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[Android General] Scott M:
Quick question regarding Mock Locations and GPS Injection. I've had a search of the thread but there's an awful lot to go through regarding GPS and nothing I found answered my question.....

In order to use GPS injection, should I have my "Location Data" turned on in the quick settings? The reason I ask is if I don't have it on, I don't get any location data in Google maps, when I do turn it on I do. I'm trying to ascertain if the GPS data that Google maps is using is from the headunit receiver or from the internal GPS receiver of the phone. The car is pretty much a summer/weekend car only so it's staying locked up in the garage till some better weather arrives. When I was the phone GPS the signal would drop all the time so it's really important for me to get the HU receiver connected and working.

Some info on the system:

Rooted Rom, fully functioning with ARUnchained Reloaded.

Mock locations is enabled/disabled by the App and works fine

GPS Data shows the information from the HU GPS and all looks great

If Location/GPS data is enabled on the phone...... google maps works. If it's turned off.... it doesn't. Does that mean my Mock Locations aren't working?

Thanks for any info :)
[Android General] astracd:
No, mine is off. If you look at my video that I posted few days ago... It is off, and I have GPS working

BTW did you buy app GPS injection?

If you go in GPS Injection and press start you should see coordinates even when you GPS on phone is off.

If you test it when you are not connected to your deck - this is how it looks like

when it is connected you need to see mock location enabled and coordinates
[Android General] cwalkin:
Thanks for the help guys

Now if I could just find the proper link to download Odin for Mac.
[Android General] oneinthisworld:
I don't really have a budget but looking at the difference in price, is it really worth the extra $$ for the mk903v over the mk809iii?

I'm fearful that I might not be able to root and install ARU, so I'm thinking of sticking with the mk809iii. Just want to be able to tether to my phone to stream music. Is the wifi really terrible on your previous model?
[Android General] bigcid10:
I have the full paid version of ARUR ,how do I sign up for this alpha version?

also with my rk3368 box,do I need the gps injector addon to use the gps from my note 5?

Thanks
[Android General] astracd:
Link for alpha version

GPS injector will read coordinates from your pioneer deck, not note 5... and it will inject them in your rk3368 box.
[Android General] gdirwin:
I put in my request to join the alpha - waiting to be admitted...

My Note 5 is now rooted with Skyhigh custom kernel, and mirroring to Screenbeam mini 2 works - ARUR (not the alpha yet) installed as a system app, and all works well. Just need to automate, so looking forward to trying the alpha!
[Android General] Scott M:
Hi there,

Thanks for the reply. I definitely can't get it to work with the location/GPS setting off. The screen you have posted shows the gps data and it also shows injecting gps data, but google maps just sits there waiting on a location.

I did have the GPS injector app but I took it out when I got the reloaded app as it has it built in. This was as recommended by the dev.

Really frustrating feature as there is no clear instruction for getting it working or testing that it IS actually working. I expected to turn it on, fire up Google maps and pop... There I am.
[Android General] 400ixl:
Have you gone into developer settings and set ARUR as the app for mock locations?
[Android General] Scott M:
No, I didn't know I had to. I just had a look but I don't see an option to choose the app. It's an on/off switch?
[Android General] astracd:
Sorry I miss that part... I did that... :D

BTW I did not know that you don't need GPS injector with ARUR... I have it installed from first day... I will try to uninstall and see if it will work without it...
[Android General] Scott M:
So what's the score then? Is there a hidden option I need to select to enable Mock locations from ARU specifically?

Here is how I have the phone setup. Bare in mind I know I'm not connected to the car right now.....

1st image... simply the home screen (Waiting for connection)

2nd image.... Shows that System App is enabled

3rd image.... Showing the current GPS status, nothing due to not being connected.

4th image.... Diagnostic check, the only thing I haven't done is copy the file over to make it a system app.

5th image.... Showing Mock Locations enabled. I have no option to select a particular app.

Additionally "Location" is set to off (The onboard GPS) and the maps doesn't locate, it asks me to turn location data on. I don't think it asks me when the GPS data is being injected but I'll make sure when I'm out later.

