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[Security Discussion] peterat8:
The latest Android Auto won't run on 4.0.4. However, you can get it to run by having a rooted phone (with mirrorlink 1.1), an app called aamirror installed and obviously Android Auto installed, but must be v2.9 or earlier. You can search for these apps and find the apks on various sites. Don't download AA from Google.

Once all installed and set up, it will work via mirrorlink.
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
There is also that LG MirrorDrive trick that can mirror the phone, I have not tried it myself as I found it a bit unconfortable to use. The TeamViewer trick could be more user friendly https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69688440&postcount=1442.

Unfortunatelly the only way to do native mirroring is via MirrorLink, and the only nav app that works is Sygic Car Navigation. The problem with MirrorLink is that apps have to be certified by CCC to work (they grant the necessary permissions to the app via a certificate, similar to what Honda Permissions does for installed apps). This is probably a lengthy and dificult process so developers don't bother (especially big ones like Google) as the Android Auto route is probably less painfull.

PS: I changed the youtube from embeded to link, sorry for that.

PPS: I took 5 min this morning to acquire a GPS lock, with AGPS data downloaded by GPS Status (don't know if it helps, but I think it maybe does).
[Security Discussion] rumcajs44:
Today I checked, how the situation with GPS looks like in my case. When I've started the car in the morning there was no GPS icon at all, BUT the navigation was working fine - I tested Garmin, Google Maps while driving, everything ok.

The GPS icon didn't show up during about 100 km of navigation, till the next start of the car.

In the afternoon, after about 1 hour of parking, again no GPS icon, but navigation working fine.

So in my case I didn't notice any problem with GPS lock, only GPS icon sometimes is not shown.
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
Thanks.

I think the GPS icon comes from GPS Status, not 100% sure.

Can you try installing GPS Status Toolbox from cmdroid and check if the lock is interminttent (the Fix/Sats area on the bottom right of the compass).

This morning GPS lock was under a minute.
[Security Discussion] rumcajs44:
Unfortunately, I won't be able to check it within next few days, but I'll try asap.
[Security Discussion] rumcajs44:
OK, today I had a moment so I installed GPS Status Toolbox and the situation with gps lock is exactly the same like in your video - is intermittent.
[Security Discussion] Whittc:
Sygic

This is a thank you note to all those who have researched this Honda Connect unit and spent many hours doing so. Thanks to you I now have a fully functioning latest version of Sygic off line maps and voice. Main thing to remember is not to exit the app or it's start again!!!
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
Thanks, so I guess then it's normal, maybe just processes competing for the GPS serial port or whatever android 4.0.4 legacy stuff before multithreading was invented :D (just kidding). I guess compared to GPS + Glonass + Galileo + Wifi + Cell towers like we have in our modern phones ... it's back to the stone age. I remember back in the 200x when I had a Windows mobile PDA with GPS, it took almost 20 min to get a lock for iGO to work.

To be honest, lock has been decent the last couple of days, 1-2 min max, so I guess I can live with that.

Next step for me, TPMS sensors with Android support :D
[Security Discussion] rumcajs44:
New app called Easy Call appeared in Honda App Center :) It gives the possibility to create widgets to make direct call to specified contacts with one click. To create a widget you need to enter manually name and the number for each contact you want to have a shortcut on the main screen. There is no possibility to put a photo on the widget, only few icon to choose. Although it is very poor app, I've never expected I will see a new app in Honda App Center :fingers-crossed:
[Security Discussion] diba320:
Tried to downgrade my RC8 to 6.1 as decscribed, got the same error message as maecar in post 2581. Is RC8 locked for downgrading?
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
You have to search the thread for the full RC6 package, read the upgrade instructions (a .pfd file), check the update matrix for the model and ID of your HU to get the apropriate files (there are several different models) and only "upgrade" the 3rd file (the one ending in ada.zip, around 700MB).

