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[Android General] lpasq:
...for N5, currently without working screen home button, use custom launcher that has home button shortcut and place on home screen...I use Apex and confirm GPS work around.
[Android General] hoops129:
I use apex launcher on my S4 and added a soft home button. However, with full mirroring the HU does not detect the soft home button. I also can not get to any buttons in my quick launch bar (on the right side of the phone in landscape mode) from the HU. Everything left of the soft home button works fine though. I don't know what's going on.

BTW- i joined the google + community. How do I get the gps injector?
[Android General] MonkeyTime:
Samsung phone controls.....

I'm a little confused about that. I'm using a Verizon S4 and everything seems to be connected up correctly, the only issue I'm having is the lack of the phone button initiating the head unit to make a call. I'm going to try reprogramming the RP4-VW11 to see what I can do about that......

I could be wrong and I'll verify in a minute, but last night when I hit the HU home button, it actually worked just like the phone home button. Short press to get to home screen, pressing while on the home screen opened the task manager..... I did manage to get back to the HU home screen, but I don't know how and couldn't reproduce it?

I'll go check and report back.

Anyone else on an S4 having this problem?

Other than that, can't wait to put the dash back together and take this out on the road, very excited and thankful for all your work Area51!
[Android General] dasaint80:
Hey all I had to upgrade my sg3 to galaxy note 3 and now I have no idea how to turn off 4g/lte so the snow issue doesn't happen... or is there something else I can do to stop the snow from showing up. I make Tasker turning off wife and lte but it doesn't work cause it says my phone doesn't have lte off option.
[Android General] lpasq:
Sorry for confusion. Comment about soft home button and GPS are not interrelated. The only way I can get to mirrored phone home screen from ARU is through an app notification running in the notification drop down panel. Prior to connection to HU, I open email or any other non AppRadio app. After connection and ARU and ARUGPS are running, I open notifications, go to the app, and use hard button back key to phone home screen now fully mirrored and interactive.
[Android General] bodieism:
I have the N3, but haven't experienced snow issues with 4G on. Perhaps your MHL adapter is to blame? If not, there use to be an app called "Phone Info" in the playstore that would bring up a menu that allowed you to put the phone into 3G only. At one time you could just type *#*#4636#*#* into a phone's dialer to launch the menu, but I just tried it on the Note 3 and it doesn't work. The Phone Info app still works though.
[Android General] dasaint80:
I'm using the pioneer MHL adapter with the Samsung 5 Pin TO 11 Pin adapter.

I'll see if I can find my official Samsung adapter see if that helps.
[Android General] MonkeyTime:
Ok, this is what I've found....

Once connected, the HU home button pressed once works like the phone button, long press, takes me to the task manager, just like the phone, double tap takes me to the phone home screen. I can live with that!

Now my issues...

Both the back and menu buttons do nothing. Once in something in AppRadio mode, I have to go to the home screen or use the phone back/menu buttons to change, is this normal?

Second issue, if I unplug the phone while connected, it stays in landscape mode like it was still connected, I have to force close the app to get it back to portrait. Is that normal?

Noticed if I start the NFL app after I'm connected, the screen renders funny and the video stays small, start it before and it's normal.... any thoughts on that?

All that and still loving it! Screw the $7 app, a full donation is warranted!
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

I am testing on HDMI stick, have the same problem with GPS injector as most of you have!!! My issue is just different, be course every time I start my car and opens ARU, ARU GPS injector or waze or some apps that are related to Pioneer, I must do a calibration again its look like it do not save calibration data??. I have discover when I have done the calibration on GPS injector it is connected at once, no need to push on stop or start buttons, as I understand that means in basic it works be curse ARU start GPS injector, but be course GPS inject waits for calibration it do not connect??

Well I know that there are not many on this forum using HDMI stick, so just for info!!!!

Basmand
[Android General] Area51©:
I assume you have the 0.14 version installed, then it's not normal. I have had one similar report about this and the issue seemed timing related. That person reported that all keypresses were detected as long keypresses. There are however many S4 user that don't have this problem at all.

Currently the landscape mode is started once the phone is connect to bluetooth of the HU. Landscape is stopped when bt is disconnected. It could be that after unplugging the phone bluetooth is still connected and the rotation locker is still active. To verify, check whether screen goes back to normal when you switch off bluetooth.

There are applications that don't handle being forced into landscape mode well, this could be one of them.

Thanks, a donation is always appreciated.
[Android General] Jbot747:
I know nothing!

I just took my rooted SG3 I747 stuck on 4.1.1, and put the latest CM monthly build on it. installed ARU, Tasker and have attempted to find a good screen standby app to shut off my display when connected to the MHL adapter, and was golden. The only problems I am trying to figure out is why there is a noticeable 2 second delay with the screen standby app, so I've had to uninstall it. Other than that between the two avic-950bh decks I have, one I've had to disable BT audio, since it was causing my audio to keep switching between hdmi and BT. If anyone knows a good screen standby app, or a good way to get voice dialing to work from a Subaru outback steering wheel control that has its on voice command button, I would be very appreciative !

