How to install Android Auto Wireless with compatible Head Unit? - Android Auto General

At first I want to post what's the given Information from Google and then ask afterwards, what I don’t get here.
Requirements
(pls click here to get to the original Source):
A compatible Android phone with an active data plan, 5 GHz Wi-Fi support, and the latest version of the Android Auto app. Wireless projection is compatible with these Android versions:
Any phone with Android 11.0
A Google or Samsung phone with Android 10.0
A Samsung Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, or Note 8, with Android 9.0
A compatible car or stereo. Find out if your car or stereo is compatible with Android Auto .
Tips:
To find out if your phone has 5 GHz Wi-Fi support, contact your manufacturer.
In the EU, to use 5 GHz Wi-Fi in the car, your smartphone must comply with additional regulatory requirements. On Google smartphones, Pixel 3 and newer models comply with this requirement.
To find out if your specific car model is compatible with wireless Android Auto, contact your car manufacturer.
=> What I have:
- Mi 8 with LOS 18.1 / GApps Pico installed
- HU with 5 GHz WiFi and Bluetooth
- AA via USB works flawlessly
- CarPlay via USB and Wireless works flawlessly
- Android Auto V. 7.1.614584-release
- Google Play Services 21.48.15
=> What I want: <=
- working AA WIRELESS
Recommend installation process from Google:
Step 1. Prepare your phone & car​
Make sure your phone meets the minimum requirements.
Confirm that your car is compatible with Android Auto Wireless . If you're not sure, contact your local car dealer.
Ensure your phone has a strong and fast cellular data connection.
Step 2. Connect your phone​
Important: The first time you connect your phone to the car, you’re required to pair your phone and car via Bluetooth. For best results, keep Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Location Services turned on during setup. Make sure your car is in park (P) and allow time to set up Android Auto before you start your drive.
Plug a USB cable into your vehicle’s USB port and plug the other end of the cable into your Android phone.
Your phone might ask you to download the Android Auto app or update to the newest version of the app.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.
Step 3. Start Android Auto​
Your wireless connection might take a few seconds to start. You might need to tap Android Auto
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on your car display.
Step 4. Disconnect your phone (from wireless projection)​
If you want to stop using Android Auto wirelessly, on your phone notifications screen, tap Exit driving mode.
Drive safely. Pay attention to the road and driving conditions, and always obey applicable laws.
Now my questions:
1.Why does that f***Ing sh*t* installation procedure not work, even if I stick to everything? Any ideas?
2. Can anybody explain me what has (technically) to happen between the AA app on the smartphone and the head unit of my car, so that I can try to force both devices to do what is intended?
3. Why to hell does the AA wireless implementation need a USB cable connection (you see this is somehow connected with question 2)?
4. Are there any special settings (not the standard toggles) in the AA App (or in the AA developer options or the developer options of LOS) which I should (or possibly shouldn't!) have done to make it work?
It would be great, if somebody could help me to unterstand the setup process and my problem in this case.

1) You've provided no detail on what happens/where it fails.
3) It doesn't necessarily. Some BMW models support wireless AA, but not wired. But units which support both typically require you to connect via USB first, so the HU and phone can trade information (such as BT addresses, WiFi SSID, etc.).
What HU do you have? Does it specifically say it supports wireless AA? Supporting WiFi alone is not sufficient.

mike.s said:
1) You've provided no detail on what happens/where it fails.
3) It doesn't necessarily. Some BMW models support wireless AA, but not wired. But units which support both typically require you to connect via USB first, so the HU and phone can trade information (such as BT addresses, WiFi SSID, etc.).
What HU do you have? Does it specifically say it supports wireless AA? Supporting WiFi alone is not sufficient.
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1. Because there is nothing special to provide - it fails when it comes to the connection with the head unit. A Bluetooth connection is established to use the phone function, but there is no connection to use AA. It does not appear on the display. Wifi does not connect. If I try to connect manually to the head unit Wifi I fail because I don't know the WPA2 Password (consisting of 8 letters).
3. Thank you for that Information. I just wondered why the Google description seems to make that USB-Connection mandatory. Since my head unit supports both (wired + wireless, I should probably try that again with USB plugged in the whole time). Is it important to implement the wireless connection within the very first connection with the head unit (should I reset everything?) or dosn't it play any role and can be done at any time later after a succesful first USB-Connection?

