yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] revslide:
Given that i get the paid version for both the Arun and SuperSU apps, Is it possible to further explain what constitutes a stock root? The stuff i read on the forums still requires me to download ADB drivers, flashing ROMs, etc... even for the above. I just want to do the bare minimum as I'm new to all this rooting stuff and i don't want to risk messing up..
[Android General] Kyrillos:
Guys anyone? I need to order the cables in order to proceed with the installation. Don't want to install the head unit with wrong cables. Thanks
[Android General] RRSpikes:
The Pioneer cables are crap. Buy cables from a vendor/s of your choice.

In a nut shell, you'll need 2 USB and 1 HDMI cable.

USB 1 for firmware updates

USB 2 for Android Auto

HDMI for ARUR

Original Samsung HML to HDMI
[Android General] ohhellochris:
This is weird because I tried both root and unrooted connecting to my smart TV... Unrooted S6 edge it connects no problem, but when I root I always get an error saying unable to screen mirror due to a hardware issue. I can definitely screen mirror having my phone unrooted but, root breaks my screen mirror ability... :confused:
[Android General] 400ixl:
Then t is an issue with the root method you are using. Was it just root, or were you also applying a custom ROM as well?
[Android General] ohhellochris:
No custom ROM, just root. All I did was use odin v3.10.6, and use the file from chainfire smg920t, because the smg925t bricked my phone.
[Android General] AliMusa:
Is there a cheap phone that can be used strictly for AppRadio mirroring onto the head unit? I had an Android Stick but it was so cheaply made and the charging port eventually broke. Maybe I got a faulty one, I don't know. If there is a phone or an Android stick that anyone recommends, please let me know!
[Android General] 400ixl:
Secondhand Nexus 4 should be cheap, gut will be limited in storage size. Avoid anything Samsung, so maybe an early HTC One,
[Android General] nitramus:
So let met get this right. The official app from Pioneer does work with this model but not the arunchanged?

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Ok so I have the pioneer avh-x2700bs with one usb (not hdmi) input with nexus 5 and htc on m8. On the hu I set to appradio one with the official Pioneer app and they both work. By what I can get is that mirrorlink does not work at all with aru/arur? Is there any way at all to get it to work set to appradio one with aru/arur?
[Android General] 400ixl:
Correct, ARU/R does not work over Mirrorlink, and will be a major investment by the developer to get it to as it is totally different to the HDMI protocol. You are stuck with the limited apps and functionality of the OEM apps if you go down that route.

There is currently no way to get AppRadio One to work wih ARU/R and as far as I know there are no imminent plans to get it to. The dev is working on automation with wireless configurations at the moment as more phones are going that way and he is looking after his current user base.
[Android General] seburton:
Hi,

just to repport that Chromecast and appradio mode are working perfectly for me :)

Wireless time is comming !!!

Using a nexus 4 running android 5.1.1 and SPH-DA110
[Android General] nitramus:
If you aye using chromcast then you must have hdmi input. With a hu like mine avh-x2600bs there is only 1 usb in.

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Will the hu touch screen still work if I use the rca av in?
[Android General] 400ixl:
No, I don't believe it will. There is no bodge to make it work with ARU/R
[Android General] Pondy:
I have the same headunit. I'm hoping to see this work oneday as well. Screen mirroring seemed to work quite well on my Z3 running kitkat (4.4.4). Now that Sony have released 5.0.2 for the Z3, it seems they have broken mirror link. There are many other Z3 users complaining of the same issue with other brand/model head units.

I'd love to see ARU/ARUR work with mirrorlink!
[Android General] Compromise:
About to get the Turbo, upgrading from my G2, but just to clarify, does this mean that I can connect my TURBO to my AR3 using the Android stick?

Sorry for the noob question, couldn't really find any answers.
[Android General] HFLDEV:
Nice!!
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
It means you can connect your Turbo to the AR3 as a phone while having your Android Stick connected for apps etc

I only tested this with the AR2 and then ended up with a different head unit in the car..
[Android General] tech by trade:
So much for the Xperia. Pulled it out of my pocket Friday after work to a nice big crack in the screen. Got a hell of a deal on a Galaxy S5. I cant believe how easy it was to root Lollipop. Anyway after disabling Knox and installing ARUR it works as well as the xperia did. In total it took me about a half hour of reading up and a half hour to have it up and running. Also, I don't know why people are having problems with screen standby, it works fine on my S5.
[Android General] Compromise:
So I got the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter.. but when it connects (my G2) to the unit, I get a black screen. The touch still works, strangely.

