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Casio G-Shock Bluetooth 4.0 wristwatch and WP8 support?

Hi!
I'll soon get the fantastic Casio G-Shock with Bluetooth 4.0 link function - which normally works with iOS and Android OS. As i also have a Nokia Lumia 920 additional to my iPhone I'd like to use it with this new gadget. Is there any possibility to convert the existing Android App into a working WP8 App? Any solutions out there?
best regards,
Oliver

Nope, no chance. Thank Microsoft for the restriction.
I'm a GShock fan btw. Tough Solar with auto illuminator, black on black my favorite watch.

vetvito said:
Nope, no chance. Thank Microsoft for the restriction.
I'm a GShock fan btw. Tough Solar with auto illuminator, black on black my favorite watch.
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G5600E? And how is it MSFT's fault?

matthew5025 said:
G5600E? And how is it MSFT's fault?
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Was that a serious question? It couldn't be, it can't be. Seriously?
They don't allow it.

vetvito said:
Was that a serious question? It couldn't be, it can't be. Seriously?
They don't allow it.
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How do they not allow it? Bluetooth APIs are open, heck, you can even open bluetooth sockets and transmit raw data over them (unlike NFC, which is limited to NDEF formats). It's up to Casio to make the app. If Casio decides WP is not a big enough market, fair enough. They could release the protocols the watch are using, and developers can make an app for them.

matthew5025 said:
How do they not allow it? Bluetooth APIs are open, heck, you can even open bluetooth sockets and transmit raw data over them (unlike NFC, which is limited to NDEF formats). It's up to Casio to make the app. If Casio decides WP is not a big enough market, fair enough. They could release the protocols the watch are using, and developers can make an app for them.
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Smh. You obviously know how to use the internet, clearly you do because you're on this board.
How about searching the internet for the kind of access Casio needs. Its more than a simple app that is needed.
Apple just added the functionality IOS 5 & 6.
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vetvito said:
Smh. You obviously know how to use the internet, clearly you do because you're on this board.
How about searching the internet for the kind of access Casio needs. Its more than a simple app that is needed.
Apple just added the functionality IOS 5 & 6.
Sent from my Lumia 900 using Board Express
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Do you mean BT 4.0? I'm using the HTC 8X and according to the FCC, the tested the 8X WITH BT 4.0.

matthew5025 said:
Do you mean BT 4.0? I'm using the HTC 8X and according to the FCC, the tested the 8X WITH BT 4.0.
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Wow that's amazing! Bluetooth 4.0.
You're still missing the required SPP and MAP profiles.
Try researching and understanding next time.
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Have the decision!
Hi!
Try this
Bluetooth LE Connector for Windows Phone (www windowsphone com/s?appid=d95e1ee2-a9b5-4377-81ef-c7504f4b6684)
best regards,
GWolf
Benz-Driver said:
Hi!
I'll soon get the fantastic Casio G-Shock with Bluetooth 4.0 link function - which normally works with iOS and Android OS. As i also have a Nokia Lumia 920 additional to my iPhone I'd like to use it with this new gadget. Is there any possibility to convert the existing Android App into a working WP8 App? Any solutions out there?
best regards,
Oliver
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Porting Android Auto to existing Windows CE car headunits

Hey folks. Apologies if this is in the wrong area. Now that Android Auto is announced (http://www.android.com/auto/), I know there are lots of folks with Windows CE-based car headunits. I'm wondering if we could start a conversation about getting Android Auto set up on those head units. I have no idea what would be involved, but I want to see if it's a possibility for discussion.

I would also be interested in this if it is possible to port it to other windows or Microsoft based systems.

Yeah I'm bumping this for sure - I've got Microsoft Sync in mine, but it's the non-touch version, so I'm not sure if Android Auto could be configured for that hardware...

You can pretty much forget about this idea right now guys. Even the most advanced and most recent CE head units use hardware that is so outdated that even 1st gen android phones look cutting edge in comparsion (typically 400-800mhz single core processors and 128-256mb of ram). Even if it was somehow done it would be a serious pain in the behind to use.

