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[Connected Car] somec:
fixed most of my own problems

:victory:So i managed to answer most of my own questions:

1. Waze: Still need to test. Plan on using a google play 3.7.3.0 version of the app rather than the parrot asteroid version which was posted by donaldta a while back. Will update with results. I tried installed the latest 3.9 version using menu.bat over ADB wifi but it rejected it stating that it wasn't compatible (dont remeber the exact error but related to framework I believe)

2. Live Wallpapers: This will enable the "live wallpapers picker" application which is needed to actually browse, select, and configure the live wallpapers. Just search google for the below files.

Download android.software.live_wallpaper.xml -> place it in the following folder path: /system/etc/permissions/

Download livewallpaperspicker.apk -> place it in the following folder path: /system/app/

3. Netflix: Found a modified version of the app that prevents Netflix from initiating the in app auto-update feature. More info here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15841797#post15841797

I downloaded the "Netflix-Black-Rotation-V2.1.2.apk - 11.13 MB" version and it works well...a little slow however it may have been my connection. I didn't see any settings to configure throttle the quality of the video which plex has although I will look deeper into this tomorrow.

4. Plex: I somehow neglected to installed Flash. I downloaded and installed version 11.1.111.73: http://download.macromedia.com/pub/.../11.1.111.73/install_flash_player_pre_ics.apk

I then installed this version of Plex: http://files.plexapp.com/elan/plex-android-2547.apk

It's working great!

5. Auto-hide status bar: Haven't found a way to do this yet but really didn't do any more research..if someone could chime in it would be much appreciated. I have the xposed framework installed if that is required. Any help would be appreciated.:confused:

Have a happy thanksgiving!!
[Connected Car] AAT:
In Gmail:

Settings-Accaunt settings-"you accaunt"-Email notifications-Labels to notify-Inbox-Ringtone
[Connected Car] rendesp:
Is it possible to add more icons or just replace the existent icons??

Thanls!!
[Connected Car] AAT:
rendesp, just replace the existing ones. It is enough, made over 20.
[Connected Car] fmpin:
FOUND !

Thanks a lot !
[Connected Car] chris.lu:
Thanks:

https://vimeo.com/113805268
[Connected Car] RivoA:
How do I get access to AcuHome or assets folder? I mean, how do I get the file into my computer? In an amateur language?

Thanks!
[Connected Car] Vespavieja:
In the last time I am experiencing some troubles with my SCT...

Somme Apps (like TuneIn) ask me to reboot to "get" access to all the "features"... and some others, like Waze, do not launch at all...

My SCT is routed and has ADW as launcher... and I use Clean Master regularly for cleaning... I've tried uninstalling ADW, etc... but the problem persist...

Any help will be welcome!!!

Thanks!!!
[Connected Car] chris.lu:
Install app in the internal memory
[Connected Car] AAT:
Need to decompile AcuHome.apk, will be available the necessary files, make changes, then compile apk. Use AndroidMultitool for decompilation and Notepad++ for editing Factorysettings.json and strings.xml, then graphical editor Paint.NET to make icons in icon_atlas.png. Now there is no time to write in detail, soon I will try.

P.S. I also did a mod's Settings and Statusbar. In the Settings become available all locked items. In the Statusbar made icon bluetooth (simple mod).

I try to make a universal launcher ACU Home mod, write what applications you need. Be sure to include the name of the package (*com.android.app*, is not a name shortcut! ) and link to the app in the market.

There is a project for the rear view camera, SCT has in the Settings and the build.prop the required item (does not work yet).

P.P.S. Also, there is still some projects. Russian-speaking users can visit the thread SCT in the forum 4PDA (you must to register!) Тема СКТ на 4ПДА

Later I will try write a guide here and put also ready to use mod's. A small part of features shown in the screenshots below.
[Connected Car] RichieB:
[MENTION=5550682]AAT[/MENTION] very nice! How did you unlock the Settings? If it is a customized apk, can you post it here?
[Connected Car] AAT:
Yes, of course, need to test a little more, will then apk. I will try tomorrow ...
[Connected Car] RivoA:
Thanks AAT!

How do I get access to the "AcuHome.apk"? How can I get it from SCT into my computer?:confused:
[Connected Car] farukf:
Acuhome.apk copy from SCT/system/app with ES FILE EXPLORER and past to your SD CARD
[Connected Car] AAT:
Settings MOD, StatusBar MOD for 1.49.34

Unlock Settings (MOD)​

Unlocked Bluetooth, VPN, Sound, Display, Quick launch, Date and Time, Driver Safety, Erase SD card and more... Also have more artifacts from other Parrot's (Unika, Remote etc.), I did not open them (not needed).