Thanks!!
[Android General] Area51©:
You go to here: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/mars.area51.arunchainedgps

accept to be a tester and then download it from the app store after paying 1$.
[Android General] Jbot747:
So I definitely have real Samsung MHL adapters

Whats weird is I have two AVIC 950BH's now, and only one had issues where audio would continually try and switch automatically between hdmi and BT. I could see it connecting, and disconnecting in my BT settings. Disabling BT audio (on the phone, or on the deck) but leaving BT appradio, and BT phone enabled solved the problem on one deck. The other one I never had that issue, and I'm not sure why. The audio is definitely going through the MHL adapter and works great. the deck with BT audio and phone enabled on my SG3, and BT phone, audio, and appradio enabled on the deck is give me some troubles trying to make outgoing calls from the pioneer phone interface for some reason. Will post pictures of both here in a bit.

Thanks,

Jon
[Android General] Area51©:
After you did a calibration, have you tried to close ARU by using the back button when that app is active. It will then ask you if you really want to close it, so you say yes. The next time that you start it, does it then calibrate again?

Or it may be that the calibration is never done correctly which may not be possible with a stick because with tablet UI still there are some problems registering correct touches.

When you do calibration do you get 4-6 times a dot that you have to press?
[Android General] Jbot747:
I wiped my phone and put the latest CM 10.2 rom on it

Then just ARU, and Tasker. The only issues I have are related to trying to get my steering wheel control voice command button to work on my Subaru,but thats not an appradio / ARU issue. I think that's in the steering wheel control / cd-ah200c config. Other than that, this app is working great! I just replaced my AVIC-850BT with a 950BH so I could use it in my other car. I am still, trying to find an app to shut off my SG3s screen, that doesn't cause 2 second delays on the touchscreen. Anyone else seen that issue ? Or know of an app that works right ? Would also be slick to figure out how to get Tasker to open up my music app. last question, I donated a measly amount, and want to donate something more to show my support, and to further the cause. How can I do that, and be grandfathered in for future updated?

Thanks for all the hard work. Seriously, my OCD and I thank you!

Jon
[Android General] nlitend1:
I know it has been mentioned (to exist) before in this forum, but has anyone tried the latest firmware update for AppRadio 3 (version 08.05)? I know it says it only solves 2 issues (iphone reception and sony xperia devices) but i wonder if there are any "hidden" fixes they did not mention. Mainly want to know that i CAN update without causing issues with AR unchained.

Also, the above link for the gps app on google play store is broken...does anyone have a working link? I would love to be a beta tester.

Thanks,

nlitend1
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
Where can I download the .14 version for HDMI stick?
[Android General] tlucyk:
spp connection note 3

I'm having the same issue with my note 3. Haven't figured out something that works everytime. Has Any one figured out a fix or figured out what's going on with this.

It seems data cache wipe in the app works sometimes. Or sometimes I wait a minute or so and it eventually connects. If I open another mirror link app with aru running in the background the spp connects then I switch to aru.

I am just confused as to what exactly is going on.
[Android General] hoops129:
Got it. Thanks. I tried it, but can't tell if it's working. I started ARU and was connected to my phone. I then started the GPS service using the ARU GPS app, but when I launched google maps to navigate it kept asking me to enable gps services on my phone. Does that mean the injector is not working?
[Android General] solow1:
Starting to get Buggy

I just started using "Unchained" today ... AR3 with Galaxy S4 ... It started real responsive and after setting up the screen I was very excited about the devices working together ... Once the unit and phone disconnects it seems to act up ... I am now getting a pop up every 20 seconds or so saying " Unfortunately AppRadio has stopped" ... this has interfered with my "Live Wallpaper" basically going and staying blank ... It has also slowed down opening other apps ... It stops for about 10 mins after a reboot, but 100% starts back up again ... Any help?

UPDATE: Rooted but running Stock EVERYTHING
[Android General] zr2ee:
The only crashes i had were related to my root becoming broken from a rom issue i was having, It's a stretch but worth checking.
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
Do you still have access to the AR OEM screen with ARU?

I have a android and an iPod connected and use both..

Thanks
[Android General] leobg:
You mean exiting to default radio screen? If so - press home button on the radio twice >1 second apart. First press will bring ARU home screen, second will exit to main radio interface.
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
Tried it, it comes up with the OEM App radio screen on the radio, is this correct?

Also is there a way to exit the app when you remove the radio from the car?

