Home sharing on iDevices not loading larg…

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Apr 11, 2014 2:59 PM in response to Lee Farber

Audiotap is brilliant (and no - I don't work for them or any similar company). I have a huge .xml file at almost 298MB and have been screwing with this for over a year. Audiotap works perfectly. INSTANT. Quicker and better than any of the other similar services (Tonido and the old AudioGalaxy comes to mind). UI is great. Playlists form iTunes show up and work flawlessly. Music plays on cue. I cannot believe what a lifesaver this is.. Now when my wife is watching the Bachelorette, I can put on some headphones and play some tunes on the couch while she watches junk TV 😉. Thank you Lee for tipping me off onto this little gem! Apple should buy them up for a couple million and be done with this problem. Still floored how they can do this so perfectly and Apple cannot even get close!

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Apr 17, 2014 10:28 PM in response to Lee Farber

Either Apple does not know how to fix the problem or they do not care. Possibly both. I have spent hours on the phone with them trying to solve this problem. I am convinced it is a problem with the Music app, because Remote streams music just fine--it cannot, therefore, be a problem with my Wi-Fi setup or any of the other rabbit holes they have me jump down. Audiotap no longer exists. I usually give up and play something from Spotify. Smaller libraries do work better, but splitting up an existing library somewhat defeats the idea behind iTunes.

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Apr 19, 2014 10:54 PM in response to Lee Farber

I see a "videos" process crash in my iPad logs every time I try to load my Mac's itunes library.

Details...

Hardware Model: iPad3,2

Process: Videos [146]

Path: /Applications/Videos.app/Videos

Identifier: com.apple.videos

Version: 1.0 (1.0)

Code Type: ARM (Native)

Parent Process: launchd [1]

Date/Time: 2014-04-20 01:10:32.817 -0400

OS Version: iOS 7.1 (11D167)

Report Version: 104

Exception Type: EXC_RESOURCE

Exception Subtype: CPU

Exception Message: (Limit 50%) Observed 92% over 180 secs

Triggered by Thread: 5

(thread 1-4 details omitted)

Thread 5 Crashed:

0 libsqlite3.dylib 0x399cb040 ___lldb_unnamed_function123$$libsqlite3.dylib + 35872

1 libsqlite3.dylib 0x399c1aac sqlite3_step + 404

2 MusicLibrary 0x34277fa4 -[ML3DatabaseResult enumerateRowsWithBlock:] + 496

3 MusicLibrary 0x342786d0 -[ML3DatabaseResult int64ValueForFirstRowAndColumn] + 172

4 MusicLibrary 0x34201d8a __33-[ML3Query anyEntityPersistentID]_block_invoke + 514

5 MusicLibrary 0x341eb304 -[ML3MusicLibrary databaseConnectionAllowingWrites:withBlock:] + 164

6 MusicLibrary 0x34201b1e -[ML3Query anyEntityPersistentID] + 186

7 MusicLibrary 0x342079dc +[ML3Entity(ML3QueryAdditions) anyInLibrary:predicate:] + 204

8 HomeSharing 0x33973012 __97-[ML3MusicLibrary(HSAdditions) fillContainerForHomeSharingLibrary:containerID:completionHandler:]_block_invoke _2 + 298

9 HomeSharing 0x33960cb2 +[HSResponseDataParser parseItemWithBytes:length:usingHandler:] + 130

10 HomeSharing 0x33960d4c __66+[HSResponseDataParser enumerateItemsInResponseData:usingHandler:]_block_invoke + 32

11 HomeSharing 0x339631be +[HSResponseDataParser _parseListingItemWithBytes:length:usingHandler:] + 26

12 HomeSharing 0x339624a2 +[HSResponseDataParser _parseListingCollectionWithBytes:length:usingHandler:] + 194

13 HomeSharing 0x339623a8 +[HSResponseDataParser _parseItemsResponseWithBytes:length:usingHandler:] + 684

14 HomeSharing 0x339610fa +[HSResponseDataParser _parseResponseCode:bytes:length:usingHandler:] + 446

15 HomeSharing 0x33960872 +[HSResponseDataParser enumerateRawItemsInResponseData:usingHandler:] + 138

16 HomeSharing 0x33960d24 +[HSResponseDataParser enumerateItemsInResponseData:usingHandler:] + 80

17 HomeSharing 0x33972e56 __97-[ML3MusicLibrary(HSAdditions) fillContainerForHomeSharingLibrary:containerID:completionHandler:]_block_invoke + 238

18 libdispatch.dylib 0x39bdf830 _dispatch_call_block_and_release + 8

19 libdispatch.dylib 0x39be6ad2 _dispatch_root_queue_drain + 218

20 libdispatch.dylib 0x39be6d24 _dispatch_worker_thread2 + 52

21 libsystem_pthread.dylib 0x39d21bd0 _pthread_wqthread + 296

22 libsystem_pthread.dylib 0x39d21a94 start_wqthread + 4

(thread 6 & 7 ommitted too...)