Simply put no it will not happen
99.9 percent of windows ce devices are armv6
Only first gen android runs on that and android 5.0 requires atleast armv7
Ot would require a complete rewrite of android from the ground up and thats 2-3 yrs work if you can find a team of about 30 devs all willing to give up their day jobs to do it for free
90 percent of all android head units available already will not see auto at all just like all the android watches that will mever receive wear
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silent_bob52637 said:
Simply put no it will not happen
99.9 percent of windows ce devices are armv6
Only first gen android runs on that and android 5.0 requires atleast armv7
Ot would require a complete rewrite of android from the ground up and thats 2-3 yrs work if you can find a team of about 30 devs all willing to give up their day jobs to do it for free
90 percent of all android head units available already will not see auto at all just like all the android watches that will mever receive wear
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That's assuming that Android Auto is running full-blown Android. My understanding is that the phone is doing all of the heavy lifting and the head unit is effectively a "dumb display" similar to MirrorLink. If that's the case, then the head unit doesn't need to do much and they are probably using some pretty low-spec hardware already. Now, if you're trying to get Android 5.0 on these systems so you can run Android Auto without a separate phone, then I agree - most headunits will not be able to handle that with their low specs
Anybody have any info on what the head unit is actually running on an Android Auto system? Does Google provide anything as an example, or is it strictly APIs and left unto the car/HU manufacturers to figure it out?

tbkdan said:
That's assuming that Android Auto is running full-blown Android. My understanding is that the phone is doing all of the heavy lifting and the head unit is effectively a "dumb display" similar to MirrorLink. If that's the case, then the head unit doesn't need to do much and they are probably using some pretty low-spec hardware already. Now, if you're trying to get Android 5.0 on these systems so you can run Android Auto without a separate phone, then I agree - most headunits will not be able to handle that with their low specs
Anybody have any info on what the head unit is actually running on an Android Auto system? Does Google provide anything as an example, or is it strictly APIs and left unto the car/HU manufacturers to figure it out?
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Android 5.0
Android wear
And android auto are all the same os
Need the same type of specs just look at the moto 360 and lg watch
Way to powerful to have on a windows ce device
The watches are also nothing more then a notification mirror on a digital watch with specs of over 1ghz cpu and 512mb ram the most powerdul windows ce device is the htc hd2
Which runs a 1ghz cpu and 512 mb of ram in the eu model
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silent_bob52637 said:
Android 5.0
Android wear
And android auto are all the same os
Need the same type of specs just look at the moto 360 and lg watch
Way to powerful to have on a windows ce device
The watches are also nothing more then a notification mirror on a digital watch with specs of over 1ghz cpu and 512mb ram the most powerdul windows ce device is the htc hd2
Which runs a 1ghz cpu and 512 mb of ram in the eu model
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www . androidcentral . com/all-you-need-know-about-android-auto
This one's important to remember. Android Auto is on your phone, not embedded into the car. This is the same approach Apple took with CarPlay and is probably the best way to go about it. The auto manufacturers build support for the platform into their own systems – many built on top of the BlackBerry owned QNX OS – and then Android Auto becomes visible to you when you connect your phone.
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The head unit is not running Android (although I suppose it could). The head unit is running whatever OS the manufacturer wants and interacts with the phone, acting as somewhat of a dumb terminal to display information from the phone. The phone is running the meat and potatoes of the Android Auto solution.

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Does anyone know of a car infotainment system that has been rooted? I am thinking of installing one in my 2005 Subaru Outback and am hoping to have something that I can install my preferred apps on. I know I can use my Nexus 7 to do it but I'd prefer more of a 'drop in' unit.

bbc0 said:
Does anyone know of a car infotainment system that has been rooted? I am thinking of installing one in my 2005 Subaru Outback and am hoping to have something that I can install my preferred apps on. I know I can use my Nexus 7 to do it but I'd prefer more of a 'drop in' unit.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...4-4-2-kitkat-head-unit-newsmy-carpad-t2865525
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660662

That's not android auto for Windows CE, but this app Easyconnected allows you to mirror everything from your Android phone through usb cable. Just activate usb debugging on developer options.
I know it's in Chinese, but nothing that Google translator couldn't help.
http://www.carbit.cn/

rvbeppler said:
http://www.carbit.cn/
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Good link. Now if someone could get it running on their own HU

rewen said:
Good link. Now if someone could get it running on their own HU
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I've got to run it on my Hyundai OEM navigation, made by Motrex. It works perfectly, but I had to use an old version to change the language to English, hacking the zip file with languages, I've exchanged the file name with English phrases to the Chinese file name.
In the newer versions, this zip file has a password and I didn't find another way to exchange the language from Chinese.

