The native notification listener tracks the active music player without depending on the Flutter screen. Reconnection and callback cleanup prevent stale registrations and paused players overriding active playback.
• Float resolves Android's current media session when tapped. Notification intents no longer carry an old lyric payload, and unrelated cached lyrics cannot replace the active song.
• The visible overlay can read matching saved lyrics and use a bounded, exact-match LRCLIB fallback when Flutter is closed. Failed lookups show an unavailable message; late results are discarded after a song change or service shutdown.
• The karaoke preference survives track changes and app restarts. Settings includes a Karaoke Mode switch.
• Per-song offsets preserve non-English names. Manual selections are saved with metadata, the Library refreshes after cache writes, and a damaged cache entry does not erase other saved songs.

Download: FlashLyrics-1.4.3.apk.

Validation: 81 Flutter tests and 7 Robolectric Android regression tests passed. Tests cover playback changes without Flutter, notification listener reconnect/cleanup, stale Float payloads, exact offline/provider matching, Unicode offsets, saved karaoke preferences, cache writes and search latency. Flutter analysis reports no errors; existing warnings and style findings remain. Physical-device force-stop and vendor battery restrictions still require device verification. Android force-stop prevents background callbacks until the user opens the app again; this release does not bypass that OS behavior.

FlashLyrics v1.4.2

FlashLyrics 1.4.2

Also available on Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=music.flashlyrics.app&hl=en_IN — same v1.4.2 build with automatic updates.

• Word-by-word highlighting from LRCLIB Lyricsfile timestamps and enhanced LRC. No estimated word timings or extra lookup requests. Line-only and plain-text lyrics remain supported. Existing cached lyrics can be refreshed to request newer timing data.
• Compact song card, collapsible playback controls, and an earlier reading position on the home screen. Long lyric rows adapt to their text size.
• Settings checks update availability through Google Play, with a store link and a clear fallback when checking fails.
• One-time guidance explains how to expand the FlashLyrics notification and tap Float; the same help is available in Settings.
• Updated AndroidX Activity, retained edge-to-edge and safe insets, removed explicit system-bar color overrides. Native floating lyrics strip inline timing markers.

Validation: 56 Flutter tests passed. Version code 12 supersedes version code 11.

FlashLyrics v1.3.0 - Official Google Play Release

FlashLyrics v1.3.0

A brand new version of FlashLyrics (v1.3.0) is now officially available on the Google Play Store and GitHub Releases.

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Release Notice

FlashLyrics is now officially live on Google Play! Downloads are available directly on the Google Play Store and as APK releases here on GitHub.

Note for Existing Users (v1.2.0 or earlier)

If upgrading from v1.2.0 or earlier, please make sure to uninstall your current version first before installing, as the new release uses the official Google Play Store signing key.

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What's New in v1.3.0

• Floating Lyrics Overlay Window: Always-on-top lyrics widget over Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Music, and more with real-time scrolling, tap-to-seek, and fluid multidirectional resizing.
• Instant Skeleton Loading: Smooth skeleton transition effect in the floating overlay as soon as tracks switch.
• Now Playing Media Notification: Persistent notification keeping track info accessible with a 1-tap "Float" button to summon the floating lyrics instantly without opening the full app.
• Performance Optimization: Eliminated frame drops and main-thread rebuilds for smooth 120Hz scrolling and fast app switching.
• Smart Share Navigation: Opening lyric sharing automatically highlights and scrolls straight to the currently playing line, with centered formatting and album cover art included.
• Buy Me a Coffee Support: Direct developer support integration in Settings.
• Ad-Supported with Toggle: Non-intrusive banner ads with a one-click toggle in Settings to turn off anytime.
• Google Play Store Launch: Official distribution on Google Play Store.

FlashLyrics v1.2.0 - Performance & Stability Update

PLAYSTORE VERSION

Google Play Alpha Testing: Join the Google group first:- https://groups.google.com/g/flashlryics
Then opt for testing and download here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/music.flashlyrics.app

⚠️ IMPORTANT - Installation Instructions

This release uses a new signing key for better security.

If you have v1.0 or v1.1 installed:

1. Uninstall the old version first
2. Then install v1.2.0

Your lyrics library and settings will be preserved as they're stored separately.

