Hey guys, need a bit of help...
Been using the Z a few days now, and I'm having 2 issues...
WiFi and Bluetooth won't work together at the same time, one knocks the other off whenever I'm browsing and listening to music on my Bluetooth stereo... In the ratio of about 5:1 for WiFi:Bluetooth like...
That's one issue that's a little annoying.
Another is that video playback over WiFi is broken... If I load up a video on the YouTube app, depending on video length, the video normally freezes around the 40 second mark. If I load a video up in my browser, more of the video will load, but never the full video, could freeze 3 minutes in, 5 seconds in, but never fails to freeze.
I've reverted to stock YouTube app, cleared cache, didn't solve a sausage.
I haven't gotten to the end of a single video since I bought the device.
EDIT: Above issue is most likelyan android wide YouTube issue, if the comments on Play are anything to go by.
And that's on top of the Bluetooth/WiFi clashing that I mentioned above.
Not what I expect from a quad core device with 2GB ram like! Any ideas? Faulty handset? Factory reset? Return the handset? I've never rooted or used custom firmware ;so don't really know how to go about it, open to any suggestions to get the best out of the hardware...
Thanks in advance guys.
WiFi/Bluetooth issue
Seems the YouTube issue is an android wide issue, sorry for bringing it up.
Just leaves the Bluetooth/WiFi clashing issue where they keep knocking each other off while they're both being used.
you guys might wonder which problem i am saying right now, and you might possible know this problem already
I have been tested on my Z1, my friends Z Ultra and Z. I have been tested with 10 Z series of Xperia, unlucky, all having the same problem
Method on testing this problem
1.Connect with Charging dock with power
2.Open Google Chrome(or any other browser you have in your phone)
3.Disconnect with charging dock with power
4.To see if there any pages refreshed
and for above case, there have an extreme method to make the Google chrome force quit
which is Connecting and disconnecting the Charging dock over 20 times, you will find out there have the notice which Google Chrome have been crashed..
another method to confirm
1.Open Camera
2.start recording a video
3.Connect to the charging dock
4.see if the camera apps reopen and stopped your recording or not
It would be a bit annoying that if you are searching information from the internet or recording video, sometimes, if you open so many pages, and once it refreshing pages, you will require so many data connection, and also this refresh problem might possible increase the loading of the CPU,
May anyone help me solve this problem, and help me collect some more data to make sure this problem is not just on the device which I tested.
Thank you so much for helping, and sorry for my English
I have just finished making my own charging dock for Z1 and i can confirm that when the power is interrupted between the dock and the phone:
- if i am browsing something on google chrome, the page refreshes;
- if i am browsing facebook, the page refreshes (goes from the start);
- if i am watching an on-line movie, chrome stops the movie from playing, exists full screen movie and goes back to the original web page of that movie;
- at some point i also received the message that google chrome stoppde working (or smth. like that).
I would also like to see asolution to this problem.
Cheers.
I guess no one found a solution to this problem? This annoyed me so much because I can't even put the phone on the dock in the middle of a gaming session because it force quits when I do so.
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Sorry for the necro post but this is the only thread I could find and I don't want to create another thread if this already exists.
I can't see why this is a "BIG" problem!
I find the fact that it auto rotates automatically when the magnetic charger is in more annoying than apps closing when disconnecting
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mm79k said:
I can't see why this is a "BIG" problem!
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Because the magnetic charging dock/pin sometimes accidentally disconnects while in the middle of a gaming session and then the game force closes?
Z1 charger dock
hi
would you please tell me how did you make a charger dock for xperia z1
thank you in advance.
RezaRezaei6728 said:
hi
would you please tell me how did you make a charger dock for xperia z1
thank you in advance.
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Buy one...I picked one up off eBay for £1.99.
Makes useless for navigation
I have DK26 installed in the car and always when dock power is enabled Sygic application FC. E.g. if i switch off ignition and switch it back on my navigation crashes.
