xManager Frequently Asked Questions
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This FAQ covers the most common questions & issues related to xManager and its mods.
- General
- xManager
- What is xManager and what does it do?
- How to use xManager?
- xManager fails to open, why?
- xManager fails to load anything after opening, why?
- xManager downloads fail to start, why?
- Where can I download xManager?
- What is the "App not Installed" error?
- What is the "There was a Problem Parsing the Package" error?
- What is the "Mirror Link"?
- Does xManager work with Android TV?
- Does xManager work on iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux?
- Tidal (Wave)
- Spotify
- What doesn't Spotify mod do?
- What doesn't Spotify Lite mod do?
- Can songs be downloaded for offline playback using mod?
- Can "Very High" audio quality be enabled when using mod?
- Why aren't lyrics working?
- Why isn't Spotify working?
- Why aren't Spotify mod features working?
- I cannot log into the Spotify mod, why?
- I cannot play music and playlists are empty, why?
- I cannot turn shuffle ON, why?
- Music playback randomly stops, why?
- Does Wrapped work with mod?
- I get ads when casting or using Spotify Connect, why?
- Canvas is not working, why?
- Mod is not working with Android Auto, why?
- Mod saying "No Internet" or mentions "14 day" error, why?
- Spotify is blank or only shows a Premium button, why?
- Blend does not work with the mod, why?
- Clicking Spotify link opens browser instead of app, why?
- I am missing a Spotify feature, why?
- What is Stock, Experimental, AMOLED/AB and Cloned?
- What is ARMEABI-V7A, ARM64-V8A and MERGED?
- What does the CLONED version do?
- Spotify is pre-installed on my device, what can I do?
General
Why is Play Protect/Antivirus saying mod is harmful/suspicious?
Google and various AV engines use APK signatures and heuristics to detect possible unsafe apps. Due to xManager re-signing apps with a new signing key (which differs from the official Spotify keys) and repacking the apps (sometimes with obfuscation), this sometimes sets off detection flags -- these are false positives.
Releases outside of official channels may or may not be harmful and safety cannot be guaranteed by the xManager Team.
Why is mod showing "Update Available" in Play Store?
While this has been normal for many Android users over the years, this has become more widespread since late 2023 due to server-side changes made by Google. Mod APKs which keep the com.android.vending.derived.apk.id
value in AndroidManifest.xml
may show up in the Play Store and show as having updates available if the official app has pushed an update more recent than the current mod version installed. Additionally, the official Spotify app may try to download additional Comscore
packages used for additional tracking. Due to modded apps having different signatures than the official version, the Play Store will be unable to install the official update (and Comscore
add-ons) over top of the mod -- this is a default Android security feature.
For those bothered by xManager mods showing in the Play Store:
- Disable update notifications in the Play Store settings
- Uncheck
Enable auto update
option from the overflow menu in the app's Play Store page - Ignore it showing in the list of apps which have available updates
If using the mod:
- The
CLONE
version of the mod changes the APK package name and will not show up in Play Store - The
CLONE
version of the mod may introduce issues with widgets, Android Auto support and possibly more. Users will need to decide if these additional bugs are an issue for them and worth the benefit of mods no longer showing in the Play Store.
Why do websites have newer versions of mods not found in xManager?
In almost all cases, sites posting newer xManager mod releases are faking the app version number. These sites are not tied to xManager in any official way and should be used at your own risk. Officially supported download channels can be found here.
xManager
What is xManager and what does it do?
xManager is NOT a "patcher"!
xManager does not patch the official stock apps for you. You must uninstall the official app(s) before installing anything from within xManager.
xManager is an Android-only app manager.
xManager mods do NOT magically convert your account to premium!
- No server-side premium features are provided
- Subscribe to premium for full premium experience
How to use xManager?
