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[Android General] stargate125645:
It is just like hooking it up to your TV. There is an HDMI port on the back of the head unit. The SlimPort adapter only has 2 open ports...one for the HDMI cable, and one for the USB power (optional). The micro-USB wire coming out of the adapter plugs into your phone. It really is that simple.

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So should I expect it to work with ARUr, then?
[Android General] Area51©:
I think it will work but if not I will fix it. Also there's no calibration yet, so it won't bug you either.

I am working now on implementing a real calibration.
[Android General] stargate125645:
Does anyone have any advice at all in getting the Google Now "OK, Google" hotphrase to work through the head unit microphone on 4.4.2? I have the proper BT setting and enabled Google Now to be activated from any screen. The phone microphone seems to be extra sensitive for that phrase, but not normal command speech (so I wonder if people think their head unit is picking up the command when it really is the phone; even when my phone is in the dash storage bin it still hears it). I can tell it is not the BT microphone on the head unit because tapping the head unit microphone does not make the halo around the microphone icon on the screen move, while it does when I do it on the phone itself.

Good news, then! I just rooted, so I will test it over lunch and let you now.
[Android General] AliMusa:
So the HDMI cable gets connected to the back of the head unit, then the other end gets connected to the slimport, the USB cable connects to the slimport, but how does the power adapter come into play? Also, what power adapter is the best choice? I found THIS ONE but it doesn't have very good reviews.
[Android General] stargate125645:
The USB cable that is sticking out of the adapter plugs into your phone. There is also a USB port on the adapter that supplies power to the phone while you are connected to the adapter. It is not needed, but recommended to help keep your phone battery charged (or at least reduce power usage while mirroring).

I bought my USB power supply off ebay well over a year ago, so I cannot comment on what people are buying now. My only suggestion is to get one that is hard wired to a power source. You can, however, use the USB port on the head unit to supply power if you wish for a simpler setup; it just doesn't supply as much power as dedicated power supply would.
[Android General] AliMusa:
So the USB cable sticking out from the Slimport plugs into my phone, correct? So the HDMI cable plugs into the head unit and to the other end of the Slimport? But how do the Micro USB cable and the 12V to 5V USB power adapter come into play if the phone is already plugged into the Slimport? I feel stupid asking these questions because I feel like the answer should be obvious but for some reason I'm having difficulty understanding this setup.
[Android General] poopsmith777:
The Slimport connector plugs into your phone. The micro USB connector runs from the Slimport adapter to your choice of power (hard wired 12V->5V regulator or cig lighter adapter style charger)

EDIT: lol, juuuuuust beat you guys to the punch :D :good:
[Android General] Area51©:
The HDMI adapter also has a micro USB input. So you connect the micro USB cable to that and the other end to the USB power adapter or the HU.
[Android General] texbuck:
As he wrote, they plug into the slimport adapter. This is optional, but highly recommended to lessen the amount of discharge from your phone battery.
[Android General] AliMusa:
Okay, so let me try this again. The HDMI goes from the head unit into the Slimport. The Micro USB cable attached to the Slimport connects to my phone. The slimport also has a Micro USB port where the separate Micro USB cable connects. The other end of the Micro USB cable has a regular USB plug which connects into the power adapter. Is that correct?

Also, what do you guys mean when you say a hardwired power adapter?
[Android General] poopsmith777:
A hardwired power adapter can be wired to a fusebox or directly to your car battery. The system is just a 12V to 5V regulator with an acceptable current output (my Edotech is 1.2A output at the micro USB connector)
[Android General] AliMusa:
Thanks for the picture, lol. So if my car has a built in USB port in the center console of my car will that be good enough?
[Android General] poopsmith777:
That is debatable. It depends on the specs for the USB port. If you tell me the model of the car, I'm sure we could find the specs for that particular port. The benefit of a direct wired charger is you know the current output you will receive. The USB port in the back of the headunit is over 1A if I remember correctly but some have reported better luck with a hardwired charger. It just depends if you care about losing battery charge enough to do something about it ;)
[Android General] AliMusa:
I tried googling it but wasn't able to find anything. It's a 2015 Subaru WRX.
[Android General] Area51©:
This is an overview picture (USB power connected to HU).
[Android General] poopsmith777:
Yeah, your guess is as good as mine. Might just have to try it out to see how it does
[Android General] AliMusa:
See, I really like this idea. I feel like it makes for a cleaner install. Does the AppRadio 3 have enough power to charge the phone properly?

