HACK Navigation/Multimedia systems KIA/HYUNDAI and install third-party applications
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Thanks for doing this. I have a 2015 Optima and screensaver page has only 2 options, not 3 - clock or none. Tapping 7 times in 3 places didn't work. Can you tell me how to get to Engineering mode on my car? Thanks.
Thanks for doing this. I have a 2015 Optima and screensaver page has only 2 options, not 3 - clock or none. Tapping 7 times in 3 places didn't work. Can you tell me how to get to Engineering mode on my car? Thanks.
So first take a photo of your System info
Try to finde new firmware for your multimedia and update it.
If not... try this manual https://www.drive2.ru/l/522154224813867273/ or this https://www.drive2.ru/l/521186379703518173/
Hello,
Thank you for your reply
I already tried first way so I will try second
Here are my system info
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I have question about waze navigation, ist recomended by You to put it inside or not ? Maps are online and connect all time to internet. But in europe is the best nav for radars and problems on road.(storage a data - maybe is data delete after close apk). Is possible check this app for no problem funcitons ?
Thank you...
I have question about waze navigation, ist recomended by You to put it inside or not ? Maps are online and connect all time to internet. But in europe is the best nav for radars and problems on road.(storage a data - maybe is data delete after close apk). Is possible check this app for no problem funcitons ?
Thank you...
Yep, Torque is working great, but how to setup it I don't know, somebody writes me about it.
About other utilities - don't know. Please try.
But remember do not install any Launchers (car launchers) on your multimedia!
So, I don't know what the best in Europe. In video I've just show you Here navigation for example.
You can try Waze if it's no needs Google services.
Try it and tell us how it's works
P.S.
You can use Waze without any hacks with Android Auto
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Hello,
I'm new on this forum. I have a Kia Niro with Zavpasha's hack installed (and working fine).
I installed Fuelio : it is perfectly working.
I'll try to install Dropbox for back-ups on the cloud, so that Fuelio data can be sheared on a PC at home.
I also installed the old Torque Pro v1.6.72 (the present one shows an incompatibility with a pop-up window. May be it could be updated, once the install is completed).
But Torque cannot communicate via bluetooth with the OBD adapter, as Kia limited its Bluetooth to audio devices....
It could probably work with wifi adapters, but I consider wifi should be used for the smartphone/internet access.
So I bought an OBD2 adapter working with an USB cable. I am using an USB hub with 4 switchable ports to keep 2 usb keys, phone cable and this new wire permanently connected.
The first time I connected the adapter onto the Kia multimedia system, a pop-up window appeared to allow automatic launching of Torque app. Then, in Torque app, the Parameters menu must select USB instead of Bluetooth, and at the bottom of the same menu, I had to select the USB adapter (it appears as a number). It did not work for the first times, but after several tries it finally appeared...
Then Torque can nicely communicate with the CAN bus of the car.
For example, the engine Power can be displayed while driving. Torque also communicates with the car GPS.
Finally Torque must be customized for a specific car, copying PIDs files into Torque's dedicated folder.
at that point, I faced an issue as the Menu button does not appear on my screen. So I copied the Torque settings from my phone. Alternately, I found a small app to make a Menu button appear like EasyTouch, but I did not test it yet on my car.
I still have a lot to learn about the system, but so far I am extremely pleased.
A big THANK YOU to zavpasha, in addition to my donation !
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HI, tried to tap under screen saver but nothing happened
my screen save is under setup / system / screen saver and not under settings as you mentioned
could be another version
i have Kia Soprtage 2019
my screen save is under setup / system / screen saver and not under settings as you mentioned
could be another version
i have Kia Soprtage 2019
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CAUTION: USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
YouTube, your favorite navigation app, video player, online radio, online TV etc. now works on factory multimedia.
No need to connect your multimedia to internet!
This method works fine on models 2016-2018 of issue:
KIA: Optima JF (K5), Rio, Soul, Ceed, Sorento Prime, Stinger, Sportage, Cerato (Forte) (may be other).
HYUNDAI: Solaris, SantaFe, Sonata, Elantra, Creta, Genesis G70, Genesis G80 (may be other).
On board we have Navigation/Multimedia system on Android 4.2.2;
All fine-work applications on my Cloud drive HERE
Please watch all videos from my YouTube channel Everything about everything
If you like this please — Donate!:fingers-crossed:
PayPal – zavpasha@inbox.ru
If you are not sure in your actions - I can lead you by Skype (WhatsApp, Telegram)
WARNING!
Do not install any LAUNCHERS (NovaLauncher etc.) or ROOT - it`s brick your device.
Do not do anything else! Do not enter in other sections of Engineering mode.
Be patient and follow the instructions strictly!
