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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bighamma:
Clarion

If you head to Clarion USA website and then click the Get Support link at the top then Software/Update Download then on the left hand menu click the botton link for File Download.

All of the Android programs for the Pilot and Accord are available for download at the above link. I wonder if someone can figure out how to add CARPLAY from the Accord software to the Pilots
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hondaprocpu:
Does anyone have any updates regarding this thread? Still can't figure out way to get in. Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] an1m3psycho:
Found a few things.

Hi All,

I have a 2016 honda civic which shouldn't be too different from the pilot and accord. I had done some digging around a found a few things in the system. I have posted a link to the thread below.

(remove spaces in the link)

http: //forum. xda-developers.com/android/help/2016-honda-civic-trouble-unlocking-t3262516

I found the secret menu but was unable to access the developer mode since it kept asking for a "passcord"........

Let us know if someone figures a way around this problem. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Acxjet:
I don't really know what it is, but it sounds quite amazing
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Martarek:
I'm also curious about this!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kulldox:
I've got a Honda Civic 2016 and noticed that too. Searching for info about this, and got here :)

I wonder what apps can be installed there?

Here is the About device:

[IMG="My Honda Civic 2016 with Android 4.2.2"]https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gxwPvz3K6NH_nsMr51C5aifwjpuT8CFEl2D9nHE5SVepaMnImVw33wo3TdNd-FdzMHSu=w1600-h900-rw-no[/IMG]
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Martarek:
I'm not on my PC but there are a few things to try to bypass the security on this radio. I'll get back to you on that later once I get my hands on my notes :) .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle_wils:
Please root!

Would love to see someone Root this device just for fun. Wish I had the skills.

Getting access to the apps and widgets. along with potential android auto implementation would stick it to honda!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Martarek:
I'd be more than happy to try a few things if I only had one of those car on hand :P .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle_wils:
Any exploits in 4.2.2 that could be accessed through the web? Vehicle has full web browser capability through 4.2.2 browser just no access go app store or apps....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Martarek:
There is one or two that I know of that have some chances of working. They might require some adaptations however in order to work properly as the OS might have been modified. I'll drop by by the end of the week with an update =) .
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] menissalt:
If you need another person to test things I'm willing. I've been digging around and they locked us out pretty well. I tried using the browser to download and install an apk and it went through the process of installing and asking for permissions but then said "App not installed". There are also a bunch of apps installed that we don't see running and can't seem to access,interestingly some are labeled "Mitsubishi".
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
Trust me I don't want the Honda navigation LOL. I would much rather have CarPlay or Google maps.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jersacct:
Took the head unit out and apart again tonight - short story, there is no SD card present on any of the boards. I have a non-Navi unit and spotted the Maps SD card location, albeit without an actual SD card slot soldered on the board, so they are fine with using different hardware for both types.

I'll post pictures up after I sort through the crappy blurry ones.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anekin007:
anyone know where the whitelist is link to? I was able to install the applistupdate.apk from the 2017 ridgeline but the apk is linked to somewhere else that gets the data. its been awhile since i dug into the system.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
You were able to install an apk? How, via usb?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
There is a zip file that contains the whitelist xml in the assets directory in the ApplistUpdate.apk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anekin007:
Yeah I was able to push applistupdate.apk with adb and it also works with usb. I tried the carplayapi.apk and carplayservice.apk but it came back failed in adb It's grayed out on usb install.

If I remember correctly the dumpstate shows the process of the apk opening another directory for the real whitelist. There's also a blacklist in this folder. The whitelist of the ridgeline has the exact same keystore for the navi, telematics app, aha, and updater as the pilot. The ridgeline as additional 2 keystore for navi. The folder isn't accessible as it comes back permission denied.

So I'm guessing it's just a base applistupdate.apk. Interesting that there's no android auto apk unless I missed it. Also I'm not sure what's running CarPlay/android auto. A system dump log will probably know more info but I only have access to the system folder.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
I tried renaming an apk to applistupdate.apk, didn't work for me.

This is copied from the EU thread. Might be relevant.

What we know:

ApplistUpdate.apk*contains two files:

-*allowed_installations.list*- this contains apk's names that are allowed to install. In this file there is*HondaAppCenter_A1.apkmarked as*PREINSTALL. No sha1 digest, that's why our trick with apk name works.

-*process_controls.list*- contains packages and permissions. In this file there is among others*com.garmin.autooem*that's why my application works in driving mode.

