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[Android General] justinroyea:
Hello,

I have been trying to get a solid connection between torque and my Asteroid Smart for several months now. I originally got the OBDLink MX bluetooth, which was very highly rated. That worked alright on my phone, a little delay but not bad. I wanted to get this all working on my head unit as well, because I prefer to keep the phone for controlling the music for bluetooth audio streaming and for Google maps which I prefer for day to day use over Sygic running on the Smart (I haven't managed to get Google maps installed on the Smart either, it won't install hen I try to sideload it due to a "problem parsing package" and neither Chrome nor Maps are available on the Play Store). So far I have been unsuccessful at getting the OBDLink MX to run on the Asteroid consistently, when it did work it was way too slow. In general I find that using two devices with the Asteroid Smart's dual connection mode made bluetooth audio streaming slow. I wanted to go with a wired connection so the connection would be fast and consistent, I read somewhere that the OBDLink SX should work on a rooted Asteroid Smart, wanting to believe it I went and bought one. It didn't work of course, and I later read that this was to do with Ian Hawkins having programmed the app to work specifically the Prolific or Silicon Labs chip with the older version of android that the Smart runs on. Apparently I had to get an OBDLink S with a serial cable RS-232 to USB, so I thought that was the solution and I went and bought that. I just received it and it certainly isn't working out of the box. I have bitten off more than I can chew, I know far too little about this stuff to get it working on my own. I am hoping someone has discovered the solution to this and can help me out.

Thanks!

JR
[Android General] flippy:
Hi,

I have the Parrot asteroid table so this may be teh wrong place to ask but it seems ppl here know the most about these devices.

I have used the tweeking tool to prevent the device from turning compleatly off until 20mins have passed. But then it just displays the goodbye screen.

I was hoping that there was some way to change that screen. Hopefully to a competly blank screen.

Any help here would be greatly apriciated.
[Android General] jyrgen1:
Has anyone successfully been using any 3rd party EQ? I've tried some, but haven't got as good results as with stock EQ. Well, the only problem is, as any of you know, stock EQ won't work with 3rd party apps. I hate that you have to be a subscribed user to use Deezer or Spotify from Asteroid Market. I do not want/need to be subscribed user, I'm also happy with free user limitations. But you can't even log in to Spotify nor listen to music from Deezer longer than 30sec. I sideloaded "normal" version of Spotify but the music output is crappy without EQ.

Can you suggest 3rd party equalizers that would actually be comparable to stock EQ? Has anyone tried viper4android? I know it requires root and I might be even consider root if viper4android works as good as stock EQ. Well, I'd rather non-root solution, but if it is not possible, then root it is!
[Android General] flippy:
Spotify and other music apps seem to lag when you use the stock versions. Music stutters :(

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Sorry I meant sideload
[Android General] Justdoit2u:
You need to install an older version of Maps for the Asteroid as later versions do not work on gingerbread devices. Can't remember the last version number off the top of my head but google will quickly give you both the answer and all.
[Android General] pdappcgeek:
Poweramp's EQ is kickass
[Android General] breakthestatic:
Does Poweramp make a separate eq app? I think what the poster was looking for was a way to replace the stock dsp with a better one. There are a few third party eq apps that work across the system e.g. to provide dsp for apps like google music or spotify (google play version), but none of them are fully able to replicate the sound that the stock music player's eq provides. I tried playing around with getting dspmanager from cyanongenmod working. And when it did, it worked great. I'm not sure if it was 100% as good as the stock music player, but it was pretty damn close. However, I would randomly get force closes and other abnormalities with it and eventually had to uninstall it (along with the extra system libraries that it required). Has anyone had any luck more recently with getting dspmanager working (or another alternative)?
[Android General] pdappcgeek:
I don't think so about a seperate eq app. I misunderstood.

I can't get the stock music player eq tweaked to sound anywhere near as good as poweramp. When I mount my thumb drive or pull music from my NAS, the sound quality on poweramp is perfect. When I switch to Pandora, tune-in, or the radio I'm so disappointed in the drop in quality from EQ.
[Android General] limited_imagination:
JR, I got no further with this than in my post which you quoted, above. And because I expected very slow Bluetooth results (which you have found by experience), I never bothered to get a Bluetooth OBD dongle. So Torque is a dead app on my Asteroid Smart at present.

