[Android 4.1+] HeadUnit Reloaded for Android Auto with Wifi

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enjoy1987

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gvillo89 said:
Android recommends 5ghz wifi for Wireless Android Auto because 2.4ghz can have interference with Bluetooth and it's slower than 5ghz, and if it's a cheap module, it will be laggy or you will have disconnections unfortunately :(
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Is there is a settings for HUR to use 5ghz wifi as my Android Screen N600 support it (SD 625), I am using method 2 - with Personal Hot Spot from my Phone and I had setup my phone personal hotspot to be at 5ghz
 
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enjoy1987 said:
Is there is a settings for HUR to use 5ghz wifi as my Android Screen N600 support it (SD 625), I am using method 2 - with Personal Hot Spot from my Phone and I had setup my phone personal hotspot to be at 5ghz
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It's not a HUR setting, it's a device feature, if your device supports it, you have to go to hotspot settings in android and select 5ghz instead of 2.4.

Edit: If your phone is Android 9 or higher, I would highly recommend you to use Wi-Fi Launcher and hotspot from your car display.
 
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gvillo89 said:
It's not a HUR setting, it's a device feature, if your device supports it, you have to go to hotspot settings in android and select 5ghz instead of 2.4.

Edit: If your phone is Android 9 or higher, I would highly recommend you to use Wi-Fi Launcher and hotspot from your car display.
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The problem is this will push me to use Android Screen Audio, now I am connected to the OEM Bluetooth of my car and the sound is as original while when I use Wi-Fi Launcher or hotspot from the Android Screen the sound is converted via AUX to USB adapter and the sound is very bad....

My steps now are (could be helpful for new users):

OEM Bluetooth Audio feat. Android Auto Wireless:
1. Buy Headunit Reloaded not the Tria
2. Open Android Auto app on your Phone - enable developer options, enable Wireless Android Auto and press :Start head unit server
3. Make a Personal Hot Spot on your phone and connect your Android Screen to this Wi-Fi/Hot Spot network
4. Start Headunit Reloaded on your Android Screen and press Wi-Fi icon - setup the resolution to 1920x1080 210 dpi if you have 10.25 inch full HD Android screen like me
5. Headunit Reloaded - Settings - Audio - Sink OFF (This is for OEM BT Music)
6. Factory Setting of the Android Screen - AUX - OFF (Zlink - OFF too for automatic wi-fi connection)
7. Enjoy

Android Auto Wireless Experience when you enter in the car:
1. Enter in the car and Android Auto automatic is starting when is connected to OEM BT
2. Enable Personal HotSpot from the control centre icon on your Phone (Android Screen will automatic connect to it)
3. Click on the Settings in Android Auto then press - :Start head unit server
4. Start Headunit Reloaded on the Android Screen and press Wi-Fi icon (this step could be skipped by using Macrodroid and Tasker)
5. Enjoy OEM BT Music (you can change the songs from the steering wheel too), Calls and Directions

If you could told me an easy way to connect it when I "enter in the car" (my phone is not rooted, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Android 10) I will be very happy!
 
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enjoy1987 said:
The problem is this will push me to use Android Screen Audio, now I am connected to the OEM Bluetooth of my car and the sound is as original while when I use Wi-Fi Launcher or hotspot from the Android Screen the sound is converted via AUX to USB adapter and the sound is very bad....

My steps now are (could be helpful for new users):

OEM Bluetooth Audio feat. Android Auto Wireless:
1. Buy Headunit Reloaded not the Tria
2. Open Android Auto app on your Phone - enable developer options, enable Wireless Android Auto and press :Start head unit server
3. Make a Personal Hot Spot on your phone and connect your Android Screen to this Wi-Fi/Hot Spot network
4. Start Headunit Reloaded on your Android Screen and press Wi-Fi icon - setup the resolution to 1920x1080 210 dpi if you have 10.25 inch full HD Android screen like me
5. Headunit Reloaded - Settings - Audio - Sink OFF (This is for OEM BT Music)
6. Factory Setting of the Android Screen - AUX - OFF (Zlink - OFF too for automatic wi-fi connection)
7. Enjoy

Android Auto Wireless Experience when you enter in the car:
1. Enter in the car and Android Auto automatic is starting when is connected to OEM BT
2. Enable Personal HotSpot from the control centre icon on your Phone (Android Screen will automatic connect to it)
3. Click on the Settings in Android Auto then press - :Start head unit server
4. Start Headunit Reloaded on the Android Screen and press Wi-Fi icon (this step could be skipped by using Macrodroid and Tasker)
5. Enjoy OEM BT Music (you can change the songs from the steering wheel too), Calls and Directions

If you could told me an easy way to connect it when I "enter in the car" (my phone is not rooted, Huawei Mate 20 Pro, Android 10) I will be very happy!
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your case is really particular, you have to start headunit server from your phone everytime (because you are using Wi-Fi Direct connection, aka -the old method-), and I don't know why your sound is really bad if it's not thru bluetooth :(, there is no way to automate it unfortunately. I guess it's easier to plug the USB rather than turn hotspot on and start server in your phone.
 
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In my case, audio quality is the same with WiFi and wired connection.

The only quality issue is with navigation and assistand voice. It is clear that it's in lower bitrate. Any reason for it?
 
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gvillo89 said:
your case is really particular, you have to start headunit server from your phone everytime (because you are using Wi-Fi Direct connection, aka -the old method-), and I don't know why your sound is really bad if it's not thru bluetooth :(, there is no way to automate it unfortunately. I guess it's easier to plug the USB rather than turn hotspot on and start server in your phone.
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Now I am using The Bluetooth of my Android Screen, this is the setup for the new users, it is better for daily usage even if the sound quality is not so good, now I am working to make it better with USB sound card and new mic for the calls :)

Android Screen Audio (AUX to USB) feat. Android Auto Wireless:

1. Buy Headunit Reloaded not the Trial and install it to your Android Screen
2. Make a Personal Hot Spot on your Android Screen (name: HUR password: AndroidAutoConnect) and connect your Phone to this Wi-Fi/Hot Spot network
3. Start Headunit Reloaded on your Android Screen - click on "Settings" -> "Connectivity" -> "Littering for connection" TURN ON and "Enable HUR to control Wi-Fi network" TURN ON
4. Download Wifi Launcher on your Phone
5. Open Wifi Launcher on your Phone and connect to the Bluetooth of the Android Screen (Turn On "Stop Service on Bluetooth disconnection")
6. Restart Headunit Reloaded on your Android Screen and Enjoy :wink:

Android Auto Wireless Experience when you setup is done and you enter in the car aka every day expirience:

1. Enter in the car and Start Headunit Reloaded app on your Android Screen
2. Open Wi-fi Launcher app on your Phone and Enjoy :wink:

ONLY ONE ?: The only problem is when I did not close HUR (it is working on background) and I want to play a song for example from YouTube app of the Android screen the music from Android Auto from HUR is still working could you tell me is there is a way to pause it and if there is a setting option for this could be great :)
 
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enjoy1987 said:
Now I am using The Bluetooth of my Android Screen, this is the setup for the new users, it is better for daily usage even if the sound quality is not so good, now I am working to make it better with USB sound card and new mic for the calls :)

Android Screen Audio (AUX to USB) feat. Android Auto Wireless:

1. Buy Headunit Reloaded not the Trial and install it to your Android Screen
2. Make a Personal Hot Spot on your Android Screen (name: HUR password: AndroidAutoConnect) and connect your Phone to this Wi-Fi/Hot Spot network
3. Start Headunit Reloaded on your Android Screen - click on "Settings" -> "Connectivity" -> "Littering for connection" TURN ON and "Enable HUR to control Wi-Fi network" TURN ON
4. Download Wifi Launcher on your Phone
5. Open Wifi Launcher on your Phone and connect to the Bluetooth of the Android Screen (Turn On "Stop Service on Bluetooth disconnection")
6. Restart Headunit Reloaded on your Android Screen and Enjoy :wink:

Android Auto Wireless Experience when you setup is done and you enter in the car aka every day expirience:

1. Enter in the car and Start Headunit Reloaded app on your Android Screen
2. Open Wi-fi Launcher app on your Phone and Enjoy :wink:

ONLY ONE ?: The only problem is when I did not close HUR (it is working on background) and I want to play a song for example from YouTube app of the Android screen the music from Android Auto from HUR is still working could you tell me is there is a way to pause it and if there is a setting option for this could be great :)
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Glad to hear you find the way, you don't have to open wifi launcher everytime, the service will start looking for your display when it connects to the selected bluetooth devices, and "Stop Service on Bluetooth disconnection" is only recommended if your car display is not turning off when you remove car keys (because it will disconnect Android Auto if it loses bluetooth connection), for most users that option should be turned off (if car display is powering off when you remove the keys, because it will disconnect automatically)

I would say ensure you have wifi and bluetooth on in your phone, enter the car and it will connect automatically. You could automate launch at boot Headunit Reloaded using Tasker, macrodroid or any other app like that..

If you are playing music in your car display with youtube app, radio or whatever, you have to stop the music in AndroidAuto by your self, for now there is nothing you could do to have a smart stereo like the one that comes with the car manufacturer.

Enjoy it!
 
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enjoy1987

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gvillo89 said:
Glad to hear you find the way, you don't have to open wifi launcher everytime, the service will start looking for your display when it connects to the selected bluetooth devices, and "Stop Service on Bluetooth disconnection" is only recommended if your car display is not turning off when you remove car keys (because it will disconnect Android Auto if it loses bluetooth connection), for most users that option should be turned off (if car display is powering off when you remove the keys, because it will disconnect automatically)

I would say ensure you have wifi and bluetooth on in your phone, enter the car and it will connect automatically. You could automate launch at boot Headunit Reloaded using Tasker, macrodroid or any other app like that..

If you are playing music in your car display with youtube app, radio or whatever, you have to stop the music in AndroidAuto by your self, for now there is nothing you could do to have a smart stereo like the one that comes with the car manufacturer.

Enjoy it!
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Thank you, now I did not touch anything when I enter in my car and here are the instructions:

DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN YOU ENTER IN YOUR CAR for Android Auto Wireless:
1. Install Macrodroid on your Android Screen
2. Give all permissions for Macrodroid on your Android Screen
3. Open Macrodroid -> Add macro -> TRIGGERS click on + -> Device Events -> Device Boot -> OK | ACTIONS click on + -> Application -> Launch Application -> Select Application -> Headunit Reloaded -> Force New -> OK - Enter macro name (HUR AutoStart for example) and Then press the ring icon in the right bottom on your screen!
4. Restart your Android Screen and make sure Wifi Launcher is open on your Phone and when you enter in your car Android Auto Wireless (method 1) will start without touch anything - nor your Phone nor your Android Screen! ENJOY ;)

I have only one problem now to be perfection - When I received a call it is transferred to my Phone app of the Android screen - the Android Screen leave the HUR (Android Auto screen) Then I must manually back to HUR on the Android Screen and the music is without sound and I must go back to the Phone app of the Android screen and then the sound is back and I again must go to the HUR it is very annoying could please give me a instructions to skip that!
 
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gvillo89 said:
your case is really particular, you have to start headunit server from your phone everytime (because you are using Wi-Fi Direct connection, aka -the old method-), and I don't know why your sound is really bad if it's not thru bluetooth :(, there is no way to automate it unfortunately. I guess it's easier to plug the USB rather than turn hotspot on and start server in your phone.
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The audio on these aftermarket Qualcomm sd625 displays is terrible, that is why users are trying to use oem bt. Plus call integration is so much better going the oem bt way (on Bmw)

AA headunit server only has to be started once on the phone until reboot.

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candm said:
Hi, thanks for an excellent app.
Recently my Reverse Camera isn't working properly with HUR.
When I select reverse gear, HUR goes blank momentarily, but then returns to HUR AA display instead of displaying the reverse camera image.
Reverse camera works properly using radio, it displays over the top, but not with HUR even though it used to work only last week.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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OK, so the fix is the turning off the "Overscan" setting in "Graphics" settings. Reverse camera works normally again.
 
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Great product, I couldn't for the life of me get the stock Android auto working even with USB cable.
I have gotten Head Unit reloaded working on my Galaxy S10 wireless. I have a couple of questions.

It works well enough from the head unit side. I have downloaded the Wifi Launcher on my phone which turns on the a Wifi Hotspot on the head unit.
When my phone is connected to this hotspot I have no data on the phone if a passenger goes to search something with my phone. I tried using the developer options and checking use mobile data always, still no luck. Any suggestions??
 
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clint78z said:
Great product, I couldn't for the life of me get the stock Android auto working even with USB cable.

I have gotten Head Unit reloaded working on my Galaxy S10 wireless. I have a couple of questions.



It works well enough from the head unit side. I have downloaded the Wifi Launcher on my phone which turns on the a Wifi Hotspot on the head unit.

When my phone is connected to this hotspot I have no data on the phone if a passenger goes to search something with my phone. I tried using the developer options and checking use mobile data always, still no luck. Any suggestions??
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Look for a pop-up telling you 'this WiFi has no internet' and hit cancel.
Your phone should remember your choice in the future.

Sendt fra min VOG-L29 med Tapatalk
 
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Snowrisk

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Hi.

I have the M.I.C. AV8V5 (PX6) and AA runs very well via cable. But the micro does not work properly.
The "Hey Google" is understood but then nothing more. It seems as if the micro is not addressed. I have tried all options
concerning the micro in the settings, but none works. It worked with the trial version of HUR.