There are two possibilities to using third party app in driving:

1. You can modify/decompile/compile app so that has root package occuring in process_controls.list and that we don't have installed yet.

2. You can try to modify process_controls.list file. Theoretically it is possible because I have already decompiled ApplistUpdate.apk and I saw what this app is doing. We could try create similar application doing the same but with our modified file.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
I had also tried to adb install that apk after editing the whitelist and got an error stating it was already installed. Maybe a bump up in version number will allow it. The whitelist xml only controls how the app will behave while driving from what I could see. Still trying to find the file that defines the apps that are allowed to be installed.

Btw to get CarPlay working there is a whole lot of work that needs to be done. Many apks and frameworks and libs reference it. As far as android auto I haven't searched much for it yet, but there is a shell script i found in system/bin. There has also been the Apple USB gadget that has been added to the ridgeline kernel which may or may not be needed to be merged to the pilot kernel or even the possibility we could simply use the ridgeline kernel. There are only 2 differences in the kernel configs one regarding the video buffer and the other for USB OTG.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
How many boards are inside?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wtd03:
I will literally pay some one to hack this honda so I can install espn and directv on this thing.

Going to these sites in the browser forces you to use the apps in order to watch tv. At the very least trick the browser into thinking its on a desktop.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
we are working on this....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anekin007:
4.2.2 doesn't seem to work that way. Changing file name won't change the actual package name. Also the system checks for signature and certs. Once you decompile a oem apk the signature and certs are changed then the system won't accept the file.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
Is the Ridgeline running 4.2.2 as well?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
Figured that but gave it a try anyway. So what's the theory? There is a list of allowable app install?

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Yes, it's almost identical to the pilot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
Not sure if there is any truth to it but someone over at the Piloteers forum was told by a salesman they would be updating the radios towards the end of the year. I'm not going to hold my breath but I hope we get an update whether it's official or not.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
From what I have been reading, honda seems to do as little as possible, only out of necessity in regards to updating head unit.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
I agree but this was unsolicited info. Honda shot down the petition we had going and this came afterwards. Granted, salesmen aren't the most reliable sources but you never know.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
I can see them not wanting to update a $10k civic, but a $40k pilot? They need to do it.

I guarantee the ridgeline software would run on the pilot just fine. Just swap out the Truckbed apk's for the RES apk's. Much easier than porting over CarPlay. Plus the Android Auto code is much more obscure. Searching for strings in the decompiled files for "android" and "auto" turns up everywhere. "Apple" and "CarPlay" aren't exactly something normally found anywhere associated with android.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
Can you share some of the pictures? Would be helpful
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
The official story was a hardware incompatibility. Believe it or not, a microphone of all ridiculous things. If I can swap the entire image from a 17' to my 16' and just buy the new mic, I'll be all over that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ammarbukhari:
Can any one confirm that new 2017 Pilot has Android Auto working on it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jasjcarter:
Developer Settings...

I found out from a youtube video how to get to the developer settings:

To enter the diagnostic menu press the green power button, menu button, and brightness setting button at the same time. Diagnostic menu will pop up in about 2 seconds. If it does work take your finger off the buttons and try again. To enter the developers menu select detail information & setting then hold the menu button. To enter the hidden android settings select android settings in the developer menu.

