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[Android General] Sarge135i:
Just got one!

Hello!

Ive been a lurker for a while. I just got one of these radios, and Im liking it so far.

I have a couple of questions..

1. Ive installed the Google framework, Playstore. But I was able to get into the playstore once, and now it crashes and forces me to force close.

2. I installed Play Music, and my music plays, but it will not use the equalizer. It lets me manipulate the EQ, but it will not change the sound.

Thanks in advance!:D
[Android General] Adeering:
Hey Space Monkey,

Any chance you could give a link to where you got the google services download and how to install it without root (if its just an apk no need for tutorial) I cant seem to find it
[Android General] hootzter:
Hi,

does anyone know, how to disable the check for "unsafe application" with the asteroid tablet permanently? I don't want to go to advanced settings and disable this every time the device starts to use sideloaded apps.

Best regards

hootzter
[Android General] byrddogx:
I love this unit, but this is a bit annoying. I've had to create some random playlists which helps alleviate some of the routine of hearing the same thing over and over.
[Android General] Sarge135i:
Update available

I finally got all my issues taken care, and I have rooted the system. If I update it, will all my setting be gone? It looks like the update is 228mb.
[Android General] iSNin0:
whens the update coming out?
[Android General] deanesn:
I think Parrot should get its own section on XDA and get its different sections like hardware and software. It seems the Parrot is picking up now that more places stock it. I just got mine off amazon and the price is awesome. Can't wait to get it installed in my 2011 WRX.
[Android General] cheshirecat79:
I agree. There really does need to be a Parrot section and the hardware/software setup would be ideal. I don't think there would need to be any other subforums than that.

Would definitely help people when it comes to trying to find more info about this unit, as the brand is not as niche as it once was.
[Android General] Sarge135i:
The update is out already. You need to go into settings/about/update and it will confirm and start the process. I just updated it, and it works flawlessly and still rooted. It also fixes some minor crash issues, and it will now remember the last song played if your streaming mp3 files or what not.

I agree. Its an incredible radio. And the sound is right on par if not better than my wife's Kenwood Excelon unit.The EQ thats built into the system is awesome.
[Android General] Bikegeek:
What version number is the update?
[Android General] dragon788:
badass989, I personally use NFC Task Launcher on my phone, and with their latest updates they've eliminated the requirement to have NFC in your phone so you can use it via Bluetooth or Wifi triggers. Its free, and an excellent complement to Tasker. I use NFC TL to turn on tethering and open Torque on my phone when it sees my car, as well as turn on wifi tether, then when I shut off my car I have it shut down tethering and turn on wifi and kill Torque (done via Tasker because there is a "safe shutdown" intent you can use). Once I get the Play store working on my Smart I am going to put NFC TL on there and see if I can get it launching Torque and Waze for me once it detects my OBD2 and the wifi tether from my phone.

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The latest available is 2.0.1. Fixes some issues, though I still get crash reports from time to time, probably due to my reverse camera only having voltage in reverse.
[Android General] Bikegeek:
I believe that 2.0.1 is the update you get out of the box. There's chatter of another update coming at some point.

Does anyone have any ideas on getting the Unika to work with a 2011 Subaru WRX?
[Android General] byrddogx:
I have been using my Samsung Galaxy S3 to stream music via Bluetooth and it displayed Artist, Album, and Title.

Rooted my S3 to use another ROM (#slim) and all other music players just display Bluetooth Audio when playing.

Does anyone know what the S3 default music player has that allows it to display Artist/Title info or does anyone use an alternative music players that displays this on the Smart?

Tried Google Music and Rocket Player. The sound is better through these applications on the Smart, but I do like my artist info.
[Android General] djwishbone:
Has anyone found a way to change the default BT passcode? I think that's one of the major things keeping me away from this unit.
[Android General] dalamario:
I believe that it depend on your slim ROM BT driver so, what kernel you have installed.

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Take a look at post #231 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40682263&p=40682263
[Android General] goodfella1978:
Hi, try this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swapit.expander.de it will allow you to SD card memory as extra RAM. I bought it yesterday and I'm now running 2GB of RAM instead of 512MB and the system runs much quicker!! The app is £7 but well worth the money :) You can choose to have more than 2GB RAM as well if you like.