I tested the adapter on a couple of TVs and monitors and they all work.. just not my AR3.

Anyone else have this issue?

EDIT: Got it solved after flashing stock, upgrading to Lollipop and re-rooting.

Hopefully it works for my Turbo~
[Android General] SwissGalaxy:
Test report with the new Galaxy S6 (920F)

Hello,

Bluetooth ARU Reloaded (paid version) works fine with the new Galaxy S6 and AppRadio 3, it can control the phone quickly.

However I have not managed to see an image by mirroring on the car radio.

I tried with a cheap dongle that I had at home but I have several problems:

1) Can not be used without an Internet connection via WiFi (router). Anyway I can not make mirroring the S6 (with S4 that's ok).

Are there dongles that work with 4G via Bluetooh or alternative for use while driving?

I found EZCast Car or Car Wifi Mirabox, Wireless Air, would that be a solution?

2) Is there a solution with wire (as for the old MHL) for the S6, such as USB?

2) Who can advise me to find the best solution?

Thanks in advance
[Android General] Area51©:
For a S6 you would have to use Miracast or Chromecast. I tried both (just the casting) with my wife's unrooted S6 and a Belkin Miracast adapter worked better than the Chromecast. It's also easier to connect as the Chromecast needs a Wifi connection first. However here's a guy http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2451980&page=885 who claims that Miracast doesn't work when his S6 is rooted. I can't confirm that as I didn't try it on a rooted S6. So I guess if you want to try a Miracast it's best to make sure you can return it.

My experience with a Chromecast and a S6 was that it didn't keep a stable connection, image would freeze after a few minutes. However some S6 user reported it worked for him.

I also have an EZCast cheap dongle, it's really crappy and never works so I doubt the car version will be better.

I hope this helps a bit.
[Android General] SwissGalaxy:
Only a bit ...

How will you use ARU if your phone is not root?

Then you do not have internet connection if you use the wifi on your phone?

Now you can root S6 without loosing Knox with Pingpong, would you try with your wife's phone? (if she's like mine, she will not want you to touch his phone, lol)

It would be interesting for your buisness to find a solution that works with the S6 because Samsung sells millions ...

Greetings
[Android General] Area51©:
I gave the info that I have.

I didn't use it, just tried the casting.

Yeah that's the issue. She just got it, I can't root it.

Yeah but I can't do it all alone. I can't buy all possible hardware. I already have 3 AppRadios.

There's also another S6 user who is going to try the Belkin Miracast so just wait what he says.

I have only confirmation from one S6 user he got it working with a Chromecast but when I tried it just for casting I wasn't convinced.
[Android General] krytikul:
Video of S6 Edge in action:

[YOUTUBE]HSz1pEu_7ks[/YOUTUBE]

Got the Galaxy S6 Edge working with ARU using a ScreenBeam Mini2 (Miracast) . I tried the Microsoft adapter but had no luck connecting to it.

So far everything is working great, although I do have a minor issue:

How long should it take for ARU to communicate with the radio before the protocol is negotiated and finalized? Right now it is taking around 40-120 seconds for ARU to detect the radio after it has connected to it via Bluetooth.

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I'd be happy to upload a video of my setup with the S6 Edge( I assume it would work for the S6) working, just let me know. I've also integrated tasker to autoconnect to the ScreenBeam Mini2. The old am command is not working on Lollipop, so I had to invoke the "Cast Screen" process itself to get it automated.
[Android General] cwalkin:
HDMI connectivity

Been running strong with my setup for some time now, but have recently had connectivity issues. No problems with Note 3 connecting to charger at home, replaced MHL cable and still having issues. Anyone else experiencing this? Thinking it may be the port on my phone

Having worn since MHL isn't HDMI 3.0.
[Android General] ilpleasu:
I'm interested in your setup on video, I have a ScreenBeam Mini. I'm using a S5....it should work ha!