Please if someone has any idea how to solve this I would greatly appreciate.
There is a very simpele reason for this behaviour and it won't get fixed, as this is a stock android event. Its a 'dock inserted' event that gets treated by the app at the same level as a screen-rotation event. The app-maker needs to fix their app. But as most devices don't have a real dock, not everyone does.
Have just returned my Xtrons unit due to various issues, and looking to change it for a proper Android Auto unit.
Had a look at the Pioneer AVH-X8700BT and quite disappointed, horrible buttons and a creaky flexy facia, and the onscreen menus etc are cluttered and unintuitive. This is a shame as I could have got 20%/£100 off in Halfords.
So interested to hear from anyone who has tried the others. I keep seeing comments about a JBL unit but it seems the launch date keeps getting shoved back. Kenwood - I've not found much about these but not hugely impressed by the look of the on screen menus in the static photos.
The one that has really got my attention is the Sony XAV-AX100 that has supposedly just been released. The unit looks smart and doesn't appear to need neon footwell lamps and extra boost gauges to complement it, (!) and the Sony menus have similar clean/uncluttered look like the Android Auto section. Apparently its only available via Sony Centres and both my local stores haven't come back yet with availability
I agree with your analysis of the options but i don't think the Sony product is released until December:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01LY8222N/geizhals07-21/ref=nosim?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
I personally got the Pioneer F88DAB (which is a european model) and I like the way it works. the menu is working quite well and I like the fact that I am able to adjust the screen tilt.
Android Auto works great at the device and I will upload a video of the device with android auto, so you can see how the menu and all the functions look like.
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that JBL has been pushed back so many times, I would not have any faith in it. The top of the line Kenwood is over a grand, but I have seen some really good reviews on it and few bad reviews. That was my backup plan if I didn't like my Joying, but I love my Joying
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I personally got the Pioneer F88DAB ...amazon
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At £850, it's poor value - you could professionally install a tablet for a lot less. I think I'll wait for the Sony for x-mas
kc1 said:
At £850, it's poor value - you could professionally install a tablet for a lot less. I think I'll wait for the Sony for x-mas
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That is true, but it was easier to install and I personally like the interface of it.
The Sony is a good choice. With a pioneer device you can use appradio or mirra cast.
When I am home, I will upload a video on how it is usable.
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I agree with your analysis of the options but i don't think the Sony product is released until December:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01LY8222N/geizhals07-21/ref=nosim?m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
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I'm also looking forward to getting the Sony unit later this year. :good:
CayenneGTS said:
I'm also looking forward to getting the Sony unit later this year. :good:
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Looks like it's available to order now
http://amzn.eu/1V2elbz
http://a.co/byhPOFu
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I personally got the Pioneer F88DAB (which is a european model) and I like the way it works. the menu is working quite well and I like the fact that I am able to adjust the screen tilt.
Android Auto works great at the device and I will upload a video of the device with android auto, so you can see how the menu and all the functions look like.
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I have the previous model the Pioneer F77 DAB. Works very well. Back in the day halfords had it for something over £800 then by accident halfords listed at £600 so reserved one sharpish. Couple of days later it was back at its original price. I think someone had cocked up.
Far as android auto is concerned it works faultlessly. It's pretty quick booting up from off and reverse camera works straight away, not having to wait for unit to boot. Occasionally when turning vehicle key to on unit comes on as normal but if you then hesitate to start engine it seems to crash and take maybe a minute to boot again. Even reverse camera does not work when this happens. Unit comes on when key is turned to power but cranking engine robs power from unit so it turns off and on again. The crash is something to do with the stage of boot when power drops. In all the time I've had it, it has only happened maybe half a dozen times. Other than this it works faultlessly. Pioneer want stupid money for mapping updates for the built in satnav on the downside but half the time I use Google maps in AA for quickness. Pioneer has an app to connect the phone to on board sat navigation - AVICSYNC. It works but is very clunky. Waiting for Waze to become AA compatible but not holding my breath on that one.