EDIT: Did some searching and came across a CNET article that says: On the back end, there's a new, fixed USB pigtail with 5V/1A power output, making it useful for charging MHL, HDMI, and MirrorLink devices while in use.

Will this be enough?

Also, can I use THIS or THIS, instead of the power adapter, if the back of the head unit is not enough?
[Android General] Area51©:
As long as it can deliver 2A it's fine. My Nexus 4 mains charger can deliver 1.2A so 1A from the AR seems not enough. Note that you will probably need a fast charging kernel to be able to charge more than 0.5A.

Another thing you might need is a handbrake bypass.
[Android General] AliMusa:
This is all the accessories I have planned to buy with the head unit. I believe it's all there:

1. AppRadio 3

2. Slimport SP1003

3. 5ft 28AWG High Speed HDMI® Cable w/Ferrite Cores

4. MicroByPass Video In Motion Parking Brake Bypass

5. ASWC-1

6. Metra 95-8902 Dash Kit

7. 20 Pin Harness with VSS wire

8. Micro USB charging wire (does it have to be charge only?)

9. Either the power adapter or cigarette lighter charger

And no matter what charger I use, I'll have to use a kernel that enables fast charging?
[Android General] stargate125645:
Yes, a fastcharge kernel is required if I'm not mistaken. If Scosche has the same dash kit, go with them. Metra is trash. If PAC has the same SWC interface, go with them. Again, Metra is trash.
[Android General] AliMusa:
Damn, I always see Metra and SWC recommended. I'll have to find the alternatives that you posted then. What's wrong with Metra and SWC though? And what benefits do the alternatives you mentioned have? Thanks for letting me know! :)
[Android General] stargate125645:
Metra support is absolutely horrible, and they do not stand behind their products. They also take less care to match stock configuration, preferring instead a one-kit-fits-all-models approach (e.g. expect to see fake buttons if trim levels other than yours have them). If your dash has any complications to it, don't expect Metra's kit to fit nicely - if at all. Their Axxess SWC (also a Metra product, or is at least associated with them) often does not have up-to-date firmware on it (for example, my 2011 Sonata - 4 YEARS OLD FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! - did not have programming for the AR3, while the PAC kit did). Metra's products may very well work for your application, but after my experience with them I avoid them at all costs and will do what I can to have others do the same. Metra will even ban you from their Facebook page so you cannot point out product flaws through seeking help.
[Android General] poopsmith777:
I would personally go with a charge only cable. However, if you get a direct hardwire kit going, you will probably have enough length to forgo needing to purchase a micro USB charging wire ;)

Yeah, I found that the Scosche dash kit was much better than the Metra offering for my GTO. No complaints here!
[Android General] petard:
Will there be a way to specify which region the AR touch screen should map to?

I'm trying to hook my tablet up to the AppRadio but the aspect ratio of the tablet is 16:10. I used SecondScreen to make it render at 16:9 which makes it look right on the AppRadio but the touch from the AppRadio is still mapped to 16:10, meaning the top and bottom of the AR screen causes touches outside of the screen bounds.
[Android General] tauzins:
whoops didnt notice that sorry, nah i was just curious since beta 16 has been out for a while and ive been using that since forever with my appradio 2 it works much better than arliberator. what would be a cool integration however would be an option to turn screen off like how second screen does.
[Android General] AliMusa:
What's the PAC module called? I'm not able to find it for my car. I found the dash kit but not the steering wheel control module.

