Hi,
I installed Winamp Pro on my Galaxy S3 (running 4.0.4), but when I try and use the controls on my Bluetooth headphones it launches the stock music app. Is there any way to set it so that those controls control Winamp instead? I have the relevant check box checked in Winamp, but it doesn't appear to make a difference.
Also, when the stock music app is launched via the icon in the regular app list, you are taken to a view where at the top of the screen it says All, Playlists, Albums, Artists etc. How do you get to this view if you launch the app via the widget?
When I click on the widget it brings up the main screen, but it displays the album art for the current track along with player controls. I can scroll left and right to change tracks, but only for that particular album. If I press the little on-screen button (bottom-right) I get a text based list of tracks, but again, for the current album only. I can't get to that screen that has "All, Playlists, Albums" etc. at the top in order to select a different album or browse my library.
Thanks in advance for any help!
Hi,
For the second part of your query, I believe this is a bug (which I intend to contact Samsung about today).
There is a way around it: from the screen you've described, there should be a button at the right under the album art (next to the shuffle and repeat controls). If you press this it takes you to the "music square" screen. At the top you will now have the menu for playlists, artists, etc.
On mine, in order to not have to scroll across the top, I've disabled everything except Artist and Music Square. Unfortunately you can't disable music square as this also disables the button!
As for the first part, I'm not entirely sure for Winamp but the option to respond to Bluetooth (or headset) controls should be within the Winamp settings (something like "override headset buttons" or something.
Thanks for the reply.
After starting this thread, I noticed that "music square" workaround when watching YouTube vids of people showing off the phone. I had hidden that option, which is why I was finding it impossible to get back to that main menu!
As for Winamp, I've switched to another player now, but I believe Winamp has now been updated to fix the problem I mentioned.
What is the fastest and easiest way way to switch between four apps in the car. For example Google Nav, Poweramp, Trapster, and a speedometer app. A wave of the hand would be nice. I have looked at several and used a few. Smart Task Switcher, a reviewer said “Was warned about this app due to access to contacts permissions which dev says is used in China for advertising”. AppSwipe only does two ( the last opened). The “car apps” say nothing about task switching or is it shown in the Youtube videos. It would be nicer if an app would isolate and load these four programs from one key push then allow fast switching. A snap of the fingers would be another way to switch between these four apps. Also, a slideshow type thing of these four apps with the option to stay on the current one showing might be an idea. Or, one app that puts to the front the needed app, like the media player about the first and last 5 seconds of a song, trapster like app that would popup during notifications, navigation about 10 seconds before and after turns, and the speedometer the rest of the time. I'm just thinking out loud. Holding down the home key is not a good fit. Bottom line is I need a better task switcher (not killer) for the auto. An app that would allow me to map a steering wheel button in my 2011 Ford Fusion SEL for task switching would be golden! A friend's suggestion was to get four phones, so that one is already out there.
I tried Car Dock Home v3. It works by using a launcher that uses the back key to return to it's home screen, then another task can be selected via a shortcut. Unfortunately it cancels Google Navigation when the back key is hit to go to CDHv3 home screen. This would have been a better solution as it takes two key presses. It would be the best solution to perform one action to cycle through the desired programs. I installed Smart Task Switcher and that was good in theory but I could not find how to configure correctly and the floating button is far too small and often requires several taps, and that is sitting at the desk. There is a paid version where some of this is supposedly settable but from my experience with this app I don't think this is a solution.
The car was the first place that came to mind. But the need to quickly and efficiently switch task is useful in several environments.
I have hit a dead end and any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hey man,Im surprised you expect a phone to act as a tomtom,mp3 player and christ knows what else simultaneously.
theunderling said:
Hey man,Im surprised you expect a phone to act as a tomtom,mp3 player and christ knows what else simultaneously.
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The S2 runs everything just fine, there is just not an efficient way to switch between them.
I am a recent switchover from iPhone 5 to a Galaxy s5 and need some clarification on how Bluetooth devices and their buttons work with applications both in focus and in background.
I use mapping programs like Waze in addition to Pandora, Spotify, ect and am finding that my car stereo's bluetooth controls don't seem to control the music in regards to play/pause/FF/RW unless the application is in the foreground. Is this the way it is supposed to function or is this a quirk with my S5?
From what I have read it seems like it is a limitation of the way Android handles the media controls, but I would like to know for sure.
I have also found the same to be true when using an LG Tone Pro with Chrome open. You can't control the music unless you either switch to the music app, or goto a menu function of Chrome and the media controls work again. For example, in Chrome open up bookmarks using the three little dots in top right and leave that window open and media controls work as long as this is in focus. Seems odd to me.
