ehidden
Member
First off, beautiful app, really nice work, keep it up.
To the issue:
I recieve a "No media found" message when trying to access folders.
I did some testing with my music files and found if a shared folder has more than 74 files then Skifta displays "No media found" when browsing for media. Is this by design?
Thanks.
Hello ehidden
I've been trying to replicate this today using my HTC desire and a combination of media sources, but I don't see this issue and I have literally hundreds of items all in one directory. This thread suggests that you have got this working with less than 74 items.
So - can you be a bit more specific about the issue? I'm thinking it may be something specific to your device. I need to know:
1) What is the type of the source media? Are all source media items the same file format?
2) Whats the media source device you're using?
3) Is it being read from a memory card? If so, can you try a different memory card?
4) Can you try a different source device with the same media, e.g XBMC?
5) Whats the media renderer?
I'm suspecting this is an issue with your device as this is the first time I've heard of this problem.
If you'd like to assist us in getting to the bottom of this issue, please install the free application 'log collector' from the android marketplace. Just after you see the issue, open log collector and email the result to support@skifta.com - along with the subject line 'forums ehidden No media found 74 items'.
Thanks for trying the Skifta beta!
ehidden
Member
Galaxy S
1) What is the type of the source media? ---> mp3
2) Whats the media source device you're using? ---> windows 7/windows media player shares
3) Is it being read from a memory card? ----> no, shares from my pc
4) Can you try a different source device with the same media? ---> tried tversity, now i see all the files...music plays/videos dont.
I know win7/wmp shares works cause my ps3 sees all the shares.
Do you have another recommended streaming app?
...but with less than 74 items in a folder this is working for you?
I'll attempt to replicate again and raise it with the team.
jdyer
Member
Reproduced :
Droid X
1) What is the type of the source media? ---> mp3
2) Whats the media source device you're using? ---> Ubuntu and Mediatomb
3) Is it being read from a memory card? ----> No, served from Mediatomb
4) Can you try a different source device with the same media? ---> the built in dlna app (which I hate for stability issues) has no trouble reading these paths
Would really like to see this fixed; I love your app.
Thanks Jdyer - I've taken a note of this and will attempt to replicate it!
giandre
Member
I have the same problem. The app shows all my folders and I even added a few more folders to the media share in windows media player. The app sees the folders but when I access them, it gives me that error message " no media found".
Reproduced :
HTC EVO 4G
1) What is the type of the source media? ---> mp3
2) Whats the media source device you're using? ---> Windows Media Player
3) Is it being read from a memory card? ----> No
4) Can you try a different source device with the same media? ---> It reads the paths and folders but it doesn't show any media.
Right! I have replicated it using XBMC - it's not a Skifta issue, in this instance it appears XBMC is sending 0 items back to the browse request:
04-13 17:42:36.765: INFO/Skifta-App(5724): SkiftaServiceManager.browse - response, upnpObjects: []
Snooping the packets also reveals 'no items returned' by XBMC..
I'll continue to investigate. I have a very sly suspicion that one of the ID3 tags may be causing an issue with the media servers.
Right - got it nailed.
I tried Skifta and a range of other clients with XBMC as the server. I eventually reproduced the issue, same behaviour on each client.
It's not Skifta – but it does impact our subscribers experience…
There are several versions of ID3 tag: see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ID3
Tag version 1 and v2.4 seems to be quite widely supported and 'liked' by many of the media servers.
v2.2 and 2.3 appear to fail being read by XBMC and get excluded from XBMC's media library.
The DIDL is returned empty (and you can see some info in XBMCs debug).
By rewriting the ID3 tags to v2.4 using VLC or similar, the items will show in XBMC (and I believe 'other' media server) libraries.
Try using VLC to update your ID3 tags - refresh your library and try again ;-)
I'll contact XBMC and let them know.
Let me know how you get on!
Oh - and other XBMC users acknowledge an issue with Video (very recently): http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=98437
I had a response to XBMC ticket 11441. The ticket was closed 'UPnP is not supported as a scannable source, as the URLs are not stable.
Don't use it if you want to use the library'. This doesn't address my query on ID3 tags v 2.2 and 2.3.
sundevilmike
Member
Hello,
I'm new to XBMC and Android so bear with me...
I recently got an LG G2X and loaded XBMC & Skifta on my Mac, and set up Skifta on my G2X.
Whenever I launch Skifta on my G2X, it goes through the normal prompts and appears to work fine. I select Media Source, Player, etc. and when I get to Browse/Play Media, it shows the Music and Video folders.
When I try to browse there, I get the same "Media Not Found" error. Tried the ID3 tagging fix and that didn't work.
Any ideas?
I had the same issue and realised that my version of XBMC is serving using Library mode by default currently - and chances are you are too.
So - try this; you'll want to include the files in your library this way:
*In xbmc, select 'videos'. Add source, choose a videos folder and give it a name.
*Right click your new video folder. Set content. I've chosen 'movies'. Click a 'scraper' (such as IMBD).
*Select 'run automated scan' and 'Scan recursively' if you have multilevel folders.
*Select 'OK' and your video files will now be added to the library.
More information here:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Video_Library
For Audio, from XBMC home, select 'Music', add source, choose a music folder and give it a name. Right click the folder and select 'scan items to library'.