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OBD II Software?

Anybody use their Tilt/Kaiser for obd2 crap? I'm thinking about picking up a bluetooth obd dongle to replace my cable, if there is away to do what I want on my tilt.
I'm interested in this too for use in my wife's G35x. I was playing with her iPhone the other day and noticed "Rev" in the apps store. With the correct cable, which you order from the company, this allows you to check/clear engine codes, view readouts of certain engine vitals, and other features. They might make an app for Windows as well, wouldn't hurt to contact em.
http://devtoaster.com/products/rev/index.html
This company do a bluetooth version and comes with pc and windows mobile software.
http://www.obdkey.com/index.asp
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This company do a bluetooth version and comes with pc and windows mobile software.
http://www.obdkey.com/index.asp
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That is sweeeeet! and a great price too. I usually have my laptop in the passenger's seat so I can do logging and the cable always hangs between my legs, it really pisses me off.
I just ordered one. The only downside is I'll still have to use the laptop when I want to do wideband logging, but other than that it should be good to go. Now if I could just find a way to get openECU to work on WM6
http://www.qcontinuum.org/obdgauge/
i downloaded this software. tried using it with a bluetooth obd2 adapter, but they could not connect to each other. i believe it is because the software was developed over 3 years ago.
if anybody is willing to continue the work, the source codes are available on that website.
hachiroku said:
http://www.qcontinuum.org/obdgauge/
i downloaded this software. tried using it with a bluetooth obd2 adapter, but they could not connect to each other. i believe it is because the software was developed over 3 years ago.
if anybody is willing to continue the work, the source codes are available on that website.
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I use the OBD Gauge 1.3 from this site on my HTC Imagio (WM6.5) and a BT OBD II (Car-Pal) and it works great... Config BT OBD in BT Settings to use Com Port 2 (or any available Com Port), then tell OBD Gauge to use that Com Port from with in the program. A BT device selection screen will pop up to connect/reconnet to BT device when OBD Gauge tries to connect to it.
I'm using my phone for OBD1 stuff.
Inside the ECU (Honda EDM P28 with eCtune software) is a connector that has GND, +5V, TX and RX (TTL levels)
I mounted a BlueTooth module (Parallax Easy BT) to have it connected to my Kaiser at COM8.
The software uses this COM port to communicate with the ECU.
RPM, VSS, IAT, ECT, IGN, etc. etc. etc.
hi guys,
i'm driving '91. VW Corrado G60 and I think I have OBD1 so I was thinking if orthello could give me some more infos on how is he doing that diagnostics? could you add me on MSN jazzbolan (at) yahoo.com or gtalk tstampar(at)gmail.com?
I would apriciate your help
TNX!
I am now using OBDGauge on my AT&T Tilt, with a bluetooth OBD interface. I got the OBD device here: http://www.rklenka.com/index.php?id=store/news
I did discover the "New Outgoing Port" setting inside the Settings/Bluetooth folder. Click on COM ports. Select the device you wish to add (mine is called CBT). Hit next and select a COM port (I am using 5). I tested it in my truck, which is OBD2 and has a CAN bus. Eureka! It works! Make sure the com port you select in OBDGauge preferences is the same you assigned to the BT ELM interface, and it should connect and start scanning.
You do need to have something available to keep the display from shutting off. My plan is a cigarette lighter USB power adapter with my sync cable. I also need to find a mounting bracket...
True, it does not show mpg, but ODBMobile does. I am about to get a copy and stick it on my Tilt.

