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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mikereidis:
"Headunit" - Build an AA Headunit with a $165 tablet...

As I posted on the original thread:

240 downloads of the Free APK now... :) http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60894402&postcount=94

"Headunit" is the app name I've settled on. Short & sweet. :)

Want to see this Headunit app fixed and improved on a regular basis ?

Then I need your help...

First need is some IMO well deserved publicity. There is no other app like this and I think there is a need...

I saw LOTS of excitement on Android enthusiast sites about Android Auto. And a LOT of excitement dissipated hearing that a $700 Headunit or new car was required.

So wouldn't turning a $165 Nexus 7 2013 tablet into a basic AA Headunit with an app restore some excitement ?

I've been busy on the tech side, but to keep this project moving, people need to find out about it.

I've started a new thread here for all further discussion about my Headunit app: http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-1-headunit-android-auto-t3125252

If it seems worthy to you, please consider clicking on "Submit Thread as News Tip" at top right of that thread.

Most Android news and discussion sites have similar functions to submit news tips. If it comes from people like you, I'd think it has more weight than me trying to promote my new app.

XDA is kinda, sorta, not supposed to be used to SELL things (and that's kinda vague & fuzzy, and there IS a section for paid apps, where my new thread is), and I understand and respect that...

But truth is that my second, and perhaps most important need, in order to support YOU, is for some "little bits" of support from you... See my new thread or sig for the new paid APK on Play.

There are other, Android Auto/Connected Car app ideas I have, should this one garner insufficient support. Feel free to comment:

- Use any media player (or messenging) with AA, where it does not have AA extensions.

- App to connect sensors, + via ODB and maybe Torque like functionality.

- Standalone mode for AA running on a phone. Will likely require root and Xposed and LOTS of work and workaround when Google sabotages it.

- Customization of Android Auto via root/Xposed app; Change anything from backgrounds to color to rules that AA imposes in the name of safety and anything else that needs a mod.

Thanks ! :)

Mike ( mikereidis@gmail.com )
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jpreston84:
Hi!

I've just purchased your headunit app. I've attempted to connect it, but am unable to get it working. I'm really excited to see something like this, and can probably help you debug it if needed.

My devices:

- Nexus 7 (2012 Wifi), running stock Android 5.1.1, stock recovery, rooted with Nexus Root Toolkit

- Nexus 4, running stock Android 5.1.1, custom recovery, rooted with Nexus Root Toolkit

Cables:

- USB OTG cable, purchased some time ago, but known to be functional -- I've used it on my Nexus 4 to connect a microSD reader.

- Micro USB (male) connector from USB OTG cable plugged into Nexus 7.

- Charging cable plugged into micro USB connector (female) on USB OTG cable.

- Standard micro USB connected from Nexus 4 to USB A (female) port on USB OTG cable.

- Both devices show as charging.

Problem:

- When starting Headunit app, the screen stays black (with only standard on-screen controls, and never prompts me on either device for anything).

- I have also tested this in reverse, by sideloading the Headunit APK onto my Nexus 4 (Google Play Store said incompatible, but what do they know? ;) ), and sideloading the Android Auto app onto my Nexus 7. I reversed the cabling, so that the USB OTG cable is plugged into the Nexus 4 as the host device. Same results.

- I've tried various combinations of unplugging and replugging, force closing and restarting apps, etc.

What's the next step in debugging this setup?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mikereidis:
Hi, Thanks for your support. :)

Send me an email at mikereidis@gmail.com and I'll send you a debug release. Or I'll PM you a link when I get one built in a few hours. Are you able to capture a logcat or should I add an easy "Send logcat" button ?

Some quick googling tells me the stock Nexus 4 does not support USB OTG (ie running the headunit app). But some kernels enable this and this is the first thread I saw about that: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/orig-development/usb-otg-externally-powered-usb-otg-t2181820/page154

The app specifies that USB OTG is required, and I thought that was a great way to prevent people from purchasing on incompatible devices. But now that I see Nexus 4 (and I'm sure many other devices) can do OTG with a custom kernel, I guess I should remove that as a hard requirement. A popup warning would be better.