Thanks
Jens
 
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I am having a strange issues with the new wifi launcher update. maybe somebody knows what's up.

l have a samsung galaxy s9 plus and with the new wifi launcher 3.6.1 it would not connect to the HUR wifi. It would connect and then disconnect, continuously loops in that cycle. with the older 2.3 wifi launcher it would work fine.

here is my set up if you need. emil recommend this set up awhile ago for my situation.

samsung tab s2 with lineage OS 17
usb micro router with wifi set up as HUR with password: AndroidAutoConnect. I use the router as a "hotspot" since the tablet and phone can't.
 
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@gvillo89 could you add the ip of headunit as a parameter to wifi launcher.. I want to connect phone and headunit to a portable wifi hotspot, but it seems wifi launcher tries to connect to gateway which in my case is hotspot not headunit!
 
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mcaptur said:
@gvillo89 could you add the ip of headunit as a parameter to wifi launcher.. I want to connect phone and headunit to a portable wifi hotspot, but it seems wifi launcher tries to connect to gateway which in my case is hotspot not headunit!
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we could add it under advanced settings, wait for next release.

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MadDreamer said:
I am having a strange issues with the new wifi launcher update. maybe somebody knows what's up.

l have a samsung galaxy s9 plus and with the new wifi launcher 3.6.1 it would not connect to the HUR wifi. It would connect and then disconnect, continuously loops in that cycle. with the older 2.3 wifi launcher it would work fine.

here is my set up if you need. emil recommend this set up awhile ago for my situation.

samsung tab s2 with lineage OS 17
usb micro router with wifi set up as HUR with password: AndroidAutoConnect. I use the router as a "hotspot" since the tablet and phone can't.
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Wait for next release so you could set headunit's ip, since you are using a router. If you were using 2.3 I guess you were using WiFi Direct connection. Since 3.0 we deprecated it, that's why you can't connect now
 
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gvillo89 said:
we could add it under advanced settings, wait for next release.

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Wait for next release so you could set headunit's ip, since you are using a router. If you were using 2.3 I guess you were using WiFi Direct connection. Since 3.0 we deprecated it, that's why you can't connect now
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Great, appreciated.. guess if ip is parameter this could also work if phone is hotspot and headunit a wifi client i.e. just need to send intent to ip of headunit shoud lnot make a diff if hotspot or wifi client!
 
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mcaptur said:
Great, appreciated.. guess if ip is parameter this could also work if phone is hotspot and headunit a wifi client i.e. just need to send intent to ip of headunit shoud lnot make a diff if hotspot or wifi client!
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yeah exactly, I have in mind to add an onboarding to the app, to help users to setup everything and improve settings screen in diff screens, but I don't have enough time to do it. For now I will add that advanced setting so you can customize as needed.

In addition you will have to hardcode headunit IP, otherwise it won't connect because wrong ip addr. I will work on it when I have some free time :)
 
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jjcdennis said:
Its been a frustrating couple days, but gvillo89 has been really responsive and helpful.
The Music apps were playing via USB mode and then after playing with WiFi for a couple days I went back to USB mode and music apps were only playing for a second or two. gvillo89 suggested not unlocking the phone after plugging it into USB and this seemed to work today when I tested it.
So in summary, two weeks ago I was trying to do this with one of the Carlink dongles, which worked poorly at best. $50 waste of time. Now I've got Android Auto that is stable on USB. I'm really happy about that.
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The app playing issue is stubborn and I cannot get it to work. AA connects no problem. HUR opens fine. Maps provides voice prompts, Google Assistant answers questions. Audio apps will start for a second or two and then stop.
I have tried starting the head unit and then plugging in the USB, allowing the USB to be the default (3X on this deck), then starting HUR - HUR opens, everything works, but audio apps (Sirius, Blackplayer EX, Tunein Radio) start and stop quickly. AA, Maps and Google assistant work OK.
I have tried starting the vehicle with the phone plugged in and then starting HUR. Same deal audio apps stop quickly. AA, Maps and Google assistant work OK.
Audio sync is on.
I think this started with the AA update, but can't prove that. I have a couple questions:
What settings should be on/off for AA? Something must be wrong here, but I cannot figure what.
Should I try going back to the last version of AA? I'm not sure how to block an update after doing this.
Help is appreciated.
 
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    Shorty1138 said:
    Thanks for the quick reply.

    Unfortunately, my HU doesn't support WiFi direct.

    I used to use the hotspot on my HU, but after the last update it switched to phone hotspot. I have tried reverting back, but I get no internet connection on the head unit. I'll have a play around with it again and see if I can get it to work and report back
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    Just to clarify, the HU does not need to have its own internet in order to create a hotspot. The hotspot created by the HU is just a way for the phone and the HU to connect to each other. In this case, the phone connects to the hotspot created by the HU (which does not have internet). If your phone can connect to this hotspot, it will generally ask to switch to mobile data (its own mobile data) as the hotspot does not have internet. Some phones can't do that. If so, you probably can't use this method.

    So, as the support article mentions, which wireless HUR connection method works for you totally depends on your phone and HU and their compatibility. For some people, all of them may work (but the reliability and the convenience may be different for each case). For some others, none of them may work.
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    Cutprods
    tikol2008 said:
    Can You, guys give me some tips about making assistant work well on HUR installed on Chinese cars that does not support Android Auto out of the box.
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    You don't need to say, 'Hey Google' with AA. Rather you should be able to use either the mic button on your steeringwheel or the mic icon on the AA screen. Then simply say your instruction. If you have apps specified with AA on your phone, e.g. Spotify for music, then you don't even need to say play such and such on Spotify. Depending on the active navigation too, in my case Sygic, 'Navigate to...' without having to say also '...on Sygic', works also.

    'Hey Google' will fire the Android head unit's own Assistant, in many circumstances, which is not what you want. I use MTCDTools to get the steeringwheel mic button working, with the broadcast intent: gb.xxy.hr.mic. All other steering wheel controls work, except for answer call/hang up that I have working from a button on the HU itself. However, for some reason MTCDTools got wiped recently and I can't remember exactly how I got it to broadcast. Once I've figured it out I'll report back.

    Also for others, the key mapping in HUR won't work with Canbus controlled steering wheel controls (although it did double up on a previous version) but you do have to have the 'Rotary wheel' setting active or you will lose previous/next rotary controls. If non of your steering wheel buttons are working except volume up/down, and you have Canbus not SWC, then you will need to use something like MTCDTools (if you are on a MTCD/E HU, like me, that is - I don't know if it works elsewhere) or Tasker to broadcast the intents for HUR (|Post 1, 1st page of this thread):

    What about intents?

