mka file is neither playable nor downloadable in android-app #570

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opened 2026-04-24 23:28:55 +02:00 by adam · 4 comments
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Originally created by @dunjii on GitHub (May 28, 2023).

Steps to reproduce

  1. add audiobook (mka format) in audiobookshelf library
  2. try to play or download in android app

Expected behaviour

  • files should be playable

Actual behaviour

  • it seems like the file is ignored

Environment data

  • other apps like voice play mka files without problems. so it should not be a problem of android per se

Audiobookshelf Version:

  • Android App

Android Issue

Android version: app-version 0.9.64-beta on android 13

Device model:
FP4

Stock or customized system: iodé 4.1

Originally created by @dunjii on GitHub (May 28, 2023). ### Steps to reproduce 1. add audiobook (mka format) in audiobookshelf library 2. try to play or download in android app ### Expected behaviour - files should be playable ### Actual behaviour - it seems like the file is ignored ### Environment data - other apps like voice play mka files without problems. so it should not be a problem of android per se Audiobookshelf Version: - [x] Android App #### Android Issue Android version: app-version 0.9.64-beta on android 13 Device model: FP4 Stock or customized system: iodé 4.1
adam added the bug label 2026-04-24 23:28:55 +02:00
adam closed this issue 2026-04-24 23:28:55 +02:00
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (May 28, 2023):

I just tested an MKA file on Android 13 using a Pixel 6. It was able to direct play, download and play locally without a problem.

Using sample file https://software-download.name/sample-mka-audio-file/download.html

Let me know if you have something I can reproduce.

@advplyr commented on GitHub (May 28, 2023): I just tested an MKA file on Android 13 using a Pixel 6. It was able to direct play, download and play locally without a problem. Using sample file https://software-download.name/sample-mka-audio-file/download.html Let me know if you have something I can reproduce.
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@dunjii commented on GitHub (May 28, 2023):

I tried the testfile. It's working. Hm.
All the mp3-based books, i merged to mka files with MKVToolNix, before i got to know your awesome software, are not playable on my android phone.
Try this one: [deleted] to reproduce.

@dunjii commented on GitHub (May 28, 2023): I tried the testfile. It's working. Hm. All the mp3-based books, i merged to mka files with MKVToolNix, before i got to know your awesome software, are not playable on my android phone. Try this one: [deleted] to reproduce.
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@advplyr commented on GitHub (May 28, 2023):

Just tested that and it is working for me. I could stream direct, download and play local.

@advplyr commented on GitHub (May 28, 2023): Just tested that and it is working for me. I could stream direct, download and play local.
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@dunjii commented on GitHub (May 28, 2023):

Hm. Okay, strange. So i will search for my own or use the m4b-converter. :) Thx so much for this wonderfull software!

@dunjii commented on GitHub (May 28, 2023): Hm. Okay, strange. So i will search for my own or use the m4b-converter. :) Thx so much for this wonderfull software!
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Reference: starred/audiobookshelf-app#570