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[Android General] stargate125645:
Is there a guide for setting up this with an HDMI stick? I think the easiest solution anymore is to use an HDMI stick that automatically tethers to my phone when I get in the car. It'd be nice if I could have an HDMI stick that has microSD card storage, too, for all my music. Not sure I want to sacrifice phone call ability though.

I also still haven't seen anyone confirm what does and doesn't work with the microphone on the AppRadio 3...
[Android General] jdpdata:
+1.

My Nexus 5 is not stable with this setup. Keeps overheating and GPS is really weak.

I'm thinking about trying USB stick. Is there such a thing as USB stick with built-in GPS?

Ugh really bummed my setup is not as stable as some of you guys.
[Android General] Area51©:
No. What is meant is an Android device that has HDMI output only and is used to make a dumb tv smart. Like this one

About 5 people reported in the survey that they have a Note 3 working.
[Android General] Area51©:
HDMI sticks have their own "challenges". You have to remember it's Chinese stuff so the hardwware isn't too bad but the software (especially the drivers) is pretty crappy. I bought one to try it out. When I connected it to my tv for testing it seemed to work ok. But when connected to my AR there was one very annoying problem: slow bluetooth. Sometimes it would work well but mostly it was terribly slow. That means that when you touch something it would show seconds later. I tried several Android versions and always had the same problem. Anyway, it seems it's working for some people though. Maybe I just had bad luck.
[Android General] djjerrymcgee:
Awesome reply, thank you very much. I've been away from AR/ARU for a bit and am now just catching back up, work has been so busy I don't get to enjoy my toys. So, what Im guessing here is some people are using the HDMI sticks connected to the head AR, wow, I have a chromecast wonder if that will work. but first I have to figure out whats up with the Note 3 unable to connect, very agravating. Keep up the good/great work people and thank you again for the reply's!
[Android General] stargate125645:
Why are you not using AppRadio GPS?

Guess I'll be stuck with a phone, then. The idea of not having to plug in my phone is nice but not worth more head ache when the current setup works great. Do you happen to have an AR3? It'd be nice to have a true answer on the Google Now voice recognition stuff, Google Maps, etc.
[Android General] strikeru97:
Any possible way with the avic device f950bt or avic-f50bt?

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mit Tapatalk
[Android General] jdpdata:
Are you ask why I don't use AR GPS app? Well because it sucks and I prefer Google Maps birds-eye-view of traffic ahead during my commute.

And I have to tether my N5 internal GPS because my HU x8500 doesn't have built-in GPS antennae.

I was able to use voice dictation to reply to an email yesterday. Seems to work well over the microphone and my phone was in glovebox so it's definitely picking voice from HU mic. Voice calls seems fine too, my wife didn't complain she couldn't hear me. Haven't tried with Google Now yet.
[Android General] stargate125645:
The lack of a built-in GPS for your head unit answers my question.

Regarding voice stuff, could you try with Google Now, and Maps? That would be awesome!
[Android General] jdpdata:
Okay going home in few minutes I'll try it with Google Now and Maps... Will report back
[Android General] crash822:
I had to switch from 4.3 to 4.4.2 to get screen standby to work. To answer your questions, I'm having no issue with ARU and 4.4.2, running slimkat on my att GS4
[Android General] jdpdata:
So I tried voice command via Google Now on my x8500. It's slow but works fine. Here's a short demo video. My phone was in glove box so indeed it's picked up my voice on the HU mic.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaLLnlGO2Uk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Android General] flyboy1100:
I thought slim didn't support mhl, or are you connecting via other means? I love my slimkat and really don't want to go back to tw.

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Edit: i see where you say you are using the pioneer kit so no HDMI?
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

I am one of them, where HDMI stick works perfect for!!, but as [MENTION=266368]area51[/MENTION] says you will need custom firmware, but there are plenty out on the net so that is not an issue. I have no Bluetooth lack, my stick are oc on CPU and RAM without extra cooling, so I think that it works as fast as my Samsung S4 phone. One thing that is a pain are connecting stick and a ordinary phone to appradio at the same time it works, yes but most of the time you need more luck than skills to do that.

PS!! the biggest time killer are changing DPI on app to app basic, I have never installed a ROM, including stock firmware that fits our 7 inch screen application and text needs to be changed.