Fresh Install:
Just download and install normally.

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🎉 What's New in v1.2.0

🖼️ Enhanced Share Feature

• Album Cover in Shared Images: Shared lyrics now include the song's album artwork
• Dynamic Text Sizing: Lyrics text automatically adjusts based on the number of lines selected (1 line = large text, 10+ lines = smaller text)
• Better Layout: Improved image layout with album cover at top, lyrics in center, and branding at bottom
• Perfect Aspect Ratio: Optimized for social media sharing (4:5 ratio like Instagram)

⚡ Performance Improvements

• Memory Leak Fixed: Resolved critical memory leak when sharing lyrics images repeatedly
• Faster Image Generation: Optimized image creation process (~30% faster)
• Reduced CPU Usage: Removed debug overhead in production builds
• Smoother UI: Eliminated unnecessary widget rebuilds for better responsiveness

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Fixed album cover not displaying in shared images
• Fixed memory accumulation during repeated image sharing
• Improved file path handling for local album artwork
• Better error handling for image loading
• Optimized widget rebuilds

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Proper image disposal to prevent memory leaks (saves 2-5MB per share)
• Debug statements wrapped in kDebugMode checks
• Optimized widget rebuild logic
• Better resource management throughout the app
• Enhanced error logging for debugging

📱 Compatibility

• Android 5.0 (API 21) and above
• Optimized for Android 12+
• Works with YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and 40+ other media players

🙏 Thank You

Thank you for using FlashLyrics! If you encounter any issues, please report them on our GitHub Issues page.

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Full Changelog: v1.1.0...v1.2.0

📥 Installation

1. Download app-release.apk below
2. If you have an older version, uninstall it first
3. Install the APK
4. Grant notification access permission
5. Enjoy!

🔐 Security Note

This release is signed with a new key for improved security. Future updates will use this same key, allowing seamless updates without uninstalling.

FlashLyrics v1.1

What's New in v1.1

Bug Fixes

• Fixed seek and play/pause crash (Android native .controller bug on MediaController)
• Fixed false update alerts due to v1.01 vs 1.0.1 version parsing mismatch
• Fixed double Navigator.pop crash in update checker on network errors

New Features

• Lyrics Sync Offset - Settings > Display. Adjust timing -3000ms to +3000ms to fix early/late lyrics for any genre
• Song Controls - Seek bar + play/pause button on the home screen when a song is detected
• Tap-to-Seek - Tap any synced lyric line to jump the song to that exact position (like Spotify/Apple Music)
• Check for Updates - Settings > About. Queries GitHub releases, shows update dialog with release notes and download button
• Library sorted newest-first - Recently viewed songs appear at the top of the Library

FlashLyrics v1.0

FlashLyrics v1.0 — Stable Release

Auto-detect songs from any music app and show lyrics instantly.

Features:

• Automatic song detection from 60+ music apps (Spotify, YouTube Music, JioSaavn, Gaana, etc.)
• Synced lyrics that scroll with the song (LRC format from LRCLIB & Textyl)
• Plain lyrics fallback from 4 additional sources
• All 6 APIs queried in parallel for fast results
• Album art display from the playing app
• Manual search with artist/song parsing
• Share lyrics as styled images or text
• Offline cache for previously fetched lyrics
• Dark/light themes with 5 accent colors
• Adjustable lyrics font size

Requirements: Android 8.0+ (API 26), Notification Access permission

Download: Grab the APK below and sideload it.

FlashLyrics v1.01

What's New in v1.01

New Features

• Keep Screen On: Added new setting to prevent the screen from turning off while viewing lyrics. Toggle it in Settings > General.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed Share Lyrics as Image: The share button was not working when synced lyrics were active. Now correctly switches to plain lyrics for line selection, generates the image, and restores synced view after sharing.
• Improved Lyrics Image Quality: Completely rewritten image generator with:
  • Dynamic canvas height that adapts to the number of selected lines (no more blank space or squished text)
  • HD quality output (1080px wide)
  • Content-aware font sizing for optimal readability
  • Artist name and track title at top, FlashLyrics badge at bottom
  • Decorative elements for a premium look
• Fixed potential crash: Added safety guard to prevent 'setState after dispose' error if navigating away during share.

Version

• App version updated to 1.01