[MOD] AppRadio Unchained - Full mirroring for Pioneer AppRadio 2 and 3

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Hey, wow, such good news on the ar3 front, plugged my s4 active in and got full mirroring with touch controls no problem. I am experiencing snow but i think thats just cuz im not using the pioneer mhl adapter, im using a different one.... Sometimes the touch control isnt perfect i might press a button on the right and it will activate a button on the left. Also it would be nice if you can have a "landscape lock" feature so we dont get portrait mode on AR... Just some constructive criticism, this is awesome and like you said im not gonna throw money at you now but if we get a nice semi finished product then definitely. Also like you mentioned in OP it would be great for hard buttons to work... Thank you so much for taking time to make this modified version of appradio. We appreciate it.
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Area51© said:
I tried it again but now I got a message that the file is in the owners bin. When I clicked the link, I entered into design mode or something. I had to click "View live form" to enter data. But it seems someone else entered data in design mode and replaced all the titles with the answers he wanted to give. Do you have a copy? Maybe need another link to go to the View live form mode right away.
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check your gmail and see if you can work with what's started... i will use a different tool for the survey that might be less hassle. will do tomorrow.
 
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jimmietilt said:
Hey, wow, such good news on the ar3 front, plugged my s4 active in and got full mirroring with touch controls no problem. I am experiencing snow but i think thats just cuz im not using the pioneer mhl adapter, im using a different one.... Sometimes the touch control isnt perfect i might press a button on the right and it will activate a button on the left. Also it would be nice if you can have a "landscape lock" feature so we dont get portrait mode on AR... Just some constructive criticism, this is awesome and like you said im not gonna throw money at you now but if we get a nice semi finished product then definitely. Also like you mentioned in OP it would be great for hard buttons to work... Thank you so much for taking time to make this modified version of appradio. We appreciate it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using xda premium

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If you have Tasker and Rotation Locker you could make a profile based on your car's bluetooth connection as a work around until/ if the Dev offers the feature natively.

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Phone side is same as I get. AppRadio side I can't compare I have an AR2.
On the phone side I only get that Bluetooth icon with the 6 dots. I think the other is because you have Bluetooth streaming.
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Never mind. It was my fault. I disconnected the battery cause i was ****ing with my dash earlier and I didn't want the air bag to go off in my face. This reset the Iphone/other mode. Once I changed that everything was smooth sailing. Works great! I will let you know if I find any bugs.
 
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So I made a last minute decision when I put in my headunit and got an 8500bhs for the 4v preouts and other features. My AR3 is sitting in a box waiting to be returned. I'm still in for the bounty and can confirm this is working perfect on the AVH-X8500BHS.. Only thing that would make it considerably better for units that do not have a capacitive screen would be to disable the android long press function while connected. I consistently have the headunit think I am long pressing an item. Thank you very much for your hard work. This is already more functional on the 8500bhs than ARL. Scrolling works MUCH better.
 
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bodieism said:
If you have Tasker and Rotation Locker you could make a profile based on your car's bluetooth connection as a work around until/ if the Dev offers the feature natively.
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Hi

Have just tried this new app!!, I am normally running ARL with full mirroring works perfect, but I am always willing to try new ways, well back to my question when you says full mirroring what are you meaning, when I plug my S4 phone and start appradio I was expecting something like ARL where I have a full picture of the start page of the S4 and will be able to chose everything?? when I start this application it just look like the old Pioneer APPradio with the limited apps?? available

Am I missing something or do I just don't understand the concept??

Sorry for my bad English

Basmand:confused:
 
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After day 2 of testing I came up with one problem, but I don't know if it is because of my ROM or because of the App. It seems like when I connect to the appradio my internet signal is dropping. It takes a few minutes for Spotify to show my playlist and play. Is there someone else with this kind of problem?

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Kishan_Diepa said:
After day 2 of testing I came up with one problem, but I don't know if it is because of my ROM or because of the App. It seems like when I connect to the appradio my internet signal is dropping. It takes a few minutes for Spotify to show my playlist and play. Is there someone else with this kind of problem?