HDMI output via USB-C in Note 9S (Curtana)

Anyone achieved to get screen output via USB-C -> HDMI adapter like this?:
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I will be very surprised indeed if these phones support video out through usb c / MHL
Note 8 Pro didn't and there's been no announcement that there's anything different in this range (discussed briefly in this thread, with links to more detailed discussion https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/redmi-note-8-pro-to-hdmi.53266/%23:~:text%3DIt%2520seems%2520that%2520the%2520redmi,MHL%2520neither%2520the%2520SlimPort%2520standards.&ved=2ahUKEwiQxsW1z8XqAhVIMewKHalODKEQFjABegQIDBAG&usg=AOvVaw237DjQg8DPjsOAQ11S9sHM&cshid=1594485066088)
IDK why on older (very much) phones was that easy through Microusb(vía MHL) -I remember my old HTC One X- and with current phones doesnt have this option. I tried S10e in DeX Mode and is very practical. Current wireless screen mirror functionality is like cover a water leak with a band aid...
ghiki said:
IDK why on older (very much) phones was that easy through Microusb(vía MHL) -I remember my old HTC One X- and with current phones doesnt have this option. I tried S10e in DeX Mode and is very practical. Current wireless screen mirror functionality is like cover a water leak with a band aid...
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I'd guess it's that these are (when we get down to it) budget devices - all the features you want, but stripped of those you don't (such as usb 3, which might support MHL, assuming I've understood that correctly)
Fwiw I find screen mirroring through Chromecast fairly useful, and loads less hassle than a cabled solution for occasional mirroring. For a longer term solution though a cable connection would likely be more stable, but I guess that's probably a niche use case, for which the redmi note series is probably not the best choice
@thesoupthief I considered Chromecast option, and It would be a good idea if it didn't require a wireless internet connection, I need something to connect phone directly to a basic TV, without router as intermediate
ghiki said:
@thesoupthief I considered Chromecast option, and It would be a good idea if it didn't require a wireless internet connection, I need something to connect phone directly to a basic TV, without router as intermediate
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This is not an ideal solution, but it works (with a bit of messing about). Instead of using a router based network to act as the intermediary for a Chromecast you can use another device's WiFi hotspot
We stayed somewhere for a few days last week where there was no wired internet. I had a Chromecast (I took it along expecting there would be WiFi) - my RN8 and another phone
I set up a wireless hotspot on the other phone and used my RN8 to connect the Chromecast & TV to that wireless network
I was then able to cast stored content from my RN8 to the TV without any massive data usage on the other phone
I've never used a Miracast dongle but that might be the simplest option - they're dirt cheap (€7 or so on eBay - about the same price as an HDMI cable) and don't require any external network. Not sure how reliable they are, but I think they're still supported in MIUI - can anyone comment?
Curiosity got the better of me - I just ordered a Miracast dongle. I'll report back when it arrives (it's likely on a slow boat from China, so it won't be here for a while yet)
Wrong section.
This section is for MERLIN (redmi note 9).
Do you need help with your MERLIN device ?
Read this FAQ: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...for-merlin-redmi-10x-4g-redmi-note-9.4225177/

CarPlay AI Box - "Android headunit" dongle?

