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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
My limited experience comparing both a Chromecast and Miracast on a N5. Latency, the time it takes for data to traverse between sources, is less with WiDi than Chromecast but more than hardwire HDMI which was a SlimPort adapter in my case.

My research when cutting the cord in preparation for a new phone (N5X): I can't time the resulting lag caused by the latency. Lag seems less by a considerable degree with WiFi Direct (Miracast) versus Chromecast. The increased lag from Chromecast from SlimPort is in the hundreds of milliseconds. Miracast seems to improve the quality of experience from Chromecast, at least for me with my current scenario, as seems resulting from wireless transmission of packet data. The nuisance related to latency is relative. My touch delay, as experienced when touching to select, is so minimal that I soon adapted. Though it is well under a second, some people will notice it when they press a button, or swipe a window, or have to wait for something to happen.*What can be determined by someone testing latency is to confirm that annoyingly noticeable lag is simply transmission speed related within manufacturer tolerance but not packet loss from transmission interruption. When Belkin and Netgear first launched Miracast dongles almost a couple years ago, I tried both on TV monitors. The lagged terrible. I just picked up Miracast dongle to swap out the Chromecast on my AppRadio 3 because Chromecast was a hassle. I don't know what Miracast dongle has better latency scores than the Microsoft dongle I have been using this week. The lag is no issue as it is since I am still in the phase appreciating the convenience of wireless Android screen casting to my dashboard.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] AgentJz:
Submitted join request for beta.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
Update. While alpha testing .25 I did get a Miracast pairing code verification request for my Microsoft dongle to AR3. It wasn't a PIN I put, just a confirm and accept. It occurred as follows: Screen casting... Car off... Car on... ARUr BT seeking pair from headunit that failed. Newly testing so that's all I can report at the moment.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sinbrad:
Two questions...

I currently have an xperia Z3+ and cannot find for the life of me a way to root this device. Secondly, I have requested to become a tester but I see that in order to become a tester I have to first purchase the app from the play store? I thought the test app would be exactly that an app for testing purposes and if it worked then in order to continue using it I would have to purchase it?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] DensilTobas:
1. The usb connection is for power....yes u can use another pwer source.

2. yes its just a wireless link.... and touch data is sent through bluetooth.

currently i run a miracast dongle (actiontec screenbeam 2) with my s6 on a nex 6000 pioneer.it mirrors with touch and when calls come in... it answers over bluetooth...so u are goin to be fine. =-)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] afmadrid:
Question about the screen

Hello to all of you

i have two questions, im searched by all the forum and i can't find the answer. I have a pioneer avh-x8650bt, note 4 and mhl connection, is there any way to turn off the screen while the connection between the HU and the phone is active, im tried with screen standby root but doesn't work for me, a lot of bugs, if i turn off the screen works fine, but the bug appears when the screen goes on, i'm tried all the variants, the developer of the app it's not longer available and the threat doesn't brings solutions.

Any suggestion?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wsjunior:
How did you rooted your S6? Running 5.1.1? I'm trying to figure out a safe way to do that for a long time without success..

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I've already submitted my request to test it. Does this version already works without root also?

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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Testing is for trying out new features in an app that are still under development. It's not meant to be a free trial. To be able to test an alpha or beta version of a paid app, you need to purchase it first.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
No version works without root. You will need your phone rooted to use it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Nope, that is not a simple thing to achieve.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jUsT2eXy:
Hi guys. Same story... installed new rom (full wipes except external SD Card) and the app keeps saying invalid licence!

I have tried wiping data/cache from Playstore and AppRadio but that does not work. Uninstalling & reinstalling app does not make a difference.

Is there something (key/licence file) on the external SD card that is causing this problem? It's incredibly frustrating and this always happens when I need to go out and use the navigation!

Ps. I did not use Titanium to restore the app. It was a fresh install once new rom booted up. PlayStore recognises it as 'purchased'.

Please help.

Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
N5 5.1.1 ARUr Miracast alpha .25 day two update: no noticeable bugs

Sequence: pre-ignition, BT on. That is it. Awesome! Rename to ARUw for wireless :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sinbrad:
I would be happy to pay to test but as I am at the moment unable to root my xperia Z3+ it would be money down the toilet. Even if I was able to root I don't know if the app will work so once again money down the toilet.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
When you start the service (by pressing the Start button), make sure you have internet access as the first time you do this, it needs to acquire a license by contacting a Google server.

