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[Q] Mirror Link

I am trying to get Samsung's car mode app to work via mirror link with my Pioneer appradio 3. When I go into the settings/more/mirrorlink, only the phone app shows up as working. Does anybody have any other working options or know how to get Samsung's working?
Also, my phone does connect to the radio.

rcklesslydriven said:
I am trying to get Samsung's car mode app to work via mirror link with my Pioneer appradio 3. When I go into the settings/more/mirrorlink, only the phone app shows up as working. Does anybody have any other working options or know how to get Samsung's working?
Also, my phone does connect to the radio.
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Does the radio have bluetooth? I believe mirror link only works with tvs that are wifi enabled. The radio must have wifi connected and you can see the radio in mirror link but other than that it wont work

The radio says its mirror link enabled. If you check the website for mirror link its actually a system used to send info from a phone to a car. And the setting in the phone says to connect to your car through USB.

Short answer mirrorlink is broken the current version 1.1 does not work with the older version 1.0 on older head units like appradio 3, I have a htc one m9 with the same issue.

Thanks fort the reply. Hopefully they can get this figured out.

AA (Galaxy S6 and S4) stopped working on Skoda Fabia 2016

Hi,
I used to be able to launch android auto on my galaxy s6 Skoda Fabia 2016. It also used to work with a galaxy s4.
About a month ago (or more), it stopped working:
When I connect the phone, AA is launched but the exists and the USB connection is reset. I can see in my task manager that AA is active in background.
I can connect with MirrorLink, but I rather use AA.
The car didn't go through any upgrades so I guess the blame is at AA.
I tried replacing USB cables, resetting the AA on my phone, changing USB connection from MTP to all other possible options... nothing helps.
Any ideas?

AA found that new version is available, but you are somehow frozen during inicialization.
Please provide following info:
1. AA version (go to Application Manager -> current is 1.6.281040
2. in Application manager press FORCE STOP for AA. If you have any cash data for AA, remove it
3. (OPTIONAL). IN skoda HeadUnit, go to settings -> Factory Reset -> Navigate to FUllink/SkodaLink/Whatever link and have reset of AA/Mirrorlink
4. check in mobile, that AA is not running. If yes, clear it from memory!
5. connect via USB, go to Headunit and launch Android Auto. You should go thru setup phase and everything should work.
Fast check if you need update of AA:
Launch AA application, if you see Update/Upgrade banner, you need to perform above. If you are unsure, create a screenshot and i can advise.
Mgx

skfree said:
AA found that new version is available, but you are somehow frozen during inicialization.
Please provide following info:
1. AA version (go to Application Manager -> current is 1.6.281040
2. in Application manager press FORCE STOP for AA. If you have any cash data for AA, remove it
3. (OPTIONAL). IN skoda HeadUnit, go to settings -> Factory Reset -> Navigate to FUllink/SkodaLink/Whatever link and have reset of AA/Mirrorlink
4. check in mobile, that AA is not running. If yes, clear it from memory!
5. connect via USB, go to Headunit and launch Android Auto. You should go thru setup phase and everything should work.
Fast check if you need update of AA:
Launch AA application, if you see Update/Upgrade banner, you need to perform above. If you are unsure, create a screenshot and i can advise.
Mgx
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Thanks for the instructions but it didn't help
My AA version is 1.6.281040. No update\upgrade banner when I open the app.
I tried all of the above steps (force stop + clear data and cache + factory reset my car smartlink) but the result is the same:
When I try to connect the car- AA launches and immediately goes to the background and the connection fails.
Any other ideas?
How can I debug this?

questions
Hi,
1. before launching AA, is bluetooth on your phone activated and you are paired with Skoda HeadUnit? You should be able to make a call via HeadUnit with buttons on wheel/buttons on headunit. Working bluetooth connection is mandatory prereq for working AA yet (USB cable is just not enough)
2. USB cable - i have seen situations, when setup has been not working with long cable or chinese fake cable. Try to use short original factory cable 0.3m maximum from Samsung (should be white), this works
3. what ROM are you using? Its original rom from SAMSUNG? If yes, please indicate build number+version. If not, this may be problem as non-original rom doesn't support DPIchange yet.
4. You can enable devel mode. enable usb debugging on android side + in AA - follow http://www.androidexplained.com/android-auto-developer-mode/
5. do you see on mobile at least ANDROID AUTO label for second?
6. where are you located? S6 is oficially supported phone on SkodaHU, so you may also ask support from importer via dealer.

