Headunit Reloaded for android auto. - Android Auto General

Hi,
I am trying to use Android Auto (AA) through "Headunit Reloaded for android auto" application. My phone is saying that AA is connected to the device but I'm getting these images (below) on my Android head unit version 4.4.4.
When connecting the phone to the device it appears image 1, then after I tick "Use by default for this USB device" and click OK, appear images for Microphone, Location, Phone and Settings.
Any help is appreciated.

Have you set all the permissions? Because those pictures os because of that!
Try to go on the info in the app and allow all the permissions

Hi,
Yes, I set all permissions.
Thanks

Related

Easy GPS bluetoothed from your Android Phones. No ADB needed.

1. Download and install "ShareGPS" from market on your phone.
once the app is installed
make sure in the App's setting, check "Use bluetooth" and "Create NMEA"
2. Download and install "Bluetooth GPS provider" from market on your tablet.
once the app is installed
make sure you have these settings:
in the app preferences
check "Force"
check "Raw HDOP"
GPS type is set to "MTK"
Update rate is set to "10Hz"
SBAS is Enable
Next
on your phone, open sharegps, then bring up the menu, click make discoverable once.
then go to your tablet, bring up the bluetooth gps provider app,
go in to the preference, click chose GPS provider, do a scan, you should see your phone come up.
click on it.
you are all set.
Now setup the bluetooth gps provider widget on one of your home screens.
every time before your run any navigation apps on the tablet just make sure you go back to your phone,
bring up shareGPS,
bring up Menu and click Make discoverable.
then go to your tablet, and click once on the bluetooth gps widget.
if the widget turns "green", you have working gps on your tablet.
if the widget turns "red", meaning that your devices aren't pair correctly, just re-scan/re-pair your devices.
*** Also make sure you have "Allow mock locations" checked as well on your tablet. And that's in menu, setting, application, development.
Enjoy
** edited
Found an issue with share gps, while it works fine on any 2.2 ROM on your phone, but the nmea output is way off in certain area on 2.3 based ROMs. After a little bit of researching, I found that BlueNMEA works very well.
You can find it in market, disregard the rating, the app is very easy to use and just may take a couple of tries to pair both devices.
So use blueNMEA instead of shareGPS on your phone..
Also fo for those who are not able to find these apps, here is how I did it..
Downloaded all apps from market on phone.
Use rootexplorer and look in /data/app
Find those apps, copy and paste onto your sd card.
Then transfer over to the tablet.
Install.
I cannot get my market to find "bluetooth GPS provider" even after preforming the market fix several times. Can you post the apk?
thebrain73 said:
I cannot get my market to find "bluetooth GPS provider" even after preforming the market fix several times. Can you post the apk?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same here I only come up with network info II. But I see it in the market on my phone
I found it here http://www.filecrop.com/54831309/index.html
Working good for me on Vegan 5
thanks inbound
Edited for spelling, for some reason I was giving the western keyboard a second chance.
there is also tetheredGPS which started for the nook - has both client and server widgets included.
Works pretty well, over specific wifi port, and doesnt require both wifi and bluetooth to be on. power saver!

