I've looked around on the web, and I can't seem to find an answer to this, but what exactly IS Android Auto? Is it a special ROM of Android? Is it an app? Is it specialized Firmware?
I want to build my own carputer, and I can replicate pretty much everything I want EXCEPT the ability for the headunit to interact with my phone to handle SMS and calls. I know that there are a lot of aftermarket headunits that can do this, but again, I want to build my own (fairly certain I can do so for cheaper). Ideally, it's a matter of building my own and customizing the ROM to handle my hardware, but I haven't been able to find any information suggesting that this is the case. Does anyone here an idea?
Hi mate, I'm in same boat, I have got nexus 7 2013 , everything will be worked out except phonecalls or text messages...
All I need is nexus 7 to have a bluetooth headset profile... I.e. nexus 7 acting as a Bluetooth headset.
If you can create rom or modify rom there are already source codes and system dumps available
Other people have made it and made Chinese android head units with this Bluetooth capability...
Basically bluez.org also has complete Bluetooth source code that can be added to any rom
I can send you link from PC if you want to see the source code of already working ROM of a Chinese head unit
I wish I knew programming etc I would have made nexus 7 act as bluetooth headset...
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app
Hi, i was wondering if you guys think there will be a modded apk for you phone that unlocks certain features,
such as being able to handle it while driving, screen mirroring, and opening other apps that a not natively approved(youtube comes to mind).
Thanks in advance.
First of all, I'm not a developer, so if my comments don't contribute, it's just me being blond.
I'm was just looking for a Waze/Android Auto solution, as it looks like their announcement to come "soon" takes ages, if it ever will ...
And found this :
slideshare.net/j796160836/first-meet-with-android-auto?next_slideshow=1
github.com/googlesamples
github.com/googlesamples/android-UniversalMusicPlayer
github.com/googlesamples/android-MediaBrowserService
github.com/googlesamples/android-MessagingService
So it looks like it is possible to build your own Android Auto application.
If so, there should be a way to decompile fi Waze and add the necessary code, no ?
Hi all,
I've posted this question already in the AA product forum without success. Hopefully there is a higher willingness for strange requests here @ XDA.
I'm using AA for Google Maps navigation and Spotify in my VW e-Golf.
At the same time I would love to display the VW Discover Pro map with POI's on my Active Info Display (virtual cockpit).
It works well with AA home screen, Spotify playback, phone, even with Google Maps as live map only.
BUT if you start a routing in Maps the VW map on the Active Info Display turns black and shows something like 'Navigation is running on main screen' or so.
Does anybody know a setting / hack / trick to switch this behaviour off?
Thanks
Axel
I found that using Waze instead of Google Maps allows me to do this. Maybe not an exact solution, but it does work.
There is the same problem with Waze in my car. Waze as moving map is okay but if you start a routing the AID map is turning black.
Maybe I need to explore if I can change any setting by OBDII coding...
Thanks anyway
I have the same problem in my Passat B8. When I use Android Auto navigation, I see on the AID screen that navigation is already running in Google Maps. It would be nice to be able to see VW maps on a virtual cockpit, and even better to see Google maps there, although with current software it is not real.
I will be grateful if you find a way to do it and share it here.
Axxxxel said:
There is the same problem with Waze in my car. Waze as moving map is okay but if you start a routing the AID map is turning black.
Maybe I need to explore if I can change any setting by OBDII coding...
Thanks anyway
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For sure it works with Waze and screen mirroring (I use it all the time) but maybe not with Waze directly through Android Auto.
I suppose it is not possible since Android Auto manages "navigation focus" of the car. Once you launch Google Maps/Waze, Android Auto asks the car to turn off built-in navigation.
Has anyone tried to access the GEM (green menu)?
Maybe there is an option to let the head unit ignore the navigation focus request.
Hi. Yes I've been in to the engineering menu and there is no option for this.
Subscribing.
I have Passat B8, I can have VW maps on dash, with Waze navigating, Google maps will not work.
Start car, plug in phone, AA starts, go to Waze, select destination. Then bring up VW Discover Pro map on dash.
Dont know how to get POI on VW Discover Pro map on dash.
Has anyone found a solution to this? Searches haven't turned up much. No problem if root is needed.
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Has anyone found a solution to this? Searches haven't turned up much. No problem if root is needed.
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I think the solution has been given. Use android mirroring, then use waze or Google maps or sygic or any other program through mirroring, not Directly through android auto .