Can you elaborate on how you got it working? I've got a 2013 Santa Fe Sport (Limited; nav) and would kill for this. I've been searching junkyards for 2017 head units lol

I've used total commander disguised as an update (renamed it as update.exe inside the folder update) on a flash drive, and the my head unit recognize it as an update.
When I go to settings - > update, total commander opens and after it I can run whenever program I want.
P.S. only works in Motrex headunits which are used by Hyundai in Russia and Latin America. European, Korean and American cars use another head units.
Source: http://www.santa3.ru/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=1736
http://sorento.kia-club.ru/forum/viewtopic.php?f=86&t=32135
(Used Google chrome to translate it)
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rvbeppler said:
P.S. only works in Motrex headunits which are used by Hyundai in Russia and Latin America. European, Korean and American cars use another head units.
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What a shame.. I wonder if I can find anything for the North American head unit..

Hi guys. I install the application from carbit.cn , it is a good software, I was able to mirroring my Android phones (Samsung S4 and S6 edge also S4 mini ) to WinCe 6.0 , but I want to have this app in English , not in Chinese , I tried to rename the file from zip archive languages, res_Lang_CHN.xml to res_Lang_EN.xml , because in app the isn't a option to change language, but the program remain in chinese language, I saw just a few words are translated , the zip file has a password, I can't extract the xml file to be able to change it , have you any idea how I can do this ? Also there is an android app called CarMan.apk , witch is also in chinese , how I can skip not to install ?
Regards,
Emil

I am directly send mail to carbit. They don't share pass or language package​ but customer service send another program to me now I am using Turkish.
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hzr34 said:
I am directly send mail to carbit. They don't share pass or language package​ but customer service send another program to me now I am using Turkish.
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What's that another program? Can you share it with us?
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Porting Android Auto to Aftermarket Android Headunit?

So I have a DVD headunit which I purchased last year it has better specs than those of Windows CEs but still was wondering what is the minimum required hardware to run Android Auto or to port it?
the one i have is this > http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/295405311.html?orderId=60478515687114
It would be great if I could run a newer version of Android on that.
thanks

panos_27 said:
You can't
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Anything is possible.
It's just "very, very difficult" without Google's source code.
Without the Google code (which I doubt will be released), or code from a non-trivial reverse engineering project, I think it would become merely "very difficult", especially for Chinese devices with no documentation.

tatail said:
So I have a DVD headunit which I purchased last year it has better specs than those of Windows CEs but still was wondering what is the minimum required hardware to run Android Auto or to port it?
the one i have is this > http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/295405311.html?orderId=60478515687114
It would be great if I could run a newer version of Android on that.
thanks
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I thought i'd bump this because i have found something that may interest you after looking for something similar for ages:
It's called automate https:// plus.google. com/communities/102908788212710276577 it's a clone of android auto that you can install as an apk and looks amazing!

stewartie4 said:
I thought i'd bump this because i have found something that may interest you after looking for something similar for ages:
It's called automate https:// plus.google. com/communities/102908788212710276577 it's a clone of android auto that you can install as an apk and looks amazing!
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hey thanks for the link, but do you think this will be able to run on Android 2.3?

stewartie4 said:
I thought i'd bump this because i have found something that may interest you after looking for something similar for ages:
It's called automate https:// plus.google. com/communities/102908788212710276577 it's a clone of android auto that you can install as an apk and looks amazing!
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Automate is an app that looks somewhat, sort of similar to AA, but it's not AA, and it won't be able to take advantage of all the AA enhancements Google will be putting out over the next several years.
I've written an Android Auto Headunit app that can turn a tablet or phone into a basic AA compatible headunit. It works with the standard Google AA app and will continue to support it as it, and my app, get new features.
Tablets on a dashboard have some disadvantages compared to "real" head units.
So I'm now looking at the most popular Chinese headunits, and I'd like to try to get my app to run on the more popular ones at least. If it looks more or less like a standard Android device, which is pretty likely, it should work...
I'm about to post release #2 of my app on my thread in this section if anyone wants to try.