FIRST:
Download all the apps from my Cloud drive HERE
And put all this files to root of the USB drive (FAT32)
Let`s Go!
This hack method no need`s to connect your multimedia to internet, if necessary
- activate wifi access point on your phone or use wifi router. Connect your multimedia system to hotspot.
You can watch my VIDEO MANUAL on YouTube HERE
ENGINEERING MODE:
Go to All Menus -> Settings -> Screensaver.
To enter in the Engineering mode you need to tap 7 times under screensavers icons (on red rings) from left to right and back.
do it fast.
Great! Now we have password window! The password is – time on your clock now!
Ok, its luck!
ANDROID SETTINGS:
Now we need to enter to Android settings -> Security and activate Unknown resources.
Done! This will give us the opportunity to install applications from the USB drive.
Note: this system hasn`t go Google apps, Play Market etc.
Push Home button and then we need to access to Engineering mode again.
INSTALLING FILE MANAGER:
To access to the USB drive and install all the applications we need to install File Manager first!
Go to All Menus -> Settings -> Screensaver, tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap, password - time on clock.
Engineering mode -> All Applications -> Browser
On adress bar write: file:///storage/usb0/file.apk and tap OK!
Now you can install the File Manager, install it and tap Open!
Got it!
INSTALLING APPS:
In File Manager -> USB Storage you will see all apps.
Fist install EasyTouch, when it`s intalled tap Open.
Play EasyTouch Demo and them tap Go.
Note: EasyTouch Settings works only on portrait orientation (don`t be afraid it`s mormal).
So, there are many settings, they are no need us now, we need just activate EasyTouch button.
Done! Now push Home and than tap EasyTouch button to open а window. Now we have BACK and HOME buttons.
With long press on any icon in this window it can changed. Change one of them by choosing Engineering mode shortcut on Choose app -Done! Tap anywhere to close window.
Call the window again, swipe left and open Android settings -> Special abilities -> Services EasyTouch - ON
That’s Ok, now we can normally surf in internet and have all shortcuts of any apps.
SOUND FIX:
Note: Sound on third-party apps works only on MEDIA MODE whit connected USB flash drive (with media files) or with connected Bluetooth device.
On RADIO or AUX MODE sounds from third-party apps doesn’t works!
So, push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install SoundAbout, the Open it.
Now we in SoundAbout settings. Choose on MEDIA AUDIO - Wired Headphones and that`s all.
Tap EasyTouch button and BACK.
Now we need to restart the multimedia - push reset button in SD card slot one time (or find it near you screen). Or you can turn off ACC, open and close driver door and wait 5 minutes to restart the Multimedia.
Sound fixed!
Now you can install any apps and it will be working fine with sound!
YOUTUBE:
On board we hasn`t got Google apps, so we need to install YouTube modification – YOUTUBE VANCED
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install YouTube Vanced.
Now you can try it!
Open EasyTouch window and place YOUTUBE VANCED shortcut.
VLC PLAYER:
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install VLC Lite.
Go to VLC Settings -> Hardware acceleration – Full acceleration. Set it because we has poor hardware.
Now you can watch films, clips, cartoons and everything you want from your USB flash drive or SD card.
Don`t forget about shortcut.
HERE NAVIGATION (or another favorite navigation):
Note: Do not forget to connect WIFI first.
Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install HERE WeGo, launch, place shortcut.
You can install everything applications you need but remember:
DO NOT INSTALL ANY LAUNCHERS AND ROOT. DO NOT OPEN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE ENGINEERING MENU.
If you are not sure in your actions - I can lead you by Skype (WhatsApp, Telegram)
Thanks!:victory:7
Today on the Valentines day we have made a secret go public.
We have been able to gain root access on the Gen5WIDE headunits from europe.
with this hack you can grab and dump the whole system.
extracts info, keys, decrypt files and perhaps create ur own custom fw.
we provide this info for free, so people can share knowledge and new findings.
Please be aware that this is mainly for devs and technical nerds and linux lovers. untill someone perhaps creates a more user friendly hack.
Happy hunting
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Update on another model thet does not allow the "full engineering menu":
2018 Elantra SEL USA version.
NO: Cannot access the engineering mode that enables app installations (7 taps over 3 points on settings/screensaver).
YES. Can access the engineering mode from Settings/System Info (5 taps left - 1 tab right).
Looking forward to the hero that finds out how to jailbreak these versions!!3
Of course ! Just install Headunit Reloaded (4.6) on the car system.
Set it with your phone name (SSID) used for wifi server, and leave IP blank (auto).
The wifi mode of Headunit will automatically connect to Android Auto if this one is in developer mode and its server mode launched.
Everything can be totally automatic, the phone can stay in the pocket. Android Auto appears on the main screen few seconds after the wifi connnection to the phone.
