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[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey, thanks a lot!

I'm planning on adding a manual override ({moviename}.nfo in the same folder as the video). Can you please post an example of the format your metadata is stored in?

Thanks

@For those of you experiencing crashes

I'm working on something to fix it. Based on the two reports I've received for the paid version, it appears to be memory issues. I've done a lot to ensure that the application isn't leaking memory, and my version of the application is only taking up 22 MB of the allowed 48 MB heap size with 25 movies in the database, so I'm not too sure what's causing these issues. Could be something you've got running in the background. I will, however, try to improve the memory management. Disabling the special themes and sticking with the "Dark theme" may help, as this one doesn't use a special bitmap background resource.
[Android Apps and Games] MechAniX.one:
Ive been looking for something like this for a while now. Glad to see someone finally did it. Thanks for the hard work. I will try it out.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Thanks a lot - please let me know what you think :)

If you're experiencing any bugs, please be patient. I've fixed quite a few in the current development version, although they're quite hard to come by :)
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey!

Yep - you did! And I have already fixed it in the current dev version, but thanks a lot :) It's because the application looks up the video file based on its movie name, so if your episode files were identified as the same show, it would just take the first one.

I won't be adding TVDB support in Mizuu Movies, as - like the name suggests - it's for movies only. I am working on a separate application for TV Shows, and I have already used the TVDB API (and love using it!).

Can you please check if the "Ignore TV Shows" option is checked in your application settings? If so, can you please list the names of your episode files, as I'd like to improve the TV Shows recognizer :)

Cheers! :)
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hi guys - just released a new update, that should fix a lot of the reported bugs. Please check it out!

Version 1.5.5 (August 7)

Bug fixes

Enabled resizable widgets

Improved speed in various areas

I've also made version 1.5.5 available in the Lite version with all the changes of version 1.5.0 and 1.5.1. Try it out!

KNOWN BUGS / ISSUES

Using filename as title in manual identification doesn't work

Cover art downloads may crash the application in rare cases (the cause is yet unknown)

Files or movies with an apostrophe in the name will cause a database error and force close the app
[Android Apps and Games] jwilliamf:
Since you are working on a TV Show app, how would the movie app will avoid detecting TV shows as movies?

I have the Ignore TV shows checked but the app still getting them all.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
The app is searching for patterns in the filename. It needs to be one of these two:

- TV.Show.Name.S##.E##.info.extension

- TV.Show.Name.##.x##.info.extension

This is pretty much a standard for naming TV show files, so that's what I'm using.
[Android Apps and Games] jwilliamf:
so, for a CSI show, should be: CSI.S01.E01.Title.avi
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Exactly, that'd work :)

You can also just call it "CSI S01E01.avi" if you prefer that.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
New update with bug fixes - please keep reporting your issues. It helps me a lot. Thanks!

Version 1.5.6 (August 8)

Bug fixes

Widget can now show up to 20 movies
[Android Apps and Games] brunnogama:
Hey man!

Is there any way when we enter into information´s movie and return to the main program screen, go back exactly where it was?

For example, I enter the movie Into The Wild and when I return, keep right at the point where this movie is, you know?

The problem is sometimes in a larger collection, go into a film that is positioned below the list and want to go back to the first movie, not the same point.

(Sorry for my bad english)
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey brunno!

I'm afraid not at the moment. You see, when you re-identify a movie, the database is rewritten and your position in the overview may have changed. Instead I just reload everything, but it's definitely something I am looking into, because I know that it's rather annoying.

I'll release another small update soon with some more rather peculiar bug fixes, and after that will be v1.6.0 with reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, support for movie parts and hopefully some kind of actor information.

Cheers!
[Android Apps and Games] brunnogama:
Ok man!

Thanx for your work!
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Version 1.5.7 (August 8)

Various bug fixes (identification, search, etc.)

RECOMMENDED UPDATE!
[Android Apps and Games] antonio8:
Your dedication to this app is amazing.

