Ok so before I had an Android device I had a Samsung P2 MP3 player if you wanted to switch to the next or previous song all you had to do was swipe with your finger. Swipe left for the previous song or right for the next song. Way simple to switch song while I'm driving or just doing something else and I don't want to look at my screen. So basically I want either an app that would allow me to do this or a modified version of the actual app with this added into it.
I use Google Music streaming service so that is why I don't use another music app that may support a similar feature. Also I know CM7 may have something like this but I'm on a sense rom for the time being and I would love to have this feature and I'm sure lots of other people would love it!
Any help would be appreciated also I apologize if this is the wrong section I didn't know where else to put this at.
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Hey guys (and gals),
Real quick question. I am running a Hero 2.2 Vanilla and am having difficulty finding a video app (native or otherwise ...doubletwist) that will play videos in rotation. To clarify, I am a fan of music videos and have several on my phone but the player will not cycle from one to the next on the list automatically like it does with music. I have to choose the next vid manually. I know the iphone (grrr) and my ps3 have this capability and was wondering if you might have some ideas.
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~Jill~
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OK, thanks Pulser. Sorry for the misplace.
No worries. I don't use videos on my phone much, but what about yxflash or something like that?
Hello Everyone,
I just recently switched from an iPhone 4S and to a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon. So far I'm enjoying my experience. I experimented with Android in the past by buying a Nexus One when it was first released. Didn't enjoy the experience for a few reasons, but my main concern was with the way Android handled music. We're talking Eclair and Froyo days, now.
Recently, I ordered a beat-up, used Nexus One to travel overseas and found that Gingerbread had ironed out a lot of the music woes than it's firmware predecessors had. Mainly, the "unknown artist" thing, that I couldn't find any help.
Right now, I'm searching for a good music player that has specific features. Remember I'm an iOS user, and some of this stuff they had in their stock music app. Right now, I'm using "Android Music", not "Google Music", mind you. The reason for this, is because I'm familiar with it from my N1 days. I know there are better apps out there, but I don't want to download 100 apps that don't do exactly, or at least mostly want I want to do.
So here's the meat of the conversation, I'm looking for a music player that can do the following:
1. Transition between songs to be seamless, if the song is meant to blend into the next. (I don't want a stuttering version of Dark Side of the Moon)
2. Audio ducking. When I receive a message or an email, the music player I have now stops the song entirely. It's a jolt especially if you're driving and really annoying. This app needs to have audio ducking.
3. The ability to have voice control. I want to be able to hit the google mic button and say, "Play "Paranoid Android" by Radiohead" and it will play (sort of like what Siri does). But, as of iOS5, a huge annoyance I had with Siri is that she played JUST that song and didn't transition to the rest of the album. I've been testing beta 2 of iOS6 and it looks to have been fixed now. But I want that iOS6 feature with voice control. I know there are apps that do that, because my GN says there are when I try to request a certain song.
The rest of these are nice, but not deal breakers:
4. Perhaps a way to play audible formatted audiobooks? I'm not sure of the Android Version of the Audible app can download them offline, but I'd love to continue my audiobook addiction with Android.
5. A good, easy to use UI. Going from a 3.5 inch to a 4.6 inch phone is a big transition. I drive a good distance to work, and I want to be able to change songs and such without pancaking your grandma.
Those are my requests. I know that the Google Music app seems to have replaced the old music app that I'm using, but I don't want to use Google Music as my main driver. For a while now, I've been uploading to GM and I know there is an ability to download them offline. It's cool feature if I'm in a bunch, but I don't want to have to do that all the time. I like keeping a significant amount of songs on my phone at all times, and I don't want to have to scroll through a bunch of stuff I'm not currently listening in heavy rotation. It wastes time and remember, your grandma's life is at stake if I'm behind the wheel.
It sounds sort of picky, but I'd expect that from a lot of Android users, because I was picky on iOS. I jailbroke the very first iPhone even before it had an app store, and I did it every time I had the chance. I love options. At this point it seems like the stock app for music on Android is not cutting it for me, but I know there are options out there. Please advise, and thank you very much for your help, and reading my ramblings.
Hi, sorry if this is the wrong place but I have been looking for a while and I think this is where I should post. I have been looking for a good music player, and Google Play Music is one of the best for me. It has Bass booster and 3D effect. But has a big problem: it doesn't support gapless. I would understand that in streaming (and even there it would be easily fixable), but not with offline music.
So I have been trying some other music apps, and I think PowerAmp is the best. But it doesn't have 3D effect, and the Bass boost is different. I think I like more the GMusic one...
