Thanks for your picture. I think that is the same connector, but in the FK2R you had some more cable
Honda Connect Android System
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Have this entertainment system updated to RC8. Have issue before and after update with listening to files via usb. Intermittently when starting the car it forgets where it was and skips to a different track. Would not be a biggie if listening to music but I mainly listen to audio books, so picking up where you left of is more important.
Have tried different USB sticks, all formatted to FAT32 and both the USB slots in the middle storage bay in my Civic, but keeps happening. Is this a known issue and are there any fixes or work arounds?
Have this entertainment system updated to RC8. Have issue before and after update with listening to files via usb. Intermittently when starting the car it forgets where it was and skips to a different track. Would not be a biggie if listening to music but I mainly listen to audio books, so picking up where you left of is more important.
Have tried different USB sticks, all formatted to FAT32 and both the USB slots in the middle storage bay in my Civic, but keeps happening. Is this a known issue and are there any fixes or work arounds?
Sounds like an issue related to the app you are using to read your files not necessarily with the USB or memory which is readable by the system...
Have you tried a different reader / player for your ebooks ?
Hi, no special app being used. The audio files are MP3, so played using standard player on audio system, just picking usb as source, vs radio or cd...
well maybe its the normal hrv system that makes a random playlist or marks your ongoing song as played and starts with a new one...
Install a different audio player and give it a test ^^
Personally, I only use my phone and bluetooth... once the car starts and bluetooth is connected my ebooks start automatically, and once I turn off the car they automatically go in pause... Standard bluetooth connecting /disconnecting features with several audio app players.
Appreciate the response, but it does not make a lot of sense as the native audio player on the system is very basic, so has no playlist functionality, etc. The forgetting it's place is very intermittent and happens maybe once every 7 to 10 car starts.
Anyone else experienced this using USB option, for 'source' on they entertainment system?
I'm not sure if this is a software problem. But I randomly listen to my MP3 files on USB and never got this issue. Maybe you should try another (not built-in) player?
Never. Even after stopping the car and returning (e.g. past work) the player starts in the same moment it stops before.
Hi, sorry but your response was not clear. Were you using the built in player or another one?
Usually I'm using the built-in player. Last month tried also PowerAmp 2.0.9. And also this app was not malfunctioning like you wrote above.
Thanks for the clarification. Last questions.Are you also driving a civic or another model of honda. Lastly what type of usb device are you using, a usb stick? If so is it any particular brand?
Now I'm an owner of the Honda Jazz GK3. Infotainment is uprgraded by myself to RC6.1.
Any kind of USB stick, even no-name, works fine in my car.
From the beginning (in 2019), before I've change music from USB to music from YouTube (via SKYTUBE app), I have any kind of problems, you have mentioned above.
Any kind of USB stick, even no-name, works fine in my car.
From the beginning (in 2019), before I've change music from USB to music from YouTube (via SKYTUBE app), I have any kind of problems, you have mentioned above.
Hi everyone, I'm near ready to give up and go buy another android head unit...
Can anyone else please help me. I've scoured the internet and gone through this forum trying almost everything and I'm wondering if someone can point me in the right direction.
Ok, so basically I cant install any apps. Everything I've tried the "install" button stays gray. I've tried downloading to USB and downloading directly off the head unit. When I try to download off the head unit, the process stays as "in progress", never changes. I've added a picture of some info which I'm hoping will be helpful for you to help me.
Can anyone else please help me. I've scoured the internet and gone through this forum trying almost everything and I'm wondering if someone can point me in the right direction.
Ok, so basically I cant install any apps. Everything I've tried the "install" button stays gray. I've tried downloading to USB and downloading directly off the head unit. When I try to download off the head unit, the process stays as "in progress", never changes. I've added a picture of some info which I'm hoping will be helpful for you to help me.
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I'm afraid you got an RC8 or higher version of firmware.
So it could be the main reason, there is no possibility to install antything.
It could be necessary to downgrade your Honda Connect to lower version, like 6 or 6.1.
10.096.00.0021 this is RC8 if you do not have the honda premission application installed then you cannot install the application. You have to go down to RC6.
Thank you both for your reply.
It won't allow me to install the app, I've renamed it HondaAppCenter_A1 and still it won't allow me. Do I need to delete the old apps on the head u it first?
And also how do I downgrade?