This is by far one of the best apps I have purchased on my tablet.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Thanks a lot, I'm glad you like it! Please don't forget to post a review on Market - I'd really appreciate your feedback :-)
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey guys

Just released another update - highly recommend getting this one, as it improves application performance considerably.

Version 1.5.8 (August 9)

Bug fixes

Major performance improvements

Lite version is coming soon.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey everyone!

I hope you enjoyed the latest update :)

I have started working on a version of Mizuu Movies for phones!

It won't have all the same features to kick off with, i.e. no widget, but I am hoping to add them some time in the future. Here's a teaser:
[Android Apps and Games] CheekyGreek:
Mate I am positive that when you complete this you will become a very rich man :) My SGSII will love this, especially now that I've got the hdmi out to my tv... :)

Good luck with it mate...

CG
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Thanks, CG! :)

I'm looking for beta testers for the phone version, so if anyone's interested, please send me a PM, and I'll get right back to you.

It doesn't matter which screen size your phone is, as long as it's running Android 2.1 or newer (which should cover more than 90% of all Android users).

Here are some more previews of what I've got going right now:

(sorry about the large pics)
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey guys!

Just published Mizuu Movies for Phones on Android Market - give it a try, if you like the tablet version and got a smartphone as well :)

I'll be uploading Mizuu Movies v. 1.5.9 for tablets shortly. It'll feature a few bug fixes and some small improvements, i.e. screenshot from unidentified videos and improved support for rotating the device.
[Android Apps and Games] jameslfc5:
Please can you post the APK for us in the UK?

I'll donate for it?

Sent from my mighty SGS2 using the awesome Tapatalk!
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hi James!

Both the tablet and phone version should be available in the UK - is it not?

Cheers

Michell
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hi guys,

Just uploaded Mizuu Movies v. 1.5.9 - a few things happened in this update, check the changes below:

Version 1.5.9 (August 14)

Added video preview for unidentified files

Bug fixes

Cover art no longer shows up in Gallery

Fixed nfo file support and added TMDB tag <tmdbid>

Now works in both landscape orientations

Speed improvements

Next version is a major release, and will take a bit extra time to do. Should be worth the wait :)
[Android Apps and Games] jameslfc5:
This is what I get mate

Sent from my mighty SGS2 using the awesome Tapatalk!
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Stupid Android Market...

Can you please try again in 30 minutes or so? Just changed something.
[Android Apps and Games] jameslfc5:
That is two new screenshots from 1 minute ago :/

Sent from my mighty SGS2 using the awesome Tapatalk!
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Damn it... They're having issues, I guess. Galaxy S2 is supported, according to the Developer Console, so I have no idea what's going on. Send me a PM with your e-mail and I'll get you the apk file :)
[Android Apps and Games] husher:
can anybody post up the tablet's custom themes options in action? like different color background and such?
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey, not too sure what you mean, but the full version includes five different themes that you can use.
[Android Apps and Games] jeebugorn:
Michell - saw your app today and tried the lite version. i think its a very slick app. nicely done! only "problem" was that I had to rename some of my movies. not a big deal since they were just named the way they were when i downloaded them...which was kinda ugly anyway. Anyway, was gonna buy the full version but came across another "problem". see, this would be the first app i bought through the Android Market. i updated my credit card info and when i searched for Mizuu Movies it showed the full version costs $0.99. when i click that button to buy it, it says Dkr6.00. what is that?

also, one question about a possible update of the software, i knows its kinda nit picky, but i'd like to use it for tv shows as well. for example, i have season 1 of Game of Thrones on my tablet. is there a way you could make show the cover art for the entire season on the main screen so that when i clicked it, it would go to another screen that showed each episode? does that make any sense? thanks
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hi man!

I'll be working on greatly improving the file identification in the next version. The current version is smart enough to work out some filenames, but not good enough.