So, is there an app with Bass boost and 3D effect like GMusic but also with the gapless feature?
Thanks.
You can just use a good sound manager to get the effects how you like. I'd recommend Sound FX for working specifically with Google Music. MIUI V4's built in DSP Manager is golden.
But Google Music has the gapless issue...
Go for player pro
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MissionImprobable said:
You can just use a good sound manager to get the effects how you like. I'd recommend Sound FX for working specifically with Google Music. MIUI V4's built in DSP Manager is golden.
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Google music is useless
Actually I find the sound very good, and it's very useful to have all my music online and listen to it via wifi or download for an offline usage.
Still with the doubt, can someone help me?
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Actually I find the sound very good, and it's very useful to have all my music online and listen to it via wifi or download for an offline usage.
Still with the doubt, can someone help me?
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Use real player ..
Gone mad music player
Has real player the features I'm looking for?
I know bumping is not allowed, but, what can I do when my post goes to page 2 or 3 after just minutes of its creation?
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I know bumping is not allowed, but, what can I do when my post goes to page 2 or 3 after just minutes of its creation?
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Just don't bump it too often, or for too long, and no-one will have any issues. Daily is polite enough, and if you've not got the answer you want after a week then you're probably not going to get it and I'd suggest going back to Google, or finding something else you want to improve
Also, the above suggestions are to use separate music player and equaliser apps. Have you tried that?
Have you tried PlayerPro?
It's got gapless playback.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbig.playerpro&hl=en
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Just don't bump it too often, or for too long, and no-one will have any issues. Daily is polite enough, and if you've not got the answer you want after a week then you're probably not going to get it and I'd suggest going back to Google, or finding something else you want to improve
Also, the above suggestions are to use separate music player and equaliser apps. Have you tried that?
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But I mean, if I post something and five minutes later the post is on the third page, I can only think that no one will ever see my post, because people only look to page one, right?
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Have you tried PlayerPro?
It's got gapless playback.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tbig.playerpro&hl=en
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I tryed it, but I couldn't activate gapless playback and bass & 3d effects at the same time.
PlayerPro solves the issue.
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But I mean, if I post something and five minutes later the post is on the third page, I can only think that no one will ever see my post, because people only look to page one, right?
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No. The threads don't generally move that fast (there's currently 5 hours on the first page). Also, the more enthusiastic members are the ones that are more likely to be able to answer questions, and they don't just look at the first page.
There's no rule about bumping, but what I gave you was a general idea about the polite etiquette. If I see a thread being bumped too much I tend to delete the bumps, and the thread goes back to where it was. It's not a forum to answer your questions. It's a development forum where developers come to discuss and release software. You can't come here and expect answers. Just be patient and you'll find what you need
Got it!
I have a question about players.. it seems it *should* be simple but Android does not seem able to handle it.
Music is important to me.. so important, i am considering returning my brand new Note 2 and eating the restocking fee.
I am looking for a music player on par with iOS basic player. Before the flame war begins, hear me out.
1. Most important feature. This one is the deal breaker. (if i find this, i can forgive the rest) MUST be able to sort Genre by artist. Before you say Mixzing, I will tell you it does not. If you go to Genre, then it shows artist. If you click on the artist, it shows ALL songs by that artist.... not just the one in the genre you picked.
Why do i need this? I'll give you an example.
In iOS if someone wanted to to play, Green Day (for example). They could:
a) play ALL the Green day music by going to the artist section, or
b) they could play only their favorites by going to genre, (favorites) then Artist (green day) then all their favorites are there without the ‘not so good’ songs.
I am sure I am not the only one that likes to play ALL the music by an artist on some occasions, while only their favorites on other occasions.
Aside from doing it the way it is done in iOS as outlined above(having the Genre list break down into artists and albums) maybe another (dare I say better) way to come at it would be a filter that could be accessible from anywhere that would let you select “show only 5 star” or something. So you could play all songs by an artist by going to the artist tab; or you could play only your favorites by going to the artist tab, hitting the “filter” button, then selecting ‘show only 5 star songs’ or something to that effect. That would filter the rest out.
I told you the first one was a big one! now the rest:
2) Speaking of stars.... Android doesn't seem to support them. Sure they can be viewed and adjusted in some players... but why? You can't sort by them, set up playlists based on them, or use them in any meaningful way.
3) 30 second rewind like in iOS. Seems simple enough. Yet deceptively hard to find.
