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Astro Player Beta

Astro Player is a media player with audiobooks and podcasts support. AP has advanced bookmarking functionality. It introduces several unique features like fast playback, equalizer, and non-unicode tags support. Moreover, it shows lyrics, supports scrobbling, album art, has convenient file browser with play folder option. It's still in beta and could be unstable. Any suggestions or opinions are welcomed!
New thread in "Android Apps and Games": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=7268951
Download: http://www.astroplayer.com/download/Astro Player Beta.apk
2010-07-16 1.40
Playlists: add several files or folders
Fixes in the music browser
New actions: fforward/rewind 1min, 2min, 3min, 15sec, custom
New skin TestSkin.xml has been created
2010-06-25 1.39
Album/artist browser
Stability fixes
2010-06-25 1.38
Stability fixes
2010-06-20 1.37
Lock screen widget with gestures and album art
WVGA screen and quit button fixes
Stability fixes
2010-06-04 1.35
Overall speed improvements
Audio stuttering fix
Background mode fix
Multiple covers per track
Stability fixes
2010-05-15 1.34
Stability fixes
2010-05-08 1.33
Hotkeys, buttons, actions organizer
Fetches missing album art
Podcasts improvements
New landscape design
Stability fixes
2010-04-10 1.32
Menu organizer fixes
Stability fixes
2010-04-03 1.31
Menu items configuration
Fixed long delay between tracks
Tags instead file names in the playlist
Adapted new design for Droid
2010-03-23 1.30
Widget fix
Loading screen fix

Initially it looks good. I'm still going through it and will edit this post i'm sure. The first thing I noticed was your directions on how to add files. Anyone with common sense would be able to figure it out, however, for those that can't figure it out- you need to darken the text. White instruction text on a light background is hard to read. Other than that, so far so good!

Thanks, Ok it will be addressed in the coming build. We have no such issues in other skins: e.g. menu > more > select view > main view.

Just installed. Initial impressions are good.
The UI when the screen is rotated 90 degrees is a bit off-putting (ran that way for five minutes before re-orienting and getting the WAY pretty interface).
EDIT: Just read your reply about other skins. Fixed my issue. I'm retarded.
I dig it. More to come and I use and abuse it.

I'm been looking for an audio player that displays lrc lyrics. Otherwise some basic tag editing out be a nice touch as well.

There's a lot potential in this player and what it can do when it is fully developed, I love the equalizer, I think, one of the first, if not the first music player that offer eq that works! but some presets are always welcomed to be more user-friendly.. just my 2-cents

Christopher3712 said:
Initially it looks good. I'm still going through it and will edit this post i'm sure. The first thing I noticed was your directions on how to add files. Anyone with common sense would be able to figure it out, however, for those that can't figure it out- you need to darken the text. White instruction text on a light background is hard to read. Other than that, so far so good!
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It's fixed in #31

Why does it need location and phone state permissions? I think I'll stick to the stock, non stalker player.

Phone state (READ_PHONE_STATE) is used for handling the headset button (we don't handle it while incoming phone call)
Location (ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) is used for ads

xaueious said:
I'm been looking for an audio player that displays lrc lyrics. Otherwise some basic tag editing out be a nice touch as well.
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lrc lyrics and tag editings are on the way.

Andrew Terekhine said:
Phone state (READ_PHONE_STATE) is used for handling the headset button (we don't handle it while incoming phone call)
Location (ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION) is used for ads
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Thanks for the clarification. I wish every dev listed out the exact use for each permission request.
Tried out the player and it's great. I tried "Music Folder Player" many times but it never worked properly with CM (wouldn't populate the playlist). This app creates a playlist from my default music folder and play them as designed...

Astro Player's new version 1.33 is now available.
Changes:
Hotkeys, buttons, actions organizer
Fetches missing album art
Podcasts improvements
New landscape design
Stability fixes

Does it still cut out and/or stop playing when you switch to another process such as gmail?

Hi,
I can't seem to search my music via Artists or Album, am i being stupid ? Most likely i am.
It just lists all songs in Alphabetical order according to Artist name.
I do like it though, works well on my HTC Desire, no bugs so far, screen works well, landscape and Potrait. Artwork is correct. HTC Headphones controls work. Will play more with it later tonight.

I can't seem to get m3u playlists to work.

When I added my music folder, I noticed that it lists all the invisible Mac-related metadata files that start with ._ If you could hide those files, it will keep folks from trying to play them - it looks like it might be locking up the player if I try to open one of them.

