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GSPlayer with AVRCP!!

Hello everybody,
after my resume-plugin for the Windows Media Player i have developed a little AVRCP agent, wich allows to use AVRCP in combination with the GSPlayer, even to start the GSPlayer by pressing the "start" button on the A2DP Headset.
If there´s anyboby interested in, i would post it in this thread....
Greets,
Thomas

core
core player is better

I'm interested in that plugin. Thanks.

I'm interested, could you please post it?

The Agent......
Ok, here is the agent!
It is a little app(NOT a plugin for the GSPlayer!) wich runs in background. The app uses the Windows Media Player plugin for parsing the AVRCP signals (thank you to Mirko Schenk from MortPlayer for his help!!).
On startup you do not see anything from the app! When you start it a second time, you see an menu at the bottom (OK and SETTINGS) where you can configure various things like the path to the GSPlayer and timings for double and triple clicks. Don´t click the OK button, because the app will exit after that! Just leave it run in background. The menu disappears after clicking somewhere else.
When you have configured the GSPlayer path, the plugin ready to work.
Headset Button functions:
Play - click - If GSPlayer is not running, it will startup, if it is running you can switch between play and pause.
Play - double click - turns the screen off
Play - triple click - opens the "File Open" Dialog
Play - long click - exits the GSPlayer. you can start it again with another click!
Forward - click - jumps forward one track.
Forward - double click - fast forward.
Backward - click - jumps back one track.
Backward - double click - fast rewind.
OK, that´s all. The best thing is to start the app in autostart, it is only 50kb of size and uses about 50-100kb of main memory! Then you are able to start the the GSPlayer when you connect your headset.
I´ve tested it with the Motorola HT810 Headset under WM6, but it SHOULD work under WM5 and with any other Headset wich is supported by the Windows Media Player. I´am working at a new version, where you can fully configure the functions of the buttons, e.g. start any other app and control it by sending WM_ messages.....
Ok, then enjoy.
Any feddback is welcome! Excuse my english if there are any mistakes in the post, but i am german..
Greets,
Thomas

This is exactly what I was looking for! I love GSPlayer. The agent works for all single click functions, but the double and triple clicks don't work for me. If I try to set the times for those functions, it doesn't get saved. It just reverts back to blank. I don't really need those functions, but I thought you'd want to know about it.

Question please for those using GS Player...
When Itried GS Player months ago... I noticed it can't select and play every MP3 songs I have. It only can play 10 songs.
For example, I have 100 MP3 songs in one folder. With WMP or TCPMP, if I select all and press play. It will play ALL 100 MP3 songs until the end or it runs out of battery. BUT with GS Player, it only can select 10 songs even if I MANUALLY select them one by one.
My question is: Does GS Player still suffer from this BUG???
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rofl ,i dont know what gsgetfile version you are using..but..trust me..its not normal.

AVRCP - How did you do that?
Wolfman, could you point me to some sites that explain how to add AVRCP support to Windows Mobile apps?
I did a lot of searching, but haven't found the "holy grail" ...

pshaw118 said:
This is exactly what I was looking for! I love GSPlayer. The agent works for all single click functions, but the double and triple clicks don't work for me. If I try to set the times for those functions, it doesn't get saved. It just reverts back to blank. I don't really need those functions, but I thought you'd want to know about it.
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That´s strange. Which device and OS are you using? I tested it on universal and WM6.....

Thanks Wolfman for your great job

By the way: i have modified the GSPlayer Source, so it can display Album or Track covers and changed some Parameters so that the Player is VGA-Compatible (i think someone did this before too). There are some VGA-Skins wich looks really nice.
Anyone interested?

VGA updated GSplayer
I would be very interested in your modified GSplayer and VGA skins, please let me know where I can download them from so I can try it out. Great work.