I'm happy to re-do the screenshots when I'm connected to the car. However, the only differences will be that the phone will state "connected" and the GPS will show "Injecting GPS data" including the GPS information.
[Android General] astracd:
Here is my set up... Mock locations are off when my arur is on stop mode...

You said you have gps injector app I would install it and then try to see if it will work. Like I said I didn't read that it work without it...

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And LIama setup (nothibg to do with gps just posting for other guys if they need it)
[Android General] Scott M:
Thanks for the reply. It was actually the developer that said I didn't need the App with the reloaded (£20) version.

Will have a go with mock locations off and allow the app to toggle it :)
[Android General] astracd:
I will delete gps injector today to see what will happen lol

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One thing that I hate is that option System app disable - System app enable... Never sure when is on, or off...

I think when System App Disable is showing it is Enabled. And when it show Enable that is Disabled... Or I'm wrong? :D
[Android General] Scott M:
That's correct, showing disable means enabled.

I just installed it as a system app to bypass all of that.
[Android General] astracd:
I installed as well.. Guess what... Now it doesn't work at all... :silly::eek::silly::eek:
[Android General] Scott M:
What do you mean? The app isn't working or the GPS isn't working?
[Android General] astracd:
APP... I did all steps from first page

2. Copy pkg.apk in /mnt/asec/mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1 to SDCard and rename it 'mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1.apk'

3. Install 'mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1.apk' from SDCard

4. Move 'mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1.apk' from 'data/app' to /system/app or /system/priv-app on 4.4.x

5. In /system/app or /system/priv-app select 'mars.area51.arunchainedgps-1.apk' and in menu select Install.

6. After install reboot

But now when I check it is not anymore in /mnt/asec/ after reboot
[Android General] bigcid10:
I don't have a gps receiver in my radio(avh-x8500bhs)

are there any viable options to get a gps signal to my rk3368 box

Thank you
[Android General] Scott M:
That's for the gps injector I believe, not for the app. I kind of made it up as I went along so please don't blame me if anything breaks....

Navigate to device/data/app/mars.area51.arunchain

Copy base.apk

Paste in device/system/priv-app

Install the app from that location

I think the above should do it. I did a lot of trial and error to get it working including copying the mars.area51.arunchain folder into the priv-app folder (didn't work) etc. What worked for me was doing the above.

Cheers
[Android General] astracd:
So I did everytihing again... and at least now it open app... but if I press diagnostic I get black screen... no results... :(

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No worries... Everything what we do / follow instructions on this forum is on your own risk... :highfive:

Edit: I try this way too... Same thing... It is system app I can see that, but it freeze when I start diagnostic...
[Android General] Scott M:
After a LOT of playing around I've came to the conclusion....... it just won't work with google maps, for me at least.

Absolutely gutted as without this feature it's pretty much useless to me. The biggest issue I had with it on my last outing was not being able to use the external GPS receiver, the phone kept dropping signal and leaving me in the lurch in an area I didn't know at all.

Will contact the dev with my findings and see what happens.
[Android General] astracd:
what about other apps that required GPS? You said you have coordinates in ARUR when you press GPS while connected to deck?

What pioneer do you have?
[Android General] Scott M:
Yeah shows all the information and shows up "Injecting GPS Data".

GPS Speedometer works fine with the mock locations/injected data so ARU is definitely doing its thing with 3rd party apps. It's simply Google Maps that I'm having the issue with, I understand that a 3rd party nav app would probably work, but Google Maps is what I use and what I'll be continuing to use, with or without ARU.

SPH-DA110 (Appradio3).
[Android General] Scott M:
It's an old one.... but this might be the reason/answer...

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/15071199/android-mock-location-dont-work-with-google-maps
[Android General] CCJ22:
Pardon my ignorance. What is the difference between the thread we are all in and this OTHER thread here http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-0-root-appradio-unchained-t2955966/page25
[Android General] astracd:
I'm in this topic from first day. I didn't know there is another one for same thing... :D
[Android General] astracd:
So finally I make it working back old way... Need to delete all folder, files ... Wipe dalvik and cache and install from Play store ...

