Does anyone know how to enter the Car Home / Dock mode?
I'm asking because I want to enter those modes whenever I connect my USB cable to the Phone automatically
I heard they are activated automatically whenever docked with the Samsung docks, so the software is there, and they must be activated somehow
Arkanius said:
Does anyone know how to enter the Car Home / Dock mode?
I'm asking because I want to enter those modes whenever I connect my USB cable to the Phone automatically
I heard they are activated automatically whenever docked with the Samsung docks, so the software is there, and they must be activated somehow
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The Samsung docks have a built in Micro USB charger. This is wired slightly differently to normal USB leads etc. (apparently there is a spare pin they use) and this triggers the car or multimedia dock modes. AFAIAA.
Curiously, I searched around a bit, and when you buy those docks, the manual says you have to get the applications from the Market, however the International i9000 version has no access to them, only the NA variants.
I got those applications and they work fine (Except Desk Mode which crashes with 2.2 but works fine in 2.1)
Apparently the MicroUSB extra pin is only to keep the screen on at all times
Arkanius said:
Curiously, I searched around a bit, and when you buy those docks, the manual says you have to get the applications from the Market, however the International i9000 version has no access to them, only the NA variants.
I got those applications and they work fine (Except Desk Mode which crashes with 2.2 but works fine in 2.1)
Apparently the MicroUSB extra pin is only to keep the screen on at all times
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What are the applications from the Market you are supposed to install?
Have a play....
Bought an MHL cable today .. but cant find out where the TV OUT settings are ..
is that because its disabled in Stock ?
the cable i have has no option for external power source .. i tried it on my tv and pc monitor bot fail to show anything on screen..
perhaps i need the correct cable that need power source also ? is there an option on the phone that i cant see to enable tv out that isnt visable in stock ?
HELP
Thanks
Normally the note wont need any extra settings to connect via MHL (i´m not completely sure because i am using the sheep rom).
BUT in my opinion its not possible to use a mhl adapter without a power hub, are you sure that theres no slot for the normal charging cable. I dont want to criticize you, it just took me while to find it
Ohh Jesus ... Thanks your right ... i feel SO DUMB .. i found the power input on the side !
i think i was so excited to play mario kart on the big screen i missed it
Thanks !!
thanks
can u please put some photo if its work
& from where u bought it?
thanks again
I bought one from Monoprice.com. It was $15. Works fine. I find it awkward how the dongle hangs when I am using the phone. I am going to look for a microusb extender if there is such a thing.
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i bought mine from 7day shop
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_5&products_id=112849
works GREAT ! £10.99
Hi,
Can anyone recommend a bluetooth keyboard for this phone, a UK based supplier would be best ?
Also been looking for a Docking Station that would do more than charge, something that would let me sync / use my PC keyboard would be first class..... If not a simple charge dock would do.....
PS, I appreciate this could have been posted in the Q & A thread seemed better placed here though, apologies.....
Thanks in advance...
I have old OBD2 v1.5 adapter. Chinese, big one. Which pairs with HU and works well.
I wish to buy new one, that call 'mini'. I know I have to look for v1.5 (as 2.1 is a crap) and with PIC18F25K80 chip.
But I read that even much of these new mini are PIC based, that have some strange Mac address like AA:BB:CC:11:22:33.
Anyone has experience with such adapters? Do they pair and work with Torque on our HUs?
If anyone is using such an 'mini' adapter, please post link to eBay/AliExpress where you purchased it. Will be very grateful (and it may help other people here, too, as many have issues pairing/using crap adapters).
I personally bought https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-16-Pi...le-Diagnostic-Adapter-For-elm327/152700822059 and https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-ELM32...uto-Car-Scanner-Scan-Tool-Cable-/112070132071 so I connected it over USB and only thing I've made is HW MOD to get ACC+ instead BAT+ from OBD2 so that it is powered only when Key is turned on.
Resolved pairing issue with no pairing and all works along with BT and WiFi free for other devices.
PekeMM said:
I personally bought https://www.ebay.com/itm/Auto-16-Pi...le-Diagnostic-Adapter-For-elm327/152700822059 and https://www.ebay.com/itm/2017-ELM32...uto-Car-Scanner-Scan-Tool-Cable-/112070132071 so I connected it over USB and only thing I've made is HW MOD to get ACC+ instead BAT+ from OBD2 so that it is powered only when Key is turned on.
Resolved pairing issue with no pairing and all works along with BT and WiFi free for other devices.
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Thank you for sharing. I was not considering USB option, but it sounds interesting.
I see you both the 'big' one (same as my old one). And they really work very good.
But I would like to buy some of 'mini' models as my OBD2 port is in such place (under steering wheel and just above brake pedal) that big one is too big and my feet is hitting it while driving. Here is obe model I consider
Hardware V1.5 Chip PIC18F25K80 ELM327 Bluetooth V1.5 Auto Code Reader Super MINI ELM 327 Works ON Android Symbian FW V1.5 BEST
http://s.aliexpress.com/I3i26fy2
There are 2 models of these (not colours): old design with 2 PCB boards, and new one with just 1 board. I wonder if anyone has any of these?
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But I would like to buy some of 'mini' models as my OBD2 port is in such place (under steering wheel and just above brake pedal) that big one is too big and my feet is hitting it while driving.
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:silly: I do not see the problem there as if you checked both links from my post you would see that I use extension cable that do not have issue with connector position. Mine is located right above gas pedal so I could not drive car normally with any OBD Adapter unless I used extension cable.
pa.ko said:
Here is obe model I consider Hardware V1.5 Chip PIC18F25K80 ELM327 Bluetooth V1.5 Auto Code Reader Super MINI ELM 327 Works ON Android Symbian FW V1.5 BEST
http://s.aliexpress.com/I3i26fy2
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PIC is programmed micro controller and not actual ELM327 see https://www.elmelectronics.com/products/ics/obd/ and v1.5 nor v2.1 exist officially as they are clones and you should use https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.applagapp.elm327identifier to test actual model and support.
