Can I use Basic HTTP Authentication with Android MediaPlayer?

Question

I cant find a way to use an url that requires basic auth when im useing mp.setDataSource(url);

MediaPlayer mp = new MediaPlayer();    
mp.setDataSource(url);
mp.         


        

Answer 1

You could download the mp3 on the cache and play it, here is a post on that http://almondmendoza.com/2010/03/11/play-mediaplayer-with-authentication-on-android/