Hey,
over at the Mazda headunit project, with a opensource custom AA, there is problems too. It appears that a new version of "Google Play Services" broke AA.
Play services is a sort of API that broker things like GPS and USB for apps.
Last working version is 9.0.83. Your timeline fits with the issue of the affected versions. Please send a bug report to Google to get them to fix it : [email protected]

larxxor said:
Hey,
over at the Mazda headunit project, with a opensource custom AA, there is problems too. It appears that a new version of "Google Play Services" broke AA.
Play services is a sort of API that broker things like GPS and USB for apps.
Last working version is 9.0.83. Your timeline fits with the issue of the affected versions. Please send a bug report to Google to get them to fix it : [email protected]
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That email just gives us a bounce back not sure if google receives you but you guys should post here!
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/tflL2_GCj4s

skfree said:
Hi,
1. before launching AA, is bluetooth on your phone activated and you are paired with Skoda HeadUnit? You should be able to make a call via HeadUnit with buttons on wheel/buttons on headunit. Working bluetooth connection is mandatory prereq for working AA yet (USB cable is just not enough)
2. USB cable - i have seen situations, when setup has been not working with long cable or chinese fake cable. Try to use short original factory cable 0.3m maximum from Samsung (should be white), this works
3. what ROM are you using? Its original rom from SAMSUNG? If yes, please indicate build number+version. If not, this may be problem as non-original rom doesn't support DPIchange yet.
4. You can enable devel mode. enable usb debugging on android side + in AA - follow http://www.androidexplained.com/android-auto-developer-mode/
5. do you see on mobile at least ANDROID AUTO label for second?
6. where are you located? S6 is oficially supported phone on SkodaHU, so you may also ask support from importer via dealer.
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Bluetooth is working and connected to the car.
I tried several different USB cables (originals and non-originals) but none helped.
I'm using stock rom: 6.0.1 build number MMB29K.G920FXXU3DPEK
5. do you see on mobile at least ANDROID AUTO label for second? I see AA launches and then it moves to the background. I don't see the "Android auto" overlay that was usually there.
I'll try contacting Skoda representative but since nothing has changed in the car unit, I believe it's a software issue in the phone.

soulz said:
That email just gives us a bounce back not sure if google receives you but you guys should post here!
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/play/tflL2_GCj4s
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Sounds like my issue. I posted in the forum link.

After reading through he posts in @soulz link, I found a solution:
https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/play/tflL2_GCj4s/Y5Ens5WxBwAJ
Basically, I disabled the following services:
ReschedulerUsingAlarmManager
ReschedulerUsingBroadcast
This needs root! but it works like a charm.
Now, all that's left to do is wait for Google to fix the play services issue.

Android Auto in KIA C'eeD + Xiaomi Redmi 4X

Dear all,
I own a fresh Kia C'eed with a fully functioning (LCD display) Head Unit and support both for Android and Apple phones.
I am trying to connect my (relatively new) Xiaomi Redmi 4X to it. Everything else works (e.g. Bluetooth connection), EXCEPT the Android Auto feature.
Specifically, when I connect it via USB cable it briefly shows that it tries to connect and then reverts to charging mode.
Moreover, I see from Google Play that my phone is not compatible with Android Auto, which I think is the main problem.
My phone's specs are:
- Android Version: 7.1.2 N2G47H
- MIUI Version: MIUI Global 9.1 | Stable [9.1.1.0 (NAMMIEI)]
It supports over the air updates (and has done some already) and - based on what I read in the forum - people have made Android Auto work with the Xiaomi Global ROM.
QUESTIONS:
Shouldn't then my phone work ok?
If not, how could I fix this, save for flashing my ROM?
If all else fails, is there some alternative app that mirrors Android phones on a car Head Unit?
Thank you in advance for your time.

Am answering my own query for the record here:
It turns out Xiaomi Redmi 4X _does_ support Android Auto. It was simply not supported in my country. In such a case, simply download the apk from a mirror site (e.g. apkmirror) and install it.
Then all will work well with the car.
In case of connection issues (a) reboot your phone, (b) make sure you have a data connection active (for some maybe needed updates) and (c) replace the USB cable if all else fails.
Then, all works like a charm.
cheers!