Now we just have to find out where the locks are to unlock the install process. That will give you all the information about the radio and everything in there.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
I used this last week to shut off the driver distraction features so we could watch cartoons on the drive home :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
Just stay out of the boot menu [emoji51]
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
Have there been any firmware updates at all as of yet?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
I don't know for sure. When I could get out of the boot to USB mode I took it to the dealership and they said there was a firmware upgrade and flashed my HU. The only noticeable difference is that the subwoofer actually puts out a large amount of bass now. I thought it was really really weak before.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
That's interesting, I don't think I read that on the Piloteers forum at all. I need to bring mine in for some stuff so maybe I'll ask. I have the FM volume going up and down issue as well as the fill trim pieces on the roof corners are a bit loose. It would be great to get a bit more bass out of it to boot. I checked speaker operation with the built in test mode so I know it's functioning, just not much effect on the sound regardless of the setting. Full on to full off is about the same sound, it's ridiculous.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
I thought the sub was just crap. I had the same results turning the sub levels all the way up and all the way down sounded the same which was like there was no sub at all. Now I have stuff rattling all over in the car at mid level. I don't know if there was really an update. I put the unit into boot from usb mode and could not get out of it, but my cameras still worked fine. Honda said there was a service bulletin to fix a black screen issue on the units and the solution was a firmware update. They said it has happened on numerous models except the had not seen on the pilot yet lol. I don't know if it was an update or if they just re-flashed the firmware. I'll pull the build.prop later and see if it has a different build date.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moralesd66:
If what you say is true and you can get the stock sub to boom id be very happy. It thumps now on clean sources but if I could get more on FM sign me up.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sjsaleem:
Can you please explain in detail how you shut off the driver distraction features?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wren945:
I'd like to know how to shot off the driver distraction feature exactly as well. Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anekin007:
Civics are $20k and pilots are $30k. It's not about vehicle price. There's more features in the civic than the pilot. But then again the civic is their top selling car. Selling over 30k vehicles a month while pilots are selling barely 12k vehicles. if anyone wants just CarPlay/android auto for current pilots the only option is swap headunits all the connectors and wiring are the exact same. I'm waiting for a ridgeline unit to pop up on eBay.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
From what I've read, the Head unit will do a vin check. If the vin number doesn't match it won't boot. Kind of like the old radio codes Honda used to do
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
The Renesas board might be able to be swapped if you find a trashed unit. Idk. There are so many factors here. Much more complexities than hacking a phone or tablet. Still wanting to see those pictures of the innards though [emoji51]. Root would be cheaper lol.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
Follow the directions in the post from me you quoted. They were literally in the same post.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anekin007:
The anti theft code is the last 8 digits of the serial number on the back of the unit. Kinda stupid if u ask me haha. I'm running a bypass on my head unit so it doesn't detect the vehicle. Every time I disconnect the battery I have to enter the anti theft code. I don't have a navi unit but I think the navi will have a issue since the navi will do a vin check with garmin. I don't care for Honda's navi since it's couple years outdated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
Good to know. I would assume it's the same on the Ridgeline.

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Would be nice to see those pictures......?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ammarbukhari:
Just a thought, but if Android Auto works on Accord and Civic. So will it not work on the Pilot. May be some functionality will be missing. But shouldn't it be the same on the inside.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
I should have clarified, once you are in the developers menu, you need to scroll down to driver distraction and select "off". I'm sure most of you would have figured it out but I missed that specific instruction.

To enter the diagnostic menu press the green power button, menu button, and brightness setting button at the same time. Diagnostic menu will pop up in about 2 seconds. If it doesnt work take your finger off the buttons and try again. To enter the developers menu select "detail information & setting" then hold the menu button. At this point scroll down to driver distraction and disable it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sjsaleem:
I don't see the "Android Setting" option under "Developers Menu" section on my Honda Civic 2016 EX-T. Can any know where to find "Driver Distraction" option in the same model?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haxy:
I'm pretty sure hes not talking about the US version. I have a civic touring and there is no such setting.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sjsaleem:
Yes its US model
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
I'm pretty sure I'm NOT talking about a civic on a thread about a Pilot. Maybe the info is posted elsewhere for that model.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
Here is the exploit we have been waiting for. http://arstechnica.com/security/201...ed-by-most-serious-linux-escalation-bug-ever/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
Good find. Who's going to be the guinea pig here and give this a try?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jersacct:
I have root

Dirtycow was the way to go, but the other exploits I could find didn't work.

I used the file replacement version of the dirtycow exploit to replace /system/etc/factory_reset.sh with a nefarious version that mounted /system r/w and copied over an su binary and set permissions to allow all to execute and all SUID.

Now the fun begins :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElFamosoHaz:
What a good idea!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
Does that mean it's rooted now?! Sorry my understanding is a bit limited. I can use root tools and flash ROM's but I'm no programmer.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jersacct:
I would say yes. That's still only a first step though - the Honda services that are preventing other APK installations still need to get worked around, but this should make things easier.

Lo and behold, I was trying to be quiet in the garage, with the car not idling, and killed the dang battery without much playing around time. I did manage to grab the Whitelist.xml file I believe is being used, but didn't get a chance to play with it.