[Android 4.0+, ROOT] AppRadio Unchained Reloaded

In addition to the well known AppRadio Unchained mod of the Pioneer AppRadio app, a completely Pioneer-less app was developed.
It's called AppRadio Unchained Reloaded and its available from the Play store here: AppRadio Unchained Reloaded
If you don't want to root your phone and have Android 7 or higher there's AppRadio Unchained Rootless
Video of AppRadio Unchained Reloaded in use by Alexei Andreyev: Pioneer AVH-X8600BT & LG G3 with ARUnchained
Another video by Alecion420: STI GR 2012 with ARUnchained+Note 3+pioneer 8000nex+Rockford Fosgate+Boyo backup Cam+SMY keyless
Video by Rubn: Appradio 3 - ARUR
AppRadio Unchained Reloaded allows full mirroring of your phone from your AppRadio. This means that any app can be controlled from the head unit screen and not just a few that are specially adapted.
For this app to work ROOT is required. Do not ignore this requirement and blame the app for not working!
V0.17 and up work with SELinux in enforcing mode.
Important
The 'Smartphone setup' on the head unit needs to be set correctly for Android as by default it's configured for Iphone. Go to Settings->System->Input/Output Settings->SmartphoneSetup and set Device to 'Others' and Connection to 'HDMI'. See this video: Smarthphone setup
Any other AppRadio related app needs to be uninstalled as this blocks the connection to AppRadio Unchained Reloaded.
AppRadio mode requires that your device is connected to the HDMI input of the head unit. Depending on the device this can be done with a MHL / Slimport / Miracast / Chromecast adapter.
Because this app may not work for your setup there's an extended trial period of 48 hours. In order to claim this simply request a refund within 48 hours after purchase by emailing the order number to the support email address.
Two versions
When your device has Android 4.3 or higher you will get version 0.31 which has support for automatic connection to wireless casting devices.
The user's manual is available here: Version 0.31 user's manual
Please read it as it contains all details about setting up a wireless screencasting connection.
When your device has Android version lower than 4.3 you will get version 0.29 without support for wireless casting devices
The user's manual is here: AppRadio Unchained Reloaded User's manual
Supported head units: any AppRadio that supports Android AppMode via HDMI.
For example: SPH-DA100, SPH-DA110, SPH-DA210, SPH-DA120, AVH-X8500BHS, AVH-4000NEX, AVH-4100NEX, AVH-4200NEX, AVIC-X850BT, AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-Z150BH, AVIC-6000NEX, AVIC-6100NEX, AVIC-6200NEX, AVIC-7000NEX, AVIC-7100NEX, AVIC-7200NEX, AVIC-8000NEX, AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-8200NEX
Units that have AppRadio mode via USB (a.k.a. AppRadio One) are not supported.
Beta test version
The beta test version has the latest features but can also contain bugs.
You need to become a tester of the AppRadio Unchained Reloaded app to be able to get it.
Please apply here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/mars.area51.arunchained
The following features are supported:
- Multitouch
- AppRadio buttons
- Steering wheel controls
- GPS data transfer via mock locations (only works with head units that have a GPS receiver AND do not have built-in navigation)
- Auto enables mock locations on connection (if app is converted to a system app)
- Wake lock
- Rotation locker (to put any app in landscape mode)
- Real calibration
- Start at boot (for use with Android sticks)
- Start on HDMI detection (for use with phones and HDMI adapters)
- Notifications to indicate connection state
- Widget for returning to head unit home screen
- Diagnostics
- Automatic Bluetooth toggle for improved connection
- Assign system app rights without the need to move files
For Reloaded to be able to switch Mock locations automatically, it needs to have system app rights. These can be assigned as following:
In the menu select the entry 'System app enable'. Once the rights are assigned the entry will change to 'System app disable'. When executed the system app rights will be revoked. When 'System app enable' is activated, the diagnostics will show 'Can switch mock locations' ticked. However it will not show 'Installed as system app' as technically it's not installed as a system app but nonetheless it has system app rights and the Mock locations can be switched.
When the app is still installed as a system app (by moving the files) the menu entry is disabled as it makes no sense. In order to enable the functionality remove the files that were moved to make it a system app first and then install the latest version.
AppRadio is a registered trademark of Pioneer.
Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for using this app in such a way that it does not impair your ability to drive.
Beta
Beta test release notes
0.39
- Alternate menu. Long press the background of the app to show this menu.
0.38
- Support key layout for TV boxes
- Improve screencast autoconnect support
0.37
- Fix crash at connection time when getPort not found
- Fix for LG V20 screen offset
Moved across from the other thread as it will no doubt be an FAQ.
Method for getting ARUR working on Lollipop (in this case the Nexus 5)
Update your phone to Lollipop using Wugfresh Toolkit. This allows you to flash the factory image LRX210 (which it will download for you)
Use the same toolkit to root the phone including your choice of recovery (TWRP etc).
Set SELinux to permissive with SELinux Mode Changer.
Check the phone still reports it has the right sized storage (16Gb/32Gb). If it is reporting it is half the size it should be, boot into recovery and wipe the data partition and it will get restored.
Install ARUR from the Play Store
Move the Installed application into /system/priv-app using Root Browser and set the permissions to read write execute
Alternative way to flash and root:
Install with the factory image LRX21O (not with an OTA update zip).
Root with CF Auto-Root.
If you get it installed and still have problems, Try:
Delete your Bluetooth connection on both your Nexus and your HU, perhaps a full reset on the HU, then re-add the Bluetooth connection.
Ensure the HU configuration is set to "Other" and not iPhone
Check ARUR has SU permissions in SuperSU application (or whichever app you have installed)
Check that your solution works to a standard TV (won't allow touch but will check the HDMI output)
New version released by Area51 which should mean there is no need to set SELinux mode to permissive.
Good news for those with locked boot loaders as his should now work for them with just root.
Is the nexus 6 supported, yet? If so, which cable is required?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
just bought ARUR because of the newest update, but touch control still isn't working on my S5.
for my diagnostics, the only things not checked are:
no app interfernce
installed as system app
can switch mock locations.
do these need to be checked for touch controls to work? Thanks.
blackcompany said:
just bought ARUR because of the newest update, but touch control still isn't working on my S5.
for my diagnostics, the only things not checked are:
no app interfernce
installed as system app
can switch mock locations.
