Up until recently google had blocked car stream via updates to Android auto and play services. The only way to keep car stream working was to keep those two apps rolled back to certain versions and not take updates. Problem is play services auto updates regardless of settings for such, and will randomly disable YouTube auto until roll back again.
Well thekirankumar updated carstream to version 2.0.0 and with it brought instructions to bypass these blocks. You can find it here at his github. The instructions were a little complicated for your average user and even then contained some uneeded steps. So I'm going to summarize....
Update play services and Android auto (woo!).
Install carstream (Android auto) from the github link above.
Then follow his guide step 1-8, I'll qoute...
"1. Start Android Auto on your phone (the phone is not attached to anything at this time)
2. Click on the menu on the top left (three bars)
3. Click "About"
The following steps may already be done. I am including them for reference for newbies.
4. If developer mode is not enabled, click on the bar "About Android Auto" 10 times.
5. Click on the three dot menu (on the top right)
6. Click on "Developer settings"
7. Click on Application Mode and set to "Developer". Also go to the bottom of the developers settings and make sure "Unknown Sources" is checked.
8. Click back, and then go to the three dot menu. Click "Start head unit server"."
Now connect the phone to your car and accept any permissions it may ask you for.
Disconnect the phone, click stop on the head unit server from your notification bar.
Then follow his steps 20-23, I'll qoute...
"20. Now, go to your apps, and start Carstream
21. Click on "Unlock[Root]" and grant Root access when prompted (screenshot below)
22. Reboot the phone
23.Once the phone reboots, connect the phone to your car, and start Android Auto. Go to the speedometer thing (on the lower right side of the screen) and see if Carstream is listed. If it is, give thanks below. If it isn't, I don't know what to tell you."
All done
Worked for me! ?
gooooooood
thnx bro
root or no root?
do i have to root my phone to do this??
ty perry
banditelvis721 said:
do i have to root my phone to do this??
ty perry
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You need root
Works for me as well, but...the videos are portrait, not landscape. Any way to change that?
banditelvis721 said:
do i have to root my phone to do this??
ty perry
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lloydsw said:
Works for me as well, but...the videos are portrait, not landscape. Any way to change that?
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While watching the video, go full screen. When full screen, tap on the video and a little box on the right side will pop up that say either "fil, contain, or fit" I think. Tap on the box to cycle through viewing options
Superb...work fantastic with me.
It's an error on clicking Unlock [Root] in Carstream. I granted Root permissions at the prompt. Still it's a permission denied error.
noidea24 said:
While watching the video, go full screen. When full screen, tap on the video and a little box on the right side will pop up that say either "fil, contain, or fit" I think. Tap on the box to cycle through viewing options
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Worked perfect, thanks!!!
Hey guys. It worked for me! If anyone has any problem using or installing this app, please check out my detailed video on youtube.
Link : https://youtu.be/uLcieEP1-hw
Please comment if i need to improve or your views on it. Thanks
thanks a ton, works perfectly for me on my Pixel 2
was missing this App after AA got updated to v3.0
you rooted your phone?
Rammit said:
Superb...work fantastic with me.
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is it tought to do??
will it erase everything on my phone??
thanks
perry
thanks for this! I can't wait to try it and report back.
Is this work with AA and gps latest version? Confirm please... thank you.
car stream
Horoscope said:
thanks a ton, works perfectly for me on my Pixel 2
was missing this App after AA got updated to v3.0
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so everything works? did you root?? if so what did you use, is it easy, will i lose everything??
thanks
perry
aroy11 said:
It's an error on clicking Unlock [Root] in Carstream. I granted Root permissions at the prompt. Still it's a permission denied error.
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Make sure you have busybox. Though This message usually occurs when the apps aren't updated (either Android auto or play services). Reboot and try again.
banditelvis721 said:
so everything works? did you root?? if so what did you use, is it easy, will i lose everything??
thanks
perry
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It Depends. If your bootloader is already unlocked, you won't loose anything by rooting. If your bootloader is locked then unlocking it (to allow root) will erase everything.
danyAf said:
Is this work with AA and gps latest version? Confirm please... thank you.
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Yes, latest Android auto updates.
znel52 said:
Worked for me!
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Does the phone have to be rooted?
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Hi,
I recently got a wireless charging receiver for the phone and now I get this annoying popup which says to close the micro usb properly to prevent water damage.
This happens also sometimes during charging in the middle of the night.
Can anyone tell me how to disable the popup? To make it clearer, it is not the flashing text that appears when the phone is connected to the charger. ( this can be disabled via xposed module)
The one I am talking about is more like a text with a white background picture.
