LibrePods, an open-source application, now enables many AirPods features on Android and Linux platforms.
Expanded Features and Requirements
LibrePods allows noise control, ear detection, and battery status on non-Apple devices. However, most Android phones require root access due to an Android Bluetooth bug. Exceptions are phones with ColorOS or OxygenOS 16, which can access basic functions without root. Desktop Linux users do not need to modify their systems.
- Noise Control: Available across platforms.
- Ear Detection and Battery Status: Supported with root on most Android devices.
- Hearing Aid Mode: Root access generally needed on Android.
Advanced Features and Limitations
For advanced features like transparency mode customization and hearing aid setup, Android devices typically need root. These functions enhance accessibility and personalize user experiences with AirPods outside Apple's ecosystem.
While LibrePods increases the utility of AirPods on Android and Linux, full functionality often comes with technical conditions.
