Apple Music Download Guide for Android

A comprehensive guide for downloading Apple Music content on Android devices

This guide is provided for educational purposes only. Users must ensure compliance with all applicable laws, terms of service, and licensing agreements. The authors are not responsible for misuse of this information.

Prerequisites

Required Apps

  1. Modified Apple Music APK
    • Version: 4.9.3 (arm64v8a)
    • Download Link
    • This modified version enables music decryption capabilities
  2. Terminal Application (choose one):

Additional Requirements

  • Active Apple Music subscription
  • Sufficient storage space on your device
  • Android device with arm64 architecture

Installation Guide

1. Terminal Setup

Open your chosen terminal app and run the following command to install required packages:

pkg -y update && pkg -y upgrade && pkg -y install git golang gpac ffmpeg

2. Download Script Installation

Clone the downloader repository:

git clone https://github.com/zhaarey/apple-music-alac-atmos-downloader.git
cd apple-music-alac-atmos-downloader

3. Configuration

  1. Open the configuration file:
    nano config.yaml
    
  2. Configure the following settings:
    • Set alac-save-folder to your preferred music storage path:
    • Option 1: /sdcard/Music
    • Option 2: /storage/emulated/0/Music
    • Set atmos-save-folder to the same or different path
    • Adjust other settings as needed
      Example: alac-save-folder: /sdcard/Music
  3. Save and exit:
    • Save: Press CTRL + S
    • Exit: Press CTRL + X

Usage Instructions

Basic Download

  1. Navigate to the script directory:
    cd apple-music-alac-atmos-downloader
    
  2. Download content using:
    go run main.go "APPLE_MUSIC_URL"
    

Advanced Options

Dolby Atmos Download

For Atmos-supported tracks:

go run main.go --atmos "APPLE_MUSIC_URL"

Single Track Download

To download specific tracks:

go run main.go --select "ALBUM_URL"

Then enter the track number when prompted (e.g., 1 for first track)

Example Usage

Download an album:

go run main.go "https://music.apple.com/album/boris-at-last-feedbacker/1477920048"

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure Apple Music app is logged in before downloading
  • Verify storage permissions are granted to both terminal and Apple Music apps
  • Check internet connection if downloads fail
  • Make sure the download paths exist on your device
  • Make sure the Apple Music app is not paused while on the terminal app.
  • Make sure the Apple Music app is not energy restricted.

Credits

Tutorial authored by 0daxelagnia

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