Bad magic 0x2E981D33

Microstackshots: 1 (from 2147483647-10-02 19:00:00 -0500 to 2147483647-10-02 19:00:00 -0500)

1 ??? [0x27d00c88]

1 CoreFoundation 0x2e97a000 + 643079 [0x2ea17007]

1 ??? [0x27cffff8]

1 CoreFoundation 0x2e97a000 + 649371 [0x2ea1889b]

1 ??? [0x27cfffbc]

1 libsystem_kernel.dylib 0x39ca7000 + 2137 [0x39ca7859]

1 ??? [0x27cfff7c]

1 libsystem_kernel.dylib 0x39ca7000 + 2648 [0x39ca7a58]

*1 ??? [0x800af745]

From the console log: (added my actions in [[ ]] )

[[ starting Videos App ]]

Apr 20 01:48:53 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad backboardd[29] <Error>: HID: The 'Passive' connection 'Videos' access to protected services is denied.

Apr 20 01:48:53 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad Videos[219] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} Database validation succeeded

Apr 20 01:48:55 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad storebookkeeperd[90] <Warning>: [UPP-SBDPlaybackPositionStorageController] checking needsPoll, pollIntervalInSeconds = 604800, lastSynced = 2014-04-20 05:48:42 +0000 (419665722.689885)

[[ tapping "shared" menu item, then on my Mac's library ]]

Apr 20 01:49:05 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad Videos[219] <Warning>: Unhandled code in item response: aeCs (4 bytes long)

Apr 20 01:49:05 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad Videos[219] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} Database validation succeeded

Apr 20 01:49:05 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad Videos[219] <Warning>: Unhandled code in item response: aeSP (1 bytes long)

Apr 20 01:49:05 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad Videos[219] <Warning>: Unhandled code in item response: fch (4 bytes long)

Apr 20 01:49:05 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad Videos[219] <Warning>: Unhandled code in item response: aeSP (1 bytes long)

Apr 20 01:49:22 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad medialibraryd[93] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} [MediaLibraryService] Cancelling any active or suspended import operations in progress for process <unknown process> (process ID = 216)

Apr 20 01:49:22 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad medialibraryd[93] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} [MLWriter] Cleaning up any remaining transactions for ended process <unknown process> (process ID = 216)

Apr 20 01:49:29 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad lockdownd[52] <Notice>: 01a10000 __copy_itunes_value_block_invoke: Error creating CFString

Apr 20 01:49:29 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad lockdownd[52] <Notice>: 00241000 set_itunes_value: Error creating CFString

Apr 20 01:49:30 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad lockdownd[52] <Notice>: 01a10000 __copy_itunes_value_block_invoke: Error creating CFString

Apr 20 01:49:30 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad mobile_assertion_agent[156] <Notice>: service_one_connection: Connection closed for client iTunes.

Apr 20 01:49:30 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad locationd[53] <Warning>: NStatManagerHandleSrcCounts:1717 couldn't find NStatSourceRef for 3870

Apr 20 01:49:30 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad locationd[53] <Warning>: NStatManagerHandleSrcDescriptor:1263 update descriptor for invalid source

Apr 20 01:49:39 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad atc[220] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} Database validation succeeded

Apr 20 01:50:32 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad geod[96] <Warning>: Can't get bundle identifier for process 162

Apr 20 01:50:50 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad ReportCrash[225] <Notice>: ReportCrash acting against PID 219

Apr 20 01:50:51 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad ReportCrash[225] <Notice>: Formulating crash report for process Videos[219]

Apr 20 01:50:51 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad ReportCrash[225] <Notice>: Saved crashreport to /var/mobile/Library/Logs/CrashReporter/ExcResource_Videos_2014-04-20-015050_Fab rizio-Rizzos-iPad.ips using uid: 0 gid: 0, synthetic_euid: 501 egid: 0

Apr 20 01:51:22 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad mobileassetd[110] <Error>: mobileassetd - _ASAssetDeletionPriorityAtDate: Unexpected value for keys __LastAccessDate, __InstallDate

Apr 20 01:51:22 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad medialibraryd[93] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} [MLWriter] ending transaction <__NSConcreteUUID 0x1463f340> 28B4CBAB-8133-4466-8E12-AE56D96B1E7A. shouldCommit=0.

