Playlists support

[snowc0de]

Hello!
I love your app and I wanted to know if a playlist feature will be implemented.

Thanks in advance!

[enricocid]

Yes, it is scheduled for 4.2.x :)
Unfortunately I actually don't have a physical test device (nexus 5 is broken and can't use daily device) but only the android studio emulator so I can test/debug only minor changes (i.e. review already working implementations) but not complex features like this.

[snowc0de]

Thanks for your quick abswer and thanks for this cool project!

[ghost]

If there's a branch in progress I can test, I have a few extra devices around

[enricocid]

If there's a branch in progress I can test, I have a few extra devices around

Actually not. Anyway, I'm implementing the database to handle music storing (and that I will use to manage playlists), but it will require time. I will post test apk asap.Thanks

[enricocid]

Hi,

this is a debug apk with the database impl.
Basically it is needed to fix an issue related to MediaStore querying that makes the music disappear or the app to crash (that I'm still not able to reproduce) after some days of usage. To reduce accesses to MediaStore I have then to implement a database where to store the music (there's also an option to reset the db).
This issue is present also on Phonograph and Shuttle and all the players running a MediaStore query at boot.

This version (4.2.0) is the first step for the playlists implementation (it will require time anyway as I have to find the proper db schema to store playlists) so I need users to test db implementation :)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=11rlrz290vam4FpMD-pxmZxf7Vyzrel-H

Thanks

ps: I now have a one plus for testing :)

[enricocid]

Try this one

https://drive.google.com/open?id=17TALVLCygtEibt4fmYLJVAptHb-VNbc_

The db building process was very slow on previous apk when in presence of a large library.
This is much faster.
Let me know if this works good for You

[ghost]

So far it's working well, the second one provided. I've been using it today with no issue. I will continue for a few days and let you know.

Is there anything in particular I should test, manging playing queue or favorites maybe?

[enricocid]

So far it's working well, the second one provided. I've been using it today with no issue. I will continue for a few days and let you know.

Is there anything in particular I should test, manging playing queue or favorites maybe?

I'm doing some impl review. Gonna post some apk later this week and I will let You know :)

[enricocid]

Just to inform You I've implemented some basic code ... anyway, I'm experiencing issues with persistence of music database (hope i will be able to fix this issue)...
I need some more time to implement deletion of playlists, songs and other things :)
Gonna post code and an apk soon

[enricocid]

This is the branch where database / playlist changes will be pushed

https://github.com/enricocid/Music-Player-GO/tree/master-database-playlist

Unfortunately there are issues with devices holding music on external sdcard, which makes the actual db implementation not reliable.

[ghost]

I love this app and playlist is only feature I miss in this application. When I saw this feature request I hoped that I could use playlists soon but now I see that there is no progress on this feature for an year. Is there any change it will be implemented?

[enricocid]

I love this app and playlist is only feature I miss in this application. When I saw this feature request I hoped that I could use playlists soon but now I see that there is no progress on this feature for an year. Is there any change it will be implemented?

Yes,
but it will require some time.

I first have to change the way the app scans for music because of MediaStore issues. Playlist would disappear (phonograph has the same problem) or there could be issues if I don't mitigate this problem with mediastore.
I already tried but it's pretty difficult.

I'm actually focusing on stability :) I will add this feature in 2021.

[github-account1111]

Hold up. This music player has no playlist support? Lol if true

[snowc0de]

Hold up. This music player has no playlist support? Lol if true

This project is pretty recent I think and most of the work is done by just a few people. I think this is understandable.

[github-account1111]

First entry in Releases is from May 2018, so not really.
And that one's "2.3.3.2" so there might've been more before it.

[enricocid]

Hmm, no.

Just personal builds I decided to share with the community at some point. It was even simpler than the current iteration.

As mentioned by @chopin2712 few people are involved full-time in the project and it is me.

Me, @enricocid, I'm actually involved in many other things included a covid-19/vaccines monitoring project in my country.

So yeah, MPGO is not a priority at the moment. It never was. I'm a developer only in my spare time. A scientist in real life.

If you need playlists just move to another player @github-account1111 👍🏻

Thanks for your comprehension.

[github-account1111]

I did 👍🏻
Just saying something as basic as playlists should probably be present in alpha builds, let alone version 1, let alone version 4.4.9.

[enricocid]

I'm sorry to inform you that this isn't a "basic" feature.

[snowc0de]

It's not because you use a feature everyday that this feature isn't time consuming to implement.

[enricocid]

I already have a working implementation @chopin2712 but need time to solve some issues (supporting other android versions, database size/performance issues, mediastore issues, etc.)
Actually I'm involved in other projects and don't have much time. That's why I'm focusing on stability and maintenance.

I cannot make any promises at the moment, but I will try to further develop the current implementation during the holidays.

[github-account1111]

I'm sorry to inform you that this isn't a "basic" feature.

You should be, because you're wrong.
Playlists have been fundamental to music listening for ages.

[snowc0de]

I'm sorry to inform you that this isn't a "basic" feature.

You should be, because you're wrong. Playlists have been fundamental to music listening for ages.

I think @enricocid meant "easy" by "basic".

[github-account1111]

I was the one that said basic in the first place. @enricocid just decided to reinterpret what I said for some reason.

[enricocid]

"Keep in mind that this app is built around the developer's usage needs and is shared for the love of libre software." (FAQ)

I don't consider playlists a "basic" feature.

That's it.

[SiddharthJ3]

@enricocid Just installed this app and it is wonderfull... its sleek and minimal...
It might be a strange req but consider changing its name to just "GO" (so that app name only shows "GO") ... it'll look cooler..

[felixniemeyer]

Great app. Just got here because I'd appreciate a playlists feature as well :)

[zivlakmilos]

Any update on this topic?

[enricocid]

Still on my to do list. Unfortunately, because of my new job I don't have much free time to dedicate to mpgo so I can focus only on small implementations and bug fixes at the moment.

Once possible I will address this issue 😆

4.5.0 could be the release.
I will slowly start the implementation within the next few hours/days, in my spare time ... as soon as 4.4.19 is ready for production! 👍🏻

[zivlakmilos]

Thank You. 😄

[enricocid]

#482

[enricocid]

:)