Tamed is distributed as a sideloadable APK rather than through the Google Play Store, which means you install it directly from a file rather than through a storefront. This page walks through both the standard one-tap install method and theDocumentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/calmerism/Tamed/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
adb install route for power users who prefer to verify the package before it touches their device.
Before You Begin
The pre-built release APK has the following requirements. If your device does not meet them, see Building from Source to compile a compatible binary yourself.| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Android version | 8.0 (API 26) or higher |
| Architecture | arm64-v8a (all modern Android phones) |
| APK version | 0.1.0 |
| Package name | com.tamed.music |
Not sure about your device’s architecture? Go to Settings → About Phone → Processor (label varies by manufacturer). Any flagship or mid-range phone released after 2017 uses arm64-v8a.
Option 1: Direct APK Download
Download the APK
Open your Android browser and navigate to the release URL, or tap the link below:Your browser will prompt you to confirm the download. Tap Download and wait for the file to land in your Downloads folder.
Enable installation from unknown sources
Android blocks APK installs from outside the Play Store by default. You need to grant your browser (or file manager) permission to install apps.
- Android 8–9
- Android 10+
- Go to Settings → Apps & notifications → Special app access → Install unknown apps.
- Tap your browser (e.g. Chrome).
- Toggle Allow from this source on.
Open and install the APK
From your notification shade or the Downloads folder, tap
Tamed.apk. Review the permissions summary Android presents, then tap Install. The process takes a few seconds.Option 2: ADB Install (Command Line)
If you prefer to install over USB from a desktop machine,adb install gives you a direct, browser-free path that also works well for automation and device fleets.
Enable USB debugging on your phone
Go to Settings → About Phone and tap Build number seven times to unlock Developer Options. Then navigate to Settings → Developer options and enable USB debugging.
Connect your device and verify ADB sees it
Plug your phone into your computer with a USB data cable, accept the Allow USB debugging dialog on the phone, then run:You should see your device’s serial number with the status
device. If it shows unauthorized, re-accept the dialog on your phone.First-Launch Permissions
When Tamed opens for the first time it will request the following permissions to function correctly:| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Read Media Audio (Android 13+) / Read External Storage (Android 8–12) | Scanning local folders for music files |
| Post Notifications | Background playback controls in the notification shade |
| Foreground Service / Media Playback | Keeping the audio engine running with the screen off |
Architecture Note
The release APK at the link above is compiled exclusively for arm64-v8a. This matches virtually all modern Android smartphones and tablets, but it will not run on:- 32-bit armeabi-v7a devices (older phones)
- x86 and x86_64 Android emulators
universal product flavor built from source bundles native libraries for armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, x86, and x86_64 in a single APK. See Building from Source for the exact Gradle command.