So, you’re an Android mobile device owner who also likes music. Welcome to the resistance!

We all know
That Other Company has a pretty tight marketing grip on the digital music scene and all that is cool, but your Hero,
Droid or
Nexus One is not only your best friend ? it’s a killer music-playing device.

Here’s how to transform your Android-powered machine into an amazing MP3 player for you and your friends to enjoy.

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   1. Grab Your Music

   
   

   
   

   First, you’re going to want to get your massive music collection onto your device. We’ve found great tutorials and step-by-step instructions all around the web for doing this. Here are some good links if you own a
   Droid, a
   Hero, a
   Nexus One, an
   Eris or a
   G1/Magic/Dream. If your device isn’t listed here, just do a quick web search for your device’s name and terms such as “get music library.” We road-tested the Droid instructions, and they worked like a charm.

   
   

   Of course, if you can’t find your USB cable to connect your device to your computer, you can always try
   WebSharing File/Media Sync. For $2.99, this 4.5-star rated app lets users upload and download files, including music, between a mobile device and a computer through a WiFi connection.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   
   
   


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   2. Sync Your iTunes (Optional)

   
   

   
   

   If you’re already an
   iTunes user, and you don’t want the hassle of lurking through forums, migrating your library or dealing with DRM issues, we recommend you check out
   doubleTwist. This genius app, which is billed as “the cure for iPhone envy,” will let you port your iTunes library to any device. Cheeky, just like the app’s
   ad campaign.

   
   

   Also, if you’re a really big iTunes junkie and don’t like the Android interface for music, check out
   bTunes Music Player. This app costs $1.49, is rated 4.5 stars on the five-star scale, and is in the 1,000-5,000 downloads range.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   
   
   


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   3. Download New Tunes for Free

   
   

   
   

   There are quite a few apps on the Android Market for getting new tunes without visiting the Amazon music store.
   Music Junk is a popular title with a 4-star rating and between 10,000 and 50,000 downloads to date. This app allows users to search, download and store any song for free.

   
   

   You could also use
   TubeDroid, a $1.99, 4.5-star app, to download YouTube videos (or just the audio alone) to your media library.

   
   

   Of course, use these apps at your own risk — downloading free music from sites in search results and YouTube can be a legal gray area in terms of copyright.

   
   

   If discovery is your middle name, and you’re into finding new music from indie and underground scenes around the world, you might want to check out
   New Music Junky. For

   
   
   HOW TO: Turn Your Android Phone Into a Killer MP3 Player