I have not tried downgrading from RC8 as I had RC7 initially, but from the looks of it you are tying to downgrade the firmware using the .bin file which is indeed not possible and shows that error (as mentioned in the upgrade instructions).
[Security Discussion] maecar:
Here in Brazil we had some people with this error message. The solution was simple: just ignore the message and restart your head unit as described on cmdroid.com. your head unit will update before it starts.
[Security Discussion] diba320:
Have the correct files, did already updates on my HC. What I am wondering is, that all downgrade reports were from RC7, have not read about a RC8 downgrade. I continue to search and try.

BTW, anyone having RC9 bin?
[Security Discussion] herdamit:
Here is what I did: 'Root' with kingoroot, copied from 'pre'-folder to usb with fx file explorer, renamed to 'HondaAppCenter_A1.apk' and installed afterwards.
[Security Discussion] maecar:
Please, could you make the Garmin 3.45 APK available to us? Thank you!
[Security Discussion] herdamit:
Sorry, I am not authorized to do so.
[Security Discussion] Thijme01:
Garmin

Yessss, a step by step instruction would be amazing!!!!

:o :D :good:
[Security Discussion] Legsmaniac:
Just upload it somewhere (Google Drive, Dropbox, Mega etc.) and provide a link to it.

When you type the link, include spaces so the link will stay text and not revert to a link.

We can remove spaces. ;)
[Security Discussion] Thijme01:
Easy Call Honda App Center

http://www.rapidshare.com.cn/ib0H6qR
[Security Discussion] ybatuhan:
Hi all, i read a lot but i couldn't understand. I have 2018 Jazz/Fit with RC7. I want to downgrade to RC6.1 as told. But I couldnt fount the file for Jazz/fit. At every file I found, it says for Honda Crv, civic. Where is the Jazz/fit files, thanks..

---------- Post added at 09:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:30 AM ----------

Thanks for sharing. Where i can found Jazz/fit files?
[Security Discussion] Bcovic:
Tomtom mobile brasil

Hallo everyone,

I have instaled Tomtom go mobile Brasil from cmdroid.com but the app wont connect with tomtom Server, have anyone tips
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
What is the model of you HU (4 digit code that can be found written on the unit in one of the corners - should be to right corner next to the brigthness button) ?

If the code is 6VH1 or 6VH2 then you can use that same file (ADA_usbdl_V0E094001123_sec_14ada.zip).

If the code is 6YH3 you need another file from the full RC6 release ISO.
[Security Discussion] ybatuhan:
Thank you so much. I looked at my device code is 6VH2. As you said, I'll try the version in the link.

If someone lists all of what needs to be done in a message for newcomers, that will be great favor
[Security Discussion] Groshek:
I'd like to thank all that put time and effort allowing 3rdp akp installations. After reading 250+ pages of this forum I've now succesfully installed all apps that I needed.

Thanks!
[Security Discussion] zurgoilmago:
Where I can find all the release?
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
Please check the whole thread. I only have the 'ADA_usbdl_V0E094001123_sec_14ada.zip' file for RC6.
[Security Discussion] cbaciu:
YouTube login

Hi guys,

I am trying to login to YouTube app but I keep getting the “wrong username or password” message even if I am 100% sure they are correctly input. I can login to YouTube from the browser with the same credentials without any issues.

Do you know what could be the reason? Are you able to login with your accounts to YouTube app?
[Security Discussion] HondaBelgium:
RC8 Why step back to RC6 ???

Here a list with all the changes for each RC update. Why you wanne go back to RC6 if there is a way to root your system fter installing RC8.

https://xdaforums.com/picture.php?albumid=15151&pictureid=58069

For those who feel the need to go back to RC6.

Here is the list with the files you need. Only for LHD cars.https://xdaforums.com/picture.php?albumid=15151&pictureid=58070
[Security Discussion] vr0b3rt:
Hi Guys,

I became a happy owner of a 2016 Honda Civic, EU version, which has an Android head-unit. I have already digged out that it can not support Android Auto(correct me if I am wrong), but there is a possibility to install some apps to this built-in Android(my HU number in the bottom left corner is 6SC1, in case of need I can upload a photo).