I have that same Nexus 7 2012 with the latest Android 5.1.1 (unrooted even) and pretty much stock, and all released versions of the Headunit app work on it. So I feel confident that the hardware and software work OK together.

And AFAIK, Android Auto runs fine on stock Nexus 4.

If you aren't getting prompted for USB permissions on the Headunit app side, that seems to indicate a connection problem.

Can you stop charging the Nexus 7 and reboot it to see if that helps ? My understanding is that Nexus devices can't do USB host mode and charge at the same time. Custom kernels are needed to allow this.

If you have a plain OTG cable without a charging connection please try that also. Ensure that the regular USB cable supports data tranfer. Some are for charging only.

My test setup is:

- 1 regular USB cable: large male (plugged into OTG large female) to micro-USB male (plugged into Android Auto phone).

- 1 OTG cable: large femaie (plugged into regular large male) to micro-USB male (plugged into Headunit device).

Sometimes between the 2 cables I insert a powered USB hub, but a straight connection seems to work for both Nexus 7's, Nexus 9 and Xperia Z2 tablet, though it does drain the Headunit device battery to charge the Android Auto device.

A good sign that the cabling is working is seeing the Gallery app opening on the Headunit device when they are plugged. Android Auto device pictures and videos are shown via USB MTP I guess.

I'm going to add a startup screen that shows connected USB devices and that can be used for trouble-shooting.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mikereidis:
This thread needs to be woken up... ;)

If you have ANY questions or comments, please post !

I'm encouraged to see the Headunit app on Play has had 2 confirmed sales in the last 2 days; there are also 9 cancels (boo !) and 3 unconfirmed....

Pretty Good I think for the first few days of a new app.... Could be more if I remove the strict USB host requirement, but probably more disappointed cancellers too.

I appreciate Google Play reviews from anyone who has purchased and/or cancelled.

Right now I have two 1 star reviews on Play to deal with; thankfully Google lets us reply to reviews now.

Here's what I just added to the Play Store description:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mikereidis:
Message to app reviewers on Play:

The Reviews section of Google Play has a 350 letter maximum. It is impossible to provide good technical support with that limit.

Please email me mikereidis@gmail.com for private support.

But I prefer to discuss publicly for everyone's benefit if you are registered or don't mind registering at XDA Developers Forum. Headunit Thread: http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-1-headunit-android-auto-t3125252

If Headunit is working well for you, Great !

For problems, please read on:

I updated the Play Store description with this:

I hope you understand this is the first release of a new type of app, and that I'm still calling it "experimental".

I will do my best to support as many devices as I can. But some devices will never work, particularly those that can not support "USB Host Mode".

The most common problem will be USB cable connection problems. Generally, you will need at least 2 cables:

1 USB OTG cable connected to tablet or other device running the Headunit app.

1 Regular USB cable connected to phone running Android Auto.

The cables are connected together of course, directly or though a hub. Sometimes you may need to insert a powered USB hub between the cables, with the powered side going to the Android Auto phone.

Sometimes connections may be loose. Ensure that (at least) all 3 connections are securely made. Gently try to push the plugs in just a little deeper to see if it goes farther. This has fixed it for me more than once.

I will put some better debugging and logging options in the next release of this app.

There is a LOT more information about how to get the Headunit app working, and some trouble-shooting hints in the First 10 posts of thread: http://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-1-headunit-android-auto-t3125252
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CJSnet:
Hi, good work on getting this started. For me the deal breaker feature down the line would be car integration, namely:

Bluetooth calls take place over car mic and speakers

Steering wheel controls (volume, answer, next track, etc.)

I imagine some support for the pioneer adapter that allows this would be feasible.