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I'm interested in your setup on video, I have a ScreenBeam Mini. I'm using a S5....it should work ha
[Android General] cwalkin:
I contacted usbfirewire.com who makes the MHL extension cable http://www.usbfirewire.com/parts/rr-mhl-ext-xxg.html about making one from MHL to USB 3.0 as they make custom cables/wires and they replied that dev would be approx $7500. I told them that I obviously am not paying for dev, but that such a product could be beneficial to them and pointed towards this thread as one example.
[Android General] EMINENT1:
Update - FYI for those trying to use a Sprint G2.

Tried 3 different Lollipop CM roms including official and all of them get the dreaded "waiting for hdmi" issue. Also tried a debloated stock based lollipop rom called Ultrapop and same thing.

Reflashed to full stock lollipop and trying again tomorrow.
[Android General] alamoaz:
2 questions

1. What model is your edge? (Is it verizon with the bootloader still locked)

2. Does the Screenbeam mini2 usb cord fit in when installed without any connectors? When I looked on Amazon it looked like it was "also bought with" 90 degree extensions for the HDMI input.

Thanks!
[Android General] krytikul:
1. I've got this setup working with a Galaxy S6 Edge 64gb 5.0.2 Black(AT&T rooted with PingPong), Galaxy S6 Edge 64gb 5.0.2 Gold(AT&T Rooted with PingPong), and a Galaxy Note 4 32gb 4.4.2 (AT&T temp rooted with KingRoot). Below is the info for the S6 Edge I am using. This should work for the Verizon variant of the S6 Edge when using PingPong to gain root access. SELinux is Enforcing. I have tested this setup and confirmed complete functionality on both the Appradio 2 and 3.

As a side note, I had a live chat with Samsung before I purchased the phone asking about the MiraCast support on the S6E. They are absolutely clueless. They told me the S6E didn't support screen mirroring, upon which I replied to them with an official samsung link showing how to use screen mirroring on the S6E. The rep I was talking to then said he had to speak with a supervisor, and finally told me that screen mirroring is only functional on certain phones and that the ATT, Verizon, Sprint, Tmobile variants did not have the screen mirroring feature. I ended the chat and bought the phone (ATT). What do ya know? Screen mirroring that is functional haha.

TLDR; I believe phones with the screen mirroring toggle should work with the ScreenBeam Mini2 even though Samsung told me otherwise.

2. The ScreenBeam Mini2 comes with a HDMI extension and mUSB cable in the box( Pictured below). Without the extension, I could not get the stick to fit in my vehicle, but others may work as there may be more room behind the head unit.

With the HDMI extension that's provided you should be able to fit it in most cars though. You can put the stick right behind the app radio as it does not take up any more space/depth than the wiring harness for the appradio .

[IMG="SBM2"]http://puu.sh/hLUnz/33b31a0e06.jpg[/IMG]

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Check out the above and below text! :)

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For those interested, here is a video I made of how to setup the S6/S6 edge to automatically connect to a Miracast dongle when connected to the Appradio bluetooth.

[YOUTUBE]xhpC_6k8wjw[/YOUTUBE]

A few important notes :

1. Chose the second "Cast Screen" App as shown in the video. This provides a cleaner integration as it only brings up a connection overlay rather than opening the entire "Screen Mirroring" app.

2. For this to function properly, you must have connected to the display mirroring dongle before, and it must be the most recent "Screen Mirroring" dongle you have connected to with your phone. Otherwise, the overlay will only show up and not automatically connect forcing you to manually select the dongle on your phone.

3. All must be selected on the app selection browser in Tasker, otherwise the Cast Screen app will not show.
[Android General] EMINENT1:
Alright, tried my last attempt on stock lollipop, fail. I don't know what's changed but all of lollipop does not work on my Sprint LG G2.

Going back to stock Kitkat tonight and hopefully end this failure of an experiment.