I am already digging through this forum thread couple of days, but can somebody give me some help and at least some brief guide, what is and what is not possible, to which version upgrade, what to avoid and so on? I am an IT guy so I am not requesting a step by step guide, only some brief help which way to go.

Thanks, any help or guidance is appreciated.
[Security Discussion] budapestkave:
Your links don't work.
[Security Discussion] HondaBelgium:
better Links:

RC Update list: http://www.mediafire.com/file/9atjfecgbvgceth/rc_list.pdf/file

RC8 List LHD cars: http://www.mediafire.com/file/3csa3chd2hou34x/HONDA_RC8_MATRIX_LHD.pdf/file

RC8 List RHD cars: http://www.mediafire.com/file/l8w28qq132acpee/HONDA_RC8_MATRIX_RHD.pdf/file

All files for RC8 update: http://www.mediafire.com/folder/9z1x5vaabn32v/RC8_FILES

RC6 List LHD cars: http://www.mediafire.com/file/lw0rdr0s9cvvfmd/RC6_UPDATE_MATRIX_LHD_KG_KR_SPEC.pdf/file

RC6 List RHD cars: http://www.mediafire.com/file/z9baglkamuqur02/RC6_UPDATE_MATRIX_RHD_KE_SPEC.pdf/file
[Security Discussion] Bcovic:
Hidden 9,6 GB memory in internal storage

Hallo Guys,

i have found on my Connect unit ( Honda CRV 2017 ) hidden Memory ( 9,6 GB ) from Garmin gps.

I have installed Honda Permissions and Totalcommander and that works but Problem is another gps ( tomtom, Igo or Sygic ) because internal Memory is too small and i Need use usb stick for maps and thath is Problem because after while System chrashes or can´t find maps and i Need to reinstall the app.

So i look every file on head unit with ttcomander and i found on "File System root/map/grmin Navigator" Folder witch is 9,6GB big and there are maps and everything from garmin gps.

I have try uninstall garmin gps and delete grmin Navigator Folder but without success because i Thing that "map" Folder is protected.

If i go in properties of map Folder i see permissions and when i try to disable this permisions nothing happens because i Need a code or something like that.

Reason why i will delete "garmin Navigator" Folder is simple, i will put there maps form sygic or igo primo and gps can work with every another gps software as well because on this head unit Problem are the maps on usb stik and that's why gps System chrashes every time.

I have try to explain everythin on another Forum with Pictures but nobody have solution for deleting garmin Folder.

Have you tray with this also??
[Security Discussion] aleksandr_karlosev:
Install APK on RC8

Hello, I've checked this forum, but haven't found clear answer.

Is there currently any possibility to install APK to the Honda Connect head unit with RC8 without downgrading to RC6.1 ?

Problem is that dealer updated my head unit to RC8 with factory reset and now head unit always resets to RC8 version, where hack with APK renaming to HondaAppCenter_A1.apk doesn't work anymore.

Install button is greyed out when I try to install APK from USB.

Thanks.
[Security Discussion] Legsmaniac:
Yes

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76822800&postcount=2430
[Security Discussion] aleksandr_karlosev:
To: Legsmaniac

This solution is much more risky and complicated than downgrading to RC6.1.

I'll better refrain from such cardinal actions.

But, thanks anyway.
[Security Discussion] cbaciu:
? yeah, right!

An upgrade from one RC to the next one only fixes bugs, is not bringing any new features or enhancements. How can a downgrade be preferred to using a more bug free and stable release?
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
The point of the OS downgrade is to be able to install the S_Mike's Honda Permissions app. After that you can upgrade to the latest version and it will keep the app installed so you can change permissions and install any app. IMHO this is much easy to do than taking apart the HU to reach the internal micro usb port for rooting.

