Has anyone already tested the mirrorlink connection to headunits from other manufacturers than Sony?
One year ago, I bought the Pioneer AppRadio 3 to use it with my Samsung device, but since Samsung updated to Android 4.4, Mirrorlink is not longer available.
Therefore, I'm going to buy a Z3 compact, if it works properly...
It should work as long as you don't unlock the bootloader. The loss of the DRM keys causes also the loss of the mirror link capability.
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During the official Samsung announcement for the SGS3 on May 3, they talked about integrating MirrorLink support into the phone. This is actually why I purchased this phone. I recently purchased a MirrorLink compatible car stereo, the Sony XAV-601BT. After several frustrating hours, a Samsung rep told me that only the Korean version supports MirrorLink. He suggested downloading an app from the Play Store called "Sh.air" by a company called M&SERVICE. It's the only thing that he knows about that would make the SGS3 compatible with MirrorLink at this time.
The problem is that the entire thing is in Korean (I think...I can't read it). It doesn't do me any good to have a Korean interface on my car dashboard. However, this means that the MirrorLink standard is software based and (probably) only requires the MHL connection in a cell phone.
Does anyone know if there are any MirrorLink compatibility apps in development? I would really like to get this working in my car. Any help or information is appreciated.
I'm using MHL with a Pioneer AppRadio 2. It's an option for you if Samsung doesn't implement MirrorLink for you.
How do you like your AppRadio 2? I was actually looking at that radio some time ago because I've generally had good luck with Pioneer. I couldn't find a lot of reviews about using it with Android, but what I found made it look like it's not very Android friendly. I've also read that it has a delay in the user interface. Can you give me some feedback about that stuff?
I'm mostly just interested in syncing my phone for navigation, phone calls, and Pandora. How does it work for that stuff with Android? Have you used Inrix Traffic with it?
I like the Sony XAV601BT because it's a solid head unit with MirrorLink capabilities. The AppRadio seems to try to be a phone interface first and head unit second.
Well, some things about the AppRadio 2.
It's definitely a phone interface first, car audio system second. Without the phone plugged in and operating it's a basic AM/FM receiver.
Android support isn't as good as iPhone support. There's less apps available and generally speaking it seems like Pioneer added the Android support as an afterthought.
Every time you connect your phone, the phone will prompt you to accept the PIN number that the radio sends it. Every time. It's highly annoying, but someone on avic411 has a tasker script that apparently has the phone auto-accept the prompt. I haven't tried it yet as my phone isn't rooted (I'm swapping it later today for the Pebble Blue that a buddy got and he doesn't want it rooted).
Inrix doesn't work on Android over the AppRadio. They haven't added support yet and Pioneer has a lockout so that you can only use apps that have been approved.
Google Navigation is another app that doesn't work, although Google Maps does. If you want full voice navigation the only app that they have available is Waze at the moment. Waze isn't bad, but I dislike the cartoonish appearance of it.
AppRadio supports Pandora Radio. If you have it, it can natively control it through the deck. Pandora's not available in Canada, so I haven't tried it.
AppRadio also has an ipod interface on the main screen. You can't get rid of it either, which is highly annoying if you're like me and don't have an iphone/ipod.
There is a very small lag in response when you use the touch screen. I believe this is because it uses Bluetooth to communicate with the phone. It's there, but not really that annoying unless you're trying to scroll using CarMediaPlayer. That said, CarMediaPlayer is a half decent app for playing media on the AppRadio. I find it's a lot faster and doesn't lag like the stock Music app on the phone.
Edit: I implied above that you need Pioneer approved apps for it to work. You can use other apps, but they won't have the ability to control them through the deck.
For my use, it sounds like the Sony unit is the better way to go. Hopefully MirrorLink gets some support, either third party or otherwise.
Thanks for the honest feedback about the AppRadio 2.
spumington,
Samsung will release its MirrorLink app in the next weeks.
The solution is software only, but just an APK. You need to modify your system in order to make it work.
And it's not related to MHL, just USB.
olluz said:
spumington,
Samsung will release its MirrorLink app in the next weeks.
The solution is software only, but just an APK. You need to modify your system in order to make it work.
And it's not related to MHL, just USB.
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Hi can i ask where you got this info from?
olluz said:
spumington,
Samsung will release its MirrorLink app in the next weeks.
The solution is software only, but just an APK. You need to modify your system in order to make it work.
And it's not related to MHL, just USB.
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Where did you get this information? I also purchased the Galaxy S3 partly because it was the only Android phone announced to support Mirrorlink.
I recently just bought a Sony 601bt touch screen head unit for my vehicle. I am very fond of this piece of technology as It has the capability to push Pandora via bluetooth. It also has MirrorLink, which allows for a smart phone to push the display onto the display, wirelessly. I own a Galaxy Note n7000 as well as a HTC One X. Is there anyway to add this functionality to either of these phones? I have the Note rooted, so I would try for that at first.
Currently limited to only the S3 I'm afraid but there are a number of members here hoping for compatibility and a couple of guys kindly looking into it when they can...
See:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33176372#post33176372
...and the last few pages of:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837847
Hope it helps.
