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[Android General] jonnyjett:
In a few apps, including google maps, Swype's keyboard is displayed incorrectly, and i get an error message that the dimensions are wrong. Is there a fix for this?

Also, Winamp, Mixzing, and Xplay can't find my USB thumbdrive. Is there a fix for this? Or am I stuck with storing media on the SD card?
[Android General] K_Hismoom:
The problem is, that USB devices are mounted under a hidden folder (/tmp/udev/dev/.mnt), so most apps won't find them. Mortplayer is one of the exceptions, but if you like to use a different player, you need to mount your USB drives on a different location. See this post on how to do this.
[Android General] jonnyjett:
Thanks for the link. Looks too complicated for me to attempt right now, so in the meantime I'll try Mortplayer or just use a high capacity SD card.

Anyone know how to fix the Swype issues?
[Android General] LAYGO:
Good stuff! Thanks, I'll be working on implementing it, but the thought of recopying all the files back on to my drive to re-partition is depressing.
[Android General] DrWarrenKruger:
External display/sound

My PAS is installed in my RV which has a TV in the living area. I've wired up the Video Out of the PAS to the TV's Video In and when using Gallery to watch a video, tapping the external video output button sends the video to the TV. I realize the system can't clone the video, even though I'd also like to display it on the PAS screen, but the big problem is the audio. There doesn't seem to be a selection to clone it so that instead of coming out of the Video's Audio outputs it comes out of the mains. I can understand that parents may want to have their kids watch a movie in the back seat and not hear the audio, but there should be an option to hear it if one wants to. Anyone have any ideas (wiring or software)? Need an app that does what Virtual Audio Cable does in Windows, allowing the routing of sound to any program/app, that way Gallery audio could be sent to Music when external video is in use.

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After I wrote this the solution just occurred to me...I'll wire the Video's Audio outs to the Line In and select Line in on the Music app so that sound comes through the mains. Will report back if that doesn't work.
[Android General] kronikings:
Usb disconnected

So after I connect my thumb drive I get "USB Disconnected" and then it stops reading it. Anyone know how to fix this? At this point if I can't get it to read usb then they become kinda pointless. I've googled but I can't find anything. Not sure if they are broken or something...

I would like to play music via usb rather than the sd card slot which is a pain to remove all the time....
[Android General] Bikegeek:
Is it formatted FAT32?
[Android General] techker:
so a few things i noticed.i have been messing around with it for weeks(i install them and have a demo)

rooted fine.

noticed when i transfer the vending to the system/app works but when i try to install it say's not installed.changed the permission to r/w/e

same.so i installed it from root.works great loads and all.but does not download.

so i go on the browser to google play and download from there.works great.but once the app is finish installing the market crash's.but the app is installed.

i think there's a framework part missing.

i also installed marketupdater,googlecontact and calendar sync.works great .the sync option appeared in accounts and sync menu.

also by installing them i installed gmail.works great!but you need that option on to sync or else it does not let you open the app.

the best launcher that works good up to now is the next launcher.

whats cool is in google maps i was able to activate the latitude!lol

still working with it..

files needed GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk

GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
[Android General] delboydell:
just a quick question, when I try to d/l the above files my pc tries to save them as a zip, if you then unzip their is no .apk file ? do I need to use save target as and change the file extension to .apk??
[Android General] techker:
my files are already apk

no need to unzip.drag and drop
[Android General] Joe333x:
Just change zip to apk
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
New user

Hi everyone,

Been excellent reading this thread and found out quite a bit. I am used to jail breaking iphones etc but know nothing about android. Have a HTC one and a sony smart watch and now a Parrot Asteroid Smart.

The PAS is now rooted and i have a custom launcher, market place etc working on it. Maybe i went past the answer but i have come across a problem. When the market attempts to download apps (even the ones i paid for) it suddenly shuts down with a system error. From what i can find i need to copy vendor.APK to the system/apps folder but when i try it comes up with "failed to copy vendor.APK"

I am using root browser as it has been suggested and i need to mount it as i am led to believe? Could anyone please fill me in on exactly how i do that?? Very confusing to me!