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Appradio 3
HTC ONE(Insertcoin ROM)
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Hello
How did you manage the grid size with the HTC one? i do have the grids in a strange way.....and i cannot acces them from appradio3
 
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basmand said:
Hi

Have just tried this new app!!, I am normally running ARL with full mirroring works perfect, but I am always willing to try new ways, well back to my question when you says full mirroring what are you meaning, when I plug my S4 phone and start appradio I was expecting something like ARL where I have a full picture of the start page of the S4 and will be able to chose everything?? when I start this application it just look like the old Pioneer APPradio with the limited apps?? available

Am I missing something or do I just don't understand the concept??

Sorry for my bad English

Basmand:confused:
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Try to close the Pioneer AppRadio app and see what happens then. Because your S4 doesn't have onscreen buttons for Back/Home/RecentlyUsedApps you have no other way to step out of the Pioneer app. Some Samsung users reported they use an app called button saviour for that as a workaround. This won't be necessary once I make the radio buttons working. Please remember this is only a pre-beta release.
 
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Area51© said:
Try to close the Pioneer AppRadio app and see what happens then. Because your S4 doesn't have onscreen buttons for Back/Home/RecentlyUsedApps you have no other way to step out of the Pioneer app. Some Samsung users reported they use an app called button saviour for that as a workaround. This won't be necessary once I make the radio buttons working. Please remember this is only a pre-beta release.
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Hi

I think that you are doing a great job, not a complain just to be sure that I am not doing anything wrong

Great that someone like you are willing to use there time helping other!!

Basmand:laugh:
 
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I use this app, button savior, works really well, good replacement for hard buttons for now.... Also will help when you plug in phone and get the original appradio screen. Just hit the little tab and press home and u will get your android home screen

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Kishan_Diepa said:
After day 2 of testing I came up with one problem, but I don't know if it is because of my ROM or because of the App. It seems like when I connect to the appradio my internet signal is dropping. It takes a few minutes for Spotify to show my playlist and play. Is there someone else with this kind of problem?

Configuration:
Appradio 3
HTC ONE(Insertcoin ROM)
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I have the same issue on my radio too. But this was also happening with the original Pioneer app. From what I have read it has something to do with the frequency of the HDMI signal interfering with the cell signal.

Sprint GS3
AppRadio 3 DA110
Stock Rooted Rom
 
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jimmietilt said:
Hey, wow, such good news on the ar3 front, plugged my s4 active in and got full mirroring with touch controls no problem. I am experiencing snow but i think thats just cuz im not using the pioneer mhl adapter, im using a different one.... Sometimes the touch control isnt perfect i might press a button on the right and it will activate a button on the left. Also it would be nice if you can have a "landscape lock" feature so we dont get portrait mode on AR... Just some constructive criticism, this is awesome and like you said im not gonna throw money at you now but if we get a nice semi finished product then definitely. Also like you mentioned in OP it would be great for hard buttons to work... Thank you so much for taking time to make this modified version of appradio. We appreciate it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I537 using xda premium

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I had the same problem with the snow and switched to the Pioneer mhl adapter. No issues since.
 
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Home Button on appradio 2

Not sure if this has been covered already. Using Tasker, I made the AR2 home button work. Just set an event as the app Appradio, set the task to load your car home app. Then any time you click on home on your radio, it flashes the pioneer app for a sec then switches to your car app. I have the HTC One and I use the built in car app. Works great! I also added bluetooth connect + power to activate the car home app. Not sure if I need that. But everything seems to work consistently which did not happen with ARL. The only problem I'm facing is swiping is a bit strange. Requires a bit of exaggeration. Haven't done a road trip yet. But this is a great improvement already.
 
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:laugh:From indonesia IDR 220.000 ($20) donated
on appradioforum my id "aryo"
 
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Just an FYI: After nightmare after nightmare with my SGS2 I am totally in love with my HTC One and was afraid to root it, it worked so well and suited all my needs so perfectly. I ended up finally rooting it last night after reading this thread and other threads pertaining to App Radio/AR Liberator support. I have a new Pioneer SPH-DA210 and installed AppRadio Unchained and could not be happier. I mean yes its pre beta but it works and although there are some quirks, which I am sure will be ironed out, the app works great, receiver works great and the true Jesus phone just keeps getting better. I am happy to help in any way I can with testing, bug reports, etc. Thanks so much to all who have worked on this, Area51 specifically.
 