So it is working perfect when it is not system app... Soon I make it system app it doesn't work...

If i press diagnostic or start it just kick me out... Weird...

I try to do it 3 ways... First the one from instructions on first page, then I just try to put file in /system/priv-app and /system/app

It says it is system app, but whenever i start kick me out no matter were the file is saved...
[Android General] 400ixl:
What phone do you have?
[Android General] Scott M:
I could be wrong but I believe the FAQ link points to this one. If it doesn't, I'm not sure how I found this thread and not the other one. There is a LOT of cross information for all 3 apps though, it's not well organised.
[Android General] Scott M:
I just posted in the other thread but I thought I would put it in here too.

The dev got back to me a few times and was adamant that it was working as it should be. It turns out, unsurprisingly, that they were indeed correct. The steps involved here and the information I found will likely be relevant to both the paid version and the free version with the GPS addon so hopefully it'll help someone.
[Android General] astracd:
Oneplus2
[Android General] astracd:
Did you try to use Waze. It works great and it use Google maps... I love the fact that people report where are accidents, police, Road closed etc...

I bought navigon app and it works much better than Google maps... I had few times that it get me to wrong address even I type in the right one. I trust navigon more than Google maps/ waze
[Android General] Area51©:
You can connect an external GPS receiver via Bluetooth.
[Android General] Area51©:
You do not need the GPS Injector app when you are using Reloaded. The GPS Injector app is only for use with the modded Pioneer app. That it seems to work with Reloaded is a coincidence. It was never designed like that.
[Android General] Area51©:
There's also no need to move the app's installation files anymore. A simple 'System app enable' from the app's menu should do the trick. In the diagnostics then 'Installed as system app' is not ticked but 'Can switch mock locations' is ticked and that is all that counts.
[Android General] astracd:
Thank you.

I did uninstall it yesterday and it is working fine ARUR without GPS injector... :D

Do you know reason, why when I install ARUR like a system app it doesn't work... I can open it - do setup in it, but as soon I press start or diagnostic it just go out from app?

I try to do it 3 ways... First the one from instructions on first page, then I just try to put file in /system/priv-app and /system/app

It says it is system app, but whenever i start kick me out no matter were the file is saved...

My device: OnePlus Two - Android 5.1.1 (Oxygen 2.1.2 - Boeffla Kernel) - i sent report log yesterday around 6PM when it ask me if I want to send a log.

EDIT: I'm not sure if you saw my video for Alpha version that I post on Google + if you need video file for your promotion, I can send it to you.
[Android General] Area51©:
With ES File Explorer a conversion to a system app can be done as following for Android KitKat:

•	Make sure in ES File Explorer, Root Explorer is enabled

•	Move 'mars.area51.arunchained-1.apk' from '/data/app' to '/system/priv-app'

•	Move 'libarunchained.so' from '/data/data/mars.area51.arunchained/lib' to '/system/lib'

•	Reboot

Note that you have to move the library file before rebooting as after the reboot the lib directory will be empty.

If you can't find 'mars.area51.arunchained-1.apk' in '/data/app' do the following:

•	Go to 'mnt/asec/mars.area51.arunchained-1' and move 'pkg.apk' to '/system/priv-app'

•	Rename 'pkg.apk' to 'mars.area51.arunchained-1.apk'

•	Move 'libarunchained.so' from 'mnt/asec/mars.area51.arunchained-1/lib' to '/system/lib'

•	Reboot
[Android General] Scott M:
5.1.1 is different, at least for me. I'm running AOSP 5.1.1 rooted on an LG G3 and this is how I got it working (re-tested today and confirmed)

Move the file 'mars.area51.arunchaine/base.apk' in 'data/app/' to 'system/priv-app'

Move the file 'system/priv-app/mars.area51.arunchaine/lib/arm/libarunchained.so' to 'system/lib'

Reboot

Folder 'mars.area51.arunchaine' can be deleted as it'll now be empty.

Works a charm :)
[Android General] Area51©:
Ok, the most important is that you also have to move the 'libarunchained.so' or the app will crash.

