Hi everyone,
I’m looking to see if anyone has seen or has any ideas about integrating bi-directional functions into the OS. I’ve seen a lot of scan tools built on Android that let you check and operate the system modules on the vehicle. Seems like a great tool to have for any vehicle problems so I was hoping to find something similar to the scan tools that I can run on Android Auto OS. Maybe I am over looking something. My plan is to use a Raspberry Pi 4b 8gb model for my project. Thanks for any advice.
I'm looking for a bidirectional USB dongle that will integrate with the android head unit. I'm not as worried about the AA functionality so much, but it would be cool.
Android head unit (chinese origin greybox) or Genuine Android Auto head unit?
marchnz said:
Android head unit (chinese origin greybox) or Genuine Android Auto head unit?
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Eonon rk3566 so Chinese head unit...has android 11 and Android auto if that helps. Running vivid launcher as home screen but haven't figured out how to get it to connect to my phone's data without initiating Android auto.
Not Android-auto, requested moderator moves to (Android head-units) forum.
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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.
I have a Henhaoro G711HZA5 7in Android 5.1 head unit, not so stable with minimal support. really needs software upgrades.
mirrors through USB (Easy Connect & Drive Mode apps), but does not recognize Android Auto. Music on this unit sounds better directly played from the unit or external usb thumb drive plus a downloaded player that includes extra EQ bands.
HOW DO I GET Android Auto working through USB? to use my phone's stability.
OR IS THERE AN UPGRADE to Android 6, that will work for this unit ?
Android 5.1 Kernel 3.10
ARM version: 16.08.08_V00E
MCU version: 17.06.06_01_13M
MT8127 Quad Core 1.3GHZ Cortex A7
You can't. That is not an android auto head unit. It is an ANDROID head unit.
srcube said:
I have a Henhaoro G711HZA5 7in Android 5.1 head unit, not so stable with minimal support. really needs software upgrades.
mirrors through USB (Easy Connect & Drive Mode apps), but does not recognize Android Auto. Music on this unit sounds better directly played from the unit or external usb thumb drive plus a downloaded player that includes extra EQ bands.
HOW DO I GET Android Auto working through USB? to use my phone's stability.
OR IS THERE AN UPGRADE to Android 6, that will work for this unit ?
Android 5.1 Kernel 3.10
ARM version: 16.08.08_V00E
MCU version: 17.06.06_01_13M
MT8127 Quad Core 1.3GHZ Cortex A7
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Give Headunit Reloaded a try. It's a reimplementation of the headunit server for Android Auto, and runs on Android head units. It's available as a pay app on the play store, or through XDA Labs. It's maintained by a fellow XDA member here:
Rottgrub said:
Give Headunit Reloaded a try. It's a reimplementation of the headunit server for Android Auto, and runs on Android head units. It's available as a pay app on the play store, or through XDA Labs. It's maintained by a fellow XDA member here:
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I tried today and it gets closer to loading Android Auto, it starts and then it closes. maybe I don't have the right settings?
srcube said:
I tried today and it gets closer to loading Android Auto, it starts and then it closes. maybe I don't have the right settings?
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Quite possible. I know there are several ways of setting up Headunit reloaded, but since I don't use AA or Headunit Reloaded myself, I can't really make specific suggestions.
Might be worth making a post on the application thread I linked, and asking the users there for advice.
Best of luck!
Rottgrub said:
Quite possible. I know there are several ways of setting up Headunit reloaded, but since I don't use AA or Headunit Reloaded myself, I can't really make specific suggestions.
Might be worth making a post on the application thread I linked, and asking the users there for advice.
Best of luck!
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will do, Thanks
luciusfox said:
You can't. That is not an android auto head unit. It is an ANDROID head unit.
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can you explain it, you mean Android Auto APP unit ? What I meant is Android Auto/car(not the app) unit because it has amplification, GPS, radio(without internet) and the OS is Android.
Hi all,
Some time ago I found a thread on here that directed people how to reimage the head unit with an Android Auto. Is this possible for all head units, or are there things to watch out for? I tried searching but could not find the relevant info(Could be on me).
If I go into About Device of the Head Unit all it shows me RK3368 as name, no more info. All I can find is a thread how to update a headunit with the PX5 to Android 10, which it is already running. If possible I'd really like to flash Android Auto on it, as the current solution feels a bit like a bandaid solution.
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Found some more info. It's a S32F0 MCU, with a PX5 board.
Still trying to figure out if it's MTCB or MTCD and if I can flash Android Auto on it. Any help would be appreciated
DragonSlayer3X6 said:
Found some more info. It's a S32F0 MCU, with a PX5 board.
Still trying to figure out if it's MTCB or MTCD and if I can flash Android Auto on it. Any help would be appreciated
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Okay so here is an obvious question - why on earth would you put Android Auto on a real Android device? Android Auto is a scaled down version of true Android with some "lite" functionality and support for some basic apps. Android Auto is for those who (for some reason) can't install a proper Android Head Unit.