do these need to be checked for touch controls to work? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. The one for touch control to work would be "Event injection". I had it reported working by some people with an S5 but maybe they used a different root method. It looks like there might be still some work to do. Would it be possible for you to make a logcat dump and email it to the support email from the Play store? It can be done with an app called "Catlog". Please first start Catlog first, force close ARUR and then start it, then connect to your HU.
Edit: No app interference, do you still have ARU/Pioneer app installed? If so uninstall it first. If frozen with titanium backup it doesn't matter.
Area51© said:
No. The one for touch control to work would be "Event injection". I had it reported working by some people with an S5 but maybe they used a different root method. It looks like there might be still some work to do. Would it be possible for you to make a logcat dump and email it to the support email from the Play store? It can be done with an app called "Catlog". Please first start Catlog first, force close ARUR and then start it, then connect to your HU.
Edit: No app interference, do you still have ARU/Pioneer app installed? If so uninstall it first. If frozen with titanium backup it doesn't matter.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I didn't reailze it before, but because ARU was still installed, ARUR kept saying Listening for Connection. Once I uninstalled ARU it finally connected. But I still don't have touch controls. I uninstalled it and now my app interference box is checked. the other two boxes are still unchecked.
I started catlog, forced closed ARUR, and then connected to the HU. Now how do i get to the log info so I can send it to you? I've never used catlog.
blackcompany said:
I didn't reailze it before, but because ARU was still installed, ARUR kept saying Listening for Connection. Once I uninstalled ARU it finally connected. But I still don't have touch controls. I uninstalled it and now my app interference box is checked. the other two boxes are still unchecked.
I started catlog, forced closed ARUR, and then connected to the HU. Now how do i get to the log info so I can send it to you? I've never used catlog.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How to make a logcat using an app called Catlog
Start Catlog logcat through app menu and select record.
Select home button so you leave Catlog app running.
Go through process to start ARUR and connect to AR.
Once you know the bug was created, open the Catlog app from notification bar (this stops recording).
Select the recording, which is named by date-timestamp...from action selection pick share by email...this zips the logcat and system info txt files into one zip.
Email to self and share the zip with dev by email or any other method you want.
Area51© said:
How to make a logcat using an app called Catlog
Start Catlog logcat through app menu and select record.
Select home button so you leave Catlog app running.
Go through process to start ARUR and connect to AR.
Once you know the bug was created, open the Catlog app from notification bar (this stops recording).
Select the recording, which is named by date-timestamp...from action selection pick share by email...this zips the logcat and system info txt files into one zip.
Email to self and share the zip with dev by email or any other method you want.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I didn't see any options to share the recording in the catlog app. There's only a search function, pause button, a sort button, and a refresh button and then all the log info in a long scroll. I transferred the files from my phone to my computer and sent it to the email on the play store. If there's anything else I got to do let me know. Thank you.
supernewf said:
Is the nexus 6 supported, yet? If so, which cable is required?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nexus 6 does not support HDMI out, so there will not be a cable. You may be able to get it to work with Chromecast though, it does not support Mirrorcast either.
blackcompany said:
just bought ARUR because of the newest update, but touch control still isn't working on my S5.
for my diagnostics, the only things not checked are:
no app interfernce
installed as system app
can switch mock locations.
do these need to be checked for touch controls to work? Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I heard via email from blackcompany that it's working now. The thing that fixed it was to update to the latest SuperSU version.
Is Note 3 supported yet?
ixo- said:
Is Note 3 supported yet?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Note 3 has always been supported.
If you mean can you use a device with a locked boot loader and SELinux in enforcing mode, then the latest version is looking good so far for supporting that configuration. You still need the device rooted and the latest SuperSU application installed.
i wish i had more thumbs, so i could give this app four thumbs up
Phone: OnePlus One
ROM: Paranoid Android 4.6 (using ART instead of Dalvik)
HeadUnit: SPH-DA210
Connection: WiFi hotspot and Chromecast (tried Amazon FireStick but it was cumbersome to initiate the screen casting, it worked though)
I have the service running all the time and use NFC tags and the Trigger app to turn on/off bluetooth, wifi, hotspot, etc. I'm not sure of the battery usage so far with the service running all the time (just bought the app about 12hrs ago). This stand alone app has really sped up the time it takes to get connected and on the road. I also am not using ARUR as a system app and have mock locations on at all times. My initial impressions have been so outstanding that I have uninstalled Tasker, Secure Settings, AppRadio Unchained & AppRadio Unchained GPS Injector.
couple of quirks...
1) when i check "Do not switch Mock locations", gps injection will not work. I have mock locations on already so its my understanding there is no need to "switch" and ARUR is not a system app.
2) during my testing i stopped the app when it was already connected to my appradio and restarted. it says connected but the touches do not register. on the old unchained app you could on/off bluetooth and reconnect with the headunit to get the touches back, this method did not work.
feature request...
i'm not sure if you are familiar with the screen standby app, but if you could have such a feature as an option would be awesome! one less app to have.
question for anyone...
if anybody knows a way to automatically start casting my screen upon successful connection to my appradio, i would greatly appreciate the advice.
400ixl said:
Method for getting ARUR working on Lollipop (in this case the Nexus 5)
...
Move the Installed application into /system/priv-app using Root Browser{/URL] and set the permissions to read write execute
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you sure that's all that is required for converting to a system priv-app? Last time I did it, a library file needed to be transferred as well. Also, there are multiple permissions to set (owner, group, and other), so you may want to edit it the sentence to be more explicit. Finally, was the typo using a brace intentional? The Play Store link does not work as a result.