1. Remount /system in the r-w.

2. Use filemanager (or adb) copied the com.parrot.settings2.apk to /system/app with the replacement (not install!).

3. Reboot SCT with buttons #732668#. Settings become active after reboot.

4. Check the properties of the file permission 644 and work Settings.

StatusBar (MOD)​

Simple mod - add icons Bluetooth in StatusBar after turning on.

1. Remount /system in the r-w.

2. Use filemanager (or adb) copied the SystemUI.apk to /system/app with the replacement (not install!). Ignore on the error pop-up.

3. Reboot SCT with buttons #732668#.

4. Check the properties of the file permission 644 and work StatusBar.

Backup files.zip - default files.
[Connected Car] RichieB:
Very nice! Did you use 1.49.34 firmware as your starting point or the less buggy 1.47.96 ?
[Connected Car] AAT:
I tested and used on 1.49.34, think that 1.47.96 will not have problems. These files are not substantially altered, in Java code does not change anything, only in xml files (text parameters). In StatusBar file put only icons.
[Connected Car] farukf:
Everything is super, thanks
[Connected Car] RichieB:
Thanks for confirming that. I didn't think these apk's would differ between the latest firmware, but 1.49.34 has an annoying bug where it forgets your playlist at shutdown, so I still use 1.47.96.
[Connected Car] RivoA:
Huge thanks for the help AAT!

I have one question however about "UNLOCK SETTINGS"

What do You mean by:

1. Remount /system in the r-w. - through Terminal Emulator or? What does it mean? Could You explain it a bit as simple as possible. :)

2. Use filemanager (or adb) copied the com.parrot.settings2.apk to /system/app with the replacement (not install!).

Do I have to copy the com.parrot.settings2.apk to SD card and from there to /system/app and replace it?

Sorry for the questions - just want to make sure what am I going to do, I have never owned Android devices nor rooted these so.. :)

Thank You in advance!
[Connected Car] RichieB:
[MENTION=5892826]RivoA[/MENTION] search this thread for remount.sh
[Connected Car] AAT:
A very simple way:

1. Install from Market Total Commander.

2. In the TC setting mark the checkbox "Root functions ewerywhere", confirm SuperSU pop-up.

3. Press in the left panel "File system root", go in /system/app, press the button below ".R" (changes to ".RW").

4. In the right panel mark the com.parrot.settings2.apk (on SD card), press the second button below. Press copy and then confirm replace.

5. Reboot SCT.

Exactly :)
[Connected Car] fmpin:
GREAT JOB

What a wonderfuls news !

Can you please explain me how it work with two Bluetooth connection ?

Is it possible connect the phone both to the Volvo phone system and also SCT ?

One of the most annoying things is that when I receive an SMS on the phone I cannot here the sound cause the bluetooth is connect only to the car...

Thanks a lot !

[MENTION=798814]RichieB[/MENTION]

Did you try with the old firmware version ?
[Connected Car] RichieB:
No, I did not have the time yet. Maybe over the weekend.
[Connected Car] AAT:
In SCT bluetooth function are limited, I do not think that can be done what you want :(
[Connected Car] fmpin:
:(

Ok Thanks
[Connected Car] andre.marino:
Hello

Is it possible to use a voice dialer app in the sct? I dobt have that in my car...

Im wondering if i connect the connected touch via Bluetooth with my mobile ill be able to have something similar.

Regards

Andre
[Connected Car] mooyman:
SCT corrupted?

Hi,

I root my sct and everyhing worked fine and smoothless. The last thing i try was to replace the standard SCT mediaplayer for the Parrot Media Player.

I did the command to change the packages.xml and after the reboot the player didn't work. I entered the command three times and i think i overwrite something to much or so.

After the third reboot nothing worked anymore and the screen stays black.

I only have access tot the SCT with ADB but don't know what to fix and if it is possible to fix?

Can anyone please help me with this?

Thanks very much!
[Connected Car] RichieB:
The SCT Media Player itself is not a crucial part of the SCT. The packages.xml file however is. Damaging packages.xml could lead to the problems you are describing. That is why I gave the awk commands: this gives the least possible chance to corrupt it. Maybe I should but them into a script to automate it even better.

