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[Android General] weavedirch:
Please Help!!

Did you ever find a solution to the problem?

I am running...

Model Number: SPH-L900 (galaxy note 2)

OS Version: 4.4.2

Kernel: 3.0.31-1561791

Cable>> CableMatters MHL converter from Amazon (Thinking this could be the main problem)

The only mods done to this stock note 2 from Sprint are: rooted and disabled KNOX. I initially had a bt connectivity problem, where after running aru and attempting to connect it would just show disconnected after about 10 seconds.

I somehow got this solved after multiple reboots and permission fixes through rom manager. I was also having the same problem you are having now with aru giving me the proverbial finger. The fix permission and reboots also solved this problem.

The problem I am having now, is the touch functionality is not working on my HU. The bt stays connected, rotation works, and everything mirrors smooth, but I have to use my actual phone. It let me calibrate the screen during the initial setup, but when I double tap mode the only thing that changes is the toolbar to the left goes away. Touching the display on HDMI mode only activates the HUs normal functionality (down arrow in top left corner to change input, etc.)

Have you or anyone else had this problem? Do you have any ideas on what might be causing this? I've been at this for some time now an getting pretty damn frustrated.

Thanks in advance!
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Huzzah I figured it out!!

Okay here is the issue. My phone already had AppUnchained running in the background in a sleep function. See that little icon next to my phone missed called? Thats the BT function waiting in AppRadio. This means that as I hooked up my phone. AppRadioUnchaine was already running.

Notice how my functions on the right side are greyed out? That's when you get the Red Finger of X.

Here is my Screen Mirroring but look.....Greyed out menu on the left Meaning again Red Finger of X

Here it is running in the background on my phone as well..in the background

Here is what I did :-

I put it in Hibernate using Greenify.

Then I fire up ARU and hit the Home Button and looky here, My HDMI is lit up and my APPS is hilighted now meaning it can run Apps off the phone

I Hit Apps in the Head Unit and volia No Red Finger and I know that because the Left menus is now available.

I exit the App on the HU touchscreen. And Voila full touch screen controlling my phone. You know you will NOT get the Red Finger of X because the Left Menu is now touchable.

Any question ask away. But I think this is the issue. APU not closing properly. Seems that the HU Likes it only on a fresh new instance of ARUnchained. otherwise Red Finger of X. Remember , You might have to unplug your phone a couple of times for ARUnchained to start up and detect it. It's something to do with the MHL Cables.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
I forgot to mention on this unit that you have to set the function of AV Input to OFF, or else you will get a side menu on the left (even with screen mirrored) every time you attempt to touch the screen. Also Clicking on the HDMI just tells the HU "Go Show me whats being displayed" and every time you go to touch it, you will get a AV input overlay which is useless.

You have to get it to be in Apps mode for your touch and screen mirroring to work.
[Android General] anujpuri85:
I've found that all you need to do to get the touch working... is plug in your phone first and THEN connect your bluetooth. Then touch works fine every time. You don't need to keep restarting ARU.

Also, anyone know a way to get rid of the left side menu so the phone mirroring and touch is full screen?
[Android General] weavedirch:
Touch Problems

Thank you for all the tips; your the man Dharmaboy75!!! I'll mess with it tonight after I get off work and post an update later. I'll also try anujpuri85s method and report back on what worked. Thanks again guys!!
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
I tried this and had no luck. The 4000NEX starts to demand a BT or HDMI Source. When I say HDMI source it goes a mirrored screen in with an AV output overlay which is not available to touch control.

I retried my method this morning, Made sure ARU is in Hibernated states. Hooked up my phone to the deck via BT and then plugged in my phone to the MHL cable.

I hit the home button, then went to the Apps touch button on the HU and voila full mirroring with touch control and no Red Finger of X.

This could be something to do with my Nexus (2011 Model) and this deck but it is confirmed working with these steps.
[Android General] john94si:
Can anyone recommend a ROM for a note3 ATT?
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
I have a Note 2, Installed the Jedi ROM last night, Mirroring and functions work great with genuine Samsung MHL cable. Flawless.