This way it will work. I haven't try it, but someone above said it worked.
Would be really nice if someone discover a fix for this.... I am an audi owner with virtual cockpit and is very frustrating to see the compass icon while using google maps.... and I don't have a mirroring solution....
What do you mean by android mirroring?
Until recently Waze had a bug with the new Android Auto interface and did not disable the car navigation.
Maybe a route to investigate for a dev? I’d pay& kill for such a tweak.
For reference: android mirroring means mirroring the whole screen of the phone to the Head unit and thus being able to "remote" control it. (basically project the phone to the center console)
There are a few apps that can do this, Google is your friend
I drive a Polo mk6 (AW) and there is a workaround using Waze, that I've just accidentally found.
- on steering wheel set Nav to show on Active Display dash
- plug your phone and start AA normally
- if not already, open Waze and start a route, next hit STOP, and then start the route again.
- now both, integrated Nav should be displaying on AID dash and Waze with your route on Composition Touch.
hope it helps
Years later but finally solved!
I found the MIB2 Toolbox already some years ago but found nothing to activate the AID map while using Google Maps.
Meanwhile the genius guys managed to patch the MIB2 head units to ignore the phone navigation status.
It really works - and some other nice feature too, like VIM
GitHub - jilleb/mib2-toolbox: The ultimate MIB2-HIGH toolbox.
The ultimate MIB2-HIGH toolbox. Contribute to jilleb/mib2-toolbox development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Axxxxel said:
Years later but finally solved!
I found the MIB2 Toolbox already some years ago but found nothing to activate the AID map while using Google Maps.
Meanwhile the genius guys managed to patch the MIB2 head units to ignore the phone navigation status.
It really works - and some other nice feature too, like VIM
GitHub - jilleb/mib2-toolbox: The ultimate MIB2-HIGH toolbox.
The ultimate MIB2-HIGH toolbox. Contribute to jilleb/mib2-toolbox development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
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Can you explain what youhave done after installing the toolbox? From the github readme the options for Android Auto are limited. Which alterations did you make?
ruudvddries_hattem said:
Can you explain what youhave done after installing the toolbox? From the github readme the options for Android Auto are limited. Which alterations did you make?
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Don't know if I remember everything...
- You should not use the official release 4.1 - this is from Feb 2021 and doesn't contain the navigation fix
- Download the Master as ZIP and copy the unzipped content on your SD card --> https://github.com/jilleb/mib2-toolbox/archive/refs/heads/master.zip
- You can find the customization later in your green menu under Customization\Navigation - not in the AndroidAuto section
Once you have M.I.B installed and the Green Engineering Menu activated you install the Navignore option https://github.com/Mr-MIBonk/M.I.B._More-Incredible-Bash/discussions/93
Hi,
I recently purchased this android 10.25 octacore 4gb ram headunit replacement from ebay for a w176 A-Class 2013: [link removed] icebox auto 10.25 W176
And it didnt come with any instructions or model number. Its the version with an additional android video box aswell as 10.25 monitor screen. Fortunately I figured out how to install without instructions and managed to get everything working. I wanted to know if anyone knew how to do the following:
1. Identify the model.
2. Change the way the device launches into android (currently i have only figured out how to do this by holding down the nav button)
3. Command control the android unit via the stock controls
4. Compatible Rom etc that i could potentially use(possibly rooted?)
I can provide pictures etc. Thanks in advance!
Ps, i will offer an incentive via PayPal to anyone who can help as I'm eager to sort this correctly!
Regards
denaro94 said:
Hi,
I recently purchased this android 10.25 octacore 4gb ram headunit replacement from ebay for a w176 A-Class 2013: [link removed] icebox auto 10.25 W176
And it didnt come with any instructions or model number. Its the version with an additional android video box aswell as 10.25 monitor screen. Fortunately I figured out how to install without instructions and managed to get everything working. I wanted to know if anyone knew how to do the following:
1. Identify the model.
2. Change the way the device launches into android (currently i have only figured out how to do this by holding down the nav button)
3. Command control the android unit via the stock controls
4. Compatible Rom etc that i could potentially use(possibly rooted?)
I can provide pictures etc. Thanks in advance!
Ps, i will offer an incentive via PayPal to anyone who can help as I'm eager to sort this correctly!
Regards
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You can't change it. I have a glc, also want to change the launcher, but it doesn't allow me.
Changing the Rom will make you loose all the settings of Mercedes that go trough your screen.
I suppose you don't want that ?
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?