Hi all!
I looked on the forums here and couldn't find anything about it... have you seen this CarPlay AI Box thing?
Seems like similar hardware as the Android headunits but on a dongle and then you connect it through USB and it streams via CarPlay. I think it's interesting for folks like me with a traditional headunit with Android Auto/CarPlay to have full access to Android.
Does anyone knows about it? I guess we could have the same options as the headunits such as custom firmwares or maybe figuring out what software does that CarPlay integration and use it from an Android phone - getting full Android access...
A link of it from AliExpress:
https://m.pt.aliexpress.com/item/10...937bf1b8eb274cfe0e0f.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg_.webp
Thanks!
markinhosmrk said:
Hi all!
I looked on the forums here and couldn't find anything about it... have you seen this CarPlay AI Box thing?
Seems like similar hardware as the Android headunits but on a dongle and then you connect it through USB and it streams via CarPlay. I think it's interesting for folks like me with a traditional headunit with Android Auto/CarPlay to have full access to Android.
Does anyone knows about it? I guess we could have the same options as the headunits such as custom firmwares or maybe figuring out what software does that CarPlay integration and use it from an Android phone - getting full Android access...
A link of it from AliExpress:
https://m.pt.aliexpress.com/item/10...937bf1b8eb274cfe0e0f.jpg_640x640Q90.jpg_.webp
Thanks!
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Expect it to be unfinished, unreliable, 'buggy as' and unsupported.
I have been looking at this as well. I'm going to order one as soon as my wife will let me probably a month or two from now.
To my knowledge nobody else seems to be utilizing car play as a generic display output with touch screen support.
I can't wait to get a hold of one of these and dump the firmware, if we can replicate how they interface, perhaps we can replicate it In software.
Imagine Apple car play as a primary display, as an installable magisk module.
That would solve the issues of Android crippling secondary displays for DRM. It would also hola many car units to be repurposed closer to their users need. But also help to minimize e-waste and unnecessary wasteful economic activity. Too much hardware goes to landfills because of lack of standardized interfaces for DIY upgrades.
so long as no money is being made it's all good. Intellectual property is an artifact of commerce,
It has no ethical relevance in non-commercial endeavors
edris90 said:
I have been looking at this as well. I'm going to order one as soon as my wife will let me probably a month or two from now.
To my knowledge nobody else seems to be utilizing car play as a generic display output with touch screen support.
I can't wait to get a hold of one of these and dump the firmware, if we can replicate how they interface, perhaps we can replicate it In software.
Imagine Apple car play as a primary display, as an installable magisk module.
That would solve the issues of Android crippling secondary displays for DRM. It would also hola many car units to be repurposed closer to their users need. But also help to minimize e-waste and unnecessary wasteful economic activity. Too much hardware goes to landfills because of lack of standardized interfaces for DIY upgrades.
so long as no money is being made it's all good. Intellectual property is an artifact of commerce,
It has no ethical relevance in non-commercial endeavors
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That's what got me intrigued, how they manage to output to CarPlay! If it's purely software based then it might be ported.
I will try to get one of those to play around!
I have a idea for this little box. If I get or I figured out how to mimic ios for convince car head unit . I will install or creat mode for any android phone we had same configuration in our car low price.
Hope to see further developments of this Carplay AI
It solve the android HU poor sound quality and yet have fantastic experience of Android
Now this only runs on Android 7.
I think i find the solution which I guess this ai box using same method. Here is the think. Install android on raspberry pi and using usb c power port for triger car android auto system and run screen2auto app and viola here is own android tablet on your car android auto system.
did anyone figure out how to install a custom firmware on this Android Box. I am looking to connect a Bluetooth OBD dongle to this, but don't think the stock firmware allows anything other than Phone connection via Bluetooth.
Hi, could you share the firmware?
I try to install on Raspberry
Paol89 said:
Hi, could you share the firmware?
I try to install on Raspberry
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well sure can, if someone can guide me how to dump the firmware from the device?
it seems they have the Bluetooth hardware disabled for some reason, cant enables it in settings, that also mean cant connect to my OBDii adapter, that's a bummer!
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Hi I have this version of AI box
https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...a2756.order-detail-ta-ta-b.0.0.5abb2fc2wCcoEN
There is also rebranded version from Joyeauto with 4GB RAM, generally it is the same product:
https://www.joyeauto.com/mmb-multim...-for-the-cars-with-oem-factory-apple-carplay/
Joyeauto provides also download section for this device, where is a new ROM:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oyjsw7s4q6dmvrm/AADy_yP8FC3JqnIrgjZrK-Gea?dl=0
Is there anybody who can make custom rooted firmware?
Btw. It can be plugged to any Android phone/ tablet via Carlinkit Wried CarPlay Smart Link Dongle for Android https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33038683679.html
It works like in the car, it is good for playing with and installing in home.
Bluetooth is blocked only for phone connection. I plugged cheap BT dongle to the USB port of the AI box and now I can connect anything including of OBD2.
What is annoying is autohiding on-screen navigation panel. It would be better make the always visible navigation bar and all apks opening resized in the rest of the screen.
Generally it is pretty interesting and good working device.
perfektny said:
Hi I have this version of AI box
https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...a2756.order-detail-ta-ta-b.0.0.5abb2fc2wCcoEN
There is also rebranded version from Joyeauto with 4GB RAM, generally it is the same product:
https://www.joyeauto.com/mmb-multim...-for-the-cars-with-oem-factory-apple-carplay/
Joyeauto provides also download section for this device, where is a new ROM:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oyjsw7s4q6dmvrm/AADy_yP8FC3JqnIrgjZrK-Gea?dl=0
Is there anybody who can make custom rooted firmware?
Btw. It can be plugged to any Android phone/ tablet via Carlinkit Wried CarPlay Smart Link Dongle for Android https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33038683679.html
It works like in the car, it is good for playing with and installing in home.
Bluetooth is blocked only for phone connection. I plugged cheap BT dongle to the USB port of the AI box and now I can connect anything including of OBD2.
What is annoying is autohiding on-screen navigation panel. It would be better make the always visible navigation bar and all apks opening resized in the rest of the screen.
Generally it is pretty interesting and good working device.
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Hi! Which Bluetooth dongle did you buy/install?
did you had to install any other software to use the bt dongle? Or just plug it in and turn on Bluetooth on setting menu?
thanks!
Al_Mel said:
Hi! Which Bluetooth dongle did you buy/install?
did you had to install any other software to use the bt dongle? Or just plug it in and turn on Bluetooth on setting menu?
thanks!
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I tried 3 different what I found at home and all work fine. No need to install any software or driver. These work: Gembird BTD-MINI5, Trust Bluetooth USB 4.0 Adapter , ASUS USB-BT400 . But I think you can try any.
One more thing: you need to access full settings to pair Bluetooth, I installed ADW launcher and there is access to all settings.
ADW Launcher 2 – Apps on Google Play
ADW Launcher 2, beyond tweaking your android desktop
play.google.com
ADW launcher would be fine set like default one. But they packed the factory launcher also with phone application, so you need to start both launchers. Then the Home button is launching factory launcher so it is better to use only the factory one. This would be solved by custom rom.
perfektny said:
I tried 3 different what I found at home and all work fine. No need to install any software or driver. These work: Gembird BTD-MINI5, Trust Bluetooth USB 4.0 Adapter , ASUS USB-BT400 . But I think you can try any.
One more thing: you need to access full settings to pair Bluetooth, I installed ADW launcher and there is access to all settings.
ADW Launcher 2 – Apps on Google Play
ADW Launcher 2, beyond tweaking your android desktop
play.google.com
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Thanks, I have ordered 2 seperate type of Bluetooth dongle. Will try later tonight.
just confirming you been able to connect a external devise (not your phone or a speaker/audio device) via Bluetooth? Where did you go in system setting to search for the Bluetooth devices?
Al_Mel said:
Thanks, I have ordered 2 seperate type of Bluetooth dongle. Will try later tonight.
just confirming you been able to connect a external devise (not your phone or a speaker/audio device) via Bluetooth? Where did you go in system setting to search for the Bluetooth devices?
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Hi, I connected OBD2, also I tried to connect phone to this dongle, it works only for sound playing from the phone. Phone must be connected to the native BT for dialing and calling. You can use both BTs, native and dongle same time. Full android setting console is accessible when you run ADW launcher - there is a Setting icon among apks. Good luck with dongles.
Just received the BT dongle ($10 cheap ones). And it works perfectly fine!
thanks for all the help!
hopefully someone can make a customFirmware for this now. Also noticed the device already got Root access.
perfektny said:
Hi I have this version of AI box
https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...a2756.order-detail-ta-ta-b.0.0.5abb2fc2wCcoEN
There is also rebranded version from Joyeauto with 4GB RAM, generally it is the same product:
https://www.joyeauto.com/mmb-multim...-for-the-cars-with-oem-factory-apple-carplay/
Joyeauto provides also download section for this device, where is a new ROM:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/oyjsw7s4q6dmvrm/AADy_yP8FC3JqnIrgjZrK-Gea?dl=0
Is there anybody who can make custom rooted firmware?
Btw. It can be plugged to any Android phone/ tablet via Carlinkit Wried CarPlay Smart Link Dongle for Android https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33038683679.html
It works like in the car, it is good for playing with and installing in home.
Bluetooth is blocked only for phone connection. I plugged cheap BT dongle to the USB port of the AI box and now I can connect anything including of OBD2.
What is annoying is autohiding on-screen navigation panel. It would be better make the always visible navigation bar and all apks opening resized in the rest of the screen.
Generally it is pretty interesting and good working device.
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Hi, i try to flash on ad card the files but i have an Issue of partitino table.
how can I solve this problem?
Paol89 said:
Hi, i try to flash on ad card the files but i have an Issue of partitino table.
how can I solve this problem?
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this store :
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001666879123.html?spm=a2g0x.12010612.8148356.10.49748857IIu65e
is oem factory of this ai box ,
he has a firmware full recovery.img , inside of this box is a recovery flash button
for flash with allwinner h6 tool
i have order liitle brother box cp-21 ,from audisource factory( mmb wireless carplay + adapter
same chipset) ,flashtool works with full rom img
I asked for a firmware update
and get the update.zip with flashtool and the recovery.img as a link
my box:
https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005001682547542.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.6845430cXz9VeG&algo_pvid=21045ab5-e788-49e9-804c-2cba0dc3410c&algo_expid=21045ab5-e788-49e9-804c-2cba0dc3410c-1&btsid=2100bdec16117849287626269e91d6&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
ive extracted most of the important bits over here
aliosa27/linux_carplay_dongle_reverseeng: Reverse engineering efforts for the cp-xxxx android->carplay boxes (github.com)
@videojo do you have the update for thje cp-21? I have that box as well as the 4g/32 box.