Well after failing miserably with two local Sony centres and also Sony online, I managed to find the unit for sale on Amazon! I'd set my heart on it and after three months with a gaping hole in the dashboard, its finally fitted!
First of all, its single DIN behind the facia so plenty of room for wiring looms, and simply slides in unlike the Android units that would need 30 minutes of trying to pull the cables around and still failing to get the facia flush. Also, as expected, it comes with a cage and standard mounting brackets so no bodging needed. Once fitted the unit sits neatly within the existing double din facia.
It starts up fast, works with my factory fitted reversing camera (unlike the Android units) and is simple to navigate. I was concerned about the 'cheap' resistive screen, but its actually very responsive and only needs a light touch.
The only issues I have so far;
1) The volume control knob needs a fair bit of spinning, it needs two or three goes to crank the volume down. I need to check the settings again to see if you can make the adjustment less fine.
2) If I connect the phone and play music on Spotify, and then start the engine, the unit powers down as normal during engine start. When it resumes, the music starts playing on the phone...I have to swipe across to a second screen and press a '+' speaker button to get the audio back through the vehicle speakers. A bug with my phone, or the radio? Something to look in to.
3) There is a limit to how many menu presses you can navigate, and unlike running Android Auto on the phone, instead of a momentary warning, it sticks until you navigate back home. Thats fine, although really irritating if your passenger is trying to find some tunes. But it does the same when stationary...I'm sure my handbrake is wired correctly but regardless, I'll be over-riding that feature as its in a campervan and I normally have a passenger!
4) Just to answer my own questions about the unit; No, the facia is not removable. No, it doesn't come with a remote control (a shame for a campervan!) And unlike the Android units, everything works seamlessly. i.e it doesn't freeze or get laggy, you don't need to wait ages for the unit to boot or Google Maps to load, and if you start the radio, Spotify etc will stop, rather than having two lots of audio competing for your attention
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3) There is a limit to how many menu presses you can navigate, and unlike running Android Auto on the phone, instead of a momentary warning, it sticks until you navigate back home. Thats fine, although really irritating if your passenger is trying to find some tunes. But it does the same when stationary...I'm sure my handbrake is wired correctly but regardless, I'll be over-riding that feature as its in a campervan and I normally have a passenger!
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Android Auto uses the phones GPS and maybe accelerometer to know when you've stopped.
On my Kenwood unit the handbrake sensor is grounded all the time and I still get that message.
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Well after failing miserably with two local Sony centres and also Sony online, I managed to find the unit for sale on Amazon! I'd set my heart on it and after three months with a gaping hole in the dashboard, its finally fitted!
First of all, its single DIN behind the facia so plenty of room for wiring looms, and simply slides in unlike the Android units that would need 30 minutes of trying to pull the cables around and still failing to get the facia flush. Also, as expected, it comes with a cage and standard mounting brackets so no bodging needed. Once fitted the unit sits neatly within the existing double din facia.
It starts up fast, works with my factory fitted reversing camera (unlike the Android units) and is simple to navigate. I was concerned about the 'cheap' resistive screen, but its actually very responsive and only needs a light touch.
The only issues I have so far;
1) The volume control knob needs a fair bit of spinning, it needs two or three goes to crank the volume down. I need to check the settings again to see if you can make the adjustment less fine.
2) If I connect the phone and play music on Spotify, and then start the engine, the unit powers down as normal during engine start. When it resumes, the music starts playing on the phone...I have to swipe across to a second screen and press a '+' speaker button to get the audio back through the vehicle speakers. A bug with my phone, or the radio? Something to look in to.
3) There is a limit to how many menu presses you can navigate, and unlike running Android Auto on the phone, instead of a momentary warning, it sticks until you navigate back home. Thats fine, although really irritating if your passenger is trying to find some tunes. But it does the same when stationary...I'm sure my handbrake is wired correctly but regardless, I'll be over-riding that feature as its in a campervan and I normally have a passenger!
