flutter_downloaded_audio_play_in_notification 1.0.1

A Flutter plugin for playing downloaded audio files in notifications with background playback support and terminated state handling.

Changelog

1.0.1

Bug Fixes and Improvements

Fixed Issues:

• ✅ Fixed syntax error in notification_service.dart (undefined stopAudioAndTerminate method)
• ✅ Fixed PlatformException issues with notification cancellation
• ✅ Fixed notification visibility - notifications now show properly at top of screen
• ✅ Fixed notification audio - notifications now play sound when app is in foreground

Code Simplification:

• ✅ Removed all try-catch blocks for cleaner, simpler code
• ✅ Streamlined audio stopping logic to direct NotificationService().stopAudio() calls
• ✅ Removed complex retry logic and aggressive stopping approaches
• ✅ Simplified background and terminated state handling for better reliability

Android Native Improvements:

• ✅ Updated notification channels from silent to visible/audible
• ✅ Changed notification importance from LOW to HIGH
• ✅ Enabled notification sound and visibility settings

Technical Details:

• Fixed Flutter Local Notifications plugin compatibility issues
• Improved notification ID handling to prevent edge cases
• Enhanced terminated state audio stopping reliability

1.0.0

Initial Release

Features:

• ✅ Play custom audio files from URLs in notifications
• ✅ Background audio playback support
• ✅ Audio playback when app is terminated
• ✅ Stop audio from notification tap
• ✅ Android native implementation with ExoPlayer
• ✅ Firebase Cloud Messaging integration
• ✅ Robust audio stopping from terminated state
• ✅ Comprehensive error handling and retry logic

Technical Details:

• Native Android implementation using Kotlin
• ExoPlayer for audio playback
• Foreground service for background playback
• Broadcast receivers for cross-component communication
• Singleton pattern for audio management
• Aggressive stopping mechanisms for terminated state
• Comprehensive logging for debugging

Platform Support:

• Android: Full support (API 21+)
• iOS: Not supported (Android only)

Dependencies:

• Flutter SDK: ^3.6.1
• Firebase Messaging: ^14.7.10
• Flutter Local Notifications: ^17.2.4
• ExoPlayer: 2.19.1 (Android native)

Setup Requirements:

• Firebase configuration with google-services.json
• Android Gradle Plugin 8.1.1+
• Compile SDK 34+
• Min SDK 21+

Example App

• Complete working example with Firebase integration
• Test interface with stop button
• FCM token display
• Notification testing instructions
• Terminated state testing capabilities

Documentation

• Comprehensive README with usage examples
• API reference documentation
• Setup instructions
• Troubleshooting guide
• Testing procedures