Here are the Files.
It´s just the gsplayer exe and one dll. The SubDirs are some VGA skins i have collected.
If there is a jpg file with the same Name as the mp3 file in the directory, it will be shown at the bottom. If not and there is a file named "folder.jpg" in the directory it will be displayed instead.

is it possible to change?
from:
Forward - click - jumps forward one track.
Forward - double click - fast forward
to:
Forward - double click - jumps forward one track.
Forward - Click - fast forward
thx

Yes, i have already change it, because i like it better, too.
This is the newest Version of the AVRCP-Agent.
New Features:
-Changed double and dingle click behaviour of forward/backward buttons
-Pause and Resume the GSPlayer on incoming call.
-If you press the VoiceCommand Button, the Player will pause too.
Greets,
Thomas

Hey, can we adapt this to other programs, like say, TCPMP?
Or better yet, can we assign custom commands to the AVRCP calls? For example, maybe I'd like a forward-press to launch WMP, and a back press to launch TCPMP, or something along those lines?
I could see this being very useful in my car since I have a AVRCP / A2DP stereo unit.
It would be interesting to have a control start the GPS app on my phone..

Great agent
Thanks very much for this agent it works great. If I could get the universal to ring through the internal speaker as well as the bluetooth headset at the same time I would have the perfect solution from my persepective.

Dishe said:
Hey, can we adapt this to other programs, like say, TCPMP?
Or better yet, can we assign custom commands to the AVRCP calls? For example, maybe I'd like a forward-press to launch WMP, and a back press to launch TCPMP, or something along those lines?
I could see this being very useful in my car since I have a AVRCP / A2DP stereo unit.
It would be interesting to have a control start the GPS app on my phone..
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It´s no Problem to start other Applications, i plan to make the commands to be customizable. To start the WMP is a problem, because i use the WMP-AVRCP plugin to parse the AVRCP commands. It will start, but then there are 2 AVRCP Application running, this would be problematic.
To control the TCPMP would be no problem, if would have the corrosponding WM_ Messages to control the TCPMP. I would need the TCPMP Source code to do so.
I you just need a button to start your GPS App, just replace the path to the GSPlayer in "Settings" with the path to your GPS-App.

the new settings for one/doble click arent really confortable for my hbh-ds970
will you release the configurable version of this ?
also, ANY chance you can not only make gsplayer to pause, but also send sound to the loudspeaker on a call (for the ringtone )
i dont know if its a WM limitation, but i hate not hearing my ringtones and missing calls when i drive

MP3-Player / Music Library

i'm looking for a good mp3-player such as HTC Audio Manager, which I enjoyed on my Kaiser
unfortunately HTC forgot to install it on Diamonds and Touch Pros, so I tried the Windows Media Player, which ****ing SUCKS
no sorting in playlist and library, very small buttons and really aweful at all
the CorePlayer/TCPMP is a cool player, but has no library for sorting genres etc.
its buttons are too small as well imo
well, I tried to install the originally HTC Audio Manager (qvga), but it doesnt start - the taskbar shortly changes to "load rc fail" and nothing happens
so I installed Audio Manager VGA which I found around here, but the .exe doesnt work as well because of an error message about an unsigned security certificate
I even get this message, although I disabled the security policy in my Touch Pro's registry to ignore those warnings
I'd really like to get the HTC Audio Manager on my Touch Pro, but if you'll tell me, theres no possibility, it would be nice if theres another similar cool player which you suggest

Whats wrong with the built in player integrated with TF3D? If you select the left option and open the library you get all of the options like the old Audio Manager Program and the same functionlity just a modefied look to it. You can even use the "scroll wheel" thing to advance your songs time and other "iPod" like features similar to the old Audio Manager.
While I liked the old audio manager and the way it worked I like having it built into TF3D so I dont have to load anything to play my music, its already there, playlists and all.
It did take a little getting used to since they redid the UI but it works just a well for me.

I think PocketPlayer is what you are looking for.
HTH

i dont like to use the TF3D, so I disabled it
much thanks to DeepThought, the PocketPlayer is really nice!