- Install and launch xManager
- Grant storage and install permissions when asked
- Customize Experimental and Settings menus
- Select beaker for experimental menu
- Select toggle switch for settings menu
- Select app and version to download
- Confirm official app is uninstalled
- Press expand button
- Select version then press
DOWNLOAD
button (ad may display first) - Download status will popup after starting download
- Install prompt will popup after download finishes
5A. Files downloaded via Mirror Link (mediafire) will need to be manually installed.
- Read all info and error popups carefully
- Review this FAQ if running into problem(s)
xManager fails to open, why?
Ensure a recent version of xManager is installed. xManager v5.5 is the latest build available.
xManager fails to load anything after opening, why?
Ensure a recent version of xManager is installed and no network or permission blocks are set on xManager.
xManager downloads fail to start, why?
Ensure a recent version of xManager is installed and no network blocks are set on xManager.
A VPN, changing your DNS or changing your network connection (Wifi <--> mobile) may help
Use the Discord/Telegram group/Mobilism/Release-APK links below to get APKs directly.
Where can I download xManager?
Official and confirmed safe links to xManager are as follows:
What is the "App not Installed" error?
Take the guessing out of installation issues. Install the APK with ADB or Split APKs Installer (SAI) [mirror] to see a detailed error message.
These errors are uninformative but most often happen for the following reasons:
- Insufficient free space on your Android device
- Blocked by android security
- One of the reasons in the "parsing error" section below
For insufficient free space errors, free up some space on your device then try again.
For installs blocked by security, depending on your Android version you may have to enable apps to be installed by
Unknown sources
or enable a specific app (such as xManager) to install apps from unknown sources. See Google for more info.
What is the "There was a Problem Parsing the Package" error?
Take the guessing out of installation issues. Install the APK with ADB or Split APKs Installer (SAI) [mirror] to see a detailed error message.
If you have received a ~0.7MB "APK" from xManager then xManager download servers are likely temporarily down and you have not received the complete APK, hence the parsing error. Download using the Mirror Link button which is available during the usually download status popup.
Parsing errors are somewhat generic and can be caused by multiple things including (but not limited to):
- Incomplete download
- Corrupted download
- APK signature mismatch
- Incompatible hardware
- Downgrading to a lower version number
For incomplete or corrupted APK issues you can try re-downloading the app. xManager's main links may not be working -- using the Mirror Link instead would be the recommended alternative.
APK signature mismatch can be fixed by uninstalling the current app first.
If attempting to downgrade to a lower version number, you must first uninstall the current app version.
What is the "Mirror Link"?
The xManager Mirror Link
is an alternative download location, useful if the usual direct download links within xManager are down or not working for you. As of xManager v5.4, the Mirror Link
button is available for Android 13 users and earlier and is displayed prior to starting the download. For Android 14+ users, the only option is the mirror link, however the button will say "Download". Mirror links use mediafire.com
for hosting.
Users who get a .zip
or .apk.zip
file from the mirror link should rename the file extension from *.zip
to *.apk
(or *.apk.zip
to *.apk
) using their file manager.
Mirror Link
not working?
Your ISP or network may be blocking access to mediafire.com
-- changing networks, DNS or using a VPN should resolve this.
Does xManager work with Android TV?
Neither xManager nor its mods are built for Android TV.
There are currently no plans to add support for Android TV. Requests will not be entertained.
Does xManager work on iOS, Windows, macOS or Linux?
No, Android for mobile devices only.
Tidal (Wave)
What does Tidal (Wave) mod do?
Tidal has removed their free tier subscription on April 10, 2024 -- mods are discontinued.
If you have previously downloaded music in Tidal and set the app into Offline Mode
, offline playback will still work -- it is unknown at this time when the offline licensing will expire.
Spotify
What doesn't Spotify mod do?
Mod does not provide free premium. Subscribe to premium for all features.
xManager Spotify mod by x3CFFF0E, Sherlock Holmes and Mr.Dude
The Spotify mod does NOT:
- Give you free Premium
- Unlock lyrics
- Unlock "Very High" or "HiFi" audio quality
- Unlock downloading songs/playlists for offline playback
- Unlock AI DJ or AI Playlists
- Unlock Group Sessions
- Unlock starting or remotely joining Jams
DO NOT REQUEST PREMIUM FEATURES NOT AVAILABLE IN THE MOD
Premium-only features not enabled in mod will NEVER be added.