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silashj said:
Just an FYI: After nightmare after nightmare with my SGS2 I am totally in love with my HTC One and was afraid to root it, it worked so well and suited all my needs so perfectly. I ended up finally rooting it last night after reading this thread and other threads pertaining to App Radio/AR Liberator support. I have a new Pioneer SPH-DA210 and installed AppRadio Unchained and could not be happier. I mean yes its pre beta but it works and although there are some quirks, which I am sure will be ironed out, the app works great, receiver works great and the true Jesus phone just keeps getting better. I am happy to help in any way I can with testing, bug reports, etc. Thanks so much to all who have worked on this, Area51 specifically.
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Good to hear, im in same boat with s4 active, are you using the pioneer android kit?

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For everyone with the snow problem: it is caused by interference. Some MHL adapters, especially cheap ones, do not have proper shielding. Phone cell radio, specifically 2G seems to be causing the snow most. Some adapters have very short connection cable which makes problem worse as adapter gets very close to the phone's antenna during use. The farther the adapter from the phone is, the less chance of snow you get. There are few adapters (including Pioneers own) that have longer connection cable and the active board sits farther from the phone.
Cable (HDMI) between adapter and back of the radio is also important. Try to use a cable that is as short as possible. Longer the cable is, greater the chance for interference is.

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test on x8550bt_SG3_genuine mhl

just test.....and see
HURAAA...:good::laugh:

@ Area51©...I am ready for a beta tester .. representative for Asia, Australia ar2 compatible version :eek:
great work:good:
 
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    Area51©
    Area51©
    This mod is not developed / maintained anymore.
    The mod is based on an (now) old version of the Pioneer AppRadio app that does not support the latest Android versions and head units.
    If it works then it works but if not then you are on your own. There is no support. Also the ARUnchained GPS Injector app is not developed anymore.

    To use AppRadio Unchained please get the paid version from the Play store called ''AppRadio Unchained Reloaded".
    For details see here: AppRadio Unchained Reloaded

    If you don't want to root your phone and have Android 7 or higher there's AppRadio Unchained Rootless

    Old information:
    =================================================================================================
    The Pioneer AppRadio is a radio with a 7" touch screen. Android devices can be connected via HDMI and shown on the screen.
    Touches and keypresses are sent back to the Android device via Bluetooth. The radio has a GPS receiver and data is sent
    over Bluetooth as well. In essence a very nice concept.

    To connect to an AppRadio there's a Pioneer AppRadio app available in the Play store. The Pioneer AppRadio app
    is however quite restrictive. It allows only to run a small number of apps that are approved by Pioneer. These approved
    apps can interact with the AppRadio app because they have a built in Pioneer SDK. The number of useful apps is small.
    For details look here: Pioneer Appradio Knows website.

    The goal of this project is to modify the Pioneer AppRadio app in such a way that it allows full mirroring.
    This means that any app can be used and controlled using the touch screen and keys on the headunit.
    Also any application can receive GPS data from the AppRadio.

    Setup guides by RogerH
    Pioneer AppRadio with Nexus 5
    Setting up Pioneer AppRadio with Android Stick

    Links
    CNET article that gives a nice overview
    Video from Steven Solazzo
    Video from SinisterC6
    Video from Neil Fontamillas
    Video from M Sylvester showing AVH-4000NEX working
    Video from M Sylvester showing AVH-8000NEX working
    Video from M Sylvester showing Samsung Note 3 hardware setup
    Video from Pascal H showing ARU in action in a Porsche 997 Turbo (in French)

    Current status of the AppRadio Unchained Mod (free)
    Beta release 6 is available for testing.
    You can download it from here: arunchained0.16.apk

    For Android HDMI sticks there's a special version available.
    You can download it from here: arunchained0.15stick.apk

    Current status of AppRadio Unchained Reloaded (has built in GPS Injector) (paid)
    In addition to the AppRadio Unchained mod of the Pioneer AppRadio app, a completely Pioneer-less app was developed.
    Basically it allows you to connect to your AppRadio in a faster and easier way without the need to use Tasker.
    For details see here: AppRadio Unchained Reloaded

    Current status of the ARUnchained GPS Injector (to be used with the AppRadio Unchained Mod) (paid)
    GPS injection on system level using mock locations is available in the playstore here: ARUnchained GPS Injector
    For GPS Injector details go to the FAQ here: ARU FAQ
    Please fill out the survey here: ARUnchained GPS Injector survey
    Navigation apps that already have AppRadio support like Waze and Navfree still work using the HU GPS. If you only use those apps then you don't need ARUnchained GPS Injector.
    Head unit models that have built in navigation like AVIC-Z150BH, AVIC-F50BT and similar are not supported as Pioneer does not support sending of GPS data to the android device. If you are unsure, a test that can be done is to install Waze, if Waze can use the GPS of the head unit, ARUnchained GPS Injector works as well.