DKR (or DKK) is the currency for Denmark :) I'm from Denmark and I believe Market will just default to the publisher's currency (maybe not, but it seems to be happening).

I am working on a separate application for TV shows. There's quite a substantial difference between movies and TV shows, and I really think that it calls for an app with a UI and features of its own that are created specifically for that purpose :)

Cheers

Michell
[Android Apps and Games] jeebugorn:
damn man! that was a fast reply! with service like that i'll bite whatever the currency conversion rate is. :-)

awesome that you are working on a TV show app! if its like this one then i'll be getting it too!
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Thanks a lot, much appreciated :)

It'll probably be a week or two before I'm ready with anything on the TV shows app. Let me know if you want to beta test it when that time comes :)

For now you can use custom movie covers and nfo files to get all your TV show details. Check out the bottom of the first post for a guide on how to do just that :)
[Android Apps and Games] mddsd:
If it's ok, I'll be happy to beta-test the TV-Show app when it's ready. :)
[Android Apps and Games] FricoRico:
This might sound stupid, but how do I add a custom path to Mizuu Movies? I can't get passed the search screen :-(
[Android Apps and Games] decepticon:
I don't watch movies on my phone but bought the phone app anyway. Great job sir! Sent you a PM about a possible feature that most of us would probably love.
[Android Apps and Games] jcarley0830:
suggestion

I love this app!! Have it on my Iconia and it rocks!!

Just a suggestion. Could it be possible to not have the artwork download every time the library is refreshed?

I say that because between the internal memory and a 32GB sd card, I have 23 movies (my favs) stored on my device. I also have a portable hard drive that has another 40 or so movies on it. When I don't have the external drive connected, I don't want the movies to show in the app, so i refresh/update the database.

While I have cover art stored in the directories to match the file name of the movies, sometimes it still downloads and mixes a few things up.

Since I already have art work on drives, there is no point to download.

Just a thought. Keep up the great work. This is my favorite app on my tablet!!
[Android Apps and Games] whips:
Just bought my first app for my asus transformer and i'm loving it. This is a really cool app. Keep up the great work pal.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey!

No, it's not stupid :) Let's see what we can do to help you out. Got a few questions first:

1. Did you check the check box at the initial setup screen to include unsupported file formats?

2. Do you have any files that are more than 100 MB in file size and don't include S##E## in the filenames? (TV shows and small files are ignored by default).

3. What device are you using and where are your files located?

Thanks :)

Thanks a lot, man :)

Thanks a lot, much appreciated :)

Well, the reason why it's downloading the cover art every time is that it may have changed and because the application wipes everything (covers + database) when you choose to do a complete library update.

If you're using nfo files and are not on the latest version (1.5.9+), it may mess up your library a bit. If you're just using custom cover art, it'll still download the original cover art, in the case that you one day delete the custom cover art from your device.

I've just added a note to my to-do list. I'll see if I can add a setting that'll prevent it from downloading cover art is custom cover art is already present. Hope that'll help you :)

Yay, thanks for making my app your first purchase! :)

I'd really appreciate it if any of you would post a review on Android Market - I love getting this kind of feedback from people!
[Android Apps and Games] FricoRico:
Well all my movies are on my NAS, connected through Mount Manager (CIFS)... I can access my files through Root Explorer without a hitch.

To get past the search screen I copied a small .avi file (which it recognised and plays). So after that I added my custom path, but it doesn't find more than this single file that's on my internal memory. The path for the custom directory is: /mnt/cifs/MyLibrary

So to answer all your questions:

1. Yes I checked the box

2. All files are more than 100MB (some are even 10GB) and all are movies without series information like season and episode

3. I'm using a Galaxy Tab 10.1v in combination with a Netgear Stora NAS, mounted with Mount Manager with the mount location being: /mnt/cifs/MyLibrary

Thanks Michell! You're app is awesome otherwise!
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Can you please send me a PM with your e-mail address? I'd like for you to try out a special version of the app to see if that helps :)
[Android Apps and Games] smnc:
I was searching for a video library app for my brand new Iconia A500 when I came across this thread. All I can say is WOW!