What doesn't Spotify Lite mod do?
Mod does not provide free premium. Subscribe to premium for all features.
Spotify Lite mod is based off the official Lite version from Spotify which has reduced APK size and memory usage but also comes with less features (no Spotify Connect, no Android Auto, no Wrapped etc).
xManager Spotify Lite mod by x3CFFF0E
The Spotify Lite mod does NOT:
- Give you free Premium
- Unlock lyrics
- Unlock "Very High" or "HiFi" audio quality
- Unlock downloading songs/playlists for offline playback
DO NOT REQUEST PREMIUM FEATURES NOT AVAILABLE IN THE MOD
Premium-only features not enabled in mod will NEVER be added.
Can songs be downloaded for offline playback using mod?
If using a free-tier account -- NO! Downloading songs requires a paid premium subscription.
Current music licensing deals require the user to have a paid premium account to legally download music within the app.
Spotify may attempt to take action on accounts attempting to bypass this -- turning a blind eye will open up legal issues with music owners/publishers.
If using a paid premium account -- YES! The mod does not remove any premium features for paid-premium users.
Podcasts CAN be downloaded on both free-tier and premium accounts -- this is officially allowed by Spotify.
Can "Very High" audio quality be enabled when using mod?
If using a free-tier account -- NO! Very High (or higher) audio quality requires a paid premium subscription.
Spotify does not allow free-tier users to listen to higher quality music and current music licensing deals require the user to have a paid premium account.
The mod acts no differently than the official Spotify app, offering up to "High" quality audio.
If using a paid premium account -- YES! The mod does not remove any premium features for paid-premium users.
Any Spotify mod showing "Very High" or higher is not truly providing anything higher than "High"
Why aren't lyrics working?
Spotify has disabled lyrics for free-tier accounts as of May 1, 2024. Initial testing of lyrics restrictions first started in August 2023 and lyrics were removed for select songs on select accounts. Spotify's data showed that enough people moved to a paid-premium subscription to get lyrics back during this trial period and have now removed all lyrics for all free-tier accounts in hopes that users will continue switching to premium.
Technically, Spotify allows THREE(3) songs with lyrics per month but due to the mod patches this limit of 3 will not work for most users.
Unless Spotify officially adds lyrics back for free-tier users in the future, users wanting lyrics will need to subscribe to Spotify premium or use a 3rd-party lyrics app such as MusixMatch, Genius, etc.
xManager will not be adding its own lyrics solution!
Why isn't Spotify working?
Most issues are between Spotify and your device -- the mod itself rarely introduces its own issues. Changing build versions is often all that can be done.
Users can first try the following to clear up any issues:
- Force close app, then reopen
- Stop app and clear/erase Spotify app data in Android settings, then reopen
- Confirm Spotify region setting and current IP location match
- Reboot phone
If issues persist:
- Change mod versions, downgrade/upgrade -- a different version may work better for you
- Use non-AMOLED/non-CLONE mod variants to see if problem goes away
- Wait for a new mod version to be released in hopes it fixes current bug
You can test and confirm Spotify/device issues yourself by installing the unmodded official version of Spotify -- download the exact version you are using for mod from APKCombo or APKPure (Spotify has removed APKs from APKMirror). For example, if using mod v8.7.70.553 then testing official v8.7.70.553 would be needed. Attempting to test with a different version number would be a waste of time as bugs change in every build.
Why aren't Spotify mod features working?
Current releases (v8.8.14.757 and newer) no longer require force-closing the mod for things to work and "kick in" (although sometimes this does still fix some issues -- try that first). Some users running v8.9.x.x mod versions that still see the premium button on the main screen will need to downgrade to v8.8.x.x instead.