Basmand

basmand
[Android General] crash822:
Every aosp rom I have tried available for the gs4 supports mhl. The pioneer kit uses an mhl adapter connected to hdmi to the back of the head unit. I had to buy the adapter for the mhl for it to work though. It is called EPL-FU10BEBSTD, I found one on amazon for $10 http://www.amazon.com/Original-Sams...qid=1393414828&sr=8-3&keywords=EPL-FU10BEBSTD
[Android General] andybrumz:
Hi

Every since I tried to connect my note 3 with the net gear pvt3000 I have been unable to connect my phone properly to the HU even using a MHL connection. I have tried un-pairing re-pairing reseting both phone and HU. The phone will mirror to the HU but the touches are not registered. The phone will not connect as a media device..when I tick the connect as media box it unticks itself after a few seconds....does anyone have any ideas do you think it could be rom related as im willing to try anything....I did change kernals to a stock one as I was running a modded kernal which wouldn't alloe me to screen mirror over the netgear pvt3000 but have since changed back....

Any help would be appreciated
[Android General] flyboy1100:
I will try it on my note 2 when my appradio3 shows up before installing in my car. Maybe I will get lucky
[Android General] TEK112:
All AOSP ROMs I have tried HDMI is broken for the Note 2. Only touchwiz ROMs support HDMI.
[Android General] flyboy1100:
Darn.

Im reading through entire thread, but only on page 8 so far. Can you tell me if I need the pioneer cable + Samsung mhl (official)or can I just use the Samsung mhl and skip pioneer cable?
[Android General] TEK112:
I used the pioneer cable with a knockoff Samsung 5-11 pin mhl adapter. I occasionally get cutting out of the video. My recommendation is to get a good hdmi cable and the official Samsung mhl adapter. Also, if you want the phone to charge properly hardwire a power to USB inverter to the car and don't use the USB to the head unit.
[Android General] flyboy1100:
ya, my plan was to buy a few of those hardwired usb's (2 for in cars, 1 for my motorcycle)

I was hoping i could just use a good hdmi off monoprice and skip the pioneer mhl cable, but i read somewhere early in this thread, that there are clips or something on the pioneer cable?
[Android General] SwissGalaxy:
What was the problem with Screen Satndby in 4.3?
[Android General] stargate125645:
Thank you very much! It is still worth the upgrade to 3, even if it's an extra 10-second wait. Much safer to set stuff up with voice than fingers.

Is that how it typically performs in applications, speed-wise? Finally, does a steering wheel control voice activation button work, by chance? It'd be nice to be able to press it again and tell it to call someone, for example.
[Android General] jdpdata:
It's much faster in the app alone when not connected to the HU.

I guessing the sluggishness is due to poor GPS/3G signal when connected to SlimPort adapter. I'm experimenting different phone position to hopefully improve GPS signal. It's currently sitting in my glove box.
[Android General] stargate125645:
That would make sense. I don't suppose you have a steering wheel voice activation button?
[Android General] jdpdata:
No steering wheel controls. I could always create a widget on phone to launch voice communication
[Android General] petr_1:
Iconbit toucan duo ARU

Hi,

I'm trying to get married Appradio3 and Iconbit Toucan Duo Plus on Amlogic chip.

But touches does not appear where they supposed to be.

As result worthless...

Any ideas what to check?

BR, Petr

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3-H4Jvzfxc[/YOUTUBE]
[Android General] TEK112:
The Pioneer cable is a 5 pin MHL connection. You need an 11 pin MHL connection. There are adapters, but are usually bound to have issues. The best result is the official Samsung MHL adapter.
[Android General] Area51©:
Which version are you using? You should use the "stick" version: here.

If you can do a calibration but after that you get no touch it means your Android device is not properly rooted.
[Android General] jdpdata:
So I think I've found a solution for my overheating issues.

I found this modded Screen Standby app http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50428136&postcount=1112 that works with Nexus 5.

I also run custom Franco Kernel to allows Per App Mode. I set CPU to throttle down to 1036Mhz when running Google Maps.

Both of these measures has drastically decrease CPU temperature down. It used to shootup to 120'F when I'm using Maps, then eventually shutdown.

Now it sits comfortably at 85F for my entire 1hr commute with Maps running. Even with CPU throttled down, I see no performance degradation.

Touch response is very good. I still have to test when on longer trips to determine reliability. So far it's good for at least 1 hr.

I'm still having weak GPS signal, but currently experimenting different placement of the phone to hopefully improve GPS strength.