Check the contents of /data/system/packages.xml using ADB (shell or copy to your PC). Maybe you can spot the problem. Do you still have a copy of the original packages.xml somewhere? Either in /data/system or on your own PC (making backups is always a good idea). If you tell me which firmware version you are running I can extract the original packages.xml. Hopefully this will bring the SCT back to life.
[Connected Car] mooyman:
Problem fixed!

I have fixed this with some mental help ffrom one of the forum members. My packages.xml was corrupt and als my ADW Launcher didn't work anymore.

So i have fixed this in a couple of hours through ADB.
[Connected Car] mooyman:
Driver Widgets Pro transparency

Hi,

I also installed Drivers Widgets Po for the transparency and show only one zero. But everytime SCT startup in the morning als the settings for Driver Widgets Pro are gone.

I also mount the system with r/w but it isn't helping.

Have anybody also got this problem and know how to fix it?
[Connected Car] mooyman:
how to make ACU Home and ACU weather icon?

I can't find how you make the ADW custom button option for ACUhome and the ACUHome weather app? Please can you tell me?

and keep up the good work!
[Connected Car] RichieB:
You can add a shortcut to ACUHome using the ADW add activity shotcut functionality. With regards to the ACU weather app... there are many better weather apps in the Google Play store.
[Connected Car] TheYann:
Compatibility Android Auto

Hello guys,

As you all seem to have a good understanding of the Sensus Connected Touch, here's my question: do guys think it would be possible to put Android Auto on this ?

I don't see anything that would prevent it, other than the hardware spec of the CPU maybe, or the RAM. I have no ideas what the minimum required is. However it has all the hooks to the car already, so I think it should work. What do you think ?
[Connected Car] RichieB:
SCT is running Android 2.3.7 from 2011. So good luck with installing Android Auto which most likely requires a far more recent Android version.
[Connected Car] TheYann:
Agreed ... I meant would it be possible to use the hardware, replace completely the software so that Android Auto could work?

In other words: would the current hardware powerful enough to run it?
[Connected Car] RichieB:
I doubt it. But even if the CPU would be sufficient you would need the integration with Volvo Sensus and the touch screen. It would be a major hassle especially since there is no physical debug port. You are likely to brick many SCT units before you get anywhere.
[Connected Car] TheYann:
Yeah that's what I was afraid of. That's too bad though ... I never use mine because it's damn useless with all the restrictions.

Granted I could root it and install everything described in this post, but I am more interested in having Android Auto.
[Connected Car] bayank:
Damn this is pretty badass
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
Dear AAT,

I tried to copy com.parrot.settings2.APK using TC as per steps described but I am not able to see any "replace" tab. What I see is overwrite, overwrite all, overwrite old,rename.

I tried overwrite all, then reboot but settings remain unchanged.

Can you please point out the mistake?

Ajit
[Connected Car] ktas:
uninstall original apps

Could we safely remove some original apps like calculator or spotify to save some space? Or are there any other methods to save space on the SCT unit?
[Connected Car] RichieB:
Sure, you can remove stock apps but this will only free up space on the /system partition. So unless you move some apps from /data to /system it won't help you much. And if those apps you move to /system ever receive an update you will have to move those new versions to /system again.

Personally I move large personal apps to the SD-card.
[Connected Car] ktas:
Ok tnx, will move (large) apps to sd-card. Will moving apps also work with (large) stock apps?

So you're also saying that there is no danger to remove spotify (because it is integrated with the system or any other reason) if I ever wanted to this.
[Connected Car] RichieB:
Removing Spotify should be fine. Be careful with other system apps though.
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
com.parrot.settings2.apk

Dear AAT, RichieB and others,

Regarding Settings Mod , I tried TC route, but failed.

I have a rooted SCT. I file manager method but, copy denied.

On downloading com.parrot.settings2.APK, it is zipped folder on unzipping it is com.parrot.settings2 folder. Do I need to rename it .APK?

Please. help.

Ajit
[Connected Car] RichieB:
You need to remount /system as read-write. Some file managers can do this for you. I'm not sure if renaming the apk is required, but it won't hurt to try.
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
Dear RitchieB/AAT

If I use ADB thru menu, option 8, are following commands ok:)

$ su

# remount.sh system-rw

#copy /mnt/sdcard/out/com.parrot.settings2 /system/app

# chmod 644 /system/app/mnt/sdcard/out/com.parrot.settings2

I have put unzipped com.parrot.settings2 folder in out folder on sdcard.

