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[Android General] leobg:
With ARU there is no really specific sequence you need to follow. You can connect the phone at any time before or after starting the car. I would recommend you to first crank the engine then attach the phone, though it will work either way. Make sure ARU app is always running (I haven't observed battery drain because of it). Make sure radio head unit is set to auto connect. For me (AR2 with galaxy nexus, nexus 4/5)connection has always worked quite consistently. Takes about 30 seconds to connect (depending on your contact list size). Worst case I had to cycle Bluetooth (in 1 out of maybe 20 times). No matter HDMI connected or not, ARU is syncing and if you plug the phone after this completes (minute or so) app mode will switch on instantly.
[Android General] hoops129:
Just curious what functionality you have if you do not connect your phone via hdmi and only use bluetooth? Is there a way to disable the contacts download if you only have a bluetooth connection? I'm assuming if you connect via hdmi, there's no reason to download contacts.
[Android General] mikek753:
How do you manage to get HDMI with CM 10.2?

were any Samsung drivers added to that kernel ROM?

tnx
[Android General] Area51©:
Indeed, ARU can't change settings on the HU. You would need to hack the firmware of the HU. It would be enough to just change that default setting in the HU firmware. I looked a bit at the structure of the fw files some time ago but it's compressed in some probably proprietary way. So not easy to do.
[Android General] factor27:
Dumb questions

I'm sorry for the newb questions but ARU has actually motivated me to look into getting a new appradio 3 HU but I had some dumb questions:

1. What "app" do I select on my HU to mirror my phone screen? I thought that appradio only allowed the specific applications on the phone to actually work on the HU. I'm guessing ARU just adds the soft buttons (home, back, etc.) so you can use the entire phone UI (like this video shows http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_a2gWLSStE). Is that right?

2. Do the parking brake need to be engaged to interact with HU and ARU? I'm guessing the most common thing to do while driving is setup navigation so I wouldn't want to stop to set that.

Assuming everything works out - I'll definitely be donating for this awesome app! :)
[Android General] Area51©:
On your phone you run ARU. On the HU you select the "Apps" icon to connect to your phone.

What ARU does is more complicated than just adding soft buttons.

Note that your phone must be rooted for ARU to work.

No. For an EU version AR3 you can just ground the handbrake input. For an US version you can install a handbrake bypass module.
[Android General] factor27:
I apologize, I didn't mean to trivialize what ARU does :) I'm sure it does a lot more than just add the soft buttons. I just didn't know what mechanism was used on the HU to allow ARU to show full mirroring.

When you say "No", do you mean the parking brake *does* need to be engaged (unless I do the bypasses you suggested)? I'm planning on having the HU professionally installed so I'm a little worried they won't install it for me :(

Does the native appradio have the same restriction for all apps - that you can't interact with music or anything without the parking brake?

I'm assuming you can still get away with touching the screen on your actual phone though, just not the headunit itself.

Thanks for all your help!
[Android General] kinetx:
[MENTION=5417637]Area51©[/MENTION] - I have a HTC One (M7) which has hardware buttons. Double-tapping my home button brings up the multitasking menu - is there anyway to map such functionality into ARU whilst I have my phone plugged into my AR2? (i.e. using AR2's buttons to bring up the multitasking menu)
[Android General] Area51©:
There are restrictions when no bypass is installed. I don't know what they are exactly as mine is of course bypassed (but I have EU version).

You can search this thread or ask which one to install here. Also depending on your phone you can search/ask for what MHL or Slimport hdmi adapter is required. Also look into what power adapter to use. Again people here are willing to advise you. Just make sure you know exacly what you need and then have that installed. Especially if you are having it installed make sure it's first time right because it will cost you $ again if you need something changed.
[Android General] factor27:
I'm planning on getting appradio 3 (sph-da210). I have a galaxy s4 (AT&T) and I'm running CM10.2 so I won't be able to use mirrorlink and will have to rely on mhl.

Is there a recommended parking brake bypass for the sph-da210? Also, I've seen some youtube videos where people use a switch to fake the parking brake on or off to the HU. Why would you ever want to report anything other than parking brake engaged to it?