Wireless Android + Chrome Cast in car Now

Most car models produced don’t come with wireless Android Auto functionality. So what do you do if you’ve got an older model, or a new one that doesn’t come with wireless connection built in? This wireless dongle running perfect on my 19' E350.
The benefits I got from AACarPlay
Wireless Android Auto/ CarPlay
Add Chrome Cast to car - allowing watch TV with Car Screen
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SOFO888 said:
Is it a scam or true?
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For sure it's true, before I considered Ottocast which supports wireless AA/ CarPlay, I choose this cause it added ChromeCast that allowing project Videos to Car. It's cool! right?
Tim.Charlton said:
Most car models produced don’t come with wireless Android Auto functionality. So what do you do if you’ve got an older model, or a new one that doesn’t come with wireless connection built in? This wireless dongle running perfect on my 19' E350.
The benefits I got from AACarPlay
Wireless Android Auto/ CarPlay
Add Chrome Cast to car - allowing watch TV with Car Screen
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The screen mirroring feature - are you sure it's "Chromecast" and not "MiraCast"?
I ask because android phones such as Samsung phones support "Miracast", but Google Pixel phones can NOT do "Miracast" - they can only do Chromecast.
That's cool! this means I can cast TV from phone to car display. So how can I do it? connect via lightning cable or Bluthooth?
Flew Oxe said:
That's cool! this means I can cast TV from phone to car display. So how can I do it? connect via lightning cable or Bluthooth?
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Your car needs to support Android Auto via a "Wired" connection, then it looks like this gizmo will allow you to connect your phone to your car using "wireless" Android auto. And it looks like it will also allow your car's screen to mirror your phone's display.
Tim.Charlton said:
Most car models produced don’t come with wireless Android Auto functionality. So what do you do if you’ve got an older model, or a new one that doesn’t come with wireless connection built in? This wireless dongle running perfect on my 19' E350.
The benefits I got from AACarPlay
Wireless Android Auto/ CarPlay
Add Chrome Cast to car - allowing watch TV with Car Screen
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I have a question, when it is mirroring the display on your phone, does the car touch screen allow you to interact with your android phone?
Meaning, if your phone is displaying your home screen, and your car's display is also displaying your home screen (via the screen mirror feature), can you tap on an app icon on your cars display (not your phone's display) and have the app launch on your phone, or does the touch-screen on your car display do nothing when in "mirror" mode ?
As you can see on the screen, there're 2 entrances, one is "mirror" and one is "Cast"
Mirror is the entrance that allows you mirror your phone screen to car display, this static, that only show your phone screen on car display.
Cast is that you can project TVs, like YouTube or any streaming media from phone to car display, and you can also tap on icons on cars display to speed or back to home screen.
Does it support all Android apps in cast mode?
SOFO888 said:
Does it support all Android apps in cast mode?
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The cast mode may supports all video streaming apps, like YouTube, TVs, etc.
If you would like install all Google play stores apps to your car, the aacarplay pro box should be the right one for you! I don't need that much apps so I pickup the standard one, cuz aacarplay pro costs $100 more.
Hi. does wireless android auto work stable? I am looking for another one called AI Box from aacarplay, no limit to down apps.
Can someone test this for me...
Does "wireless" android auto work while the "hotspot" feature is turned on your phone?
Same question!
For the first time setup, keep Bluetooth and phone's hotspot on, after connecting with Android Auto, I can see the the hotspot is off, paired with Bluetooth.
It still using your phone's date while connecting android auto, just keep your Bluetooth on, it will be automatically connected. No need to open phone's hotspot.