Any plans or knowledge about that?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ldti:
ok, seems to be working ok (although slowly) on a nexus 7 2012 (as headunit). does not work at all on a nexus 7 2013 (as headunit), just a black screen without any notices.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Maxr1998:
I would really like to try this, but the USB port of my N7 2012 is broken, and I still haven't fixed it :/

Sent using my nexus⁴ running Euphoria 1.1 with Xposed and hells-Core B78
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mikereidis:
:)

I really hope that Google can enable Android Auto over WiFi soon. If not, I will consider mods that would allow this. But it would require root on both sides; an AA standalone mode (that only needs one rooted device) may be desirable to more people.

Android Auto over Wifi would solve USB specific connection problems, like the need for USB Host mode on the Headunit and the associated "charging while in USB host mode" problems that usually requite a custom kernel.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mikereidis:
Good start... :)

My N7 2012 seems to have good video speed, but I only use it for testing so I have very few apps and they aren't doing many background tasks.

Does the video have defects or does it look accurate ? I have seen slowness and defects together, but mostly on my older, slower phones.

The release I'm working on now has better debbuging capabilities. I'll try to post a new version within the next 12 hours.

Can I presume both Nexus 7's are stock ? Root and recovery shouldn't matter, but a custom kernel (or ROM) could make a big difference.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] opiumfever:
Does anyone suggest a tool/trick to unlock AT&T as i am traveling abroad for few weeks and AT&T is charging lot more roaming fees.

Is there any tools like GalaxyTools for AT&T running with Android 5.0.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] chubbychub:
Unlock DOES NOT WORK from cellunlocker.net

I ordered mines 9 days ago and it does not work! sent me another code! and still does not work, THEY ARE SCAMMERS!... I asked for a refund after made all the video and all THE TIDIOUS PROCESS for refund. tHEY SUCK... MADE ME WASTE 9 DAYS OF WAITING WHEN THE TURN AROUND TIME IS 1-2DAYS AS their website list. do not use CELLUNLOCKER.NET

Just use a local service usually 20-30 dollars.. i got mines unlocked for a TELCEL and it works. I really dont suggest using any online sites since they send you a non-working code and since the phone is recnet model, then they dont have the options to unlock it. Dont make the same mistake i made.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] opiumfever:
Thanks for saving my 20 bucks by your advise about Cellunlocker.net as i was thinking to order to them.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] dieselbuddeh:
Do you have it on a payment plan or do you own it outright?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] eyesofice:
Ohh joy because ive used them too and guess what it does not work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] eyesofice:
Did you buy your phone online? Do you know the original owner? I ran it to the issue where the sell of my phone was the original owner and still had the cell phone under is name with ATT but not activate. The seller has to contact ATT and let them know that they sold the device and then once it is release the unlock code works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] atown77:
imei-unlocker.com

I just unlocked my Note 4 and my wife's Note Edge in the last couple weeks and I used imei-unlocker.com. It was $29.90 something and worked flawlessly. We had the codes back and phones unlocked within a few hours of placing an order.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] veekay:
Just a quick tip for anyone else needing to unlock, try going though ATT first.

I bought my phone used and submitted the info and while it said 2 business days I had my code within minutes - for free.

https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/index.html?_ga=1.49591136.739536559.1446418073#/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] borijess:
True. ^^^^ I have unlocked for free from att. Phone has to be clean imei paid for completely. If not they won't give u code.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] cas8180:
To unlock from att directly like others have suggested it looks like you need a valid account and phone number with them. I am wondering if there is any way around this or if you can just call them and explain you bought a refurbed unit off ebay and simply want to unlock it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ParishM:
don't need an account, just choose "Non-AT&T Mobility Customer"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] ParishM:
i just bought a new AT&T Note 4 on eBay for use with Cricket Wireless, i filled out

the AT&T unlock request selecting "Non-AT&T Customer" and had the unlock code

exactly 48 hours later for free. phone was successfully unlocked !
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] platypus78:
Hello,

As mentioned in the subject I am trying to install an application without success, and need some help understanding how to carry out some of the necessary steps...