The fetch album art function does not always fetch the correct art if there is more than one .jpg present. I have some folders with both front and back album art and it has been selecting the back album art. All the other music players I have tried have selected the correct .jpg or have an option to change the art. Is the program looking for a certain filename such as "folder.jpg" or "albumart.jpg"? Also, is the program able to fetch art from the internet? I have not been able to do so. I have only had art show up in folders that already have it present.
Other than that the player is excellent and I love the EQ! However, I second that presets would be very nice to include and get people started, as would giving frequencies for the EQ bands instead of just "High" and "Low" if this is possible to achieve.
Hope these suggestions are useful to you to improve what is one of the best media players I have tried (and I have tried every one that I can find!)

Thx great app !
Also be cool if you made reset to dafault button in equalizer settings.

Very nice. Two thumbs up, friend.
As for the lyrics option, is there a way we can have them to be possibly read from a txt file on sdcard? I'm just assuming you're going to use it with a website, of course. However, a lot of music, heavy metal for example, commonly lacks lyrics online.
Just a suggestion, and should be easily enough implemented.
Still, very nice application. =]

iHaos said:
Thx great app !
Also be cool if you made reset to dafault button in equalizer settings.
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It's already there: Eq screen > menu > Reset

Google Play Music - No Audio after Track change

So Google Play Music is one of my favorite android apps, i use it daily and i never really had many issues with it until i got note 3.
Like usual i just plug in my headphones and start listing to music. the problem is that sometimes after 1 song sometimes after 2, the next song is playing but there is no audio. I try to switch tracks and same thing.
Couldn't figure out what it was, i removed the headphones and plugged them back in and the audio started playing again. Tried skipping to the next song, and no audio again.
Does anyone have the same issue or knows how to fix it? I've updated the app to the latest version but i still have that issue. I tried removing the updates and same thing. Can't remove the app completely since the note is not rooted and i am not planning on rooting it just yet since the security in Knox gets triggered and voids the warranty.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks!

Figured it out, it was the built in EQ. Once disabled , everything worked. Now i have to find an aftermarket eq that supports google music

s3ntrax said:
Figured it out, it was the built in EQ. Once disabled , everything worked. Now i have to find an aftermarket eq that supports google music
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please keep us posted. how did you disable the eq? did you freeze is vis titanium backup? I have this same issue and it's killing me

wudien said:
please keep us posted. how did you disable the eq? did you freeze is vis titanium backup? I have this same issue and it's killing me
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I now presume you simply disabled the eq in the Google Play Music app. Here is a complete solution to fix the EQ bug.
So i did some searching on google specifically for the equalizer, and this issue is a problem across many galaxy devices. I do not have the link but basically the stock equalizer needs to be disabled.
0. Get the replacement equalizer for Google Music called "equalizer" (only equalizer)
Disable Stock Equalizer:
1. Go to settings
2. Go to device
3. go to sounds
4. go to music effects
5. Select "Equalizer" instead of "Music FX"

I have been using viper4android on my Note 3. I had been using volume+ before I got my N3.
Viper is VERY good and has a tonne of settings.
The only bad thing is that it has little hiccups where the music fades out for a moment and then comes back. I don't like the hiccups, but still worth using to me.
Oops, meant to say I mostly use Google Play Music. It also works with Pandora and most everything else I have tried with viper.

I had this problem (stock, no root) and the equalizer was not turned on. The ATT OTA seems to have fixed my audio issues.

JuliskaCat said:
I have been using viper4android on my Note 3. I had been using volume+ before I got my N3.
Viper is VERY good and has a tonne of settings.
The only bad thing is that it has little hiccups where the music fades out for a moment and then comes back. I don't like the hiccups, but still worth using to me.
Oops, meant to say I mostly use Google Play Music. It also works with Pandora and most everything else I have tried with viper.
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Did you install it from the play store or from this xda thread? If the latter, I presume you edited your build.prop? just checking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223

quark audio boost

flash-able zip to increases volume from 84% to 90% for quarks that are running cm13 based roms. it's based on cm13 mixer_paths.xml
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24580957398892738
flash-able zip to increases volume from 84% to 90% for quarks that are running stock based verizon mm roms. it's a modified mixer_paths.xml
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862687161
cm14.1 appears to be set at 90 initially, so its not needed.
most developers including cyanogenmod are using 90 as default setting now, but be aware that some developers change other parts of these files as they see fit for other purposes. In other words, you probably don't need to use these files anymore if you are running any custom rom.

