Screen2Auto - New app for AA smartphone mirroring (only for root devices).

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tosonny

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Yeah, I just broke out my old rooted Moto Ace 5g with Android 10. Plugged it into my truck and it made me update Android Auto.
Screen 2 Auto still working.
Maybe it´s firmware related because I have a Xiaomi phone but no MIUI on my phone. Who cares ...solution is on the table.
 
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squish72

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Today's test: everything works (connection to the car, S2A remains visible).

Solution:
Set chmod 551 recursively to the folders (just use root explorer and make sure "also include subfolders" is checked):
/data/data/com.google.android.projection.gearhead/shared_prefs
/data/data/com.google.android.projection.gearhead/files/phenotype

Thanks to everyone who went on a "scavenger hunt" with me ... which was unfortunately necessary thanks to our secret bearers.
Not sure why but on my v30 running pixel experience plus I don't have any of that file structure. But like everyone else screen2auto disappears.
I've tried installing aa through nikgapps and also the play store. To try and see if either would create them folders but nope. Also both ways do not create an icon in the app drawer but I can access its settings under app info. So that might be from the rom.

Also on my other phone also a rooted v30 with the stock rom. I have had screen2auto running on it for over a year without any problems.

Update: I decided to try a different rom, crdroid. It has the same file structure in the /data/data folder. But I now at least have an aa icon in the drawer. So lineageOs and pixel based roms don't have (com.google.android.projection.gearhead) in the data/data/ folder

Update 2: Third room was the charm. Installed Evolution X and found the proper files. I knew it was the right stuff when I couldn't change the app shortcuts in the customize launcher settings. So I changed the permission back, adjusted what I wanted then back to 551. So far soo good!


I've been fighting with this for literally months and months. So thank you for your hard work!
 
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Guerrer0

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I NEVER see screen2auto in my car. I have android 13. So, solution is downgrade android auto or downgrade Google Play services? 551 is useless for me, cause the app never show in my car

Edit: With old android auto 8.2 and old Google Play services still the same. Problem of ROM?
 

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SOFO888

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I guess problem with Android 13...
In my experience, since Android 11 there are way more problems.
 

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I NEVER see screen2auto in my car. I have android 13. So, solution is downgrade android auto or downgrade Google Play services? 551 is useless for me, cause the app never show in my car

Edit: With old android auto 8.2 and old Google Play services still the same. Problem of ROM?
Finally ... Solution is change app name With app cloner
 

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squish72

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This was all on Android 12 but I would some times not get screen2auto to ever show up. I found out that if I used the AAunlock in the screen2auto settings. Then go into aio and the patch custom apps would be green I'd click it to change to unpatch, select patch apps, then toggle the screen2auto switch more than once, then finally patch it with aio. It was a stupid dance but it always seemed to work, but it only worked obviously on a freshly cleared data aa. Never after screen2auto vanishes.


With the hanging on aaease. I found I had to keep the screen on while installing it. Also had to not touch anywhere on the screen except the white installing box notification to keep the screen on.

Hopefully what I found during my 1,000s of different installs helps someone. So far changing the permissions after getting aa setup how you want is working
 
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zgfg

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Did you enable install unknown apps for AAEASE or kinginstaller?
Btw, although Uninstall from unknown sources was enabled for AAEase, it still got stuck for me (yeah, Xiaomi again)

Hence I installed myself Fermata and S2A apks from (AAEase folder on Internal mem where it stores the downloaded apps):
/Android/data/ru.inceptive.aaease/files/InceptiveStory/apks
 

tiho5

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Btw, although Uninstall from unknown sources was enabled for AAEase, it still got stuck for me (yeah, Xiaomi again)

Hence I installed myself Fermata and S2A apks from (AAEase folder on Internal mem where it stores the downloaded apps):
/Android/data/ru.inceptive.aaease/files/InceptiveStory/apks
I could only laugh when I see every day how they're the cowboys and we're the Indians or vice versa...
 

tosonny

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Today a new AA has come out ...has anybody installed it yet. All the same ...our workaround to prevent S2A to disappear still working?
 

starbright_

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I can mirror screen phone screen to Car, but the touch on the cars HeadUnit doesn't do anything. What might be the reason for that?
 

