I would like add a fingerprint sensor to an existing Android Auto/Car device. Where do I start? This is certainly a noob-like question but could get help elsewhere.
Android auto or hacked up Chinese android head unit, which is it?
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Hey!
I'm new to Android Auto.
I'm owning a Opel Astra which supports Android Auto.
Is it possible to use the Android Auto feature of the car to mirror the whole Android phone (like Mirracast)?
Thanks for any help.
Marcel
Unfortunately not. I was hoping somebody with the right skills would build a modified Android Auto app that can do that but since it hasn't happened yet I suspect that:
1. building an Android Auto app that mirrors the entire phone is simply impossible
2. the amount of people currently using Android Auto is too small to even care
3. nobody wants to risk being sued because somebody killed himself while using a modified Android Auto app
For now, just install the sensible Android extension for xposed. It does solve some annoyances and it is a good start
Kenwood head units in Australia do this, it sucks. Super slow and not very user friendly.
Short answer : access to the headunit using the Android Auto protocol is protected using a signing certificate. So basiclaly only Google can write a software that works with the head unit. So there is no way to create a custom Android Auto app unfortunately.
marcjero said:
Short answer : access to the headunit using the Android Auto protocol is protected using a signing certificate. So basiclaly only Google can write a software that works with the head unit. So there is no way to create a custom Android Auto app unfortunately.
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Can't it be cracked with xposed or something?
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Can't it be cracked with xposed or something?
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I think xposed could unlock some limitations (like application side loading) but won't enable something like mirroring..
Will the app mirror link not work
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Hi, I have searched the forum to find an answer to this question, and I understand it is probably a basic question, but I appreciate anyone's ideas.
I am trying to start an activity in my app and view it on the desktop head unit. I can easily use the startActivity() method to see the activity open on my Android tablet. However, I don't know how to start an activity so it appears on the head unit instead. I have tried many approaches, including starting a service, but nothing has worked. Thanks for your suggestions.
Android and Android Auto is a complete different world. You always need SDKs to program for a specific platform. For Android Auto this is not available, so with any basic Android tutorial you cant reach anything. If you have a Head Unit (from China) with basic Android you can for sure program it like any other Android device. But if you want to use the Android Auto environment build in many new cars, I tell you its more than hard for you to get anything running. Only way you can program right now is a Messaging or Music playing app. So the possibilities are quite limited. More information under https://developer.android.com/training/auto/index.html
Hey Im not know where i am supposed to post it but nI want to upgrade my head unit.
I have headunit with the followings settings:
- Uboot: U-Boot V00.01.13
- Kerenel: V24.02.37 20150307
- OS: Android-4.1.1 V1.01.76
-MCU: V0.64S
-MPEG: MPEG-V0.30.26-20150525
this is my headunit: https://headunitandroid.wordpress.co...d-9000-an6q24/
ADAYO AN6Q24 with honda close rom.
How can I update this headunit to android OS higher than 4.1.1??? I want install Android Auto, Google Play, Youtube and more...
And where is the Factory settings?
I have developer setting but I cant find the build number..
Wrong forum, this is android auto, you want android head units.
Recently I installed a double DIN Android 11 unit I picked up off Amazon. However, after a few days trying to get a feel for it, I’ll be returning it due to a laundry-list of reasons. Before attempting another model, I’d like to ask this community for their suggestions for a double DIN Android Auto Stereo.
Must-Have Features:
Physical volume knob. Physical "home" & "back" buttons are preferred, but not a deal-breaker.
Automatic screen dimming/brightening for ambient light levels.
Android Auto
Steering wheel control support
Backup Camera support
Budget: Up to $350 USD.
Android Auto Compatibility | Android
Android Auto works with hundreds of vehicles and aftermarket stereos. Check your compatibility here.
www.android.com
From the list of Google sanctioned stereos, what are you considering?
Or were you meaning generic chinese origin kanged android with unreliable pseudo/android auto.
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Android Auto Compatibility | Android
Android Auto works with hundreds of vehicles and aftermarket stereos. Check your compatibility here.
www.android.com
From the list of Google sanctioned stereos, what are you considering?
Or were you meaning generic chinese origin kanged android with unreliable pseudo/android auto.
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Great list! I had no idea there was an official sanctioned list. Thanks for this. I had been swimming through all sorts of Chinese "android auto" clones, and getting frustrated with claimed compatibility which was totally bogus. I'll look into this list and see if I can isolate my selection a bit more.
Hi all,
I am a newbee, I am looking to develop firmware for Android Car Box, however I have no knowledge about this. I have experience developing fw for Android TV, but not with Android Car Box. I have tried to find out but there is not much information about it yet. I have a few questions that I hope someone can help answer with:
- Is the Android used for Android Car Box products a specific type of Android (such as Android TV, Android Mobile, Android Tablet,...). Or is it simply Android + Android Auto (service or app).
- Is there any difference between using Android Car Box and Android mobile (both use Android Auto to connect to DHU in the car)? If not different then Android Car Box is also using fw which is Android mobile right?
- About hardware, is there anything to pay attention to to build Android Car Box? (like CPU, RAM, ROM, ....)
Thanks everyone!