It is so much better and does so much more than I could have hoped for.

I paired it with DicePlayer and it's about as perfect a solution as I could hope for.

Naturally I've purchased the full tablet version for my Iconia and I like it so much that I purchased the phone version for my Dell Streak 5.

I do have a request, actually. Would it be possible to give the phone version a landscape option? I tend to use my Streak pretty much exclusively in landscape mode. Either that, or repackage the tablet version for Froyo?

Sent "Like a STREAK of light" from SpideyStreak, running the incomperable StreakDroid 1.91 by DJ Steve
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hi! :)

Thanks a lot for your kind words :)

The next update for the phone version will bring a few new things, including landscape support in all views :)

It'll probably take a few days, as I want to make sure that the design is working optimally etc. and that the new features are working as well, but it's definitely coming, so don't you worry :)
[Android Apps and Games] smnc:
Awesome!

And thanks for the quick response!

Keep up the excellent work!

Sent from my Iconia A500, Vera
[Android Apps and Games] d4rkb1t:
Your app is simply AWESOME, I'm trying the LITE version on my Transformer... and I can only say "WoW" when I see it. BTW, I would like to ask something (I don't know if anyone asked it before.... I'll read all the topic between now and tomorrow... but):

* Do you think about to implement a scan throught SMB?.

It will be really amazing :). Really good job :D!!!!.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey, thanks a lot :)

Network support is something that I've considered adding, but there are some third party apps that can be used together with Mizuu Movies. The next major update, that I am currently working on, will improve search greatly, and should allow you to add custom directories much easier :)
[Android Apps and Games] DGarmon:
Just wanted say thanks your app is awesome, works perfect on my transformer, so I bought the full version..:-)....One question though, I have all my movies on my external USB drive on my main PC. I use Cifs to map the drive and I'm able to browse files fine. Now in mizuu, I can add a custom scan folder, pointing it to /mnt/cifs/drive/movies folder, then do another scan which takes forever and an day, which I found out why. Once it was done three hours later, it scanned the entire 500 gig USB drive, adding ever video type of file on the the drive, which I don't want. As I have many avi files in different folders for backup reasons. Am I doing something wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey!

Thanks so much, glad you like it. First and foremost - no, you're not doing anything wrong. When I created the app, I only intended it to be used with local files on the device itself, so a complete device search - while not optimal - would be a decent solution. Next version introduces a much better way of picking which folders to scan through, and hopefully that'll help a lot of people.

Thanks for your patience.

Cheers

Michell
[Android Apps and Games] d4rkb1t:
WoW!.

I've just bought the app (0'80 is a joke for this awesome app) and I'm going to search about using third party apps to add a SMB directory, and then, I will try to scan it with your app.
[Android Apps and Games] wollyka:
I've submitted a crash report concerning launching the trailer of a certain movie (The next avengers heroes of tomorrow). Every time i click on watch trailer, the app FC.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Thanks, I'll have a look at it! Sorry about the slow reply, somehow didn't see your post. EDIT You're using an old version - please update to the newest, and see if that helps.

Here's a small preview of what's to come in the next version :)
[Android Apps and Games] wollyka:
No problem, but i am facing the same issue on 1.5.9.1 too, i've sent a new crash report
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Thanks, I've made the app catch any NullPointerExceptions now, which should result in an error message instead of a crash. Fix coming in next update - thanks again :)
[Android Apps and Games] wollyka:
Damn you're fast :p

The new update with actors looks nice :)
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Lol, I try to do my best :)

Thanks! It'll include some actor info (much more will be added in future updates), reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, support for movies split in parts, user-defined file sources, full vertical orientation support, bug fixes and some other stuff :)
[Android Apps and Games] ajamils:
Mike,

Thanks for the great work. I was introduced to your app recently I am using the free version on my Transformer. The only issue I have is that for some reason, the app does not see any of my mkv files. Also, when I refresh the library it removes previously found files unless I perform complete scan (which causes the movie art to reset).