How to prevent Android Auto from establishing Bluetooth connection?

I have a 2019 Hyundai Kona which has support for Android Auto. You need to connect the smartphone via USB cable to activate it.
My wife does not like Hyundai's navigation system so I thought about using Google Maps via an unsused phone. Idea: the smartphone is permanently connected to the Hyuindai and can be used for navigation (it has an Internet connection).
My problem is that Android Auto establishes Bluetooth connection to the Car's system upon activating. I don't want that because I want to use my regular phone for calls.
What would be the easiest way to permanently disable Bluetooth on an Android smartphone? The phone could be rooted, there is LineageOS on it.
There is an option to keep Bluetooth off during Android Auto in the Android Auto settings on your phone. But I never tried that option.
SOFO888 said:
There is an option to keep Bluetooth off during Android Auto in the Android Auto settings on your phone. But I never tried that option.
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where?
I checked on Android Auto 7.8. It seems that Google removed this option.
SOFO888 said:
I checked on Android Auto 7.8. It seems that Google removed this option.
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Yea Android Auto suxs off to root to take back control.
I have been using AA for a long time on my Astra from 19 and unfortunately I have never seen an option to turn off BT. It always turned on automatically - which is a pity
Norbertus20 said:
I have been using AA for a long time on my Astra from 19 and unfortunately I have never seen an option to turn off BT. It always turned on automatically - which is a pity
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Go into Android Auto on phone settings and turn off phone authorization. That will prevent it from automatically turning on bluetooth.
erikderzweite said:
I have a 2019 Hyundai Kona which has support for Android Auto. You need to connect the smartphone via USB cable to activate it.
My wife does not like Hyundai's navigation system so I thought about using Google Maps via an unsused phone. Idea: the smartphone is permanently connected to the Hyuindai and can be used for navigation (it has an Internet connection).
My problem is that Android Auto establishes Bluetooth connection to the Car's system upon activating. I don't want that because I want to use my regular phone for calls.
What would be the easiest way to permanently disable Bluetooth on an Android smartphone? The phone could be rooted, there is LineageOS on it.
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Go into Android Auto on phone settings and turn off phone authorization. That will prevent it from automatically turning on bluetooth.
Momofjn said:
Go into Android Auto on phone settings and turn off phone authorization. That will prevent it from automatically turning on bluetooth.
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Can you dumb this down?
I don't seem to be able to find anything called phone authorization anywhere.
Thanks in advance!
thinx12 said:
Can you dumb this down?
I don't seem to be able to find anything called phone authorization anywhere.
Thanks in advance!
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Yes, I am unable to locate this as well. I upload a photo of what I see when I go the android auto app on my S34 Ultra.
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I also do not have the option any more. I guess Google removed this option...
SOFO888 said:
I also do not have the option any more. I guess Google removed this option...
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Get rid of cars in previously connected cars. Does need to be there for usb connection to work

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