Auto Android in redmi4x
Hi, thanks for your post. I have the same problem you had. Is there any way you could help me with details on how to download the apk and how to install it? Thanks in advance
karagiozhs said:
Am answering my own query for the record here:
It turns out Xiaomi Redmi 4X _does_ support Android Auto. It was simply not supported in my country. In such a case, simply download the apk from a mirror site (e.g. apkmirror) and install it.
Then all will work well with the car.
In case of connection issues (a) reboot your phone, (b) make sure you have a data connection active (for some maybe needed updates) and (c) replace the USB cable if all else fails.
Then, all works like a charm.
cheers!
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Miguelxpt said:
Hi, thanks for your post. I have the same problem you had. Is there any way you could help me with details on how to download the apk and how to install it? Thanks in advance
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As mentioned in my original post, you can e.g. go to: h**ps://***.apkmirror.com, find and download the latest APK for Android Auto and install it. That's all.

I have a problem to establish a USB connection between my KIA Cerato head unit and Xiaomi A1 and A2 phones.
The phones are not recognised, which means that Android Auto is not working on the car's LCD screen.
Bluetooth connection works just fine, so Phone and Music can be played via KIA Entertainment unit.
In the same time Nokia G20 connects seamlessly with Android Auto working properly.
Is there any workaround for Xiaomi phones?

Android Auto in Norway

I have big time trouble connecting my A12 Android Auto to my brand new BMW iX3. My Oneplus Nord connects flawlessly, the A12 does not. On Samsungs website I read that Norway is not among the countries allowing Android Auto (https://www.samsung.com/ie/support/...fficulty-connecting-to-or-using-android-auto/), could that the reason?

I cannot believe that.
I live in the Netherlands and we are also not in the list and we can use AA without any problem, but, your phone AND carsystem will have to connect with each other.
It sounds more that your A12 does not have the right software for it.
Go to apkmirror site and download the AA software and install on your phone.

I have downloaded the latest version from Google Play, isn't that version as good as the apkmirror-versions? My A12 connects OK with the car when it comes to hand free phone operations over Bluetooth, but when trying to establish AA, the car says "The connection failed. Check both the Bluetooth and WLAN settings on the mobile unit". Both BT and WLAN are active on the phone, and during the process an AA logo splashes on the mobile screen.
Edit: I have downloaded and installed Android Auto 6.8.613323 which I suppose is the lastest release. Same result

Ah, now i get it.
I had a Nokia 7plus and my radio-unit worked, This summer i switched to a new Nokia X20 phone, and had the same error.
After switching the car-cable with the cable that came with the new Nokia, it suddenly worked.
So try to use the cable that came with the new phone, instead of the old cable from the previous phone.

Thanx for the tip, elot01! I switched the cable to the one that came along the A12, but nothing happens when connected to the car USB except from battery charging and the option to transfer files. I am in contact with Samsung support, and so far they have been helpful. But they have not been able to solve my problem yet.
Once they have, I will post the solution here. But any tip for the forum community is highly welcome.

Samsung has given up and redirected med to Google since "this is a 3rd party SW". I haven't managed to find any Google support center to contact, but I have figured out the problem myself.
I want to have a wireless AA, and it seems like this is only supprted with handsets capable of dual band wifi, ie. 2.4 and 5GHz. The Samsung Galaxy A12 only support single band (2.4GHz).
So there goes my A12 back in its box to be placed in some drawer and forgotten. A low-priced telephone, but still a waste of money
A tip to Google/Samsung: Why not display a message saying "Android Auto is only supported on dual band wifi mobiles" when only 2.4GHz is supported?

If you want wireless, also take a look at Carsifi (still in Kickstarter) or AAWireless (former kickstarter).
Then you don't need a new phone

elot01 said:
If you want wireless, also take a look at Carsifi (still in Kickstarter) or AAWireless (former kickstarter).
Then you don't need a new phone
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If you want a dongle slamming aroud in you car occupying one USB-port this solution is probably OK. But it's much easier to spend the 85$ extra on a mobile with dual-band wifi.