My plan was to not install the pioneer mhl adapter but instead run the HDMI/USB cable out of the HU, externally to the glove box/storage compartment and use the samsung mhl adapter. This will allow me to use mirrorlink later if I get a different phone or something without opening up the dash.
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
here is the bypass u guys need for the appradio 3. it works flawlessly.

http://www.amazon.com/Override-Auto...=1384346407&sr=8-1&keywords=appradio+3+bypass

no bypass = no DVD in motion, no settings changes in motion. no touches unless approved apps while in motion.... in essence - crap. a bypass is a must.
[Android General] HerbX:
Got my Sony-MHL-Adapter today and it works great! No more issue with snow and black screens when the phone is switching from LTE/WCDMA to GSM and back.

Tested with Xperia Z1, Xperia Z and HTC One.
[Android General] leobg:
When phone is only hooked up via BT to the head unit, all you get is BT hands free calling (AR2/AR3) and bluetooth A2DP media streaming (AR3 only). Contacts are part of the hands free system and is something baked into the AppRadio firmware (not something ARU can control). I remember ARL used to beta a hack where it presented empty phone book to the head unit, though I am not sure what happened to it (there were some flaws). You're not really saving that much time anyways even with empty phone book. I think it's not worth it. Plus you won't get name display when someone is calling, just the number.

Even if Pioneer chooses to optimize the way radio communicates with the phone to make it faster to connect, I doubt it will be done retrospectively (won't apply to existing products). I am pretty sure Pioneer software engineers had their reasons for this to take that much time to connect.
[Android General] hoops129:
So you are saying that contacts are downloaded via bluethooth and I should just go ahead a do it.

Isn't there a radio tuner or HD radio built into AR3 if I don't connect my phone via hdmi?

One final questions- I'm actually having someone install this for me today and he mentioned that he doesn't know about getting the back-up camera to work with this HU. It's a Mazda CX-5 which came with a backup camera to the factor 5.1" touchscreen, but I don't think it uses an RCA connection. The AR3 has a RCA input for a backup camera. Am I out of luck?
[Android General] leobg:
I am sorry - I thought you are familiar with the head unit. Yes - it has radio tuner with RDX which actually works quite nice. There is also backup camera connection so when you switch to reverse, camera input is shown on the screen. AR3 (DA210) goes further by adding a slot loading DVD support that can play DVD and MP3. Head over Pioneer site for full feature list.

As for your Mazda factory camera correction I bet there is converting cable available. Stereo installers should be familiar with that.

edit: completely forgot - you can have an old gen iPod permanently attached to be used as music library. Works great (I have old 8G iPod nano hooked to mine). You can mix sound with HDMI input, which means you can listen to iPod music or FM/AM radio and have Android phone hooked up over HDMI for navigation (or whatever you like).
[Android General] Area51©:
Almost 30 people filled out the survey already.

Really thanks for providing all the feedback, very useful for me.

In about 10 days I will have a holiday of a week so that I can really make some progress on

implementing the missing features and maybe even some more.

By that time I should have also received my AR3 for desk use, so that I can really start to get things moving.

I can't believe that I really am taking a holiday just for that but I am happy about it.
[Android General] Maxd13:
HTC ONE

Hello,

I'm sorry to post, because I think I miss maybe a setting somewhere but.. I trun crazy soon :)

I have an HTC ONE root CM10.1.3 connect with the pioneer MHL cable to a DA110 unit. The phone is maybe Mirrorlink compatible but not sure with this rom. Anyway I get the conenction everything since to work.. except that the screen of the unit stay grey... I can manipulate the phone from the unit.. but looks like the signal doesn't pass true.

Any advice or troubleshoothing step are more than welcome !

Thanks for the dev, it's going to be fun once it work on mine !!

Max
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
U r the man bro! Thank u so much!!! Saving up to buy the ar3 lol
[Android General] jimmietilt:
Try the free nova launcher, its really good i have my normal home screen then if i scroll to the right i have a separate home specific to apps i would use on appradio, just a thought
[Android General] enjoimadcow:
Hey Area51 I had another instant where ar3 wouldnt respond to touch input. I emailed you a log that hopefully supplies more info then the last one.
[Android General] valestrand:
I have a att note 2 with clean rom 4.9 and the 8500. It worked flawless, connects really fast and touch input works great. If u get the button workings that will be the icing on the cake. Using all share cast.

