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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tsy87:
I just got my AR4 today to replace my AR2.

I was having no issues on my stock/rooted nexus 6 and chromecast however I am having very little to no luck with the AR4. I ran the setup with "other/HDMI" then i paired the phone. When I get ARU running and cast the screen, it will play audio and display the image but it will not let me control my phone from the screen.

Also, because of how annoying it is to have to tether/cast screen, is it still possible to have my music stream via bluetooth? I tried it earlier and it didn't seem to let me.

I wish there was a way to search for this information easier but having 1 thread for all the devices makes searching quite challenging, especially when the name of each device is pretty much the same.

I may revert back to my AR2 as my backup camera doesnt seem to work with my AR4 either.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
On the AR4 you need to select APPS and not HDMI input. HDMI will show the phone's screen but it doesn't allow you to control it.

There will be Chromecast integration so tethering and screen casting will be done automatically. I am working on it.

Sorry for just one thread but I am too busy to make my own forum.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mibuix0r:
I think he is referring to the setup when he hits HDMI. Where you select Other instead of iphone and hdmi instead of aux or usb i think it is. Do the onscreen controls (hit that center button twice on AR4) work if you hit back or home?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] eds72:
Wow, this has become pretty frustrating. Looks like I have an intermittent problem. About 1/10 times I attempt to connect, it works perfectly. Everything functions exactly as expected. The rest of the time though it's as if nothing is connected - I see BT toggle but then the phone just goes through a series of connect attempts and ultimately settles at "Waiting for HDMI..."

I thought maybe it was the Slimport I was using so I dropped $30 for the Analogix that is widely reported to be working. No discernible difference. Early on I tried powering the slimport via a charging cable connected to a 2.1 amp outlet thinking perhaps the deck was not providing adequate USB power, but that didn't seem to help at the time either.

Any thoughts?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
What did you do with the ebrake input?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] eds72:
I have a bypass hooked up.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hooddoctor:
S5 and AVH-4100NEX cant get full screen

Before everyone yells at me why didn't I use the search button...I did and nobody ever gives a definitive solution for this. Black bars at top and bottom of screen. Samsung Galaxy S5 Rooted with stock Lollipop WITH Nova launcher, 2015 AVH-4100NEX, correct authentic samsung adapter, tried everything and I'm getting a squished screen. Yes I have used the zoom function. Can Area51 or ANYBODY offer any help with this?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] BIGSIKE3:
Anyone find any more options on this issue? And just out of curiosity what phone were you using?. I'm on a TMO Note 4 and this issue is totally new to me coming from the Vzw Note 3 which ARUR worked perfectly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Yes do a search for RTFM and you will find the answer or alternatively do as it says: RTFM.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hooddoctor:
Wow, very classy response Area51. I'll make sure in my review at the playstore I quote you. For your info, I did RTFM. I guess you think this...

On my Samsung phone not the whole screen is shown but a part is cut off

The default Samsung launcher doesn't handle landscape well. The solution is to install an alternative

like Nova launcher or Apex launcher.

...covers any problem someone might need help on AND if you would have RTFM in my post you would have seen I DO have Nova launcher and are still having a problem and hoped someone had solved a similar situation. Thanks for making me feel confident in help from this forum and Area51.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
I am sorry but I couldn't resist it. Actually if you do a search for 'RTFM' you will find only a few posts including this one: Answer to the question.

This answers your question exactly. The same answer can be found by reading the head unit user's manual.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JLPDA:
I'm using a Motorola Droid4. Stock ROM. I don't recall this being an issue with ARU.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] BIGSIKE3:
Yea not really sure it's ARUR either it could be something with the Note 4. I've certainly never seen it before but it's the same no matter what rom I try.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Blackfox123:
So I'm thinking my slimport is bugging out on me (big surprise eBay junk)

So my question is what slimport should I get or what other options do I have ex chrome cast or something?

My setup is lg g2 stock Rom with eBay slimport?

My other options would be to get a s2 or s3 and run the app and keep my lg for the phone aspect. Any suggestions guys
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
The issue is that the HDMI connection gets briefly disconnected. On this event, ARUR disconnects the Bluetooth when you have 'Start/stop on HDMI .....' enabled.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] BIGSIKE3:
Oh I see, so unchecking the start/stop hdmi should take care of that then?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Yes but then it's less convenient. So I am thinking to add some kind of delay before disconnecting on HDMI of say 5 seconds. If in that time an HDMI connected event occurs, it won't disconnect. If nothing happens it will disconnect.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] BIGSIKE3:
I see ok, I'll try that and see how it goes and look forward to anything else you try. :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
Good god, no, don't go near a Samsung device.

