Say I am streaming audio from a service... apple music for instance. Apple music does not offer a download feature for obvious reasons. However what they stream must be coming from somewhere, how could I, on android or linux either A intercept the stream

Capturing or recording audio streams from services like Apple Music can be legally and ethically problematic, as it typically violates the terms of service of those platforms. However, I can describe some general methods for capturing or recording audio on Android or Linux that you might use for legitimate purposes, like recording system audio or streaming from services that allow it. ### On Android 1. **Using an App**: Some apps available on the Google Play Store can record audio. Ensure the app complies with legal and ethical standards. Examples include: - **AZ Screen Recorder**: Although primarily for video, it can also capture internal audio. - **RecForge II**: A free audio recorder that supports various formats. 2. **Screen Recording**: If your version of Android supports internal audio recording, you might be able to use the built-in screen recording tool while playing the audio to capture it. 3. **Rooted Devices**: On a rooted device, you can use apps like **AudioRelay** or **Titanium Backup** to access and record streams directly. ### On Linux 1. **PulseAudio**: If you are using a Linux distribution with PulseAudio: - You can use the `pactl` command or `pavucontrol` to configure input sources. - You can then use `arecord` or `ffmpeg` to capture audio from the output stream. Here's a simple command: ``` ffmpeg -f pulse -i default -c:a flac output.flac ``` 2. **OBS Studio**: Open Broadcaster Software (OBS) can capture system audio. You can set it to record the audio output from your audio device. 3. **Audacity**: This is a popular audio editing tool that can also capture audio from streams. You might need to configure it properly to allow it to record from the correct sound device. 4. **Gstreamer**: You can set up GStreamer to capture audio streams. This is a more advanced option and requires some understanding of how GStreamer works. ### Important Note Using any of these methods for capturing or recording audio from a service like Apple Music usually goes against their terms of service. It's crucial to respect copyright laws and user agreements. Always ensure you have the right to record or capture content, especially from copyrighted music or media.