To put it simply, you can do everything on your Android that you can on Android Auto but not the other way around.
You have S32F0 as MCU, meaning it's not MTCx. Luckily for you, you can still use the only mod that matters - Malaysk. Forget anything else. With Malaysk you can customize your head unit with nearly no limitations to make it fast, user friendly and overall just awesome.
Go to this thread and follow it's instructions.
iceblue1980 said:
Okay so here is an obvious question - why on earth would you put Android Auto on a real Android device? Android Auto is a scaled down version of true Android with some "lite" functionality and support for some basic apps. Android Auto is for those who (for some reason) can't install a proper Android Head Unit.
To put it simply, you can do everything on your Android that you can on Android Auto but not the other way around.
You have S32F0 as MCU, meaning it's not MTCx. Luckily for you, you can still use the only mod that matters - Malaysk. Forget anything else. With Malaysk you can customize your head unit with nearly no limitations to make it fast, user friendly and overall just awesome.
Go to this thread and follow it's instructions.
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Hi Ice,
Thank you for you answer!
My main reason is the ability to mirror screen. I don't have a 4G dongle attached to my radio, as that is quite expensive over here. So I was thinking to be able to use my own phone as mirror onto the radio to navigate, play spotify etcetera.
For example I can copy my phonebook to the head unit, unfortunately both me and my wife use the car, which causes a very long contact list with duplicates etc.
What I've seen with friends is that Android Auto fixes some of those issues, as you don't run a seperate instance of the phonebook or whatever, but it's a mirror from your phone.
I've seen Malaysk's post, but also read in the thread there are quite some issues and support is flaky at best. Are those posts stirring sh*t for no reason, or do they have a point?
Finally, the seller claims my headunit is real Android 10, with build number 205150. I cannot find anywhere if this is real Android 10, or the so called fake android 10.
DragonSlayer3X6 said:
Hi Ice,
Thank you for you answer!
My main reason is the ability to mirror screen. I don't have a 4G dongle attached to my radio, as that is quite expensive over here. So I was thinking to be able to use my own phone as mirror onto the radio to navigate, play spotify etcetera.
For example I can copy my phonebook to the head unit, unfortunately both me and my wife use the car, which causes a very long contact list with duplicates etc.
What I've seen with friends is that Android Auto fixes some of those issues, as you don't run a seperate instance of the phonebook or whatever, but it's a mirror from your phone.
I've seen Malaysk's post, but also read in the thread there are quite some issues and support is flaky at best. Are those posts stirring sh*t for no reason, or do they have a point?
Finally, the seller claims my headunit is real Android 10, with build number 205150. I cannot find anywhere if this is real Android 10, or the so called fake android 10.
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Mirror screen functionality on Android Head Units is shaky at best.
You don't need 4G dongle - hotspot from your phone to give access to the Internet on your head unit - that way you can run any Android app on the head unit, Spotify, YouTube, Internet Radio etc etc. Make sure to give full permissions to your phone
Use BlueTooth on your phone to use handsfree calling. Use Google Voice to dial any number (no need to mess with Contact Books), your wife can do the same and your Android Head Unit will not sync contacts back to your phone
I know Malaysk developer as I'm also a Russian-speaker and his work is exemplary. If anything, his firmware is by far more stable and effective compared to anything you get from factory. People who complain about it, simply do not have the right skills of installing it and using it. Spend some time with Malaysk tutorials - well worth it. Malaysk also offers ROOT natively and Viper4Android which means you can tweak most parameters on your head unit and considerably improve the sound in your car.
Doesn't matter what Android version you have. You should go with Malaysk firmware for Android 9 (most stable). You will need to get a "rollback" software to successfully install it if your Android is anything but version 9. For that you'll need to purchase MOD Installer Pro 2 for €10
Whatever is possible to do your Android Head Unit will only be possible with Malaysk. If Malaysk can't support it, then it's simply not doable.
You can also look into "profiles" on your Head Unit. I.e one profile will have your stuff, and the other one will have your wife's.
Hi there. I have recently installed an aftermarket Android 11 screen in my car. I set up the unit with a 4G SIM card so it has its own isolated internet connection, as I want this entire unit to be self-sufficient and never have the need to connect a smartphone to it.
Is there a way to run Android Auto on this Android unit as a stand-alone app without having to connect a phone or external device to it?
(this seems like it should be a basic and common question, but I could not find an answer using Search)
TIA.
No one knows what the head unit is, out of the many unit types and manufacturers.
What have you identified as a possibility to solve your problem from reading the forum
There is not really a "brand" per-se, it's a somewhat generic aftermarket Android unit manufactured in China and distributed by DMP Car Design for a Mercedes W205 chassis. The device is "unlocked" and I can install almost anything.
