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[Android General] rm001:
First of all, thanks for this great app! I have installed it about 4 days ago, and it works very stable. Pioneer SPH-DA100 (firmware 8.30) + Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (stock rooted Android 4.3 + Nova launcher) + Samsung`s original MHL adapter.

But I`ve found 2 minor bugs, may be they are specific only for my device and/or ROM?

- almost every time after connection the screens of both phone and HU are freezed; sometimes they show my touchs but don`t respond . I have to press twice the "Power" on the phone to switch it`s screen off and on, and then everything works.

- sometimes (very rarely) the HU`s screen still showes what happens on phone`s screen, but wihout mirroring. I mean when I touch the HU`s screen, in the right upper corner I see the finger with a red cross, and my actions on HU`s screen have no effect on phones`s screen. Nevertheless, if then I press or swipe HU`s screen 2-3-4 times, it suddenly resumes functioning and works as if nothing occured )
[Android General] Polskaforever:
Right now I am using mhl adapter by rocketfish. I ordered the official HTC ONE mhl adapter.

I think my disconnect and snow issues are related to the mhl adapter. I tried the adapter from Pioneer and it would keep disconnecting and having a very hard time to connect. Im hoping the official HTC ONE mhl adapter will fix the annoying issues.
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
Cool deal, that makes sense
[Android General] Area51©:
Are you using an app called Screen standby?
[Android General] Area51©:
Yeah, I try to make as much sense as possible.
[Android General] hoops129:
Yes. But I see an icon next to the App icon on the HU. I think it indicates it's trying to connect to ARU. So when pressing it, I see the black screen that says Connecting 50%... it'll sit there for a while and then eventually come back and says autoconnect failed. I have 2 options on that screen to either ignore or go to settings I think. Ignoring will mirror my phone screen, but I get the hand with the red X when trying to touch the HU screen.

So the bluetooth symbol on the HU next to the phone icon tells me bluetooth communication is working. What would stop ARU from connecting with the Pioneer? Is ARU strictly using bluetooth to connect? In other words, should I even need to plug in to the MHL to get an ARU connection.
[Android General] rm001:
No, it doesn`t work on my device since I`ve installed Android 4.3
[Android General] hoops129:
So the App icon is not lighting up green- I only see the bluetooth icon next to the phone symbol. Should I wait for the App icon to turn green? I assume you are talking about the android character...

I can see 'AppRadio Ready to Connect' in my notifications and I've tried clicking it. It launches ARU but it does not establish a connection by doing that. I still eventually get "Autoconnection Failed" message on the HU.
[Android General] cslee_work:
tasker detecting ARU connected

Is there any way that tasker can detect ARU connecting to AR?
[Android General] exhausted1975:
Anyone with an AVIC-Z150BH running a 4.4-based ROM? I'm running VirginROM on an S4 right now and notice that audio on the AVIC won't play for more than a few seconds. Works fine on the AR3 but the AVIC chokes. It's nothing to do with ARU but it seems extremely odd that audio is fine on one unit and not the other. Same behaviour with Poweramp as Google Play. Even audio from Google Nav is choppy.

No issues with any 4.3 ROM, it's just a 4.4 thing. Just wondering if it's happening to anyone else.:confused:
[Android General] bodieism:
[MENTION=4342928]snorr[/MENTION]

Here is a screencast showing you how to setup Tasker and Rotation Locker to automate landscape mode only when connected to MHL/HDMI and your AppRadio's Bluetooth. It will also return to portrait mode when the MHL/HDMI cable is disconnected. Remember to disable the auto rotate feature in ARU or this won't work. Figured I'd post this here instead of PMing it since it might help others with Tasker as well.
[Android General] lpasq:
Fyi for KitKat:

Nexus 5, TWRP, SuperSU rooted originally through TWRP method, Xposed Framework, modified Play Music app, many root apps loaded, many GravityBox and other Xposed modules tweaks/features. Apex Launcher.

I flashed zip of the OTA 4.4 1 and all my GravityBox UI hacks and function tweaks working.