Anyway, this moving of files is not really necessary as you can now use 'System app enable' from the menu. This was added as a convenience as many users were a bit afraid to move the installation files around.
[Android General] astracd:
Thank you guys... I try again... but it doesn't work... last time I didn't move libarunchained.so

This time I did but it doesn't work.

I don't have mars.area51.aruncahined.apk ... I have base.apk i try just to move it as is... I try to rename it...
[Android General] Scott M:
You need to follow the instructions I posted if you're on 5.1.1. It sounds like you've done a mix and match of both processes.

Move base.apk to system/priv-app/

Move libarunchained.so to system/lib/

Reboot

Job done :)
[Android General] astracd:
I did... I deleted everything. Than install from play store... Did all steps... Reboot... And it crash... Even I try to wipe davlkin and cache and same thing. It doesn't really matter it works for me when it is not system app. It is just weird that it doesn't work other way around.

Thank you for your effort Scott
[Android General] Scott M:
When you say "all steps", do you mean the 2 steps that I gave?

I can't see why it wouldn't work for you, but as long as it works as it's supposed to when installed anyway :)
[Android General] astracd:
Yes I try Area51... few steps... unistall - delete all files from all folders

Then I try your two steps... didn't work - deleted and then Installed just normal way (non system)
[Android General] 400ixl:
If we are talking about ARUR (as in the paid version) can we please use the correct thread for that http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-0-root-appradio-unchained-t2955966

Having ARU and ARUR conversations mixed up really makes it confusing as to what advice to give people, especially if you are on a mobile device trying to help.

I have also just added details of how to install this on Marshmallow in that thread as I did a re-install today and it is now very very straight forward.
[Android General] stingray240cs:
Galaxy S3 screenbeam mini 2 install

Are there any good instructions on getting an S3 to work using the screenbeam mini 2? I'm rooted and able to see my screen on my 8000nex, but I have no touchscreen ability. I'm using this S3 until a root comes out for my S6 or until I grab an android stick.

Also, if I should buy ARUR, will I be able to use it later on my S6 or android stick or will I need to purchase it again for each device?

Thanks,

Jeremy
[Android General] naamang:
Be sure to push the "Apps" button on HU's home screen while the ARU app is "listening for connection". Also, be sure the HU is setup properly for your connection type in Input/Output settings.
[Android General] Xenosis:
So Google Maps made me disable a over-draw setting to be able to work. Ultimately this disabled ARU's ability to lock the screen in landscape as well as properly interpret the pressed screen location. Is there a workaround that bypasses this ridiculous google maps settings lock?
[Android General] 400ixl:
For the free version you need to get SELinux into permssive mode for touch.

The app is purchased against your Google account, so provided you use that for any device, the app purchase will apply.

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No, ARU/R does not support Mirrorlink devices at all. The Pioneer AVH-X5700DAB is not a supported HU and will not work at all.

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What device is this for? Does not require this for any I have seen previously, so either specific to that device or your configuration.
[Android General] netopalis007:
Hi, is the AVH-X2700BS a supported head unit?
[Android General] 400ixl:
No, that is a Mirrorlink HU, not an HDMI one.
[Android General] mikek753:
this is NOT ARU issue

I switched from S3 4.4 to S5 5.1.1 and got strange HDMI reconnect every 0.5 sec like 10 times till it's connected Ok

on phone display I see HDMI connected and very next HDMI got disconnected than after .5 sec - 3 sec HDMI connected and very next HDMI got disconnected again

Any one have seen this issue and how to fix it?

Thanks
[Android General] Xenosis:
The Nexus 6. This was a new issue as of perhaps Marshmallow or latest Google Maps update. (It's been a while since I've used Google Maps)
[Android General] 400ixl:
I am on Marshmallow on the 6P and am not having any such issues. Are you on a stock ROM and kernel?
[Android General] Xenosis:
Yup, I was. My setup is chromecast screen cast to the HU.

I honestly can't find this permission setting view anywhere except via the new marshmallow permissions prompt pop-up. Was something like Settings > Draw.
[Android General] jodybgoode:
Did anyone figure out how to use the hu mic with an android stick. I have a sph da110 and a mk809iii.
[Android General] rigattoni:
Should not be possible....