I will fill out a survey as soon as I finish setting things up..
[Android General] rs2k:
I have a battery drain with Nexus 4 while using AppRadio. While not really related to AppRadio Unchained, I thought this was a good place to ask the question:

Has anyone been able to get their Nexus 4 to charge while using AppRadio 3? I've been able to do it when GPS and the screen is off. I was also able to get it to charge while everything was running but I don't remember what kernel and rom I had on the phone at the time. The problem at the time was the device got hot. I added a heatsink since then and have not been able to get the device to charge while using the slimport since.
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
I like it, I had to use rotation locker to keep it landscape for everything,

Only thing I miss from ARL, it would launch Car Ultra Home and keep it as my home screen.

Anyway, ultimately I am hoping to use a HDMI stick. Once it gets here I will test it

I did notice this one seems very fluid to use
[Android General] zr2ee:
Is your battery charging via AC or USB? i use a fast charge kernel with my galaxy nexus due to the same issue, you may want to check your battery usage screen to determine what pulls the most juice.

i got best results with a custom deoxed stock rom and custom fast charge kernel, i also disabled any apps that weren't needed. I have experienced certain kernels in the past that seemed to have bugs that would cause more battery drain than others.
[Android General] Area51©:
I used an app called "Battery Monitor Widget" for checking what kind of charging is reported (AC or USB) and how much current is actually used for charging.
[Android General] Area51©:
If you keep having this problem, can you make a logcat and send it to me (use donation email address for that)?

How to make a logcat is described at post #3.

I won't fix it immediately but see what i'll can do when I am making a new release.
[Android General] Area51©:
With a HDMI stick you will likely have an issue that the touches are registered in the wrong location. I have implemented something that will fix that. It will be in the next release.
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

First great Work that you are doing, still have some small issues with my Samsung S4. You mention a new release, when do you expect to release the updated version??

Please don't take this as an offence, but just cant wait to try the new one

Basmand:good:
[Android General] Area51©:
No offense taken, don't worry. I am working on getting the radio buttons working and hoping to release that early next week.

After next week I have a holiday of a week which I will spend mostly working on ARU. So expect a major release in two and a half weeks.

I will try to get in multitouch and get the GPS working. Also do some fixes of reported issues and do some testing.
[Android General] papa3r:
hey Area51©...

in my keyboard spacebar, point...when I touch that is not working:confused:

are you have that issue...?

whit ARL my keyboard work just fine.
[Android General] Area51©:
I have not noticed that, but then I didn't have time to test it a lot really. Is it only the keyboard not working or does the lower part of the screen in general doesn't register touch?
[Android General] papa3r:
yes only on the lower side of keyboard, other screen display the touch seem ok...

on notification screen its happen on the lower side to....so i can pull down to open but cannot pull up to go back to previous screen. ( I think its better if I make video of this to describe )
[Android General] leobg:
Press home button again while on that screen. It will take you to main radio screen. To return back to mirroring mode, touch the android icon.
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
Yeah I did that.. I will try it again tonight.

Any ideas for exiting the app completely when removed from the car?
[Android General] leobg:
To exit the app, you'll need to kill it. You can do that from settings/apps. But it doesn't really hurt to leave it running, there is no power drain or anything. Just the icon in notification bar.
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
Okay, I will try that next time, I am trying to find another issue draining my battery at the moment so that is good to know
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Q1: Yes I have tried to close ARU and install Button Savior to do like a phone with Home button on screen!! When I have done the calibration I do not need to do it any more, before I close down my APPRADIO and do a new BT connection, then it requires a new calibration, seams like it is not store calibrations settings. (I have power on stick 24 hours a day, and stick newer goes to sleep)

Q2:

Yes every time I do a "FULL" calibration with 4-5 dot!!

Basmand:confused:
[Android General] Area51©:
Did you enable mock locations in developer settings OR convert the GPS Injector app to a system app?

With google maps it can also be that you have to enable your phone GPS just to make google maps happy that there is a GPS available. Mock locations will still work.
[Android General] Area51©:
I have no idea why it doesn't work. Calibration is the same as the original AppRadio app, I didn't change it. Maybe another stick user has an idea?
[Android General] Area51©:
Please go to the FAQ and read the alpa testing part: FAQ.
[Android General] Area51©:
I sent a pm with a link. Didn't you get that?
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Do you know if calibration data are stored on stick/phone or in the APPRADIO

Basmand
[Android General] Area51©:
It's stored on the stick or phone.
[Android General] tmp_do:
sorry, cant find this community in g+ cold anyone pm direct link plz?
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
Yep I see it now thanks
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Do you have the same problem as I have, stick do not store calibrations data.

Basmand:confused:
[Android General] exhausted1975:
I'm using an AVIC-Z150BH and a Telus Galaxy S4 (stock 4.2.2 rooted) with Screen Standby. I have a tasker profile set up on HDMI detected that turns on bluetooth, fires up ARU and Car Home Ultra and everything works great in that regard. DashCommand, Torque, CarMediaPlayer etc all work well.

