Headunit Reloaded AA Question - Android Head-Units

I cannot find the difference between self-mode and USB connection for Headunit Reloaded. Is anyone able to explain the difference?
Also, I have AA 8.7 Coolwalk on my phone but not on Headunit Reloaded. Is there Coolwalk yet for Headunit Reloaded?

Self mode runs as stand-alone without connection to a phone. It uses the built in Android Auto of a device, basically connecting to itself.
USB mode connects to your phone, the standard way you would connect to Android auto.
Self mode allows you to run Android auto on your phone without a headunit. Like you used to be able to before Google removed that feature.
Edit: As long as the AA version you are using supports cool walk, it will output the new features to Headunit Reloaded. Since HU Reloaded is just a receiver for the transmission, there is no change required on that end. Cool walk works fine on the latest version of HUR, if the phone transmitting has coolwalk.

LaurenDanielle said:
Self mode runs stand-alone without connection to a phone. It uses the built in Android Auto of a device, basically connecting to itself.
USB mode connects to your phone, the standard way you would connect to Android auto.
Self mode allows you to run Android auto on your phone without a headunit. Like you used to be able to before Google removed that feature.
Edit: As long as the AA version you are using supports cool walk, it will output the new features to Headunit Reloaded. Since HU Reloaded is just a receiver for the transmission, there is no change required on that end. Cool walk works fine on the latest version of HUR, if the phone transmitting has coolwalk.
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Thanks, that is precisely what I needed to know.

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Using android headunit compare to "standard" one

Intro:
For many years I used to use 1 DIN headunit connected via BT with my android phone. Phone was nicely mounted in bracket hard fixed to the dashboard.
So, I was getting into the car, putting phone into the bracket, starting the car and phone was connecting BT with headunit automatically. Could do phone calls, playing music etc. in 10 secs. Done, finished. No extra configuration, setting up, pressing buttons...
If I needed to use Google Maps, I had to use the phone screen, but it was ok with me, just two clicks.
But... I've upgraded my car and I have to redo my car-audio-phone connectivity
And now..
I'm browsing the market of 2din android based headunits (HU) for a couple years now. They are getting better and better, having more and functions (too many?) etc. Are they not to complicated in daily using? I seen many YT videos where people showing many options of their HUs, but there is completely nothing about daily using.
I'm thinking to purchase one of the latest Joying 2DIN HU and connect it to my android phone via BT, but "The more I know, the more I know I don't know"
That should cover my phone calls and music needs, however I have some doubts I cannot find answers to:
1. Does HU will connect to my phone every time by itself (BT) once paired?
2. How do you Guys, use Google Maps? Screen-mirror (via wifi using phone's "external display" option) or preinstalled in HU Google Maps app?
If phone's mirror, can it be turn on by itself automatically to see my phone app on HU screen without getting into phone's settings?
If preinstalled app, how HU can connects to my Google account? Does it mean I need to buy extra SIM card? Or it can use my phone's data, if so, does it mean I have to go into phone's settings and create a hotspot?
3. DVR, again, does it can be turned on once HU is up by itself, or do I have to turn it on by myself? I hope it has the time loop feature like proper DVR cams do?
4. Parking camera, does it turn the camera on (and screen) once I put R gear on?
Does the latest headunits can be driver friendly or it's still to early and I expect too much?
Thank you for all your answers.:good:
I can speak for Joying (see footer):
1. Yes, it does. It does not show contact names (only numbers) right after start, but they appear after 1st call
2. I can not see any reason using screen mirror (or Android auto) on HU with Android 6+ - PlayMarket apps are almost all yours on HU. My Google account is accessible via WiFi hot spot (USB dongle (auto) or Phone - you have to start hotspot on it), I can pay for apps from HU.
3. Joying DVR does start automatically. It has some issues making additional files until GPS locks, but anyway "ends" still can be put together. One drawback - J.DVR only uses 20Gb on max allowed 32Gb card - too bad.
4. Reversing camera works properly if connected properly, everything is on screen when R gear is on, including dynamic parking lines.
And you certainly should read this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74092359&postcount=3
But, still it's chinese, be prepared

I bought a Joying Px5 9inch Octa8, And i need some advise guys

a. I am a normal user, mainly need to use Bluetooth for phone calls, GPS maps and spotify. I realized that the caller apps does not allow me to put short cuts (quick dials) to my favorite numbers. Is there any way I can do it?
b. It is rather useless to have a headunit if there is no internet connection. I have my HP for WiFi tethering, and also a WiFi dongle. Both doesn't work well because the head-unit can only detect WiFi upon restarting the system. I am not sure why, If I were to shut off my engine, start it up again. The system will not be able to detect WiFi.
c. My head-unit comes with Zlink (apple car-play). Okay, this is funny. I connected my iPhone to the head-unit, but upon connecting to zlink, the Bluetooth connection is cut.
d. I intend to get the ELM327 so that I can see those cool gauges. But can the head unit support both ELM 327 and my iPhone Bluetooth simultaneously.
e. Lastly, do I really need to root it to get it perform? I am not good in all these.
For advice pls.
MCU: 2019-01-23
Can someone give me some advise pls
Hi Tweakmax,
i have the same version as you have. i bought mine from Isudar and is currently installed in my skoda.
A)I'm also not verry happy with the dialer app. First of all, the app is called bluetooth and has a bluetooth icon while it is a dialer. The contacts showed up after 2 hours!! The default launcher does not support custom widget elements such as a shortcut to person. I suggest installing an other launcher.
b) I'm not expierencing this problem.
C) My usb ports don't work. How did you manage to install car play? I have android Auto. By the way. Why do you want to use car play if you have an android head unit?
D) I can confirm that the ELM327 is working. Make sure to unpair the OBD2 dongle from your phone. Then unplug/plug the obd2 adapter.
E) root is not required. You can install other launchers and install APK's.