The app in question is the S5 accuweather application (with the transparency option for the widget), which I have downloaded from these forums (link below)... in the same post as the link to download, the following is stated:

...this might as well be written in Chinese... I did give it a shot though, but didn't get very far - I found the relevant directory with the current weather app installed (i.e. in the system/app directory), but if I try to delete the app which is there it tells me I don't have the permission... ditto for copying in the downloaded app into that directory - I don't have the necessary write permission in the directory...

also, there is an option for activating Full Screen Settings... for this I have to do the change the following value:

SEC_FLOATING_FEATURE_SETTINGS_SUPPORT_FULL_SCREEN --> To TRUE

...where do I find this string, and how can I edit it??? do I need a specific app for it?

Thanks in advance for your help :)

________________________

S5 accuweather thread: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58370203&postcount=27
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
You need to be rooted.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] platypus78:
I am rooted, and have flashed a custom ROM (imperium )... and thats about the limit of my capabilities. ...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
You need to mount r/w. Any decent file browser can do that.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] platypus78:
Well i have es file browser which im sure will do the trick, but i dont know what mounting r/w means... how do i do that?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rhoban:
Mounting r/w gives you the permission to write or modify the system files.

You will have to enable the Root Explorer feature of ES.

Press the menu key to bring up the left panel and then scroll down. You should find the option "Root Explorer". It's off by default. Turn it on. It will ask you for root permission. Grant it and you should be good to go.

Now you should be able to delete and copy the specified files.

But you will have to set the right permission for the copied files.

To change the permission, long press on the apk, press "More" and select "Properties"

There should be a line called "Permission" and next to it something like "rw- r-- r--". This varies, depending on what you selected. "r" means read, "w" is write and some have "x" which means execute.

Those vary depending on the app.

Change the permission of the S5 weather app to the same as the other apps have on the /system/app folder. Most of them have "rwx r-x r-x". So that's probably what you want to change them to.

Then you have to reboot. If everything is set correctly you should have the app installed on your phone. Good luck :)

As for that string, I don't know where it is. Maybe ask in the thread.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] platypus78:
Thanks Reaper.. that was just the answer I was looking for!

...can anyone help me find the string? or at least give me an idea as to where I should be looking and what app I can use to edit whatever file it is I will need to edit?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyz1988:
http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/themes-apps/mod-extra-s5-features-s4-lollipop-t3033812
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cocliosttro:
Will the SM-N910C version of note 4 work in EU?

I am located in Estonia and one person is selling here Samsung Note 4version SM-N910C
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabrymr:
N910C is EU version with Exynos, it's the only version we have in Lithuania
[Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kinsman-UK:
I bought my N910C from Handtec, it's a Hungarian CSC, and works fine in UK. As far as I know they should work in any EU country.
[HTC Sensation] solquest3:
Hello.

I wanted to flash from ViperS 5.2.1 ROM to Vipers 5.3.0 on my rooted and S-OFF Sensation, so here's what I've done:

-saved on my SD the zip for firmware (got from here htc.vi8.info/FirmWare-3.33/PG58IMG.zip), the one for the ROM (htc.vi8.info/ViperS/ViperS_C2_5.3.0.zip) and also the one of the Kernel (Overclocked_kernel_v1.5.2_by_SebastianFM.zip).

-had a backup with titanium backup

-reeboted on recovery and had a Nandroid backup and then rebooted.

-rebooted on bootloader where it found the PG58IMG.zip and started to update it. Before doing this I had

-Firmware-3.33-

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.27.1100

RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M

OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418

eMMC-boot

Jan 13 2012,17:33:34

then it started updating the BOOTLOADER and after that I had

*** UNLOCKED ***

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.29.0000

RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M

OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418

eMMC-boot

Mar 2 2012,18:14:34

It started to update everything and asked me to reboot at the end, but when I did that I got stuck in the black screen with white SENSATION -and nothing more, so I had to take the battery off.

I've taken out the PG58IMG.zip file from the SD, so I've gone to Recovery and at least I've restored the Nandroid backup.

What was the problem?

With the restoring I've gone back to Boot 1.27 instead of 1.29 and in the phone, in Build number, I have 3.19.401.101 CL157254 release-keys.

What can I do for flashing the firmware, the ROM and the Kernel?