Love that I can pick up the phone and it goes back to portrait mode so I can text. ARL. never did that.

Thanks
[Android General] jimmietilt:
With allshare cast you are basically wireless right? And the touch works?
[Android General] valestrand:
Yes, completely wireless. Just like airplay. U just have to run triangle away if u are on a custom rom for every time u go into custom recovery
[Android General] nfaust01:
Hey to get home and back and what not to work download button savior. It places an over lay with soft keys to perform these actions. Good work around for now.
[Android General] valestrand:
I use overlay, much better
[Android General] bkakus:
I Just ordered the appradio3, I just realize I forgot to purchase any cable. What cable I need to connect Nexus 4 to the head unit to get to use Appradio Unchained? I will be putting it on this weekend, what should I pay attention to??

Thanks guys.
[Android General] xentheosx:
Get the Pioneer Appradio mhl adapter. I bought a cheaper mhl adapter on amazon with great reviews but did not function properly.

EDIT: Sorry you need a SlimPort adapter.
[Android General] Area51©:
If it's a LG Nexus 4 you need a SlimPort adapter.
[Android General] zr2ee:
yes Nexus 4 will need slimport, you don't have to get the pioneer kit but several of the cheap adapters I picked up caused "snow" issues and I've never had a single problem with my pioneer kit so for me it was worth the extra money.

If you do go with 3rd party cables go with higher end ones like Genuine LG cables as the fit tolerances will be tighter and your less likely to have issues. Other users have reported picking up knock off's on amazon that look like genuine cables but aren't so beware.

The HDMI port on the back of the deck has a locking mechanism too keep the cable harnessed in, also to keep stress off of the cable and board and is pretty proprietary so you'd need a HDMI cable with stubby ends and not super thick shielding, although with a dremel you can modify if needed.

Most of all I would say test everything before you install it to save yourself time and pain, i'd go as far as to say bench test it and jostle the cables around to make sure you don't have any loose connection points, specifically the HDMI and MHL/SlimPort ends.
[Android General] spinkick:
Anyone with a nexus 7 2013 get this to work?
[Android General] bkakus:
So, I need a HDMI cable and a slimport, is that right?
[Android General] papa3r:
Yes,... you will need a slimport...(you should get the original if it is available)

+

HDMI Cable....try to get the shortes one (depending on your needs) to prevent any radio interference
[Android General] Area51©:
The OP now has the results of the survey added as a pdf file. So you can see with what equipment other people are using AppRadio Unchained.
[Android General] bkakus:
Which slimport is the recommended one? I Just want to get one that will work Well......
[Android General] lpasq:
SlimPort® SP1002 by Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. ...in addition to connecting HDMI, the adapter has Micro USB connection so you can also direct hardwire a car charger cable kit for vehicle and run a charge to the phone while it's connected to HDMI adapter. I use this one > http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007O59Z7I/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Who has honored their donation commitment to the dev? Let me know so I can update the list below.
[Android General] hoops129:
Cool. I should have it back tonight to give it a try. I just hope he can get the backup camera to play nicely with it.
[Android General] Area51©:
I found this for you: Schematic diagram of radio with backup camera connection

Maybe that can help your installer.
[Android General] Bonnsay:
PTV3000 Tasker

Hey together,

i searched the whole thread but didnt found a solution.

Is there any chance to autoconnect to a PTV3000 from Netgear? The new Firmware works very nice with my Nexus 4, now only autoconnect is missing!

Thanks for any answers!
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
Not that i found or researched. By theory u can find the com.* service running while PTV is connected and then automate the process with Tasker. With samsung hub there is a possibility, couldn't find one with PTV.

when i tried the PTV and the HU the delay was so bad it was impossible.... when connected to TV it was ok. i guess its cause the commands are being sent via BT and that adds delay by itself.
[Android General] leobg:
I guess you mean enable wireless display on the phone? You can put together a tasker script to do it, though I think you'd hate the lag of PTV3000. Many people tried and hated it. Including me. In the car where there are so many RF "polluters" connection is far from perfect. Most that suffers is audio. It is plain useless.
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
with sammy hub theres a tasker script to force connection to the hub.

u can automate with tasker and remote settings to enable disable the wireless screen option but it will not FORCE auto connect. it will just "scan" and when it will see the PTV it will try to connect.

with Samsing to save that time theres a script that locate the com.samsung* service running and do a "force" connect when option is enabled (wireless display" . works well with Stock ROM., not so much with miracast AOKP/CM based ROMS.

i agree, i purchased both the PTV and the Sammy HUB. i wanted to crash my car into the wall from being so mad over the delay, i took it out.