I use Resurrection Remix 6.x -- based on CM13 -- and yes RR 6.X ROM from @bhb27 already has some audio boost (from 84 to 90). However, I also have this below installed. It also gives richer sound and has speaker enhancement. See screenshots below.
[SOUNDMOD][5.0/6.0+][26/11/16]DivineBeats_V8.5 Beta: Redox Edition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-divinebeats-sound-master-phone-sony-t3274355
TheRoyalSeeker Presents DivineBeats with Sony Walkman|Am3D Zirene Audio Fx|ViPER_V2.4.0.1|Dolby Atmos | Dolby Digital+ FOR ALL PHONES
Working exclusively on android lollipop and marshmallow based roms ....
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Viper4android
Working on LP and MM
Sony Walkman
Pon-3 Audio
eXpress Engine
SFORCE SURROUND 3D
48,000 KHz Sampling Rate
Faster Audio Processing
Dolby Digital Plus Libs
Dolby Atmos
Beats Audio Libs
Sony ClearAudio and XLoud libs
SRS Processing
DTS Processing
Noozxoide EIZO-rewire� PRO
Louder output in headphones and speaker
Bass enchancement
MegaBass
Divine Equalizer
Am3D Zirene Audio Fx
Dolby Digital+
New Modified DTS and SRS Audio
Now your beloved DivineBeats is more battery friendly.
Xperia� Z5 Premium Marshmallow's audio system
Vivo-Xplay libs.
Latest Samsung Libs
Sony LDAC technology.
HTC 10 Libs.
More punchy and effective Bass
Auditory System Protection.
Reduced Sound Distortion even at high customizations.
Merged eXtremeBeats Aural Maximizer.
Sound you have never heard before from your device and many more....
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It incorporates Viper and some other stuff. It installs a couple of apps (Dolby Atmos and Viper) and automatically uninstalls RR's Audio FX (since it's redundant or a conflict).
For the Viper "phone speaker" section I have "Speark Optimization" and "xTra Loud" on -- but only on "Slight" for "Select Effect Strength" in the xTra Loud section. It gets really loud, even with that "slight" -- so for some media I have to turn the volume down.
In the Dolby Atmos app, I have Voice on "Rich" profile and turned on "Dialogue Enhancer" -- but have not adjusted anything in the EQ. I can tell a BIG difference when I turn off the Dolby app and turn it back on while playing a song -- so I know it's working!
If you decide to try it, ignore the confusing "add ons" or "profiles". There's somewhat cryptic instructions on how to install them, but I'm NOT using them. I'm keeping it simple.
I only downloaded the main app, rebooted into TWRP recovery, flashed it, wiped caches, and rebooted.
First time you run Viper, it asks to install the driver. Say YES, and wait a couple of minutes. It is doing stuff in the background, be patient. It will then ask you to re-boot to activate Viper. I then turned on the options in the screenshots above in Viper and Dolby Atmos.

ChazzMatt said:
I use RR 6.x (based on CM13, which also may have some audio boost), but I also have this installed.
[SOUNDMOD][5.0/6.0+][26/11/16]DivineBeats_V8.5 Beta: Redox Edition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/app-divinebeats-sound-master-phone-sony-t3274355
It incorporates Viper and some other stuff. It installs a couple of apps (Dolby Atmos and Viper) and uninstalls RR's Audio FX (since it's redundant or conflict).
For the Viper "phone speaker" section I have "Speark Optimization" and "xTra Loud" on -- but only on "Slight" for "Select Effect Strength" in the xTra Loud section. It gets really loud, even with that "slight" -- so for some media I have to turn the volume down.
In the Dolby Atmos app, I have Voice on "Rich" profile and turned on "Dialogue Enhancer" -- but have not adjusted anything in the EQ. I can tell a big difference when I turn off the Dolby app and turn it on during a song playing , so I know it's working!
If you decide to try it, ignore the confusing "add ons" or "profiles". There's confusing instructions on how to install them, but I'm not using them.
I only downloaded the main app, rebooted into TWRP recovery, flashed it, wiped caches, and rebooted.
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Working for Droid Turbo?

vegetaz said:
Working for Droid Turbo?
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If it works on XT1225 it works on any Quark. The post says ALL phones. The caveat is
android lollipop and marshmallow based roms ....
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If you are running stock or even stock-based ROM (like CF) make sure you do a TWRP backup first! Well, do that anyway. That's why you have TWRP in the first place!

Installed [SOUNDMOD][5.0/6.0+][26/11/16]DivineBeats_V8.5 Beta: Redox Edition and running on my phone running CF MM 1.0.4

weaver11b said:
Installed and running on my phone running CF MM 1.0.4
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Which one, from post #1 or post #2?

vegetaz said:
Working for Droid Turbo?
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I see you posted over in that Divine Beats thread and got it successfully installed. Good!

ChazzMatt said:
I see you posted over in that Divine Beats thread and got it successfully installed. Good!
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Yes :3

ChazzMatt said:
Which one, from post #1 or post #2?
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Sorry should have clarified, will correct my original post., but i have Post #2 (the one you posted), installed and running on stock MM.