BTW, did anyone try to downgrade from RC8 to RC6 ?

For me at least this HU is a lost cause. It's sooo slow in apps (Waze) other than the defaults, it is not possible to use newer updated apps because of the ancient android 4.0.4, GPS can take up to 10 min to get a signal in the morning (after the car is parked for more than 8-10h) and sometimes it will have very low precision that Waze will keep recalculating routes every 10 sec. I will try to perform a factory reset on RC8 see if that helps with the GPS (as my unit came with RC7) and then re-downgrade to RC6 to install apps and upgrade again to RC8. Even so, I already ordered a proper plug and play replacement unit with Android 8.

BTW2, did anyone get the 2019 Europe map updates for Garmin ?
[Security Discussion] HondaBelgium:
Why downgrade???

I really don't understand why people downgrade to RC6. Here is a list with all improvements for each update. h t t p://www.mediafire.com/file/9atjfecgbvgceth/rc+list.pdf

After you installed an update you always have to do a factory reset to activate the update. Rooting the system is the only option that works with RC7 and RC8.

for those who have Sygic installed, before you do a factory reset take a back-up from you're sygic app to you're dropbox so you can reinstall you're settings and license after upgrade.
[Security Discussion] Legsmaniac:
Each to their own I guess.

I really don't see it as risky. Remember that the iRoot procedure is NOT actually rooting your HU (despite the name of the software performing the action), it ONLY serves to install Mike's Honda Permissions App.

The HU can be Factory Reset back to normal and the permissions app will be gone.

Either way, as I said, the system is NOT rooted. (I really wish it was!)

---------- Post added at 10:52 ---------- Previous post was at 10:45 ----------

I didn't. I did use iRoot ages ago with RC7 but upgraded to RC8 recently without performing any factory reset.

The full update is there and all working, no problem. The only reason for a Factory Reset is to unsure everything is working without any conflicts. I have none.

Obvs., a factory reset would wipe out the permissions app and I couldn't be bothered to take the car apart to iRoot it again so decided not to reset.

The only thing that did reset during the RC8 upgrade was all the permissions I had set up. Thankfully, I had saved a back up.

BUT...... The new permissions in RC8 are different so reinstalling my backup would lose these new upgraded permissions.

So what I did was save the new permissions to an xml file and then merged the required settings from my old xml backup to the new xml file and restored the new saved mod.

Job done. :)
[Security Discussion] sleepwalk3r:
What kind of proper replacement did you find ?

I was trying to search for an alternative that would be able to use the existing handsfree mic + usb ports but didn't find any.
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
The risk comes from taking apart the unit. It is true that iRoot method only injects the permissions app, wich is fine, but having to remove the display to reach the inner USB port is not a very easy job, you can very easy damage the display ribbon or other components.

Regarding the factory reset, it could be a clue as to why I'm having GPS issues (altho the RC8 is supposed to fix some of them, at least on paper). This is why I'm going to try a reset on RC8 and then downgrade to RC6, install apps and upgrade to RC8 again. The only reset I did was on RC6 after downgrading from RC7. We'll see how it goes.

Based on the positive review I started looking into MTCD/E type units. They are all the same (more or less) and come in different form factors to fit various cars. You can read more about them in the MTCD thread. It keeps most of the built in features, but indeed, for both USB port to work you need an extra adaptor like this one because only one is provided, I have not found one for the built in mic, also the GPS antena needs to be replaced (I found an adapter but is only available in US) nevertheless since the new unit also supports Glonass there could be compatibility issues with the built in antena.
[Security Discussion] drbiggy:
Do you drive a civic?

please keep us updated, a replacement that has all the stock funcionailty like steering wheel controls, and a working second display would be greate!
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
HR-V made in 2018.

What do you mean by second display ? Even the built in unit does not work with the display integrated in the dashboards (next to the speedometer ans RPMs). It would have been nice to see your next turn there or which lane you have to be on, like I've seen on WV group cars.

