Got it. This is how to use Album Art!

Err0r · 02-11-2007

I was really disappointed that I had to rename a picture for every song in order to get some album art. But alas I have found a much better way.

Using this method, an image can be used throughout an entire album, instead of a particular song!

How to:
1. Get the Album picture to a relatively small size (I used 200x200, JPEG). It is best to use 80x80.
2. Create a new folder inside the player's root directory called "Albums" (No CAPS).
3. Rename the Album picture into "#ALBUM##ARTIST#.jpg" where "#ALBUM#" is the name of the album written in the ID-tags and #ARTIST# is the artist. Note that there is no space between the two phrases.
4. Copy the picture into your newly created "Albums" directory.
5. Disconnect the player and "Update Music Library".
6. Voila, experience a whole new level of enjoyment with Album Art!

Example:
Let's say I have an album from the Red Hot Chilipeppers called Stadium Arcadium. The file I need to place inside my "Albums" folder would be called "Stadium ArcadiumRed Hot Chilipeppers.jpg".

Note: You can make the files/folder hidden if wanted to make the player less cluttered.

Edit: Apart from having correct ID-tags, you must also have your songs sorted by Artist/Album, such as: "MUSIC\Red Hot Chilipeppers\Stadium Arcadium"

Edit: As of version 2.001.1, there are also other, perhaps easier, methods to use.

pame007 · 02-11-2007

nice work

thx

eMAN · 02-11-2007

nice error... haven't uppgraded yet thou... will do ehen the firmware i stable...

Err0r · 02-11-2007

Now that we know how this works, this should be an easy task for a programmer.

Peter @ JAYS · 02-11-2007

Make it read jpg files imbedded in the tags also. Much better.

the-paul · 02-11-2007

hmm, great it works. but it makes a lot of work to create the exact filenames..

wmp11 does automatically create a folder called "Albums" and creates jpgs which are called the same as the artist in the id3 tag.

nevertheless, i don't really understand, why it must be that complicated.

But...thanks man!

marcelo1251 · 02-12-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by the-paul

hmm, great it works. but it makes a lot of work to create the exact filenames..

wmp11 does automatically create a folder called "Albums" and creates jpgs which are called the same as the artist in the id3 tag.

nevertheless, i don't really understand, why it must be that complicated.

But...thanks man!

Because it is just a beta version, Meizu is still working on it. They just thought it would be nice to give a preview to M6 owners.

Nizzon · 02-12-2007

Thats one small albumpic.

We have this wonderful big screen and they dont utilize it.

marcelo1251 · 02-12-2007

What happens if you try to see lyrics?
Does it show Album Art as well?

Austin · 02-12-2007

This is not working for me! I made a folder in the root directory called "albums" and named the album art "Demon DaysGorillaz". Shouldn't it work for me?