mikereidis said:
Automate is an app that looks somewhat, sort of similar to AA, but it's not AA, and it won't be able to take advantage of all the AA enhancements Google will be putting out over the next several years.
I've written an Android Auto Headunit app that can turn a tablet or phone into a basic AA compatible headunit. It works with the standard Google AA app and will continue to support it as it, and my app, get new features.
Tablets on a dashboard have some disadvantages compared to "real" head units.
So I'm now looking at the most popular Chinese headunits, and I'd like to try to get my app to run on the more popular ones at least. If it looks more or less like a standard Android device, which is pretty likely, it should work...
I'm about to post release #2 of my app on my thread in this section if anyone wants to try.
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My week keeps getting better! does your app support jellybean? as I know a lot of headunits out there (even good spec ones) are stuck on 4.1
Thanks!

stewartie4 said:
My week keeps getting better! does your app support jellybean? as I know a lot of headunits out there (even good spec ones) are stuck on 4.1
Thanks!
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It seemed to work on my stock Xperia P with 4.1.
It's currently configured to require 4.0 minimum, but there is some small chance it could even run on 2.3, if a good H264 decoder is present.

Android Auto/CarHome Ultra

I like Android Auto on my 2018 Hyudnai SFSAWD. However, I have another app on my Note 8 (not Rooted) that is called CarHome Ultra and have used it for years. It is much cleaner and has many more options that just Android Auto.
My question is there anyone who is familiar with CarHome Ultra and knows of a way to display/use that when in Android Auto?
My Note 8 is big, but the Display on the car is much bigger and better for driving.
CarHome is on Google Play and has so many options.
Here is a video on the apk and what it does. Much cleaner and more capability than just Android Auto.
Any comments/suggestions appreciated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATHzb5HSPRQ

asctony said:
I like Android Auto on my 2018 Hyudnai SFSAWD. However, I have another app on my Note 8 (not Rooted) that is called CarHome Ultra and have used it for years. It is much cleaner and has many more options that just Android Auto.
My question is there anyone who is familiar with CarHome Ultra and knows of a way to display/use that when in Android Auto?
My Note 8 is big, but the Display on the car is much bigger and better for driving.
CarHome is on Google Play and has so many options.
Here is a video on the apk and what it does. Much cleaner and more capability than just Android Auto.
Any comments/suggestions appreciated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATHzb5HSPRQ
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I guess it is Mirror Link application. It's different (than AA) standard that need to be supported by your car audio and your smartphone.
The apps have to use valid certificates and then Mirror Link can be used with CarHome app.
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I guess it is Mirror Link application. It's different (than AA) standard that need to be supported by your car audio and your smartphone.
The apps have to use valid certificates and then Mirror Link can be used with CarHome app.
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Thanks for your info. I guess there is no way for this to happen. I would really like to see something like this incorporated into AA. So much functionality.

In case it is a standalone car dashboard application, you can use AA Mirror to mirror it to your Android Auto head unit.

Download will try later and let everyone know.

Tried this apk today in the WiFi and USB modes to no success. See Attch. The apk works on my phone but only has options for:
1. Mirror to PC
2. Mirror to Phone
I do require some clarification. What do you mean by:
1. Standalone car dashboard app? (I assume that CarHome Ultra is that since I can use that in my car(s) and get all functionality on the Note 8 screen.)
2. Android Auto head unit? ( I assume that is my Hyundai AV Display on my dash.)
Thanks for your time and info. I do appreciate it greatly.

Please check this link to get an idea of mirroring your screen to your AndroidAuto head unit:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...irror-screen-android-auto-disucssion-t3734180
Please check this thread for a simplified guide to set it up:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfGTI/comments/9f07de/howto_mirror_your_phone_screen_with_android_auto/
It is fairly simple to get it running and you should be able to view(mirror) and control the CarHome Ultra app from your phone to your car display (provided it supports Android Auto).

