I want to know if there is any way to get android wear on my generic China smartwatch. Is it even remotley possible?
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I've seen a lot of the cheap bluetooth watches that can perform specific functions or the "stand alone" watches with built in GSM phones. Are there any chinese (read: cheaper) alternatives to "partner" Android wear watches like the Moto360, LG Urbane, etc? I would think with the abundance of alternative android phones and tablets that are available from that market, that more smartwatches running actual Android wear would start coming out as opposed to the cheap BT function watches (call, music controls, contacts, etc.).
Buler.....Buler....Wear...Wear?
alright, So for the first part of the Title, I am hoping to Create a list of all of the Current Android Radio Head units that are capable of running Android Auto.
So far this is what i have:
- InDashNet Octa Core Lollipop Head unit.
*LIST WILL BE UPDATED WITH THREAD PROGRESSION*
For the Second part, im looking for a radio that has all of these Features
*android 5
*RCA 4v Outs
*android Auto Capabilities
*Capacitive touch screen
*good Call quality
*external Microphone
I enjoy Tinkering With the Chinese radios to make them work, but i would also like something that would actually work!
Thanks guys!
lbus9168 said:
So for the first part of the Title, I am hoping to Create a list of all of the Current Android Radio Head units that are capable of running Android Auto.
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Android Auto head units are devices that runs the Android Auto platform (and generally the Apple Carplay too) and these systems come already preinstalled from the manufacturers. Almost all the app installations and configurations are performed through the connected smartphone as the head units don't have their own Internet connection.
The Android Auto platform is pretty different from the standard Android OS (Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow).
Therefore standard Android devices aren't capable to natively run Android Auto OS and very likely they will never be.
If you are looking for Android Auto head units you can already find some models from Pioneer and some announced from JBL and Kenwood.
Almost all car makers are providing stock or optional Android Auto units in their latest 2016 car models or are going to do so in the near future.
See the current models and manufacturer lists on:
https://www.android.com/intl/en_us/auto/
Currently no chinese manufacturers of standard Android units have yet announced Android Auto models.
So, about the first part of your question, the correct forum section for posting would be the Android Auto specific section...
themissionimpossible said:
Android Auto head units are devices that runs the Android Auto platform (and generally the Apple Carplay too) and these systems come already preinstalled from the manufacturers. Almost all the app installations and configurations are performed through the connected smartphone as the head units don't have their own Internet connection.
The Android Auto platform is pretty different from the standard Android OS (Kitkat, Lollipop, Marshmallow).
Therefore standard Android devices aren't capable to natively run Android Auto OS and very likely they will never be.
If you are looking for Android Auto head units you can already find some models from Pioneer and some announced from JBL and Kenwood.
Almost all car makers are providing stock or optional Android Auto units in their latest 2016 car models or are going to do so in the near future.
See the current models and manufacturer lists on:
https://www.android.com/intl/en_us/auto/
Currently no chinese manufacturers of standard Android units have yet announced Android Auto models.
So, about the first part of your question, the correct forum section for posting would be the Android Auto specific section...
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Sorry about posting Incorrectly, i wasnt quite sure which place was best. my mistake.
Now i do understand roughly how android auto works, but according to this thread, it does run on what appears to be a generic chinese headunit, and if thats the case, I wanted to take that and run it on a seperate device. i understand Android auto =/= android, but this unit seems to do it, so why cant others? let me know what you think.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ashnet-octa-core-lollipop-head-units-t3353188
indashnet does not appear to be on the list of google approved Manufactures, which makes me think its possible to bring it to other devices.
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i understand Android auto =/= android, but this unit seems to do it, so why cant others? let me know what you think.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ashnet-octa-core-lollipop-head-units-t3353188
indashnet does not appear to be on the list of google approved Manufactures, which makes me think its possible to bring it to other devices.
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That InDashNet head unit is running standard Android Kitkat (and Lollipop in 2016) and won't be able to run Android Auto in any way...
As a general info, no standard Android head unit will probably ever be able to run Google's Android Auto platform (along with Apple's Carplay) as it requires a specific hardware configuration.
themissionimpossible said:
That InDashNet head unit is running standard Android Kitkat (and Lollipop in 2016) and won't be able to run Android Auto in any way...
As a general info, no standard Android head unit will probably ever be able to run Google's Android Auto platform (along with Apple's Carplay) as it requires a specific hardware configuration.