Which slimport depends on how you are going to mount it. If it is going to be able to stay as a straight connection with no bend in the cable then the Analogix ones are good. However if the cable will be bent, go for one on the ones with the long fly lead and permanent power cables.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Blackfox123:
Long fly lead? Not sure what that one even looks like lol do you have a link for one like that?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rmadrid20:
Can you PLEASE !!!!! tell me how you made it Work with chromecast? I've been trying for a week and I'm missing something, thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
One with a long lead from the adapter

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-8m-Slim...655?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20fa77ff77

Analogix has a short one which can weaker if bent.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-S...241?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35e8e7bdf1

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Try a search as t has been described dozens of times.

Setup the chromecast so it works on a hotspot from your phone and then just cast to it. Very simple, but you must have a data connection on the phone when it starts up as well as being a wifi hotspot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] nothingshocking:
I had a Chromecast device that wouldn't display on the AppRadio. It worked on a TV fine, but not on the AppRadio. If you see the Chromecast home wallpaper on the Radio then you are fine and you just need to know how to configure it with your device using tethering. If you can't get the Chromecast to show up on radio then it is a Chromecast device issue and you would probably have to switch the Chromecast device out.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dean14:
New phone

OK, decided to get new phone (after several attempts trying to get SG2 to work with hdmi cable, ferrite cores and aluminium tape), thanks to area51 and 400ixl for their invaluable help so far. My rooted stock rom LGG3 Lollipop 5 is great :D However, now that I've gone down the chromcast route I can get as far as "Listening for connection" and then no further. Sorry to trouble you again but how can I proceed from this point.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dean14:
Routine to turn on

OK, after about an hour of messing with hot spot, chromcast, blue tooth etc it finally worked. Hooray. Trouble is I can't retrace what I did. Is there a follow through list to get it to run. Eg is Hu on first or phone? Hot spot or blue tooth? Chromcast on phone or Hu first? ARUR on before hot spot? A concise step through guide to get ARUR running on chromcast would be very helpful. I appreciate that eventually the plan is to automate it all but in the meantime a guide would be great - please :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
-Switch on HU (I assume this powers the Chromecast).

-Switch on wifi hotspot .

-Wait a bit for Chromecast to boot & connect to wifi hotspot.

-Start screencasting.

-Start ARUR.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jntxcowboywelder:
Verizon gs5 lollipop

I rooted my gs5 and have also done the 1st round of updating boc4...and that is it, I have to recheck the hardware overlays box and the mock locations I have super Su as a system app and even though I have clicked on the button to install ARU as a system app when ever I run the diagnostic it shows no check mark by the box that says its successfully installed as a system app...and when ever I couldn't get it to connect at all and even when it did I didn't have full control only mirroring I started playing with the options which is how I ended up installing super su as a system app (not sure if it was supposed to have been or not but) thru trial and error I have found that when I checked the box [Do Not Use ARU4 Protocol] my Verizon Galaxy S5 Rooted Lollipop 5.0 BOC4 updated knox 0x0 Enforcing SeLinux with nova launcher connected via Bluetooth and with a regular RCA BRAND HDMI cord (not the appradio kit(mine broke so I switched it out) attached to a rocket fish hdmi/ mirrorlink/mhl adapter without the power cord plugged in just the HDMI to the adapter with the extra mhl adapter applied as well hooked to my phone and it works amazingly sometimes when I had the power cord it would cut I'm and out so I leave it unplugged but other than that it works amazing I love it... I am so happy I finally paid the 29.99 because I was just about to give up because the free app version will not work I tried a million different combinations and different apps to trick SeLinux and Knox and 3 months ago I would of been so much better off just paying the 29.99...but its paid now and I'm loving it totally makes the appradio worth havung !!!!??????
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] digitalgawd:
AVH-4100nex woes :(

Alright guys, I have held off on posting for some time just because I thought I could eventually figure this out, or could find a similar post that would help me resolve my issue in the thread. So here it goes I will describe everything I think matters. I have a S. Galaxy S3 SPH-L710 rooted with ODIN, and running on android 4.4.2. (do i need a different 4.x fw?) I've installed a AVH-4100NEX and installed the brake bypass and it's working perfectly as well as upgraded the FW to 1.03. I purchased the 3-Feet Ultra Slim Series High Performance HDMI Cable RedMere Technology and the Official Samsung 2.0 MHL adapter (do I need the 3.0?) Purchased ARUR and installed. In diagnostics I have check marks on everything but two things, Bluetooth on, Root access, virtual device exists, Event injection, & No app interference all have check marks, only non check mark items are Installed as system app, and can switch mock locations.

under settings only the following items are checked, rotation locker. Dim screen, Start/Stop on HDMI connection/Disconnect, Do not switch off BT on HDMI disconnect. When I connect it all up and open ARUR select start, it hangs on listening for connection, have never got past that screen :(

when I choose AV from the HU, HDMI is grayed out and I can't select it manually, I have tried different HDMI cables but none have made any difference, on Port 1 I used to have the USB cable that came with the unit, port 2 a samsung usb cable that came with phone, I read that I needed to not have anything in port 1, so I removed both except the hdmi cable but no change. I'm still in time to return this HU, which im seriously considering and going with an older model if I can't get this figured out before the 13th of next month which is my last day to return it. Any and every bit of help would be greatly appreciated, thank you all so very much in advance
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Did you set the 'smarthphone settings' to 'Others' and 'HDMI'? Also what did you do with the ebrake input? If you connect phone + MHL adapter to a tv, do you get a picture?

