I can't play many mp3 files because Amarok shows to me this error message:

amarok requires an additional plugin to decode this file
The following plugin is required:
ID3 tag demuxer
Do you want to search for this now?

P.S.

• VLC and Kaffeine can run these files.
• I'm using Mint KDE 14 (ubutnu 12.10)
• Amarok Version 2.6.0 Using KDE 4.9.5

which phonon backend? if gstreamer try vlc

You probably just don't have all the gstreamer codecs installed that you need. Please make sure you only use the codecs for the gstreamer version you have installed.

google01103 wrote:which phonon backend? if gstreamer try vlc

I want to use gstreamer because it supports many beautiful things in Amarok ex Equalizer

Mamarok wrote:You probably just don't have all the gstreamer codecs installed that you need. Please make sure you only use the codecs for the gstreamer version you have installed.

How can I know which lib is missing? I continue error message by QApt but it goes to nothing

I didn't say lib, I said codec. Just look for gstreamer plugin in your package manager.

Hi This issue has recently (7 days) started happening to my installation of amarok.

is there a solution?

Thanks,

M

mudlark:
- you get the exact same message as original poster?
- you using the gstreamer backend?
if so you are probably missing a gstreamer plugin package, probably the one named gstreamer0.10-fluendo-mp3 or similar if its mp3's you are trying to play

google01103 wrote:mudlark:
- you get the exact same message as original poster?
- you using the gstreamer backend?
if so you are probably missing a gstreamer plugin package, probably the one named gstreamer0.10-fluendo-mp3 or similar if its mp3's you are trying to play

Hi,

Exactly the same message.
I'm using gstreamer backend.
I'm trying to play flac files and amarok worked fine until recently. Unfortunately I can't tell you when or after which upgrade this issue started.

I've changed to the vlc backend and amarok works fine.
m

Hi,

I've sorted out what I have done wrong.

The problem was caused by the "file type options" of a shortcut having changed to amarok rather than dolphin.

I am pretty sure that I have caused this problem by trying to play folders with music files within. (If that make sense). Right clicking a folder and "open with" amarok or something similar.

This issue is causing incorrect diagnosis of the problem by amarok. If anyone agrees with this analysis I will post the issue with amarok.

NOTE : Subsequently unable to recreate this problem.

BTW, I'm still have same issue although all gstreamer packages already installed!
http://imgur.com/iQkSdPN

P.S. I'm using Mint KDE 15

mbnoimi wrote:I'm still have same issue although all gstreamer packages already installed!
http://imgur.com/iQkSdPN

P.S. I'm using Mint KDE 15

Have you tried the file association issue that i seem to have created all on my own?

Have you tried the file association issue that i seem to have created all on my own?

yes

mudlark wrote:

mbnoimi wrote:I'm still have same issue although all gstreamer packages already installed!
http://imgur.com/iQkSdPN

P.S. I'm using Mint KDE 15

Have you tried the file association issue that i seem to have created all on my own?

PS I can't recreate my own solution? Very odd.

mbnoimi - you need to update you post so people are aware, I'd just assumed it was working after not hearing back

things to try:
- will they play in Dragon Player? as it uses Phonon backend it will help pinpoint cause
- does Amarok play them with VLC back end - again pinpoint cause

also, 2.6 is an old version 2.7 is current and 2.8 is in beta could you update