They offer a free app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roehsoft.meminfo) to install to check your system is capable of using the app, but I've already run that and it said the Parrot was compatible, which it was!
[Android General] robbiekhan:
That's pretty amazing, what SD card do you use for this btw? II am using the stock SD card so will likely need to get a faster bigger one in order to have 3GB of RAM on SD card.

Also, still trying to get the latest Waze update as am using the one from Asteroid Market but it's not got as many features as the latest Play Store version!
[Android General] pedalquickly:
Haven't visited the forum in a while. Have firmware 2.3.38.17. Can someone post a step by step to get play store up and running? PLEASE? I have tried several times and can root no problem, but have never been able to get the play store working properly even before I upgraded to the latest firmware. I have read back several posts about a new framework file.. is that part of the key to get it going?
[Android General] nojkepop:
This is a pretty good guide.

http://asteroid.doisara.com/rooting-and-sideloading-apps/rooting-sideloading-and-android-market/
[Android General] devoidx:
sad but true...they've made something with great concept and yet put such outdated hardware into it that it's so crippled....they gave us a Proche, charged us for a Porche and yet there is a scooter's engine under the hood...very disappointing.
[Android General] John73Ny:
FM Radio Lovers

Hello Guy,

For FM radio lovers.... I recommand to use the AsteroidTweaker with FM Background scan activated (only for 2.3 version)

I have a also an old custom rom which bring some improvment for tuner UI

Details here

Check on youtube 'Parrot Asteroid Smart custom mediaplayer UI tuner modified"

those interested can contact me.

Details here

John
[Android General] edit:
# John73Ny

Wow, great job, I really like what you did!

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Hello,

After a looong looong time I decided to update my Smart from FW 2.1.5 to the latest FW ver v2.3.38.22 ( I live in Europe).

All went well, Rooted the unit, I swapped the original framework with the one from http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59211245&postcount=2564 , I hope it's ok for my firmware...

The main problem is removing the iGo that comes with the unit (built in the firmware).

On 2.1.5 fimware (and the ones before it) I used to root the unit, search for the igo.apk, delete it and install my own from the SDcard.

Now on the 2.3.38.22 even if I delete the iGO-Rnb5.apk file, it does not allow me to install mine. I never installed the iGo that comes with the unit although it has some files in the system (pre-installed) that prevent me to install my iGo.

How I can figure out where are those files and delete them?

Thank you in advance for every bit of help!

Later Edit : I managed to removed it after rooting with Titanium Backup 5.50
[Android General] trikke:
Very nice, very slick. I love it! Any change we can have it? Thx

Verstuurd vanaf mijn GT-I9505 met Tapatalk
[Android General] proxonic:
Tested on my asteroid smart - the unit works really better now
[Android General] Taomyn:
Thanks for mentioning this, I decided to give it a try and it's definitely helping. It doesn't seem to help the boot time though I suppose it's not loading up early enough to make a difference, but once everything is running you are correct in that things run much quicker.

Only issue I've had was that I accidentally enable the perfect kernel mode and after two trips in the car the unit froze up during the next start - only way to recover was to reflash the firmware, remove the app, then re-root and restart - but nothing was lost. The Smart is definitely not a perfect kernel ;)
[Android General] John73Ny:
More info here

asteroid.doisara.com/othergeneral-support/customized-ui-for-fm-tuner-rom/msg266/#msg266

Hi yes of course just send me your email address..

Have a good day
[Android General] filoor1:
Wil Android auto come to parrot asteroid smart?
[Android General] maximdm:
Update

Hello,

did you manage to solve the problem with iGO and Unika volume? I have this problem, too.

Thank you in advance!
[Android General] edit:
I have the same problem for a very long time... very annoying... I did not find a solution.
[Android General] chrisriedl:
I had the same problem, too!!!

With the newest update the peeps are gone and everything works fine!!!
[Android General] Cyberflow:
USB key max size

Hi there,

Was planning on buying a 128gb USB key for my asteroid smart parrot.