    • gb.xxy.hr.playpause Same as pressing the Play/Pause media button.
    • gb.xxy.hr.next Same as pressing the Next media button.
    • gb.xxy.hr.prev Same as pressing the Prev media button.
    • gb.xxy.hr.mic Triggers microphone input.
    • gb.xxy.hr.phone Same as pressing the dial key (answer phone call when ringing, takes you to dialer screen otherwise).
    • gb.xxy.hr.day Enables day theme.
    • gb.xxy.hr.night Enables night theme.
    • gb.xxy.hr.togglenight Switches between day and night theme.
    As I say, make sure 'Rotary wheels' setting is also checked in HUR.
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    OK got it working again, after a lot of messing and misremembering:

    Create Broadcast Intent:

    Intent Action: gb.xxy.hr.mic
    Intent Package: gb.xxy.hr
    Intent Name: aavoice

    Leave everything else empty.

    Save

    Create Action Sequence:

    Select and add 'aavoice' only; name as 'aavoice list seq' (anything but distinct)

    Save

    Create Binding:

    Bind steering '316' to 'aavoice list seq'; obtain by pressing it, save.

    This works with MTCDTools 1.9, on Oreo 8.0 with MTCD/E HUs, for any of the Intents for Headunit Reloaded and Android Auto - just create a different broadcast identical intent and action sequence, replace 'mic' and name accordingly and distinctly, from above, and bind to a different relevant key,

    You have to disable the 'Bluetooth' app, for Google Assistant, to prevent it drawing over AA (The steering wheel mic button is hard mapped to it). This will persist until you next re-boot, when you'll have to disable it again. Your phone BT connection will still work fine, just the app interface is disabled.

    Remember I cannot vouch for Newer Headunits, using newer CPUs and later versions of Android, but if you can run MTCDTools there maybe a chance it will work. Canbus and the Bluetooth app seem to work similarly regardless of ROM or SOM, in Android HUs, and the broadcast intents are specific to HUR. You can try with another Tasker app if not.

    I have it working beautifully here again now. HUR> wireless AA, with a Motorola MA1 dongle; steering wheel voice button for Google Assistant and the phone answer mapped to the phone button on the Headunit.
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    bozza72 said:
    Anyone know how to stop this changing teh volume while i drive, its driving me crazy, go fast volume jumps go slow or stop and i can hardly hear my music, it it just this app or does android auto do this too
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    It's on the headunit setting not HUR.
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    bozza72 said:
    Anyone know how to stop this changing teh volume while i drive, its driving me crazy, go fast volume jumps go slow or stop and i can hardly hear my music, it it just this app or does android auto do this too
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    There is also a speed sensitivity setting in HUR, Under Settings --> Audio, scroll down.
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    jkbks said:
    Hi. I bought this from Play Store yesterday for an android T3L HU. Was able to make it work thru USB. But wireless seems to have a mind of its own. It suddenly started working after many attempts but stopped working suddenly as well. I tried everything, watched few YT videos but nothing seems to be working. I have a Samsung Galaxy S21 with Android 14. Any idea how to make wireless work?
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    Story of our life... I recommend to use with USB, the wireless is unstable, and you can't never know when it will work.
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    Last edited: 20/04/2023
    Version 7.X Released
    - It has braking changes for WiFi, this is mainly due to recent Android SDK limits, like toggling WiFi, BT, getting Mac address and others. Therefore WiFi connection now does need a helper app on the phone.
    - Dropped GLES20 as too many issues reported by different bad implementations
    - Resolution is now automatically detected based on the cars screen.
    - SelfMode (running on phone screen) works without the need of activating developer options in Android Auto.

    Last edited: 07/02/2021
    Version 6.3 Beta 1 released
    - Re-wrote whole rendering process to use GLES20, in simple terms video render should use GPU
    - Much better scaling approach
    - Added support for native AA Wireless. This will only work on the units where the BT is accessible from the Android, as many of those android powered Chinese units, have a separate BT board. For devices which supports this, no headunit server or no WiFi Launcher is needed.
    - Changed key mapping, user can now define their own buttons as they wish.

    Last edited: 21/06/2020

    Version 5.2 released
    - Removed WiFi Direct
    - Improved menu UI CREDIT and THANKS TO @sebaw
    - Updated margin setting
    - Added option to record audio using BT mic (motorcycle helmets)
    - Added button to reconnect WiFi connection ( phone and unit depended won't work on all units, please read app forum for how to connect)
    - Option to disable touchscreen
    - Removed brightness adjustment (some users experienced problems adjusting brightness after using previous version, sadly they need to do a factory reset of the unit, and update to current version)

    Version 5 released
    - New UI CREDIT and THANKS TO @sebaw
    - New over-scan approach allowing any resolution units to work properly (including portrait mode)
    - New mic source (should help with speech recognition)
    - Added option to keep status bar (user request)
    - Added welcome setup
    - Added possibility to use old USB driver (android built in one) in case you cannot get it connected with the new version
    - Added option for Gain control on mic
    - Added option to keep Wifi off (for USB use)
    - Changed Wifi Direct implementation (you will need to install the Wifi Launcher for HUR on the phone to use Wifi Direct)
    - Removed option to stretch full screen as this is not needed any more (it will always be full screen)
    - Fixed Incoming mode not setting password for some devices
    - Fixed app crash when Wifi toggled during app running
    - Fixed night icon colors for devices running 4.x
    - Fixed app freeze if permissions denied
    - Fixed app crash after device unplugged when using native android USB driver.
    - Fixed day/night calculation if share GPS turned off
    - Code cleanup
    - Other bug fixes.

    Also a big THANK YOU to @ppietak for helping with code cleanup and bug fixes!



    Version 4.5 released
    - Fixes for USB shuttering
    - New USB driver
    - Fixes for reverse camera not resuming on some units
    - Added support for incoming connection listener (automating Wifi) - Experimental, read below how to connect


    Version 4.4 Released
    Change log
    • Fixed broken touchscreen
    • Changes on WideScreen mode and HD
    • Fixes for Rotary
    • Potential fix for black screen for second connection over Wifi
    • Left/Right hand driving position option (for widescreen)
    • Buffer setting for mic (could help when Assistant does not hear what you're saying)
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    Version 4.3 Released
    Change log
    • Fixed double skip on Spotify when using SWC
    • No more decoder workaround needed (updated code for video playback)
    • Added support for rotary (arrow keys can be used for non-touch input)
    • Enhanced mic input (mic sampling rate can be adjusted in settings for better compatibility)
    • Added intent: "gb.xxy.hr.WifiP2P" for Wifi-Direct start
    • Added app color scheme (dark menu for night)
    • Mapped Key N to open Maps (N=Navigation)
    • Mapped Key L to open Multimedia (L = Listen)
    • Changed USB code, hoping to help those who suffered for USB disconnection problems
    • Fixed a serious bug in share GPS code
    • For some rooted android headunits the app can now disable the default call screen being overlayed when HUR is running (only if HUR is set as the navigation app!) This will require ROOT


    Version 4.1 Released
    Change log
    • Removed Google Play Services dependencies
    • Honda compatibility fixes
    • Some other small bug fixes

    Version 4.0 Released

    How to use the app?
    USB Mode
    • Plug in the USB to your device (in case of tablet use an OTG cable), when prompted make sure you allow HUR to be the default app for the action and you check the always box.
    • If you are running the app on a device with Android 7.0 or higher, you might need to pull down the notification bar and select the connected USB device before the app starts (this is device dependent)
    • If the app does not start automatically when you plug in your phone, you can always open HUR, tap the USB button and select the phone from the list.