Android 12 update for Chromecast with Google TV

Tech site says that Chromecast with Google TV got Android 12 update. Has anyone received?
Android 12 arrives on the two-year-old Chromecast with Google TV
Adding new playback, privacy, and security settings.
www.theverge.com

Yes, i have installed yesterday.
The frame rate switch is working fine with Mavens Kodi.
But i have experienced a few bad things as well.
I wasn't able to figure out how to install unknown sources apk files anymore.
There is no option for that.
I have experienced some performance issues as well (e.g. if i jumped chapter in Kodi it wasn't capable to follow things, (delay in audio etc), but this can be just cache setting issue).
Streaming apps:
Netflix - no frame rate switch
HBO Max - no frame rate switch and some reason no Dolby Vision either (sending out as HDR).
I don't see that smooth the system as i expected to be.

Google assistant not executing commands on my device after update.

zenowaren said:
Google assistant not executing commands on my device after update.
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I don't use that, so i am not sure if it is working for me.
Maybe you should do a hard reset or just reset the google assistant?
But i figured out how to install Unknown sources, just needed to grant Always allow storage permission for the file manager what i use (in this case x-plore) and i can see the APKs now

I just wanna share this info. If anyone using this device with a third party ethernet adapter and using vpn with wireguard app...
This firmware update will break your wireguard app usage. You would not be able to establish a connection. Activating one of peers in your wireguard app will disconnect the ethernet. Youd get a notification "VPN is connected" then youll received another notification after few seconds "Network connection lost". Your ethernet setting will disappear in the CCwGTV setting. Ethernet setting will return back once you deactivate the peer connection in WireGuard App.
Connection via Wifi with Wireguard App is not affected though with the firmware update. Its still works. You can establish wireguard connection with wireguard app.
Idk if this is a bug in the firmware update for those using ethernet adapters. I have not test the official google ethernet adapter so i can not fully say that too is affected, but im 100% sure third party ethernet adapter of CCwGTV are affected.
So if youre using ethernet adapter with CCwGTV and utilizing Wireguard app to establish VPN... you need to stay away from this update. Or else you gonna connect thru wifi to get the wireguard app working.

guys i have problem on this latest it can't my flash drive while i'm using my usb hub , any idea to revert back to android 10 ?

I experienced zero performance development. Same glitches, issues.
Some aps doesn't work. Simply can't open. Others take ages to start.
It was bad now worst.
Hdmi loses connection every minute . (I switched color format to Ycbcr 4.4.0, it seems fine now).
How to downgrade? or I will sell. Because this device is not better in terms of performance then my old 2017 LG TV software.

stupid update it doesn't read my flash drive while using my usb hub to expand it storage

ctorbaoglu said:
I experienced zero performance development. Same glitches, issues.
Some aps doesn't work. Simply can't open. Others take ages to start.
It was bad now worst.
Hdmi loses connection every minute . (I switched color format to Ycbcr 4.4.0, it seems fine now).
How to downgrade? or I will sell. Because this device is not better in terms of performance then my old 2017 LG TV software.
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the whole experience of the new update made the ccwGTV crawl. I notice lagginess after the update. Its kinda like what Apple do to their iphones.... Sure theyd support and keep rlsing ios update to their old iphones, but they will mess up the updat and add lagginess experience for you to ditch your old iphone to buy new iphones. Same thing is happening ccwgtv.. theyre fcking our experience with their update so we would buy their "new ccwgtv."

UNG7896 said:
stupid update it doesn't read my flash drive while using my usb hub to expand it storage
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probably kernel of usb hub is not supported with the update. this update fckup every third party usb peripheral that exist. I have not checked mine if the usb storage is broken too, but i would not be surprise if its broken.

I have an Chromecast with Google TV 4k (model: GZRNL). It's still on Android 10 (see screenshots attached) and it's no update available. Tried resetting to factory defaults, still same issue.

asinboi said:
I just wanna share this info. If anyone using this device with a third party ethernet adapter and using vpn with wireguard app...
This firmware update will break your wireguard app usage. You would not be able to establish a connection. Activating one of peers in your wireguard app will disconnect the ethernet. Youd get a notification "VPN is connected" then youll received another notification after few seconds "Network connection lost". Your ethernet setting will disappear in the CCwGTV setting. Ethernet setting will return back once you deactivate the peer connection in WireGuard App.
Connection via Wifi with Wireguard App is not affected though with the firmware update. Its still works. You can establish wireguard connection with wireguard app.
Idk if this is a bug in the firmware update for those using ethernet adapters. I have not test the official google ethernet adapter so i can not fully say that too is affected, but im 100% sure third party ethernet adapter of CCwGTV are affected.
So if youre using ethernet adapter with CCwGTV and utilizing Wireguard app to establish VPN... you need to stay away from this update. Or else you gonna connect thru wifi to get the wireguard app workin
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I don't suppose you've found a fix for this other than using WiFi? I use Windscribe and even with other protocols I have the same problem through wired connection on my hub. Vpn connects then network disconnects. Very frustrating!