I wanted to know if there's anoyone one who use's a large size usb key on their devide here ?

Does it work proprely without changing nothing ?

Do i neeed to tweak the device or something ?

Thank you
[Android General] John73Ny:
Hi Should work,

But indexation could be very very slow !

John
[Android General] Cyberflow:
Have you ever used an usb key with a massive size on your device ?
[Android General] John73Ny:
Never more than 64 gb
[Android General] Cyberflow:
I've got my eye on this usb key.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313361

Your usb key is in FAT32 ?
[Android General] Hamshanker:
I've got a 128MB USB 3 key attached and one of these:

Monster Digital Overdrive 512GB USB 3.0 SSD

Both formatted in FAT32 and they both work a treat.
[Android General] rodlougoon:
No power to usb ports

Hi All,

I've got no power happening to the usb ports on the rear of my P.A.S. The gps antenna does not register and the ports do not

pick up any thumb drives or emit any power.

I've tried multiple 'factory re-sets' and their is no change.

I spoke to an audio repair dood and whilst no knowing much about Parrot stuff he said it may be a fault with the 5v power supply to

the usb ports.

I'm in Australia and locally here we are very thin on the ground for Parrot repair agents. Most of our 'people in the know' are busy

chasing Johnny Depp's dogs!

Thanks

Rod,
[Android General] John73Ny:
Hi,

Check your power cable !

Remove all device and retry one by one each port to test if there is power.

But it looks your usb bus is dead.... Fingers crossed for you it is not that....

John
[Android General] rajalot:
Hey Guys,

I have an Asteroid Tablet and was hoping to run Google Now Launcher on it because I'd love for it to sync with my google account, google now, maps etc.

For Google Now launcher to install and run you need at least KitKat;

Do you think it would be possible to install a KitKat ROM on the Tablet?

It seems to run the minimum hardware requirements as well.
[Android General] John73Ny:
Hi,

Sorry Rajalot,

But this doesn't exist , there is no firmware for that.

But you can root your Tablet to add Google maps and play store there are a lot of Tutorial on the web for that.

Keep it mind you will stay in Android 2.3 in all case.

John
[Android General] maximdm:
What newest update are you talking about? For Parrot, for Unika, or for Igo?
[Android General] pajulaj:
Hi,

I just bought Parrot Asteroid Smart and I have a couple of questions, I was hoping you guys could answer.

a) How to back up the SD-card? I tried to copy it to another SD-card, but for example the navigation does not work with the copied card. It says I have no access level high enough to access it.

Also, the original card, when installed to a Windows computer, gives an error, but what is wrong is not specified. Windows just asks me if I want to automatically fix the error.

I have chosen not to, because I thought it could wipe away the iGo.

I'd much rather use a bigger card and a copy than the original card in every day use, but it seems to be impossible. :( Is there a way to do it?

b) When I try to install the Dash widget from the Market, I am told my firmware is too old and Dash cannot be installed.

The thing is, I cannot upgrade the current version 2.19 to 2.3 because th upgrade does not exist on Parrot.com site. After I choose the country (ANY country) from the update-site, I get an empty page, source code being pretty much only "The requested URL /Asteroid_Series_soft_update/Asteroid Smart/download.php was not found on this server". The direct update from the device does not work either. It just says about networking error and that's it. The net works otherwise is OK, so I think there is no connection to the download-server.

Have they taken the update down from the net? Maybe because of problems with it?

c) What is the newest version of Sygic navigation, that can be used with PAS?
[Android General] kiswum:
I can answer 1 question without a doubt.

You can install the latest Sygic version on the PAS. You can also try to install (Nokia) Here with offline maps.

iGO is crap and I have removed it 1,5 years ago because it was very late with it's directions.

I have installed the latest PAS release last weekend via Tethering without any problems. Updating via USB, made my settings disappear.
[Android General] pajulaj:
OK, thank you.

I have tried both: connecting PAS to my home wlan and tethering and every time I get a network error.