When I get a chance I'll put together a post with my method & scripts used, did it all over WiFi ADB without much trouble.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
Awesome?????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TWINTRBO:
Fantastic news! Great work and thank you!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jersacct:
Started a new thread with the guide & scripts here if anyone else is interested:

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-how-to-gain-root-shell-2016-honda-t3487644

I'm a heavy Linux user, so forgive that the main script (rootme.sh) is geared toward Linux. It's quite simple though, so you can open it up and look at the commands it's issuing (mostly adb pushes) and issue similar commands in a Windows command shell.

Got the battery on the charger, hope to play with it more and have more good news soon!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheryip:
has anyone tried this on the 2016 civic ?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
Glad this worked out! This is probably the worst vulnerability Linux has ever seen. Enjoy!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
Have you made any progress regarding carplay?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jersacct:
I haven't been able to install any APKs yet. The "Install" button is grayed out for 3rd party APKs, but interestingly, it's enabled when attempting to install an APK pulled from the system itself. I have a few theories I hope to try this weekend to work around the white list service.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] epic4grooted:
Couldn't you just rename any apk and install it that way
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jersacct:
Unfortunately no. The white list service and/or package installer are looking at the full package name (com.honda.****) within the APK, so a simple file rename doesn't work on these models like it does on the EU version.

I've tried deodexing then decompiling the white list APK, modifying the white list contents, recompiling and resigning. However, Android prevents overwriting an application with a different signature, and because that's a system app, uninstalling & replacing it isn't straightforward. I've actually deleted the stock APK, replaced it with my modified version, and rebooted, but with no change in behavior. I think there's a core service that's also performing some checks in addition to the com.honda.displayaudio.whitelist app.

There's also a whitelist.xml file in /data/system/, but modifying it doesn't seem to result in any behavioral difference when attempting APK instalation.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
Nice. For me my concern isn't carplay or Android auto, as I own a 2017 Ridgeline. I just want apk installation.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
Honestly I haven't rooted yet. No time
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] enyce9:
Lol, I know the feeling. I hope you can get it done.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
So just got word, and take this with a grain of salt, Honda is supposedly waiting on Apple for the CarPlay update on the 16 pilot and Will mail out a letter when the upgrade is ready.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bighamma:
The Word

Who gave you "the word"?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j_r0dd:
The manager of the service department. Like I said take that with a grain of salt.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timaelabu:
its offers for $300 more on the new 2017s.... google "2017-honda-pilot-brings-android-auto-apple-carplay-little-extra"
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ammarbukhari:
Is someone still trying to do this or this thread is dead
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jersacct:
There's some continuing discussion in the other thread:

http://xdaforums.com/android/genera...-shell-2016-honda-t3487644/page7#post69656991

I recently had to replace my bricked head unit, so I'm going to work on this slowly and as low risk as possible so I don't have to do that again any time soon.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muralisn:
Mirrorlink now working on 2016 CRV with Galaxy S7 edge

Hi,

I was able to mirror my S7 edge with 2016 CRV without much hassle just by following the instructions from this video.

But the app keeps crashing but with little patience you get this to work. I am able to run any apps which is installed on phone. so we get Google Maps or Waze to run on our CRV.

Link

If you guys figure out how to fix the issue of the app crashing on the Display, pls do post it here.

Enjoy.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jshazlt:
Hello, my ApplistUpdate.apk is deleted, can send me a, thank you, my email is jshazlt@gmail.com
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] majedalanni:
Which USB port did you use? The one for Android auto?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] muralisn:
Yes I did use the one for Android Auto.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ammarbukhari:
Can someone get the OS dump from 2017 pilot and share it here, so that 2016 Pilot owners can use it on there pilots. As I heard the only difference between the 2 is AA working on 2017.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pilotsuckswithnoaacp:
do it for all of us! many of non tech people like me waiting to hack the s**** out of this pilot 2016
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mero15:
I have a black screen on my Honda accord how did you fix yours because i went to the dealer and he couldn't fix it
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Makis_cool:
Hi, can you send me the rc8 for navi version?

I have honda connect rc8, android 4.0.4, non navi version and i want to try install the navi version.

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Emil Borconi:
For those who are waiting for Android Auto and do have a unit with 4.1 or higher, it's been confirmed that my app now works fully on the Honda units, yo do need to install an APK but you are able to updated older devices to be AA compatible.

See: https://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-1-headunit-reloaded-android-t3432348/ for details.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skuibreaker:
Did you ever find a solution?

Did you ever find a solution to your problem?

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Press cd eject button while drive car then pressure again eject 5 min later HC system will be normal