google devs/guys could fix this problem if only anyone know where you can report this bug to official google forum for chromecast with google tv but idk where that is.
I tried posting here so anyone experiencing can see this and people can report it to google devs who are here in this forum, but i guess no devs has caught this yet it here or experiencing the problem...im pretty sure it would be fix if "someone" who know guys in google and brought this at their attention

Hi, or is it possible to downgrade ?
I can't install APK or map button for exemple.
This device loses a lot of its interest now, for me.

idk. never tinker with firmware of chromecast gtv before, but this is android device so if youve been rooting or downgrading with android before, i guess its the way as this with the device.
worst scenario that you can remedy this problem is buy another one ccwgtv the 4k version and dont upgrade to the latest firmware one. And disable the auto update. to prevent force upgrade from google...block the url of firmware update with pihole or similar dns blocking to keep google away from updating your device wo your consent.

zenowaren said:
Tech site says that Chromecast with Google TV got Android 12 update. Has anyone received?
Android 12 arrives on the two-year-old Chromecast with Google TV
Adding new playback, privacy, and security settings.
www.theverge.com
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I have received the update and I hate it... A lot of the functionality I was used to that was present before the update occurred such as accessing directory paths w/in apps has been neutered. Also, the sound effects like when you toggle w/in the OS or when you select OK to open an app are ruined and there's noticeable crackling/pop. Now I'm actively searching for a way to root the device and to revert the update back to Android 11 or Android 10.

Janaboy82 said:
Yes, i have installed yesterday.
The frame rate switch is working fine with Mavens Kodi.
But i have experienced a few bad things as well.
I wasn't able to figure out how to install unknown sources apk files anymore.
There is no option for that.
I have experienced some performance issues as well (e.g. if i jumped chapter in Kodi it wasn't capable to follow things, (delay in audio etc), but this can be just cache setting issue).
Streaming apps:
Netflix - no frame rate switch
HBO Max - no frame rate switch and some reason no Dolby Vision either (sending out as HDR).
I don't see that smooth the system as i expected to be.
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Ik you can get to the page to allow unknown sources but you need to download "send to my TV" on CC with GTV and on another android device or I assume could work if Ios has the app and install it on there also on same wifi network. Transfer an apk file to the CC with GTV click to install it from that app and it will bring a prompt up saying needing to allow from unknown sources. Click yes and it will bring you to the she setting for it like your use to seeing before this update. Worked that way for me then I could choose what to allow to install. I assume maybe if you Transfer a file manager (a certain one like this one thay brought the prompt up) you might be able to bring up the setting page on CC w/ GTV to allow Access to file directories best luck all.
This worked for me for what I needed to do so I don't need to get into the directories.

pjcman2001 said:
Ik you can get to the page to allow unknown sources but you need to download "send to my TV" on CC with GTV and on another android device or I assume could work if Ios has the app and install it on there also on same wifi network. Transfer an apk file to the CC with GTV click to install it from that app and it will bring a prompt up saying needing to allow from unknown sources. Click yes and it will bring you to the she setting for it like your use to seeing before this update. Worked that way for me then I could choose what to allow to install. I assume maybe if you Transfer a file manager (a certain one like this one thay brought the prompt up) you might be able to bring up the setting page on CC w/ GTV to allow Access to file directories best luck all.
This worked for me for what I needed to do so I don't need to get into the directories.
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You can choose to install from unknown sources when you activate developer mode, but you already knew that I presume lol

Can I root with the old way on the latest update or would that brick it?

I am unable to use USB C Hub with my Google Chromecast 4k. Only PD USB C port is working. 3.5mm audio jack output, card reader and USB storage is not working. Kindly suggest.
https://www.amazon.in/Voltem-Aluminium-Multiport-Transfer-Charging/dp/B09YK1BH5J?ref_=ast_sto_dp