And from parrot com support site after choosing the Parrot-logo and country I get an empty page :(

I assume installing Sygic requires rooting and installation of Google Play, correct?
[Android General] kiswum:
If you have access to the apk (copy it from your phone), you can install it without root access.

P.s. Wi-Fi works best within 15 metres of the router/hotspot.
[Android General] pajulaj:
Thank you, knowing that no rooting is necessary to install Google play, makes things much easier. :)
[Android General] pajulaj:
OK, I was able to install Google Play, thank you for info needed to do that....and it brought me to the next phase/problem.

When I start Sygic, which I was able to install from apk. it says it cannot access Google Play to download necessary resources.

When I start Google Play I got 2 options: Cancel or add the account to my device. If choose to add account, it goes back to the menus.

The thing is: There is no possibility to add Google account under "Accounts and Sync" in Parrot. :(

If I try to access Google Play with Chrome, it simply asks me to open it with Google Play....which wants me to add the account to my device.

So...what to do now? I really want the Sygic...but I'd rather not install any cracked versions especially when I happen to already have a license for it.

Thank you in advance. :)
[Android General] kiswum:
What you can do: install it on your mobile device and copy the folder Sygic to your Parrot as well.

I think that I've created a short installation guide of Google Play as well over here.
[Android General] pajulaj:
Thanks! I owe you one! :) I was able to install Sygic like you suggested. First I installed it to Parrot, moved it to SD without opening the app, then installed to another device, moved to SD and copied everything from the SD that had to do with Sygic, to Parrot's SD and voilá :) Sygic works now :)

Now Google Play is not SO important anymore, but I manahged to install it partially, meaning I got the account etc. in my PAS, but opening the Google Play crashed the app every single time.
[Android General] tbd@immigrantsong.de:
Do you have date and time correct? Google play will not work if these are wrong.
[Android General] kiswum:
Yes that's true, check the time, date and timezone.
[Android General] ghostdex:
Is the Sygic app loud enough? Most navigation apps i tried are too quiet because the use the same audio output as the music/radio app.
[Android General] bobby_fudge:
Newbie

Hi all

I'm seriously considering getting a Smart.

This thread has gotten quite big and dates back a couple of years. Could some one save me the time of reading through every page and point me in a direction of an up to date guide on how to root the Smart and which files to use etc?

I'm new to rooting so I don't want to follow an old guide with outdated files.

My expectations of the Smart are as follows, will all these be possible?

- Sat Nav (Waze, Google Maps).

- Spotify

- Youtube

- Facebook

- Email

- Google Calendar Sync

- Video playback (VLC)

Thanks for any help
[Android General] robbiekhan:
I think the old root guide still works fine, they've been updated with later info too last I checked.

IMO root is essential to get the most out of this. Regarding your list:

- Sat Nav (Waze, Google Maps).

Waze works best, Google Maps is an older apk version as latest requires 4.4 or later versions of Android so you will lose out on some new features. Waze works great though and I use that exclusively with the SMART tethered via bluetooth to my phone for internet.

- Spotify

You need a premium Spotify account to utilise the Parrot Spotify client which works best with the Smart. After root you could sideload the Play Store version I guess but I have not tried this as all my music is store don phone and when I do use internet radio I use TuneIn Pro.

- Youtube

Youtube can be installed from the Play Store after root.

- Facebook

Facebook is the same, install after root from Play Store. though it does take ages to load sometimes, it's a big app...

- Email

Shouldn't be a problem but why you'd want email in the car I'm not so sure, it's quicker to use the phone when stationary.

- Google Calendar Sync

You can install calendar sync the same way Play Store and GMail is done.

- Video playback (VLC)

VLC/MX Player etc would work just fine.

Note that you are limited to the number of apps you can install due to limited internal storage space. You may need to patch in Apps2SD though I have not needed to do this yet. I am running ADW launcher and have a customised look and feel which I am happy with and use RAM Expander app to increase the RAM virtually to 2GB.
[Android General] kiswum:
There is a specific way to use the sound of your speakers with navigation.

The laggy iGo can use the sound of the radio perfectly.