Apr 20 01:51:27 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad medialibraryd[93] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} [MediaLibraryService] Cancelling any active or suspended import operations in progress for process <unknown process> (process ID = 220)

Apr 20 01:51:27 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad medialibraryd[93] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} [MLWriter] Cleaning up any remaining transactions for ended process <unknown process> (process ID = 220)

[[ touching "cancel" button ]]

Apr 20 01:52:11 Fabrizio-Rizzos-iPad atc[226] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} Database validation succeeded

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Turbopgt

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7 points

Apr 22, 2014 11:01 AM in response to Lee Farber

After reading this thread and updating to iOS 7.1.1 today, was hoping for some magic. Checked my iTunes Library file, only 38 MB!! I thought for sure based on my experience and this thread it must be higher than that. But no, a mere 38 MB.

Just tried my iPhone and it loaded fully after about 10 minutes.

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pds6

Level 1

4 points

Apr 23, 2014 8:16 PM in response to Lee Farber

Same issue (two libraries: Apple Lossless @ 1.25 tbs; and 320 MP3's @ .75tbs).

Neither library will load much past the half circle mark.

I changed names and provided more memory for storage on my iPad - Nothing.

I very much want to control my content by using Siri to stream music to my stereo.

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Apr 24, 2014 1:10 AM in response to pds6

The only way is to use an older device, which means you will be unable to use Siri. I now use an iPad 1st generation, which cannot be upgraded beyond 5.1.1 and it works flawlessly with iTunes running on a Mac Mini, with a 4TB library.

Well, not quite flawlessly. I stream music over Bluetooth to a HK BTA10 to my stereo amp and sometimes, the bluetooth drops out. This requires me to turn Bluetooth off and back on again, after which it works.

Nevertheless, regarding the topic under discussion here, the only fix that I have found so far, is not to use any iOS devices running anything newer than iOS 5.x.

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pds6

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4 points

Apr 24, 2014 4:14 AM in response to Ereshkigal

Ereshkigal says: "Nevertheless, regarding the topic under discussion here, the only fix that I have found so far, is not to use any iOS devices running anything newer than iOS 5.x."

Can't be true! I have the latest, the greatest and I spent money $$$$$$$$$ !!!!!

Took out a First Generation iPad 64. Loaded the MP3 Library without objection and it works flawlessly (so far).

Ereshkigal is correct!

Question: Home Sharing on iDevices not Loading Large Libriary

Answer:

Step One: Put your latest and greatest away;

Step Two: Buy a First Gen iPad on eBay;

Step Three: Load Files; and

Step Four: Play Music.

Not Right!

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pds6

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4 points

Apr 24, 2014 7:49 AM in response to tollgater

Dear tollgater:

I have iOS 7.1.1 installed and I can only get to 10 o'clock on the loading clock.

At the same time, my first gen iPad loads and plays.

Apple really dropped the ball on Mavericks.

Never thought I would say this, but I will give Android a look-see at upgrade time.

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Apr 24, 2014 2:48 PM in response to tollgater

Taking about 10 minutes to load the library - each time it actually finishes... when it actually finishes.

totally unusable.

Bad Apple! Bad!

For those with XCode or any other ability to see your console logs on your device, are you seeing these errors too when you try to sync your shared library?

Apr 24 17:42:59 FRP-iPhone-5s Videos[211] <Warning>: Unhandled code in item response: aeCs (4 bytes long)

Apr 24 17:42:59 FRP-iPhone-5s Videos[211] <Warning>: {MediaLibrary} Database validation succeeded

Apr 24 17:42:59 FRP-iPhone-5s Videos[211] <Warning>: Unhandled code in item response: aeSP (1 bytes long)

Apr 24 17:42:59 FRP-iPhone-5s Videos[211] <Warning>: Unhandled code in item response: fch (4 bytes long)

Apr 24 17:42:59 FRP-iPhone-5s Videos[211] <Warning>: Unhandled code in item response: aeSP (1 bytes long)

Apr 24 17:43:21 FRP-iPhone-5s com.apple.AppleHDQGasGauge[15] <Error>: select: Operation timed out

Apr 24 17:43:21 FRP-iPhone-5s com.apple.AppleHDQGasGauge[15] <Error>: gasgauge: failure last_update_failed_counter=1 last_success at 20.6174, supressing 15 subsequent errors