First, selected Uninstall Xposed and rebooted. I left every module selected like App Settings, Exchange Bypass, GravityBox, YouTube Adaway. Flashed OTA zip from TWRP. First flash failed because scan of system identified a modified app. I had Play Music inversed with transparent widget. Rebooted system and replaced the original Music2.apk I saved before loading the hacked music app. Back to recovery and flashed OTA no problem. TWRP remained. Needed to update SuperSU to regain BuayBox for root. Then opened Xposed and installed Framework and all module settings loaded perfect.
[Android General] hoops129:
Am I the only one having trouble getting a reliable connection? If so, I must be doing something wrong. Does everyone just automate with Tasker? If so, what percentage of the time do you have trouble connecting?
[Android General] bigcid10:
I have a galaxy s4(att) and it works Perfect on my x8500bhs

the touch is solid better than beta4

thanks
[Android General] kachaffeous:
FYI the nexus fix works for the lg g2 also. Previous couldn't touch soft keys now I can.

Hoops mine connects sporadic as well. Say about 75% first try.
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Don't want to push on you, but when do you think that you will release a "STICK" test version??

Basmand:p
[Android General] Area51©:
Thanks for not pushing me.:rolleyes:

Here's the requested version: arunchained0.15stick.apk

Please try it and let me know if it works.

I tested it briefly on my stick and it seemed to work, could reach the whole screen.
[Android General] nycqns983:
What exactly is the stick version? Is it a version that will work from the sd card?

Also, I heard that Google now should have full functionality. I have a droid dna and when I hold the home key, the only option I get it to make a phone call. Is there a way to enable the full Google now functionality?

Thanks guys!
[Android General] Area51©:
It's a version to be used with HDMI sticks. Basically devices that have a natural landscape orientation. For that option invertXY coordinates has to be enabled by default while for the normal version it's disabled by default.
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Hill Lord and Master of the universe, works super duper,well back to normal, yes I can reach hole screen also the small menu line everything works perfect, just install NEOMODE 1.9 ROM test Antutu benchmark with a good result 18075 points have been up at 18500 maybe overclock takes near 20.000. Just one question, power settings is that a feature build into the ROM?? still have that problem with constant power on stick close down when HDMI and Bluetooth are closed from APPRADIO

Basmand
[Android General] Area51©:
Yes, I think it's something built into the system.
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Thanks, well something I have to live with when TFT from APPRADIO closes, stick goes in hibernate mode or something like that

Basmand
[Android General] rs2k:
About 1 in 4 connections end up failing for me. I need to restart bluetooth to resolve the problem when it fails. Is there a way to notify tasker when the connection fails? Right now I'm thinking of making a task that automatically turns Bluetooth on and off after first seeing a Bluetooth connection to the appradio.
[Android General] nfaust01:
Anyone got a link to a working stick to use with ARU? Thinking I want to have a dedicated android setup so I don't have to use my phone anymore.
[Android General] mikek753:
why to use stick with appradio?

hi,

would you educate me about needs for hdmi stick for appradio? please.

I think I'm missing something as so many asked for ARU for a stick :confused:

for example there is already solution under $140 that comes with 7" cap screen , wifi, gps and 2 cameras for dvr

why to pay $300+ for AR3 + hdmi stick $50 to have the same functionality?

Yes, I don't like to connect and forget disconnecting my phone in my car , but I went with x8500bhs for HD radio, sd card and better sound over car stock radio and over AR3

what I'm missing?

thanks
[Android General] stayupthetree:
Has anyone had any luck with 4.4 KitKat?

Ive tried multiple roms in hopes to get things going. ARU works great, connects without issue, touchscreen works great.

The problem is I have no audio. All audio goes thru the phone and no the headunit.The BT Settings screen shows "Connected (no media)".

A way around I have found is to start a song playing on the phone. Switch "Mix" to "BT Audio". Then go to BT Settings, disable Media, then enable Media. As you can probably tell this is rather annoying :\ Even then the volume levels are whacked, I have to turn it up to hear the directions or Google Now results, which in turn spikes the music volume.

Has anyone come across anything similar?
[Android General] TEK112:
I had that happen on 4.1.2.

It happened when I plugged the phone in before the car was started. It disabled BT media on the phone you couldn't even check the box. The fix was rebooting the phone and connecting after the radio started.
[Android General] lpasq:
Try this if you have AR3...