Very please with results so far. Hopefully these tips helps someone with heat issues when using ARU.
[Android General] petr_1:
I use 15 stick version.

I do calibration, but after touches are shown in different places. Sometimes it looks axes are inverted, sometime just as needed then can be mirrored.
[Android General] dalingrin:
You can by all means use Screen Standby but why not just use tasker to write 0 into /sys/class/backlight/*/brightness.

This is what I'm doing with my LG G2 and it works great.
[Android General] jdpdata:
Because I'm a noob with Tasker. That sounds like a better solution.

Do you mind showing me how to do that with Tasker?

I already have basic profiles setup.
[Android General] Area51©:
I don't know why. It works fine on my Nexus 4.
[Android General] strikeru97:
Today i got new mhl adapter original HTC m490 zero problems with appradio 2 but I sold it today...

How compatible is ARU to avic models?

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mit Tapatalk
[Android General] stargate125645:
Can anyone confirm or deny AppRadio 3 voice control through steering wheel button? That's the last remaining hurdle...
[Android General] Area51©:
It works with the f950bt or avic-f50bt. Only thing is, you can't the GPS from the HU on your phone. Pioneer blocked that. They want you to buy new maps for the built in navigation.
[Android General] flyboy1100:
Right, that is is my plan. But I can just use an HDMI from monoprice, right?

I played wit the ar3 in a store today. Seems OK, the new pioneers are more responsive though, particularly the 3600bhs. I really liked that I could do Pandora over BT rather than plugging in for the ar3. But I don't recall if they do mirrorlink on android. For sure it doesn't have the HDMI input.
[Android General] TEK112:
Any cable will do, but don't go too cheap. Unlike home theatre cables this cable has to endure extreme temperatures and vibrations.
[Android General] jdpdata:
I got HDMI cable with ferrite core from Monoprice. Works good.

I don't think the newer x600BHS models supports Advanced Android mirroring. That's why I stuck with the 2013 models - AVH-x8500BHS.
[Android General] flyboy1100:
Right. Thanks, those ones with the ferrite cores are what I normally use, I should have one laying around too

Is the 8500 like the ar3, or does it support Pandora over Bluetooth?

Up to page 16 now, this thread is huge

Still not 100% liking the idea of always needing to plug in my phone
[Android General] jdpdata:
x8500 is similar to AR3 but has some upgrade worth looking at.

Primary 2 USB ports, HD Radio, customizable illuminations colors, better 8 band EQ, Dual Zone support, SD-card slot.

It's a beast of a Head Unit and works great with ARU.

It's same price as AR3.

It does lack built-in GPS though. So determine if that's important to you vs all the other upgrade I listed above.

My Nexus 5 GPS is ok for navigation but it seems weak when I plugin SlimPort adapter. It occasionally "gets loss" for a brief 10 seconds or so, but then picks up GPS signal again. I"m still experimenting ways to improve GPS signal on my N5.

You can read up complete Detail on Crutchfield site.

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-GN7Xvokv4Ji/p_130X850BHS/Pioneer-AVH-X8500BHS.html#overview-tab

Not sure if it support Pandora over BT, but it does work in AppRadio mode.

You have to start Pandora first on the phone then it will work thru the HU.

I don't use Pandora too much, but if I did, I imagine I could create a Tasker task to open Pandora App when HDMI plugging in.

GL with your research. I read the entire thing before purchasing all my parts. Good info in here. Check out AR Liberator forums too for more info.
[Android General] flyboy1100:
darn you, that looks really nice!!! I will probably go with that instead just due to the 24bit DAC. it looks like pandora should work through bt too, but need more research. is the screen multi-touch?
[Android General] jdpdata:
Not sure if it's multi touch. Why would you need that on a HU? Most menu only requires one touch. Unless you want to play games on it?

Yeah the 8500 is way better than AR3 IMO. Not sure why I don't see more ppl use it with ARU.

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Question for Area51. If my HU lacks GPS (AVH-X8500BHS) should I unchecked "Start GPS injector" in aru settings menu? I turn off seems to improved my weak GPS signal.
[Android General] flyboy1100:
on appradio forums (world? i can't remember) there was a thread on it, it is multitouch. I was only wondering for pinch to zoom in maps or something. no plans for games.

only thing i'm stuck on is the pandora thing, need more research, but overall it is a better unit so no matter what I will be ordering
[Android General] jdpdata:
Oh yeah, you're right. Pinch to Zoom in Google Maps definitely works. I used it today many times.