Using the cable kit by pioneer with the 5 to 11 pin by sammy and it works 120% of the time with zero issues.

just batery and a physical cable is annoying. but way better then swype - wait 10 hours and then see the screen move on the phone. lol
[Android General] antvuur:
Hi, i use the ptv3000 with my xperia z and it works perfect, no lag at all. Its the perfect solution with no cables. I use the iphone usb cable with a micro usb to charge my phone.

All im waiting for now is the gps injector and a good working screen standby app.

Greets

Ant
[Android General] Bonnsay:
I know what you mean, but did you tried new 2.4.26 firmware? Works like a charm the last 2 days! I heard music and navigate with Google Maps at the same time without any lags. Video with MX Player works like a charm without any lag!

Which app to find it?
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
when did 2.4.26 came out? cause i bought it like 2 weeks ago and upgraded the firmware and it was crap. i guess it just dont play nice on AOKP/CM 4.3.1.... the guy with the sony is lucky. for many it was crap....

tried checking the date for 2.4.26 but netgear support site is down for the PTV...
[Android General] Area51©:
The GPS injector is ready. I am now fighting a bit to get it in the play store and test the license verification.

Trying to stay patient.....
[Android General] Bonnsay:
Here i uploaded the PTV3000_V2.4.26 firmware https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Fjoas5J1zLb1BLaTV0MHRDMTg/edit?usp=sharing

i´m on PA 4.4. Maybe its KitKat that doin it so nice?!

You know how to find the com process for tasker?
[Android General] Sauveur:
Question on this: I am about to have AR3 installed at Best Buy and the guy told me we have to order a new antenna if I want FM radio. Is that true?
[Android General] Area51©:
Your car doesn't have a FM antenna yet? Which I don't believe. I would say you would need an antenna adapter at the most. What brand is your car?
[Android General] Sauveur:
It does have an antenna--I have a 2004 Volvo V70. I wasn't sure why he told me that, but he said I would lose FM radio with the AR3 and would need a new antenna....
[Android General] hoops129:
Cool. Thanks. I will call him with this info.

Unfortunately, I just killed my phone somehow when I tried to install a rom with a fast charge kernel. It keeps rebooting to recovery mode.
[Android General] Sauveur:
Glad I saw this. Do you think Best Buy will give me a hard time about installing the bypass?
[Android General] Area51©:
I searched and there's antenna adapters available for that. Is that guy too lazy to get it?

Ok, let me continue with finishing the license testing......
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
most likely as this is not really "legal" to hack for DVD in motion...

i do my installs my self. in 2013 it is so stinking easy to do car installed.

even that bypass comes with instructions it is super easy.

bby most likely will tell u no for the bypass install unless u came across a cool dude.....

but without the bypass the HU is not fun !
[Android General] mikek753:
this is legal matter:

1. BestBuy doesn't sale bypass

2. BestBuy not likely to install any extra that you don't buy at the store

Ask installer before move with installation.

Look for independent installer and ask for TR-7 and what they recommend for less costs

I didn't have good experience with BB as I was told to buy tons of not really needed crap at MSRP cost.

It was like $400 for AR3 and $300 for installation with extra parts.
[Android General] D0Z3R2K4:
Bypass - 3 wires easy

i bought mine from MicroBypass - its perfect and so small heres the link - its just 3 wires

http://www.microbypass.com/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1 :D did my self either splice the wires or like me solder em :) :good:
[Android General] BIGSIKE3:
Is yours still working good/ok? I've tried every which way from Sunday on mine and still no dice. My next move is to flash a totally different rom and start over. :/
[Android General] Sauveur:
The lowest AR3 price I could find was on Amazon for $375. Are you aware of a much cheaper price somewhere else?
[Android General] hoops129:
I picked up the car and he got the backup camera to work. I noticed there's a soft button on the HU to select the rear view, but it won't work while I'm driving. No big deal though, as long as it activates when I'm in reverse.

