# timschneeb/galaxybudsclient **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/timschneeb-galaxybudsclient).** 4,738 stars · 258 forks · C# · gpl-3.0 ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/timschneeb-galaxybudsclient.md ## Topics `bluetooth` `buds-live` `buds-plus` `buds-pro` `earbuds` `firmware` `galaxy-buds` `manager` `reverse-engineering` `rfcomm` `samsung` ## Description GalaxyBudsClient is a desktop application designed for the configuration and management of Samsung Galaxy Buds. It serves as an interface for controlling earbud hardware, providing a way to adjust settings and customize device behavior without the official mobile application. The project includes specialized utilities for firmware flashing and hardware diagnostics. It enables the modification of device firmware using binary files and allows for the retrieval of detailed hardware metadata, bond lists, and the execution of factory self-tests. The application covers audio customization, such as equalizer profiles and ambient sound management, as well as input configuration for touchpad action mapping and locking. Additional capabilities include real-time battery and connection monitoring, a lost device locator, and device lifecycle management including factory resets and forced reboots. The interface supports multiple languages with a real-time translation preview system. ## Tags ### Hardware & IoT - [Wireless Earbud Configuration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/wireless-earbud-configuration.md) — Provides a comprehensive desktop interface for configuring Samsung Galaxy Buds settings and touch controls. - [Bluetooth Connectivity](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/bluetooth-connectivity.md) — Manages the exchange of binary command packets and telemetry over Bluetooth Low Energy. - [Bluetooth Interface Configuration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/bluetooth-connectivity/bluetooth-interface-configuration.md) — Provides a desktop interface to configure specific Bluetooth hardware interfaces and device settings. - [Device Maintenance](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/bluetooth-connectivity/device-maintenance.md) — Provides firmware updates and hardware diagnostics to maintain the functional health of Galaxy Buds. - [Firmware Flashing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/connectivity-iot/hardware-communication/serial-device-communication/firmware-flashing.md) — Enables updating or modifying the device firmware using binary files. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/timschneeb/galaxybudsclient@master/README.md)) - [Lost Device Locators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/hardware-iot/lost-device-locators.md) — Implements a lost device locator that triggers loud beeping sounds on the earbuds. ### Graphics & Multimedia - [Audio Tuning](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/audio-music/spatial-audio/wireless-audio-integration/audio-tuning.md) — Allows adjustment of equalizer profiles and ambient sound passthrough levels to tune the audio experience. - [Ambient Sound Controls](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/ambient-sound-controls.md) — Allows users to toggle ambient sound modes and adjust external audio passthrough volume. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/Galaxy%20Buds%20Plus%20RFComm%20Protocol%20Notes.md)) - [Parametric Equalizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/graphics-multimedia/parametric-equalizers.md) — Enables selection of predefined audio profiles to modify the tonal characteristics of the output. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/Galaxy%20Buds%20Plus%20RFComm%20Protocol%20Notes.md)) ### Mobile Development - [Detailed Battery Charge Monitors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/battery-status-monitors/detailed-battery-charge-monitors.md) — Tracks real-time battery levels and connection status for the earbuds and charging case. - [Firmware Injection](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/mobile-development/mobile-operating-systems/firmware-customization-tools/custom-firmware-integration-systems/binary-only-firmware-modules/firmware-injection.md) — Provides the ability to write raw binary firmware data directly to the earbuds memory. ### Operating Systems & Systems Programming - [Hardware Command Protocols](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/hardware-command-protocols.md) — Maps application actions to the specific byte sequences required by the earbud firmware. ### User Interface & Experience - [Earbud Control Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/window-management/window-lifecycle-controllers/audio-controller-interfaces/earbud-control-interfaces.md) — Provides a user interface for adjusting equalizers, ambient sound, and touchpad action mappings. - [Hardware Input Locks](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/form-and-input-management/interaction-and-event-handling/interaction-logic-hooks/interaction-controls/interaction-controls/input-method-toggles/hardware-input-locks.md) — Provides the ability to lock touchpads to prevent accidental input. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/GalaxyBudsRFCommProtocol.md)) - [Gesture-to-Action Mappings](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/touch-gesture-handlers/touch-event-processors/coordinate-to-translation-mapping/input-to-action-mappings/gesture-to-action-mappings.md) — Allows users to map specific touchpad interactions to desired hardware actions. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/GalaxyBudsRFCommProtocol.md)) ### Development Tools & Productivity - [Firmware Factory Resets](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/configuration-reset-utilities/firmware-factory-resets.md) — Restores the earbud hardware to its original factory default settings. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/GalaxyBudsRFCommProtocol.md)) - [Hardware Metadata Retrievers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/integration-metadata-retrievers/hardware-metadata-retrievers.md) — Retrieves low-level hardware identifiers including MAC addresses, serial numbers, and firmware versions. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/GalaxyBudsPlus_HiddenDebugFeatures.md)) - [Hardware Diagnostics](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/development-tools-productivity/integration-metadata-retrievers/hardware-metadata-retrievers/hardware-diagnostics.md) — Executes factory self-tests and retrieves detailed hardware metadata and bond lists. ### System Administration & Monitoring - [Device State Monitoring](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/device-state-monitoring.md) — Tracks real-time battery levels, wearing status, and connection state for both earbuds. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/GalaxyBudsRFCommProtocol.md)) - [Peripheral Battery Monitors](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/energy-management/home-battery-integrations/peripheral-battery-monitors.md) — Tracks the remaining power percentage for both the earbuds and their charging case. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/Galaxy%20Buds%20Plus%20RFComm%20Protocol%20Notes.md)) ### Testing & Quality Assurance - [Hardware Functional Testing](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/testing-quality-assurance/unit-testing-frameworks/on-hardware-testing/hardware-functional-testing.md) — Executes built-in diagnostic routines to verify the functional status of the earbud hardware. ([source](https://github.com/timschneeb/GalaxyBudsClient/blob/master/Galaxy%20Buds%20Plus%20RFComm%20Protocol%20Notes.md))