Thanks again
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Yes I've watched this but I don't know what firmware he had on the USBTry to find some more infos here:
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Just to simplify life for those who only need a working Android Auto on 4.0.4 (post #3417 by MaKi83 [https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/honda-connect-android-system.3179549/post-86741609], link [https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/hondaappcenter_a1-apk.5587733/]) before RC6 (I have 6VC2, OC.091.01.1123). It is possible to install Honda Permissions app [https://cmdroid.com/essenciais/HR-V PERMISSIONS 1.1 S_Mike/HondaAppCenter_A1.apk] (or from post #856: [https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/hondapermissions_v1-1-apk.3804426/]) on such an RC (4 or 5, not sure), as is implicit in post #3085 by jkswe. I also had to install Spotify [https://cmdroid.com/apps/Spotify 8.4.57.803/HondaAppCenter_A1.apk] so that Android Auto is complete (for my config, I suppose; it's heavy so I will try Spotify Lite [https://spotify-lite.fr.uptodown.com/android/telecharger]). The permissions for the apps:Here we go!
This document contains all information needed to get android auto running on the Honda Connect Android 4.0.4 and should leave no need to ask questions
Maybe you can throw your eyes over it before I go and share it with the CRV groups I am in.
Please excuse my spelling and grammar lol
- Android Auto: Process Name: it.smg.hu Package Name: it.smg.hu Auth Type: THIRD PARTY App Type: OTHER Sound Out: ON Last Mode: ON
- Spotify: Process name: com.spotify.music Package name: com.spotify.music Auth Type = THIRD_PARTY App Type = MULTIMEDIA SoundOut = ON LastMode = ON -
66Hello Guys,
Last time I showed you how to install custom application. Now it's time to move on.
I present you complete solution. Not hardware, but software
I created application which allow you to change process_controls.list and allowed_installations.list direct in your Honda head unit !!
I note that it works and it has been tested a little in my Honda with android 4.0.4.
I spent some time working on it, so give me some thanks if you use it.
I don't expect any payments, but if you would like to send me some beers. I will sent you my paypal address by PM.
I tested the application only a little. So it could have some bugs. Use it for your own risk.
Do full backup (in two formats) before you start changing something, there is option for this. I haven't tested restore option yet. It should work, but I'm not guarantee this.
I don't know what each flags and options in process control mean. I haven't tested this yet. Maybe someone would like to do some manual?
Warnings:
1. I'm not responsible for any damage of your head unit. Use it for your own risk.
2. Don't remove HondaAppCenter_A1.apk from allowed installations, because if something goes wrong you won't be able to install any new applications or new versions.
3. Be careful with changing version number. If you increase it then updating Honda oryginal applications won't overwrite your changes in process controls.
If you decrease it then reboot you head unit will overwrite your changes.
4. Be careful with changing permissions flags in existing packages and applications.
5. And last be careful when you driving.
Enjoy!!!27Hello guys,
Firstly I would like to thanks all of you who support me by donations and sending beers Special thanks to CMhonda group for their donation.
Some of you asked me to implement new features to Honda Permissions app. It took me awhile but here it is. New version of Honda Permissions - v 1.1.0
What's new:
- Added search functionality in Allowed installations and Process Controls list
- Added copy action in Process Controls list (now you can create new permission by copy settings from another)
- Now you can save/restore backup files direct to/from usb device (you can choose any path you want)
As always: I'm not responsible for any damage of your head unit. Use it for your own risk.
Enjoy19Step By Step Tutorial
Ok Here is a Step by Step Tutorial on how I have been able to install any application on my Honda Connect RC7 .
Disclaimer: I am not responsible of any damage this could make to your device. Do it at your own risk. The only thing I know is that it worked fine on my RC7 unit… I hope this could help you to install application on your head unit.
How to check your version :
Go to the android parameter and click on About this device . You should find Build Number : 0F.095.01.1123. Ok You have the RC7
What you need:
A – Hardware:
1/ USB OTG Cable - Female A to Micro A ( https://www.sparkfun.com/products/11604 )
2/ USB A Male To A Male Cable ( https://www.amazon.com/DTOL-Feet-USB-Male-Cable/dp/B000BSJFFC )
3/ Screwdriver philips ph00
B – Software:
1/ iRoot
2/ Honda Permission from S_Mike
Here is the files I used: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hl4egyh1x49y14r/AABd2cZYYzmh6Mt0MPQcE9Mea?dl=0
Step One: Preparing your computer and the iRoot software.
Before everything, I have installed the Intel Android Drivers (not sure it is important but …)
A/install iRoot on your Windows computer
B/Go to the install directory of iRoot ( in my case this is c:\Program File (x86)\iRoot\ )
C/There you should find a directory ( in my case this is \1.8.9.21144) which contain kinguser.zip
D1/ Easy Way : Replace it with the one I have included in my dropbox link.