You can also do this when you are not even connected to your head unit but are sure to have internet access.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Without root it's useless to even try it. For testing this is in the Play store description:

"Because this app may not work for your setup there's an extended trial period of 48 hours. In order to claim this simply request a refund within 48 hours after purchase by emailing the order number to the support email address."

If you need more time just ask me in advance.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stargate125645:
So correct me if I'm wrong, but with you don't need a third WiFi source for setup like you do with Chromecast, correct? That's what's keeping me from trying Chromecast in the car. That, and the screen casting lag.

I am looking into trying a Miracast adapter in preparation for getting a new phone, but I don't recognize any brands besides Belkin (and have not always had good experience with them). Are you settled on your Microsoft dongle as the best option? How long does load up time take with the new ARUR version with respect to a hard wired connection? Finally, I need a good female-female coupler for HDMI. I usually stick with Blue Jeans Cable, but will try something else if it is on Amazon and cheaper.

Lastly, how do you Nexus users flash new OS versions without an external SD card? I don't expect you to explain it to me; a link will suffice. I can't find an explicit instruction manual on general methodology - only specifics. I am used to using phones with an SD card and in my experience, everything gets wiped before flashing. Do you simply wipe everything but data so that the internal SD card remains untouched? The convenience of an SD card that can be removed is great for transferring large amounts of files (e.g. my music collection), but that rarely happens and the cost (even for Verizon) and update frequency for Nexus phones makes me want to try it.

Edit: With the near ubiquity of FLAC files now, the ability to use my music collection directly is very appealing. I need a 256GB storage capacity to use my collection unedited, so phones with SD cards still are appealing to me. I love my LG G3.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
I will stay with the Microsoft dongle for now. The connection sequence time, all in, is longer than my old SlimPort wired hook up. I would say about 15 seconds longer. I use this HDMI coupler I picked up at Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/rocketfish-hdmi-coupler-multi/9205889.p?id=1218058780267&skuId=9205889

I am not the right guy to direct on your OS question. Sorry. I go this route these days since I stopped using custom ROMs a few years ago and simply root: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en

I also can’t give advice on your music file memory because I have an iPod Touch connected to my AR3 that I use in Mix Mode.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stargate125645:
I see a lot of negative reviews on Amazon of the Microsoft dongle. Why did you move to it from the others? Was it the lag you mentioned on earlier models not being fixed?

I would simply root, too. Android doesn't have many features that are missing anymore. I take it you wait until the new version has been rooted, then update using the flashing instructions and root? I'm assuming Google isn't offering rooted OS versions. Or do you take a rooted version of the OS and flash it with that method?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
The other dongles, I had almost two years ago and gave them away soon after testing them. I bought the MS one just because that is the only one Best Buy had in stock the day I had the itch to dump Chromecast. Maybe others are better. I don't know. The MS seems fine for now.

Once a new Nexus is in hand you can follow this tutorial from OnePlus: http://oneplus.wonderhowto.com/how-...all-custom-recovery-root-oneplus-one-0156099/

First get the Android SDK on your computer so you can run command lines for the tools provided for ADB Fastboot. There are toolkits these days make it easier I am told. I still do it all the developer method: http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing/index.html?pkg=tools

There are forum threads to help keep up with updates. Like this examples for the Nexus 5:

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/info-nexus-5-ota-help-desk-t2523217

http://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5/general/guide-update-rooted-device-to-5-1-lmy47d-t3050789
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigal.nz:
Multiple USB devices

Hi All,

I am using ARUR with:

Galaxy S4 on Lollipop

Pioneer AVH8750BT

It runs pretty good though I need to find an adapter to supply more power to the MHL adapter - some sort of 12v to 5v converter terminated with micro USB. (Suggestions?)

But my real question is this - I don't have GPS in my headunit, so I want to connect a external GPS AND I want to connect ODBII adapter. To do both I need a USB dock - I think there is a Samsung one with HDMI also - has anyone tried this sort of setup to connect multiple devices?

Cheers

-Al
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
I can't exactly answer your question. Just want to mention that you can also use an ODBII adapter that connects via Bluetooth. Also you say your head unit doesn't have USB but in fact it has two USB ports. You can use USB1 to connect a thumb drive. USB2 is used to power the MHL adapter/phone. It can supply 1.6A which should be enough to keep your phone charged.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
Yep, Bluetooth ELM327 ODBII adapter paired to the phone alongside the Head Unit and something like the Torque application will display the outputs to the HU via the screen mirroring.