Also, does the aswc-1 work with appradio and Arunchained?
[Android General] dredq:
Axxess and Metra

Totally agree. I put in an Axxess unit and it was a complete headache. Customer support was useless. Not to pleased with the Metra face plate. Had to cut it. It looks ok and fits ok now, but you should not have to cut it to make it fit.
[Android General] petard:
I also used an Axxess unit. I replaced my PAC with it. The PAC was super easy to install, the Axxess was very annoying to. The reason I switched is because the Axxess supports long press functions while the PAC did not. The manual for the Axxess had many errors especially the color of the LEDs that should be flashing. Also setup didn't work and I talked with customer support after 30 minutes of hold and they were EXTREMELY rude and unhelpful. I finally did the manual setup, managing to get through the incorrect color listed in the manual. The PAC on the other hand was nearly plug and play.
[Android General] dredq:
PAC

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_541SWIRC/PAC-SWI-RC.html?tp=3405
[Android General] jalyst:
@ Area51

Re this chat we had from approx. #301 to #305... Is anything clearer on that front yet?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622795&page=31

Must we still use only the AppRadio head-units, or can we now use other Pioneer head-units?
[Android General] Area51©:
That was my idea too but today I thought steering wheel controls can't be that difficult. So I made my SWC emulator (just a cable and a few resistors) and traced what messages are sent. Now I am writing a bit of code to handle the swc messages. When that's done there is indeed only one last item to do and that's to get the GPS working. I will start working on that tomorrow. Hoping to get the major part of that implemented this weekend.
[Android General] scumfromohio:
What is an allshare cast? I hate to ask a stupid question but I have an s4 and I can't seem to get this to work to well. The app works great but the slightest movement and my phone disconnects. I tried an mdk rom same outcome. I have the Samsung mhl to hdmi adapter, so I tried ordering an aftermarket one, but if the Samsung one doesn't work I'm not getting my hopes up.
[Android General] Area51©:
This only works on Pioneer AppRadios .
[Android General] s0uli:
Cool Area!!! It seams as that you really spend your whole vacation to work on the ARU app ;). I only can say thank you for that and i hope that the people here will buy you some coffee's!

So come on guys... let us buy this nice guy some coffee's because this software is pre alpha and what i've read the new version work great and not much and it is almost same as ARL. We all know what the cost are for ARU and so let's show Area your respect with a small donation ;))

Can't waite to make my tests tomorrow ;)
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
Hi Area,

would you consider adding new features. Like implement built in the "screen standby" feature.... Just throwing it out there:) lol.... Thinking if ARU could have all the needed components built in (now that rotation locker is in place). and u get bored after u get the wheel and GPS fixed :)
[Android General] Area51©:
Well, I hope you don't mind but I don't think so. GPS is the last thing that I will do and then only bug fixes. Right now I am working my a$$ off to get this thing finished and get my life back. Spent way too much time on it already. I am not complaining because it's really fun to pull something off that seems almost impossible to other people but after this I really need a break.
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
I dont mind at all. Fully understandable.

i am just happy for the fact i got a kick ass HU thanks to u :)

Focus on the last 2 issues and take all the vacation u need lol :)

Maybe you would consider putting this on the play store and then push updated there instead of only this thread.

think of how many ppl have no idea there is a proper replacement to ARL
[Android General] Area51©:
I can't put this in the play store. It's a hacked application. I am wondering if I might get problems with this already. Maybe Pioneer will send out some ninjas to get me:crying:. There's a guy who did a smilar thing with the apple version of this app. I don't think he had any problems with it though. I guess Pioneer realizes that they can't stop it and actually they will sell more AppRadios because of this modded app.
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
If u get into problems, let me know :) i have combat experience lol :)

I highly doubt u will get into trouble... its like saying "microbypass" gona get into trouble for selling the AR3 bypass.... its still sell like hot cakes and no issues ever come to them... i doubt it will ever come to u...

like u said.... the AR3 without ARU is just another simple radio..... i waited a long time to switch from my x940bt, as soon as i saw ur progress i bought the AR3.... betcha there are many more like me....
[Android General] papa3r:
disable audio mix on the radio setting menu...:cyclops:
[Android General] lpasq:
ARU is an elegant hack of AppRadio App Mode and if it stays simple, the better off we are that the dev might maintain it through this current generation of Pioneer AppRadios. Simply my opinion.
[Android General] Area51©:
There are quite some users, arunchained.011.apk has 434 downloads now.
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
nice stats !! :)
[Android General] Area51©:
0.12 has to catch up.
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
LOL

im sure it will :)
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
I cannot wait to get home and get some time to try this out.. I am really hoping the touch controls work on my android stick..
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
Out of curiosity... why would u and alike rather use android stick rather then ur phone? ... just wondering :)
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
there are a few reasons..

