_PLAYMUSICID File Documentation


Overview

Feature Value
Format Name Google Play Music ID File
File Extension .playmusicid
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Primary Association Android Google Play Music
File Type Identifier/Locator for Music Content
Usage Links to music content within Google Play Music
File Content Not directly playable
Location Path Example /data/data/com.google.android.music/files/music/
Security Concern Minimal, as it does not contain media content itself
Access Method Via Google Play Music app or compatible media players
Content Type Metadata linking to music files
Database Entry Needed Yes, for tracking and management within app
Can Be Shared No, tied to individual Google Play Music account
Interoperability Restricted to Google Play Music ecosystem
Backup Importance Low, as it does not contain actual audio content
Versioning Not applicable
Encryption Possible within app for security
Typical File Size Very small (Few KBs)
Data Recovery Not critical, as it serves as a pointer
Deprecated Yes, following the shutdown of Google Play Music