Izzm said:
i dont like to use the TF3D, so I disabled it
much thanks to DeepThought, the PocketPlayer is really nice!
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Ah, makes sense, Pocket player is a good alternative, forgot about that one

Getting rid of Audio Manager

Hello!
I've just got the RC E100 remote and have come to understand (just now!!) that it only works with WM Player or Audio Manager. Fine! If I have to choose between two evils I'd rather go with WM Player. The problem is, when I press any button on the remote it prefers AM. If I manually open WM Player it works fine, but I'd like to get AM out of the way completely. Is there any way to do this? Like uninstalling AM or tweaking the registry?
Any help is appreciated!
Thank you,
Catalin.

WMP hijacking BT controls in some custom builds

I think is should be the correct forum for this. If any of you use core player, nitrogen, pocket music, or whatever, you'll notice that windows media player often hijacks your bluetooth controls. I've noticed this in quite a few pre cooked roms, but not when I cook my own using the kitchen. Is this a bug or a feature of the chefs and can it be disabled?

What you want is a stock "BTHCI.DLL", if i recall correctly

ftdn2006 said:
I think is should be the correct forum for this. If any of you use core player, nitrogen, pocket music, or whatever, you'll notice that windows media player often hijacks your bluetooth controls. I've noticed this in quite a few pre cooked roms, but not when I cook my own using the kitchen. Is this a bug or a feature of the chefs and can it be disabled?
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To clarify what Da_G just said . . .
Da_G said:
What you want is a stock "BTHCI.DLL", if i recall correctly
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the stock BTHCI.DLL for WM 6.1/Raphael does as you describe. WMP is always controlled by AVRCP, no matter what player you're using (unless it's HTC Music Player). The modified BTHCI.DLL that Da_G provided for WM6.5 corrects that "issue" by allowing other media players to access AVRCP control. However, this breaks the AVRCP functionality of HTC Music Player.
If you prefer to use the 6.5 BTHCI.DLL file, I made a cab install of it:
T-Back 6.5 BT Driver.cab
Thanks to Da_G for providing the updated driver!
P.S. The reason you don't have the issue when cooking in Da_G's 6.5 Kitchen is because Da_G included it in the "Mods" folder.

wow man, you guys rock. Thanks G and thank you captain for the cab. You guys and this community just make every visit fantastic. Thanks a lot for this. Windows media player was driving me nuts.

I have a Sprint Touch Pro and was a little frustrated that I couldn't use the AVRCP controls from my BT8010 with my favorite mp3 player Pocket Music. When I found this thread, I was excited to use the T-Back 6.5 BT Driver and it worked very well! The play/pause and skip/next features work well within PocketMusic! However, now in order to get the audio to play through my bluetooth headset, I need to go to my Bluetooth settings and disconnect then connect my BT8010 before it works.
Has anyone run into this problem too?

Caption_Throwback, You are my Hero!!!!! I have been without AVRCP controls since last May. I use Pocket Player, as it has many controls that I need, but I've been frustrated by their lack of support on this problem.
I will be sending you $$ tomorrow morning.
Wendy, now in N. Calif, but a Bristol Gal born & raised!

Da_G & Captian_Throwback, YOU GUYS are True PPC PIMPS..
Thanks....

thank you for this!
it this "only" for WM6.5?
would be nice for WM6.1 too

Works on 6.1
procee said:
thank you for this!
it this "only" for WM6.5?
would be nice for WM6.1 too
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I'm on an at&t fuze, WM6.1, works like a charm. I mean, all the time, everytime. I use Pocket Player from Conduits for my media player. I have Forward xx seconds and Pause/play again. Life is Good! ps, I don't use Windows Media player, so can't say if it works or not.

you are so right - thank you so much

Thanks for this cab file - I've been looking for an answer for this for ages!
I've installed the cab and bt headset no longer starts up wmp, but still cannot get it to control Coreplayer - do I need to set it up somehow elsewhere, like ACRCP app, and if so, what settings should I use?
Many thanks

Cret said:
Thanks for this cab file - I've been looking for an answer for this for ages!
I've installed the cab and bt headset no longer starts up wmp, but still cannot get it to control Coreplayer - do I need to set it up somehow elsewhere, like ACRCP app, and if so, what settings should I use?
Many thanks
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It works fine with CorePlayer for me without doing anything. Did you soft reset after installing the cab and/or restart CorePlayer?