---------- Post added at 10:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:08 AM ----------
ddash97 said:
Phone: OnePlus One
ROM: Paranoid Android 4.6 (using ART instead of Dalvik)
HeadUnit: SPH-DA210
Connection: WiFi hotspot and Chromecast (tried Amazon FireStick but it was cumbersome to initiate the screen casting, it worked though)
I have the service running all the time and use NFC tags and the Trigger app to turn on/off bluetooth, wifi, hotspot, etc. I'm not sure of the battery usage so far with the service running all the time (just bought the app about 12hrs ago). This stand alone app has really sped up the time it takes to get connected and on the road. I also am not using ARUR as a system app and have mock locations on at all times. My initial impressions have been so outstanding that I have uninstalled Tasker, Secure Settings, AppRadio Unchained & AppRadio Unchained GPS Injector.
couple of quirks...
1) when i check "Do not switch Mock locations", gps injection will not work. I have mock locations on already so its my understanding there is no need to "switch" and ARUR is not a system app.
2) during my testing i stopped the app when it was already connected to my appradio and restarted. it says connected but the touches do not register. on the old unchained app you could on/off bluetooth and reconnect with the headunit to get the touches back, this method did not work.
feature request...
i'm not sure if you are familiar with the screen standby app, but if you could have such a feature as an option would be awesome! one less app to have.
question for anyone...
if anybody knows a way to automatically start casting my screen upon successful connection to my appradio, i would greatly appreciate the advice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you using a 2nd phone to control the mirroring, or did you get around it by ignoring the warning in the Chromecast application? What does it do to your audio quality?
stargate125645 said:
Are you using a 2nd phone to control the mirroring, or did you get around it by ignoring the warning in the Chromecast application? What does it do to your audio quality?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I see no Chromecast warnings. The only warnings I do see are from the Pioneer AppRadio itself. Also, I have to use an app called "#MirrorEnabler" in order to get the "Cast screen" option in the Chromecast app as the OnePlus is not an officially supported device.
As far as the audio is concerned, I would say the quality is equal to bluetooth 2.0. I listen to sport talk about 95% of the time i'm in my car so its not enough to out weigh all the other benefits. you can stop here or...
you can read this if you want a bit more information about my opinion with regards to audio quality...
i have factory speakers with an external amp & sub connected to the appradio. Also, my vehicle is performance oriented so my cabin noise is above average. With all that said, there is still a discernible difference in the below scenarios and I would rate the "cast screen" audio as on par with bluetooth 2.0
#audio and video compression over wifi with phone as the source
appradio + chromecast cast screen + oneplus = good
#audio and/or video compression over wifi with chromecast as the source
appradio + individual app casting (ie Netflix, Play Music) = better
#potentially no compression depending on the source
appradio + directly connected media (ie dvd, cd,usb,hdmi) = best
Now, replace the appradio with my home theater system in the above scenarios and I would rate all three higher.
ddash97 said:
I see no Chromecast warnings. The only warnings I do see are from the Pioneer AppRadio itself. Also, I have to use an app called "#MirrorEnabler" in order to get the "Cast screen" option in the Chromecast app as the OnePlus is not an officially supported device.
As far as the audio is concerned, I would say the quality is equal to bluetooth 2.0. I listen to sport talk about 95% of the time i'm in my car so its not enough to out weigh all the other benefits. you can stop here or...
you can read this if you want a bit more information about my opinion with regards to audio quality...
i have factory speakers with an external amp & sub connected to the appradio. Also, my vehicle is performance oriented so my cabin noise is above average. With all that said, there is still a discernible difference in the below scenarios and I would rate the "cast screen" audio as on par with bluetooth 2.0
#audio and video compression over wifi with phone as the source
appradio + chromecast cast screen + oneplus = good
#audio and/or video compression over wifi with chromecast as the source
appradio + individual app casting (ie Netflix, Play Music) = better
#potentially no compression depending on the source
appradio + directly connected media (ie dvd, cd,usb,hdmi) = best
Now, replace the appradio with my home theater system in the above scenarios and I would rate all three higher.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That pretty much seals the deal for me to stick with a wired setup. As far as the warning goes, it is the one that pops up on the phone when the editing the Chromecast application options for the Chromecast device that is connected to your phone's WiFi tether. Chromecast doesn't like to cast a screen from the same device to which it is tethered, in my experience. So, I was inquiring if you found a way around this without getting such a device warning, and without having to use a 2nd phone.
DDash,
I'm very interested in your use of the AppRadio and the OnePlus.
Would you be willing to write up a short 'how to', and if any other equipment/cables, etc are necessary?
Thank you for the prededing information.
stargate125645 said:
That pretty much seals the deal for me to stick with a wired setup. As far as the warning goes, it is the one that pops up on the phone when the editing the Chromecast application options for the Chromecast device that is connected to your phone's WiFi tether. Chromecast doesn't like to cast a screen from the same device to which it is tethered, in my experience. So, I was inquiring if you found a way around this without getting such a device warning, and without having to use a 2nd phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
oh yeah, without a doubt stay wired. i was perfectly happy with my previous nexus 4 hard wired setup. My original nexus 4 never had an overheating issue, it just decided not to turn on one morning so every "repaired" nexus since (4 of them now) ,overheats to the point of powering off,when connected to my appradio over hdmi. So now i have a oneplus and only kept it because it was good enough over chromecast or firetv stick.
---------- Post added at 09:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 PM ----------
JeffDC said:
DDash,
I'm very interested in your use of the AppRadio and the OnePlus.
Would you be willing to write up a short 'how to', and if any other equipment/cables, etc are necessary?
Thank you for the prededing information.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure, i can write something up. I'll do it in the OnePlus forum and send you a link.

