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[Android General] thehundt:
Keep us posted. I have a 2009 forester and am looking to upgrade the stereo. I want to think that the smart will do what I need, but I don't want to go down a rabbit hole trying to get everything working.

Is there a quality GPS app that doesn't require a data connection? I've been using an old Garmin for nav with my iPhone to find points of interest and traffic... I'd like to use the smart for everything if possible.
[Android General] dragon788:
Hi guys, just want to chip in with the fun I've been having on my Smart. I haven't upgraded to a different launcher yet, but I went crazy installing some apps while hanging out in the Best Buy parking lot after looking for a screen protector for my new baby.

I have been doing all my work directly from the Smart, using the included stock browser. I was able to search Google and install Framaroot and once I figured out (more Google last night from my phone) that removing the faceplate and pressing the reset button is the reboot option, until you have it rooted and add a widget to do the power cycle. I installed Root Explorer from Android Drawer. www.androiddrawer.com/

I used these directions to install the Play store and Google services after I rooted. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2069329

The one issue I had in following all the directions was the Ubuntu One links didn't work from the stock browser (or maybe it was my in and out LTE coverage) and the GoogleFramework from Dropbox didn't work (corrupted or something). I downloaded the version from this thread and was able to get it installed. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1893410

The one IMPORTANT thing that I did in the attempt that succeeded, was to open the Market/Play Store/Vending after EVERY install. There are prompts/licenses that need accepted in each, and doing it every step of the way seemed to help.

I was then able to log in to the Play store and download "known" compatible apps. I then had a hankering for more apps than what is compatible by default, so I grabbed Market Helper. http://codekiem.com/2013/02/13/market-helper/

Before I could actually use Market Helper though I needed to install Rotation Control to lock it into Portrait mode so I could see all the options in Market Helper. The 7 day free trial worked great and I will probably buy it to help out on apps that don't like landscape. After I did the Market Helper tweak (GS3 on VZW is what I picked), I installed the DPI Changer and set it to 200 DPI (custom setting recommended by someone else in this thread). 200 looks pretty good (goes into effect after a reboot) and seems to get a bit more of some menus on the screen.

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thehundt, you can cache maps using Google Maps, I haven't tested this yet, but the one caveat is you can't use navigation without a data connection. If you install TomTom or another full mapping suite you might be able to go offline. iGo full might do this as well (the included version is locked to the SD).
[Android General] deanesn:
Will do. CoPilot and navigon work and there it another one but I forgot what it is. It's 3d mapping app. I will give them a try. I honestly don't use gps at all but it's nice function. I got the parrot to install apps and for the nice screen.
[Android General] engalicorn:
Multitouch Gestures

I've been trying to get multi touch gestures to work with the ultimate goal of controlling basic functions such as volume or brightness with a swipe of two three or even four fingers.

I was able to confirm that the screen detects four fingers perfectly and even sees five or six.

It would be great the control volume by swiping up with three fingers or left and right to control brightness.

I was looking at GMD gesture control to work but it doesn't get support gingerbread. Has anyone else had success with gestures? I've been using lighting launcher but its swipes only open launcher functions and launches apps.

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When you say that you have to turn off dual boot you are still able to use your phone as well as the obd-ii scanner?
[Android General] iSNin0:
Do you need to be rooted in order to install the Google Play store?

i've had my SMART for a week now, what i have been able to accomplish has only been through amazon (went on amazon.com on the browser and downloaded the amazon marketplace) this allowed me to get a few apps, but what i really want is the play store on my SMART.

Can someone confirm if root is needed for play store, and HOW EXACTLY to get the play store on the smart? im having no luck.

Also does anyone know if there's anyway to get Google maps working offline(like iGo) yes i know the content of google maps is crazy, i'd be happy with having my area at least saved and be able to use it when i dont have an internet connection as im using my back up phone at the moment, but iGo is just terrible, Garmin or Google maps would be ideal,

thanks
[Android General] Bikegeek:
Maybe you're thinking of Sygic? I have Navigon and Sygic both working (along with iGo).