Thanks in advance! Very very happy with this unit so far

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Okay so i have downloaded root explorer and that got it working properly. I was able to copy it into the apps folder. Marketplace still continues to crash however?
[Android General] techker:
you need to use root explorer.cause you can change on top the permission.to read/write.
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
Got it all working now. The key was to use the right program. I was using root browser which was very frustrating.

Another question if i could. Are people running big capacity SSDs etc and what was needed to make it work? Also any music player you can recommend to work with it and ipod etc

Loving the unit so far with the new launcher and apps on it!
[Android General] CoolHero:
Hi,

Last week, I had the Volvo Sensus Connected Touch installed, which basically is a customized branded Parrot Smart.

Few observations I made:

- Less apps available in the Asteroid Market in comparison to the Smart

- No option in the menu to install .APK files from SD card

- Just placing .APK files on the SD card will not install the applications on the Sensus.

- No option to share the internet connection over Bluetooth, only tethering or USB are supported.

I was wondering whether anyone already had some experience with rooting the Sensus Connected Touch with Framaroot?

Would rooting my SCT with Framaroot (via the URL) enable me to install .APK files outside the Asteroid Market?
[Android General] akp982:
Can't see it mentioned but might have missed it.

Has anyone played with AsteroidTweaker / got any thoughts on it? Was going to give it a try tonight.

AsteroidTweaker - http://forum.parrot.com/english/viewtopic.php?id=13633
[Android General] Bikegeek:
I use it for reboots in case I have to. Ticking the audio start up stuff causes the tuner to be muted on boot for me.
[Android General] dragon788:
CoolHero, even on the Parrot it doesn't automatically install APK files from the SD card. There is actually a tiny application that shows up in the Settings menu that lets you install APKs from the SD. If you root you can use Root Explorer to install the APKs as well. Framaroot should work on your Sensus if its just an OEM rebranded Parrot with no issues. You should also be able to sideload the Google Play Framework etc to get the Play store and other apps working.

Standard disclaimers apply, don't cry if it blows up, eats your cat, or turns your Volvo into an intelligent lifeform that drives away.
[Android General] CoolHero:
Hi,

Thanks for the reply. The Volvo SCT seems to lack that option in the settings menu. I don't see any option to load application from SD-card. The only option which resembles that function is '' Load certificates from SD card', which gives an error that no certificates can be found on SD card.

Available options in the settings menu of the Volvo SCT:

Wireless & Network settings

Mobile data networks

Portable hotspot

VPN settings
​

Location & security

Use GPS satellites

Set up screen lock

Visible passwords

Use secure credentials

Install from SD card (Install encrypted certificates from SD card)

Set password

Clear Storage​

Applications

Hide applications

Development

USB debugging

Stay awake

Allow mock locations​

Accounts & Sync settings

Background data

Auto-sync

Manage/Add account​

Language & Keyboard

Language

Keyboard settings​

Date & Time

Use 24-hour format

Select date format​

Advanced settings

Privacy

Factory data reset​

Storage

Total space

Unmount SD card

Available space
​

About

Update product

Software version

Legal information

Model number

Android version

Baseband version

Kernel version

Build number

Build ID

Serial number

LIN Gateway version

Vehicle information

GPS version​
[Android General] xadax:
From what I've read the SCT has been closed up (and crippled) by Volvo to the extreme.

A very bad thing for owners/users. :mad:

Any working root will open up the system for running non-approved apps.

Since Framaroot is based on APK loading, this will sadly not work on SCT.

I think the only possibilities are via a backdoor(/maintenance mode, ADB over USB), firmware patch or through a operating system or app vulnerability (like the browser or email reader).

Since the unit has just been released I have heard of no working hack. Perhaps there is a non-APK hack for Asteroid that works (if exists).
[Android General] Wheemer:
Could you just update to the full blown parrot firmware? Maybe the hardware's identical.
[Android General] CoolHero:
Might be a possibility, but then my warranty will be definitely void. Next to that, Volvo did a good job to adapt SCT to the Sensus interface.