In Waze you get the same effect. If you click on the button in the lower left to bring up the menu, leave it open, you can use media controls as long as there is focus.. once you click away it goes away.
Hope somebody can tell me that I am missing something, because this is a real bummer.
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CarService :
Allows steering wheels and front panel buttons to control a 3rd party music player
To adjust buttons key codes :
- Start CarService application
- Press next/previous buttons on front panel and steering wheel and note down the corresponding key codes
- Go to the SWC/Music service settings and type the keycodes
Intents to start/stop services (e.g. to start services from Tasker app):
- Start SWC/Music service :
Code:
com.keisersozey.carservice.swc_music_action.START_SERVICE
- Stop SWC/Music service :
Code:
com.keisersozey.carservice.swc_music_action.STOP_SERVICE
- Start Phone Status service :
Code:
com.keisersozey.carservice.phone_action.START_SERVICE
- Stop Phone Status service :
Code:
com.keisersozey.carservice.phone_action.STOP_SERVICE
Activities to start services (e.g. to start services from Trigger app) :
- Start SWC/Music service :
Code:
com.keisersozey.carservice.SwcMusicStartActivity
- Start Phone Status service :
Code:
com.keisersozey.carservice.PhoneStatusStartActivity
NEW FEATURE !!!
It is now possible to display the current battery and network status of your phone on the notification bar and on a widget on your home screen
V2.1.3:
- Added broadcast receiver to start/stop services (e.g. to start services from Tasker app)
- Added activities to start services (e.g. to start services from Trigger app)
V2.1.2:
- Spotify control : removed limitations ("play with 'next' " function available etc...)
V2.1.1:
- Phone status service : now display signal strength and data network type on notification bar
- Added support for Spotify with some limitations : "play with 'next' " not available, no resume after mute OFF and after phone call.
V2.0.2:
- Home widget (Phone status) : graphical modifications, size bug fixed
- Filter on SWC button (Key-code filter) to prevent multiple key-codes events bug
- Music paused when Bluetooth activity starts and SWC buttons ignored as long as it is running
V2.0.1:
- Parameter "Ignore playing state": Activate it when music app seems to not be compatible with CarService (music does not pause or play when pressing SWC buttons)
- Bug fixed : SWC/Music service continues to run when it is deactivated
V2.0.0 :
- New feature : Phone status on notification bar and home widget
- UI has been fully redesigned (more beautiful !)
- Now, it is not required to restart application or reboot the unit to apply changes in parameters
- 2 key-codes parameters by functions (e.g. to map "Next" button from both steering wheel and front panel)
- Added "Rewind" and "Fast forward" functions
- Added "Behavior" settings category : you can disable some behaviours managed by app like "Pause on mute" etc ...
- Now, buttons triggering is ignored when any of built-in applications (Microntek app) is running (not only radio)
Known bugs with the widget : some problems with the size. If your home screen allow to resize widgets, insert it in an almost empty screen and resize it, then move it where you want. I will fix this bug as soon as possible.
RemotePhoneStatus:
The client application to install on your phone. It sends the statuses to CarService through WiFi on local network or using your phone as a WiFi access point.
WARNING : For the moment, this application drains battery when the service is ON ! So it is highly recommended to enable it only when you're in your car.
You can automate starting of the service with Trigger or Tasker app :
Use activity "com.keisersozey.remotephonestatus.ActivityStartService" and "com.keisersozey.remotephonestatus.ActivityStopService"
Or by sending intents (no tested yet...) : "com.keisersozey.remotephonestatus.action.START_SERVICE" and "com.keisersozey.remotephonestatus.action.STOP_SERVICE"
V1.1.0:
- Fixed bug : sometimes app does not find CarService application
V1.0.0: first release
Find it also on http://huifei.fs-fileserver.de/ on "release directory"
CarService : new version coming soon
I'm currently working on a new reworked version of CarService with improved functions and new features :
Music:
- SWC Control of a large list of players : by now, are supported : PowerAmp, Google Music, Spotify, Deezer, JetAudio, N7 Player (More on demand)
- Change current controlled player from SWC button or widget
Phone calls:
- Make a call or answer from a standard dialer app (tested with ExDialer) or from vocal command with Google voice
- If you're fed up with the bad quality of the head unit Bluetooth, use an external Bluetooth handset or built-in car Bluetooth system by connecting its audio output to the head unit audio input. CarService will manage to switch-on audio input when making or receiving call. Using this method, it will be possible to stream music from Phone by switching-on audio-input with a widget button.
Improvements:
- Restart service when leaving sleep mode
- Start service earlier on boot and be able to use SWC controls as soon as possible
- Be able to customize actions on SWC button by starting a Tasker script
- Visibility of phone status notification icons configurable.