...delete BT AR3 profile from phone and delete phone's BT profile from AR3

...turn off car

...turn off phone BT

...turn on car and decline all prompts to sync

...turn on phone BT

...from AR3 homescreen select BT audio icon to establish an A2DP sync

...turn off car

...now go through your connection process for HDMI and ARU fresh setup

Worth a try. Good luck.
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Just search on the net for the best price, these works perfect with ARU and APPRADIO:

MK802IV or MK809III with AP6210 Wi-Fi module (production after 072013 so will not be a problem now!!

I have an MK802IV works perfect, but there will be a lot of work, and remember you cant Bluetooth connect stick + your phone to appradio at the same time!! (I newer got that functionality to work) and at least no battery pack, so if you don't want to wait 1-1 and a half min for boot up and do the ARU connection, you will need constant power!!!

what's good , tja no screen standby issue, no MHL adapter (snow) issue, you can use apps that only will run on tablet due to screen size and stick are low In Price so you can take chances with firmware that you probably not will risk on a ordinary phone!! but there are probably more!!!!!!!

Basmand:good:
[Android General] snorr:
thx

[MENTION=3369082]bodieism[/MENTION]

thank you ... with your tutorial video it was easy to get my tasker profile running! :good:
[Android General] rs2k:
I do it so I can have AM radio as well. :D
[Android General] stayupthetree:
No dice :\ Thanks for taking the time to help tho.

I tried updating the firmware of the AR3, nadda. Android is frustrating me. Stuck on 4.1.2. Would go to 4.3 but Screen Standby doesnt work. Ugh.

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How do phone calls work?
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

In my "stick" setup phone calls don't work on the APPRADIO, I have seen one on the forum who says that phone and stick works at the same time, but I haven't been able to get that part to work!! Now when most of the other issues are solved, I will try to see what can be done!!

Basmand
[Android General] lpasq:
Read last post on this thread about Pandora http://www.appradioforums.com/showthread.php?tid=1651
[Android General] nycqns983:
Has anyone noticed any problems using this on the Verizon note 2? My buddy installed this via my recommendation and whenever he tries to use it, the main screen has the bluetooth logo with a red X next to it.

Has anyone else had this problem?
[Android General] ahmdsamir:
Hello ,

Does the sticks you mentioned (MK802IV or MK809III) have an HDMI resolution of 480*800, i.e. that of the AR screen, or they generate 720p which is scaled by the radio?

Also, are you running their original ROM or did u install a custom one? if you did which?

I have MK808b and it can only output 720p, which means two problems: 1- the image is interpolated and does not look smooth

2- since the aspect ratio does not match that of the AR there are two black strips on the sides of the image, which makes the screen area smaller.
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Q1 MK802IV and MK809iii both works on 720p and 1080p, that depend on what firmware you are running, at the moment I am on custom ROM from NEOMODE, (see link) that's a 720p and as launcher I am on APEX PRO, just so you can do more about icons, dock and so on. finally I use "Xposed with DPI module to do the last adjustment in app size!! (see link in Q2)

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?8608-NEOMODE-CUSTOM-ROM-MK809III-AP6210-Version-1-9a-*UPDATE*

Q2: never have this problem, default MK802IV and MK809iii has 1080p firmware, but I THINK THAT you can avoid this with a new launcher APEX, NOVA, or ADX or what you prefer!! and defiantly if you do the hard work installing Xposed!! and DPI module.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401

Hope that my answer can help you!!

Basmand
[Android General] canigohome:
ARU Is Great

I have been using ARU for around 2 weeks now and it is great, works every time!

I brought ARLiberator and it just doesn't work.

The only issues I have had with ARU are:

- When ARU is connected and working, If i turn the car off and then back on without disconnecting the SlimPort, The sound initially goes through the phone. This can be cured by a 'System' sound happening or turning off and on Bluetooth.

- Sometimes the sound goes very 'tinny' I have no idea why, the only way to fix this is disconnect from the SlimPort and turn the car off and turn the phone off and on.

Anyone else having these issues?

Keep up the good work [MENTION=266368]area51[/MENTION]!
[Android General] TEK112:
Yup.

The easy fix is to unplug the phone, disconnect BT from the radio, count to 5, connect BT to radio and plug in HDMI.