4) Just to answer my own questions about the unit; No, the facia is not removable. No, it doesn't come with a remote control (a shame for a campervan!) And unlike the Android units, everything works seamlessly. i.e it doesn't freeze or get laggy, you don't need to wait ages for the unit to boot or Google Maps to load, and if you start the radio, Spotify etc will stop, rather than having two lots of audio competing for your attention
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Re "And unlike the Android units, everything works seamlessly", not true - please see your points 1 and 2 !!
Re "unlike the Android units . . . it doesn't freeze or get laggy, you don't need to wait ages for the unit to boot or Google Maps to load", Android units per se dont have this problem, one particular type, with only 1GB RAM, Lollipop and a later version of Google Maps does, this can easily be sorted.
Glad youre happy with your new unit, enjoy.
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Well after failing miserably with two local Sony centres and also Sony online, I managed to find the unit for sale on Amazon! I'd set my heart on it and after three months with a gaping hole in the dashboard, its finally fitted!
First of all, its single DIN behind the facia so plenty of room for wiring looms, and simply slides in unlike the Android units that would need 30 minutes of trying to pull the cables around and still failing to get the facia flush. Also, as expected, it comes with a cage and standard mounting brackets so no bodging needed. Once fitted the unit sits neatly within the existing double din facia.
It starts up fast, works with my factory fitted reversing camera (unlike the Android units) and is simple to navigate. I was concerned about the 'cheap' resistive screen, but its actually very responsive and only needs a light touch.
The only issues I have so far;
1) The volume control knob needs a fair bit of spinning, it needs two or three goes to crank the volume down. I need to check the settings again to see if you can make the adjustment less fine.
2) If I connect the phone and play music on Spotify, and then start the engine, the unit powers down as normal during engine start. When it resumes, the music starts playing on the phone...I have to swipe across to a second screen and press a '+' speaker button to get the audio back through the vehicle speakers. A bug with my phone, or the radio? Something to look in to.
3) There is a limit to how many menu presses you can navigate, and unlike running Android Auto on the phone, instead of a momentary warning, it sticks until you navigate back home. Thats fine, although really irritating if your passenger is trying to find some tunes. But it does the same when stationary...I'm sure my handbrake is wired correctly but regardless, I'll be over-riding that feature as its in a campervan and I normally have a passenger!
4) Just to answer my own questions about the unit; No, the facia is not removable. No, it doesn't come with a remote control (a shame for a campervan!) And unlike the Android units, everything works seamlessly. i.e it doesn't freeze or get laggy, you don't need to wait ages for the unit to boot or Google Maps to load, and if you start the radio, Spotify etc will stop, rather than having two lots of audio competing for your attention
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My unit came with a remote. I also find what I believe is a software bug, if you turn on the dimmer the maps will always be in night mode.
leonkernan said:
Android Auto uses the phones GPS and maybe accelerometer to know when you've stopped.
On my Kenwood unit the handbrake sensor is grounded all the time and I still get that message.
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I've got the same issue. As of 2.0 Android Auto uses the head units' GPS data. If your head unit doesn't have built in navigation (GPS), it won't remove the limitation even if stationary.
Link: https://productforums.google.com/d/msg/android-auto/8mvJEDnJUpU/pmejOMunAgAJ
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My unit came with a remote. I also find what I believe is a software bug, if you turn on the dimmer the maps will always be in night mode.
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I found out it's by design by reading the user manual a bit better. The dimmer is connected to the headlights and when you turn on the lights it will go into night mode, unfortunately I use the lights 24/7 so I will install a toggle switch instead to turn on/off the daylight and the night mode. Pioneer has a a similar setting using the headlights but they also have a setting where you can set the time for night mode, hopefully Sony will have something similar in a future update.
Thanks for the replies!
I've worked out that the unit is detecting the handbrake as the video playback from an SD card is interrupted. I see the comment about the Sony not having built in GPS causing Android Auto to keep the 6 press limit, thats annoying, lets hope its fixed in an update. Surely it can use my phones GPS signal to work out when I'm stopped!