4) This is another deceptively easy one... Why does the scrubber on ALL android music players show the play-time on the right of the scrubber, and a STATIC track length on the other? Again with iOS.. iOS shows the time left on the right. Seems easy, right? good luck finding an Android one that can do it.
5) a playing "X of XX" tally. on a playlist of 6 songs, it would be like a "now playing" 4 of 6. Seems easy.
I am by no means an apple fan-boi. I did, however come from the ipod touch. So i am used to the Apple way.
The funny thing is, everyone says Android is better because there is so much choice..... I would LOVE to choose one that does the above. It doesn't seem to exist.
please help!!
give power amp a try. i love it and it is very customizable.
I'm sure apple has patents on all those things.
Seriously, if you were that happy with the ipod touch, just get an iphone instead of learning a new app.
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I'm sure apple has patents on all those things.
Seriously, if you were that happy with the ipod touch, just get an iphone instead of learning a new app.
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2 words. tiny screen.
seriously though, i am coming up on the 2 week mark. I have 2 weeks to return it. I haven't decided to do that yet, i posted here as a last ditch effort to find what i am looking for. I love the note 2.. .but if i am going to continue to carry an ipod, what is the point?
Poweramp and you're done.
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You're welcome. Now get the dsp pack on you're own, figure it out and enjoy!
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Thank you so much for the quick replies. I love this forum! very active..
Thanks for the link to PlayerPro. I actually already had that one. It doesn't do the main thing i want of a player though. There is no way to filter results of Genre by Artist. Unless i am doing it wrong. Can you advise on that? (see item 1 on my list in original post for a better elaboration of what i mean)
Still playing with poweramp... it is VERY close! love it so far, thanks for the tip guys.
Maybe someone can clarify to make it do EXACTLY what i am looking for.... When i go to Library at the bottom, I choose Genres. Then I choose the genre i am looking for... lets say Favorites, as in my original example.... then the Genre Albums pops up. This is very good... to make it perfect, is there a way to make it show Genre Artists instead of Albums? In my example of Green Day, it would shows up under Genres, Favorites, but there are several Green Day Albums that have songs listed as favorites. As is, i can play each album separately, but i would love to play all of the Green Day ones at once.
Again, thanks guy.. i hate to sound nit-picky about this, but i am just trying to get it how i want it.... i listen to about 6-7 hours of music a day in my car while working.
you guys are life-savers.... Tomorrow is the last day i had to turn my Note 2 back in and get an iphone. the ONLY reason i would have done that is for the music.
that's one (and only one) of the beauties of Android, for every request for a player or a function, there's 10 different players and opinions. keep searching, you'll find one. I wouldn't return this phone for 2 iphones. Android is my fav and this sammy is by far the caddy of phones right now, with nos and flames!
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Thank you so much for the quick replies. I love this forum! very active..
Thanks for the link to PlayerPro. I actually already had that one. It doesn't do the main thing i want of a player though. There is no way to filter results of Genre by Artist. Unless i am doing it wrong. Can you advise on that? (see item 1 on my list in original post for a better elaboration of what i mean)
Still playing with poweramp... it is VERY close! love it so far, thanks for the tip guys.
Maybe someone can clarify to make it do EXACTLY what i am looking for.... When i go to Library at the bottom, I choose Genres. Then I choose the genre i am looking for... lets say Favorites, as in my original example.... then the Genre Albums pops up. This is very good... to make it perfect, is there a way to make it show Genre Artists instead of Albums? In my example of Green Day, it would shows up under Genres, Favorites, but there are several Green Day Albums that have songs listed as favorites. As is, i can play each album separately, but i would love to play all of the Green Day ones at once.
Again, thanks guy.. i hate to sound nit-picky about this, but i am just trying to get it how i want it.... i listen to about 6-7 hours of music a day in my car while working.
you guys are life-savers.... Tomorrow is the last day i had to turn my Note 2 back in and get an iphone. the ONLY reason i would have done that is for the music.
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that's one (and only one) of the beauties of Android, for every request for a player or a function, there's 10 different players and opinions. keep searching, you'll find one. I wouldn't return this phone for 2 iphones.
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I would. Then I would sell both iPhones and get two Galaxy Note II's.
Could use a bit of help, i'm looking for some kind of app that scrolls the trackname/artist/etc of what google play is currently playing accross the statusbar, that way i can easily see what track i'm playing while having waze running on the HU screen.
Anyone know is there is suck an app? been googleing for a while without much success.
This could easily be moved to some other section, but since i'm in the frame of mind regarding the functionality when driving i'll give it a shot in this section