To use wifi on my android head unit, I always have to manually open my Iphone settings to make it accessible for the head unit. As I understand the apple IOS will not allow auto connection unless you have an iCloud account and family sharing. - With other words IOS will allow only other IOS devices. Any workaround to get the Iphone autoconnect when the Head unit is turned on?
Just to mention the bluetooth connection is up and running when I turn on the head unit.
Have you tried the automation options on the iPhone? I see there are a lot of options there to activate different things in different situations. I’m sure I saw something after you connect to a car Bluetooth.
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techo91 said:
Have you tried the automation options on the iPhone? I see there are a lot of options there to activate different things in different situations. I’m sure I saw something after you connect to a car Bluetooth.
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Hi!
Well I tried to figure out by using Apples own script editor app but with no success as I could not find any entry to the hot spot config.
Brynar said:
To use wifi on my android head unit, I always have to manually open my Iphone settings to make it accessible for the head unit. As I understand the apple IOS will not allow auto connection unless you have an iCloud account and family sharing. - With other words IOS will allow only other IOS devices. Any workaround to get the Iphone autoconnect when the Head unit is turned on?
Just to mention the bluetooth connection is up and running when I turn on the head unit.
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I'm not an apple user so I can't confirm, but I was told that apple will not allow auto wifi hotspots for non apple equipment. There are also no apps that will assist in auto connection because apple will not allow any app to control system settings.
If you want auto connection you will either have to use an android phone or just get the 4g dongle so you don't need a phone at all.
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Hey, I bough a new HIZPO head unit running android 7.1.2 (so the system says) for my GMC car.
So far so good, and everything seems to work fine, except for the internet connection.
I can tether my phone (iPhone 7) internet by wifi tethering, but every time I get in the car i need to worry about turning on the hotspot and connect the head unit.
Bluetooth tether are usually smarter, in my android phone, in the bluetooth config I can choose to get internet connection from the iPhone, and when the devices connect I get internet automatically.
Unfortunately, this option is not available on my head unit as it is on my nexus 5x.
Any idea how to enable it on the car stereo? Any app that might do the trick?
Thanks
Nothing?
Not possible?
Any other means?
AFAIK there are no units that will do bluetooth tethering. The bluetooth implementation on most of them is pretty hacked together and not very standard.
Your best bet would be a Tasker profile on your phone that automates the wifi hotspot when it's connected to the head units bluetooth. If you're trying to do it with an iphone I guess you'd need whatever the ios equivalent of Tasker is, if it exists.
There's this one, but its for Joying units, maybe it will work for you?
https://github.com/lbdroid/JoyingIntelStuff
luciusfox said:
There's this one, but its for Joying units, maybe it will work for you?
https://github.com/lbdroid/JoyingIntelStuff
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I read in another page that for intel units is working flawlessly.
The reason behind is that the manufacturers did not removed essential BT functions, just hided it, don't ask me why....
No one yet tested to the rk3188; but I gonna try it for sure and post results here.
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AFAIK there are no units that will do bluetooth tethering. The bluetooth implementation on most of them is pretty hacked together and not very standard.
Your best bet would be a Tasker profile on your phone that automates the wifi hotspot when it's connected to the head units bluetooth. If you're trying to do it with an iphone I guess you'd need whatever the ios equivalent of Tasker is, if it exists.
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For iPhone only if you are jailbroken, what I'm not because of the version of my cel.
Considering going back to Android because of this locked **** Apple does.
Either way, there might be a light here, let's try
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Considering going back to Android because of this locked **** Apple does.
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If you do, there's a couple of threads in the Tasker area:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/tasker-tips-tricks/how-to-off-wifi-hotspot-bluetooth-t3621934
https://forum.xda-developers.com/u/...ect-hotspot-connect-to-car-bluetooth-t3594736
It may vary slightly depending on the phone/ROM, but it's relatively simple. :good:
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For iPhone only if you are jailbroken, what I'm not because of the version of my cel.
Considering going back to Android because of this locked **** Apple does.
Either way, there might be a light here, let's try
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Have you gotten this to work?
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Hi All,
Recently purchased and installed a Joying head unit (4GB, PX5 Octa Core) (link to product)
As this head unit runs android I am trying to tether the mobile data on my android mobile over to the head unit via the bluetooth tethering function. Problem is I dont think its working. Does anyone have any experience with this or know how to get it working?
Steps:
On the mobile, make sure its connected to mobile data
On mobile, turn on bluetooth tethering
Pair mobile and head unit via bluetooth
Still no internet access
Can you access data via hot spot? Make you mobile device a wifi hotspot and connect the headunit to your hotspot.