My set-up currently uses my RAZR MAXX, I just changed to a new Droid MAXX (no hard wire connection for HDMI). I could try the WiDi function on the MAXX but then I need to root the phone and get a PTV3000 or Allshare, but I prefer a a wire connection for this. When I was using this over the summer my phone when plugged in would get HOT, now I was using Screen Standby (when it actually worked correctly) but it still got hot. Also I am not sure the hands free of the AR2 is the greatest, some have complained when on the phone with me.

The AR2 is in my summer fun car and I thought if I had a Stick, then I could potentially just install NAVFREE and have nav without data, or if I need data I can hotspot my phone, I foudn when I hot spot my phone, even plugged in charging it does not get nearly as hot as it plugged in running my AR2

with the stick, I eliminate screen standby but I have no quite decided how to power the Stick, meaning do I leave it on all the time? or do figure out a task to turn it off or put it to sleep? I have a battery power pack I could use to power the device in a sleep state, then the load/drain on the car will be less.

One thing that really bothers me is the display brightness and how washed out is looks from my RAZR, I have not looked at it with the Stick, but it seems much better in the pioneer app then the android homes screen while using ARL or ARU, so I think it is more in the display output then the app for connection..

IF this does not work, I will probably end up using my RAZR MAXX and then hot spot it as needed
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
Thank you for the explanation :)
[Android General] stargate125645:
It is bittersweet to see people realize Metra is trash and agree with me... Petard, long press works with the PAC unit for the AR3 and my car.

AliMusa, if you search for PAC steering wheel control, you will find their website. The device I have is SWI-RC, I believe. Perhaps you should pay for an installer to do this stuff for you...
[Android General] petard:
I had the PAC SWI-RC. There was nothing in the manual regarding long press and long pressing wasn't doing anything with my radio or ARU.
[Android General] stargate125645:
Long press will change the radio station via seek, so I know it works at least for my car. The Axxess actually had less compatibility for me. Whether ARU does anything depends upon whether the head unit accepts the input. For example, neither AR2 nor AR3 have voice activation button support.
[Android General] petard:
Which head unit do you have? I have the SPH-DA110.

I actually can't remember the specifics. I think maybe the up and down controls were doing a long-press function but none of the other buttons did. And it wasn't configurable. I do not believe single-pressing up or down were changing my tracks when using ARU, I had to long press to do that. All in all I was able to get my buttons to work almost exactly as I wanted them using the Axxess but I couldn't with the PAC.
[Android General] stargate125645:
It must not like your car. I have an AR3 and a 2011 Sonata. PAC is supposedly customizable, but I'm glad you got things to work as desired. Nothing can be more frustrating!
[Android General] AliMusa:
I Googled the PAC and came across a lot of people saying that it has lag issues. The threads were pretty old though. Does it still have lag issues?
[Android General] gdirwin:
Yes - I use Google Now with Appradio3, Cyanogenmod 11 ROM nightly (4.4.4) on Galaxy S4, Samsung MHL adapter.

Do a google search for "okay google anywhere" and this will unlock a setting which allows the " okay google" phrase to be recognized from any screen. Somehow just doing the search unlocks these settings (which are normally greyed out).

I tend to back out of ARU once it runs and connects, then use Car Home Ultra when driving.

Voice dialing, voice navigation and all other Google Now features seem to work well...
[Android General] stargate125645:
I've never had problems with it. I have had problems with Axxess not working in cold weather.

It is enabled already. The problem is that the head unit microphone isn't the microphone listening for it.
[Android General] gdirwin:
Mine definitely uses the AR mic (phone is in the glove box) - sound quality is good. I do not recall any tricky settings... In my Bluetooth options for the paired AR device I have "use phone audio" checked but not the media option... Sorry - not much help.
[Android General] stargate125645:
You'd be surprised what it can hear. Maybe it is a 4.4.4 feature. Thanks for trying!
[Android General] 400ixl:
As I have put many times already to your question, Google Now does not work reliably with the AR mic until version 4.4.3 where they made some major bluetooth fixes in Android. You may get intermittent success with 4.4.2 but doubt it will be very often.