Android Auto - How it works?

Hi,
I have searched on the internet but I can't find any good info about android auto.
First I don't understand how it works. I have seen that you need android auto on your phone in order to communicate with your car device but what is running on the car device? Is a different type of operating system?
Can I add an application developed for Android on Android Auto?
adrian94a said:
Hi,
I have searched on the internet but I can't find any good info about android auto.
First I don't understand how it works. I have seen that you need android auto on your phone in order to communicate with your car device but what is running on the car device? Is a different type of operating system?
Can I add an application developed for Android on Android Auto?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AA consists of 2 parts -
AA application running on the phone
AA client on say a car headunit (could also be another android phone or an android tablet) that mirrors the AA phone display
AA can be run self hosted on a phone, then you don't need the second part.
If you want to have a fixed display (client/server setup) in the car & you don't already have a car headunit supporting AA, you can install an app such as HUR- https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...ndroid-4-1-headunit-reloaded-android-t3432348 on the headunit/tablet. There's a trial version that you can download to try.
Hi kk131
Thank you for your replay.
So if is running on my phone this means that all my phone application will be available on my car console?
adrian94a said:
Hi kk131
Thank you for your replay.
So if is running on my phone this means that all my phone application will be available on my car console?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As the purpose of AA is to enable phone use during driving, it provides limited access with a simplified display :
Google assistant - so you can have voice interaction
Phone
Navigation - waze/google maps
Music apps - google play music, spotify (depends what you have installed on your phone)
Great info.
I am asking this because I have an application of podcast on google play and I would like to be available on AA and I am trying to find out how can I do that.
Do you know any relevant info on the web that can clarify me? I am guessing that there are some constraints if we speak of automotive
Install AA on your phone., run it, see if the app is shown in the menu. If it isn't you can go into AA developer mode and enable 'unknown sources' and test again. The thread I referenced above covers getting in AA developer mode.
If that test is successful, then go further and install the client on your car console.
Great, I will try it and come back with some answers.
Thank you for your time
Hello again,
I manage to complete all my tests and all was ok. I have installed a few applications and one custom application and all worked ok.
I have one more question for you if you can help me of course.
Do you know a tutorial or something from where I can start with Android auto? I have seen that there are not tow application (one for Android and one for Android auto ) is the same app but for Auto version are fewer scenes.
If you can give me a hint here it will be just great.
Thank you.
adrian94a said:
Hello again,
I manage to complete all my tests and all was ok. I have installed a few applications and one custom application and all worked ok.
I have one more question for you if you can help me of course.
Do you know a tutorial or something from where I can start with Android auto? I have seen that there are not tow application (one for Android and one for Android auto ) is the same app but for Auto version are fewer scenes.
If you can give me a hint here it will be just great.
Thank you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It would be helpful to know what hardware you have in your car.
I'm not an expert, I use a Nexus 7 tablet for the car display with headunit reload (HUR).