    Release notes beta release 6
    Rotation locker only active when HDMI connected.
    ARU menu also available when not connected from Settings / Help menu.
    Rotation locker and Start GPS Injector are now separate options.

    Release notes beta release 5
    Right part of the screen not reachable on Nexus 5 issue fixed.
    Touch made more accurate for all phones.

    Release notes beta release 4
    Start / stop GPS Injector service when bt connected / disconnected.
    SWC extended with ff & rw (to be tested by M.a.s.e-> doesn't work)
    Play/Pause of HU quick menu bar now working.

    Release notes pre-beta release 3
    Steering wheel controls are working now.
    For details go here: ARU FAQ

    Release notes pre-beta release 2
    Multitouch implemented.
    Hardware keyboard issue fixed.
    Options menu available.
    Rotation locker.
    Invert XY-coordinates. -> Does not work 100% yet.

    Release notes pre-beta release 1
    Radio buttons are working now.
    Alternate method for setting uinput access rights fixed.

    Release notes pre-beta release 0
    Root access is required so your phone must be rooted.
    For now it only allows using the touch screen.
    Only single touch is supported.
    Keys from the radio don't work yet.
    GPS from the radio doesn't work yet.
    Steering wheel controls don't work yet.

    Users have reported it working on AppRadio 2, AppRadio 3, AVIC-F950, AVH-X8500BHS and AVH-X8550BT.

    Disclaimer: Use at your own risk. Basically if it damages anything (you / your phone / your radio / your car or whatever),
    don't blame me.

    Donating
    If you like my work and want to donate something, click on the "DONATE TO ME" button. However the first page will show in Dutch ( I guess because I am registered there).
    Two solutions:
    1) In another browser window logon to Paypal first. Then press the "DONATE TO ME" button here.
    2) At "Donatiebedrag" enter the amount in US$ you want to donate, at "LOG IN OP PAYPAL" enter your logon details. After logon the language will change to your local language.

    FAQ
    For FAQ go here: ARU FAQ

    Common issues and solutions
    For an overview of common issues go here: Common issues and solutions compiled by stewbuntu
    For help on what hardware to use you can also go here: Appradio forums It's basically the ARLiberator forum but has information about how to setup your hardware too.

    Compatibility list
    This app is compatible with any AppRadio that is supported by the original AppRadio app.

    Details of supported Android devices:
    Please fill out the survey here: ARUnchained survey
    You can also report the issues that you have.

    See attached ARUnchainedSurvey03.zip file for results of the survey. It's a zipped pdf file (had to zip it because of pdf size limitation on XDA). It gives a good overview of what phones/radios are working with ARU.

    Old releases
    Beta release 5 is still available in case 6 doesn't make you happy: arunchained0.15.apk
    Beta release 4 is still available in case 5 doesn't make you happy: arunchained0.14.apk
    Pre-beta release 3 is still available in case 4 doesn't make you happy: arunchained0.13.apk
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    Area51©
    Area51©
    Kick off of AppRadio Unchained Reloaded

    Today I decided to start working on the standalone version of AppRadio Unchained. When finished it will not be a mod of the original Pioneer app anymore but a completely independent app so it can be available in the play store. The GPS injecting functionality will be included so there's only one app for everything. It will also remove the overhead of the Pioneer app so the touch response can be better too.

    For now the working title will be AppRadio Unchained Reloaded.

    The first things that will be done are as following:
    1) Reverse engineer AR3 communication protocol.
    2) Implement AR3 communication protocol.