Also, other than movie limit, is there a difference between paid and free versions ?
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey!

Thanks a lot.

Have you enabled the option to include unsupported file formats? It's available in the app settings.

The Lite version will completely wipe the library when updating. The full version doesn't do that, and only updates new files. The full version also supports themes and the upcoming version will introduce better themes.

Cheers

Michell
[Android Apps and Games] ajamils:
Yes, I have the option turned on but for whatever reason it just skips both mkv files that I have on the external SD. Also, do you plan on implementing multi-file option ? I currently have some movies that are split in two files and they show as two movies in the list.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
That's weird. What's the name of the directory that the files are in? The app goes through your files in the internal memory first, and then the SD card. If it's already found the five files on your internal memory, it won't add anymore. I'm pretty sure that's your problem.

And yeah, like I said yesterday:

"It'll include some actor info (much more will be added in future updates), reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, support for movies split in parts, user-defined file sources, full vertical orientation support, bug fixes and some other stuff "

:)
[Android Apps and Games] ajamils:
My files are in Movie folder on both internal memory and external SD. I have two movies in internal memory and 3 movies (2 mkv) in the external. What's happening is that the app only picks the two from internal and one from external (which has two parts) but does not pick any of the mkvs.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
All right. Using a custom ROM? What's the path of the external drive? Either way, next version will fix it, as you'll be required to choose your file sources manually.
[Android Apps and Games] ajamils:
Yes, using Prime 1.7. The movie folder is at the root of SD.

Removable\

---Movie

------\Movie 1\

----- movie1.mkv

------\Movie 2\

----- movie2.mkv
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hmm, "Removable" should be supported. Either way, the next version fixes everything with manual file sources, so please wait for that update. Shouldn't be more than a day or two.
[Android Apps and Games] ajamils:
Removable is supported because that's where it is picking one of the movies (an avi) from but its just not picking the 2 mkv files that reside in the same location.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
That doesn't make any sense. The application is using the exact same code for each file type, and mkv is supported as long as avi is supported. Weird... I'll do some testing. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
If anyone's interested in helping with translation, please send me your e-mail in a PM. I've already sent out a few PM's to people who've said they'd like to help :)

Thanks a lot!
[Android Apps and Games] d4rkb1t:
Spanish and Catalonian :), if you want I can help you ^^.
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Sure thing, please send me a PM with your e-mail :)
[Android Apps and Games] ajamils:
When are you expecting to release the new version ?? This just might be my first ever paid Android app ;)
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey!

I think it's about done, but I need to do some testing. Send me a PM with your e-mail if you'd like to try it out :)

cheers

Michell
[Android Apps and Games] junooni:
Hi. can you (or someone) please post the limitations in the lite version? I'm getting my g tablet tomorrow and would love to buy this app
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Hey!

The Lite version is really only intended as an appetizer or to try out before buying, but here are the limitations:

- Max 5 videos in library

- No theme support

- Slower updates

- Some future features may not be available

Cheers

Michell
[Android Apps and Games] hellalucard:
Hmmm the market says its 2.3.3 and up but I can't get it for my nook color with cm7 :(

I did get the phone version and really like it but there is no landscape for movie info :(

Sent from my NookColor
[Android Apps and Games] MichellBak:
Yes, I am SO sorry. I made a mistake with the current version so it shows up as compatible with 2.3.3. It is only compatible with Honeycomb. The phone version will be getting a major update this weekend that adds full landscape support.
[Android Apps and Games] hellalucard:
I'll be fine with the phone version right now until ICS comes out lol.

It would be amazing if you at network support. It be kinda like XBMC, I'm sure your app would sell much more.

Can't wait for the update :)

Sent from my NookColor