After hours of Google searches, the only person that I ever saw who claimed to really make a hard-wired USB/OBD II connection work on his Asteroid Smart was Donald Task, but he wasn't very helpful in explaining how to set it up. In fact, he more or less told me what to buy, earlier in this thread, and then he dropped off the internet completely right afterwards.

Have you gone as far as I did, in my explanation above?

That is, did you first root your Asteroid Smart, and then manually grant permission for the PL2303 driver to install itself at /dev/ttyUSB0 ?

Once you get that far, you are *almost* all the way there, because at that point, when you select "ttyUSB0" from Torque, then Torque clearly tries to read data streaming from the OBDLink S at that point.

You can see from my earlier post what the result looked like for me, with Torque apparently recognizing the existence of the OBDLink S, but giving me odd error messages, and never reading the data properly.

I would like to hear whether that happens for you, if you can get to that point. Maybe I have a bum OBDLink S or something (although it works on my PC with Windows 7 software), but if you get different results from me at that point, maybe we can figure out the last step together.

As for Google Maps, I followed the links here, in the post by Randy Dandy, and they worked great ( - let's see if I'm allowed to post links here yet):

http://asteroid.doisara.com/rooting-and-sideloading-apps/rooting-sideloading-and-android-market/30/

I can't get Street View working with the apk given in that link, but that's not so important to me, so I haven't pursued it much.
[Android General] HiWhatsUpNothin:
Does anyone have a file for an older version of the firmware? I have my unit rooted and have too many different applications installed on it so I was looking to just factory reset and start from scratch but I can't seem to find an older version of the firmware to download and factory reset. Much appreciated. -jeremy
[Android General] robbiekhan:
Can anyone post a photo of the Smart running PowerAmp?

All my music is locally stored and on my Z3 I play via PowerAmp so having access to ,the music with PowerAmp on the Smart would be great.

I'm getting the unit delivered next week.

Also can anyone recommend a suitable way to allow the Smart to access the 128GB SD card in my phone for music streaming? Or will the phone's music be visible on it once I pair it via Bluetooth?

I could just get another SD card/USB stick for the Smart I guess and put all music on there but I have almost 70GB of music and would prefer to pair it all up from the phone.

I guess I could connect via USB and let the Smart see the music via MTP which then could be read by PowerAmp on the Smart?

Thanks!

Edit*

I may actually just use the Smart stock for a while and see when the new RNB6 is out and upgrade to that. If it's unrooted and stock the chances of a good sale are higher too I guess. So just pair with Bluetooth, use A2DP controls and bluetooth internet tethering and stick to that for a bit then straight swap with RNB6 is out. Hopefully all the cables and things remain the same....
[Android General] tabarda:
Thanks for work.

Does not work in my parrot :(
[Android General] robbiekhan:
Thanks! Hmminteresting, I have the latest update downloaded, not yet installed as the Smart has only just arrived. Would you say I could safely use USB source and charge the phone using the IPad USB port since it outputs higher amps? My phone (Z3) charges using 2Amps so would benefit from the extra juice!
[Android General] mbalfonzo:
You should, but I have no idea if using that port lets an Android phone be accessible. My guess is not. I have a charging cable for my S4, so never used the port as you describe.
[Android General] robbiekhan:
Looks like I could be in luck for Bluetooth music browsing!
[Android General] dragonredeye:
Did you happen to skip tracks or feel bad despite being on USB stick?

To me this is often the problem, I start thinking you corrupting traces due to the lack of power, perhaps by switching off the machine with radio turned on ... but theoretically should still go on standby for 15min.

What do you think? It happens to you?

Why is annoying ... I have to keep a backup of the key ... but in view of the purchase of a hard drive, I just can not afford to buy two to keep one backup.

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Original text:

Vi è mai capitato che le tracce saltino o si sentano male nonostante siano su chiavetta USB?