As a network device, It identifies itself as: 'Bengal for arm64'
Specs:
12.3" Screen | Android 11 | 6GB LPDDR4 Ram | 128GB Storage | Qualcomm SnapDragon 662 (sm6115) 8-core kyro 260 64-bit CPU
I would think most of this has no bearing on the app having the ability to run stand-alone (except for the Android version).
Thanks!
KeithW205 said:
There is not really a "brand" per-se, it's a somewhat generic aftermarket Android unit manufactured in China and distributed by DMP Car Design for a Mercedes W205 chassis. The device is "unlocked" and I can install almost anything.
As a network device, It identifies itself as: 'Bengal for arm64'
Specs:
12.3" Screen | Android 11 | 6GB LPDDR4 Ram | 128GB Storage | Qualcomm SnapDragon 662 (sm6115) 8-core kyro 260 64-bit CPU
I would think most of this has no bearing on the app having the ability to run stand-alone (except for the Android version).
Thanks!
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For what reason you want to mess around with Android Auto?
This app is meant to connect a phone with an OEM head unit to mirror the screen of your phone to your head unit.
In fact:
Your new head unit is able to handle all the apps itself a lot better as any AA installation would do.
If you don´t have a phone connected, you won´t be able to make phone calls at least.
So I am really curious what you expect to get and the reason for your question.
Hi, did you resolve the problem with your android head unit because I've got the same predicament . Thanks
rigattoni said:
For what reason you want to mess around with Android Auto?
This app is meant to connect a phone with an OEM head unit to mirror the screen of your phone to your head unit.
In fact:
Your new head unit is able to handle all the apps itself a lot better as any AA installation would do.
If you don´t have a phone connected, you won´t be able to make phone calls at least.
So I am really curious what you expect to get and the reason for your question.
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Since I have work accounts on my phone, I cannot connect to external devices. Additionally, I prefer not to have my car's system or devices be dependent upon an external device to function. From my perspective, the only requirement I should have to make everything in my car work is to have a key, that's it.
I like the clean UI of Android Auto and it works well for native Google navigation and music control in one simple interface which is why I was looking for an "easy" way to run Android Auto on my aftermarket Android car screen without having the dependency of a connection to a smartphone to function.
Charlieboy205 said:
Hi, did you resolve the problem with your android head unit because I've got the same predicament . Thanks
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Hi there. I did not spend a lot of time pursuing this as I ended up going down too many rabbit holes in search of a solution.
I dropped trying to run Android Auto as a stand-alone app without a smartphone connection and went with FCC Car Launcher. In the end, I gained a huge amount of functionality and customization by using FCC. I now have a Google moving map, music controls, and much more on a single home screen without any dependency on a smartphone. (my headunit has its own 4G internet connection)
KeithW205 said:
Hi there. I did not spend a lot of time pursuing this as I ended up going down too many rabbit holes in search of a solution.
I dropped trying to run Android Auto as a stand-alone app without a smartphone connection and went with FCC Car Launcher. In the end, I gained a huge amount of functionality and customization by using FCC. I now have a Google moving map, music controls, and much more on a single home screen without any dependency on a smartphone. (my headunit has its own 4G internet connection)
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Using Fcc is surely the best solution.
As I said... Stand-alone Android Auto is not possible. you always need a Connection between phone and head unit. This is the way this app works...
I already use Fcc nearly since the start of development and I would not use anything else.
I have a 2016 RAV4 with Entune radio. Looking for a GPS Navigation capable unit. I have an Android phone. Seems like an Android OS wireless and wired head unit would work. Extensive research led me through Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony: all poor values. Car stereo dealers want a fortune to install. I value function and reliability. Any suggestions on a plug-and-play easy install unit that will keep my steering controls and factory backup camera? T'eyes CC3 and Dasaita Max 10 both are on my short list. Prefer to buy from US only.
Hello all,
I may be late, but you can use Headunit Reloaded Emulator (it's a paid App):
Headunit Reloaded Emulator HUR - Apps on Google Play
Turn your tablet or Android powered unit into a full blow Android Auto headunit.
play.google.com
You can run standalone Android auto server and app.
There is a trial version for testing:
Headunit Reloaded Trial for An - Apps on Google Play
This is a free trial version of the Headunit Reloaded Emulator.
play.google.com
Regards.
Hey, I got this new car head unit multimedia and I want to know HOW I can upgrade its firmware and WHERE can I find the firmware files because I searched and couldn't find them, And I would like to have Android auto in my car
Below there are screenshots of the head unit details.
Thanks in advance
Not Android Auto, requested moderator move to (Android head units).
First point of contact is seller, what do they offer.
Op try searching forums (SP9853I_1H10) there is loads of information from what I could see.
Also, if you want Android Auto, these Chinese greyboxes are NOT.
Android Auto Compatibility | Android
Android Auto works with hundreds of vehicles and aftermarket stereos. Check your compatibility here.
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