Android xt1254 volume boost is it really possible?
A lot of audio file on just an old guy with an old Android it doesn't hear very well.
I have tried no less than six different apps increase the volume on my telephone it does absolutely nothing nor do the EQ functions work.
Is it apps that are full of Bologna or is it that my phone is not technical enough to accept these applications.
I even contacted Motorola to Good Into The Hidden Factory controls which some article said could be done by changing the numbers but I've been told it's not possible on this telephone.
Any suggestions of someway to boosters volume would be greatly appreciated.
My emailaddress is:
[email protected] cs.com
Member name: Normslut
---------- Post added at 06:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:12 AM ----------
I am not an audiophile just an old guy with an old Android who doesn't hear very well.
I have tried no less than six different apps increase the volume on my telephone it does absolutely nothing nor do the EQ functions work.
Is it that these app Developers are full of Bologny or is it that my phone is not technical enough to accept these applications?
I even contacted Motorola to Good Into The Hidden Factory controls which some article said could be done by changing the numbers but I've been told it's not possible on this telephone.
Any suggestions of someway to boosters volume would be greatly appreciated.
My emailaddress is:
[email protected] cs.com
Member name: Normslut

ARISE/V4A not ptocessing Chrome.

Finally decided to root and installed FOS 1.3 and I am happy with the result. I choose ARISE during installation and set it up according to instructions with V4A and Dolby Atmos (with SELinux Permissive).
The issue is, it processes my music player, Youtube and every sound system wise (ringtone, notification etc.) - the difference is noticeable right away after tweaking the settings. However, the setup does not affect Chrome - the sound is quiet and tinny. V4A says status Normal, but processing NO.
Device: A3003, Freedom OS 1.3, Boeffla Kernel.
Things I've tried to no avail:
Clean reinstall of FOS with ARISE
Clean reinstall of FOS without ARISE, then installed ARISE from their official thread.
Changing kernel to stock
Clearing cache/data for V4A, Dolby Atmos
Anyone had success to make Chrome working?
Thanks.

Type chrome://flags/#disable-unified-media-pipeline in the address bar, enable that function, and you are done

G4B33 said:
Type chrome://flags/#disable-unified-media-pipeline in the address bar, enable that function, and you are done
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That did the trick I knew it was something up with Chrome, but did not knew this flag.

A little update. Looks like not all pages working. For example when playing html5 video on Dailymotion it is not processing. On another tab, Soundcloud does.

G4B33 said:
Type chrome://flags/#disable-unified-media-pipeline in the address bar, enable that function, and you are done
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Hello, I'm having this same issue, however I can't locate this flag in chrome in order to disable it. Has this flag been renamed in the latest chrome update? Any idea where I can look? Thank you.

Disable additional bass/low-end boost?

Has anyone found a way to disable/remove the additional bass to all audio (on Stock ROM). Sometimes it's great but for music it's sometimes downright terrible.

Try tinkering with the AudioWizard settings.
If no luck, try your music player's EQ settings or Viper4android.

elmor0 said:
Try tinkering with the AudioWizard settings.
If no luck, try your music player's EQ settings or Viper4android.
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I've used viper before and I love it but for personal reasons I don't want to leave the stock ROM or do any flashing. The audiowizard has very lackluster options which don't provide a very useful description which make it hard to figure out what the bass and treble slider actually do, as they don't seem to impact the extra bass at all.

You don't need to leave stock ROM for using V4A.
The latest V4A .apk is available to install from XDA labs.
Another option, is to try the VLC media player's native equaliser (works just for music/ video files during VLC play).

elmor0 said:
You don't need to leave stock ROM for using V4A.
The latest V4A .apk is available to install from XDA labs.
Another option, is to try the VLC media player's native equaliser (works just for music/ video files during VLC play).
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I would but I can't do that without root and I'm sort of not keen on that as I've heard magisk is more unstable and not a garenteed passt for safety net (I use Google pay alot)

In that case, try any one of the top-rated volume/ bass adjusting apps via Play store - see if it does the job for you.
VLC media player has it's own equaliser.
You can freeze/ disable AudioWizard via stock settings, or try SD-maid or Titanium.

bencozzy said:
DO NOT FREEZE AudioWizard! Device will panic on boot then reboot to recovery.
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Thank you for this info. I was genuinely not aware of this.
I've had a couple of nightmare situations where the ROG3 would shut-down (power-off) by itself every time I powered it on - I thought this was because of a rogue app/ magisk module or perhaps a virus; I ended up doing a factory reset eventually to recover my phone.