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Here you can find all information about the Android version of SongDNA. It should run on any Android 1.5 or higher enabled mobile device. Note on certain details it diverts from the iPhone version.
Don't forget to check the FAQ!

The Android version is fully functional ad-supported donate-ware, meaning it is supported ads and by you donating what you think it's worth. With those donations, we can further enhance and support the Android version of SongDNA. And: if you donate above a certain threshold, the app will run ad-free! So what's stopping you from donating? :)

To install the app, go to the Google Market Store with your phone, search for SongDNA and install it. Or click the Market icon below. Or aim your phone's camera on the QR bar-code below that. Or get it via the Android Market Website.

SongDNA Google Market Store version

SongDNA Google Market Store URL QR Code

SongDNA Google Market Website

Can't find it in the Market? Download it via GetJar.com by clicking on the icon.
SongDNA GetJar version

Features

The following functionality is available in the Android version of SongDNA:
  • Highest position of the song in the US Billboard charts,
  • Albums with the track on it,
  • Artist's tourdates,
  • Directly buy your tracks on Amazon,
  • A link to the song lyrics (as per LyricWiki.com permission),
  • Up to ten videos of the song,
  • Stay up-to-date with tweets by SongDNA,
  • Other releases by the artist,
  • Quick access to official homepage, bio, wikipedia of the artist,
  • Store your favorites for easy access and any notes you want to add to it,
  • Immediately search for details of the track that is now playing on your phone (if media player is supported),
  • Twitter vibe: see what people on the Internet are saying about the track and/or artist,
  • Even see what the artist is tweeting about (tell us if you know one we missed, we'll show your name as the one who spotted it!),
  • Share artist and track information on Twitter in just a few taps,
  • and many other nifty little details you'll discover by yourself :).


How to donate via this website

  • Go to donate page,
  • Follow the steps provided there.
  • If you donate above the threshold mentioned there, you'll get a registration key emailed to your PayPal email account,
    • Enter that registration key via the About page, as explained in the email,
    • And you're all set!
  • If you don't donate above the threshold, you're done!
PayPal Donate button

How to donate via the SongDNA app
  • Start SongDNA on your Android phone,
  • Tab the Menu button and select About,
  • Select the entry that says Tap here to donate at the bottom,
  • A browser is started which takes you to the donate page, follow the steps provided there.
  • If you donate above the threshold mentioned there, you'll get a registration key emailed to your PayPal email account,
    • Enter that registration key via the About page, as explained in the email,
    • And you're all set!
  • If you don't donate above the threshold, you're done!

Below some screenshots to give you a feel for the SongDNA app.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • Q: Why is the Get now playing button not enabled?
  • A: Get now playing might not work with all devices and music players. To test if it works: press the Home key of your phone. Start the standard music player. Start SongDNA. The Get now playing button should now be enabled. If not, the device/music player is not supported :( Sometimes SongDNA might not detect the player if it's not "reloaded"/restarted. In that case, exit SongDNA via the menu and try the above steps again. Here you can find a list of devices that are known to support the Get now playing functionality.
  • Q: Why are (not all of) the videos playing/sometimes not playing?
  • A: This mostly depends on the (data) network connection your device is using. For example, sometimes it switches between WIFI and your mobile provider network while loading the video. The video player can't handle that too well. Trying it again most of the time should work.


Supported devices info
Below is a list of known supported devices/Android versions, either tested by us or reported by users. If your phone is not on this list, that doesn't mean it is not supported, we've most likely just not received any report on it. As mentioned above, SongDNA should run fine on any 1.5 or higher enabled device.

Tested on:

  • HTC Hero: 1.5 (Get now playing button supported)
  • Nexus One: 2.1 (Get now playing button supported)
  • Emulator: 1.5, 1.6, 2.0, 2.1 (Get now playing button supported)

Reported by users to work on:
  • G1: 1.5 (Get now playing button supported)
  • G1: 1.6 (Get now playing button supported)
  • Motorola Droid/Milestone: 2.1
  • HTC Desire: 2.1 (Get now playing button supported)
  • Samsung Moment