    I will keep you updated on the progress.
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    FAQ

    ARUnchained GPS Injector

    The ARUnchained GPS Injector app has two parts inside. One is the GPS service and one is the UI activity.
    The service is the part that injects the GPS data into mock locations. ARU 0.14 and up will start this service automatically when a bluetooth connection is made to the HU (at the same moment that the rotation locker is started). The GPS service is stopped when bluetooth is disconnected.
    The UI activity is started when you start the ARUnchained GPS Injector app from the launcher. It shows the status of the GPS service and also the actual GPS data. The purpose is to be able to check whether the service is working properly. With the start / stop buttons the GPS service can manually be started / stopped.

    For the GPS service to work Mock locations has to be enabled. To use the phone built in GPS, Mock locations has to be disabled. It can become tedious to set this manually so ARUnchained GPS Injector has an auto on/off Mock locations feature. In order for this to work ARUnchained GPS Injector has to be converted into a system app.
    This involves moving "mars.area51.arunchainedgps.apk" from "/data/app" to "/system/app". This can be done with root explorer for instance. Set permission to rw-r--r-- and reboot your phone. On Android 4.4 (KitKat) you should move the apk to "/system/priv-app" folder instead.

    For pre-KitKat Android versions converting to system app can be done using Titanium backup:
    Open Titanium Backup
    Search for ARUnchained GPS Injector
    Long press and choose convert to system app
    Reboot phone.

    Converting to system app using free ES File Explorer
    1. Make sure in ES File Explorer, Root Explorer is enabled and Mount R/W is on RW
    2. Copy pkg.apk in /mnt/asec/mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1 to SDCard and rename it 'mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1.apk'
    3. Install 'mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1.apk' from SDCard
    4. Move 'mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1.apk' from 'data/app' to /system/app or /system/priv-app on 4.4.x
    5. In /system/app or /system/priv-app select 'mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1.apk' and in menu select Install.
    6. After install reboot

    How to make a logcat using an app called Catlog
    Start Catlog logcat through app menu and select record.
    Select home button so you leave Catlog app running.
    Go through process to start ARU and connect to AR.
    Once you know the bug was created, open the Catlog app from notification bar (this stops recording).
    Select the recording, which is named by date-timestamp...from action selection pick share by email...this zips the logcat and system info txt files into one zip.
    Email to self and share the zip with dev by email or any other method you want.

    On my Samsung phone not the whole screen is shown but a part is cut off
    A) The default Samsung launcher doesn't handle landscape well. The solution is to install an alternative like Nova launcher.

    On my Samsung phone touch stops working after calibration
    A) Verify your phone is rooted properly.
    B) On Android version 4.3 and higher Samsung has Knox security and SELinux is in enforcing mode.
    This somehow prohibits accessing the /dev/uinput device which is required to be able to input touch/key events on system level.
    In order for ARU to work Knox has to be disbled and SELinux has to be in permissive mode.

    Possible fix 1:
    First install an app called Android Terminal Emulator then open a terminal and type
    the following lines pressing enter after each line:
    su
    pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid

    Now wait a bit till knox is killed and finally type:
    setenforce 0

    If this works, you have to do it every time you reboot your phone. It can be automated with Tasker for instance

    Possible Fix 2:
    Install the Xposed framework and the Wanam module.
    At Security hacks tick " Disable Knox notifications" and "Disable SEandroid".
    Reboot.

    Possible Fix 3:
    If the other fixes don't work and your bootloader isn't locked you can try to install a custom kernel that has Knox disabled and SELinux in permissive mode by default.

    Keyboard use
    It's not necessary to install Car Keyboard. Only the original Pioneer AppRadio app needs that.
    Note that the virtual keyboard created by ARU is sometimes incorrectly detected as a hardware keyboard.
    This prevents the software keyboard to be shown and makes it impossible to enter anything.

    To check / set the keyboard settings:
    1. Click the menu button on ARU.
    2. At the right bottom click on "Change input method"
    3. A pop-up is shown that CarKeyBoard has to be installed. Ignore it by clicking OK.
    4. The dialog for selecting the input method is shown.
    5. Make sure hardware keyboard is switched off.

    Use of the hardware buttons:
    The home, menu and back button now work as advertised.
    To go back to the native interface you have to open the AppRadio app manually and then press the home button.
    To go to the AppRadio app easily, swipe down the status bar and click the AppRadio notification.
    Fast option to go back to the native interface: Double click the home button, touch the blue bar in the middle with 4 squares on the left.