Any ideas, Area?
[Android General] alamoaz1:
After work ping pong root and paid ARU took me two hours to buy and hook up with Verizon s6 and app radio 3 . Just need to figure out tasker.
[Android General] krytikul:
Check out my post above and look at the video at the bottom, should be the same for S6.
[Android General] 400ixl:
If using ARU, did you get SELinux in permissive mode as that is required for Lollipop. ARUR works around this for you though.
[Android General] Area51©:
Waiting for HDMi input signal means the head unit reports it doesn't see a valid HDMI signal. So apparently those ROMs do not support HDMI out via Slimport.
[Android General] alamoaz:
I really appreciate your help. I've had the HU for months with my S3 and I could not find a cable way that worked without snow. This is a lifesaver. I can finally use the HU to its potential. I'm also new at tasker, will that open ARU as well?
[Android General] krytikul:
Yeah, I previously used a Galaxy S4, and then a Note 4. I had to replace the MHL adapter a hand full of times haha... I haven't had any snow issues yet with the ScreenBeam Mini2. I have not messed with tasker and ARU yet, as ARU is always running on my phone.

[MENTION=5417637]Area51©[/MENTION] What is the typical time between the phone connecting with the Appradios bluetooth to ARU realizing it's connected and negotiating the protocol?

Also, is there any way to force ARU to know it's connected? through tasker?

Tasker's latency between state changes and running tasks is almost instantaneous.
[Android General] alamoaz:
And thank you for the tasker set up. It works when I am leaving ARU on but for some reason when ARU starts it breaks my bt connection and i have to manually connect.
[Android General] Rico805:
No HU response

Was wondering if you got this issue resolved? I'm running into same issue with my S5 and the wonderful jerk offs at area51 are **** heads and tell you to refer to Manuel No Bueno. :crying:

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I'm running into same issue was you able to resolve it?
[Android General] EMINENT1:
So, i'm back on KK ZVE and hdmi is working with ARUnchained like before.

Any idea what changed from KK to LL that is inhibiting hdmi from being detected? Like I said, I even tried stock G2 lollipop.

So, maybe LG did something to break it in ll or a kernel issue?
[Android General] krytikul:
@ alamoaz Is toggle on BT checked? That could be your issue
[Android General] alamoaz:
Ah. It is unchecked. I will try that.
[Android General] yodester:
Okay guys I need your help.

I'm pretty much a newb, but I'm a competent newb who is willing to learn. I've been researching nonstop for 2 days. I have a new Samsung S6 (not edge) and a Pioneer AVH-4000NEX (2014). It looks like I should root my phone with pingpong, then get the ARU app and then what? Is this pretty straight foward? Does it work over bluetooth or do I need a special cable? I'm reading so much about HDMI cables, Chromecast, android sticks and all this other jazz. Can anyone give me the basic breakdown of what I should do to get this rolling? I don't need step by step instructions, but a quick run down of what I'm looking at to make this happen would be super appreciated. Thanks!

-Cody
[Android General] alamoaz:
That was it. I'm golden. Thanks again!
[Android General] Rico805:
Using an oem Samsung Galaxy hdmi plug. I'm getting picture on my avic 4000nex it just won't let me connect. I'd be happy to send some body

25$ via pay-pal if they can walk me thru. Please.

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Was wondering if you ever got your phone to work with ur avic4000 I'm running into the No HU response pleaes help.
[Android General] alamoaz:
Read krytikals post. I got my AR3 up in a matter of minutes once I had the dongle.
[Android General] Area51©:
I thought already you had to switch off 'Toggle Bluetooth on start' for it to work. Basically without this enabled it makes the connection process less predictable. Reloaded and the phone act as a server and the head unit as a client. So the head unit decides when it wants to connect. It was designed this way by Pioneer so it can't be changed. I found that by toggling the Bluetooth, the head unit sees a new device to connect to and also tries to connect in AppRadio mode. With older head units (AR2 and AR3) you can force a connection attempt from the head unit by going into AppRadio mode, then ignoring the BT connection popup and hitting the screen. With the new ones, you can select "BT Settings" and from there toggle the Bluetooth off and then on manually to force the head unit to look for a connection but that's not really convenient.

Did some experimenting and it seems you can trigger a connection attempt from the HU by switching from tuner to 'APPS' for instance.

Anyway, I am working on adding Chromecast and Miracast support so everything will connect automatically without the need to use any additional app. Currently have a first version that works but it needs improvements. Also will try to make it so that the Bluetooth toggle can still be used.
[Android General] chomorro:
I searched this whole thread but i am not finding my answer, hopefully someone can help me out.