"for protection against water damage firmly seal the charging cover before use"
Anyone else with the "problem" ?
I am on NEE-I9295XXUBMK2.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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this also happens when I disconnect the device from USB.
No one with this problem?
colida said:
No one with this problem?
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I second that!
I have found battery_cover_notice.xml in systemui\res\layout
There is an battery_cover_notice_image and an battery_cover_notice_message
The Pic is help_img_usb.png in folder systemui\res\drawable-hdpi
Now you can try and delete the battery_cover_notice.xml from the SystemUI
Darkman said:
I have found battery_cover_notice.xml in systemui\res\layout
There is an battery_cover_notice_image and an battery_cover_notice_message
The Pic is help_img_usb.png in folder systemui\res\drawable-hdpi
Now you can try and delete the battery_cover_notice.xml from the SystemUI
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I tried and it worked ( at least the popup doesn't appear anymore) but I do not have a notification area at the top anymore. No clock, Signal or anything.
Perhaps it's because of the odex file? Didn't touch that.
I will try it again. Might be, I did something wrong.....
Thanks
okay thanks for feedback...
I will investigate this....
So is there no non-root way of disabling this?
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Anyone else with the "problem" ?
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I am.
No solution found so far.
Only I remember - that started after OTA update from Samsung in later 2013.
On original software I didn't have such warning.
Before and after is 4.2.2 Android, I didn't notice any changes, so I am lookiing for old firmware to download...
p.s. I also have wireless charger from "indiegogo"
shafty023 said:
So is there no non-root way of disabling this?
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No sorry
Cloud it be that this notice is a toast with a custom theme? You could check it with my app EnhancedToast, and hide it if it is a toast. Enable logging in the app and watch it.And yes, root is required for Xposed. Btw, the Google edition don't show it at all
defim said:
Cloud it be that this notice is a toast with a custom theme? You could check it with my app EnhancedToast, and hide it if it is a toast. Enable logging in the app and watch it.And yes, root is required for Xposed. Btw, the Google edition don't show it at all
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^Mostly what I was going to say, so thanks.
You should check EnhancedToast if you can, and you could always switch ROM's - I'm loving the CM 10.2 ROM, which doesn't have the warning, and offers a lot of other advantages. If a notification comes up in the bar, long-press it and see if comes up with the "app info" button - it could be run through some sort of stock app that you could disable or uninstall altogether.
Hi everyone! I'm new on the forum and in smartphones as well. Rooted GT-i9252 last week. Starting to develop app in future.
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^Mostly what I was going to say, so thanks.
You should check EnhancedToast if you can, and you could always switch ROM's - I'm loving the CM 10.2 ROM, which doesn't have the warning, and offers a lot of other advantages. If a notification comes up in the bar, long-press it and see if comes up with the "app info" button - it could be run through some sort of stock app that you could disable or uninstall altogether.
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Did I switch ROM when I rooted my phone? Is it the same thing?
tiskael said:
If a notification comes up in the bar, ...
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No notifications, just message on bottom of the screen.
tiskael said:
I'm loving the CM 10.2 ROM, which doesn't have the warning
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Any good source to learn more of ROMs? What do I lose if I dump the original, what do I get with some other ROM?
How should I backup? Meaning there's lot's of data:
- contacts and messaging and that stuff
- pictures, music, videos etc
- OS (?)
- ROM
- Apps (downloaded and system)
Maybe someone could explain the best practice to backup ROM,OS and apps.
Thanks in advance, Kaptah.
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Hi everyone! I'm new on the forum and in smartphones as well. Rooted GT-i9252 last week. Starting to develop app in future.
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Welcome
Did I switch ROM when I rooted my phone? Is it the same thing?
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What method of rooting your phone did you use? They are not the same thing, but it is possible to do them both at the one time. If everything looks different, then yes, you would have changed your ROM while rooting.
Any good source to learn more of ROMs? What do I lose if I dump the original, what do I get with some other ROM?
How should I backup? Meaning there's lot's of data:
- contacts and messaging and that stuff
- pictures, music, videos etc
- OS (?)
- ROM
- Apps (downloaded and system)
Maybe someone could explain the best practice to backup ROM,OS and apps.
Thanks in advance, Kaptah.
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Check the link below, it's a good place to start.
http://www.android.gs/root-galaxy-s4-active-international-i9295-and-att-i337-models/
colida said:
Hi,
I recently got a wireless charging receiver for the phone and now I get this annoying popup which says to close the micro usb properly to prevent water damage.
This happens also sometimes during charging in the middle of the night.
Can anyone tell me how to disable the popup? To make it clearer, it is not the flashing text that appears when the phone is connected to the charger. ( this can be disabled via xposed module)
The one I am talking about is more like a text with a white background picture.