They only went over the top with limitations to tweaking and custom apps.
[Android General] redge76:
Could this be used as a remote ?

www . ebay . com/itm/Handle-USB-Keyboard-Free-Driver-HID-Dos-Win-2000-XP-7-/310664257421

6 button HID keyboard... at 8$ I'll give it a try.

Redge

(remove the " " in URL.... can't post URL on xda )
[Android General] Primalgeek:
I'm trying this with an external hard drive but its not seeing the files, interestingly enough, the OEM partition did show up. I've tried both NTFS and exFAT but I didn't check the OEM partition before blowing it away :(

So my question is, what format should I be using for an external 250GB USB hard drive?

thanks

Primalnoob
[Android General] K_Hismoom:
I guess the Parrot does not have kernel modules for NTFS or exFAT, so you're probably stuck with FAT32. That should still be okay, as FAT32 supports up to 2TiB maximum volume size.

Regarding the above instructions for mounting the external device: you can also achieve this via Tasker, if you don't want to use Script Manager. Create a new profile to be run on startup and a new task that runs the line "mount -o bind /tmp/udev/dev/.mnt/sda1 /sdcard/external" as a script with superuser rights.
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
Sorry once again. Know nothing with Android. Any chance you can help me out with EXACTLY what to do here?
[Android General] K_Hismoom:
Follow the instructions from DrWarrenKruger's post that's been quoted three posts above, but instead of doing steps 4 and 5 you start Tasker.

- Go to "Tasks" and add a new task with a name of your choice.

- You will then be in edit mode of the new task where you add an action.

- Choose "Script" as the action and then "Run Shell".

- Under "Command" you paste the commandline from step 4 (mount -o bind /tmp/udev/dev/.mnt/sda1 /sdcard/external) and also tick the checkbox "Use Root".

- Save the action.

- Save the task.

- Now switch to "Profiles" and add a new profile of type "Event", then choose "System" and "Device Boot", so this will always trigger on booting the Smart.

- Now add the task, we created previously to this new profile.

That's it. You can now reboot the device to test your new profile.
[Android General] LAYGO:
Has anyone figured out a way to make a phone like an HID input device? Or as a remote keyboard?
[Android General] delboydell:
text messages

Does anyone think it will be possible to get texts over to the smart? Its been done on here with the sony mbw watches and the motoactiv watch does it as standard?
[Android General] LAYGO:
Google Voice FTW. I can send/receive texts on my Smart via tethering. I'm on Sprint & have integrated my # into Voice. I can also send texts from my laptop, tablet, phone, car, etc! ;)
[Android General] jonnyjett:
I've tried having Tasker lowering the volume and then loading a music app like Winamp, but it loads so inconsistently it's not a solution. I've also tried three different app killing apps but none of them have worked. Please, I beg you, how do we kill this fracking cockroach!?
[Android General] iwcarbon:
We need to figure out where the hard code is to auto start music. Need someone with dev experience
[Android General] Joe333x:
I have not received my hu yet but have you taken a look at the build.prop?
[Android General] iwcarbon:
not yet, i will check it out tomorrow.
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
I have most of it all working now. Now reading my 250GB SSD for music etc in external applications. Only thing annoying me now is the start up process. How long does it stay in sleep for and can it be extended? so it does not have to completely reboot after a period of time?

Thanks for all that have helped so far
[Android General] K_Hismoom:
I can't give you a definitive answer to that, but I hope they are working on the deep sleep problem, it's very annoying.

Sometimes the unit completely reboots after just a few minutes, sometimes it will immediately come on after almost ten minutes.
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
A solution would be good! Have to remember these are "car" audio head units after all and in the car you don't have time to deal with such things. Mine takes a bit over a minute to load with a launcher etc Not that bad but can be very annoying sometimes i guess
[Android General] K_Hismoom:
I totally agree and I think I read somewhere on the Parrot forums that they are looking into the issue, but have to make sure that the unit won't suck your battery dry.

