[PocketMelody] [Donation Links Added, Please Support] [17-12-2007]

[thundershadow14]

"Following in the brave footsteps of it's old father, PocketMelody (now just a baby) strives to accomplish the realm of mass satisfaction, while increasing upon the faulty stability of Melody."

PocketMelody is a C++ implementation of a .NET CF media player for windows mobile devices. The switch to C++ code was made for many reason, but mainly due to the speed advantages associated with applications written in C++. It is my personal mission to:

1) Bring pocketmelody to a stage of equality in comparison to it's .NET father.
2) Improve upon the features already implemented.

Lead GUI Designer:
aih1977

Official Beta Testers:
tomazez
mushipkw
Bratag
supbro
cruzzmz + Cab Builder

Special Thanks:
To Larna, for creating the scrolling routine used in PocketMelody. USE HIS CONTACTS MANAGER!

Yet, for those of you who'd like to stay true to the .NET version, the source has been made available, and rorydaredkign has undertaken the job of continuing support for Melody. Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=325223

Please Donate

Update:
0.3 Just Released! Playlist scrolling routine, and tweaked interface introduced. Download it, and check it out for yourself .

Please read the following FAQ, before posting a bug, it might have been spotted already, and will save all of us some time . Thanks Stpete111 .

FAQ: PocketMelody v.0.3 (By Stpete111)

1. I get a white screen where album art should be. What gives?
The developer is aware of it and is working on it for the next release.

2. Why does starting PocketMelody take a long time?
The developer is aware of it and is working on it for the next release.

3. Why is scrolling in the song list not smooth?
The developer is aware of it and is working on it for the next release.

4. I get strange characters in the title bar?
The developer is aware of it and is working on it for the next release.

5. My wma's don't show up in my song list?
Mp3's only supported right now. The developer is aware of it and is working on it for a future release.

6. How do I close PocketMelody?
Tap the album art, and hit the "X" button.

7. In the root directory of my phone, why do I have a bunch of album.jpg files?
The developer is aware of it and is working on it for the next release.

8. Album art shows ok for me for the first few albums I listen to, and then I get a white screen or a black screen?
The developer is aware of it and is working on it for the next release.

9. How does PocketMelody read album art anyway?
It reads from the album art embedded in your ID3v2 tag. Make sure you have art embedded in your tags. You can use virtually any current tagging software to embed art in your tags.

10. Why doesn't PocketMelody have <insert media player function here> included in its functionality?
PocketMelody is in the very early stages of development. It's not even meant to be a true full-featured release until version 1.0, as is the case with most software. The developer is open to any and all suggestions to make it great software, but please don't post these suggestions in a manner such that they are bugs of the current version.

11. PocketMelody isn't enough like the Iphone for me. What should I do?
Buy an Iphone and go away.

12. PocketMelody doesn't function like a media player should. I'm angry about this. Should I seek professional help?
Yes. While awaiting your appointment for professional help, please remind yourself that the software is FREE and the developer owes you NOTHING.

13. Why can't I just read through the whole thread and realize that all my questions are answered in there?
Because I'm too much of a lazy numbnuts and would rather make everyone repeat themselves ad nauseum so as not to inconvenience myself.

14. Why is Stpete111 such an a**hole?
He only gets really pi$$y when people waste other people's time (especially the developer's) by asking stupid questions.

15. Does Stpete111 think he's funny with this FAQ?
No. Stpete111 is serious. DEAD serious.

[mushipkw]

Here are the Screenshots of v0.3, I'll keep them updated as per releases.

Main Interface, Menu Bar, Button Effects & Playlist:


AND Here's the VIDEO by Tomazez:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAQ6M6B8qnA

[bishopau]

Thanks for all your efforts, looking forward to the re-release

[nonegiven]

Thanks for everything. So glad you didn't chose iMelody for the name.

[rorydaredkign]

I like the mission statement.. sete out your plan quickly and easily.. Ill get down to the .net support tomorrow.. all day if I have to.. Im at a karate tournament all day today... so I can't.. But definitely tomorrow.. I'd be glad to test for you if you need me to.
Good luck with the release
x

[Mr17]

im looking forward to the new undertaking you put upon yourself. melody .7 was great, i cant imagine what u have in store for us next

[thundershadow14]

Oooh, a release is very soon guys. I just finished the scan function, and this little devil leaves nothing behind. If you give it a folder, it'll run through EVERY file, and scan sub folders to the nth level! I initially said, you would just give it your storage card, but I'm wondering if that's such a good idea, since it would be scanning lots of folder with no relevance to melody. Wouldn't it make sense to give it your mp3 folder, and let it scan there?? Brimming with excitement .

[mushipkw]

Originally Posted by thundershadow14 Oooh, a release is very soon guys. I just finished the scan function, and this little devil leaves nothing behind. If you give it a folder, it'll run through EVERY file, and scan sub folders to the nth level! I initially said, you would just give it your storage card, but I'm wondering if that's such a good idea, since it would be scanning lots of folder with no relevance to melody. Wouldn't it make sense to give it your mp3 folder, and let it scan there?? Brimming with excitement .

I am not gonna sleep 2nite here. Im holding on to my chair. Just give it.

[steb0ne]

Originally Posted by thundershadow14 Oooh, a release is very soon guys. I just finished the scan function, and this little devil leaves nothing behind. If you give it a folder, it'll run through EVERY file, and scan sub folders to the nth level! I initially said, you would just give it your storage card, but I'm wondering if that's such a good idea, since it would be scanning lots of folder with no relevance to melody. Wouldn't it make sense to give it your mp3 folder, and let it scan there?? Brimming with excitement .

Sounds nice, can't wait to try it.

[tomazez]

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS(Chad is), MY FRIEND! [TUM ][TUM] AND WIIIILL KEEP ON FIGHTING TILL THE-END!(till pocketmelody accomplishes the realm of mass satisfaction, while increasing upon the faulty stability of Melody) [TUM] [TUM] [TUM]. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, NO TIME FOR LOOSERS(melody), CUZ WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS(Chad actually)...WITH CHAD!
sorry for that,
really excited