It happened to me just this morning, I left something inside after I started my car and took the phone out of range and the BT disconnected. HOwever, I didn't plug it in. When I did plug it in, the BT being disconnected freaked everything out.
[Android General] qtwre:
I have a phone and stick working at the same time. It's slightly less friendly than a stick only but it works well.

I paired both the phone and stick to the deck. Phone first but that probably doesn't matter. As we know, when you select the checkbox to pair a phone with the deck, then try to select a second checkbox, it unchecks the first selection. The stick definitely works when its box is checked but then the phone doesn't.

In my setup, I have the phone checked. This is a setting that never changes. I power the stick or dedicated android phone (I've been playing with both) and let it boot up. I select the source on the deck to view the android display then tap the screen. Tapping the screen seems to attempt to initialize a connection with the android device. It takes roughly 10 seconds. It then connects and backing out to the pioneer menu, i can open the phone connections menu and see that both devices have their boxes checked.

This is actually why I prefer AR Unchained to AR Liberator. With Liberator I need to first force the connection in its menu before I can tap the screen to initialize that connection. Unchained seems to always be ready and simplifies the process.

For the record, I'm using a Blackberry and an android stick (T427).
[Android General] nycqns983:
Bump
[Android General] TEK112:
I have the GN2 and it is pretty straight forward.

The only app I have is ARU. Uninstall all other drivelink apps first.

1.) Start car

2.) Connect to appradio with media/voice via BT

3.) Plug in MHL with 5-11 pin adapter (this is key) the GN2 has an 11 pin MHL. I use a 5 pin cable with a Samsung 5-11 pin adapter

4.) Phone should autolaunch ARU services and then it will show the ARU splash screen
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Thanks for that guide how to do, yes my Samsung S4 and stick on at the same time, my fault was that I was "playing around" with connections settings instead of just let phone be on as default, and yes stick connects with touch in a matter of sec.

once again thanks and good work!!

Basmand:laugh::good:
[Android General] hoops129:
For step 2, what are you actually doing to connect? Does it auto-connect? Is this just the bluetooth connection between the phone and the AppRadio? Mine seems to auto-connect everytime (I see the bluetooth symbol appear next to the phone. However, I have a 50/50 chance of getting ARU to connect. I've noticed the "ARU connected" symbol in my notification bar, but it doesn't always connect so I'm trying to figure out why. When it doesn't connect, I see a notification that says (AppRadio Ready to Connect). But it never connects. Since it connects sometimes, I am at a loss. I think I figured out that I don't need to plug the phone in with the MHL adapter to see an ARU connection. So I usually wait for an ARU connection before I physically plug in the phone. But sometimes it just never connects :(
[Android General] TEK112:
The phone should autoconnect to BT for voice/media. If it doesn not, go into BT settings and disconnect from AR and attempt to reconnect. All the while the phone cannot be plugged in until BT is connected for both.

Also, no insult intended, but have you rebooted the phone since installing ARU? Mine would not work until a reboot and not until I removed all other AR-like apps.
[Android General] hoops129:
Yes- I've rebooted many times. I've had everything up and running for a couple of weeks. It's just that sometimes, I can not get a ARU connection. Other times I can. Do you get a BT connection to AR and an ARU connection at the same time. I'm seeing these as 2 separate connections, am I wrong? In other words, there are 2 things required to mirror my phone on the HU 1) bluetooth connection to AR (I get this every time within seconds of starting the car) 2) ARU connected (I see a pink colored circle in my notification bar). If I get both of these, everything works great. But sometimes I only get the first one.

I'm wondering if any of the acknowledgements you have to "OK" on the screen prevent the ARU connection? There is one for the HU that I OK almost right away. And then another which is required for App mode. Should I wait to get the ARU connection before entering App mode?
[Android General] TEK112:
Yes, two connections. One is a BT connection to the radio, the other is a background ARU service that connects to the AR3.

I start my car and click the warning OK on the AR3 screen and connect my phone via HDMI. From there on out everything is automated. I don't touch my phone. In fact, the AR3 will show my phone screen. I don't click the Android Icon on the AR3.
[Android General] hoops129:
Cool.

How long does it take for your phone screen to appear on AR3? Does it take longer sometimes than other times or is it pretty consistent?
[Android General] TEK112:
That's one of the great things about this app. It either works or doesn't. If it doesn't automatically show the ARU splash screen after five or six seconds something is wrong. Also, you should not have to click the little android logo on the app radio unless you back out to one of the radio settings. That is another indication that things are not going well.