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Can you access data via hot spot? Make you mobile device a wifi hotspot and connect the headunit to your hotspot.
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Yeah I tried this and it works fine. I just though it be better to use bluetooth tethering seeing as the phone is already hooked up to the head unit via bluetooth. Using the WiFi hot spot option just adds another process to the mix.
Because Joying remove a lot of the standard android setting I was thinking there might be a way to access the default android settings again to be able to play around with bluetooth properly. While writing this thread up however I did email Joying about the ability to bluetooth tether and their response was:
"Our head unit can not support Bluetooth tethering"
Hi, I am trying to achieve the same solution however I do not think it's possible. My understanding is that the bluetooth connectivity allowed by the hardware in the head units doesn't cater for the 'full stack' of bluetooth functions, so we're stuck with telephony and audio only with no data transfer.
I would *really* love to be corrected though! It would be great if it could be solved by software alone.
Failing that, could a bluetooth USB dongle work to provide full BT support?
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Hi, I am trying to achieve the same solution however I do not think it's possible. My understanding is that the bluetooth connectivity allowed by the hardware in the head units doesn't cater for the 'full stack' of bluetooth functions, so we're stuck with telephony and audio only with no data transfer.
I would *really* love to be corrected though! It would be great if it could be solved by software alone.
Failing that, could a bluetooth USB dongle work to provide full BT support?
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I consider this a bug. It did work on the Sofia 3GR units on Android 6.0.1.
It (currently) does not work on the Android 8 PX5 FYT units (like the OP has as well). Can't say anything about the QD units.
Well that gives me some hope at least.
I did note at least 3 'Bluetooth' apps running on my device (that I've been playing with since my previous post).
Perhaps a custom mod may be the answer...
Sorry proto, I've had about five units and all the same. You're right and it sucks. I don't think it's a big as I've come across it many times and only in a few eBay postings did the seller actually specify it has a general bluetooth connection. Otherwise toy even have to buy their obd to get that to work
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Ok thanks for the replies. Hopefully it will be fixed with a firmware update in the future or something.
Is there are any news about this Bluetooth tethering?
I am really interested because my WiFi is really really slow...
I saw that some Bluetooth function are missing, like the possibility to remove paired device or select Bluetooth tethering.
It’s highly unlikely Joying will fix the Bluetooth, they would need to produce a seperate rom with normal BT configured and u would not have access to the Joying BT app.
Currently Joying route all Bluetooth communication via a service called btlink, from there it goes to the joying bluetooth app.
Joying have fundamentally changed the way the Bluetooth is configured so it functions with only their software.
All these headunit manufactures do this to the BT so it functions with their software and they never offer a fix
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It’s highly unlikely Joying will fix the Bluetooth, they would need to produce a seperate rom with normal BT configured and u would not have access to the Joying BT app.
Currently Joying route all Bluetooth communication via a service called btlink, from there it goes to the joying bluetooth app.
Joying have fundamentally changed the way the Bluetooth is configured so it functions with only their software.
All these headunit manufactures do this to the BT so it functions with their software and they never offer a fix
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From which library/framework/binary/whatever is this btlink service started/called?
surfer63 said:
I consider this a bug. It did work on the Sofia 3GR units on Android 6.0.1.
It (currently) does not work on the Android 8 PX5 FYT units (like the OP has as well). Can't say anything about the QD units.
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Remember that it only worked with a HACK. Joying intentionally disables this functionality.
Bluetooth information
Init.sy.rc
Service blink /vendor/bin/blink
Init.connectivity.rc
Chmod 0666 /dev/tty (This should be tty00)
Now I have modified mine but I think the system/vendor/ect/Bluetooth/bt_vendor.conf is set to
- UartPort = /dev/tty00
Blink is interacting with /dev/tty
Android system is interacting with /dev/tty00 ?
Hopefully all the information is correct as I have modified my unit lots to try give back the Bluetooth to the system and I didn’t keep many notes.
But in short the the system is trying to access the Bluetooth on the wrong Uart port, where as the blink is attaching to the tty device, allowing the joying software to work.
This prevent the android system & apps interacting with the Bluetooth.
Also this is the test app I have been using to try to get it to allow permissions to turn BT on, but it get denied every time
Bluetooth Discovery : Bluetooth LE Scanner
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manjul.bluetoothsdp
i have the 10.1 american version.
if i remember correctly, bluetooth has an issue when your using it as a "media" access point
i think the bluetooth is set for A2DP... probably physically somehow.