Until then I have written tasks and profiles for Tasker to remember which player software I've used last and have them auto-start on boot. It's not ideal, but the best I can hope for at the moment.

Went back to 2.0.1 because the unit often hung on boot and had to be reset, which can be quite a hassle while driving...
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
Also is anyone having a problem with the WI FI cutting out when it isn't being used? Few problems here and there starting to develop but hopefully there are solutions for them lol I still great head unit capability wise
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
Once again i find myself back here lol

Anyone recommend a good media player that will run smoothly on the asteroid smart? Particularly LARGE music collections (200GB)

The ones i am finding so far just keep getting errors and shutting down and freezing etc
[Android General] K_Hismoom:
Poweramp, n7Player or Mortplayer run smoothly on the Smart, but as I only have a few gigs of music on my external drive, I don't know how fast they work with such a large library. If you configure the apps to not scan the drive every time it starts, all of them should work reasonably smooth, I guess.
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
Mortplayer i have not heard of. Will give that a go :) Tried the others though and they either freeze or end the program randomly. Too many files to deal with i guess :/ Interesting that the stock player will handle them without an issue. Could be because it support the USB as stock, the other ones however need a fake redirection to get it to work. Might be what's doing it. Any ideas?

Could it be also because i am using Next Launcher? Anyone recommend other launchers which are not so resource hungry?
[Android General] K_Hismoom:
The stock launcher is probably the least demanding, Zeam Launcher is also quite lightweight.

As to the redirection: Mortplayer does not need this, it can read hidden directories just fine. You can directly point it to /tmp/udev/dev/.mnt/sda1.
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
Tried the Mortplayer. Was good until the library filled up. The most stable APP i have found so far is Maple. It's basic and does the job. Also outputs to external visualizers. Main thing is it is reasonably quick with my collection. Only annoying thing is after device reboots it rescans the library quickly.

If Parrot fix this deep sleep issue then that won't be a problem
[Android General] K_Hismoom:
Hm, no way to tell Maple to not scan the library?

If you prefer another player app, you could always email the author of this app and tell him about the problem with very large libraries. Maybe it'll get fixed.
[Android General] jonnyjett:
You guys don't like Winamp? I like the fact it resumes at the same place in the song when the unit shuts down.

I am trying to cut down on bootup time though. I'm at around 2min right now and I have Tasker starting Winamp at boot, so maybe that's why bootup takes so long. Would a lighter music app be quicker to launch?

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More questions:

1. Is there a way to create a shortcut or widget to the Subwoofer Cutoff settings?

2. Is there a widget for a sytem reboot? Asteroid Tweaker has one, but I don't know how to add it when running ADW Launcher EX

3. Is there a more consistent way of lowering the media volume to 0 before shutdown? Tasker does not do it consistently and is very sporadic and only works 50% of the time. (Why do I want this? Because I don't want to hear the fracking radio when it boots back up later!)

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4. What's your favorite visualizers? Mine is Music Visualizer

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So does Aptoide and Androiddrawer.

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Nevermind, Swype Beta 1.4 works very well and is much better than SwiftKey because of it's learning algorithm.
[Android General] larsocam:
Verizon phone and mobile data

Hi everyone, I am new to this forum and just ordered a Pioneer Appradio3, but recently discovered this Parrot Asteroid Smart and thinking it might be better for me since I am an android user. Anyway, I was wondering how the data sharing between the device and my cell phone would work (Droid Razr Maxx). I have an unlimited data plan and would love it if I could just bring me phone into the car, have it automatically connect via bluetooth and the have it stream data so I can do things like listen to pandora or use google maps/navigation. I do not want to root my phone. If I have this device connected to my phone via bluetooth or USB will I be able to get an internet connection, or do I have to pay Verizon a tethering fee for this?