    Wifi Mode
    READ SECOND POST​


    Self Mode (when Android Auto and HUR are running on the same device)
    • Open HUR and press the self mode button. (you need to make sure Android Auto, Google Play Service, Google maps, Google Text To Speech is also installed on the device and it's up to date)


    FAQ / Troubleshoot

    All I get is a black screen
    - If you are using an Android powered headunit (Joying, Xtrons, etc) look for a setting on your device which allows Video Playback during drive
    - Try changing HUR settings and enable Software decoding


    What does the "Share GPS" do?
    - Share GPS actually forwards the GPS data of your device to the phone, so phone will need to do less work, comes really handy if you have an Android powered headunit, with external GPS antenna, however, if you using a tablet which is built into the dashboard, it's possible that you want to turn off this feature, because your phone will have a more accurate GPS fix.

    What is the Sink Audio
    - This option enabled HUR to work as a speaker for your phone. If you disable this option, all the sounds will be outputted on your phone speaker (or if your phone is connected to a Bluetooth device, then they will be played back on that)

    My carrier doesn't provide data allowance for Wifi, what can I do?
    Wifi data used between phone and tablet is classed as intranet not internet so it won't count against your data usage, but do be careful if you have auto-updates enabled on the device running HUR those updates will be downloaded over the phone's Wifi hotspot and that will incur data costs.

    I have audio-sink enabled but phone calls are coming from the phone speaker. Why?
    Android Auto is designed to sink all the audio over USB (Wifi) except phone calls where it will ALWAYS use a Bluetooth headset, if none is connected it will just flip the phone to speaker mode.

    Are any hardware keys supported?
    • Volume Up
    • Volume Down
    • Media Next
    • Media Prev
    • Media Play
    • Media Stop
    • Media Rewind
    • Phone answer key (In case of incoming call it will answer the call, in case of not being on a call it will take you to the dial pad
    • F key - Same as Phone Key
    • M Key - Mic
    • H Key - Takes you to home screen

    What about intents?

    • gb.xxy.hr.playpause Same as pressing the Play/Pause media button.
    • gb.xxy.hr.next Same as pressing the Next media button.
    • gb.xxy.hr.prev Same as pressing the Prev media button.
    • gb.xxy.hr.mic Triggers microphone input.
    • gb.xxy.hr.phone Same as pressing the dial key (answer phone call when ringing, takes you to dialer screen otherwise).
    • gb.xxy.hr.day Enables day theme.
    • gb.xxy.hr.night Enables night theme.
    • gb.xxy.hr.togglenight Switches between day and night theme.



    I need more help.
    - Feel free to ask a question on this thread, or you can always drop me an email to borconie@gmail.com

    How do I collect a bug report / logcat

    1. Enabling Developer Mode

    • 1. Open Settings > About phone.
    • 2. Scroll down to the Build number.
    • 3. Tap the Build number 7 times in quick succession until "You're now a developer" appears.
    • 4. Return to the Settings menu and select Developer options.
    • 5. At the top of the screen, make sure 'Developer options' is set to On (green).
    • 6. Scroll down to Debugging and enable both USB debugging and Bug Report Shortcut on (green).
    • 7. Tab on Logger buffer sizes: Default setting is 256K. Select 16M to help capture more information for debugging. Of note, it can affect the apps performance especially with lower spec phone, so change it back after you have finished submitting bug reports.


    2. Capturing a Bug Report
    It's very important to do this right after you experience the issue again, so your device can log at least one occurrence of the issue.
    • 1. Hold the Power button down until the menu appears.
    • 2. Select Take bug report. and wait for the device to capture the bug report.
    • 3. Tap the 'Bug report captured' notification when it appears.
    • 4. Share the bug report. (I recommend to email it to yourself.)
    • 5. Download the bug report to your computer.
    • 6. Send the bug report by email to borconie@gmail.com




    IF YOU UPGRADED TO ANDROID AUTO 2.X

    Dial Pad is broken - Workaround available:
    - Open AA -> About -> 3 dot menu -> Developer settings -> Application mode -> change to developer. This will bring back the Dial screen.

    Version 3.0 Released
    Changelog:
    ​
    • - Move USB functions from C to Java
    • - USB popup numbers limited to 2 and they should remain saved
    • - App will only start on a phone manufacturer vendor
    • - App is now running in multi-thread for better performance
    • - Much enhanced Wifi speed
    • - Better USB stability
    • - Should work on RK3188 units as well
    • - App runs as service so can be run in the background as well
    • - While running in background supports notification control for media
    • - While running in background on units running 5.0+ and above you will enjoy Heads-Up notifications for navigation
    • - Ability to rename the "Headunit" to your own prefered string.
    • - Fixed Wifi-Direct so can connect over Wifi-Direct as well, but not all devices seems to work
    • - Moved string to XML so translation to other languages should be implemented in the future
    • - Fixes some memory leaks
    • - Supports custom hardware keys

    Version 2.5a Released
    - Fix for USB close bug in 2.5

    Version 2.5 Released - Attention contain BUG
    - Left/Right button goes into endless loop
    - Added support for ARM64
    - Changed car name from Emil to Headunit
    - Added mirror output support for HUD display.


    Version 2.4 Released
    - Improved performance (Wifi should be on par with USB now, even with Audio transport enabled)
    - Improved touch sync (no accidental long touches and other strange occasional bugs)
    - Option to share the GPS with the phone (reduce battery usage footprint on phone)
    - Final fixes for Day/Night calculation and theme switching
    - Auto volume adjust fixes (on supported ROM, the volume adjuster is hidden from the user)
    - Software decoding works with Audio as well.


    Version 2.3 Released
    - Improvements and fixes for auto volume adjust
    - Improvements and fixes for hardware key input
    - Wifi speed improvements (should be able to run smoothly even with transport sound enabled)
    - Tweaks for SelfMode (home and recent app button can be used to gracefully exit the app)
    And the biggest change:
    - Unlimited Browsing support - This is experimental and hacky it's possible that Google will close the loophole at some point but for the time being it works.




