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Problem with Media controls with HEADUNIT App and CARSERVICE App

Neither of them work. They make the toast notifications but don't do anything. I used the Xposed MTCB module but that doesn't work with pocket casts and it only works with one app at a time. Does anyone know how to use those media control apps? I have a youtube video below which shows me attempting and failing with the HEADUNIT and CARSERVICE apps.

I have exactly the same problem. Have you found any solution?

Do you have any functionality with those buttons in any application at all? Or is it just those 2?
Have you tried this with another music application, such as PowerAmp?
Have you updated the ROM to the latest version from Malaysk?
Also, what is the make and model of the headunit you have?
First thought I had is, quit the one app that you're using, then open another app and try again. The stereo may get "confused" if you have more than one app open at a time.

Looking for a Text to Speech app for Android Auto

Wanting Android Auto to read ebooks to me. (Epub, Mobi, PDF etc) Anyone know of any available?

After looking through all the andoid auto apps, there doesn't appear to be an app capable of it. If you have an app that you like using that function with you could always email them, and ask them if they could make it AA capable. Otherwise you would be left with Audible and buying audio books, or something like LibrVox that has a ton of free audio books.

AA will use ANY TTS installed on the phone.

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Wanting Android Auto to read ebooks to me. (Epub, Mobi, PDF etc) Anyone know of any availabl
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Reviving this thread. It's now 2022, any solutions found? Yes, any TTS app will play audio through AA, but I the OP and myself are looking for an AA app for on screen control.

i am finding audio books being read from PowerAmp is pretty good.. though still would like a TTS option

Disable "Voice Search while driving" limitation

So every time I want to load some playlist or folder through my AA music player (Cloudplayer), after 3-4 taps I get this message and I can't do anything other than actually stop the car (not always possible or advisable anyway) for it to receive commands. Voice search within the music player is clearly not working (it can't browse folders or playlists) so it makes the whole experience of using my phone for music streaming super annoying, especially on longer journeys.
Are there any ways to bypass this on a non-rootable phone (P20 Pro)? I mean thanks Google for thinking about safety but I need to do more screen tapping to set the aircon how I want it or browse trip details than I am allowed to tap on the AA app...

I don't have the phone you have, but have a Pioneer unit running Android Auto, and for me the lockout was part of the reason why I decided to stop using AA.
As far as I know with Android Auto, your request is not possible.
Your only option is to just not use AA and use something else.
In my case, I've just ordered a different headunit. But you may get away with just using different apps on your phone and avoid AA altogether.

Alternatives to Android Auto?

As far as I understand it, AA requires installation of several additional Google services on my phone. When I installed LOS on my Nexus 6, I did this to avoid all these Google services and apps. So I am looking for an alternative to AA, that enables me to use some of my apps on my car's entertainment screen, but without having to install these Google apps. Basically, what I would like the most, is a way to change between different audio streaming apps, e.g. change from the podcast player to the music player, without the need to fiddle on the phone's screen. My car's entertainment system is capable of receiving audio streams from my phone via bluetooth, and I can simply switch to that mode by switching from "radio" to "media". But that will, of course, always start the app that was used before. When I want to stop listening to music and start a podcast instead, I still need to use the phone.
Is there any chance of achieving what I want without all the supplementary and unwanted Google apps?

I'm wondering the same thing, I really like the idea of Android Auto, but despise how deeply integrated into the Google frameworks it is.
I know it would likely be a tremendous amount of work, but it would be awesome to have something like Micro G for Android Auto that is completely de-googled and lets us use alternate voice command frameworks in addition to the features you already mentioned.

The major reason as to why Google gave birth to its Android Auto service was the fact that it made navigation easier and much safer. The native Android Auto app for your cars and your phone has big, bold icons and elements to view without squinting your eyes while driving.
1. Drivemode: Safe Driving
2. Waze
3. HERE WeGo
4. Car Dashdroid
5. Dashlinq – Car Dashboard Launcher
6. AutoMate Car Dashboard
7. Microsoft Cortana

Cogereinfotech said:
The major reason as to why Google gave birth to its Android Auto service was the fact that it made navigation easier and much safer. The native Android Auto app for your cars and your phone has big, bold icons and elements to view without squinting your eyes while driving.
1. Drivemode: Safe Driving
2. Waze
3. HERE WeGo
4. Car Dashdroid
5. Dashlinq – Car Dashboard Launcher
6. AutoMate Car Dashboard
7. Microsoft Cortana
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I think you may have misunderstood the point of this thread. Those other apps may provide a driving friendly interface on the phone display itself, but DO NOT link with Android Auto compatible head units found in most cars without going through Google's proprietary Android Auto app.
I'm interested in a non-Google app (maybe something like Micro G or even a modded version like YouTube Vanced) that emulates the Android Auto server so it can interact with Android Auto compatible car head units without requiring the Google framework or Gapps to be installed.

Developing an Android Auto alternative that doesn't depend on play services?

Is it possible to create an app or something for a custom rom which can display on a cars Android auto head unit without depending on google services?

I guess no. There are a lot of permissions and functions provided through Google Play Services (like exact GPS position...).

You can easily create an app for music control video playback and even map navigation without the need for Google Play Services.
The main problem is, developers should need to reverse-engineer the Android Auto communication protocol between the phone and the headunit, and then build the video and audio streaming on top of that. This is hard and slow effort, with a constant risk of it being sued to oblivion by Google.
In this case you're better using an Android-based headunit and a headunit launcher with map support, something like AutoMate.