Hateislove said:
Please check this link to get an idea of mirroring your screen to your AndroidAuto head unit:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...irror-screen-android-auto-disucssion-t3734180
Please check this thread for a simplified guide to set it up:
https://www.reddit.com/r/GolfGTI/comments/9f07de/howto_mirror_your_phone_screen_with_android_auto/
It is fairly simple to get it running and you should be able to view(mirror) and control the CarHome Ultra app from your phone to your car display (provided it supports Android Auto).
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Thank you very much for the help and info you have provided. I'm sure others will also find this very valuable.
I do have a Note 8, not rooted. My 2018 Hyundai SF Sports AWD does have Android Auto and it is really great.
The only thing that I don't like about the Hyundai AA is that it does not indicate Speed, Compass, and is somewhat limited on the apps that you can use in AA.
I would have assumed that if AA was running Android it would have allowed all Android APKs to be run just like a phone. JMHO!
However, I do understand that their are limitations on all software. If only CarHome Ultra was certified to run on AA, that would really solve the problem. I did write CarHome Ultra Support and asked if they could do something to make this app compatible with AA. Still have not heard back from them.
Again, Thank you for all the help and info. People like you make this forum a valuable asset to all who visit this site.

You're welcome, my friend.
Sadly, Android Auto has very limited capabilities and many, many restrictions with regard to its usage and modifications at this point. Please note that Android Auto is not the same as Android. If your car unit supports only AA, your experience will be very limited. However, there are many members who are trying to make the best of it and developing new ways of tweaking it (AA Mirror mentioned above is an example).
IMHO, you're better off with a head unit that has its own processor and runs complete Android by itself. The possibilities with these head units are endless as they feature a complete Android environment unlike Android Auto.
Hope you have a great weekend.

Hateislove said:
You're welcome, my friend. IMHO, you're better off with a head unit that has its own processor and runs complete Android by itself. The possibilities with these head units are endless as they feature a complete Android environment unlike Android Auto.
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Still have not found a solution since I do not want to ROOT my phone. What head unit has its own processor and runs complete Android by itself?
Thank you again my friend for your time and help!!!!

asctony said:
Still have not found a solution since I do not want to ROOT my phone. What head unit has its own processor and runs complete Android by itself?
Thank you again my friend for your time and help!!!!
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There are many available online. You can also ask your local car accessories shop. Its better to invest in something with good specs though it might be a little pricey.
Let me know if you need any further help.

Hateislove said:
There are many available online. You can also ask your local car accessories shop. Its better to invest in something with good specs though it might be a little pricey. Let me know if you need any further help.
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Totally confused with your reply. Don't know what a local car accessories shop can provide with me trying to mirror CarHome on my AA. I just think that AA is good, but very limited in using Android Apks unless you are looking for all the news Apks. JMHO!
I do say Thank you! You really try to help. I greatly appreciate it.

asctony said:
Still have not found a solution since I do not want to ROOT my phone. What head unit has its own processor and runs complete Android by itself?
Thank you again my friend for your time and help!!!!
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asctony said:
Totally confused with your reply. Don't know what a local car accessories shop can provide with me trying to mirror CarHome on my AA. I just think that AA is good, but very limited in using Android Apks unless you are looking for all the news Apks. JMHO!
I do say Thank you! You really try to help. I greatly appreciate it.
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You asked which head unit runs Android by itself. My answer was for that.
If you want to run APKs or mirror your screen to your head unit, you will have to root your phone, I guess.

[Q] Bluetooth tethering, Android phone to Android Head Unit

Hello everyone,
I am getting more and more information to buy an android car radio.
However, I have a question and it is difficult to find an answer : In 2019, it is finally possible to share the internet connection of my android phone to the car stereo using bluetooth?
Thanks.

Yes, it is.
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Not on MTCx platforms, no.

marchnz said:
Not on MTCx platforms, no.
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I can do it successfully on a chinese vw oem-style 2017 android headunit, though it's sluggish, dead-slow.