A me spesso capita questo problema, inizio a pensare si corrompano le tracce per via della mancanza della corrente, magari spegnendo la macchina con autoradio accesa... ma teoricamente dovrebbe comunque andare in standby per 15min.

Cosa ne pensate? Capita anche a voi?

Perchè è fastidioso... sono costretto a tenere un backup della chiavetta... ma in prospettiva dell'acquisto di un hard disk, non posso proprio permettermi di comprarne 2 per tenerne uno di backup.
[Android General] robbiekhan:
Hmm how can I update to the latest Waze on this? The Smart version is 3.7 whereas the official latest is 3.9.3.0 - Can't seem to install the 3939 apk as it says it could not be parsed?
[Android General] flippy:
I think I upgraded my play store to latest and then it worked.

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But it's not Smoot at all. I had to go back to official parrot version
[Android General] robbiekhan:
Damn, I have Play Store 3.1.3. I think but it hasn't updated to the latest "Play Store" - I reckon I've manually updated Market to 313 which is too old a version to auto update to latest Play Store?

Can I not just manually update that to Play store same way I did old Market to newer Market?
[Android General] flippy:
I think I did it thar way.
[Android General] robbiekhan:
I will try that tonight thanks!
[Android General] rhconcepts:
I was checking on my replacement unit and asked the tech support guy if by chance I could do a upgrade to the new unit and was told it will not be coming out. He said Parrot has canceled all plans to release the new unit.
[Android General] nojkepop:
I really hope this isn't the case. I was looking forward to seeing the official specs and price of the new unit.
[Android General] rhconcepts:
Maybe someone else can contact them to verify it. I was really hoping to see a new unit released soon myself. If they did change their mind on releasing a new unit maybe we could all send emails with our interest in a new unit and convince them to proceed with the new product.
[Android General] Justdoit2u:
Struggling to believe this after the positive reception it received last month. Sounds more like being fobbed off by customer service myself mate
[Android General] vINyL3:
I will kill some one if the new RBN6 is not release!! :mad:

I love the smart one, one my Leon 1P it look great, but it appear that the smart was a kind of test unit, and now the RBN6 e the fisr stable and improve release of the Parrot Smart unit and it look superb. I NEED ONE!:crying:
[Android General] dragonredeye:
Framaroot version 1.9.3 does not work. I had to install the version 1.8.1 that worked.

This I occurred after updating firmware in an attempt to reapply the root
[Android General] tbd@immigrantsong.de:
They ceraintly haven't removed it from their website: http://blog.parrot.com/2015/01/05/c...most-advanced-in-vehicle-infotainment-system/ And the CES-reviews were all positive! So, 99% sure it has not been cancelled.

Mind you, Parrot sells veriants of the Smart to quite a few carmakers and they certainly won't quit that lucrative business.
[Android General] mo1980:
boot logo

Hi

New member and require some help. I am trying out a custom boot logo on my parrot asteroid smart BMW LOGO. I know where I should put the zip file but no idea how to create the zip image. Can someone kindly tell me or create a bmw boot logo for the asteroid smart. I have already rooted the unit.

Many thanks.
[Android General] rhconcepts:
I asked if they dropped the unit on the facebook page and the blog page. I hope they say it's still good to go, I'm sure it is. It wouldn't make no sense to drop it at this point. The tech that I talked to on the phone sounded like a bit of a **** anyways so maybe he is giving me bs info.
[Android General] nojkepop:
So on the Official Parrot Forum they apparently deleted my original post linking to rhconcepts post about a Parrot rep saying they were canceling the unit. Not sure what that means so I reposted it :)
[Android General] robbiekhan:
I've received info from a source on a car forum that the RNB6 is a "test the waters" sort of unit and if the interest was high at CES they may release it. I don't know how popular it was or if Parrot could compete with Kenwood and Pioneer who also have Android Auto units so they could well pull the plug if they feel the competition offers better VFM.

I know the parrot will be shallow depth and that is what I require for my car so Kenwood/Pioneer etc are a no go.