I would lean towards getting a Jedi ROM working on your phone.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
you will need to do this as well

http://www.droidviews.com/disable-knox-security-service-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Damn Chromecast is not compatible with both my Nexus and Note2. So looks like my cable method is my only choice
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Well I am using a OnePlus One now. I was able to use Chromecast (connecting to my OnePlus via WIFI Hotspot) and was able to mirror my image . I am able to get touch working etc but the only issue now is the image is too big on my 4000NEX. Anyone have an idea?
[Android General] Kooljazz:
Greyed out HDMI

I have the Avh 4000nex. Everything works well with the system. The only problem I'm having is that the HDMI sign is greyed out whenever I plug in a HDMI cable. I've tried 4 different HDMI cables all high speed but it won't connect with my phone at all. I have the Galaxy Note 2. I do have a pioneer bypass installed but it works fine. What can be the problem?
[Android General] JohnnyBeGood113:
Hi all,

Today my AVH-4000NEX got installed and I came across this thread. I need a advise.

My understanding is that I need to buy one of those bypass cables to be able to use MirrorLink while driving?

Also, other then original Samsung MHL adapter (ET-H10FAUWESTA) I will need usb cable (kind that is not only for charging) ?

Just want to get the list of things I will need in order to get it to work.

TIA
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Kooljazz. I'd talk to the installation guys. This doesn't sound right. What are you plugging in on your side of the cable? mhl?
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Yup. Mhl needs USB power.
[Android General] Kooljazz:
I have a MHL and a Samsung AllShare cast hooked up. I called a pioneer rep and they were saying that it doesn't work because phone is running 4.4 kitkat. The head unit only works for 4.3. I also successfully rooted my phone ad it still doesn't work.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
I used the Jedi X Rom so that I could use the Franco kernel. It allows the phone go to permissive SE Linux. Stock is okay but fire me a PM to test this later. Last I used my Note 2, I had it working perfectly with Franco kernel and Jedi X Rom. Stock Note 2 Rom is very locked down. Pioneer are dumbasses and will never firmware this to work. They want you to buy a new deck.
[Android General] JohnnyBeGood113:
I got it to work here's what I had to do http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56168695&postcount=7427
[Android General] Dougw133:
I have an HTC one with HTC mhl adapter. What settings should be used in the head unit? I got to input settings, smart phone, and then I choose "other" in place of iPhone. Below is an option for USB, HDMI or BT Wireless. Should I set it to USB or HDMI? Also, should I be selecting the "aha" source or "HDMI" source? HDMI source just shows my screen on the unit with no control. I have latest at unchained and root. Thanks in advance.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Okay the biggest issue is when ARU is working in the background. I ALWAYS put it to sleep using Greenify app. I would connect my unit via mhl. Make sure blue tooth was active and connected BEFORE hooking MHL to phone. When you connect you get to choose the HDMI port from the source menu on screen. You have to set the source as not iPhone but other and HDMI. when prompted you hit your bypass button and you should be good
[Android General] Dougw133:
so what you're saying is that AppRadio unchained needs a fresh Start. can I just kill the app with a task killer or does it have to be a hibernate? Does aru start automatically when the cable is plugged in even if it is not open?
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Yeah you can kill it. It should auto start on connect
[Android General] Dougw133:
Well. Ive managed to connect and at first seemed like everything was working. My resolution sucks and isn't utilizing the full screen. Now, for an unknown reason my soft keys on the left side of the screen have disappeared. Now Im just seeing the mirrored image with no overlay or on screen keys for back, home etc.. Also, are any of you aware if there is a way to mix the source like the Appradio 3 can? Example: I am listening to a CD and want to use ARU at the same time. I cannot believe if you cant do that.

EDIT: Ok Im an idiot didnt know about the double tap the home button to get the soft keys back. I also got my screen resolution sorted out.