    Version 2.2 Released - With some major changes
    - Fixes for Communication Error 2 received with Play Service 10.X
    - New Self mode
    - Corrected channels order
    - Unlimited browsing working when car is parked (only for Android Auto 1.6)
    - Totally changed the Day/Night toggle logic, now the calculations are done inside the headunit app and updated each 10 minutes, so if you're driving all day the sunset/sunrise should be correct. even if you are 500 miles more to the north or west or whatever.
    - Added Auto adjust volume option (works for bluetooth audio as well).
    - Changed all the key mapping, and using real keys instead of simulated touches:

    Supported hardware keys:
    1. Volume Up
    2. Volume Down
    3. Media Next
    4. Media Prev
    5. Media Play
    6. Media Stop
    7. Media Rewind
    8. Phone answer key (In case of incoming call it will answer the call, in case of not being on a call it will take you to the dial pad
    9. F key - Same as Phone Key
    10. D key - Changes to Day theme
    11. N Key - Changes to Night theme
    12. M Key - Mic
    13. H Key - Takes you to home screen

    The following keys are still usable but they are based on simulated touches:
    • Up Arrow = Scroll Up
    • Down Arrow = Scroll Down
    • Left Arrow = Moves to next Left tab
    • Right Arrow - Moves to next right tab



    Version 2.0 Released
    Changelog:
    - Fixed calculated night mode
    - Added support for Software decoding (should work now with any device) - If you have problems running HUR, go to settings and enable Software decoding. Do not use software decoding with audio transport, the audio playback will suffer a lot, consider streaming the audio from the phone to a A2DP directly or using a cable to connect the phone Jack to the stereo AUX, or if your phone is rooted you might want to consider Wifi Audio streaming app, it's too much to ask from the Software decoder to do both Audio and Video, unless you have a very strong CPU, but if that is the case I'm pretty confident that the Hardware decoding will work on the device.
    - Added option for letterbox display (prevent distortion of stretch)
    - Added option to start the app when connected to Wifi

    Software Decoding
    - Based on the feedback although it works, I'm not recommending this app for those with Joying or any other Rockchip (RK3188, RK3066) powered headunit. Feel free to use the trial and decide yourself, but it appears to be painfully slow on those devices.


    Version 1.5 Released - Key features
    - Stable Wifi connection
    - Added support for Android 7.0 (Self mode as well)
    - Self mode running in stable and usable way
    - Connecting USB cable will start app automatically (even if phone is running Android 6.0 or 7.0)
    - Supports keyboard shortcuts:
    1. M = Start the Mic
    2. N = Navigation Tab
    3. P = Phone Tab
    4. H = Home Tab
    5. E = Entertainment Tab
    6. UP Arrow = Scroll Up
    7. Down Arrow = Scroll Down
    8. Left Arrow = Moves to next Left tab
    9. Right Arrow - Moves to next right tab
    10. S = Play/Pause button (only works in Entertainment tab)
    11. F = Next track (only works in Entertainment tab)
    12. R = Prev Track (only works in Entertainment tab)
    - Uses light sensor (if available) for toggling Day/Night theme.


    If you are updating from version older than 1.2 please read:
    You won't be able to install it over the old one (Key signature changed!), so please uninstall the previous version before updating, HOWEVER if you were upgraded for free from Mike's version, please follow this steps:
    1) On XDA Labs, click the download Stable
    2) When prompted to install select Cancel
    3) Open a file explorer and go to Storage -> Android -> com.xda.labs -> files
    4) Locate the newly download APK and copy it somewhere else.
    5) Uninstall the old version
    6) Install the APK which you just copied.
    If you miss any of the steps, just reinstall the old version you received from me by email and try again, let me know if you are stuck.

    App requirements:
    - Android 4.1 or higher
    - H264 Hardware decoding!

    How to use the app: (Please read this steps before asking for help)
    1) USB OTG
    - Plug in the OTG cable to your tablet, connect your phone, done!

    2) Self mode (for AA 2.0) - See Video
    - Start Android Auto, Go to About, if you are not a developer yet press the "Android Auto" header 10 times, from the 3 dotted menu select "Start Head Unit Serve"
    - Exit Android Auto
    - Start HUR and select Self

    3) Wifi
    - From the phone create a Wifi hotspot
    - Start Android Auto, Go to About, if you are not a developer yet press the "Android Auto" header 10 times, from the 3 dotted menu select "Start Head Unit Serve"
    - Connect your tablet to the newly created Wifi hotspot
    - Start the Headunit Reloaded app
    - HTC ATTENTION! If your phone is a HTC, please change the default IP address to: 192.168.1.1
    - Select Wifi

    4) Wifi Direct (not supported by all phones/tables)
    - Start Headunit Reloaded on the tablet
    - Select Wifi Direct
    - On the phone go to Settings -> Wifi -> Advanced -> Wifi Direct, join the group. (Do not try to connect as to a normal Wifi it will not work!)
    - On the phone start Android Auto, Go to About, if you are not a developer yet press the "Android Auto" header 10 times, from the 3 dotted menu select "Start Head Unit Serve"

    Other important notes:
    Software Decoding
    - Based on the feedback although it works, I'm not recommending this app for those with Joying or any other Rockchip (RK3188, RK3066) powered headunit. Feel free to use the trial and decide yourself, but it appears to be painfully slow on those devices.

    To exit the app
    If you are connected with USB, just unplug the USB cable, DO NOT use the exit from the menu. If you are running Wifi, Wifi Direct or Self mode, ALWAYS use the exit button from the left drawer menu!

    Audio transport option
    Will forward (sink) all the audio from the phone to the tablet if enabled, EXCEPT phone call audio, that will go trough the phone speakers or Bluetooth Handsfree if connected. If you wish to stream all the audio from the phone directly to your A2DP bluetooth, then simply disable the Transport Audio option.

    Day/Night toggle
    The device running the Headunit Reloaded app will be responsible for changing the theme. You can chose between using the light sensor of the device to toggle between day and night mode, or you can use calculated sunset sunrise mode, or even force it to one theme only. If you have previously installed AA Helper to your phone, please uninstall it!

    Auto Start on Wifi
    This option will launch HUR whenever you are connected to a Wifi (specific Wifi can be named)

    Auto increase volume on speed
    The logic behind is a very simple approach, every time the speed increases it will send a vol + key to the phone and every time the speed decrease it will send a vol - to the phone. This requires the device running HUR to have a GPS receiver.



