Android Question How to Keep Audio Playing in Background with a Floating Bubble?

[Adamdam]

Hello,

I am developing a B4A Quran streaming app that plays MP3 files from the Internet.

I want audio playback to continue after the user leaves the app, with a floating bubble (overlay) that stays above other apps and allows Play / Pause / Stop controls or reopening the app.

Requirements:

• Continuous background audio playback.
• Floating bubble visible over other apps.
• Works on modern Android versions.
• Control playback from the bubble.

What is the best approach in B4A?

1. Foreground Service
2. Overlay Window (SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW)
3. Chat Head / Floating Bubble

Does anyone have a complete B4A example that demonstrates:

• Streaming an MP3 from the Internet
• Background playback
• Floating bubble overlay
• Playback controls from the bubble

Thank you.

 

[mcqueccu]

Check Exoplayer

 

[jkhazraji]

Create a Service that:

• Owns the MediaPlayer or ExoPlayer.
• set AUTOMATIC_FOREGROUND_ALWAYS.
• Shows a persistent notification.
• Continues playing when the app is closed.

 

[Adamdam]

Create a Service that:

• Owns the MediaPlayer or ExoPlayer.
• set AUTOMATIC_FOREGROUND_ALWAYS.
• Shows a persistent notification.
• Continues playing when the app is closed.

Many thanks,
Kindly, there is any b4a example