HiFiCast app now running all the time

[Mike Rubin]

HiFiCast is always on my log-in screen and notifications list whenever I sign on or bring up notifications.  "Exiting" the app does no good, nor does clearing the cache and turning off notifications.

I don't mind the app appearing if I have been using it, but I can't rid of it even if I haven't used it to cast music in weeks.

I have had the app for years, but this only has started happening in the last few weeks.  What can I do to disable the app, short of uninstalling it?

Samsung Galaxy S20+, Android 11.

[dmcrit...@gmail.com]

Same here. I have notifications turned off, and for the last few weeks, the hi-fi cast control widget appears in my notifications every time I turn on my Galaxy S10.

[Hi-Fi Cast Developer]

Hi,

This sounds like it could be the 'feature' that was introduced in Android 11 where the last used media apps are displayed in the notification shade. Unfortunately the Hi-Fi Cast app has no control over it but you should be able to disable it via the Android settings app. Go to 'Sound' and then 'Media' and hopefully you'll see a 'Hide player' setting. You just need to turn this on. This setting might be in a different location, depending on the make/model of phone.

Some links that might be helpful.

https://r1.community.samsung.com/t5/others/android-11-s-media-controls-can-be-completely-dismissed-after/td-p/8116716
https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/completely-remove-media-controls-android-11s-quick-settings-when-youre-done-playing-music-0337637/

https://www.androidcentral.com/how-use-new-media-controls-android-11