What you can also try for testing, is to connect a valid HDMI source to the HU input like a laptop or a Chromecast and see if it makes any difference. The HU won't know that you didn't connect your phone. You can see if it then wants to connect. Do you have a custom ROM installed. If so you should know that many don't support MHL output.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] digitalgawd:
Yeah I have the connection settings to Other/HDMI, Ebrake input? I installed a bypass "MicroBypass Parking Brake Switch Fully Automatic Video in Motion Interface for Pioneer Model AVH-4100NEX" was the device I connected to it, dvd's play fine while vehicle is running and driving, is that what you mean?

I will test the MHL adapter to a tv here shortly and get back to you, haven't tried, when I connect the MHL to the phone it always tells me HDMI connected, when I unplug it from the back of the HU it tells me HDMI disconnected on the phone screen. I have tried powering from both USB2 on the HU as well as the cigg lighter port which is what I would usually use to charge my phone. I'll get back to you on the MHL to tv, Thank you
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] digitalgawd:
Yeah I have my HU settings to Other/HDMI, for the ebrake bypass I installed the MicroBypass Parking Brake Switch Fully Automatic Video in Motion Interface for Pioneer Model AVH-4100NEX

I just connected the MHL adapter to a tv monitor and was able to replicate my phone screen. Custom ROM? not sure what that is, all I did was use ODIN to root the phone, would that have installed a custom ROM?

Will try and get my hands on a Chromecast to try that
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mibuix0r:
I always check run as system app. I am using the MHL 2.0 adapter fine with appradio 4 and MHL 1.0 even works on my Note 4. I am using 4.4.4 so it seems like it should work. Definitely test it on the tv first and make sure your MHL adapter has power coming in from that microusb.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jj223:
nexus 6 connection problems

Has anyone been able to get the nexus 6 to work with appradio3 using Chromecast? Every time I turn on my hotspot on my phone my wifi turns off and I am just lost on trying to get my Chromecast to work. ARU reloaded connects to my phone I'm just having trouble with the Chromecast. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mibuix0r:
So I got the Belkin and then forgot I needed an HDMI coupler so it took a while. It is now working pretty flawlessly on the Appradio 4. It does take a bit longer to boot than the allshare but at least it works. I blew my rear deck speakers so I'm waiting for my new 100Wx2 kickers to come in the mail to really mess around with it. Just added the siriusxm internet package to my subscription so I will have that on there too :D
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dean14:
Routine to turn on

Thanks, that nearly gets me there. It freezes at awaiting connection and the "app" icon on the hu stays off. If I click on the "app" icon I get a message saying couldn't connect - and buttons below as settings / ignore. If I click on the ignore button it connects and we're away.

Looking forward to fully automated version;)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ruudjeh:
Since today I have 4G (LTE) and now everytime my phone switches from 4G to 3G I get snow on my appradio. My MHL adapter is fine, I've using this for a time now and never had problems before. I still use the free version of ARunchained. Is this solved in the paid version? (I've updated my phone to android 5 also this week, maybe this also has something to do with it?)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mibuix0r:
Well if it doesn't, there is a return period :p but I love the app so much its worth the $30 for a very niche market app that makes the head unit infinitely more amazing
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Blackfox123:
So I decided to try the chromecast and well for some stupid reason I can't get it to work and I know the chromecast works cause I see the setup page on the HU. My problem is that it won't connect the my lg g2 WiFi hotspot I'm not sure if it's a setting I need to change on my phone or my chromecast? I just picked it up before work so I'm going to try it on my tv
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Sylvain Arnaud:
Dear Area51,

I would like to hereby thank you a lot for this useful app I have purchased today. After struggling with Mirrorlink that used to bug frequently I finally rooted my Samsung S3 GT-i9305 with Androïd stock 4.4.4 and installed the unchained Appradio and I am really happy with it : my Appradio 4 SPH-DA120 can deliver all I expected from it, and this thanks to your great job.

I am using the genuine Samsung MHL adapter and I just noticed some display issues from time to time : snow on the screen or display scrolling up to down ?? I don't know what is happening here.... Maybe not enough Amp from the power source ??

For the rest, I am very very happy with your super app !

Just to know : I hear a lot of discussions about Chromecast, may I did not understand correctly : some of you plugged it to the HU instead of using the MHL adapter ????