Apr 24 17:43:41 FRP-iPhone-5s com.apple.AppleHDQGasGauge[15] <Warning>: gasgauge success after previous 40.7194s failure

Apr 24 17:43:45 FRP-iPhone-5s wifid[40] <Notice>: WiFi:[420068625.073494]: WiFiLocaleManagerCheckLocale: locale has been valid since 420065985.080102, for 2639.99 secs

Apr 24 17:44:32 FRP-iPhone-5s ReportCrash[216] <Notice>: ReportCrash acting against PID 211

Apr 24 17:44:33 FRP-iPhone-5s ReportCrash[216] <Notice>: Formulating crash report for process Videos[211]

Apr 24 17:44:33 FRP-iPhone-5s ReportCrash[216] <Notice>: Saved crashreport to /var/mobile/Library/Logs/CrashReporter/ExcResource_Videos_2014-04-24-174432_FRP -iPhone-5s.ips using uid: 0 gid: 0, synthetic_euid: 501 egid: 0

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Apr 24, 2014 7:31 PM in response to SenseOfLife

Sadly, when I have spoken with AppleCare, some of the representatives have admitted that they, too, had the same problems at home. Think about that: These are the tech experts, and they cannot resolve this problem on their own systems, but are put in the uncomfortable position of trying to placate/stall customers. It's crazy, because many of the people living in the Apple Ecosystem got there initially because of the iPod and iTunes. For those thinking of switching, I have tried the other options, and in my opinion, none are as elegant as iTunes. However, loading it to a mobile device remains a challenge.

In the meantime, I have loaded my library by folders onto my host drive and access them through an app called "MoliPlayer." It is not as refined as iTunes, but it works great for when I just want to listen to my favorites through my headphones in the bedroom.

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Apr 24, 2014 9:57 PM in response to tollgater

OS 7.1.1 on gen 3 iPad took 12 minutes to load today. I have a 538GB library. Mind you, my device(s) only has to upload the library file, not the 538GB of course. Conversely, my gen3 AppleTV loaded my library in just a few seconds.

If you muscle through the 10-20 minute load time (don't let your device go into sleep mode while loading the library!), it definitely helps if you don't completely close the video app on your device. The device (iPad, phone, etc.) does a fairly good job of rembering the network and library and going straight to videos and songs after hours of idle time, even when switching access points. Even if I sleep my computer, shut down all my devices, everything works well when woken up. However, if you do a hard reset on any device, computer and/or iTunes included, you risk severing the connection. If you fully close the video app on your device, you'll have to reload the library, which will take at least 10 minutes again.

Funny, I guess one has to work with he/she has been given. Test the fences.

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bablemem

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May 4, 2014 9:04 PM in response to Lee Farber

I'm having the same issue. Running iOS on iphone 5 when I try to connect to my shared library the loading circle only gets to about 3/4 of the way through then stops. I've tried restarting both iTunes and my iPhone(killing all running apps). I've logged out and back into my account on both my iMac and iPhone....no change. My XML file is only 58MB, I have about 26K songs.

Apple has displayed no interest in fixing the 25K iTunes Match limit fiasco so I can only assume that they will ignore this as well. I dropped iTunes Match because of the horrible way in which they manage collections that exceed their limit. I would gladly pay more for iTunes Match if it would accomodate my collection or pay the current price if it allowed for some means of managing which tunes get matched, but Apple does not provide a fix either way. I can only assume that it is part of some deal they made with satan, I mean the music industry, in order to secure the rights for iTunes Radio.

The least they could do is give some sort of feedback to users when they attempt to access large collections and say "you're screwed and we don't care". It would save a lot of time and frustration in trying to find a solution online that doesn't seem to exist.

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May 4, 2014 9:16 PM in response to bablemem

Exactly, bablemem. I would prefer an honest, "That's screwed up and we don't want to invest the resources to fix it" to Apple Care attempting to deflect case after case by pretending it is "something" the user is doing wrong. I also agree with your complaint against iTunes Match. I know plenty of people who would pay twice the price if only they could put their whole library on without having to play some shenanigans with two iTunes accounts. I thought Apple was supposed to listen to the customer, make life easier, and all the jazz? iTunes was a great step forward, but the inability to use iTunes on our iPhones and iPads has taken all the joy out of it.

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May 10, 2014 4:06 PM in response to Lee Farber

I have the same problem with Home sharing on all my idevices, including the latest iPad Air. I tried Audiotap and it is very nearly what I need. Unfortunately it has not been updated in a while and Airplay does not work in iOs7. Ironically it does on my old iPad 1 which is stuck on iOS5.

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Home sharing on iDevices not loading large library