[Question] Android Auto Wireless Not Working

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.
FinalBossJay said:
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.
Geekser said:
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.
rxil said:
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.

Connecting Essential Phone to Skoda / VAG via Android Auto or MirrorLink interface

Howdy,
Does anyone have a clue how to connect PH-1 to Skoda via either Android Auto or MirrorLink interfaces?
I've tried connecting the devices to my Skoda '17, and it failed 99 trials out of a hundred. In most of attempts made to connect the phone to the headunit the were no reactions on the car's screen.
When plugging PH-1 to the USB-A plug on the car's side, nothing happens. The car has 'Welcome to SmartLink. Please connect a device via USB. ' on its screen.
Only once had I the car to ask me to decide what type of connectivity I'd like it to be used: Android Auto or MirrorLink. I chose Android Auto and got something like Connection failed on the car's screen. Then nothing. I had no luck to connect the phone in any further attempt.
I have tried rebooting the phone, the head unit, I've even tried resetting SmartLink settings in head unit. Nada.
I have Sygic with MirrorLink feature installed, and the phone isn't connected to head unit via Bluetooth.
Does it mean Essential Phone does not support neither Android Auto nor MirrorLink interface? If so what was that Skoda asking me to choose how I'd like the phone be connected: via Android Auto or via MirrorLink? Just a glitch?
Does anyone have a clue? Thank you.
somewhere else i read that a person had to use
"fastboot -i 0x2e17 < your file/zip here >
to get fastboot to work.
good luck.
Luxon said:
Howdy,
Does anyone have a clue how to connect PH-1 to Skoda via either Android Auto or MirrorLink interfaces?
I've tried connecting the devices to my Skoda '17, and it failed 99 trials out of a hundred. In most of attempts made to connect the phone to the headunit the were no reactions on the car's screen.
When plugging PH-1 to the USB-A plug on the car's side, nothing happens. The car has 'Welcome to SmartLink. Please connect a device via USB. ' on its screen.
Only once had I the car to ask me to decide what type of connectivity I'd like it to be used: Android Auto or MirrorLink. I chose Android Auto and got something like Connection failed on the car's screen. Then nothing. I had no luck to connect the phone in any further attempt.
I have tried rebooting the phone, the head unit, I've even tried resetting SmartLink settings in head unit. Nada.
I have Sygic with MirrorLink feature installed, and the phone isn't connected to head unit via Bluetooth.
Does it mean Essential Phone does not support neither Android Auto nor MirrorLink interface? If so what was that Skoda asking me to choose how I'd like the phone be connected: via Android Auto or via MirrorLink? Just a glitch?
Does anyone have a clue? Thank you.
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Don't know about Sygic or Mirror Link but the Essential phone works fine with Android Auto as far as I know. Works for me & wife's cars "out of the box" just plug the cable in. (not Skoda or VAG cars though). Often with Android Auto it's the cable, try some different cables. Else there is an app here on XDA that allows you to use an old phone to connect via wifi though a bit buggy I believe, called HeadUnit Reloaded I think
Edit:didn't read your post properly it seems, you could try setting a different Bluetooth codec in developer options ....
For those interested, for historical purposes, low-quality AKAI USB-B-to-USB-C cable was the culprit. Changed it to HTC's cable and it worked fine, the head unit did recognize the phone and started Android Auto shell. Never thought new cable could wreck the whole thing. Looks like the new AKAI brand owner produces crapware.

Help me understand Carplay AI Boxes

I have a 2020 Chevrolet car with the MyLink system which supports wired Android Auto and Carplay. I currently run Android Auto on my unrooted Galaxy S7 and connect using USB. The main problem with this is I use some driving aid apps that AA doesn't support (radar detector app, OBD app, GasBuddy, etc.) so I've been using Screen2Auto to run these. But I'm tired of the glitches and cat and mouse games Google plays with blocking unauthorized apps.
Basically, these units use the Carplay interface to mirror Android apps, correct? (BTW, what does AI stand for?)
I'd want the system to work just like it does now with my Android phone with the exception of it being reliable and I'd like to just drop my phone into the wireless charger and go. Is this feasible?
I don't want a separate cell plan for the box, I want to use my phone's hotspot.
My Bluetooth radar detector and OBD adapter needs to be able to connect to the box.
I want my steering wheel controls (mainly, the button push to get Google Assistant) to work; and I want to use the car's microphone and GPS.
When Google Assistant finds a phone number, I want to be able to select it and make a call.
Can all this be done? If so, which boxes will support this?
Thanks
maybe you can check this https://carlinkitcarplay.com/produc...i-box-adapter-for-oem-wired-carplay-cars-1122 I saw this from another post, it seems it can convert your car screen to an android tablet.

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