My confusion in rooting was not seeing the box at the top of the folder in Root Explorer and tapping it to make the folder read write, changing it from read only. I also had to use the framework apk from a Kindle Fire to get it to install.
[Android General] deanesn:
Yep you are correct. Sygic is the one.

Thanks for the tips.

Does anyone know how low level the parrot framework is? The reason I am asking is because i am wondering how hard would be to compile 4.1 for asteroid. Hell even 4.2 but that has too many bugs.

Another side note. Where have you guys bought your Unikas? 3rd place already canceled my order. It seems no one has them. 3 kings audio through amazon canceled my order since they don't have it. Tiger Direct canceled my order even after I was on the phone with them and specifically asked to check inventory and i was told they had 9. Same thing happen with sonic-electronix. Starting to get annoyed.
[Android General] dragon788:
Do your speakers pop when you reboot? I was using the Line-in and when I tried a reboot widget (from Widgetsoid) the speakers popped pretty good when I hit reboot. It would be nice to have an option that sends an intent and not a force reboot. Widgetsoid requires root to reboot so I think it does it lower than the intent level.
[Android General] faarn:
soft buttons

Loving the look of this head unit and the work you guys have done with root etc... I think I would want to keep it fairly stock as seems the safest way to concentrate on the road! Root however needed to get the google store working.

So that being said, being a Brit we drive on the "wrong" side of the road. All the pics show the soft buttons on the left hand side of the screen, great for the LHD market as easily reachable. Is there an option on the Head Unit to switch these to the other side for us RHD'ers?
[Android General] iSNin0:
No, the buttons are permanent on the left side, these Parrot units are actually Europe based, they were just recently launched here in the U.S in February, there's plenty of guys running this unit on their RHD vehicles no problem, there's plenty of them on youtube
[Android General] edgarvoorbraak:
Nice to hear that there is a fix for the fact that it did not ranomise the shuffling. For the people who would like to have an alternative player, You might try mortplayer. I used it while i was frustrated, and it is able to use the hidden folder of the usb mount :)
[Android General] Bikegeek:
Got this from Paser this morning. Also:

"Attached is the datasheet for the connections on his car.

compared to the attached diagram, connect the GND to GND, instead of connecting signal 1 V1 Unika, instead of connecting the AUX1 signal 2 of Unika."
[Android General] danger355:
I ordered mine from newegg (here) but unfortunately it seems to be discontinued/out of stock...

It's an Italian company called Paser that manufactures it. Looks like you can order it here (it's in € though).
[Android General] slimak.foto:
I install today Navigon, and this is first nav app that has constant volume of voice. No matter if music is silent or loud, every turn, they mutes all sounds and give as turn by turn instruction.

...but

there is problem with this voice turn by turn navigation, it's very often stutter.

So i have two question.

1.Is here somebody who have some idea why there is problem with voice in Navigon?

2.If Navigon can use other sound level than multimedia, maybe it is possible to made same way for Google maps and others?

Edit:

I read a lot of documentary for Navigon to find why there are so good way to manage voice guidance, and I have some idea.

Navigon plays voice by Bluetooth (HFP/HSP or A2DP) so I think, our PAS think that this is other than Multimedia Volume input. So I found some app that can redirect sound from any navigation app into BT.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2123493&page=21

I see one problem. This app is for android 4.0+, is anybody knows same aplication for our android 2.3?

Maybe this solves our problem with navigation volume once and for all. :)
[Android General] Tigrowski:
Hey guys, is there any way to make PAS automatically show the "currently playing" screen (with title, singer and cover art) after starting the engine instead of the main screen with app icons? It looks way cooler than just the boring main screen and it'd be great if it just popped up on its own as opposed to having to manually click it after expanding the notification bar.

I've searched everywhere but found nothing. Contacted the Parrot support line and they told me it was impossible. I've found some auto launcher option but when I select the media player there, after the ignition it shows the main screen of the player which is the one with source selection as opposed to what's currently playing so that doesn't solve it either. So maybe someone knows of some other way to make it behave this way? :)
[Android General] fotolom:
Try Asteroid Tweaker.