"for protection against water damage firmly seal the charging cover before use"
Anyone else with the "problem" ?
I am on NEE-I9295XXUBMK2.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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this also happens when I disconnect the device from USB.
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Install Xposed installer, and then Wanam Xposed, the option you want you can find in the sound options there...
Bartbig said:
Install Xposed installer, and then Wanam Xposed, the option you want you can find in the sound options there...
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I did not find this option ...
araignee said:
I did not find this option ...
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Sorry, my mistake, i checked, but its in the Lockscreen options, almost at the bottom, @ power options there you can "Hide Wireless Charging Dialog"i think that's what you need...
You installed "Wanam xposed"?
Bartbig said:
Sorry, my mistake, i checked, but its in the Lockscreen options, almost at the bottom, @ power options there you can "Hide Wireless Charging Dialog"i think that's what you need...
You installed "Wanam xposed"?
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OK I've found the option but it's not the one I was looking for. This one seems to remove the message when you plug your phone to the power supply. Maybe I'm wrong. Anyway thanks a lot for your help.
colida said:
No one with this problem?
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This problem appeared/reappeared when i upgraded from 4.2.2 to 4.3 (ML2)
After rooting ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2690133 )
and disabling KNOXagent it still gives this warning, which it did not do after the 4.2.2 Active Root.
This is merely an annoyance but if someone figures out a quick way to disable it that would be grand.
i have this issue too. cant wait for a fix for this. just updated to 4.3 a few days ago and having to tap the bubble everytime is just annoying. why the hell would they add these rediculous notifications? its not like att or samsung will stand behind the "waterproof" claim anyway..... water damage weather the door is open or closed means your screwed no matter what.
I've personally tried using the "EnhancedToast" module for xposed and the prompts do not register as toast events. It has to be something else.
Hi there,
My OP is working fine since the update to 4.02 except for 1 thing. The apps I use for recording my running workouts are closing after a while. I have tried different apps (runkeeper, polar beat, Strava) but they are all having the same problem. After a while (not always the same time) they close. All my battery save options are disabled. I tried to lock it in the recents screen.
On 3.x.x roms there was no problem and yes I did a factory reset after the update, my phone is stock no root etc....
I'm thinking about going back to 3.x.x rom if there is no solution for this
robiris said:
Hi there,
My OP is working fine since the update to 4.02 except for 1 thing. The apps I use for recording my running workouts are closing after a while. I have tried different apps (runkeeper, polar beat, Strava) but they are all having the same problem. After a while (not always the same time) they close. All my battery save options are disabled. I tried to lock it in the recents screen.
On 3.x.x roms there was no problem and yes I did a factory reset after the update, my phone is stock no root etc....
I'm thinking about going back to 3.x.x rom if there is no solution for this
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Try switching on for required apps under Settings - Apps - Click Settings icon - Apps auto-launch....
ram4ufriends said:
Try switching on for required apps under Settings - Apps - Click Settings icon - Apps auto-launch....
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Ok.. Thnx.... Haven't tried that... Try it by next workout...but what does it exactly do? Do I've to enable the function? Now I switched it on put the apps in the upper section "allow apps to start automaticly" (translate that because it's in dutch on my phone) and then disabled the function. Is that ok or do I have to leave it on?
Under settings, battery, menu, high power usage apps. Do you have this set to on?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A3000 using Tapatalk
robiris said:
Ok.. Thnx.... Haven't tried that... Try it by next workout...but what does it exactly do? Do I've to enable the function? Now I switched it on put the apps in the upper section "allow apps to start automaticly" (translate that because it's in dutch on my phone) and then disabled the function. Is that ok or do I have to leave it on?
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Not sure what it does...but it worked fine for me
ram4ufriends said:
Not sure what it does...but it worked fine for me
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You have to switch the option on and leave it on like this?
robiris said:
You have to switch the option on and leave it on like this?
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Yes, if you want you can turn off the main one..so you don't need to select individual apps..thats what I did
ram4ufriends said:
Yes, if you want you can turn off the main one..so you don't need to select individual apps..thats what I did
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It looks like this is the solution!!! A few people tried it today ( on other forums ) and it seems to be working. I'll try it today, I'll keep you informed. But I only tell you if it worked and not my stats hahaha.
01-02 : I did a run today and it worked!!!
