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.
lbus9168 said:
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.
Has anyone tested the compatibility of Headunit Reloaded Emulator on Android head units? Not self mode but actually connection the phone via USB (so basically allowing AA).
I'd like to run AA on my HU, but also like to have multiple other apps installed and use offline navigation without my phone sometimes (Sygic).
I've looked into Joying head units, but I'm not sure which one would be best suitable for the job (Intel? PX5?).
Hi,
I have a Chinese head unit called SoundStream. I am using it with HeadUnit Reloaded app because it does not support Android Auto. I have 2 questions. All advices are welcomed.
1. Is there a way install Android Auto to this head unit ? Because when i tried to download apk it says this device not support it.
2. Like i said i am using HeadUnit Reloaded app. It works fine most of the time I am ok with that. But only problem is dialer. My phone connected to headunit via bluetooth. So whenever i get a call or try to call someone head unit's bluetooth appers top of the Android Auto dialer. Is there a way disable default dialer while i am using Android Auto. I want to use Android Auto dialer UI instead of head unit's default dialer ?
Regards.
Merhaba
My brother. Does the device you bought support android auto carplay?
There is ZLINK app, android auto works with it, but the device needs to support
Merhaba
My brother. Does the device you bought support android auto carplay?
There is ZLINK app, android auto works with it, but the device needs to support
bicer79 said:
Merhaba
My brother. Does the device you bought support android auto carplay?
There is ZLINK app, android auto works with it, but the device needs to support
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Hi,
Thanks for reply. Nop device not supporting android auto. When i tried to download aa apk it says it does not supported
Bought a Vanku Px6, and the Android Auto functionality seems lacking. I can't find a way to keep the connection while my screen is off for example. Overall disappointed in the Android Auto experience.
Is there a different app I should use or an adapter that would work better?
The only other radio I've used with Android Auto is a pioneer unit, maybe I'm expecting too much.
Thank you everyone!
Buy a genuine Android auto unit, adapters are NOT Android Auto, you are probably confused.
Android Auto Compatibility | Android
Android Auto works with hundreds of vehicles and aftermarket stereos. Check your compatibility here.
www.android.com
Hi
Recently installed an Erisin Android head unit in my Mercedes. Unit works well. I updated the firmware also. Running C2DN firmware?
Problem is I can't get Android Auto to start on the head unit. I connect my Android phone and then go to Android Auto app. The phone recognises the head unit, but no Android Auto splash screen on the head unit. (The one with Maps, Spotify icons etc).
I installed Android Auto on the head unit via an apk file, but still no go. Is there a different version for head units compared to the one found in the Google store?
I tried a different USB cable but as I thought, that didn't fix anything.
jave808 said:
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Recently installed an Erisin Android head unit in my Mercedes. Unit works well. I updated the firmware also. Running C2DN firmware?
Problem is I can't get Android Auto to start on the head unit. I connect my Android phone and then go to Android Auto app. The phone recognises the head unit, but no Android Auto splash screen on the head unit. (The one with Maps, Spotify icons etc).
I installed Android Auto on the head unit via an apk file, but still no go. Is there a different version for head units compared to the one found in the Google store?
I tried a different USB cable but as I thought, that didn't fix anything.
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Android Auto app from Google Playstore is only for the phone.
Usually the head units have pre-installed the required app. You should ask your seller how to activate.
Yeah, that's what I thought. I will look deeper. Thanks!