Another way - Dashboard Widget. full version or "cut off". Оne click on track name turns on "currently playing" screen.
[Android General] Tigrowski:
Thanks a lot mate! Turned out Asteroid Tweaker didn't do the trick for me (checking "autostart mediaplayer" didn't solve it) but it gave me an idea to try and find "mediaplayer" in a "Starter" app that was preinstalled by my car dealer and it turned out that this solved it perfectly automatically showing me the currently playing screen after starting :) Left Asteroid Tweaker installed anyway, it's worth it for the sole "restart device" widget ;)
[Android General] Pdot1:
I'm getting the same issue currently after I tried to restore my Asteroid Tablet and got left in a Shutting down loop so I pulled the power. Bloody annoying I hope you find a solution that you can share, I can't seem to locate one at all! :mad:
[Android General] slimak.foto:
Is there any alternative app for Reverse Camera with adjustable assist lines?

Ok, I found Smart Cam in Parrot Asteroid Market. It's quite good but I have set it well what is not simple.

I would like to ask You one more time. Any alternative app for Reverse camera? Orginal app didn't show Guidelines, and Smart Cam from Parrot market try to make other views, so at end picture from camera looks awful.

I also take app depended for Rear Camera. Maybe somebody can add options to add adjustable Guidelines to this app?
[Android General] Julius8722:
Wheel commands doesn't work

Hi all,

I have installed asteroid tweaker in order to have acces to the usb, but now the wheel buttons doesn't work. I have unistalled asteroid tweaker and reboot, but it doesn't work. Do you have any idea to solve this? many thanks
[Android General] z0mg.jer1Cho:
Update Keeps failing

Hey Guys,

I recently bought a car and the PAS was built in by the former owner. So there is 2.1.9 running on it and I can't update to 2.3.xx. If I put the update on a Stick, update via menu/2 finger rub merhod: Update not found

Anyone in the same Situation?

thanks and cheers
[Android General] delboydell:
does anyone know where your phones stuff gets mounted when connected via usb and mtp? looked in root browser but cannot find it?
[Android General] Xtriple:
hi everyone!!

in my parrot asteroid smart Rohesoft ramexpander don't work.....anyone has an apk that works for it?

Thank you very much and sorry for my english...
[Android General] Xtriple:
hi everyone...

this is my PAS configuration....:good::good:

-Superuser

-Root Browser

-SD Maid

-No frills CPU

-Startup Manager

-Shazam for gingerbread

-Spotify for PAS

-Copilot GPS

-Smart Launcher 2
[Android General] pedalquickly:
How were you able to install co-pilot? I can't get it to run on mine..
[Android General] Xtriple:
hi!!

mine works perfectly the 9.4.0.144 version apk and the 9.6.4.144 version apk too without problem!!!

Try to install the Asteroid_Smart_Update.plf by usb stick from parrot website support before and after install the copilot apk!!!

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hi everyone !!!

New updates

- Weather from Asteroid Market

- TripAdvisor

- Waze 3.7.8.0
[Android General] Livonias:
Hello!

Is there any way to disable the default Parrot music player (radio) on booting?

I'm using Spotify, which I am starting automatically with Starter, however the stupid PMP takes a few seconds to boot. Just a waste of time.
[Android General] sav_za:
Volvo Sense Connected Touch

Hi

Not sure how much interest there is in the Asteroid Smart anymore but has anybody looked into this?

http://www.parrot.com/uk/support/sensus-connected-touch/

It seems to be based on the same platform but the software is more polished. Would be nice if this could be flashed on the vanilla Asteroid Smart.
[Android General] RichieB:
Yes, we did: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2449005

Actually, it is based on the Parrot FC6100 OEM platform. The hardware is quite similar to the Asteroid Smart but it has various integrations with the Volvo Sensus interface. You cannot flash an SCT image to a Smart and expect things to work. Also, the SCT is hopelessly outdated and has not received any software updates for years (unlike the Smart).
[Android General] sav_za:
Thanks, missed that thread.