I'm happy with Waze and Bluetooth music on the Smart though for now.
[Android General] Dajaka2013:
Problem with poweramp

I been using poweramp for a while but I realized that only the front speakers and bass work, while the parrot music app works well with the 4 speakers and bass. does anyone have this problem?
[Android General] dragonredeye:
Keyboard

Hello, I have the Italian version, and I have selected the menu language Italian, but because when you open the keyboard always comes out that Chinese or Japanese? I also tried to install the app Swiftkey, enabling it, but every time you turn off the radio completely loses the setting and always reappears the Chinese keyboard and are forced to go back into the settings to rehabilitate Swiftkey default. Do you have a solution? How do I permanently delete such keyboards Chinese and Japanese? Thank You.

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Ciao, ho la versione Italiana, ed ho selezionato nel menù la lingua italiana, ma perchè quando si apre la tastiera esce sempre quella cinese o giapponese? Ho provato anche ad installare l'app Swiftkey, abilitandola, ma ogni volta che si spegne completamente la radio perde l'impostazione e riappare sempre la tastiera cinese e sono costretto ad andare di nuovo nelle impostazioni per riabilitare Swiftkey come predefinita. Avete una soluzione? Come posso ad esempio cancellare definitivamente le tastiere cinese e giapponese? Grazie.
[Android General] mbalfonzo:
I don't, and I've used Poweramp almost since day one I installed my Smart.
[Android General] mumu02:
Hello fotolom,

Is it possible to release the modified Framework-res.apk for the 2.3.38.22 version ?

A lot of thanks.
[Android General] fotolom:
Hello.

framework-res.apk is the same, as that in 2.3.38.17. I installed it few minutes ago, it's OK.
[Android General] mumu02:
Are you really sure that you update to 2.3.38.22 ? On my side the framework-res.apk for 2.3.38.17 doen't work :crying:
[Android General] fotolom:
Yes, surely. Framework-res.apk file size in 2.3.38.17 and 2.3.38.22 are the same for my region. Look for your region and modify file for you, wait a little.

Try this: 2.3.38.22 for en_es_fr_it_nl.
[Android General] mumu02:
This one works fine. Thank you very much.

Maybe at one time you should explain me how to do it so I don't have to bother you all the time.
[Android General] John73Ny:
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

those interested can contact me.

John
[Android General] zcgofaster:
Has anyone tried installing Nokia Here Maps on the PAS yet?
[Android General] fotolom:
From Google Play Market:
[Android General] goodfella1978:
Hi guys

I've read about a million different threads on the Parrot Asteroid Smart (I love this device, bought a few weeks back, rooted and customised a lot since!). But for some reason I cannot get the stock gallery app to play any movies! I've searched high and low for a solution but no joy. Everyone else seems to be able to just view them. I've tried all kinds of variations of AVI and mp4. Different resolutions too. But it won't do anything or says "Cannot play this video file". It won't even open avi files. This is from the SD card and from USB (thanks to your very helpful post, thank you!). Any ideas? VLC works but I need to use the stock gallery app as I am looking to pipe the video through to the headrest screens in the back.

Thank you
[Android General] will.lusk:
Have you had any more progress or luck with getting a USB obd2 connection to be able to be used with torque pro app?
[Android General] btrax:
I have a little question,

Did someone tried to boost a little the processor (with CPU tuner or something like this apk)?

I don't want to boos at his maximum but just a little to have maybe better perf...
[Android General] impaler:
Japanese IME apk?

Can anyone tell me the name and location of the Japanese IME apk please? I want to disable it because it keeps defaulting to that on boot instead of my keyboard of choice...
[Android General] fotolom:
OpenWnn.apk - Japanese.

PinyinIME.apk - Chinese.

Location - /system/app.
[Android General] impaler:
OpenWnn.. why didn't I think of that ?
[Android General] JBC2005:
Has anyone managed (or is it even possible) to install Xbox Music on the smart?
[Android General] TransAmMan:
Bluetooth Problem

Hi Everyone,

I've had my parrot asteroid smart for about a week now and I'm having a strange problem with my phone connected. It doesn't happen all the time but when I shut the Parrot off, right when the 'goodbye' message pops up, my phone will automatically call the last person I called, even if I didn't place any calls when in the car with the parrot on. I put together a 'tasker' routine to block this from happening but it's really strange. I'm no stranger to bluetooth car radios and have never had a problem before. I have a Pumpkin Android stereo in my other car and it never happens, and I had the Sony Xav-602bt in this car before the Parrot and it didin't happen. I did root the parrot and install the google play store and a couple apps like Pandora, etc. but that's about it.