I´m using a mini USB sound card and a small mic, connected to my Android box to use Google Now.

Costs only a few bucks. Mine was something about 5 USD and works as expected.

Important to know is, that you need at least an additional app called "SouneAbout Pro".

This app is able to push all sound output via HDMI and disables the USB.Headset function at the USB sound card.

[MENTION=5417637]Area51©[/MENTION] : May be this would be a nice additional feature in ARUnchained too, to link audio completely to HDMI.
[Android General] kjdBonez:
I read through dozens of phone-specific threads on this forum regarding battery drain wile using an MHL adapter for mirroring to various monitors even when plugged into a 120v A/C wall plate with OEM power adapters. I know there were some earlier posts on this thread regarding MHL and battery drain, but they were on page 100ish and there didn't seem to be any closure on the subject... I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and I was wondering if I were to get the original Samsung MHL 2.0 adapter would I be able to use ARUR in the car without draining the battery of my phone (using the car's 12v power outlet)?
[Android General] 400ixl:
Samsung really depends really, how much will you be using sat nav? Samsung have made changes which stop it using the AppRadio GPS and force you to use the phones which is a big battery drain. You could try to combat it with a fast charge kernel and a 2A power supply with an MHL 2.0 adapter. That may just about keep you from draining, but may not add power.

More of why to avoid Samsung unfortunately.
[Android General] kjdBonez:
I probably only use it once per week. Sometimes when on a longer road trip though I'd have it on for hours. If i have my phone plugged into the car it doesn't drain the battery while using google maps and streaming music, but i understand with the ARU i'd also be powering the MHL adapter so I'm not sure how much that would affect things. Are the fast-charge kernels pretty easy to find for specific phones and would they solve the problem?
[Android General] alexRC:
Hi all. I have a problem with gps. If my samsung s6 is connected to HU via screen mirroring and arunchined reloaded (paid version) gps doesnt work and i can't use google maps for navigation. If cell is not connected to hu, gps works fine. Any suggestions?

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[Android General] 400ixl:
Yes, its a Samsung bug. Make sure you do not have mock locations switched on and it should work fine. Be it on your phone GPS and draining your battery.

Please use the paid version thread which can be found at http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-0-root-appradio-unchained-t2955966 as it avoids confusion.
[Android General] alexRC:
Thank you 400ixl. How can i verify if i have mock locations switched on?

After this response I will write in the other topic, thank you in advance

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[Android General] AgentJz:
Anyone have a good slimport link, my cable is going bad.
[Android General] 400ixl:
In the developer settings, and the allow app to switch setting both need to be off.
[Android General] Area51©:
You probably have a head unit with no GPS receiver. Please enable 'Do not switch mock locations' in the app's settings and you will use the phone's GPS.
[Android General] Guntert:
I have asked before but its been a few months and thought i would ask again. I have appradio 2 and the ARL. I used to have a s5 rooted but went to the s6 edge. I took out the MHL adaptor and put the samsung hub in its place. I don't want to root phone cause ill lose the pay option and I won't be able to use samsung hub. Goal is to go wireless.. put phone on wireless charger and connect to appradio 2

Any suggestion? I really miss my appradio..
[Android General] 400ixl:
There is still no option for full mirroring without root. You would have to use the Pioneer app and it limited functionality. However, people have used Miracast successfully with root on Samsung devices via the screenbeam mini adapters. There has also been systemless root options developed for the likes of the Nexus 6P that allow Pay to work. Look to see if one has been done for the S6. You could always get out of the awful Samsung brand and into the true open aneroid community where you are more likely to find solutions.
[Android General] Guntert:
Thank you but everything I own is samsung... if they made clothes I just might get those too
[Android General] AgentJz:
I was a Samsung apologist for a long time as well. I switched over to LG for all my electronics, a way better product than Samsung. This is just one of many reasons.
[Android General] 400ixl:
Then unfortunately you are stuck with substandard quality hardware with non standards compliance and bloatware that kills the battery and doesn't work properly. Try searching for systemless root and see if it is available for your phone. It may be an option.