All the threads I've found on this seem a little dated. Anyone try Drivelink with an S4 now that KitKat has been released. Doesn't work at all for me. Was able to trick it into working with my JVC previously. I reinstalled hoping that would fix it. Shame...I was really hoping KitKat would miraculously fix this problem.
jmfrost said:
All the threads I've found on this seem a little dated. Anyone try Drivelink with an S4 now that KitKat has been released. Doesn't work at all for me. Was able to trick it into working with my JVC previously. I reinstalled hoping that would fix it. Shame...I was really hoping KitKat would miraculously fix this problem.
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Even stranger...Somehow Drivelink is associated with the phone app. Every time I made a call, Drivelink would force close. You hit ok and it re-appeared over and over. Had to finally restart the phone and uninstall it.
Sadly Samsung didn't include the TMServerApp.apk File that is needed for drivelink to run properly in the Kit Kat build for the Galaxy S4.
There is no way to make this work at the moment and currently there is no one working on it.
thedoginthewok said:
Sadly Samsung didn't include the TMServerApp.apk File that is needed for drivelink to run properly in the Kit Kat build for the Galaxy S4.
There is no way to make this work at the moment and currently there is no one working on it.
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That's really a shame. The whole reason behind me choosing this head unit was because of their "close relationship" with each other during development. But if I have to replace the HU every time I want to replace my phone, then forget it. Guess I'll be returning my S4. I hate Apple, but it's things like this that force me to stick with them.
Some Sony Xperia Devices also support the Mirrorlink technology.
I am currently staying on Android 4.3, because Mirrorlink works there, but I will probably buy a Xperia Z2 because it should also work with Mirrorlink.
thedoginthewok said:
Some Sony Xperia Devices also support the Mirrorlink technology.
I am currently staying on Android 4.3, because Mirrorlink works there, but I will probably buy a Xperia Z2 because it should also work with Mirrorlink.
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I tried my S4 before the KitKat upgrade with marginal success. It kept wanting to crash. I was able to get some things to work on the screen, but making the maps shortcut work for directions was a fail for me. I know the HU was rated for use with the S3, but I had hopes I could make the 4 work. Wonder if KitKat breaks any of the S3's that were previously working with it? JVC hasn't put out any new firmware in over a year either.
So I looking around and it appears that the S5 is not mirrorlink capable in its current state (stock).
However when lollipop comes out its going to have built in mirrorlink support.
Anyone hear of this or can clarify this for me?
Mirror link is in the settings of lollipop on my s5
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Mirror link is in the settings of lollipop on my s5
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Without having the phone in front of me, I cannot see that. Can you please be a bit more specific about what you have and where you found it?
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Without having the phone in front of me, I cannot see that. Can you please be a bit more specific about what you have and where you found it?
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MirrorLink is supported now. You'll find it under "settings - connections - Connect and Share - MirrorLink".
I had my son look at his S5. It shows "screen mirroring". Is this Mirror Link? Or another software solution? You would think it would state "Mirror Link" if it was actually that software.
I was also talking to Samsung yesterday and they are saying the Lollipop push was due out already, but it should be coming any time now.
Galaxy S5 Mirrorlink
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So I looking around and it appears that the S5 is not mirrorlink capable in its current state (stock).
However when lollipop comes out its going to have built in mirrorlink support.
Anyone hear of this or can clarify this for me?
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Mirrorlink is indeed on Galaxy S5 here in the uk but it wont connect with my pioneer headunit as it only supports mirrorlink 1.0 software and the S5 is 1.1 and pioneer cant or wont update the software to work with newer smartphones, it will work with an S3 but the mirroring is pretty basic tbh
trainspotter375 said:
Mirrorlink is indeed on Galaxy S5 here in the uk but it wont connect with my pioneer headunit as it only supports mirrorlink 1.0 software and the S5 is 1.1 and pioneer cant or wont update the software to work with newer smartphones, it will work with an S3 but the mirroring is pretty basic tbh
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It's on the S5 here in the states as well with the Lollipop upgrade. However, it doesn't work here either...at least not on a Pioneer Nex8000. It's time to start investigating other options outside Pioneer.
Mine dosn't work either. I have a VW headunit - Composition Media - and when I start MirrorLink only a black screen with a car connecting to a phone icon flashes and disappears. I'd like to debug the problem but can't connect my phone to the car and to my laptop simultaneously so I can read the logcat. How do I save the log to a file so I can read it later?
I got the operation of MirrorLink in Galaxy S5 , excuse the language , do not speak English , read-only.
See my recorded video.
look video in youtube
video 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dl-5tUyBao
Video 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSw8MgwKCHg
I am using z2 force phone with wireless charging moto mod and JBL speaker mod. Will these mods work with Z4 phone ?
Thanks,
Ching-Ho Cheng
I have projector, JBL soundboost 1 & 2, and 360° cam and all work with both Z3 Play and Z4
I don't have wireless charging mod though
Thank you
All mods should (theoretically) work on all z-phones
Got my new z4 unlocked phone from Lenovo and the Wireless charging mod fit right onto the phone ! Unlike my AT&T z2 force, this z4 is not carrier specific unlocked so it works with T-Mobile flawlessly. I am able to make either Wifi or Gsm call anywhere.
Will z4 get Android 10 update ? Right now, it uses Android 9. My wife new G6 unlocked phone also runs Android 9 but she hates the "missing" feature to adjust the ring/notification volume using volume adjuster buttons as in z2 force (running Android 8).