I also installed screen standby and use it with great success. It is set to automatically turn off my screen when connected to HDMI. Plus, it create wake locks to prevent the phone from going into sleep mode.
[Android General] Americanmetal:
Anyway to get the radio attached mic to work?
[Android General] rm001:
But the Screen Standby doesn`t work with Android 4.3 (at least on SGN2).

I wander is it really hard to switch off the rooted device`s screen power supply (as an option for ARU)?

Also when HDMI connected and ARU works, GPS signal disappears more frequently than when HDMI is disconnected. Irrespective of mock locations is ON nor OFF.
[Android General] TEK112:
If you are talking about Google Now, open Google Now and press menu and enable BT mic.

If you are talking about anything else make sure voice and media are selected under phone BT setting for AR.

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I'm running a rooted 4.1.2

Maybe there is another product available for 4.3?
[Android General] rm001:
Amazingly, the Screen Standby is unique. That`s why I just wondered is it really hard to add this feature to ARU.
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
I thought of getting one of those big battery packs 40000mAh that you see on ebay and using that, but I wonder how well it will work when you are charging the battery. the 4000mAh Motorola pack I have, seemed to act like it was pulsing the output to the HDMI Stick while charging and did not work
[Android General] bodieism:
No problem. Glad to see you got it up and running. I remember feeling like you when I first downloaded Tasker. It took me awhile to get the hang of it, but now it's my favorite app.
[Android General] lpasq:
I thought that all phone video and audio transmit via HDMI. No?
[Android General] TEK112:
For a television yes. However, for car radios no. They require a Bluetooth connection for voice protocol and a2dp protocol.
[Android General] Area51©:
Why don't you try to add it? Then you will know if it's hard or not ;)
[Android General] hoops129:
That's interesting. My experience has been that it'll connect within seconds sometimes, and other times it takes around 5-10 minutes. Sometimes I'll just listen to the radio for a while, and then it suddenly ARU connects after 10 minutes of driving. I tried again at lunch today with only clicking OK for the HU. Then I plugged in the phone and just waited. After about 1 minute, ARU connected. So I'm not sure about the 5-6 seconds, but that sure would be nice. Can you think of anything that could interfere with ARU? I'm running 4.3 on a GS4. I do not have screen saver installed.
[Android General] bodieism:
That's definitely not normal. What steps do you take when connecting? When I had my S4 I had to wait for the bluetooth to connect and show on the AR3 before connecting the cable to get a reliable connection.
[Android General] hoops129:
I do wait for bluetooth connection (little blue symbol next to the phone icon on HU). Then I plugin. It usually takes a while. Sometimes 10 minutes. 1-2 minutes if I'm lucky.
[Android General] bodieism:
What are the exact steps you take for connecting?

If it doesn't connect on the first attempt within 15 seconds or so try force closing ARU and turning off bluetooth. Then restart bluetooth and ARU and see if that does anything.
[Android General] lpasq:
oh. thanks. interesting. the ar2 had no a2dp. so i thought phone audio was via hdmi.
[Android General] uribees:
It is via HDMI
[Android General] lpasq:
i should state that i am on an ar3 now...
[Android General] TEK112:
So am I. It supports a2dp.
[Android General] gjlowe:
Mine are both selected and still no microphone - though mine doesn't work for calls either. I contacted Pioneer and all they can do is send me a new mic in case that is the problem.
[Android General] reymund77:
Downloaded the apps and tried on the S4 active but it says

application not installed

Package with that name and different signature already installed

Any help appreciated, tried renaming installation files does not work.
[Android General] evillela2001:
Do you have the original pioneer app installed by any chance? ARU needs to be the only one installed. Good luck.
[Android General] reymund77:
Yes..thanks for your help...removed the Pioneer App Radio apps and ARU can be installed now....can't wait to try out the apps later on my drive home.
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

I have done it the easy way :confused: I have a 12v outlet in my car, normally there is only power on when ignition is on, I have changed that to constant power on and using an 2,1amp USB adapter, works ok, but I of course need to be careful that not draining all power from car battery, but until know that has not been an issue. :silly: In my small car that was a 20 minute job, to do the change!!

Basmand