It's a pity but makes sense...
[Android General] ghostdex:
Did someone take a look at the system dump (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347818059) of the Android 2.3 based infotainment system from the Hyundai Sonata? Maybe there is a way to get Android Auto working on the Asteroid Smart.
[Android General] Joe333x:
Does anyone know the latest version of waze that you can use on the smart?
[Android General] B3rt:
cannot get playstore to work

I got myself a Parrot Astroid Smart and it runs the latest version 2.3.38

I downloaded framroot 1.43 and installed it, it says it is rooted but i am not sure....

I now want to use the google play store but i have no idea how to install this, found some manuals but they are talking about opening the file manager/explorer etc, but there is no file manager on my PAS. I found some apk files which install the store but i cannot get it to work, they report errors when starting or are not found found on the sd card when i try to load them.

Also i want to install an other NAVI software, which one can i use and run on PAS?

I tried to install SYGIC but the APK file is not found at all, the developers option in the PAS cannot see the APK file.

Also i have no option to change the rights (r/w) of files, some manuals write to change the rights, but not how...

Who can advise/help?
[Android General] lepaske:
The 3.8.0 was the one which worked for me. I tried later ones but they all failed to launch...

I still have some crash from time to time after long use but I think related to the Smart poor amount of RAM ! I noticed the crashes comes if I take a lot of tunnels because at that time the automatic lights of my car switch on and off and each time it kind of "reload" the screen.

If there is no switch of lights, Waze stay alive much much longer !
[Android General] kiswum:
Only older versions of Sygic can be used (release 11-12 or so). The current version is only compatible on Android 4.0 and higher. At this moment I'm still using an outdated version of Sygic.

Kiswum, your smartphone reviewer
[Android General] Joe333x:
Thanks, i installed the one from the asteroid market but was hoping i could install a later version but i wont even bother now.
[Android General] alexdk:
Everytime i try to install something from the google play is says......fail.

In the google play i can not see so may app, it is normal?
[Android General] B3rt:
I have the same issue..

I cannot get google playstore to works also.

I believe with last version 2.3.38 this 'hack' does not work anymore.

I tried copying files into the correct folder, but i get an permission error, i ran framroot (several version) several times but i cannot copy it into the system/app folder.

Also i cannot find any tool change the user and folder rights, i tried ES File Explorer File Manager v3 0 but this has no option to change user rights.

Also root explorer has no option to change any user or group rights, the optie to change it is simply not present in bot filemanager apps.

Maybe someone has a decent and up-to-date description (incl file links0 how to correctly root and install google play store on last version 2.3.38 ?!
[Android General] geno_1000:
Lost my sd card

I lost my sd card. Is it possible to just buy a new sd card and download the USA maps? If so, where can I do this? Thanks!
[Android General] awellam:
Hoping someone could point me in the direction of some instructions to do a complete clean factory reset.. i've done the 2 finger rub reset successfully. But it hasn't fixed the problems im having with my unit. I'm chasing a complete backup rom i can load onto mine. Thanks :)
[Android General] Joe333x:
U can download an update from parrots site and install it.
[Android General] awellam:
Thanks, I've already done this with no success using the two finger swipe reset.
[Android General] vINyL3:
I got this unit, but was thinking about replace it with a android table or hybrid computer. My question is if anyone do this how connect the car speakers and steering wheel commands to the tablet.

Right now with the Asteroid i got the connects2, but i thinks there is no way to connect it to usb from the tablet or hybrid computer.
[Android General] goodboy16:
I am using Parrot Asteroid Smart for 3 years now. It is being updated to latest version as soon as it is available. Last week device suddenly stopped loading. What i have tried so far to resolve it:

- multiple restarts using restart button behind security panel

- connecting to a different power source to be sure it is not a car battery issue

- it is still possible to access updater using 2 finger rubbing trick + restart. I have updated to latest .22 version again. No changes.

- i have found 2.1.9 version and downgraded to it. Device boots up and working! But as soon as i update to 22 again it stops booting again. And by booting i mean it stays with power button lit and black screen. Not even parrot logo showing.