Yes mate - done all that. I am using Energy rom 6.5
Maybe I'll try reinstalling Coreplayer or something

Just found this thread and wondering if it will help me. I am presently using NRG's energy ROM for the touch diamond 2 (6.5)
Since going to the 6.5 ROM, BT control only links to WMP but I want it to link to HTC Audio Manager. Will this cab have the desired effect?

Captain_Throwback said:
...The modified BTHCI.DLL that Da_G provided for WM6.5 corrects that "issue" by allowing other media players to access AVRCP control. However, this breaks the AVRCP functionality of HTC Music Player...
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Its only likely to make your issue worse...

bassline72 said:
Its only likely to make your issue worse...
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Sorry, dont know too much about this but you say it breaks the functunality for htc audio player - it is already not responding to this program. My aim is to disable windows media player funtionality and then somehow create a link to htc audio manager. It probably cant be done but this is one of the few posts I have found that offered a glimmer of hope.
hope they resolve the issue on future ROMs

db_darryl said:
Sorry, dont know too much about this but you say it breaks the functunality for htc audio player - it is already not responding to this program. My aim is to disable windows media player funtionality and then somehow create a link to htc audio manager. It probably cant be done but this is one of the few posts I have found that offered a glimmer of hope.
hope they resolve the issue on future ROMs
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Unfortunately, you can't have it both ways .
The BT driver included in the ROM you're using is the same one posted in this thread as a cab. It enables AVRCP for all other players (and prevents WMP from launching when trying to use AVRCP controls with another app), but doesn't work with the HTC Music Player. The "stock" BT driver will restore the AVRCP functionality of HTC Music Player, but if you want to use a player other than that one or WMP, then AVRCP won't work at all; it'll simply launch WMP.
P.S. Just to clarify - with the stock BT driver, WMP does NOT override HTC Music Player AVRCP control. So if that's all you're trying to accomplish (for it to behave as the stock ROM), that is doable.

Can you make one for TOPAZ?
Thanks

radoste said:
Can you make one for TOPAZ?
Thanks
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Make one what? Per the below post, the existing cab works on the Topaz:
red171 said:
The Cab works great on HTC Touch Diamond2 with Vodafone (GER) WM6.5 ROM!
very nice
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Captain_Throwback said:
Make one what? Per the below post, the existing cab works on the Topaz:
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Does not work for my topaz.
UDK RC4

AVCRP Not working in roms.

To all cooks, in all of the most resent roms with WM6.5 or WM6.1 running TF3D 2.0/2.1 or higher the audiomanager doesn't work with avcrp (bluetooth remote control) so I have to get my phone out of my jacket when I want to go to the next song, my remote control doesn't work. I'm aware that this is a bug in the audiomanger, but is there anyone who have fixed this yet? I'm absolutely not a fan of wmp or other players, and I'm stuck with some old wm6.1 version where avcrp still works.
Does anyone has a solution for this?
Edit; CR192 Touch HD™ V6.5.0.0.2 has a new engine `Audio Manager Engine ( LEO )´ which works, maybe other rom cooks can use this aswell to get avcrp up and running

Hello!
I have same problem, i think the bug is in wich program has to answer to remote button presses. I think wmp and manilla audio manager are both answering to buttons on remote and all music playback goes to hell
Usualy when i press play/pause button audio manager starts to play song and wmp is starting in the background, then music starts to shater and in while all comes to hold
To listen to the music via bluetooth i disabled music tab in manilla, and im using wmp
BHole

I believe this should solve your issue. Except, if you Plan on using MSVC, make sure you install that first then the cab, that's only if you don't have it already in the ROM.

AVCRP fix
Here is a cab that i been using. and it works like a charm

Thanks for your reply's, I'll try to flash a new rom when I'm home with one (or booth) of the cabs. I'll let you know if it worked