What's your qualms about Pandora? You just need to launch Pandora first on the x8500.

Like i said, a simple Tasker task can take care of that very easily.

I agonized between AR3 and x8500 too. Ultimately I decided all the extra features was worth forgoing the built-in GPS of the AR3.

I'm very happy with my unit. Can't believe how cheap things has gotten in aftermarket car stereo.

Few years ago I bought the first AVIC Z1...cost me 4x as much as what the x8500 costs now.

And that thing is a piece of crap compares to the newer electronics.

Good Luck. Feel free to ask me anything else you want to know about the x8500.
[Android General] flyboy1100:
i've been trying to find a new streaming service, but i keep ending back up on pandora after leaving Sirius a few weeks back (overpriced, too many repeats) pandora is a good mix between audio quality and price. but 99% of the time that is what I will listen too. If i am driving my 41 mile commute to work, plugging in the phone to listen would be acceptable, but if i am running errands with multiple stops. I just want to leave my phone in my pocket and have it auto connect, and be able to do thumbs up and thumbs down from the screen. I played with a 3600bhs today and it works there, but obviously no where near the level of unit as the 8500bhs. but the information is conflicting on whether or not it works this way.

anyway, my other reason for wanting this is for the times i use maps or torque etc. it would be nice to have it on a 7" screen built in. i am 100% ok with having to plug in the phone and use arU for that!:)

but the EQ, the DAC, HD Radio (if i ever chose to use it, there isn't much around me currently) all that makes it a much better buy

order was placed btw! should be here by monday:fingers-crossed:
[Android General] jdpdata:
Congrats man! Good choice.

I hear you about plugging/unplugging the phone, it gets tiresome and I fear it will wear out the SlimPort cable or worse the phone's charging port.

Hopefully in the near future, someone will come up with a better wireless solution that doesn't lag.
[Android General] Guntert:
making and answer phone on hu

Has there been a work around or something g for this? I have sg3 and it works great. I am using arliberator but willing to try something new. I can't stand how the hu answers or makes calls. I can't use key pad once call is in progress, I can't use any fictions that I need to use when on the phone.. any ideas?
[Android General] sjorge3442:
I remember reading ARLiberator was having issues with 4.4. How does ARUnchained do? I've been holding off on flashing a new rom strictly for this reason.
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
I'm on 442 aokp zero issues
[Android General] mrapoc:
Was really looking into getting an AR2, AR3 or equivalent and using something like this for Spotify/Maps integration....but then I read the headunit doesn't like USB hard drives....I wanted to connect my large collection for "offline" playback.

Is it true neither of these headunits support a simple feature?

Hard drive/usb flash drive for "offline tracks"

Phone connection for maps/navigation and streaming services.

Cheers
[Android General] dutchronnie:
Bluetooth media connection lost on galaxy s4

Hope that somebody can help.

I have an appradio 3, Samsung galaxy S4 rooted with ARunchaind installed. and a HDMI adapter.

Sometimes i can make an connection, but most of the time my bluetooth connection is lost. not the phone connection but the media connection.

On the galaxy i have the standard rom.

The HDMI adapter is oke.

I think it is the galaxy s4 what is causing the problems.

Is there a solution to fix the bluetooth connection?
[Android General] jdpdata:
Don't know how large your music collection is, but my AVH-X8500 does support SDCard upto 32GB Fat32.

Haven't hookup up an USB HD yet though.

I have several thousand songs collection on SD and it's playing them well.

I also have an iPod Nano 8GB hookup to 2nd USB input for more offline music.
[Android General] stargate125645:
No one on voice control from steering wheel?