Other query is my /system/app has folder com.parrot.settings2 and file com.parrot.settings2.APK, which needs to be replaced.

Thanks in advance.

Ajit
[Connected Car] RichieB:
Don't copy a folder into /system/app it should only hold apk files. Also, make sure you overwrite the original file. You do not want two of the same apps in that folder.
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
I am really confused here. First I download the "com.parrot.settings2.apk" which is actually .zip folder. Now should I rename it .apk before unzipping or after unzipping?

Then overwrite it to the /system/app which is already having "com.parrot.settings2.apk".

The folder "com.parrot.setting2" which is seen in /system/app is probably the one which I had copied after unzipping without renaming .apk, should I delete this folder?

What about ADB commands, are they ok.

ajit
[Connected Car] RichieB:
Don't unzip apk files before placing them on the SCT. If you don't understand what you are doing, there is a real risk of bricking your SCT.
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
Yes I do understand that need not unzip the file but should I rename it from .zip to .apk?

Should I delete the unzipped folder com.parrot.setting2 in my /system/app?

thanking you for guiding.

ajit
[Connected Car] michnovka:
Will it work on non touch sensus

Hi,

I am curious whether I will be able to perform all the actions necessary for rooting and then running custom apps without the touch screen. I have new Volvo V40 CC and the touch screen was not included, so I can control everything only through the buttons on the front desk and the wheel.

Thx for help
[Connected Car] RichieB:
If you do not have a touch screen, it is unlikely to be Sensus Connected Touch. Most likely you have Sensus Connect which is an entirely different system. Look at this screenshot. Does this look like your system, especially the column of menu buttons on the left of the screen?
[Connected Car] michnovka:
Thanks for the reply. My system is indeed different, but my dealer assured me the only difference between sensus connected and touch is the touch layer over the screen. Well, this sums up how much Volvo dealers understand the technology they sell... Thanks anyways. I was unable to find any thread about the nontouch version, is there any alternative fw?
[Connected Car] RichieB:
It is unknown which OS is running on Sensus Connect. That is the first step to be able to alter the firmware.
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
Dear RitchieB and AAT,

Ultimately I succeeded in "Unlock Settings" (MOD) and Status Bar (MOD). Thanks to both of you.

My problem was I downloaded file on PC which got converted to .apk to .zip and was trying to replace .zip in /system/app and was not working.

I tried renaming .zip to .apk, didn't work.

So I downloaded .apk file thru my android phone browser which was downloaded as .apk, then transferred to SD card from phone and replaced it in /system/app using Total Commander and it worked.

Though I didnt understand the last statement " to check using 644". Can you please explain that.

Thanks once again

Ajit
[Connected Car] mooyman:
I also bought the OBDLink LX Bluetooth for my Volvo V60 PIH with SCT version 1.49.34. The system is rooted and i also bring up the hidden Bluetooth menu as described her into XDA. I tried everything but cannot see any Bluetooth devices when using either the Bluetooth manager or into the SCT Bluetooth screen.

I also read bluetooth is disabled into SCT.

Witch step i can try anymore to get my OBDLink LX get recognised?

Anyone know about this?

Many thanks if anyone know howto do it!
[Connected Car] mooyman:
Problem with transparency Driver Widget Pro fixed

I reinstall the package and the problem was fixed.

---------- Post added at 12:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:55 AM ----------

I use SCT 1.49.34 and discover Bluetooth does not work. The system is rooted.

Into setting i give a name to the device and also set the recognition of the device and Dual phone to on.

With several phone's the SCT is not recognised. Also other Bluetooth devices are not recognised by the SCT.

Are there some other settings i can try or can i update some files to get Bluetooth working?

is it possible Volvo had disconnect Bluetooth on the SCT? The unit is build-in from factory in place of the standard Volvo navigation. The car is from december 2013.

I hope someone can help me with this ;)
[Connected Car] RivoA:
Touch

Hello all,

Has anyone experienced the "touch"-functionality not working from time to time? Generally if I start the car in the morning the touch-screen/frame does not function, but after I parked for let's say to refuel, after starting the engine the touch-function works again whole day without any problems...

Also, as I have the most up to date software (weather forecast is sponsored by SMHI), the weather forecast sometimes works, but sometimes just displays "-" and "Can't get weather information or smth". After a while (5-10min) when refreshing screen or whatever, the weather information magically appears... It seems like it can't get information from somewhere although the 4G internet is available as I am listening to Spotify. It did not happen to the earlier version as the weather was not from SMHI I guess..