D2/ Hard Way : edit the kinguser.zip file and replace the kinguser.apk with the application that you want to inject. In this case we want to inject the Honda Permissions application from S_Mike. I have downloaded the one from cmdroid.com that’s why it is HondaAppCenter_A1.apk. Just rename it as kinguser.apk and replace it in the kinguser.zip
Step Two: Connecting the device to your computer
1 – Enable the Developer Option
A/start the device
B/Press and hold "MENU"+"Day/Night"(Brightness)+"POWER" button (in this order) for about five seconds until the display changes
C/Select "Detail Information & Setting"
D/Select “Functional Setup”
E/Select “Developer Option Enable”
F/Select “On” to enable the developer option menu.
G/Push Return to come back to the Welcome screen
2 – Enable the USB Debug mode in the developer option Menu
A/Go to the Android settings.
B/Select Developer Options
C/Tick USB Debugging. ( I have also tick the Stay awake but I don’t think it would change anything…)
3 – Connecting the device to the computer
A/Flip the screen (push the eject button)
B/Unscrew the 4 screws which hold the screen
C/Get the screen slowly out (it could be tighten but mind the ribbon cable of the screen !)
D/Hold the screen with one hand and use the other hand get the plastic cache ( just above the ribbon cable) out.
E/Use something to support the screen.
F/ Now that the screen is raised, you can access to the micro USB Type A port.
G/Plug your cable in that port
Step Three : Inject the Honda Permission application
A/Start iRoot
B/Plug the cable to your computer and you should see
C/Wait until this
D/Click on Root
E/Wait ( The sound of your head unit might stop sometimes)
F/Now you should have that screen and your unit should restart.
G/After restart you should find the Honda Permission installed.
Step Four : Installing any application
A/Start Honda Permission
B/You can Edit the HondaAppcenter_A1.apk (leave your finger on it until the pencil arrives on the top right side of the screen)
C/replace the “Sig digest sha256” with PREINSTALL value
This should activate the “HondaAppCenter_A1.apk” BackDoor.
BUT in my case The Install button was still greyed out…
Here is my solution:
A/ Start Honda Permission
B/Click on the + button in the Allowed Installations menu
C/Create a new rule with :
• APK Name : application.apk
• Package name:
• Sig digest sha256 : PREINSTALL
D/Now you can install any application that you have renamed application.apk.11Installing app on RC7
Hi everyone,
I have a European Honda Civic Tourer Executive (who cares ?) latest model with a Honda Connect RC7 (0F.095.01.1123).
However (thanks to @sobvan) I have ordered a micro-USB-type-A cable and used a USB Male A to Male A cable to connect it to my computer.
Like sobvan I was able to locate the "allowed_installations.list" file but I wasn’t able to get the root access to modify it.
So I have tried some application to root it ( Kingoroot, SRSroot,…) without any luck…
BUT the latest version of iRoot (iRoot_171024.zip) has been able to inject the Kinguser.apk. The app is working fine but isn’t able to root the unit (Anyway I’m not sure that I was looking for a rooted device).
So I tried to modify iRoot software to inject HondaPermission.apk and it did the trick !
Simply go to your “\Program File (x86)\iRoot\1.8.9.21144” directory.
You should find a kinguser.zip file.
Edit this file with winzip or winrar or whatever.
Remove the kinguser.apk file.
Rename your HondaPermission.apk to kinguser.apk and copy it in the kinguser.zip of the iRoot directory.
Now launch iRoot with your device connected (in debug USB mode !).
Your unit should reboot and then you should find the Honda Permission installed !
Now launch Honda Permission and in “Allowed installation” modify the HondaAppcenter_A1.APK rule (leave your finger on it until the pencil arrives on the top right side of the screen) and replace the “Sig digest sha256” with PREINSTALL value.
And that’s it now you can install applications on the F****ing RC7 version. (I have not tested on the RC8, but it should work)
Big thanks to sobvan who found the port and the iRoot team for their great software.10Some of you have posted in the past about wanting to mirror their phone to the HU.
Up to now, no one seems to have achieved it very successfully, if at all.
However, now there's a way. Using TeamViewer.
Install THIS app on the phone (TeamViewer Host for Android)
If you have a Samsung phone, there's a TeamViewer Host for Samsung HERE
Then install THIS on the Honda HU, renaming the file, obviously, to HondaAppCenter_A1.apk to be able to install it.
Run the Host on the phone and the Remote Control on the HU to connect to the phone. You need to be connected via WiFi Hotspot of course.
Tilt phone Landscape. You can now see and control phone from HU screen, including running any apps on phone on the HU, even Google Maps.
Working for me so far. Hope this helps anyone interested.