All seems pretty good at this point. Im just hoping for a way to play music from standard sources while using ARU
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Well I think you are out of luck. Seem like you can't play a CD while the HDMI is in use. It works on the basic principle of the like a TV with an HDMI Source and you hook up a PS4 to it. The TV dedicates all resources and inputs (video and sound) to that input Source. Kinda Makes sense but I too was dissapointed. So I actually put music on my SD card and did that instead. Used Power Player to play the music.

As for the Menu Overlay, can you take a pic of the issue? Usually double clicking the home button will bring up the left side menu again.
[Android General] Dougw133:
Good news and Good news. My issues have been worked out. The screen resolution was an issue solved by going into app mode, hitting the mode button and then the settings. Now in the settings "Adjust Smart Phone Screen Size" is enabled. At first I thought you had to move the yellow lines to full screen, however it will give you a preview of the current output from the phone and you actually close the yellow box around it. Once you hit submit voila!

I can report TWO awesome findings. I have a 256GB PNY SDXC card I formatted to NTFS and put 50GB worth of music on. The unit reads it perfect and plays perfectly from it. No need for a SSD or limited by FAT32 file system of 32GB.

And the most important for me. You CAN I NFACT PLAY YOUR STANDARD SOURCES WHILE IN APPMODE/ARU. Buried in the manual I found "Audio Mixing". When in ARU/APPMODE simply press a volume up or down key, you'll see a split box appear with the option to select audio from either appradio or SD,CD, Panodra etc...You can control the two volumes independently and switch between the two. So basically now I can listen to my SD card loaded into the HU as well as use ARU!!! Apparently it was a major complaint in Appradio 1 and 2, and in 3 they added this function. We're luck the 4000NEX came out alongside the appradio 3.

Thanks for the help, and I hope this helps others.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
No way. that's awesome. I guess it helps to read the manual LOL!

Well I am in a predicament as my OnePlus One does not have MHL capability so I have to cast my screen. Issue was with Chromecast it would not fit to screen. No idea why. On the other app radios it worked but for appradio 3. I could cast my screen using wifi hotspot to my TV using Chromecast but when it came to the 4000NEX all I see is one large corner of my phone screen and no way to make it smaller. *sigh*
[Android General] Dougw133:
I did read the manual. I scoured it twice! I searched a ton too. Finally I searched and found a review of APpradio 3 stating you could now "Mix". I downloaded the manual pdf and searched "mixing" finally finding the one little tiny functionality sentence for this.