Wireless Android Auto question

I have a Kenwwod head unit in my car which has wireless Android Auto connection and it works really well with my Pixel 5.
To activate and see the Google maps on my head unit screen, I have to press the Google Maps icon, I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that if you have Anddoid Auto wireless connection, when you get in the car, the head unit will automatically open Google Maps and that's what you will see on the head unit straight away.
Am I correct that this is a future update for Google Maps/wireless android auto ? Or am I dreaming?
Thanks
Does yours default to the home screen (icons)? I think there was a setting for it somewhere. I can't remember where though. Maybe try poking around the setting cog that is displayed on the radio face.
Mine defaults to the last navigation app that I used.
edited: because I re-read the question.
If Android Auto isn't starting automatically...
1. Enable "developer settings"
2. Enable "Request video focus on start" in developer settings.
3. Profit.
I have "Add wireless projection to settings" and "Request video focus on start" both enabled in developer settings.
Aphex13 said:
If Android Auto isn't starting automatically...
1. Enable "developer settings"
2. Enable "Request video focus on start" in developer settings.
3. Profit.
I have "Add wireless projection to settings" and "Request video focus on start" both enabled in developer settings.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My head unit (new model for 2021) seems to default to most last used screen, but not Google Maps. I have had a look in the Developer Settings and cannot see the options you mention.