What I'm seeing though is that pretty much anything that uses data (Google Maps, TuneIn, even Play Music it seems) ends up lagging and sometimes crashing eventually unless I turn the screen back on but even if I don't initiate screen standby it's hit or miss.

Is anyone experiencing anything similar? I'm assuming it's something unique to the S4 or the AVIC.
[Android General] Area51©:
Screen Standby is know to cause issues like that. Try disabling/removing it.
[Android General] exhausted1975:
I was afraid of that. Ok will do. Thanks.
[Android General] quinting:
Not FT...but HA does work very well :)
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
Hi, as Area stated this is 110% due to screen standby, this is a known issue. u can track progress on fixing it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=47430493#post47430493

lets hope it will get resolved.

in the meanwhile i recommend disabling it, if you still want automation upon MHL, check tasker - their latest version add MHL / HDMI detection.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm

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Here is a direct link to the community. Only those who purchased the GPS app can join this community for beta testing. (With Area approval of course). it is not marked public.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/116079825468958097618

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i dont believe anyone tried the firmware since it only fixes iOCrap.... But i cant see any issue why u cant upgrade. ARU is not a firmware hack for AR3 , it is an app reversed engineered to work with AR3. the commands remain the same as AR3 understand them , so it should be safe to upgrade....

that being said, in all 150+ pages of this thread, no one mentioned they upgraded. So it is ur call.

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Awesome dude ! :)
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
I have not tested it yet with a stick, I did not like it with the hardware buttons not working.. I will try it when time allows and let you know
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Hardware buttons works now "Home, Back and Menu" GPS inject works also, with what you can read of problems

Michael
[Android General] -=Jeff=-:
Right now they do but did not on ver. 11.. when time allows I will test
[Android General] Area51©:
Another stick user said he has the same problem. No calibration data stored. Weird problem. Well, at least you are not alone and you can start a club:p Joking aside, I will look into it once the GPS Injector is finished. It's a fault of Pioneer I think. I didn't change that code. Anyway I can't complain to them as I heavily modded their code so I don't think they will give any warranty on this;)
[Android General] basmand:
Hi

Thanks for the info, yes GPS injector is a lot more important than our use of a "Gadget" stick

Thanks again for all your help!

Basmand
[Android General] Area51©:
If you are going to upgrade, I have a test for you to perform regarding multitouch. There's a bug in the firmware and I wonder if they fixed it. That bug is not in AR2. I tested on both.
[Android General] antvuur:
Screen Standby

Hi, is there another screen standby app out there?? Or is it just a question of waiting for a finished ARU?

Once the gps injector is fixed and a good working SS it will be fantastic.

Thanks for all the hard work and the many hours this great app has cost you. BRAVO!! ( U2 m.a.s.e) :good:
[Android General] Area51©:
It's almost right. It's open only for people who already donated to give them the chance to test and buy it at a low price.

That being said, I will do a last call soon for all who donated to claim their minimum priced license for the GPS Injector.

Please send me your google+ email address by pm and I will add you to the AppRadio Unchained community.

After this I will set the price to the regular price and anyone who wants to test has to pay that.
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
If it aint broke, dont fix it:)

that being said, if u need me to upgrade, i will.

Thanks bro:)

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ARU and SS are 2 different things. Area will never work on SS. Its 2 different projects....

Still waiting for SS Dev to fix the issues in 4.3 :(
[Android General] Area51©:
I meant that other guy, he seemed to be the one volunteering;)
[Android General] hoops129:
Yes, I used Titanium Backup to make the GPS injector app a system app. I tried again this morning and it seemed to work though. No more requests to enable GPS when I start google maps. I don't like getting inconsistent behaviors though because it makes it tough to automate :)

It seems like the trick is to let bluetooth connect first before connecting the phone using hdmi. Then ARU was able to auto-connect. But I still have a manual bypass switch so I can't say the timing is always the same. That could be part of my problem at the moment. Still waiting for another auto-bypass switch after my installer claims I never brought one to him. Personally, I think he tried it and didn't get it to work.

This will be really exciting when I get everything working. I've seen glimpses and it's pretty cool.
[Android General] RipZZ:
Joined to this club :( Calibration also worked as **** every time :(

What is the differents saving settings in phone and in the stick? I believe that there is no difference - settings in saving in the same places. I'll try see logcat before, in process and after calibration later. I think that will be a little clearer if in the process I see any problems.
[Android General] kachaffeous:
Hmm my radio came with 8.05 out of the box. Ordered from Amazon

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What's the test, my radio has 8.05 out of the box
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
ur radio is 8.05 and ARU is working? if thats the case , then upgrading to 8.05 is safe :) awesome.