Thanks
[Android General] DrWarrenKruger:
I have Verizon and unlimited data as well. I just activate WiFi Hotspot on my phone and have the Smart connect through that for data, and Bluetooth for calls.
[Android General] larsocam:
ondigion all

Hmm, whenever I try this it just says "Your order could not be processed" - please contact customer service at one of the following...
[Android General] tbui88:
RC/relay unit

how did you install your RC/relay unit?
[Android General] DrWarrenKruger:
Get SwitchPro Widget from the Play Store ($0.99) and use the WiFi Hotspot widget to turn on hotspotting. No interfacing with customer service required.

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I added one of these to my install. Built a little circuit using an Arduino, a potentiometer, a voltage regulator, a transistor, and a relay. 12 volts from the ignition wire goes into the voltage regulator and 5 volts comes out, which goes into the Arduino, which is coded to wait for a variable amount of time depending on the resistance of the potentiometer (which is attached to one of its analog inputs), after which it turns on one of its digital outputs which powers the relay's coil, passing 12 volts to the amp turn on wire. Works perfectly, no more clicks or pops (mine were LOUD), and totally programmable in terms of delay (and can even do plenty of other things, should I find other needs). Total cost was around $20 for the parts, not including the Arduino programmer, which I already had.
[Android General] tbui88:
What were the other programmables you mentioned?
[Android General] DrWarrenKruger:
Not sure exactly what you're asking. There is an Arduino programmer that is used to load the chip with the code that will make it do what you want (not included in the $20 parts estimate). The chip has lots of inputs and outputs, so I was also commenting that if there were other needs in my vehicle, the Arduino has excess capacity to handle them too.
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
My bootup time is around 1:20 and i'm still not happy with that lol I like the launcher too much though. My favourite visualiser at the moment is Audio Glow. Works with everything and is a nice clean effect.

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Next question.

The Samsung has the "multi view" app to view multiple programs at once. Does anyone know of one that would work with the smart and what were the results? Would be great to get GPS and audio at the same time

Cheers
[Android General] devoidx:
any of you manage to get any visualizer to work with the FM tuner? none of the visualizers iv tried pick up the sound output of the FM tuner...and i cant use their listen to mic option because as soon as mic is on, asteroid mutes the tuner
[Android General] s0ulseller:
I apologize if this has already been addressed, i've read much but not all of this thread.

Has anyone noticed the poor radio reception and is there anything that can be done? I've found a couple possible solutions on Amazon, Crutchfield, and eBay, but most of the reviews i've read have not been very positive.
[Android General] thedrmonkey:
Samsungs "multi view" is a TouchWiz feature only. Considering we are on Gingerbread with this headunit; we're not going to be able to run any intensive apps.
[Android General] jonnyjett:
Music Visualizer works.

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Audio Glow looks great, but it's too bad that it's completely fake eye candy. It does not analyze the audio signal except for the volume. So what you're seeing is purely an animation, and not based on what you're playing. That's why I prefer Music Visualizer, but I wished it had the beauty of Audio Glow.
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
Sooo. .

Have they fixed this turning on / off issue yet?? Starting to really bug (no pun intended) me already!
[Android General] sweeetcopcar69:
Would love to get this APP working but according to market it is not compatible with the PAS. Any ideas on how to trick it? ;)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5wc3BlcmwucHJvamVjdE0iXQ..
[Android General] LAYGO:
Halo is a big app coming up for quick multitasking, but it's available on AOSP ROMs. I'd love to see if we could get it working on PAS. Wish a dev would pick up enhancing the ROM!
[Android General] devoidx:
No, Music visualizer does NOT work with asteroids FM tuner...it picks up no audio. its live wallpaper does not pick up any audio from the FM tuner either...so if there is a magical setting in this app that I have missed, let me know, otherwise, my question stands......has anyone come across a visualizer that is able to pic up the asteroid's FM tuner as an audio source...
[Android General] edit:
For those with Connects2 SWC here is a workaround for 2.1.1 that works...

http://forum.parrot.com/english/viewtopic.php?id=13741