Terre08, I'll send you a PM regarding your remote...interesting!
Hi.
I'm having serious problem after the installation of AAmirror on my tablet Samsung Galaxy note 10" ed.2014, model SM-P605.
I followed all the directions related to the root of the tablet, and then i installed carstream and AAmirror.
Now the situation is the following: when i connect my tablet to the usb socket in my car (Fiat Tipo), android auto starts regularly. Scrolling the menu on the car screen i can find the AAmirror icon. I tap on it, and the app starts, but with a downsized screen that makes impossible to recognize the various icons mirrored from the tablet screen.
But the worst is yet to come: the screen of the tablet itself now is downsized too! There are 2 side black bars and the screen is restricted at the centre of the tablet display. There is no way to come back to the normal state. I tried to reboot the tablet more and more times, but i can't seem to come back to the normal screen. Please help me. What can i do to restore the tablet?
The above situation doesn't occur when i start up carstream. Any suggestion?
Thank you very much.
Bye
Nico
Italy
nickthefury said:
Hi.
I'm having serious problem after the installation of AAmirror on my tablet Samsung Galaxy note 10" ed.2014, model SM-P605.
I followed all the directions related to the root of the tablet, and then i installed carstream and AAmirror.
Now the situation is the following: when i connect my tablet to the usb socket in my car (Fiat Tipo), android auto starts regularly. Scrolling the menu on the car screen i can find the AAmirror icon. I tap on it, and the app starts, but with a downsized screen that makes impossible to recognize the various icons mirrored from the tablet screen.
But the worst is yet to come: the screen of the tablet itself now is downsized too! There are 2 side black bars and the screen is restricted at the centre of the tablet display. There is no way to come back to the normal state. I tried to reboot the tablet more and more times, but i can't seem to come back to the normal screen. Please help me. What can i do to restore the tablet?
The above situation doesn't occur when i start up carstream. Any suggestion?
Thank you very much.
Bye
Nico
Italy
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I had a similar problem once and found that AAMirror had not been granted access in SuperSU. Just check that the # appears against AAMirro in SU. If not, click on it and it will be shown with a #. It should work correctly now. Good luck
I have finally achieved, with the Toyota chr 2020, and with a Xiaomi that the mobile is seen on the screen, the only thing that as soon as you put the R gear, it stops working, and a red screen of error 11 appears, you have to go back to be in P or N to reconnect, it would be nice to be able to solve that bug when you change gear, does anyone know something?
Your headunit is probably rigged to a reverse camera that's not passing video. It may be a good idea to check the wires and factory reset your head unit.
Hateislove said:
Your headunit is probably rigged to a reverse camera that's not passing video. It may be a good idea to check the wires and factory reset your head unit.
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Well, after a week of use, I can only confirm that the same thing is happening, everything is fine with both screenauto and aamirror until I put the reverse gear that the camera is connected, there the mirroring of the smartphone stops working,.......exactly what should tell the Toyota mechanics? since it is a new car and is under warranty
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Your headunit is probably rigged to a reverse camera that's not passing video. It may be a good idea to check the wires and factory reset your head unit.
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But the reverse gear is connected to video, precisely the video from the rear camera to see on the screen ....
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Your headunit is probably rigged to a reverse camera that's not passing video. It may be a good idea to check the wires and factory reset your head unit.
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Can You explain to me? Because precisely when I put the reverse gear the image on the video screen of the rear camera is activated, and that is when the mirroring fails, therefore I do not understand what should be done with the cables.
I think your AA resets when you put your car in reverse and it crashes the mirroring client. It would be a good idea to check the logs for S2A.
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I think your AA resets when you put your car in reverse and it crashes the mirroring client. It would be a good idea to check the logs for S2A.
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And how can I check Screen2auto logs?
To be able to put it here and that those who understand computer science can find out how to fix that failure.