    OLD STUFF:

    Version 1.3 (Wishlist version) - Released
    - Added option for easy car mode toggling. (Car mode can be disabled if not using Self mode - avoid conflict with other Car apps)
    - Auto Hide status + action bar while running the app no need to use the Hide option from menu
    - App will automatically close when Wifi connection is lost


    Version 1.2b - Released
    - Buffer overflow protection - Special Thanks to invis-zz from GitHub (https://github.com/invisi-zz) - This should random crashes while using the app.
    - Removed Send Log feature (it was classed as backdoor/trojan and Google was blocking the app on playstore)
    - Updated OpenSSL library to 1.0.1t (used OpenSSL contained vulnerabilities and Play store blocked the app)
    - Managed to get the app on PlayStore (wonder if it will stay...) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gb.xxy.hr
    Signature Key changed!!!!
    I had to update the APK signature key (I'm trying my luck with Play Store), this means if you try to install the new version you won't be able to install it over the old one, so please uninstall the previous version before updating, HOWEVER if you were upgraded for free from Mike's version, please follow this steps:
    1) On XDA Labs, click the download Stable
    2) When prompted to install select Cancel
    3) Open a file explorer and go to Storage -> Android -> com.xda.labs -> files
    4) Locate the newly download APK and copy it somewhere else.
    5) Uninstall the old version
    6) Install the APK which you just copied.
    If you miss any of the steps, just reinstall the old version you received from me by email and try again, let me know if you are stuck.



    Version 1.1 Stable - Released
    Jumping the version number due to significant amount of changes:

    • Removed Day/Night/Auto mode (see bottom of this post for a better solution.)
    • Added new setting for 720p Video - Fully working now (even on Wifi)
    • Changed Self mode start sequence (if the phone is rooted it will start automatically and then go back to HU), if your device is not rooted, please use the following sequence to start Self mode:

      1. Start HU app
      2. Select Self mode
      3. When AA opens select Start Developer Server
    • Added support for hardware keys (simulating touches), so if your tablet is integrated with the car remote you can control AA from the remote.
      Hardware keys as follow:
      1. M = Start the Mic
      2. N = Navigation Tab
      3. P = Phone Tab
      4. H = Home Tab
      5. E = Entertainment Tab
      6. UP Arrow = Scroll Up
      7. Down Arrow = Scroll Down
      8. Left Arrow = Moves to next Left tab
      9. Right Arrow - Moves to next right tab
      10. S = Play/Pause button (only works in Entertainment tab)
      11. F = Next track (only works in Entertainment tab)
      12. R = Prev Track (only works in Entertainment tab)
    • Some other minor tweaks, to improve stability and make Self mode connect 9 out of 10 times.
    • Fully integrated x86 native binaries
    • Declared app as CAR HOME, for those using SelfMode it is crucial, that when you get prompted which should be the default CAR HOME app (Android Auto or HU) you select HU!!! - This is needed to be able to bring back the HU on top after a successful connection is established. AA is trying to override everything..... and to block the user out of his phone as soon as it's connected to the car.
    • Transport Audio option will affect USB connections as well (You can keep the audio on your phone/bluetooth, when connected with the OTG cable)



    Version 1.03b released - Beta

    - You will find it in XDA Labs (under the Beta version)
    - Fixes Wifi/Self mode for some devices which didn't connect before
    - Increased stream buffer size to match the DesktopHeadUnit app (128Kb vs 64Kb)


    Version 1.02 release
    - Fixed wifi not connecting on some device only after numerous attempts (see explanation below if interested)

    The issue looks to be related to the timing, on some occasions and on some devices the phone either sends the SSL data too soon, either too late, either to slow :) and because the TCP socket is set to non-blocking mode, it can end up in a missed packet in the initial Handshake. I have tweaked this now, so the TCP socket will connect in non-blocking mode, but will switch to blocking mode and wait for full message after a successful connection and once the SSL Handshake is out of the way it will revert back to non-blocking mode, uhhh event reading this makes me dizzy :)
    This however could make the initial startup slightly slower than it was.

    - Corrected AutoStart option (Working properly now)
    - Fixed USB device overlapping Settings text on the drawer menu
    - Added "Send Log" function to be used if there are problems for easier debugging.


    Version 1.01 released

    - Potential Wifi disconnect fix (see: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68078605&postcount=16 for details)
    - AutoStart option added to the menu


    Very sadly Mike passed away this year and his software stopped working after a Google Update, he left us a slightly outdated GPLv3 version of the software at: https://github.com/mikereidis/headunit which I have used to rebuild (or ty to) rebuild up to his latest build with some additional small modifications as well as fixing the issue caused by Google.

    The forked version can be found on: https://github.com/borconi/headunit if anybody is intersted.

    Since the app released by him isn't working any longer I have created the new version of it and slightly re-name it just to avoid any confusion.

    I take almost no credit in this app, except for some minor changes, and finding the fix for what Google have broke (changed), which was a painful task.

    I'm not a developer as such, and this app would never have existed if it wasn't for @mikereidis, however I have spent now several weeks studying the app and understanding how it's working and I plan to continue with the maintenance/development of the app.


    I have published the app on XDA Labs under the new name: "Headunit Reloaded Android Auto" and it is now available for purchase. As I have stated previously I'm intending to support all of Mike's customers, so if you have purchased Mike's application before, please email me a proof of purchase to borconie@gmail.com and you can have a free copy of the spin-off app.

    How to use (Self / Wifi ) ?
    1) Self mode.
    See instructions in version 1.1

    2) Wifi Mode
    Start AA on your phone, tap the header 20 times till you become a developer, once that is completed from the menu select Start Head Unit server. Now start tethering on the phone, connect the tablet to the newly created wifi hotspot, start HU on your tablet and select Wifi. This will make the HU app try to connect to the default Android gateway (192.168.43.1), if you need to change this, use the Settings menu from the HU option list. If HU doesn't start on first, do try a few more times, first setup sometimes proves tricky. If this is the first time you connect your phone to the a HU, please make sure you answer all the questions on the phone.

    3) Wifi p2p
    This is not supported by all devices and might not work for your device, plus sometimes it can be slightly buggy. Start WifiP2p on the tablet from the HU. On the phone go to Wifi Direct (this is usually found in Advanced Wifi settings settings - DON'T TRY TO CONNECT LIKE TO A NORMAL WIFI and look for a new available connection. If you can see one tap to join. Once you joined the network, give it about 30 seconds or so, then open the AA on the phone and start the head unit developer server (same as describe it above). If you're lucky it will work instantly, if not you might need to play around with it.


    Other Options:
    Possibility to toggle the Audio mirroring when using a Wifi connection. By disabling the Audio mirroring, you will keep all the audio on your phone rather than on the tablet (or on the handsfree) if the phone is connected to the handsfree. This will improve the performance greatly, since audio will use up a significant quantity of Wifi bandwidth when communicating between the 2 device.


    USB OTG connection.
    Have remained unchanged and it will work same way it did till now, see original threader for details.

    I will monitor both Threads and will do my best to help and support everybody.