When you install a app like Sygic you need to turn on the found of f.i. the build in music or Spotify app, to the correct level. When that is in place, you can start Sygic and the sound of the voices are perfect. When you change the sound of the navigation, the music level will change as well.

When you first start with opening Sygic and change the volume of your music along the way, than it might happen that the volume of the music is loud enough, but the directions and sounds of Sygic can't be heard.

I don't know of everyone will notice this, but this is my way of dealing with my parrot :)
[Android General] pajulaj:
Yeah, time was correct. But still the app crashed.

I was actually able to add Google account to sync in my phone but after Play crashed every single time, I removed everything I had installed....without even trying if I could install application remotely with my laptop, from Google Play. Parrot Asteroid Smart is still visible on my list of devices.

I think I will reinstall the Play Store and try to install remotely something from the Play Store..

About the update to the firmware: Yesterday they finally had added it back to their website and I downloaded it, but I didn't install yet, because I was told I must reinstall all apps etc. if I install it from the USB. I was also told that OTA update does not wipe settings, apps etc. from the phone.

But OTA update still gives network error all the time.

So I think I will keep the version 2.19 and install 2.3 only after I know what it actually does. I have heard rumors of serious UNIKA-0problems and also whole player freezing etc.
[Android General] Taomyn:
Sorry, a bit late to your questions.

For Play Services to work you must have the Google Play Services framework installed, i.e. rooted, copy to system, correct permissions, restart

And no, updating via USB does not wipe your apps/data, not even doing a recovery install from USB does that. I recently upgraded and also recovered from a boot looping application and neither time did I lose anything except root access and Play Services which is easy to get back if the necessary are on the device itself.
[Android General] pajulaj:
Thank you very much for this info :)
[Android General] devoidx:
Most disappointing thing about Smart has been that it must be the only android-based device that never got any ROM development. Working with a 5 year old OS is just frustrating. Not to mention the 10-year old hardware specs. after owning it for more than 2years, its role in my car has been reduced to playing FM radio...ironically with a reception much worse than my stock stereo. I use google maps on my phone as the latest versions are much superior to the crappy version we can run on Smart.
[Android General] Kurosoul:
What ram expander app do you use or recommend and do I need to format the SD card to make it work?
[Android General] robbiekhan:
It's called "RAM Expander" - By the dev Roesoft.
[Android General] Darkman:
Have some one a list of other Bootanimation ZIPs that works on the Asteroid Smart?
[Android General] John73Ny:
Hi;

Which car do you have ?

Because for FM it's easy to get some trouble if the power antenna is not wired correctly.

BTW If you are in Europe you should try my version you can get a better behavior and reception.

John

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I'm trying to help you on FM side

John
[Android General] Justdoit2u:
That isn't the latest version of Sygic, I can see that from the interface. The latest version doesn't install on the PAS, it just gives a parsing error when you try and install the apk.
[Android General] kronikings:
Asteroid Market Login Failed

Hey guys, so my smart was lagging a lot lately and I decided to factory reset it and update it which I did, but now when I try to login to the asteroid market it fails, I've tried to register a new account and it won't accept that either. Any ideas? I've adjusted my date/time and that doesn't work either, I have an SD card inserted...nothing is working.....all I really want is Spotify and TuneIn...
[Android General] kiswum:
Are you able to login from your computer?
[Android General] kronikings:
Thanks man! I was able to login from my computer and reset my password. I had no idea there was even a Parrot Asteroid website....... ;)
[Android General] edit:
The 1st mail got asociated to your HU... once it happens you cannot register the HU with another email/account. You have to write to parrot and ask them to reset the association or recover the password.
[Android General] blipsqueak:
Well it was a fun ride. I'll be selling my Smart with Unika soon. Got one of those Chinese Klyde (Pumpkin branded) units. Going to give that one a whirl for a while.

If interested in my Smart, PM me I suppose. Otherwise it'll just end up on eBay.
[Android General] bonzy11:
Editing theme

Hey all,

Question: I love the Smart. A lot of things about it are great. The one thing I wish I could change are some aspects of the theme. For example, the Music/Radio screen while listening to music (particularly the background). Is there a way to edit the theme of the UI?