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I suppose it's just not at the general release stage yet. Here's a video on the InDashnet YouTube page showing one of their source units running Android Auto:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1CPZSmcw7c&list=PLAzMTknakXeO7muHqKEsEGRXO5WlG0igf&index=4
I saw some news a few weeks ago that Google is opening up android auto to run on any android phone. So I guess it should probably also work on some/many Chinese android head units in the near future. The question is what the requirements will be...
Edit:
Here is a reference
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/18/11698274/android-auto-app-update-phone-dash-google-io-2016
The android auto app requires Android 5.0+. So probably all lollipop head units will be able to run it.
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nomailing said:
Here is a reference
http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/18/11698274/android-auto-app-update-phone-dash-google-io-2016
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From the above article it looks like there will be an app for a smartphone to be used as a car head unit, with functionalities very similar to those of the true Android Auto platform, but IMHO the difference is that all the app managed data (music, maps, destinations, contacts, etc.) have apparently to reside on the smartphone where the app is installed.
On a true Android Auto head unit all these data come from the connected smartphone, not from the head unit itself.
So installing that future Android Auto-like app on a standard Lollipop head unit won't probably provide a full interfacing with the smartphone, therefore the Internet connectivity, music files, maps, destinations, contacts, etc. should reside on the head unit itself: this partly defeats the advantage of the true Android Auto platform to automatically adapt to different car drivers or passengers simply loading their data and preferences from their connected smartphones.
We'll see what functionality and connectivity features will be available in that Android Auto-like app when it will be available for testing on a standard Android head unit.
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So installing that future Android Auto-like app on a standard Lollipop head unit won't probably provide a full interfacing with the smartphone, therefore the Internet connectivity, music files, maps, destinations, contacts, etc. should reside on the head unit itself: this partly defeats the advantage of the true Android Auto platform to automatically adapt to different car drivers or passengers simply loading their data and preferences from their connected smartphones.
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Sure, that is true. I for myself, would not consider the necessity to pair with my smartphone as a feature but as a huge drawback. So I would say with the chinese head units we would have an improved Android Auto experience where you have the nice interface with large buttons, which does not distract from driving, and at the same time we do not have to pair with a smartphone. But sure, you are right, it is not exactly the same as a true Android Auto head unit.
Is there an easy way to port an Android app to a wear app? Nissan has an app (Nissan Connect) to control phone functions using the car audio system. They do not have the app for Android Wear. I have experience with rooting and tinkering with devices but have no knowledge when it comes to developing.
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I have an old (>5 years) android 4.4 chinese head unit
The main problem with the unit is the slow (~30 seconds or more) startup time, and the limited memory and slow cpu.
I am thinking of upgrading, and most manufacturers offer similar specs with newer Android versions.
Do any of these chinese units offer true Apple CarPlay and Google AndroidAuto support (preferably with wireless phone connection). that is, the ability to operate the apps and the units with voice (Siri / Google assistant) including reading and dictating messages, and making calls using the phone's dialer rather than a specific app?
Can anyone recommend a specific unit based on personal experience?
Android is open source, so it is up to the operator in question (in this case the head unit designer) to ensure proper operation. You don't really need AA on an android head unit anyway. Anything which AA can offer can be had directly on the head unit itself. Auto phone hotspots are also possible with android phones, so your head unit can connect to the internet easily.
Apple does not now, nor will it EVER officially support any of these Chinese head units. Apple has a strict set of regulations which must be followed by head unit manufacturers in order to gain official support (certain operations locked out while driving for example).
Soooo... in either case its kind of touch and go, but more so with Apple though since Apple unlike android, does not allow 3rd party tasker apps and such to change any internal phone settings, which makes things like auto hotspots quite difficult to do.
thanks
I have contacted a few Chinese head unit manufacturers and indeed their "CarPlay" solution does not support voice based / Siri control
I have found, however, a product (link) which provides full CarPlay operation, including Siri interface on generic Android based head units.
The box offers both wired and wireless interface to the iPhone, and uses an internal microphone for voice operation.
I have not tested the box myself, but I am considering purchasing it (relatively not pricey...)
I know there is a risk that future iOS upgrades will render this interface useless, but if it works for the meantime - it might be worth it if I can keep my current Android head unit
Has anyone tested this (or similar interface box)?
I don't have an iphone so I can't tell you for sure but I think there was something about the head unit not being able to get wifi while the system is in carplay mode. You should do a search on that anyway.
As I said, carplay/AA is touch and go with these head units because they are not officially supported.