That sucks. Im assuming thats like my HTC One's "miracast"? Im not familiar with the one plus.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Yeah i think it's a fault with Chromecast. I can always go back to my Note2 for this to work fine as I have an official Samsung MHL cable but...I got this OnePlus One which is by far a superior phone. Just wish I could get the Wifi Casting to work. My alternative to Chromecast would be to get a different HDMI dongle that will work off wifi hotspot (Ali-express models etc) to try and get this to work.
[Android General] Dougw133:
Bought ARunchained reloaded...World of difference. Plug the cable in and it connects every time. Beautiful.
[Android General] JohnnyBeGood113:
How is it different from free version?
[Android General] Dougw133:
Very! The sad thing is that I didn't even know about it. A lot more sttings, better interface etc.. It has a start and stop function. Basically it seems to disable and enable BT quickly for reliable connection. It also has a setting so that when you plug your MHL cable in it auto connects. No more ufssing with the order in which I start apps, plug in, BT etc... I literally just plug the cable in and im connected immediately. It seemed to rid the old basic pioneer apps all together. Seems to be AR unchained standalone almost. I have to say well worth the money for me. It eliminated the need to setup something like tasker for me. Tons of new options.
[Android General] JohnnyBeGood113:
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!
[Android General] Dougw133:
I wish I had a more synced and detailed report on it but Im friggin tired. I had to share that it was absolutely worth it and I was thinking of donating for Area51's time anyhow. So good way to donate and get a beast of an app.
[Android General] Dougw133:
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well I'm having big issues when I plug my MHL cable and now. My 4G data in my GPS signals drop to almost nothing. So now I'm looking into either using miracast or an Android dedicated stick. has anyone used miracast? Does it lag?
[Android General] Dougw133:
I tried switching to a tablet however I cannot connect both my phone and the tablet to the 4000 via bluetooth at the same time. I did not think that would be an issue. I'm wondering how people who use dedicated tablets or Android sticks achieve this. So now if I use the tablet I cannot use my phone for Bluetooth hands free with the head unit which kind of defeats my complete purpose. I have asked questions in the other threads only to be ignored and talked around. With all the people using Android sticks not one of them care to address my issue or offer any insight on what they're doing to utilize Bluetooth hands free. I'm wondering if any of you guys have connected two devices to the head unit at the same time and could share how you did it. Any feedback or insight is appreciated.
[Android General] Dougw133:
And another dead thread after only a week or two.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
I kinda missed some of the other posts. but what you want to do is almost create a Pico net (Blutooth network) which I don't think is possible with this unit. It does have its limitations. You can hook up a tablet as long as its MHL compatible.
[Android General] Dougw133:
It lives!!! Sorry, been pulling my hair out over this. I have spent countless hours searching for a solution to this. The fact of the matter is is that it is possible. People have been doing it since AppRadio 2.its very irritating to me that it's possible with the current bluetooth software but pioneer doesn't recognize the value in the ability to do this. In fact they are marketing their lowest line CD receivers this quarter with dual Bluetooth device connection. How their top and receivers aren't programmed to handle this easily is beyond me yet the bottom line receivers can do this. I have actually once successfully had both devices connected where my phone could make the calls and AR Unchained worked simultaneously. It is an article trial and error crapshoot process of what device is enabled first or last and seems to be completely random whether it works or not. A few times I have gotten both to work however when I click phone book it tries to bring up a phone book from the tablet which doesn't exist. The one successful time I had it working the way it should I was able to pull up the phone book from my phone. there is another couple random occasions where I'm connected with the tablet via the MHL and the Bluetooth and when a phone call comes in it will pick up through my phone and allow me to use it but it still won't let me access the phone book from the phone because it says no device connected. So the frustrating part is that it's absolutely possible but just not designed to be simple or with that intention. I was hoping maybe somebody came up with a fail safe way or order of connections that it could work every time. ideally I would just rather use my phone and not have to use the tablet but as I stated above when I use the MHL with my phone I lose almost all data and the GPS does not work due to interference.the tablet I'm using actually has an HDMI out and does not need to utilize MHL.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
So the order of which you connect first doesn't matter? Ie phone first then tablet via HDMI out?. I'd love to get my sim to work on 2 units so that one can stay in the glove box (my old nexus via mhl) and then my one Plus one phone for Bluetooth calls only and phonebook.

Wish we could custom flash these head units but pioneer drops support so fast.
[Android General] Dougw133:
I have tried limiting my Tegra note tablet Bluetooth profile to only use the necessary Bluetooth profiles and I have unchecked phone using the app Bluetooth auto connect. Sometimes my tablet connect only for data for after a do and sometimes the phone icon is highlighted regardless of what setting I have chosen. The only time or two I have got it to work is when the tablet connect first and then from my phone i connect to the head unit. The few times it worked both devices Bluetooth icon or let up on the head unit. But most of the time when I try to connect from my phone when the tablet is already connected it just tells me the connection fails.I would like to do the same thing as you I want to close my glove box and forgot about the tablet but still retain the use of my phone for Bluetooth calls.I'm not sure what profiles are required for AppRadio orar Unchained. It certainly does not need the phone profile.like I said using that application even when I uncheck the device to use phone sometimes the head unit still recognizes the tablet as a phone even though its not and still tries to access my android contacts. I feel as though if I could find a way to stop the tablet from allowing the head unit to connect as a phone I'd be one step closer. I have put in a request with pioneer bluetooth software update to match that of the receivers they are now releasing. I realize how ridiculous this request is because I'm very familiar with pioneer is terrible support. the bottom line is that it does in fact work, but right now there is no sure fire way to do it.
[Android General] Dougw133:
just stopping by to confirm that I am indeed able to use AR Unchained along with a separate device my cell phone, and use them simultaneously with Bluetooth. I allow AR and chain to connect to my dedicated tablet first. I use a Bluetooth auto connect application that when I enable the Bluetooth manually on my phone it connects to the avh4000 and is being used primarily for Bluetooth phone calls including access to the phone book directly via the head unit. It works and I'm glad now I'm just looking for a way to automate it.
[Android General] Proweedsmoker:
Need some advice guys:

What type of HDMI cable is everybody using to connect to the white Samsung MHL adapter?