I'm a bit upset however that he used a manual switch for the bypass. I gave him the amazon bypass part and I guess he didn't notice it. I'll have to call him in the morning... don't like having to flip the switch every time.

I'm wondering though if everyone uses the app mode to mirror their phone all the time? If so, there is no way to just listen to the radio I guess. Also, when I have an hdmi connection, it automatically puts my phone in landscape mode (is it the ARU setting) which normally would be good. But, I can't get to all my apps because they are off the screen. How is everyone handling this?
[Android General] djjerrymcgee:
top the "home" hard button on the HU to bring up the "audio mix" and select "radio" as your source to listen to your radio while in aru mode. I would suggest installing a "car mode" app, I personally use "car mode ultra" I have it set with 5 screens of apps I'll use while in car, works great. when phone (note II) auto connects to HU, auto screen standby, auto rotates, car mode auto starts, revers when car turns off. Loving it!!!
[Android General] hoops129:
Thanks. What are you using for auto screen standby? I'm assuming you're using tasker for the automation...
[Android General] m.a.s.e:
99% of us are using tasker
[Android General] factor27:
Why don't you just leave the switch in the parking brake engaged mode?
[Android General] leobg:
North American AppRadio requires you to engage, disengage and the again engage sequence to unlock the "stationary" features. This is why bypasses are being used. With European version, you can get the wire grounded and it will work.
[Android General] djjerrymcgee:
I use Tasker, for screen standby it's an app called "screen standby #root" check out the first post in this, great FAQ and tutorial for automation.

has anyone experienced "snow" when using their phone while in ARU? I've noticed the "snow" in the background while my 'dialer" is active.
[Android General] Area51©:
ARUnchained GPS Injector alpha testing

ARUnchained GPS Injector is open for alpha testing.

It's open for people who already donated 10$ or more. For alpha testing it's unfortunately still required to pay however I set the price as low as possible (1$ or 0.50 euro). When you pay that now it gives you a full license that you can still use when the app goes into production.

I have set up a google+ community. If you want to join alpha testing, send me a pm with a gmail address and I will add you to the AppRadio Unchained community.

Note that for testing an update of ARU is also required. It will be available later today.

If you didn't donate yet: when testing is finished the ARUnchained GPS Injector app will be available for 6.99$ or 5.20 euro.

Thanks in advance.
[Android General] antvuur:
Hi area,

I would like to help test the gps, what are the steps i have to take in order to download and test? Is it in the Google store?

Ant
[Android General] Area51©:
Sorry, it's only open for people who already donated. I promised them they will get a free license (in fact it is almost free now). It's in the app store but only for alpha testing. When testing is finished it will be available for purchase for anybody. It won't be too long.
[Android General] antvuur:
Ok, if i donate now can i join the fun? Ik woon trouwens in Eindhoven, i can pay via Internet banking (ing) if thats ok.
[Android General] hoops129:
I'm having trouble making a consistent connection. In fact, I found if I plug in before starting the car it prevents the car from even starting. So I hav e to start the car first.

Also, can you guys tell me how you are using tasker? Specifically, I'm trying to add a profile to trigger when I plug-in hdmi connection. But I can't find the right option. Can you also tell me what actions you run in the task when the Profile is active? It seems using CarHome Ultra would be the app to launch as an action which you configure to lock in landscape mode. So I don't think I need an action to put it in landscape mode. I also don't think I need to launch ARU since it's always running in the background.
[Android General] Sauveur:
Wait so what do I tell the guy who's installing it? That I need a manual switch built in that I can flip on and off? He can't just connect the bypass and be done with it?
[Android General] quinting:
Ummm....you need to have someone look at that, that sounds like a major electrical problem.

Also, what works best for me...start car, wait 5 seconds, plug in phone...I NEVER have connection issues.
[Android General] MonkeyTime:
If he's willing to install the bypass, that's all you need. That handles the "switching"internally.