Even if you could attach the ODBII connector directly to the HU there are no drivers in the HU to know what to do with it and nothing would happen.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigal.nz:
Sorry in my original post i should have GPS NOT USB.

I have corrected that error if you reread it, it makes more sense now.

Also I didn't think I could connect ARUR AND ODBII at the same time (that would mean simultaneous blue tooth connections - which isn't possible right?)

Cheers

-Al
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
It makes more sense now. Anyway you can have multiple Bluetooth connections at the same time (in theory about 20). So it's possible to connect an external Bluetooth GPS receiver.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bigal.nz:
Oh cool. So both the ODBII, GPS and ARUR can connect at same time via bluetooth. That makes life easier.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JLPDA:
Exactly! I'm using this ELM327 OBDII BT adapter - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EQ57BE8?keywords=elm327&qid=1445301434&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5 along with Torque Pro...which works/looks great on the AR3 :cool:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
Nexus 5X in hand tonight. Waiting for root of stock kernel, then will alpha .25 for Miracast.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stargate125645:
Well, with Android 5.1.1 and version 0.25 of this software, the scrolling issues seem to be resolved. I don't know if that was intentional, but I'm happy!

Any idea on what it would take to make ARUR automatically unlock the device when connected? The new version of the LG G3 ROM (I use a rooted namely stock ROM) does not have a properly functioning landscape lock screen. I can see notifications just fine, but the ability to unlock is gone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MindProbe:
ODBII...

Do you just leave these plugged in all the time? It doesn't hurt anything to leave it plugged in?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JLPDA:
I leave mine plugged in all the time. Very little battery drain. I use Torque Pro on longer trips.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
Same here, mine is always left plugged in and not caused any issues.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] knives of ice:
I've been testing the alpha ARU with screencasting.

for the most part it works great, but the one bug that i've found thus far is many time some reason it turns the phone screen off when done. it casts correctly but even if you set not to dim the screen the phone is often shutoff automatically as in you have to turn the phone back on and unlock. it is casting just fine but turning the phone off when done is annoying. i had been running a tasker profile previously to do the casting so definitely not the phone, and yes i have the profile turned off now.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] gzimmer:
Area51, what kind of set up are you using now that you have miracast working?

Last I saw you were using an rk3188 hdmi stick.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
I have loads of setups for development. RK3188 Android stick, Chromecast & Miracast. AR2, AR3 & AR4. The AR2 is in my fun car but I only drive it when the weather is nice. The last time I still used the RK3188 stick. I plan to switch to Miracast once it's out of alpha.

My daily driver doesn't have an AppRadio. It has a (too) expensive factory navigation system that kind of sucks. It's almost impossible to scroll on the map for instance. However I would lose the ability to control the car remotely via Wifi if I replace the unit and other functionality so for now I am bearing with it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adfurgerson:
Off topic, but I'm in the same situation with one of my vehicles and have been looking at the lockpick air and mimicsx2.

Are you familiar with these and if so do you have any thoughts you could share?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Nope, sorry. I am really AppRadio focussed.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] knives of ice:
yep, i have tried everything with the new alpha and a Miracast setup and no matter what the screen auto turns itself off after the casting is complete for some reason.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
You haven't got secondscreen or any other similar app installed have you?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tongey57:
Sorry to reply as a guest but I'm not as brainy as some of you guys and would be lost in no time, I have purchased ARUnchained Reloaded and got it working with my SPH-DA110 Appradio, I have fully rooted my LG g4 and things work great however it seems the screen isn't displaying as good as some of the demonstrations I've seen, I get screen bleeding from the next page and also when the screen rotates and locks my bottom row buttons stay inplace obscurring them with the navaigation buttons that appears on the right hand side ( if you get my meaning), also the titles of the apps get cut off, is there any display settings I am missing that would fix this ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
Try changing the Launcher you use to one like Apex or Nova.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] d3br34k5:
Just dropped by to say thanks for developing this software. Can't believe I waited so long to buy an MHL adapter and rip my deck back out of the console. Exactly as advertised.