Neuken6969

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I used AAAD and installed every app there was.ni had s2a and it always went black, installed every app and somehow s2a is working perfect now
 

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  • 1
    Uninstalled s2a and update aa
    Rebooted
    Installed s2a (renamed the string with mtmanager) and set app permissions then reboot
    Update aa from playstore
    Set aa xl developers settings and sources unknown
    S2A doesnt appear in AA
    So I still have s2a working on non root samsung 23 ultra Android 13. I noticed Fermata Auto was missing from AA and decided to reinstall from AAAD app,

    There is a new version of Fermato auto (1.99 version) and it also has 2 mirroring apps and it works quite well on Android 13. I think its easier to use than s2a and the phone screen dims unlike in s2a.
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    So I still have s2a working on non root samsung 23 ultra Android 13. I noticed Fermata Auto was missing from AA and decided to reinstall from AAAD app,

    There is a new version of Fermato auto (1.99 version) and it also has 2 mirroring apps and it works quite well on Android 13. I think its easier to use than s2a and the phone screen dims unlike in s2a.
    Ty for your reply, i missed the update of fermato. After updating The mirror apps are visable in AA. Will try it in my MBenz (mbux) tomorrow. Cheers

    Update: works like a charm, even better than s2a. Thanx again
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    Smartphone screen on Anddroid Auto HU car screen
    For root devices only!

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    Application features:
    - The main reason for creating this application is working with Android 9 Pie
    1. Сompletely new application combining AAMirror & AAStream features.
    2. Additional functions: clock, dimming, selection of resolutions, etc.
    3. Ability to choose the automatic launch of any application at A2M startup.
    4. Floating button to control the application from the HU screen.
    5. Ability to reset if incorrect output and resolution distortion.
    6. Many other chips...
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    Installation and setup:
    1. Download and Install Screen2Auto
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    2. Enable developper settings in Android Auto and enable Unkown sources in developper settings.
    1. Launch on the Android Auto mobile device
    2. Open the menu, tap the tab "About Android Auto"
    3. In the menu that opens, tap on the gear (settings). Then we crawl to the very bottom of the menu that opens: "Version 4.5. *** - release".
    4. 10 times tap on the display of the version of Android Auto, a window will appear where we must agree with what we are doing. Click "Yes."
    5. Go to the menu (tap "three points") and select the tab "For Developers" that appears in the menu
    6. In the last line, put a checkmark "Unknown sources" or use other settings of the developer's menu.
    3. Use the AA AIO TWEAKER from @shmykelsa for activation third-party applications.
    4. Launch the application and perform the initial setup of permission recovery. Click on the button and save them.
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    5. Make the necessary settings as desired.
    Warning:
    If, after turning off the smartphone or exiting AA (turned off the car, closed the emulator, removed the USB), the resolution of the smartphone did not return to its original state (the recovery settings, failure, smartphone features, etc. were set incorrectly, etc.), you need go to Settings → Reset settings and select the WM SIZE RESET option. Resolution will be restored to factory.
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    Don't forget to use the button (if you want course):
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    Warning! New version of the application released!
    Thanks to everyone who offered delicious coffee!
    All of this thanks to all caring people.



    Attention!
    You can download and install S2A on devices without root using the new application
    Android Auto Apps Downloader (AAAD)
    However, I still recommend using C2A on rooted devices.

