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MIDI ringtones on Kaiser poorer quality than Wizard?

Does anyone else think that MIDI playback on the Kaiser (mine is a T-Mobile Vario III) is much poorer than on other hardware? I have a number of polyphonic midi files which made great ringtones on my old Vario, but on the Vario III they sound tinny and incomplete - it's as though it is only playing a limited number of voices, so that some of the channels in the mix are not being played at all and parts of the music are missing.
For example, in both of the attached midi files the melody part is missing when played the Vario III (even when played in WMP mobile) but they play fine on my old Vario I or in WMP on my PC.
Andre

I noticed the same thing and had to edit some of the midi files with a midi editor to simplify them.

[Double post]

Does anyone know the specific limitations of the latest [sic] midi player then? Which midi channels does it play?
Another retrograde step from HTC.
Andre

It seems like something wrong with the file "htcmidi.avd" which is in OEMAPPS,
It's only 303 KB but in Hermes it's 540 KB,
I guess some polyphony lost in the smaller file,
You could try to replace it with the bigger one.

AikonCN said:
It seems like something wrong with the file "htcmidi.avd" which is in OEMAPPS,
It's only 303 KB but in Hermes it's 540 KB,
I guess some polyphony lost in the smaller file,
You could try to replace it with the bigger one.
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Bingo, that solved the problem. I copied in the version of HTCMIDI.AVD from my old Vario (size 540K) and that worked fine and plays a LOT better than the one supplied with the Vario III - all the midi channels seem to play, and the sound is now much 'richer' and less tinny. Many thanks for the suggestion! BTW, if anyone else wants to try it, both devices have this file located in their \WINDOWS\ directory. No reboot seems necessary.
Now, does anyone know if there are any advantages to the newer version of this file, or other issues I might discover later?
Andre

Can you post the file up for others to compare?

edgie168 said:
Can you post the file up for others to compare?
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Sure, try the attached file. It's from a first generation T-Mobile Vario, but the ROM is MrCleanROM 2.24a so it'll be a standard-issue HTC file I suspect. As always, please make a backup of the original version in your \windows\ directory before continuing! It worked for me, anyway.
Andre

I also have a Wizard and a TyTN II and I have not had this problem with Mid files. On the contrary, if anything, they sound better on my TyTN II.

andrewilley said:
Sure, try the attached file. It's from a first generation T-Mobile Vario, but the ROM is MrCleanROM 2.24a so it'll be a standard-issue HTC file I suspect. As always, please make a backup of the original version in your \windows\ directory before continuing! It worked for me, anyway.
Andre
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I used the attached file but it plays the midi exactly the same as before.
Is here someone who can play the midi in the same way as on pc?

For those who don't have the limited channel midi playback problem, could you check the size of the HTCMIDI.AVD file on your device? Is it 540KB, or smaller?
Andre

MP3 Trimmer available as .cab file?

Does anyone actually have it as a cab file and if you do, may you please load it up?

HTCFAN0923 said:
Does anyone actually have it as a cab file and if you do, may you please load it up?
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This is from diamond OEM and i combatible for QVGA!!

thanks! Very Much appreciated!

Could someone explain how to install this please?

soterisk said:
This is from diamond OEM and i combatible for QVGA!!
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thank you, but not working on my german wm6.1
by tapping on the icon nothing happens.
steph

alexbergh said:
Could someone explain how to install this please?
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just copy the *.cab on your device/storagecard and doubletab the file in fileexplorer/totalcommander.......

soterisk said:
This is from diamond OEM and i combatible for QVGA!!
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Thank you, problem solved for me! works great on my TILT

variosteph said:
thank you, but not working on my german wm6.1
by tapping on the icon nothing happens.
steph
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Works for me.
Rename MP3Trimmer.exe.0409.mui to MP3Trimmer.exe.0407.mui
you have to use TotalCommander for this.

so, If I backrom my kaiser to a non-manilla rom, I can use this? awesome.