Also is there a way to disable the contacts sync? It does it every time the car starts which is kind of annoying cause sometimes it's not successful so the little arrow will just keep spinning away forever until I turn my car off. Every other radio I've ever had has been a manual contact sync.

Any help/ideas to try would be greatly appreciated.

Jason
[Android General] dragon788:
Honestly if I could do it all over again I'd probably go with the Appradio 2 or 3 and ARLiberator, since Parrot hasn't made any efforts to port ICS, Jellybean or even better Kit Kat (designed for lower powered devices) to the product to allow them to keep selling it, they simply want us to purchase the next version. At least with the Appradio you can change out your phone and its version and it works with iPhone or Android pretty well and it can pass through touches and works with just about any device with an HDMI out.

I love the ability to do things without a phone, but for all the trouble it has been and waiting for updates I would have been better off building a mount for my Nexus 7 and using a JVC or Kenwood head unit that has an app for mobile devices to control it.
[Android General] dragon788:
You need to press the menu button first, the you can press the volume button. You need to have something up on the screen in order for the volume to work in Waze. Ridiculously annoying, but consistently works to hit the menu button before doing the volume adjustment.

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1) If you install SmartCam from the Parrot Asteroid Market it lets you tweak the image appearance settings for analog cameras, also includes some awesome top down and corner views.

2) I haven't had any trouble with my ELM adapter but I've read some clones don't work the greatest. I've used Bluetooth Autopair on occasion but overall I usually only have to pair once and it keeps working even without autopair.

3) If Contacts+ works on 2.3.7 it lets you sync photos from various networks including your Google contacts and G+ photos.
[Android General] jonnyjett:
Yeah, I've settled on Firmware 2.1.9. Everything else sucks. Super frustrating. I also had to go back to an Asteroid Tweaker a few generations old to get the speed volume working without a long change delay.

What really pissed me off was that I was running 2.1.9 a few months ago and the whole thing crashed and reset. I lost all of my customization. Hopefully that doesn't happen again. IN the meantime, I'm living with the occasional re-boot with 2.1.9 probably caused by Winamp Pro, and Bluetooth instability. I've given up using high powered apps like Waze. The unit can't handle it while playing music. And oh yeah, voice input is a joke compared to, say, Google Android. It's virtually unusable.

This thing is the most frustrating device I've ever owned. Not only because the software is so unstable and buggy, but there was SO much potential that was never, and never will, be realized. I've spent hundreds of hours working on this thing and I'm done trying to make it better. I've accepted it's limitations and that it's just a nice music player.
[Android General] LAYGO:
Kick ass. Let's hope so. It's sooo fricken annoying. I'd be happy if it just played a different song every time it started up. I literally gave up yesterday & listened to 4 songs in the same order . . . again.
[Android General] Bikegeek:
Short of rooting your phone, what's the best way to Bluetooth tether this thing? Tried Open Garden but no joy.
[Android General] adiso6800:
I have this workflow for apps incompatible with the asteroid

1. if you don't have an android phone or tablet install bluestacks.com

2. install on this dropbox.

3. with Es file explorer make a copy of the app and uploaded to your dropbox;

4. from your car check your dropbox and install the app .

or put your files from windows or mac into dropbox ..

I did buy copilot live and install it using dropbox

volvo install with backup camera

i.imgur.com/EqUcNWu.jpg

i.imgur.com/Yy0e5FY.jpg

i.imgur.com/4g27bLl.jpg

i.imgur.com/48U3Eex.jpg

cheers
[Android General] iSNin0:
what rear view camera are you using?
[Android General] adiso6800:
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It's a cheap one. Parking wire to positive on the reverse light