I have a pioneer 4100NEX version 1.03

Verizon Galaxy S4 Version 5.01

Samsung MHL HDMI Adapter

Without rooting i can not get Android Auto OR Appradio to work at all on my head unit. Call up Pioneer and they said the Verizon Specific S4 does not work yet with either program.......

SO before i go out and buy another phone (has to be all cash to keep unlimited everything), i would like to try rooting and see if i can get at least appradio working.

I will root and purchase the appradio unchained app. Will this even work if the stock appradio app cant be recognized?

Can someone please link me to what rom version i am supposed to be using and what root process is recommended? And the process to connect?

Thank you!
[Android General] Area51©:
I wouldn't know why this specific S4 version won't work. All I know is that in general the S4 works with Reloaded. Don't rely too much on what Pioneer support says because they have no idea what they are talking about. Supposedly the S5 doesn't work either but it works fine with Reloaded.

One important thing you need to do is to configure the 'Smartphone settings' correctly as by default they are configured for Iphone by default. Go to Settings->System->Input/Output Settings->Smartphone Setup and set Device to 'Others' and Connection to 'HDMI'. See this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvTU7fVnmRs
[Android General] sgtduckyboy:
Point of clarification, s6 does not work with mhl/tethered connection but it does with casting correct? If course still using Bluetooth and arur as well.

I ask because I'm thinking of upgrading phones. I tried casting my m8 to my chrome cast on tv and it worked great. Is it really that easy to set up and work using Appradio device with it?
[Android General] assmode:
Same issue

I'm running into the exact same problem with the s3. Any luck since this post?
[Android General] Area51©:
Your phone needs to be rooted and SELinux needs to be in permissive mode to be able to use ARU (free version). ARUR (paid version) also needs root but works with SELinux in enforcing mode.
[Android General] chomorro:
Excellent video. Tried it without rooting and it doesn't work. What version android should I be rooting to in order for arur to work? Or does it matter
[Android General] Area51©:
Android version doesn't matter. When you tried it, did you manage to get Bluetooth connected (meaning it shows 'connected' in ARUR)?

Rooted or not, doesn't make any difference for the Bluetooth connection. Basically if you can't get it connected unrooted, it's a waste of time to root.
[Android General] chomorro:
Yes it connects by bluetooth no problem and shows as connected in AR app, just not by USB. I wiped cache and restored to factory settings and that didnt help either. I might have to just get another phone....... i cant find a definitive list of phones with carriers that work on the pioneer head units.

Will rooting help with the USB connection not reading?
[Android General] 400ixl:
Can I check something. Are you talking about connecting to the HU via a USB mirrorlink cable and using ARU/R? If so, no, it won't work as mirrorlink is not supported in the App.
[Android General] chomorro:
No im talking about connecting to a samsung MHL Adapter which is connected to HDMI port on the head unit and USB port 2 on the head unit, and having the settings set to Others and HDMI. All connections are good im just not sure why app radio mode will not engage.
[Android General] miatawnt2b:
I am running an s3 with lollipop daily build. Screen standby hasn't worked for me and lollipop for quite a while. What is everyone using to turn off the phone screen?

_J
[Android General] Area51©:
So when you select the 'HDMI' source (which is meant to show any HDMI input), you don't get to see your phone's screen? If you are running a custom ROM that could be the issue as many do not support MHL properly. If you are using a stock Android version, it could be the MHL adapter. Are you sure it's a genuine Samsung?
[Android General] 400ixl:
First test would be to use the same HDMI lead and MHL adapter and see if it works on a TV to replay the video and sound.
[Android General] nitramus:
Can anybody point me to the right direction please. I have the pioneer avh-x2700bs and having some problem with the mirror link. I know ARU does not mirror link.

Besides calling pioneer, where (forum) would you suggest I go?

The only problem really is that the volumes keeps going to max and we can't figure out what causes this. We keep playing with the settings and eventually the sound comes back normal and we can't see to figure out how or why.

Thanks
[Android General] Area51©:
Must be some feature that is enabled. I believe somebody here had a similar issue and I think it was some mix setting or maybe Mixtrax.
[Android General] nitramus:
I took my courage by 2 hands and called pioneer. Service was great by the way. There is a off for the radio and when mirror link is connected there is an other volume on the screen. You have to set it to off and then everything works normal.

thanks