The process involves utilizing a mobile device operating with the Android OS to reproduce audio files encoded using the Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC). As an example, consider the action of using a music player application on a smartphone to listen to a FLAC-formatted album stored locally or streamed from a network source.
This capability is important because it allows for the enjoyment of high-fidelity audio on portable devices. Unlike lossy formats (e.g., MP3, AAC), FLAC preserves the original audio data, offering a superior listening experience. Its incorporation into Android systems provides users with access to a wider range of audio formats and the potential for higher quality sound reproduction. The prevalence of this feature has increased alongside advancements in mobile audio hardware and storage capacity.
