Need recommendation for MP3 player

[sargan]

I originally used Samsung built-in player, until they discontinued it. Then ‘AIMP’ but it’s a confusing interface and often not able to play files you know are there.
I moved to ‘Music Player’ initially it was fine, but now plays adverts and videos at really annoying intervals .. and you can’t quit them.

Can anyone recommend a good free basic MP3 player, for off-line playing of my own audio files.

 

[Milo Williamson]

VLC does wonders and works through any mp format ever!!!

 

[svim]

Hat tip for VLC too. Simple user interface and it includes more support for various codecs than the Samsung default media player. And it's free with no ads.
Be sure to go into the VLC app's Settings menu to set it up to your liking.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc&hl=en_US&gl=US

But if you are looking for just a mp3 player replacement I'll suggest you take a look at Simple Music Player from Simple Mobile Tools:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.simplemobiletools.musicplayer&hl=en_US&gl=US
It's a user configurable media player that's also free with no ads. And like VLC it's Open Source so no ties to any corporate oversight. Go to their Google Playstore pages and look at the screen shots for both and see which one appeals to you the most.

The Poweramp app is another alternative if you ever feel like something more than advanced. It's a well regarded and popular media player with an extensive feature set. (it's a pay-for app, but only $4)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer&hl=en_US&gl=US

 

[mikedt]

I've been using Foobar2000 as my go to music player for a few years now. It's open source, no ads, and will play just about any audio.

 

[lacopper]

I found a great player. I use Elmedia Player. In general, I like everything, it opens any format, such as iina vs vlc, and has a convenient and understandable interface.