Rockbox as an Application (Android, WebOS etc.)

[burkjavier]

I just compiled this for the Archos 32 (240x400) -- so far, no issues.  Took some time to learn the touch screen, but once I got over that hump it's been smooth sailing.   

Makes a big difference on the Archos, once I start messing around with the EQ settings.  Thank you very much for this port!!

[musta susi]

At the moment I stick with the *panic* error message and cannot generate the database to test browsing by tags

I never had this with the 240X320 pre-built. I'm glad it's working without the need  to apply any patch. I config the database to track the badly-encoded files on my iPod classic and replace them with well-encoding stored on my Archos. Very useful tool! 

@roebeet - Is there any chance you can share your build, or perhaps PM me?

[burkjavier]

At the moment I stick with the *panic* error message and cannot generate the database to test browsing by tags

I never had this with the 240X320 pre-built. I'm glad it's working without the need  to apply any patch. I config the database to track the badly-encoded files on my iPod classic and replace them with well-encoding stored on my Archos. Very useful tool! 

@roebeet - Is there any chance you can share your build, or perhaps PM me?

No problem - I plan to post this to archosfans.com, as well:   http://www.mediafire.com/?vh04vf0omkqw7kw

[musta susi]

It seems there's still no luck for me :'(
I'm starting to afraid it's because my device is not rooted.
I haven't gone down into the 'root' of this thing yet
But I'll investigate some methods currently figured out.
Unfortunately I'm lack of knowledge nor experience with Linux programming

Thanks anyways!

[burkjavier]

It seems there's still no luck for me :'(
I'm starting to afraid it's because my device is not rooted.
I haven't gone down into the 'root' of this thing yet
But I'll investigate some methods currently figured out.
Unfortunately I'm lack of knowledge nor experience with Linux programming

Thanks anyways!

Do you have an Archos 32?  I haven't rooted mine and the apk I uploaded does work without root.   I installed it using adb ("adb install -r" syntax).    I'm also using the latest firmware on their site.

[musta susi]

Oh, you mean Archos 32 with 3.2 inch touch screen? I thought it's Archos 5 IT with 32GB flash disk.
Sorry for the misunderstanding, mate. Mine is 5 IT with 500GB. It all worked okay for ~30 minutes of influent playback, then suddenly stopped with no visible reason as the "play" sign was still shown on WPS, but elapsed time is frozen. Again, only FF and ReW will revive the playback to normal. And it runs Android 1.6. I guess yours running 2.x isn't it?

[burkjavier]

Oh, you mean Archos 32 with 3.2 inch touch screen? I thought it's Archos 5 IT with 32GB flash disk.
Sorry for the misunderstanding, mate. Mine is 5 IT with 500GB. It all worked okay for ~30 minutes of influent playback, then suddenly stopped with no visible reason as the "play" sign was still shown on WPS, but elapsed time is frozen. Again, only FF and ReW will revive the playback to normal. And it runs Android 1.6. I guess yours running 2.x isn't it?

Correct, mine is the new Archos 32 with Android 2.1.   I'm going to attempt to compile one for the 101 as well, whenever mine shows up.   I think that might be problematic due to the larger screen, but we will see.

[musta susi]

I'm going to attempt to compile one for the 101 as well, whenever mine shows up.   I think that might be problematic due to the larger screen, but we will see.

Really? Wow, you must be pretty brave, as you may need a 1024X600 template. And an SDK for 2.2 version...
How do you use your Archos with RB mostly? Connected to AC outlet/PC or running battery? I found out that when I connect mine to PC it plays non-stop (or it suddenly stops less often, not sure, still a misery to me). However, this solution requires a computer (with USB cable) around and is not 100% verified...

[burkjavier]

The gen8 Archos devices are still 2.1, at the moment.     I've been using it on my 32 for the last 2 days and I love it.  It's not perfect but it's "good enough" for the time being.

On my 32, I have a task manager apk so I just kill the app when I'm done with it.  Probably the worst issue right now is the FF requirement to get it jump-started, but again I can live with it for the awesome EQ.   I try to use it on battery most of the time, as it made to be portable.

[musta susi]

It appears that playback can be revived not only by FF\Rew, but also when changing themes (as well as pressing the current one), even the base skin is enough. Now I have another question to you: When your Archos runs on battery, can it play music from RB if you turn off the display, or it'll enter "Sleep mode" and stop the music shortly after?

[burkjavier]

I believe it worked fine -- I had it outside yesterday and ran it for about an hour, with no issues.  My display is set to a 10 minute timeout, I believe.

[musta susi]

Definitely looks like a matter of compatibility. Or maybe there is a different specific source code which  fits better for the Archos IT.
I installed RB on the SDK Android emulator for Windows but couldn't exam it much, since there are no songs stored on the virtual SD card. Any ideas how can I copy songs to the "mounted" SD card?

[burkjavier]

If you mean the emulator, unfortunately I don't.

[gratt]

This may be off topic fo this site but applicable to developing RB with the android amulator.

To add filkes to the emulator
adb push /sdcard "path to file"

To get file off emulator
adb pull "/emulator path" "/local path"

To remount file system read write
adb shell "you are root in the shell"
mount -o remount  rw /system

GraTT

[musta susi]

Typing those commands in Terminal Emulator always results with a message "permission denied".
So sorry, but I'm still noob in this...