Can I change the default "weather forecast" or is there any workarounds like make it refresh more or smth?

And it also happens to the unrooted version of SCT.
[Connected Car] RichieB:
I had the problem of the touch screen not responding properly. It gradually went from bad to worse. The Volvo dealer fixed it by refitting the IR frame.
[Connected Car] RivoA:
Touch

Strange, I refitted the IR frame already due to the bad screen cable connection, put it was no use... Altough I did not reconnect the IR frame cable as it runs to SCT box.
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
Check the touch frame cable going to SCT box for loose connection.

Touch frame on 7" LCD screen is mal-aligned at one of corners which need refitting.

If electronics is at fault, it will require replacement of IR frame.

I had to replace IR frame as one of the corner IR LED were damaged while fitting .
[Connected Car] RivoA:
I somehow do not believe it is the faulty IR frame as most of the times it is working perfectly. It seems like it won't start up with SCT when the car engine is started. Like a hardware fault or something....

As funny as it is, the dealership has installed the SCT box upside down.... so I have no idea which one is the IR-frame cable. Could anyone help me by telling which is the correct cable... :good:

As it was installed back in 2013 I have no warranty either...
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
Rivo A

You can study the accessory installation guide of SCT for your vehicle at Volvo accessory site.
[Connected Car] RivoA:
Yes, checked that already. It is very basic, not much info of different cables though...
[Connected Car] drajitpatil:
Dear RivoA

http://accessories.volvocars.com/en...65303-2/2014/D5 AWD/Automatic/R.H.D/XC60 2014

Check this link. It is for XC60 2014 RHD, you can select your vehicle.
[Connected Car] RivoA:
Music Player

What kind of music player, that has a widget, are You guys using to display the music information(artist, song name) from the SCT default Spotify app?

I still have issues with the touch-function. When I restart the SCT, when the touch-function is not working, with #732668#, it starts functioning again. It seems to be like a software issue, but I am not sure. I will try to find a way to dismantle the SCT box, reconnect the cables.
[Connected Car] piedp:
hi,

just rooted my sct and i want to install tomtom. any idea where i can find the working 1.3.2. version as apparently, the 1.4 version is not working?

thanks
[Connected Car] RichieB:
I am running TomTom version 1.4 just fine on my SCT. I upgraded from the 1.3.x series when the Google Play store notified me. It is the new TomTom GO Mobile that is not working on the SCT (required Android 4.x).
[Connected Car] RivoA:
Touch-function

Hello again.

Regarding the TOUCH-functionality, I have refitted the IR-frame and also reinstalled the SCT box. Mostly in the mornings, the TOUCH function is not responding. The buttons on the steering wheel and on the console all work fine, but as most of You know, not 100% things can be controlled with buttons. Currently the solution to the problem is inserting following digits on the keypad: #732668#

The system then reboots and VOILA, touch-function is working again for a day - next morning(90% chance) same thing again - not working before reboot. I wonder is there maybe a possibility to make a restart to the IR-frame touch function alone?

To be honest, I would like to skip the dealership as they ofcourse would like to install a new frame, but it seems to me that it is a software issue...
[Connected Car] piedp:
I succesfully installed TOMTOM on my SCT. It also worked fine... untill i turned off my car. Next time i got in and tried to start TOMTOM, it gave following message: The proces TOMTOM is suddenly stopped.. please try again...

As nothing changed, i tried to delete TOMTOM in the Volvo SCT apps . Now i am trying to reinstall, but when i want to reinstall from Android Market, It says: not enough space...

As i was planning to go on holiday monday evening, it is really a bad timing for me right now.

Any suggestions how to free space and to reinstall TOMTOM?

many thanks in advance.
[Connected Car] RichieB:
You need to "remount.sh cache-sd" before installing large apps. I get the same TomTom error message sometimes. Restoring from backup twice always helps.
[Connected Car] piedp:
I did the remount thing before installing tomtom. Then also the remount cache-oh after installing and a #reboot#. Then, when I start up tomtom. Everything worked fine and tomtom asked me to install the 2,6gb map. Before installing the map, did I had to remount again?

I haven't made a backup yet, can I just restore the whole system from a usb stick with the correct sct firmware (like we do if we want to update the system?)

Thanks