Are there any decent free music players for Android?

[Jesda]

All I want is an EQ, shuffle, and good controls... without having to pay. I've been carrying my iPod around because Android's default music player sucks. I guess I could just tape the iPod to my phone and call it good...

[Zydeco]

why not use pandora? http://www.pandora.com/android

[Jesda]

I'm in Thailand and have no connection to data unless I'm on wifi somewhere (no CDMA roaming for Virgin Mobile), so my music is limited to my 8GB MicroSD card.

[Kompresshun]

I use power amp and really like it a lot, they offer a free version but you have to buy it if you want widgets and extended features. I liked it enough to buy the full version though, its an excellent music app IMHO. I also used Doubletwist before though and it's free too, I just got where I didn't like it because it seemed to lag at times. Both have EQs, a good interface, and lock screen controls but I believe you can't use the EQ in PowerAmp unless you buy the full version.

I haven't tried it yet, but Winamp also has an app too, which is free as well but I've heard more about the two above.

[sbird1]

I was going to suggest Google Music, but because you don't have data access, that goes out the window. It's free though, for when you get back to the states.

[Kompresshun]

I was going to suggest Google Music, but because you don't have data access, that goes out the window. It's free though, for when you get back to the states.

The cloud music players are junk, I want all of my music on my device so I don't have to worry about potential loss of connection. I'd use Pandora before Google Music if I wanted to stream music anyways, even though Google Music is your own music. Plus the ones I mentioned above have a far superior interface and have good lock screen controls, so I don't have to unlock my phone to control my music. Amazon MP3's music player, Google Music, and the stock Android music player all suck big ones

Google has a long way to go with their cloud music option IMHO, which I think is Googles biggest mistake compared to the competition. Google tends to just throw stuff out there, to get it out there first, but Apple for example, makes sure it's a quality product before releasing it. I used to really like Google products, but it seems like their quality doesn't always improve with their applications, which annoys me. I love Android, but I hardly use any Google apps on my phone anymore, because everybody else makes something better.

[sbird1]

I have a flip phone. My friend keeps talking about Google Music that he has on his Droid. I speak out of ignorance.

[xekushnr]

Ive been using Mixzing for about a year and a half now and I have no major issues with it. Its the best player I've used so far and meets all your criteria. Missing album art gets downloaded when you have data. The EQ is in depth and easy to operate, but clips and distorts easily when adjusting the gain, although I suppose that's to be expected. Its very easy to use as well. If the option is set it will even help you to find songs similar to the one you are listening to, which seems to work ok even with my taste in music. The widget displays the album art, lets you pause and skip and looks great on my home screen. Id give it a shot.

[RCA]

Is VLC available on Android?

[Coupe12]

frostwire

[joe603]

I use MixZing and love it! It has an EQ and decent controls. I started with power amp, but uninstalled after they wanted $$

[Kompresshun]

I use MixZing and love it! It has an EQ and decent controls. I started with power amp, but uninstalled after they wanted $$

I almost did the same, but I'm glad I bought power amp now. One feature I love is that as soon as I connect it to an audio source it starts playing the last song you left off at. It can be disabled, but I like it because I connect my phone to the mp3 jack in my car every morning before going to work. It also has themes and pile of customizations.

I've heard MixZing is a good app too, I've never tried it myself though. There's too many choices out there for music players

[95zenki man]

LastFM is what i use all the time... and its free

[Jesda]

Last.fm is an audio streamer. It can't play my music.

[95zenki man]

my bad miss read the ?....still though Last.fm!

[Kompresshun]

my bad miss read the ?....still though Last.fm!

Pandora, Slacker, and TuneIn Radio beats Last.fm

[95zenki man]

Never really got into pandora ( never would work right on my phone) ill have to look at tune tho