Question bluetooth metadata and controls not available

I have a 2012 Toyota Highlander, coming from a Galaxy S10+ where the metadata and controls came through to the stereo. I recently upgraded to the Pixel 7 and had a hard enough time just getting bluetooth to connect to the car. Now I can play through the stereo just fine, but can't control the music nor see metadata. This was working perfectly on the S10+. My screen doesn't even populate with the areas where Title/Artist/Album etc should be, it just shows a play and pause button (which actually work). I've tried multiple apps (spotify, Youtube, podcast app), no metadata. I've tried all versions of AVRCP and MAP on the phone, rebooted and reconnected, still no metadata. I have Bluetooth Volume Manager installed, though I don't see how that would affect anything.
I know many people are having this issue, but is there no resolution other than "it works for me"?
Have you tried to use Android Auto for your connection to your car. It certainly works using a USB cable connection between my car and my Pixel 7. I play all of my music from my phone and also from the radio while driving using the app.
Tailwind14 said:
Have you tried to use Android Auto for your connection to your car. It certainly works using a USB cable connection between my car and my Pixel 7. I play all of my music from my phone and also from the radio while driving using the app.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can't even get Android Auto to run. It's updated in the Play Store, but no way to run it!
Have you done the setup process to link your car with the Android Auto app? I don't have a Toyota; so things may be different on you vehicle. However, when I was setting up my Android Auto; I had to go into the car's menu to set the proper access. You might check your car's Manuel regarding WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. connection authorizations. See if that helps.
Does your Toyota require the "Toyota Entune" app to sync your phone with the car?
poit said:
Does your Toyota require the "Toyota Entune" app to sync your phone with the car?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It never has for the many phones I've used with the car before, all Android.
Tailwind14 said:
Have you done the setup process to link your car with the Android Auto app? I don't have a Toyota; so things may be different on you vehicle. However, when I was setting up my Android Auto; I had to go into the car's menu to set the proper access. You might check your car's Manuel regarding WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. connection authorizations. See if that helps.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't know what setup process there is, but my Toyota is almost 11 years old, from before AA was released. The manual isn't terribly helpful much like the stereo settings. I had A Galaxy S5, LG V30, and a Galaxy S10+, all worked no issues with the stereo. I feel like the NVRCP isn't working properly.
Any more suggestions? Is there an app that can send the correct NVRCP stream to the car? Or something where I can test to see if it's working?
ldeveraux said:
Any more suggestions? Is there an app that can send the correct NVRCP stream to the car? Or something where I can test to see if it's working?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can you, Have you opened Android Auto on you cellphone? If yes, you must sync you phone with the car's Bluetooth or by USB cable. If you car is visible, set the sync to you car. If no, I've got nothing else.
Tailwind14 said:
Can you, Have you opened Android Auto on you cellphone? If yes, you must sync you phone with the car's Bluetooth or by USB cable. If you car is visible, set the sync to you car. If no, I've got nothing else.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Again, I can't open Auto directly on my phone, it doesn't have an icon. I can find it in the apps list and the Play Store, but can't run it alone.
One last shot.
On you phone; go to the play store.
Click on you image in the upper right of the screen. That should take you to your Google Apps management screen.
Click on Manage apps & device. At the top of the screen you should have two choices "Overview" and "Manage". Click on "Manage".
Click on "installed". That should bring up a full list of all the apps that are installed on your phone; including Android Auto.
Click on Android Auto. That will open your Android Auto app.
Click on "What's New". Will give you a lot to read about both what's new but a lot of links including one to a list of compatible cars.
Follow the instructions and you should be able to find your car if it is compatible.
During this search you will also come across a page with "how to use android auto.
You might want to do some more searching on your own thru those pages as well.
I'm finished now.
Tailwind14 said:
One last shot.
On you phone; go to the play store.
Click on you image in the upper right of the screen. That should take you to your Google Apps management screen.
Click on Manage apps & device. At the top of the screen you should have two choices "Overview" and "Manage". Click on "Manage".
Click on "installed". That should bring up a full list of all the apps that are installed on your phone; including Android Auto.
Click on Android Auto. That will open your Android Auto app.
Click on "What's New". Will give you a lot to read about both what's new but a lot of links including one to a list of compatible cars.
Follow the instructions and you should be able to find your car if it is compatible.
During this search you will also come across a page with "how to use android auto.
You might want to do some more searching on your own thru those pages as well.
I'm finished now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So the problem with trying this is it doesn't open. It is installed, but when I click on AA in step 4 above, it just takes me to the page in the store where I can uninstall/install updates to the app. I can't actually run it. I'm not in the beta either. WTF
Have you tried clearing Android Auto's data? Pixel Settings, Apps, See all apps, Android Auto, Storage & cache, Clear Storage.
ldeveraux said:
Again, I can't open Auto directly on my phone, it doesn't have an icon. I can find it in the apps list and the Play Store, but can't run it alone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can open Android Auto if you head to the Settings menu and search Android Auto. It will pop as the first result. From there you can connect with your car using a USB cable, or if you want the Wireless, you have to head all the way down to the About section and click on Version like 7 or 9 times until the developer menu pops (accessible through the 3 dots menu on the right top corner)
dexlemaffo said:
You can open Android Auto if you head to the Settings menu and search Android Auto. It will pop as the first result. From there you can connect with your car using a USB cable, or if you want the Wireless, you have to head all the way down to the About section and click on Version like 7 or 9 times until the developer menu pops (accessible through the 3 dots menu on the right top corner)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can get into the Android Auto settings, but can't actually launch it. WTF?! Should I uninstall it completely though something like Titanium Backup then install from the store?

Categories

Resources