    Release notes pre-beta release 2
    Multitouch implemented.
    Multitouch works now. AppRadio 3 has a bug which makes it a bit unpredictable.

    Hardware keyboard issue fixed.
    Sometimes the virtual keyboard created by ARU was incorrectly detected as a
    hardware keyboard preventing the software keyboard to be shown. Fixed now.

    Options menu available.
    The options menu can be reached from the app's main screen. There's now an additional ARU
    option sub menu available with two options:
    Rotation locker.
    Invert XY coordinates.

    When in AppRadio Mode homescreen, select menu button, select ARU, there you will see the ARU feature options...only accessible when connected to HU at this time.

    Options can be set but will only become active after force stopping the app and then restarting it.
    Go to Settings->Apps->AppRadio Unchained and do a Force stop. After that just start ARU again
    and the options will take effect.

    Rotation locker.
    Forces rotation to be in landscape when enabled.
    Locker becomes active when a bluetooth connection is established with the radio.
    Locker is deactivated when bluetooth is disconnected.

    Invert XY-coordinates.
    Necessary for some tablets and HDMI sticks.
    Currently this options doesn't work well. Somehow it will switch mode during calibration, giving
    incorrect calibration results. After that touches are at the wrong position meaning app is useless.
    Will look into it soon.

    Release notes pre-beta release 3
    Steering wheel controls
    Steering wheel controls are working now.
    Currently supported are: previous track and next track.
    There might be more but I couldn't get it out of my radio.
    Of course there's volume, mute etc. but that is handled directly by the radio
    and never sent to the phone.
    In case there are commands sent by the radio to the phone besides the ones already implemented the logcat will contain this:
    Don't know how to translate RemoteCtrlInfo = <number>. Let me know the number and what remote control command you were
    issuing and I can add it.
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    Development proposal

    First of all I want to say is that I love working on ARU. In fact if I could make enough money by doing that to make a living it would be the only work I would do.

    The only way to do it right is to make an AppRadio Unchained standalone version that doesn't require the Pioneer app at all. This has several advantages:
    - Development is easier because now it's a bit of a pain to integrate the mod and the Pioneer app.
    - It's a lot easier to add features.
    - It's a lot easier to add connection improvements/workarounds.
    - The app won't have the unnecessary overhead from the Pioneer app.
    - GPS injection will be integrated.

    There's of course disadvantages:
    - The communication protocol has to be reverse engineered for each radio type.
    - Quite a lot of testing is required to verify that the communication is working properly.
    - Obviously there's quite some work involved implementing the communication.

    In a few weeks my current assignment at a customer ends and I might have a timeslot for working on ARU standalone. In short my proposal is a crowdfunding idea. It would need 650 people to pay 20$ upfront via Paypal. At my normal rate this allows me to work on ARU for one month (I admit I am not paid badly). I will throw in another month for free and one more if required. This should be enough time to get it working. I will guarantee that you get a working version. If not, I will refund your money. After development is finished it will be in the Play store for 30$ (same as ARL) so if you pay upfront you will have a discount of 10$.

    The initial version will support AR2 and AR3 (those I have myself). For other models I need the help of some of you to create communication logging and to do some testing once the protocol is implemented. Also I can buy some other models if required.

    I will return in a few weeks. In the meantime you can think about it.
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    AppRadio Unchained Reloaded progress

    Here's a short update so that you know I am still working on it.

    I have been working the last few days on creating the alpha version of Reloaded. I refactored the prototype completely so that it's more or less logically structured.

    Today worked on integrating all components and got everything working. So touches, keys, SWCs and GPS is received via Bluetooth and injected into the system. It's really great that I can use the debugger now. With the ARU mod version that was not possible.

    After that worked on getting the Bluetooth connection bullet proof. I did quite some experiments with it but still want to improve it. One thing I noticed that toggling Bluetooth from on to off and then on again really helps a lot to make a quick connection so I will try to implement that for the first alpha release.

    I still have to work on the GUI so it looks a bit nicer and add an options menu. Also want to implement the AR2 communication protocol so for the first alpha release AR3 and AR2 are supported.
    I hope to have an alpha release ready somewhere next week.
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