I have wanted to move from my regular android head unit to Android Auto for a while, but some of my favorite things to listen to while driving to work don't have regular podcasts. So I have to watch them on YouTube. If anyone has used this, please let me know if it is working well. I really want to get a higher quality head unit, and this would definitely motivate me to do it. Here is a link to a video example of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9AjJW0H93Y
http://www.thekirankumar.com/blog/
Yes it is working perfectly fine. I've just recently started using it. It also has inbuilt internet browser and u can also watch videos from your device's internal or sd storage. But i prefer using AnyAutoAudio app while driving because its much safer as it plays youtube on the background n u dont get distracted by the video too
bert.ba2 said:
http://www.thekirankumar.com/blog/
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It seems to work well
"Apr 2018 : Google has blocked all custom apps on Android Auto, hence this app won't work anymore." ((
Someone figured out a solution for this? Like making an Xposed module for the Google services.
I am also interested since, from April, it does not work with my daughter's displeasure anymore
there is a solution for no-root
ChipKng said:
"Apr 2018 : Google has blocked all custom apps on Android Auto, hence this app won't work anymore." ((
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fabioalessandro said:
I am also interested since, from April, it does not work with my daughter's displeasure anymore
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You can downgrade the Google Play Service to 12.21.
It works. And also using Android Auto v2.95
But I choose mirroring app Android Auto over the carstream.
IAmScorpionz said:
You can downgrade the Google Play Service to 12.21.
It works. And also using Android Auto v2.95
But I choose mirroring app Android Auto over the carstream.
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Link to this app please?
DocBeech said:
Link to this app please?
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Sorry for late reply..
You can download the GPS from here.
For the android auto you can search it in the apkmirror too.
Works 1-2 days last week,this week no......need some solution to fix update of GPS.
DocBeech said:
Link to this app please?
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stasiof said:
Works 1-2 days last week,this week no......need some solution to fix update of GPS.
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If you have no root, then you have to re-install the GPS every time its update.
If not, then you won't get the app working.
If you're rooted user, then you can use the lucky patcher in my case and searching for update in GPS and then disable the package.
In my case, I used the following step below based on my experienced:
1. Open LuckyPatcher
2. Tap search box
3. Search for Google Play Services
4. Tap the Google Play Services
5. Choose Menu of Patches then click Yes.
6. Choose change the app components
7. Tap the disable components 'pm disable' method in the first row
8. Then search for update and you can disable:
com.google.android .gms.update.SystemUpdateActivity (in tab Activities)
com.google.android.location.internal.NlpNetworkProviderSettingUpdateReceiver (In tab receiver)
com.google.android.lgms.update.SystemUpdateService
9. Just enjoy it! :good::good:
Already using this for months and no auto update for Google Play Services. But I'm using GPS 12.6.85 with the AA mirror and Android Auto 3.2.58 on rooted devices. And I'm not using the carstream again but using AA mirror and I can play youtube or even all of the apps on my phone in the head unit. FYI the carstream won't work in my version. I haven't tried it though.
Always Have a full functional Backup. Just in case!
Disclaimer: I will not be held responsible for any damage or loss caused by following those steps.
hello
i already enabled unknown sources with developer options
need help pls
I don’t know what your ‘cracked’ apk is supposed to do, if AA is not available in your region, you can download the app from Apkmirror or one of the other sites.
kk131 said:
I don’t know what your ‘cracked’ apk is supposed to do, if AA is not available in your region, you can download the app from Apkmirror or one of the other sites.
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i was talking about spotify cracked apk
machine1104 said:
i was talking about spotify cracked apk
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Mindreading was never my strong point.
kk131 said:
Mindreading was never my strong point.
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yeah sorry mb
any idea anyway?
machine1104 said:
yeah sorry mb
any idea anyway?
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I've just tested. If I use AA interface on my phone then I only see the Google audio apps - play music and podcasts. If I use AA remote display on my tablet (I use head unit reloaded) the I see all audio apps installed on my phone
kk131 said:
I've just tested. If I use AA interface on my phone then I only see the Google audio apps - play music and podcasts. If I use AA remote display on my tablet (I use head unit reloaded) the I see all audio apps installed on my phone
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i see spotify in both scenarios but in both it doesnt work (apk is working fine alone obviously)
machine1104 said:
i see spotify in both scenarios but in both it doesnt work (apk is working fine alone obviously)
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enable develop er options in android auto and check unkonwn sources..then reboot
Umesh1041 said:
enable develop er options in android auto and check unkonwn sources..then reboot
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already done as i said in first post
machine1104 said:
i see spotify in both scenarios but in both it doesnt work (apk is working fine alone obviously)
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I've loaded AA again, I can use all the apps. Loading Spotify gave a 'no internet' error. I disabled 'add wireless projections to settings' in developer options and now it works.