    What's new

    v3.5.2beta
    • Bug fixes

    v3.5beta
    • Adapted for Non Root devices
    • Notification when pause (for automation).
    • Bug fixes
    • Languages update

    v3.4.6
    • Added persistent quick launch bar
    • Added a pause S2A. If need to use the phone (so as not to disconnect)
    • Fixed bug with floating button
    • Fixed bug with choosing launcher button and background
    • Minor fixes

    v3.4.5
    • Added the ability to change the icon of the floating button
    • Added autostart mapcam.info
    • Added starting Tasker task after completion
    • Minor fixes

    v3.4
    • Fixed jambs
    • Added Support for Screen2Echo*
    • *Screen2Echo - application idesigned to link two phones. An application for those who do not want to get root on their main phone, and the second one is always in the car . Screen2Auto and S2Echo communicate via WiFi Hotspot.
    • Added Function to enable Hotspot at phone startup

    v3.3
    • Bug fixes
    • Switch "Do not restore" in the settings
    • Fixes for some jambs version 3.2

    v3.1
    • Bug fixes
    • Fix launch on Android 5&6
    • Fix Netflix (be sure to enable accessibility)
    • Adjustment of language packs
    • Added new translations

    v3.0
    • Application optimization
    • Made initial setting (Wizard settings)
    • Updated language files. (Thanks for the translations)
    • Added driving safety warning

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    Well, as usual, I will be glad your coffee
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    S2A appears to be the most restricted app.

    To my knowledge following levels of restrictions/by-passes exist:
    1. Developer mode + unknown sources need to be enabled in the AA app,
    you can tap the Version number in the AA app a lot, to unlock the developer settings.
    2. Apps need to be "installed as Google Play",
    you can use KingInstaller to do so: https://github.com/fcaronte/KingInstaller
    3. Apps need to be "whitelisted in phenotype.db",
    you can use AA-AIO-Tweaker for this: https://github.com/shmykelsa/AA-Tweaker
    4. Apps need Xposed module to spoof an additional "installed as Google Play" check,
    you can use Android-Auto-XLauncher-Unlocked for this: https://github.com/Rikj000/Android-Auto-XLauncher-Unlocked
    5. Apps (for now only Screen2Auto to my knowledge) need their internal package name changed to something different,
    you can use MT Manager for this: https://mt2.cn/download/

    Open MT Manager => Open S2A.apk file => View => AndroidManifest.xml => String pool => Triple dot icon => Filter =>
    Type the package name of the app (likely "ru.cvitnepei.neatruwtosceo" or "ru.inceptive.screentwoauto") => Ok
    => Select the found package name (likely "ru.cvitnepei.neatruwtosceo" or "ru.inceptive.screentwoauto")
    => Alter it to something unique, don't tell your unique package name online => Ok => Back arrow => Save and exit
    => Save AndroidManifest.xml modification + Auto sign => Ok

    Open your package manager => Install modified / renamed S2A.apk
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    A new version 3.4.6 has been released

    • Added persistent quick launch bar
    • Added a pause S2A. If need to use the phone (so as not to disconnect)
    • Fixed bug with floating button
    • Fixed bug with choosing launcher button and background
    • Minor fixes
    9
    Screen2Auto upgrade to v2.8!
    • Work optimization
    • (Delete) Removed the speedometer.
    • (Add) Added switch to enable / disable the function of forced application termination
    • (Add) Added to the launcher the HOME and WORK buttons from the Yandex navigator.
    • (Add) Added Polish language (thanks wal24)
    • (Add) Launching scree2auto task from Tasker
    • (Fix) Fixed launch from the application menu
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    The only way (similar method from the Fermata player thread) I found to overcome the problem for now is:
    - Use Android Auto version 7.0.614104 (tried v7.1.614554, it does not work in any way).
    - Rename the Screen2Auto app v3.6.2 (change the ru.inceptive.screentwoauto name) with Lucky Patcher or any other rename apk app.
    - Uninstall the original Screen2Auto and install the renamed one.
    - Enable Unknown Sources on AA and patch/add the newly renamed app to AA with AA IO Tweaker as you normally would.

    I tried turning off/on the car, disconnected and rebooted the phone, Screen2Auto hasn't disappeared yet.