variosteph said:
just copy the *.cab on your device/storagecard and doubletab the file in fileexplorer/totalcommander.......
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erm....really don't feed someone that ignorant

thanks a ton!!

mp3 trimmer
does anyone kno how to install it it says it was install i cant find it no were i checked multimedia and tools and nothing and does it on htc hd2

javier fernandez said:
does anyone kno how to install it it says it was install i cant find it no were i checked multimedia and tools and nothing and does it on htc hd2
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I feel like installing applications in general
but features like this :
• Add Audio Silence! In an MP3 file, silence isn't just zeroes. The silent part must be encoded in exactly the same way as the rest of the file. Previously, adding silence to MP3 files could be tricky.
But MP3 Trimmer uses a clever approach to the problem; It will simply copy a portion from within the song (of desired length) to the beginning or end of your MP3 file, and change the gain of that portion to 0%. The result is complete silence that is encoded in exactly the same way as the rest of the song, without re-encoding and quality loss!
You can even use this feature when batch processing numerous files, or using the Auto-Trim feature!
• QT-import - The import parser now performs a thorough scan inside QuickTime mov-containers for valid MP3 data. In short, this means if you edit MP3 files (with cut, copy & paste) inside the QuickTime player * - and save it as a QuickTime movie file (.mov) - you can import the .mov into MP3 Trimmer and re-save it as a 100% valid MP3.
• Batch processing further improved and more accurate now. The batch analysis routine is better to identify files that need repair. In addition, the Auto-create filename feature is more reliable now. The Batch repair feature will also try harder to maintain valid ID3 tag data during repair.
• Sort out good / bad files – New option in Batch processing mode; When performing 'Analysis only' you can choose to collect either all good files (that don't need repair) or all broken files (that need repair) in a specified destination folder. Time-saving when you wish to quickly sort out files based on their condition.
• A long time suggestion was implemented; upon completion of various tasks - if Trimmer is in the background - it will bounce the dock icon for attention.
• Smarter file renaming in Batch mode. If a duplicate file was found when attempting to save or copy during batch processing, MP3 Trimmer will simply add incremental numbering to the filenames and save the files whithout reporting any errors.
• Even more handsome – Finally, MP3 Trimmer got a new icon and a slightly redesigned main window interface.
(* Although it's possible to edit with the QuickTime player, it's not recommended since the QT player cannot stop you from performing "invalid" edits (according to MPEG ISO-standards).

Youtube working with HTC streaming media

Hi all,
This is my first post but I hope it will help. Also, beeing french, it might be crawling with mistakes.
I've been looking around for a way to have youtube working on my Kaiser. Here is what I wanted :
- possibility to launch youtube videos from the m.youtube.com site
- possibility to watch TV (from the SFR portal page)
- using HTC streaming media to play the videos
Here is what I did not want :
- using youtubeplay (which is a great app but I like to be able to search or to play specific videos)
- using the TCPMP plugin (for no specific reason except the I was deadlocked on using HTC streaming media)
My config is :
- HTC Kaiser
- ROM : ROMeOS v4.1 with some tweaks for french (keyboard mainly)
- SFR Illymithics (France)
After several unsuccesfull atempts (despite searching the forum), I finally found a solution.
First, I installed the HTC diamond streaming player found in this forum (thx P1Tater for posting it). Appart form updating the app to a newer version, I did not change the fact that I couldn't play videos. The error message was always the same : "error connecting".
Second, I added the following REG key :
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\StreamingDShow]
"OpenOriginalUDPPorts"=dword:00000001
Videos are now working perfectly.
For the record, I did not find the solution. A friend of mine had the same problem with his Diamond. He found a cab version of HTC streaming media which seemed to work. I tried it on my Kaiser and except for the VGA interface, videos did work perfectly. I then compared this app with the one listed above and I found 2 differences :
- the above reg key
- a newer version of Emz3GPStreamingFilter.dll
The new DLL did not seem to improve anything so I just droped it.
Since the Diamond working cab was sent to me by email, I don't want to post it here 'cause I do not know where it's from. It's called Tom's HTC diamond streaming media (or something similar) if you wish to look for it.
Well I hope this help.