Also note the following:
- Users with their Spotify account region set to Turkey may have issues with the mod
- Current fix is to use a VPN to change your Spotify region in account profile settings or use Spotify Lite mod
I cannot log into the Spotify mod, why?
- Confirm sure you are NOT using the Facebook/Google Sign-in
- Confirm your Spotify region and IP is supported by Spotify
- Confirm your Spotify region setting matches your current IP region
- Confirm the same email/userID + password is working on Spotify.com (do NOT use a password manager or saved password)
- Confirm you aren't using a VPN/DNS/proxy or any VPN/DNS-filtering which Spotify may not like
- Add a space to the end of email (works for some users, not everyone)
- After doing everything mentioned above, sign in again and leave the login error screen up and lock phone -- wait a few minutes (up to 20?) then open phone, Spotify should now be logged in
- Spotify may reset passwords automatically for "security" reasons -- check your email
- It's recommended to always use an email address which you have access to -- no temp emails
- If creating an account is needed -- use Spotify.com, not the mod app
- If previously using Facebook/Google login and do not yet have a standard Spotify account, create a Spotify password to log in with your email address
I cannot play music and playlists are empty, why?
Starting in 2024, Spotify has started to do this for accounts which are not connecting in their "home" region after 14 days. Confirm your Spotify region setting and current IP address location match. You will need to change your Spotify region in account settings to match the IP location or use a proxy/VPN/etc to change your IP region to match the account region at least once every 14 days.
Logging out then signing in while account region and IP location match may be required.
I cannot turn shuffle ON, why?
This issue is tied to certain Spotify accounts and unrelated to the mod. Common methods to avoid this are changing app versions or switching accounts. For select users, this issue was fixed after using the Desktop or Webplayer versions of Spotify and interacting with Spotify and the shuffle option in those players then switching back to mobile.
Music playback randomly stops, why?
Music playback issues are not related to the mod.
- Your devices
Battery Optimization
feature is being "over-active" with Spotify. - Someone else has access to either the device where music is being played from or your Spotify account and is stopping playback.
Battery Optimization
issues can be worked-around by disabling Battery Optimization
for Spotify. This option should be available within the Spotify specific app settings found in your Android devices main app settings. Some devices may also have a centralized list for all apps and their Battery Optimization
status.
If disabling Battery Optimization
and confirming that no one else has access to your Spotify account or external audio devices -- clearing Spotify app data or cache via the Android settings Spotify app menu or rebooting the device may help.
Does Wrapped work with mod?
Yes. The only condition is: Spotify app version must be recent enough to support Wrapped for the specific year in question (this is the same as official app).
- Wrapped 2023 should work with mod version 8.8.80.599 and higher
- Watch your wrapped from the browser here
- Spotify's official Wrapped 2023 FAQ can be found here
I get ads when casting or using Spotify Connect, why?
To avoid ads on external devices, connect your Android device to them via line-out cable or bluetooth -- then play from the mod.
When casting or using Spotify Connect the audio is no longer sourced from the mod but instead handled directly between the Spotify API and the device you are casting/connecting to -- free accounts will get ads.
Canvas is not working, why?
- Canvas may be disabled if "data saver" is enabled in settings
- Select regions and countries are not able to see Canvases in their app at this time (Middle East & North Africa, Russia, India, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Moldova)
If you are positive you are using a Canvas-supported region make sure the Canvas option is toggled on in the app settings.. and if that still fails, try force stopping the app or clearing the app cache and/or data.
Mod is not working with Android Auto, why?
Spotify mod works with Android Auto. If Spotify is not showing up in Android Auto:
- Enable "Developer Mode" in Android Auto (see here)
- Once enabled, allow "Unknown Sources" from within Android Auto's Developer Mode
- Open the Spotify app on your phone before connecting to Android Auto.
AMOLED and CLONE builds may introduce additional issues, switch to non-AMOLED/non-CLONE build if still experiencing issues.