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Init.sy.rc
Service blink /vendor/bin/blink
Blink is interacting with /dev/tty
Android system is interacting with /dev/tty00 ?
Also this is the test app I have been using to try to get it to allow permissions to turn BT on, but it get denied every time
Bluetooth Discovery : Bluetooth LE Scanner
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manjul.bluetoothsdp
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Did you try to create a symlink like
Code:
ln -s /dev/tty /dev/tty00
And is it indeed tty00 or tty0?
Did you give the scanner root access?
Bumping this for a slightly odder issue. I'm trying to connect my Joying stereo to a Hondata KPro ECU, it sees the ECU but refuses to link to it in settings, rendering apps like Hondata or RealDash useless, so in turn I'm using a crappy $20 tablet until someone can show how to fix this BT issue.
Joying was no help other than to tell me to buy their OBDII adapter, which I did, but LONG story this is a 2008 Honda engine in a 91 MR2 that has no OBDII port. I've bought an OBDII port off eBay and tried using pinouts from the ECU to hack together an OBDII port but no luck.
Having it via Bluetooth would be easier, it sees the KPro, so there must be a way.
same problem
dont buy this joying head unit
its rabish
Hello,
I recently transitioned back to the Samsung line up with the S20U and I am having troubles with Android Auto. My cars head unit works for both Carplay and Android Auto and I do have wireless enabled in the Android Auto settings, yet whenever I connect via Bluetooth my Android Auto will not display on the screen.
Does anyone know what settings to check or how to get this working?
Thanks all.
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Hello,
I recently transitioned back to the Samsung line up with the S20U and I am having troubles with Android Auto. My cars head unit works for both Carplay and Android Auto and I do have wireless enabled in the Android Auto settings, yet whenever I connect via Bluetooth my Android Auto will not display on the screen.
Does anyone know what settings to check or how to get this working?
Thanks all.
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I dont know what the settings are off hand, I just use whatever default settings are already set in Android Auto. I am using a Kenwood Head Unit and have been using Wireless since my phone arrived. For me, Wireless in Android Auto does not connect immediately. It takes a while - sometimes half a minute or so. more - and often, once the Android Auto Icon becomes visible on the Head Unit to indicate it is ready - it can take another minute or so to complete the connection. It takes so long that I have pretty much decided to use the USB cable.
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I dont know what the settings are off hand, I just use whatever default settings are already set in Android Auto. I am using a Kenwood Head Unit and have been using Wireless since my phone arrived. For me, Wireless in Android Auto does not connect immediately. It takes a while - sometimes half a minute or so. more - and often, once the Android Auto Icon becomes visible on the Head Unit to indicate it is ready - it can take another minute or so to complete the connection. It takes so long that I have pretty much decided to use the USB cable.
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I for the life of me cannot get this to work. It either dislplays Android Auto on my phone while connected to bluetooth or displays it on the dash when I'm plugged in.
On my Note 10+ the moment I entered my car Android Auto opened on the dash and connected without plugging it in.
Trying delete the info from the last Android phone synced to your car. that's what happened with my car I couldn't sync it until I delete the last one now Android auto works fine.
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Trying delete the info from the last Android phone synced to your car. that's what happened with my car I couldn't sync it until I delete the last one now Android auto works fine.
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Prior to this it was an iPhone. I did however delete all phones synced to the car. Still nothing. It works via Cable, but no go for wireless projection.
Hey everyone. I recently picked up an aftermarket Android Auto/Apple CarPlay unit for my 2014 Lexus IS. The unit I have is Android 10 with a Snapdragon MSM8953 Qualcomm Processor. I have a couple of issues that I need help with.
The unit connects to my phone through Bluetooth but as far as the hotspot goes, it doesn’t connect at all. Z-Link needs a hotspot connection and my unit doesn’t automatically turn it on for my phone to connect to.
Basically the same as #1 but my Bluetooth doesn't connect and when I do connect it, the hotspot automatically starts up and I have internet connection. So it's a hit or miss when it comes to Bluetooth connecting or hotspot connecting. One connects but the other doesn't. Vice versa.
I’ve noticed in many other peoples Z-Links, in its settings they have the option to “Connect Automatically”. I’m not given that option at all. Is there any sort of thing I can do to make Z-Link start automatically? Rather than having to press the application every time I start the car?
I am assuming that once I figure out how to open the z-link application automatically, both issues 1 and 2 will fix each other.
I appreciate the help! Thank you!