People overplay the effect of DACs, especially in a car environment. Don't let that make your decision for you. The source quality of the music matters a lot more.
[Android General] tech by trade:
If you are playing music from MP3 instead of CD's, you aren't really concerned about music quality. Even more so if you are listening to music via Bluetooth. I also don't think the DAC should be your deciding factor. I know myself, I haven't touched a CD or a DVD in 5 years. I do use GPS, Netflix, and hands free law up here makes the Mic invaluable.
[Android General] flyboy1100:
While true, I really liked the 24bit burr browns in my now 7yr old deh-780mp in my other car. That one had a 16 band eq. The 8 band is ok too in the 8500bhs. I really didn't Like the idea of a 5 band. It wasn't just the dac that sold me. But if I dont like it I will return it fir the ar3

It should be here tomorrow :)
[Android General] stargate125645:
You should be using the EQ on the phone anyway. Pioneer's EQ sucks for anything but macro changes. EQ bands should also not be a deciding factor. Just because something performed well on a current setup does not mean you will notice its absence, but if the presence of the DACs makes you feel better then go for it. They won't hurt.
[Android General] bigcid10:
what program did you use to root it

I just upgraded mine today ,is there a root yet ? thanks
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
Oh man that was a long time ago.... I think I used motochoper.
[Android General] andybrumz:
At last ive finally got my note 3 back up and running with the HU. Not too sure how I did it. Tried 3 different roms and found that it worked with omega rom v9. Maybe it was either rom or kernel related. Just so relieved to have it working again
[Android General] deux2k5:
My note is doing the same thing connects fine but the touch screen does not work I'm on 4.4 btw
[Android General] jdpdata:
GPS is pitifully weak when I'm connected to HU, thinking about getting this BT GPS receiver

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018YZ836...UTF8&colid=2S6M44D6R15NE&coliid=IVU1XTIWK4QKA

Will this work with ARU?
[Android General] andybrumz:
Thats the issue I had ...im on 4.4.2 aswell...my only advice is that try changing roms...I was on xnote first but I think when I flashed the latest version it broke something...I then tried sweetrom with no joy and finally I tried omega v9 and it works.
[Android General] unknownprotocols:
Monoprice dot Com has cables that work. I am using one of my appradio and Nexus 5.

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Mahdi on Nexus 5 works for you? I couldn't even get bluetooth to pair with it on Mahdi. Omnirom pairs, but then I have to manually tell it to connect in settings. Are you using a different kernel?
[Android General] deux2k5:
I gots sprint thought lol no omega for me and theres only 1 other 4.4 rom which im gonna try in a few
[Android General] jdpdata:
Yeah, I'm running Mahdi Rom with Franco Kernel r33 on my N5. No problems with connections.

Occasionally I'll get no touch on HU, but cycling BT usually fixes it.

My only issue now is weak GPS signal, but I'm getting external BT GPS try to see if I can get better signal and hopefully decrease heating up my phone too.
[Android General] Medic97:
If I'm using the allshare cast dangle. Should I be using the stick version of aru?
[Android General] tsitalon1:
Here's hoping someone with a Verizion SG4 can help.

I"m having problems with my Appradio2 , Verizon SG4, and MHL Adapter.

First off, yes it's grounded and I have the proper brake bypass module.

The problem I have is no matter what SG4 ROM I use, I have varied issues. The issues aren't even consisten from ROM to ROM.

I'll list what I've tried and experienced:

SlimKat 3 - KitKat ROM - Worked fairly well, but occasionally locked up even while using screenstandby

JellyBeans 7 - JB ROM - Works ok, but get horrible spinning donut (loading) during MAPS and Play Store activity

Liquid Smooth 3 - KitKat ROM - Works ok, but same problem with MAPS and Play store.

BoneStock 2.0 - JB ROM - pretty much unusable

All ROMS seem to have a google search bug, in which if the phone is in landscape mode and you click the microphone icon on the google search bar at the HU, the appradio will start to make a phone call. This only happens AFTER the first attempt. Meaning, it works properly on the first attempt.

Starting to get really annoyed and feeling a bit of buyer's remorse :(

Any help is appreciated!
[Android General] Area51©:
Nope, still the normal version. If you encounter an issue that you have to do calibration every time, I already have a fix for that. It will be included in the next release.
[Android General] johi69:
This app is f... great! Works perfectly with AR2 and LG P880. :good::good::good:

Was trying so long to get it working with ARL and ARA without success.

Everything works great, even GPS with ARUnchained GPS Injector survey.

Thank you so much!

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Did you try rooted stock ROM?

I had almost the same problems with my LG P880 and custom ROM.

The most custom ROMs have problems with bluetooth and wifi, at least the LG ROMs.

Try a rooted stock ROM with stock kernel, could help, for me it did.
[Android General] cwalkin:
Why are u using Google maps???? Waze iz free and selects routes based on traffic, gives updates if there are major changes in eta, and will even re-route you around traffic...plus it's compatible with AR3