Thanks again I am soooooooooo happy with this app !!

Sylvain
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
You need another device to be able to change the Chromecast to use the G2 hotspot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adriantaylor09:
questions before purchase

Hey guys.

I'm about to purchase a pioneer unit to use with AR unchained reloaded. Seen lots of videos and reviews and I'm pretty excited.

I have a couple of quick questions before I buy, and I'm hoping someone here can help me out. I've been looking at getting the appradio 4 (and using with my nexus 5). How hard will it be for me to switch between app radio mode and the built in FM tuner? Can I have the fm radio playing audio and have the android interface on screen for maps, torque etc?

With that in mind, Im aiming to spend less than $500 on a unit. What's the best model that I can get for this setup get with that money? It gets a little confusing with all of pioneers different models!

Lastly, there are a couple of models that support carplay for apple phones. My wife is a iPhone user, with one of these models, would it be easy to change between app radio mode and carplay?

Thanks in advance people! Can't wait to get started!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
Couple of presses to exit app mode, or you can use mix mode to have the radio playing over the android interface.

Can't answer the Car Play question as never tried it. But will restrict the choice as its only on a device or two. Suggest you download the manual from the website and have a read.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] adfurgerson:
I purchased appradio4 for $450, wiring harness around $100 and resistor for parking brake for $20, installed out the door cost was $670. Here is a Screencast of a crappie video I took. The arrow in upper left will open drop down with option to select radio and other inputs. When the soft buttons for volume are selected tabs open across bottom for different audio sources i.e. apps or radio etc.

Also link to manual.

https://app.box.com/s/58rg0chrmft1g3qzdnp5fy4xtjwxvsmm
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mibuix0r:
So has anyone figured out a better way to auto start the screen mirroring on a samsung device? I use this command in tasker "am start -a com.sec.android.allshare.intent.action.CAST_START" with a 10 second delay in front of it and use trigger to run the tasker command on bluetooth connect. A lot of times it just opens the screen mirroring program but it stays in the off position :/ Now that you can play with your wife's S6 any chance you can rig something up [MENTION=5417637]Area51©[/MENTION]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Hopefully. Last night was experimenting with my Nexus 6 and Chromecast. The code that can switch on the Wifi hotspot doesn't work on Lollipop. I can bring up the settings screen from which you can start screencasting and press the button. I also have some code that detects when the AppRadio's Bluetooth is connected and then starts the communication service.

That screen mirroring program, does it have a button you need to push?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JLPDA:
Running Hot, Phone Restarts Unexpectedly

Although I don't think it's (directly) ARUR related, but, my DROID 4 has been shutting down and starting back up unexpectedly while running ARUR. I don't have Google Play autoupdate turned on and I don't update or install new apps very often ("if it's not broke, don't fix it"). I updated from .23 to .24 just to see if there was a difference. NOT. I've cleared cache, and formatted a new 32gb SD Card and still have the issue. Stock ROM.

Can someone recommend a good app to assist in testing for this stability issue? FYI, I have a Titanium Backup, but really don't want to do a factory reset.

Also, although the phone/battery will get very hot (nothing new), the phone can restart very shortly after starting ARUR and before the battery is even luke warm.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] oarmas:
Will chormecast work with a nexus 6 (5.1 rooted, unlocked) and appradio 2? IF so, do I need a hotspot also, which is best? If not, what is the best process going forward. I have ARUR on my nexus but I assume I can move it to an android stick, if that's the preferred route. Thanks (I also saw Breda's reply a couple of posts before this)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 400ixl:
Yes, the Nexus 6 works with Chromecast. You use the same routine a all phones, making it a hotspot for the Chromecast to connect to.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
You can just use the built in Wifi hotspot in your phone. You need another device to configure the Chromecast to use your phone's hotspot as network.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] oarmas:
thanks, that is very helpful. I was able to get my phone to connect to the chromecast, but the chromecast is still expecting a different setup (originally setup with the home tv).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] oarmas:
works with Nexus 6 and chromecast

So, it was very easy.

1) I configured the chromecast to accept the wifi tether / hotspot from the phone.

2) I went to the car and turned on ARUR with the chromecast running

3) verified the phone was connected to the chromecast via hotspot (wifi).

4) The ARU connected to the HU.

4a) I started to CAST my phone screen

5) The screen appeared on the HU.

5a) I calibrated (one time only) the HU with ARU and the phone.

All commands work.

Now I wish there was an appradio compatible with MB E class command and control units!

THIS IS SO much BETTER than the SLIMPORT, the unit is always connected. With slimport, after about ten minutes, snow would start kicking in to the display due to the connection!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Mibuix0r:
Well it has the on/off switch that you sometimes need to push but other times it just goes on when you launch it. It isn't very consistent.