Even on 4.4.4 it can be hit and miss occasionally, haven't worked out why yet.
[Android General] popp12:
Appradio 3 Flicker S3 4.4.2 Rooted ARU w/ touch

I have a appradio 3 with ARU on a Sprint Samsung S3 Rooted but all Stock rom and kernel with a legitimate MHL Samsung

I was on 4.3 with mirroring no flicker worked perfect with touch and no flicker or snow. Thanks Area51.

I upgraded to 4.4.2 OTA and rerooted. I lost touch but NOW I HAVE A LITTLE SCREEN FLICKER. Not on home screen but “in apps” but no snow. I went back to pioneer’s appradio app no modifications to the phone. And I still had the flicker. So I knew it wasn’t ARU and 4.4.2 together it must just be 4.4.2. I am 99% sure it is not the MHL because what are the odds the exact time I upgraded to 4.4.2 it goes out.

I wanted touch for ARU so Removed Knox with bloat ware remover and SELinuxmodechanger is permissive and I got touch back. I was pretty excited that so long story short I have ARU on 4.4.2 with touch but a little in “app flicker”.

Any Ideas?

Thanks
[Android General] Area51©:
Look here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54256243&postcount=6031

It seems to help.
[Android General] stargate125645:
OK, sassypants. Someone gave conflicting information, so I asked for clarification and received none. And Google Now works great with the AR3; just not the hotphrase, so you weren't exactly explicit either.
[Android General] AliMusa:
Can anyone comment about the PortaPow Charge Only Micro USB Cable? Is it good or is there a better option?
[Android General] TB13:
It's Knox. I was having screen flicker and no touch, I disabled Knox and everything works perfectly now. Even though you unistalled the app, you still have to disable it in the terminal.
[Android General] stargate125645:
Terminal?
[Android General] TB13:
Android Terminal Emulator, download it from the play store.

Then do this, copied from the second post

Possible fix 1:

First install an app called Android Terminal Emulator then open a terminal and type

the following lines pressing enter after each line:

su

pm disable com.sec.knox.seandroid

Now wait a bit till knox is killed and finally type:

setenforce 0
[Android General] jdpdata:
that's one I use, charges my Nexus 5 about 1% per 10 minutes when my phone is using Maps/Google Music.

If I don't use any apps, just basic mirroring, it charges very fast...about 1% per every couple minutes.

Highly recommended. Of course, I use Franco Fast charge kernel.
[Android General] Turbodanc:
Hi, ive just setup my appradio2 usig your unchained app which is great! But i have one issue and thats the main home screen mirrored off my galaxy S4 isnt showing up right on the radio, its sort of half off the screen on the left side. Is there a fix for this?
[Android General] stargate125645:
Can you take a picture of it? I'm not sure if you mean stuff is cut off, for example. (If that is the case, by the way, change your launcher to Apex or an equivalent and then change the icon layout until it is drawn correctly.)

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Good to know, thanks! I kept my S3 on 4.1.2 to avoid all this hassle, and then I upgraded to my LG G3, but I know a lot of people with Galaxy S3 phones so I'm bound to get asked.
[Android General] cslee_work:
Where did you buy the genuine SP1003. I bought one on amazon. Not sure if it's genuine. also where did you buy the HDMI cable.
[Android General] stargate125645:
People say to get a ferrite core one from Monoprice, but I've had excellent luck with Bluejeans cable. I stick with them even though they are a bit more expensive - American company, and all that.
[Android General] evillela2001:
I have the same cable too. I have everything stock except root and it still charges my phone very quickly. Good cable
[Android General] AliMusa:
Can I use JUST the fast charge? I used to use franco kernel but had issues with weird audio sounds happening every now and then so I stopped using it.

Do you have any kernel installed? Or just stock?
[Android General] evillela2001:
Stock kernel
[Android General] AliMusa:
Do you have the power adpter, or are you using a car charger?
[Android General] evillela2001:
Car charger but it is a 2amp version.
[Android General] AliMusa:
Would you mind linking it to me? I think I'd rather use a car charger than the power adapter if the car charger will work the same.
[Android General] evillela2001:
http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8Z689/

I might have an old version of this one as I bought this over a year ago.