Tanks.
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
changing hboot version(firmware) it was unnecessary

besides that you returned to the official one

nevermind

just flash from recovery the vipers rom

you don't need anything else

also overclocked kernel is only for ics sense based roms

vipers rom is jelly bean sense based rom:)
[HTC Sensation] solquest3:
Thanks.

I've flashed just the ROM from Recovery then and it worked.

Then I went back to Recovery for flashing also Overclocked_kernel_v1.5.2_by_SebastianFM.zip and PurePerformances™X_Stock.1.4.zip and MacroScript_v1_2_XT.zip and p_sensor_fix.zip.

When rebooting it stops again on the black screen with white SENSATION on it.

Again seems that the only way is restoring the Nandroid backup...

Any idea about what I should do?

Thanks as always.
[HTC Sensation] jmcclue:
[MENTION=4652321]rzr86[/MENTION] gave the reason why... Do not flash that kernel, its for ICS sense roms ONLY. ViperS is Sense JB
[HTC Sensation] solquest3:
Aaaaaaaahhhhh sorry, I missed the last two lines....

Stupid me!!!

Thanks
[Android General] shyamji kanaujia:
Friends few days ago i updated my octane plus through fota update .it replaced my stock launcher with a new one but i dont like it i want my old launcher back . Anyone of u can give me a link of stock launcher of octane plus ? ...help me
[Android General] need4help:
Hi everyone,

My company decided to use Good for Enterprise for mobile email. I am using Xiaomi developer version and I don't wanna lose developers features. I bought a Teclast X89 for it has dual OS (both Android and Windows) and tried to install GFE on it. But GFE complaints my newly bought X89 is rooted and refuses to run.

I did try numbers of methods trying to get rigid of ROOTED status but still in vain. I tried-

1. resintall from scratch with the stock ROM. Of course it failed. GFE thinks it is rooted.

2. rooted it and deleted all busybox related files, deleted su and unroot it with differen method (unroot using different root softwares, unroot using unroot feature from superclearner). It also failed. GFE still complaints it is rooted.

Every time after I rooted and unrooted the device. I have checked it with root checker software to ensure that I have UNROOTED it. But, GFE is still complaining it is ROOTED.

Anyone has good method to bypass GFE's root checking?

Or, anyone has good way to totally UNROOT my device?

Or, can I flash it with a unroot ROM?
[Android General] need4help:
Does anyone have experience on Good?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] misiu9091909:
Hello, I've got a SGS2 (i9100) from a collegue to repair. It doesn't boot, only the "Samsung GALAXY S II GT-I9100" screen appears. It has probably Jelly Bean 4.1 software. I can get into download mode, but can't open recovery mode. In download mode the text on screen is:

ODIN MODE

PRODUCT NAME: GT-i9100

CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (2 counts)

CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL

I tried to plug it to the computer and use odin to install jelly bean software, but computer says "USB Device not recognized" and Odin can't see the device. I tried on Windows 8.1 x64 (2 computers) and on Windows 7 x86, also used different cables. I installed Kies and newest drivers and it gave no result. I also tried to pull the battery out when connected to the computer in DL mode, but then the phone just went off and nothing happened in a few minutes.

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite and it's visible in Odin.

What can I do?
[P3600 ROM Development] Antimus:
I know this has been posted before, but I've looked around and searched, can't find it.

I know this is a message that should be decoded to say "This number called you but you werent available"

Anyone got the fix for it?
[P3600 ROM Development] neomagik:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=299072&highlight=sms+providers
[P3600 ROM Development] Antimus:
thanks mate
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jason-tech-uk:
Hey,

I'm thinking about putting a custom ROM on my handset, can anyone help me out and let me know the benefits of this and if it's really worth it?
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] *Detection*:
Performance, customisation, more storage space

But generally at the expense of stability
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jason-tech-uk:
Thanks for that,

If I did put a custom ROM on my S5, could I reset the device and it would go back to normal if I didn't like it?

Also in regards to the stability part, with the new update I have got on my S5 at the moment. The phone isn't what it used to be, they don't even display notifications on the phone without opening it.