... and more
When it will be ready, this version will be available on Play Store at cheap price and a trial period.
UPDATE: On my Todo-list:
- Support for players : AIMP, Pandora, Player Pro, Rocket, DSub, Napster, Slacker, MTC Radio, MTC Music, Rhapsody, Pocket Casts, Wavesink (DAB+)
Player does not react
Hi,
i tried your app on my head unit (kgl rk3188 1024x600, i think). After setting it up, i can see the "next" and "previous" toasts pop up, but google play music doesn't react. Do i need to have my head unit rooted? Or is there something else i could have missed?
dschiesu said:
Hi,
i tried your app on my head unit (kgl rk3188 1024x600, i think). After setting it up, i can see the "next" and "previous" toasts pop up, but google play music doesn't react. Do i need to have my head unit rooted? Or is there something else i could have missed?
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No need to root.
Do you have another player installed ? (like poweramp or another one)
Is "Spotify control" parameter unchecked in the settings ?
Also, Google Music has to be the default player.
KeiserSozeyFr said:
No need to root.
Do you have another player installed ? (like poweramp or another one)
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I have an Podcast Player (pocket cast) installed.
Is "Spotify control" parameter unchecked in the settings ?
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I tried it checked and unchecked
Also, Google Music has to be the default player.
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How do i make it the default player?
dschiesu said:
How do i make it the default player?
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Try with XposedMTC mod :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3247910
I don't know how to do it more easilly
Please as support for Slacker Radio.
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xluisx said:
Please as support for Slacker Radio.
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It's in my ToDo list already !
Amazon music
Hi, Could you add Amazon music app?
Thank you
Great app, however i've got 1 problem i'm trying to fix.
Am using poweramp as my player, and Carservice controls it fine.
When I switch to Radio, Poweramp stops playing, however when I turn off the car, next time I start the car, the radio app starts, and Poweramp starts in the background and plays where it left off.
Any ideas on how to fix this? I can probably create a llama profile to work around it, but thought it might be a very simple checkbox i'm missing or something.
Syphe said:
Great app, however i've got 1 problem i'm trying to fix.
Am using poweramp as my player, and Carservice controls it fine.
When I switch to Radio, Poweramp stops playing, however when I turn off the car, next time I start the car, the radio app starts, and Poweramp starts in the background and plays where it left off.
Any ideas on how to fix this? I can probably create a llama profile to work around it, but thought it might be a very simple checkbox i'm missing or something.
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Did you activate auto-play on Poweramp app or on CarService ?
How is the "new version" coming along? if you need a beta tester i'll help out, no problems
KeiserSozeyFr said:
Did you activate auto-play on Poweramp app or on CarService ?
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It's disabled on both, so not sure what is causing it to start.
Syphe said:
It's disabled on both, so not sure what is causing it to start.
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Maybe Startup Builder App ?
Cheers, turned it off there, now it doesn't auto start, so time to figure out how to get it auto playing *only* when it is in focus
Hello,
does vocal commands for phone call/music playback work?
Thanks
Fabien
fabien_m2002 said:
Hello,
does vocal commands for phone call/music playback work?
Thanks
Fabien
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Vocal commands will work only for call, using "Ok Google" feature
EDIT - i just read the post for your new release and it looks like you are addressing everything here.
i have a newer model deck i just got, it has a different letter combo than the ones on the wiki and is made by eonon. Same quad core cpu as the others and your program worked with some fumbling with the settings: with the default ones the buttons did very odd things, i had to turn off some options and got them working!
A few things i meant to ask about:
1) when i turn off ignition but deck only goes into standby, when it comes out of standby the service is off and i need to re-enable it. I'm planning on doing a tasker profile to fix this, not sure if you were aware of this or if anyone else has this bug.
2) If you have a phone connected the buttons will still control spotify in my case, but it will start making my phone stream as well through the bt app, so they are both playing music and being controlled at the same time, a fix for that is i disabled media playback on my phone. Pretty sure a proper one requires a modified bt app since its clearly poorly written if it cant detect something else is playing music.
3) The service loads last on boot, which is normal since its not registered as a system service But it kinda sucks and it would be great if it could be made to load as system and have priority. I havent played around with android code in a while, i remember there was a way to do this, wondering if you know how? When i did it i wrote my service in C in NDK and I had it registered to start on boot, i remember you can add it to a file, i have not touched the SDK much so not sure how that works out, but it should be similar.
Otherwise great job! Thanks for creating this.
I have small problem with CarService.
When i turn Phone Status OFF, after next boot it's ON again.
How can i permanently disable Phone Status? I need only SWC/Music
You need to turn it off in the subsection for Phone Status settings, not just the top level menu. This caught me out too