Mod saying "No Internet" or mentions "14 day" error, why?
All No Internet
, Offline
and 14-day
issues are unrelated to the mod -- outside of what's suggested in this FAQ, there's nothing we can change on our end to fix it.
Spotify free accounts can only be outside of their "home region" for up to 14 days at a time and then requires that your current IP address region match the region set in your Spotify account profile settings. See Spotify's country/region settings page for more info here.
For example, if the Spotify account profile settings are set to USA but you are located in Russia, once every 14 days you will need to log into Spotify or use a Spotify client while using a USA IP (VPN/Proxy/etc).
Or, if your live in, for example, Canada but the Spotify account profile country/region location has been changed at some point due to traveling, using VPN, etc... the Spotify account profile country/region setting should be changed back to Canada.
The "no internet/offline" error may happen in unsupported Spotify regions or in regions that do not have a free-tier, see the Q/A below for more info.
Spotify is blank or only shows a Premium button, why?
This behavior is unrelated to xManager or the Spotify mod and is a Spotify "issue".
This error may happen when:
- Spotify is used in an unsupported region -- check here for supported regions
- Spotify is used in a region that does not have a free-tier plan, such as South Korea which is Premium-only
Changing the Spotify accounts region is required. This can be done by using a VPN set to a different country/region and then viewing the account profile page and changing the region to that of the VPN.
Blend does not work with the mod, why?
Opening Blend invite links in the Spotify mod may not work as intended. After clicking a Blend link, close Spotify then reopen the app and you should be greeted with the Blend invite page. You may also find your Blends in the Made for You
section under Search
.
Clicking Spotify link opens browser instead of app, why?
Depending on device, OS and ROM -- clicking Spotify links may or may not automatically open in the Spotify mod. This is due to how Android handles verifying links and apps and since the app signature for the mod differs from the official Spotify signature, your device may not verify these links and automatically associate them with the mod app. See here for detailed info on this matter.
To fix this issue:
- Open Android's settings, then Apps/App settings
- Scroll to Spotify app settings
- Open "Open by default" options
- Click "+ add link" and enable all Spotify links
Exact names for the menus and options may vary depending on OEM, OS and ROM used.
I am missing a Spotify feature, why?
- Some features are directly tied to a specific Spotify account, enabled for some and not enabled for others
- Some features are tied to a specific Spotify version, with each update there are changes
- Some features are only available in select countries or regions
What is Stock, Experimental, AMOLED/AB and Cloned?
Type | Feature |
---|---|
Stock | Default theme and app with minimal patching for blocking ads, unlocking skips and forced shuffle |
Experimental | Everything from stock but includes additional official Spotify features still in (A/B) testing |
AMOLED/AB | Applies an AMOLED* black dark theme to the build type |
Cloned | Changes the APK package name -- see here for more info |
*AMOLED black theme may not be true "AMOLED black" and instead just "dark" on some versions.
What is ARMEABI-V7A, ARM64-V8A and MERGED?
As of 2023, all official versions are MERGED so users will no longer have to consider which architecture their device is.
What does the CLONED version do?
In short, the cloned version if the same as the usual mod -- ONLY the package name has been changed.
Some users may have a phone with Spotify pre-installed and they are unable to disable or uninstall the pre-installed version which blocks them from installing the standard mod. The clone app has a different Android package name than the normal mod or stock/official version and allows these users to install the mod.
Android's security does not allow installing/updating an APK that shares the same package name as one currently installed if the signatures do not match. The xManager Spotify mod versions and the official stock Spotify versions have different signatures but both use the same package name, com.spotify.music
, this is why uninstalling the Official Spotify version first is required when using the mod. This also explains why those with pre-installed Spotify versions are unable to use the mod and why we offer a "clone" version of the mod for those users.
Spotify is pre-installed on my device, what can I do?
Uninstall it before using the mod. If the app will not uninstalled due to being a forced system or vendor app you will need the CLONED version -- see the above Q/A for more info.