Re which one: I ordered 6 different models and kept two that worked flawlessly with my car 1 was broken (got refund) and resold other 3 to get my money back.
PekeMM said:
I personally bought so I connected it over USB and only thing I've made is HW MOD to get ACC+ instead BAT+ from OBD2 so that it is powered only when Key is turned on.
Resolved pairing issue with no pairing and all works along with BT and WiFi free for other devices.
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How did you mod this?
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How did you mod this?
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It is fairly simple MOD:
1. Soldered positive wire of lighter connector that have power only when Ignition is turned on.
2. Bought FLAT cable that I can easily cut the wires like in picture s-l1600.jpg
3. Cut Wire on pin 16 BAT power see ODBII%20Master%20Pinout.jpg
4. Connected wire that goes to OBDII to Positive wire I prepared in step 1
5. Connected OBDII to connector from FLAT CABLE
6. Connected USB to HU SINGLE USB CABLE
7. Tested if all works with Toque
8. Used cable ties to secure all cabling behind dashboard
and now I enjoy the all the diags on HU
PekeMM said:
so I connected it over USB and only thing I've made is HW MOD to get ACC+ instead BAT+ from OBD2 so that it is powered only when Key is turned on.
Resolved pairing issue with no pairing and all works along with BT and WiFi free for other devices.
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Thanks for this info, very helpful, just got Android 8 Eonon 2170, and I've been struggling to pair OBD, Kiwi 3 doesn't show (BLE not supported? Don't know), Tomtom unit won't pair, no name unit seems to work, but, I've thought, why not USB, started searching for USB Android supported, luckily came across your post.
To change BATT to ACC, is that just so it's ' done properly'?
Surely battery drain would be miniscule, or not? I guess makes sense to have it not powered all the time.
Going by your posts, so, some of these units didn't work properly,ECU side or Android side? Thanks again, A
I just looked into factory settings, there is a CANBUS section, currently set to NONE, should that that altered to car maker's CANBUS ?
abbots said:
Thanks for this info, very helpful, just got Android 8 Eonon 2170, and I've been struggling to pair OBD, Kiwi 3 doesn't show (BLE not supported? Don't know), Tomtom unit won't pair, no name unit seems to work, but, I've thought, why not USB, started searching for USB Android supported, luckily came across your post.
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Glad I helped someone
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To change BATT to ACC, is that just so it's ' done properly'?
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Yes, it is safe no issues at all
abbots said:
Surely battery drain would be miniscule, or not? I guess makes sense to have it not powered all the time.
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It is not the problem that it drains a ot but all small drains can pile up so eventually you have a problem. I have park mode security enabled on my dashcam system so it drains some, OBDII can drain a littl, but it is known that in some cases keeps ECU awake that can drain a lot due teh number of sensors it keeps awake also
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Going by your posts, so, some of these units didn't work properly,ECU side or Android side? Thanks again, A
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All was ECU side due the different pinouts see my pics, I have seen in the past several USB -> COM chips that are not supported on Android due the OEM build and specific drivers like some factory that are not recognized on laptop till you install their licensed software (Usually JUNGO Based Drivers).
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I just looked into factory settings, there is a CANBUS section, currently set to NONE, should that that altered to car maker's CANBUS ?
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Only if you got specific cables with canbus decoder (black little box). even then USB OBDII is used to diagnostic and clear codes. I use Toque 1.83 and it works on one unit that v1.52 didn't worked with. Usually ELM v1.5 works better than v2.1
thanks! I have now got USB OBD unit 1.5 (still need splitter/extender), tried yesterday with Torque as well as with Palmer's DashCommand:
it kinda worked - during first trip, 45min, Torque app crashed twice or more, worked after restart, on return trip, DashCommand also choked once or twice, thenm I relaized, as fuel tank level is not reported, unless I run app 100% of the time, fuel consumption won't be correct - and, realsiticall, I need TomTom on the screen more than gauges....
I see there are OBD spliters that 'allow' two or three OBD devices plugged in, wouldn't you know, is it OK to split/use multiple OBDs ?
like, I have TomTom 'Curfer' OBD data logger - just logs 'quality of driving", thoiught to get splitter to log data, AND, if so desire, call gauges on screen ?
thanks for explaing CANBUS!
do you use TPMS tyre pressure units, if so, which ones ? my radio has an app to read such, wonder if it's worth it ?
I have connected my USB OBD. Torque not recognised device. How to check that Scanner is properly installed on android system?
OBD scanner is generic just like this:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ELM327-USB-Interface-Diagnostic-Scanner/dp/B00IWLLX1Y
BTW I have MTCE with android 8.0 with KLD MCU.
Torque lite ain't work with android/usb, only in bluetooth mode.
I have torque pro so there is no problem there.
Any way problem solved. Bought Bluetooth version.
Given that most or all of the MTCB units have a AV in option, would it be possible to connect a mini pc and use the screen as the display and would the touch screen fucntion still work ???
I've given up hope on this thing working properly so I'm thinking out the box now, failing that I'm gonna scrap it and buy a branded headunit.
Cheers
DylanHarper said:
Given that most or all of the MTCB units have a AV in option, would it be possible to connect a mini pc and use the screen as the display and would the touch screen fucntion still work ???
I've given up hope on this thing working properly so I'm thinking out the box now, failing that I'm gonna scrap it and buy a branded headunit.
Cheers
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Unless your head unit exposes the touch screen on an interface you can connect to, it won't work