- After i downgraded i did straight update to .22 version - no luck. (multiple times even)

- After that i tried 2.1.9 -> 2.3.18.17 -> 2.3.18.22 - also no luck. Even with .17 version device didn't boot.

- I also tried mixing different updates from different regions. 2.1.9 UK -> .17 USA -> .22 Estonia (my region). Also .22 Russia to .22 Estonia. No luck in any case. As soon as i update to 2.3.xx.xx version device stops working.

Just to mention it again, it was running .22 version perfectly since the day it was available and stopped suddenly only week ago.

All steps i did i found in this thread. Is there anything else that could be done to make it work with .22 version again?
[Android General] Snochew:
USB Camera App

Hey all,

I have a USB camera installed that I intend to use as a front dash cam. I cannot find an app that will work as a DVR. I've found some apps that load on the Smart but none will let me use the USB camera. The camera works fine in the Parrot USB camera app.

Side note. I also have a backup camera connected but it is not USB.
[Android General] shellscape:
I've got a PAS to sell and looking to offload it on the cheap. Is there a proper place for me to post that on XDA?
[Android General] awellam:
Has anyone here successfully reflashed the ROM using the method here - http://www.andronblog.com/dev/how-to-reflash-asteroid-smart-with-corrupted-rom/

Does anyone know if this is basically the same as doing a two finger swipe reset. Out of nowhere the unit started throwing continual error messages. I just want to wipe everything on my unit and return it to a completely original ROM. Then sell it and never buy another Parrot product again..
[Android General] shellscape:
Welp, since no one replied to my previous post about where to put this...

I've got a PAS for sale, rooted, TomTom, Waze, Nova Launcher. The main wiring harness (power, etc) broke while taking it out of my vehicle in favor of a newsmy unit. The harnesses available on eBay for around $30 US. Only looking for $100 to get it off my workbench. PayPal only.

If one of the mods sees this and there's a better spot for it, please do move it. Swappa doesn't have a category for this kind of thing.
[Android General] stayfidz:
Anyone who has spotify with skip mod on it? i need files :)
[Android General] anjo88:
hey i thinking in buying this unit for 220€ used is it wort it? can I attach a sub and a pair of columns no problem?
[Android General] B3rt:
Don't buy it!

The unit is OK but has some major disadvantages..

1. There is no volume buttom, so you have to controle the volume on the steering wheel of on the touch screen, this last option is not that precise.

2. It cannot access the google play store for apps, only it own apps from parrot. You have to root it and patch it to gain access to the google play store!

3. It uses a very OLD version of Android (2.3.x), so it has almost no apps anymore

4. It doe NOT have a lot of memory and internal storage space, so you will get a lot of message that the storage is almost full and some apps cannot be installed on the SD card! Als the device get slow due to lack of memory

5. The BT part was very bad with my iPhone6s, almost no one could understand or hear me, i also could not hear properly the person who i was talking to (sounded like a robot). I repaired serveral times but to my big suprise the BT part was very bad.....

The device is further technical fine, good build quality, amplifier and radio unit but the android and BT part was for me the main problem.

Sadly there is no newer android version or any mods to update the android version, parrot has no intention to release a newer android version.

Even if there was a newer version somewhere i think the lack of internal memory and storage could be an issue as well.

My advise, leave the device a buy a chinese unit instead with better technical specs and a newer android version, in the end you will enjoy the chinese version more i believe.

(I sold my parrot and go myself a chinese headunit, this unit works very fine and does not have the drawbacks i encountered with this parrot)
[Android General] anjo88:
thnaks 4 your advices I will take that in consideration does the gps work good? wht chinese unit do you buy it?
[Android General] B3rt:
GPS worked fine/great, it had a very quick lock/fix, even after a cold start.

One of the fastest i ever seen on a device!

I bought a SEICANE unit (specially design/fit for a Mini Cooper), this unit is based/running on the following software:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=26606624

I ofcourse installed a custom mod :)
[Android General] anjo88:
do you recommend android radio to car?