Other thought is you could clear AA cache & data and set it up again.
kk131 said:
I've loaded AA again, I can use all the apps. Loading Spotify gave a 'no internet' error. I disabled 'add wireless projections to settings' in developer options and now it works.
Other thought is you could clear AA cache & data and set it up again.
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i dont have that option in AA
why?
Android auto is not available in Greece and now after last update the apkmirror is not connecting at all....any help please?
machine1104 said:
i dont have that option in AA
why?
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It has to be enabled in developer options.
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It has to be enabled in developer options.
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-.- i dont have that option in developer settings
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-.- i dont have that option in developer settings
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exactly
i dont have it
After seeing the articles about the new files being in the latest beta version I took a dive in and looked to see how to enable it. Here's some basic steps for that.
1. You will need to be rooted and on the latest beta. "7.3.120244-release.daily"2. Download a database editor, I used SQLite Editor.3. Open SQLite and under "apps" section navigate to Google Play Services and open it.4. Scroll down to phenotype.db and select it.5. Look for "flags" and open it.6. On the top select "set filter" input Coolwalk__enabled.7. change all bootVal from 0 to 1.8. Now search for cakewalk and do the same.9. Lastly search for MirrorApp__enabled and change those.
Now just restart your phone and connect to Android auto. You will need to enable coolwalk on the head unit settings. To switch from full screen and condensed press and hold the new UI home button. I need another phone to show off cast, but it does work. You just can't do Netflix/Hulu what not. You also need to be in park. I haven't found what to change to eliminate that. Anyone else wants to help give it a shot.
UPDATE: if you have sqlite3 installed with magisk you can also create a trigger like so in termux.
Code:
Su
Sqlite3
.open /data/data/com.google.android.gms/databases/phenotype.db
CREATE TRIGGER after_update
AFTER UPDATE ON Flags
BEGIN
UPDATE Flags SET boolVal=1 WHERE name='Coolwalk__enabled';UPDATE Flags SET boolVal=1 WHERE name='MirrorApp__enabled';UPDATE Flags SET boolVal=1 WHERE name LIKE 'Coolwalk__%' AND boolVal=0;
END;
works fine, thank you
working! maps looks a bit bugged when navigation is on (can't see road indications) but probably is just a matter of time they fix it... thanks bro!!
I enabled all the flags but can't get the option...anything I'm missing? I'm on Android 12 and latest AA 7.3 beta
@niccotaglia are you using exactly the android auto version as described "7.3.120244-release.daily"? if not you should try this
b0uNz said:
@niccotaglia are you using exactly the android auto version as described "7.3.120244-release.daily"? if not you should try this
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I was using 7.3.120444. Will try 120244
Works great! I tried it on both the 7.3.120244 and the 7.3.120444 beta version and both worked. I did have to revert all the tweaks from AA AIO Tweaker and uninstall the app first to get it to work.
Still not working...I tried everything imaginable but nothing works.
niccotaglia said:
Still not working...I tried everything imaginable but nothing works.
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Are you running any other Android Auto tweaks? Make sure your imputs are being saved before going on to the next one
Eazii said:
Are you running any other Android Auto tweaks? Make sure your imputs are being saved before going on to the next one
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I ended up nuking Play services data and starting from a fresh database. I used AIO Tweaker to enable it and now it works
Can someone give me more information about the Cast function?
niccotaglia said:
I ended up nuking Play services data and starting from a fresh database. I used AIO Tweaker to enable it and now it works
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Which option to use in AIO Tweaker to enable it? Did you still change the boolVal using SQLEditor for play service?
purespin said:
Which option to use in AIO Tweaker to enable it? Did you still change the boolVal using SQLEditor for play service?
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These 3. And no, i didn't do any manual database editing
Perhaps we can use the cast function for Screen2Auto and Fermata in the future as Google always tries to block 3rd party apps.
niccotaglia said:
View attachment 5527001
These 3. And no, i didn't do any manual database editing
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Which Version of AA are you using?
Works well!
But there is a little issue where screen goes totally black and android auto being unusable once i hold the home button to get the condensed UI!
Snake.s9 said:
Works well!
But there is a little issue where screen goes totally black and android auto being unusable once i hold the home button to get the condensed UI!
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Snake.s9 said:
Works well!
But there is a little issue where screen goes totally black and android auto being unusable once i hold the home button to get the condensed UI!
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Yes, I randomly got the same black screen too, although the bottom bar is still visible/clickable. Restart AA will be back to normal. I think it's just a bug in the AA beta.
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Yes, I randomly got the same black screen too, although the bottom bar is still visible/clickable. Restart AA will be back to normal. I think it's just a bug in the AA beta.
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Which version of AA are you using?
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Which version of AA are you using?
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7.3.120244