Thanks for your feedback but.... the m.youtube.com already works fine with the french shipped rom, isn't it ?

I don't know about the French shipped Rom. If you mean the WM6.1 FRA found here, it did not work for me. I did not try going back to the the SFR ROM which is still in WM6. i tried several other Roms (French or others) found here but had the same issue. What's your Rom based on ? Any preferences on the existing roms ?

Thanks for your post. I am facing the same problem ...
the registry key that you mention, how did you find it?

Nice, I'm going to have to try this out. I keep getting the "connecting" issue.

for your first post this is good work and another way of getting youtube to work for people.
-youtube player works great
-skyfire as well
add your tweak to the list (although I haven't tested it yet I acknowledge you and your friends discovery)

Tna said:
Thanks for your post. I am facing the same problem ...
the registry key that you mention, how did you find it?
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Well, as I explained, after trying several version of the streaming media app, I finally stumbled upon one that actually worked. Since it wes for VGA, I had to find what difference there was to other streaming media app.
I do not know what this reg key means or even does. I just point out that whithout it I could not get youtube video working.
-youtube player works great
-skyfire as well
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Well, I know youtube player works. However, you can only see predefined feeds (or maybe you have another version of the player)
I do not know about Skyfire but it says you have to be in the US to get it so I ll have to wait for the first official release.

Thanx alot!!

Maybe the solution
I had that problem to.
it wasn't even possible to connect with messenger .
what i did was..!!
I have disabled the proxy using of my g/3g/HSDPA connection and it works fine with streaming media on my tytn2 kaiser..!
I hope this will solve your problem..
How To;
1 go to start
2 Go to settings
3 choose tab connections
4 click on connetions.
5 modify excisting connections
6 choose tab proxysettings and disable the using of the proxyserver
I hope this will solve your problem..
Let it know if it solves your problem too..!!
Greetz Emre

I screwed htc media...
I think I screwed htc streaming media.
I have an XDA Orbit II with htc streaming media 2.2 (built 1026.711) pre-installed. I could open Youtube videos from Explorer with no problems.
I installed flash player 2.1, real-player and TCMP as I was playing with Opera 9.5 (as many of you…)
The result is that htc streaming media (using Explorer) is not associated with youtube videos anymore. I have removed all other players form the ppc but it still doesn’t work. Every time I click on a video I just see the opening bar for 1sec and that’s it.
I tried to re-install htc media I found in the post but It doesn’t work (installation unsuccessful).
Does anybody know how to configure the htc again?
I went in the reg but I don’t know the keys to change.
Please help

I'm very thanks for you

First, I installed the HTC diamond streaming player found in this forum (thx P1Tater for posting it). Appart form updating the app to a newer version, I did not change the fact that I couldn't play videos. The error message was always the same : "error connecting".
Second, I added the following REG key :
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\StreamingDShow]
"OpenOriginalUDPPorts"=dword:00000001Videos are now working perfectly.
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I've downloaded HTC diamond streaming player from the link and added the registry but still won't play after showing Buffering activity for 7 secs.
Help please....

Great! Thank you very much for this registry key:
Code:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\HTC\StreamingDShow]
"OpenOriginalUDPPorts"=dword:00000001
Thanks.
>>JS>>

My reg key is ok, but i can't stream video from youtube app and m.youtube.com
In my app says, connection error, i have working 3g internet, everything is ok, only youtube stream. Any idea? i have HTC Diamnond Touch (DIAM100) wm6.5 sense 2.5, ROM: Freya WWE 23134
This rom is perffect form me, but streaming is not ok. Thanks

Is there any youtube downloader that is working on this device?