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    Wifi Mode - Starting with HUR 7.X

    Braking changes with version 7.X
    Only for phones running Android 9 or higher, if you still use Android 8 phone, you won't be able to connect over WiFi. Device running HUR, can have any version of Android.
    Phone Setup:
    1. Install Wifi Launcher for HUR on the phone ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borconi.emil.wifilauncherforhur&hl=en_US )
    2. Make sure you give the app all the permissions, including draw over other apps, otherwise it cannot start Android Auto from the background!
    3. Open the app and select the car's BT adaptor from the list (make sure phone is NOT connected to the car's BT, but BT is enabled!)
    4. If you want your phone to create the hotspot, turn on the option to Enable hotspot (this will probably not work if you are on Version in the USA due to carrier limitations!), likewise if you want your car to create the hotspot or you want to use an incar wifi module, leave this option turned off.
    5. Only turn on the legacy option if HUR specifically instruct you so.
    Car/Headunit setup:
    1. Connect to the phones hotspot or if you are using an incar WiFi connect to that network. Alternatively if you want HUR to create the hotspot and connect your phone to it, enable the option in HUR settings.
    2. Open HUR

    As soon as the 2 devices are on the same network, HUR will fire up on your car screen.
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    Emil Borconi
    Hi guys.
    Sorry haven't been reading this thread and likely I will have limited time to read it in the future as well, that doesn't mean I'm not supporting the app any further, simply I can't spread myself to so many things.

    I've seen a few comments, regarding resolution and some other issues, mainly WiFi Launcher and WiFi connection.

    First off, I had taken those functions away because I had no choice, if I want the app to be available in playstore need to compile it with newer SDK, but newer SDK removes abilities to toggle BT for example, or get the devices Mac address, things which are crucial for native wireless Android Auto. Also new changes won't allow WiFi launcher to connect to a specific network, or to disconnect from the network, you can make requests but it's not guaranteed that it will be fulfilled, therefore wiped everything which existed before and started from 0 using Network Discovery Service, which SHOULD be a standard since Android 4.1, but found out it's not and some devices are missing it (hence the flurry of updates after version 7.0 rolled out). The concept is very simple, HUR advertise it's service on the network and WiFi Launcher connects to it, regardless who creates the network, or what WiFi network you are on, as long as it's the same network.

    Resolution option, HUR now takes the best matching resolution available and the optimal for the screen. For example, if your screen runs on 1024x600 it will use 1280x720 resolution and add the margins to make the screen output be exactly 1024x600. If your screen is 600x1024 HUR will chose the 720x1280 as now Android Auto does support vertical resolutions as well. In above case selecting any higher resolution makes no sense as the image will still be cropped at 1024x600, and selecting lower resolution will mean HUR needs to upscale. Decoding video at 1080p should be no issue for any device manufactured in the last 10 years, even if it has to do it with CPU and not hardware accelerated. Manually changing resolution does not add any benefit, it creates more customer support, so while some persons might get upset about it, will most probably stick with the decision.

    Majority of the problems with connection are coming from all kind of weird implementations and manufacturer broken standards and stuff. I try to make sure the app works for most, but genuinely there is no silver bullet and one size fits it all. In the last few years the number of Android powered units have exploded and they range from super cheap entry level stuff to very expensive sophisticated units, but simply that the unit is powerful in terms of specs, doesn't mean it has proper implementations. Xiaomi, for example still have native Wireless AA broken, even on Android 13, albeit it was supposed to work from Android 11, they have a bug where WiFi disconnects when the GSM/LTE signal is lost. Lenovo doesn't include the Network Service Discovery, many chinese units have broken video driver, where mediacodec gets in corrupted state after a surface is destroyed, and the list of issues can go on forever. So before trashing the app, do consider the above and realize that it's just impossible to make it good for everyone.

    Also for support please use support@b3itlabs.com email address as someone will pick that up, if there is a major incident on this thread please name tag me so I can have a read trough. There will be some more minor updates coming up to address some of the concerns, like no sound in self mode (app should ignore the audio sink setting when running in self mode, but it doesn't so that's an error on me) and other small things.
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    Hi guys.
    As you probably know I'm pretty busy with a major project which means way less time for XDA. Sadly as we know XDA Labs went down for a while, and there are many of you who have purchased the app on XDA Labs and not able to access it any longer.

    For all those, you can now used the following link: https://www.b3itlabs.com/download.php you will need to fill in the paypal email address you used to make the purchase, the page will then generate a one time unique link which will be emailed to you.

    Link will allow you to download to pick and download the APK.

    As I've said all links are one time use only, so you won't be able to share those links, if you need to re-download the app, you will need to request a new link.

    I will be adding checkout option to the website as well hopefully in the near future so new users can get a copy of the apps if needed.

    If you need any support, please contact me directly by email.

    P.S. I'm working on a new version, of HUR, still need to fix some bugs, but should be a pretty big step forward compared to previous version.
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    tangcla said:
    Isn't that exactly what you just joined up to do?
    You didn't join to ask a question. You could have started with telling us what device and Android version you are trying to connect with/to, and perhaps someone could help you constructively.

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    @googlebox:

    Normally I try to take criticism in a positive and constructive way and I try to improve my service I'm providing.
    Also when you bought the app you did bought support with it as well, indeed the app help button brings you to this thread as 99% of the issues/problems/solutions have been discussed in here, but in case you are still lost or not sure, you can at any given time shoot me an email and normally I reply in max 24 hours. If there is one thing I pride myself with is that I really do my best and try to go the extra mile to give support to all users, which is sometimes an extensive and exhausting thing to do, and this will be reflected in the reviews as well.

    Now to echo the above quote, without actually saying what is the problem, where are you stuck, what have you done, it's really hard to give you any guidance.
    Judging from your comment, I'm guessing that you try to connect the 2 devices over WiFi but maybe I'm wrong and you try to connect them over a USB cable, while I don't like to be arrogant, I will make an exception this time. The LAYMAN, will understand to have Android Auto wireless in a car it will cost him $500+ if he/she goes to buy a Kenwood/Pioneer receiver and then pay another $100+ for fitting. The layman won't try to cut the corner and have some tablet fitted into the dashboard trying to mirror the screen, that is not a layman any more. So if you do consider yourself a layman, please feel free to go and pick up a unit which can offer you the desired solution, I will refund you the app price no problem so you can spend it on that solution.

    I have never ever refused a refund from anyone even if they used the app, if they weren't happy with it, I even send copies away for free, when some users contacted me that they can't afford it, I've spent sometimes hours with users on different issues and support, in some rear cases I drove down to personally help out the users so your comment, really made it personal and I think this is the very first time I took a comment personal. So to answer you in a question, RTFM if you can't manage tough luck shoot me an email and I'll refund you.
    Once again I do apologise for the harsh language.
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