Now, when I hit with the iPad2 or the Android device running Skifta, I pick up all the library items.
Let me know how you get on!
MrKeisi
Member
first of all I was loving the app for android... working very well
but after the recent update it stopped working
I am using PS3MediaServer, it detects the server BUT now says no media found
1) What is the type of the source media? any
2) Whats the media source device you're using? PS3 Media Server
3) Is it being read from a memory card? No
4) Can you try a different source device with the same media?
HTC connected media app works fine with the PS3 Media Server and so does IMediaShare, but I like the GUI of this app much much more
Okeydokey - few questions on this one:
* Which OS you using? Windows or Linux, and which version?
* If windows, have you recently done any updates?
LMK and I'll set up and instance of PS3 media server locally and attempt to replicate.
Thanks MrKeisi!
MrKeisi
Member
sorry for the late reply!
been super busy
Windows does update regularly!
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit
before this version of skifta 0.74 whichever version that was, DID work
I've tried a few other DLNA/UPnP apps that do browse the PS3mediaserver folders...
good luck :)
and keep up the brilliant work
We've not seen this issue - chances are it's windows or the ps3 media server and it just so happens that I have a fresh install of Win 7 64bit ultimate with all the latest patches. I'll get this setup and attempt to replicate it. BRB!
Right - I've just tried PS3MS - 1.30.1 using win 7 ultimate 64bit, fully patched.
This is working just fine for me: I can serve MP3s, photos and movies.
Can you:
* Reboot your handset
* ensure that you get PS3Ms version 1.30.1 and re-add your media library.
Let me know how you get on.
MrKeisi
Member
hmmm not sure what it could be then
everything else works fine with the ps3 media server
MrKeisi
Member
update:
I just reformatted windows installed all the patches and tried before and after windows 7 service pack 1
no go, so I am fresh out of ideas
thanks for the time to look into this though
MrKeisi
Member
update 2:
I factory reset my thunderbolt phone, and reinstalled a ROM(rooted)
and now skifta works just like it used to, sorry for being a pain! I exhausted every option, just glad its working
joasjobl
Member
Hey
I've been trying to get Skifta to work since last night, but I still get "No Media Found" when trying to stream to my phone.
I can see and choose source and destination freely between the desktop computer and my phone, it's just that nothing shows up in the Media List.
I've included all the potentially relevant information below, but please let me know if you need anything else
Phone: HTC Desire
Connection: Wi-Fi
Desktop OS: Win Vista
Connection: Wired
Network discovery: on
File Sharing..Password Protected Sharing: off
Media Sharing: on
Both Skifta and XBMC added to the Firewall exceptions
Media: Any
Media Centre: XBMC
Share through UPnP: On
Allow Control through UPnP: On
Hello - this means that the media server XBMC is not returning any content - it's not Skifta. After some research, it occurs to me that you're probably using library mode.
XBMC uses Library mode by default - and chances are you are too.
So - try this; you'll want to include the files in your library this way:
*In xbmc, select 'videos'. Add source, choose a videos folder and give it a name.
*Right click your new video folder. Set content. I've chosen 'movies'. Click a 'scraper' (such as IMBD).
*Select 'run automated scan' and 'Scan recursively' if you have multilevel folders.
*Select 'OK' and your video files will now be added to the library.
More information here:
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Video_Library
For Audio, from XBMC home, select 'Music', add source, choose a music folder and give it a name. Right click the folder and select 'scan items to library'.
Let me know how you get on ;-)
joasjobl
Member
Already done that. Prolly should have mentioned that as well, but there was such a long list of stuff that I've tried already that it must've slipped my mind :)
Might also be worth mentioning that, e.g., Unified Remote works as it should, as did DoubleTwist AirSync when I fiddled with it a few days ago.
It's unclear - do you mean that unified remote and Double twist are working with XBMC?
To isolate if it's your XBMC setup (which is my expectation here), try using another media server such as the Skifta media server built into the desktop client, or PS3 media server [ http://code.google.com/p/ps3mediaserver/downloads/list ].
Once that's setup, I think you'll find XBMC is not returning a list of content so you'll need to look at your setup.
If this is not the case, we'll take a look at your logging for your device when talking to both XBMC and one other media server. On your android device, Install the free app log collector and immediately after you see the issue (literally immediately) switch to log collector. Send the log to support@skifta.com referencing the url of this thread and we'll look at it for you.
joasjobl
Member
Unified Remote works with XBMC, yes. Using the XBMC Media Remote I am able to scroll through my libraries and select something I want to watch or listen to. This requires XBMC to deliver a list of contents similar to the one needed in Skifta to UR, doesn't it?
Double Twist uses its own software, but I am able to sync photos, video and music between my phone and desktop using it without a hitch.
Oh, on a side note; I've had the Skifta desktop application running a service alongside XBMC. From "try using another media server such as the Skifta media server built into the desktop client" I got the impression that it's not needed with XBMC.
I'll test the PS3 Media Server and running XBMC without the Skifta Desktop and get back to you.
Sure - it's all about which server you prefer.
If XBMC remote is connecting via UPNP to XBMC, the result should be the same for Skifta.
I'll await the results of your tests.
Thanks!
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