I am using a standard HDMI I pulled from the house TV stash, was getting a crappy but working screen mirror on the out of the box firmware, updated to 1.08 and now there isn't even an HDMI connection option, it just vanished from the source menu. The phone sees the cable being plugged in, but the radio does not so I can't get appradio to even launch.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
http://www.monoprice.com/Category?c_id=102&cp_id=10240
[Android General] snobacray:
Touchscreen issue

Hi All,

Seems like this was a problem others have experienced but can't find the answer. I have a LG G2 and ARUnchained Reloaded. Touchscreen won't work on HU. I can operate on phone and everything fine. But when I touch screen, menu comes up. Gotta be something simple I hope. Thanks for the help.
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Yeah you have to turn of menu option for the HDMI I think I mentioned it in my starting post.
[Android General] snobacray:
Thanks for getting back so quick. I'm clicking the Apps button on top which is highlighted in blue, and has a smartphone with and arrow on the bottom right corner of it. Even though its highlighted, it won't click and take me to a different screen. But now after doing a little more reading...even though I have ARUnchained Reloaded, do I need the AppRadio app to access the Apps page? I didn't think I did, but maybe that's the obvious step I'm missing.
[Android General] snobacray:
So I'm an idiot. After I changed the setting on the HU from USB to HDMI (under smartphone setup), MAGIC!! Everything working perfectly. Thanks!
[Android General] booogermonkey:
Hey people,

So I haven't been able to find what I'm looking for, hence the post. Lots of confusion about what cables to use for the 4000nex and note 2 (t889). My HU is on the way, and I want to get my ducks in a row. Can anyone help? I'm a nuub on this forum and this post may get deleted by the admin. If that happens, please direct me as to where I can post this question. Pioneer seems to have no clue as to what cables I need. I get a different answer every time I call them.

Thanks
[Android General] Dharmaboy75:
Booogermonkey, You need a regular HDMI cable to go from your deck to the MHL adapter. It has to be the Official Samsung MHL adapter to work with the Note2 ( i got lucky on eBay). The HDMI will go into the back of the MHL, then the MHL into your Note 2. You also need a wire to go from the POWER USB port of your deck to the micro usb into the MHL. This is how the MHL device gets power and charges your phone.

so in all you need 3 things for it to work and connect to your Note 2.
[Android General] blackra1n.x:
Thank you :)))) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
[Android General] booogermonkey:
Thanks. I got all that stuff already.
[Android General] fattyspecial:
I actually got it to work with this one:

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/prod...spx?path=23867a5729eeb996a686a7ae91419bcben02
[Android General] booogermonkey:
Morning guys,

My HU is almost here!! Anyone have a suggestion on which rom works best for ARU? I'm on dn3v5 right now on t889 running agni pure stock kernel and am having a lot of fun with it. But I am willing to let it go to make this work. Just trying to get the ducks in a row. Should've asked you guys before pioneer and I woulda saved a bundle on cables I don't need.
[Android General] booogermonkey:
Hi all, so here's what I got and here's my problem.

T889 running dn3v5. Says it's 4.4.2. Agni pure stock kernel. Samsung mhl adapter. I get full mirroring and touch with arur. Problem is I'm not getting full screen. There are settings for adjusting the screen size but when I tap preview it just shows the small screen again. Black bars across top and bottom. Width is fine. Is this a resolution issue on my phone? When in hdmi I get full screen. Just not in app mode. Been searching. Emailed the dev and he told me how to get to that screen resize setting but it doesn't work. Any ideas on where to research? Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

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Edit: also tried with Jeri master X2. To no avail.
[Android General] booogermonkey:
Got it figured out! If anyone has the same problem pm me.