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Hey everyone. I recently picked up an aftermarket Android Auto/Apple CarPlay unit for my 2014 Lexus IS. The unit I have is Android 10 with a Snapdragon MSM8953 Qualcomm Processor. I have a couple of issues that I need help with.
The unit connects to my phone through Bluetooth but as far as the hotspot goes, it doesn’t connect at all. Z-Link needs a hotspot connection and my unit doesn’t automatically turn it on for my phone to connect to.
Basically the same as #1 but my Bluetooth doesn't connect and when I do connect it, the hotspot automatically starts up and I have internet connection. So it's a hit or miss when it comes to Bluetooth connecting or hotspot connecting. One connects but the other doesn't. Vice versa.
I’ve noticed in many other peoples Z-Links, in its settings they have the option to “Connect Automatically”. I’m not given that option at all. Is there any sort of thing I can do to make Z-Link start automatically? Rather than having to press the application every time I start the car?
I am assuming that once I figure out how to open the z-link application automatically, both issues 1 and 2 will fix each other.
I appreciate the help! Thank you!
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itsZerotec said:
Hey everyone. I recently picked up an aftermarket Android Auto/Apple CarPlay unit for my 2014 Lexus IS. The unit I have is Android 10 with a Snapdragon MSM8953 Qualcomm Processor. I have a couple of issues that I need help with.
The unit connects to my phone through Bluetooth but as far as the hotspot goes, it doesn’t connect at all. Z-Link needs a hotspot connection and my unit doesn’t automatically turn it on for my phone to connect to.
Basically the same as #1 but my Bluetooth doesn't connect and when I do connect it, the hotspot automatically starts up and I have internet connection. So it's a hit or miss when it comes to Bluetooth connecting or hotspot connecting. One connects but the other doesn't. Vice versa.
I’ve noticed in many other peoples Z-Links, in its settings they have the option to “Connect Automatically”. I’m not given that option at all. Is there any sort of thing I can do to make Z-Link start automatically? Rather than having to press the application every time I start the car?
I am assuming that once I figure out how to open the z-link application automatically, both issues 1 and 2 will fix each other.
I appreciate the help! Thank you!
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Hy. I had the same Problem with the same Unit in the same Car. I ordered a "only DATA sim for tablets" from my Provider and installed it on the internal sim-slot from the Unit, and my Problem was gone.
The Unit himself can not handle Thethering (also named as Hotspot) with a Cellphone AND the (Carplay-Anroid Auto) Connection to the Unit.
(BT is only to handshaking in the first step but then wlan is used to use Android Auto or Carplay function of this Unit)
Hi,
I just got my Android Head Unit installed in my car with Zlink to use Carplay. I am an experienced computer and iPhone user but have never worked with Android or an Android Head Unit. Can I and if so how do I connect a second iPhone to Zlink and Carplay?
only one device can be displayed
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only one device can be displayed
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I know that because I have Carplay in my other car. But both I and my wife use this car and I can't find where/how to connect her phone too? When Carplay opens there are no such options so it must be in Zlink somehow?
that is in the iphone carplay settings and the radio automatically connects to the last paired device
I understand that but where do I add the second phone? Shall I turn mine off and let Zlink look for a new phone?
I have a problem that people can barely hear me on the phone. The Carplay volume was also very low but that I managed to fix with Siri talking and at the same time increase the volume on the steering wheel. Also it takes a very long time before Zlink / Carplay starts when starting the car. The guy I bought it from asked me to reset the unit.
First time I used it I connected wifi in Zlink but now on a video i saw the guy connected hot spot in Android. Which way should I use now after resetting the unit?
And thanks for your help!
you = I understand that, but where do I add the second phone? Do I turn mine off and let Zlink search for a new phone?
=yes, cancel your pairing and let the second phone connect
Ok got it. Can I make other settings in Zlink by opening the app?
not much
You forgot to tell me where I should connect my wifi? To Android system as hot spot or in Zlink option? My unit has a SIM card installed if that makes any difference?
The Bluetooth as I understand I will connect on OEM phone app?
carplay works with wifi and bluethoo transmission the sim is only to give internet to the android system (google maps etc) not for carplay actually carplay is on your mobile and mirrors your radio
the rest already in google
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carplay works with wifi and bluethoo transmission the sim is only to give internet to the android system (google maps etc) not for carplay actually carplay is on your mobile and mirrors your radio
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So I should connect both Bluetooth and wifi to Zlink / Carplay?
I don't remember any option to connect BT on Zlink?
I found out today that people can't hear me using Carplay phone because the Android unit uses a built-in microphone on the screen and not Mercedes OEM.
Is this normal?