Manilla 2D Music Tab Default

Hi everyone,
Having trouble trying to change the default music player from Manilla 2D from audio manager to windows media. Currently using Hyperdragon III rom. tried searching the hyper dragon site, general rom development, google, etc and cant seem to find it.
Im sure its a really simple config item somewhere in the registry?

tried Manila 2D Customizer...still no luck

i second his problem, i want to do the same

And question here is. What is that change supposed to accomplish?
You might be able to change the player by editing the xml file. But with Audio Manager, you get the One touch play; once you change it you will be running Media player in the back ground

Moved the thread to the general section.
Thanks for understanding.
Tater

Try changing the default player to WM using Adv Config!

...A reason to change
I also want to do similar....however, I love the new Audio Mananger cab from HTC. BUT!!! I am peed off at having no direct access to volume control and that is spoiling the experience for me.
I dont want to change to WMP, but may have to if it turns out that it offers the much needed direct onscreen or HW access to volume control.
Incidently, to the point made about trying AdvConfig....It works NOT!. I tried several times to force the change over but to no avail. The way i have left my setup, is simply to install a previous version of Audio Manager (which doesnt offer the album cover facility) and place a shortcut to it on the Manila Programs tab. I found that using a diifernt version via the Audio tab screwed the screen up,
Regards
nick

I believe that all you have to do is find the link for the HTC audio player in the /windows folder of your phone, copy the WMP link and rename it to the htc Audio player link, and overwrite. This is how I changed my web browser from opera to pie.
Let me know if this helps

bump. still havent found a resolution yet

Volume control on Music Screen in Manila 2D
Look here... Aruppenthal managed to have it done on his ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=430261

in for answer

In too
HI i want a solution for this too please ....
somehow would be better if there was a vol control in the tab itself

lol looks like i stumbled in to a dead horse ;p

Audible Player Skins [WVGA & VGA]

VGA is just a scaled version of the QVGA.
WVGA is an iPod-like Look & Feel. My apologies
To install, unpack in your "Program Files/Audible/Skins" path.
Enjoy!

Excellent! Now my Xperia looks as it should with Audible.

Nice skin, but do you guys use the Audible player?
I like what you have done, and I know this is a little OT, but I could never get that prog to work. I tried it multiple times on a Wizard, and then on my Tilt. I would always have trouble accessing the library, or it would tell me that I had no connection, when I could surf or email fine. When their support people wanted me to wipe (as in hard reset) my phone to troubleshoot, I gave up on the mobile app. I was so happy when I found Kinoma that I bought it just for the Audible support. I usually put books on my Zune, but I stream the morning paper every day to my Tilt.

Does anyone have a skin for Audible Player that will show correctly on the Treo Pro?
Thanks in Advance!

Green Skin for WVGA (480x800)
Put everything from the zip file into /Program Files/Audible/Skins. Screen shot attached. Enjoy.

Thanks Theory! Nice, clean skin.

Long timo ago till this threat was opened, but:
I use a HTC HD2 with WVGA resolution.
I copied your files to the destined folder. I am able to choose f.e. the ipod skin. But this is huge: I only can see the upper left quarter of the skin!!!
Has anyone an idea why this happens?
The original green skin is ugly and seems also not the right resolution.
Thanks for your answer!
Ps: I installed audible player at the storage card. May this be the problem?

I have the same problem like Prisonierung.
I'm using a HD2 and the AudiblePlayer is installed to the storagecard.
Is there a solution?

Audible Player For Htc Hd2?
after upgrading from my trusty old nokia e65 to the hd2, i haven't even bothered getting the audible player. while the s60 version would play format 4 content, i cant find anytjing for windows mobile that dors better than format 3.
am i missing something, or has audible still not released a good player for the hd2 yet?

databall said:
after upgrading from my trusty old nokia e65 to the hd2, i haven't even bothered getting the audible player. while the s60 version would play format 4 content, i cant find anytjing for windows mobile that dors better than format 3.
am i missing something, or has audible still not released a good player for the hd2 yet?
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You need to install the format 3 version first, then audible manager asks you to update. After this you can play all formats.

Hey gus,
i got a problem with the resolution, no matter which skin i choose... they all look pretty similiar, i just can see the upper right corner.
I'll attach a picture to show you what i mean.