Cheers!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tongey57:
Good Call I'm giving Nova a go and I'll see how it works out
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
It's a weird issue as there isn't anything in the app that does this. The only thing is the dimming but that can be switched off and doesn't completely switch the screen off anyway.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tongey57:
Just to say that using a different launcher solved the issue, it seems the stock LG launcher on the G4 doesn't wuite fit on the SPH-DA110, Nva stepped in and solved it, thanks for the info and a great bit of software cheers
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
Good to hear. Enjoy!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
Knivesofice: Did the question of whether SecondScreen is being used been answered? I may have missed it. I use SecondScreen and have seen this issue intermittently with N5 on 5.1.1 and alpha .27 ...not captured on a logcat dump yet since I am just setting up my N5X this weekend and was planning to alpha test with it exclusively on AR3. The bug started the same period of time that both .27 released and SecondScreen updated for 6.0. Maybe coincidence. Will test this weekend and drop a log to G+
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] knives of ice:
yeah it turns itself off even if you don't dim the screen. weird.

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no i don't even know what second screen is. don't use it.

using a tasker profile to do things automatically doesn't make the screen turn itself off i can tell you that for certain so not sure why ARU turns off when complete.

the casting feature just isn't consistent enough right now for me to keep using it till an update. i drove around a bunch yesterday and it connected around 60% of the time. the appradio connection process seemed to take longer as well for some reason.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
If you are testing alpha for community, you should give dev the logcat of this. Go to Google Play and get "Catlog." Simple to use. Put the widget on your homescreen. Before starting anything related to a connection session, tap widget to begin a log. Follow its prompt. Then do your thing. After bug occurs, and you can pull down your phone's notification panel, tap 'stop recording.' Go to a file/folder viewer so you can get to the saved txt file to send to dev.

I am now on .28 and have not duplicated this scenario yet.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cobalt719:
So I went back a few pages to see if anyone has had this issue but I haven't seen it.

With a recent chromecast update i'm unable to get it to connect via hotspot in order to get the app to work. Anyone else have this issue and worked through it?

I used to be able to turn on my hotspot then it would recognize the chromecast was connected and I could cast the screen, but with the new update it keeps prompting me to turn on wifi.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
Looks like N5X has Miracast disabled like my N9. Correct me if I am wrong. Going to alpha .28 on N5X using Chromecast.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
You need to downgrade the Chromecast back to the previous version.

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Probably needs the buildprop modifying to put the functionality back. "persist.debug.wfd.enable=1" I believe you need to add for wifi display.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
build.prop modified. WiDi enabled. Chromecast working okay so will try Miracast too.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] james03:
Got a really frustrating issue - have a Galaxy S4 with ARUnchained reloaded.

Using an s3 MHL adapter (genuine Samsung), the unit connects and behaves as expected, however no power flows to the phone - as expected, because the s3 adapter does this with that phone.

Using an s4 mhl adapter (the white one) the unit just won't connect. Hangs at 75% or connects, but no HDMI connects.

If i start the unit on the s3 adapter, then change over to the s4 adapter, it works fine (and charges the phone), but it's not really a seamless solution, or what I want to have to do every time I get in the car.

Any thoughts as to why the initial connection isn't working on this s4 adapter? Can any one shed any light? I'm now buying up cheap s4 MHL adapters on ebay/amazon to try that, and hardwiring a 1.5a charger in the glove box in case either of those are to blame, but other than these options, i'm out of ideas.

Thanks!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ckessler235:
could some please piont me to the right direction. I have ARUnchained reloaded. Appradio 4 HML adaptor with HDMI and Note 5 and cant seem to get it working. It just keeps saying that its reading not to disconnect. i just went and purchased this head unit specifically to mirror my note 5
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
You need to enable it by editing the build.prop file.

You need to add 'persist.debug.wfd.enable=1' and then reboot. Then in the Cast screen hit the 3 dots in the top right corner and tick 'Enable wireless display'.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
The Note 5 doesn't support MHL anymore so you would have to use a wireless solution like Miracast. Also Reloaded only works when your phone is rooted so it only makes sense to get a Miracast adapter if your phone is rooted successfully.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Only workaround is to install the previous version from here: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/chromecast/chromecast-1-11-11-android-apk-download/ and then block the app from auto updating.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wsjunior:
Do I still need to install ARUR as system app to make it work correctly?

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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
N5X working with both Chromecast and Miracast screencast with alpha .28

Other than Chainfire's boot.img mod, TWRP, and the beta SuperSU for the device, I am using SecondScreen and all seems relatively stable other than connection inconsistencies.

Area51, what is the recommended connection routine for Marshmallow?