Steering wheel controls definitely work, so does reverse camera, for US models there is also the side camera, I think there are also some new features that you can get like remaping steering wheel controls, automatic locking of doors when driving above certain speed, view open doors on the unit's display, better sound quality etc. But we'll have to wait and see what exactly works and what does not.

UPDATE: After a factory reset on RC8 Garmin updated from 3.38 to 3.45 and GPS startup time to lock drastically improved to under a minute (tested for 3 days). So after downgrading to RC6 to install apps and updating again to RC8 everything works fine (well, Waze is still slow as hell but at least I don't have to wait 10 min for GPS to get a lock).
[Security Discussion] venturacom:
Please, keep us posted.

Due to the HU poor performance they are several of us looking for an alternative solution but I'm not sure if chinese Android head units really worth it. The sound quality, the compatibility with GPS, micro, built-in USB ports, reverse camera, steering wheel buttons, hands-free qualitity, etc.

I was also wondering how could we adjust the time as it has to be set using the Honda HU..

We would appreciate it if you share with us your experience installing it.

Many thanks
[Security Discussion] rumcajs44:
That is good news!

Did you check in GPS Status, whether the GPS lock is now fixed, or still is intermittent, like in your video before factory reset?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF7279PIG24
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
Yes, still intermittent in GPS Status Toolbox app but in that hidden menu (menu+brightness+power) it is not, but there the number of locked satelites changes a lot. I guess maybe it's something to do with the app itself (using the version from cmdroid.com). There are still some rare moments when Waze jumps from your actual street to adiacent ones an then quickly recovers, but I guess that's to be expected in the city with such an old system that cannot lock on more than 5 sats. Nevertheless, it's now usable at least. I'm heading to the service this morning for a quick 1000km check and they will also look into the GPS, but since they are located outside of town where signal should be better as there are no tall buildings around you, I don't really expect any more improvements.

UPDATE: After the visit to the service they told me that this is as good as it gets and I'm not the only one complaning about the GPS issues. They also confirmed that RC8 is the last update available. I mentioned that I will change the HU with a better one, they said I can replace it myself and it's not an issue with the waranty, unless damage is caused by the new unit itself. Also they asked me to keep them updated about the aftermarket unit as they are also interested on how it performs.
[Security Discussion] calyxim:
On cmdroid there are 2 versions of Waze and Google Maps.

I installed the old versions just in case but can I get some feedback from those who installed the latest cmdroid versions?

I always get a lock in seconds when I tether WIFI from my phone to the car. There must be some sort of AGPS installed in the software.
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
My personal preference for Waze is the new version because of the way the map is diplayed and the speed limit information. I can live without the incident reporting feature that only works in the older version.
[Security Discussion] hafidelbazdari:
Code after changing HU

Hi every one , I have changed my HU, the new one ask me for a code.

How to get it??

Thanks
[Security Discussion] Legsmaniac:
No idea. Where did you get it from? What make is it? Surely the code is supplied with it? If 2nd hand you'd need to ask the seller.
[Security Discussion] hafidelbazdari:
I get it from a friend but he does not remember the code .
[Security Discussion] skodann:
The code can be obtained only from a Honda dealer. It does not come with the unit. You need to provide to dealer the VIN of the car where the unit was installed first and the serial number of the unit.
[Security Discussion] hafidelbazdari:
Thank you, we are waiting for the dealer's answer
[Security Discussion] sleepwalk3r:
Hm... this got me thinking. Can we (somehow) get the HU from an US HRV 2019 (with AirPlay/Android Auto) and put it into our EU version ?

The dimensions *seem* the same and I would assume that this being Honda, the cabling would be the same as well.

Just an idea...
[Security Discussion] hafidelbazdari:
I think yes we can. but we must bay it from dealer and asking for code.
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
And it will probably cost 2x the price of a chinese unit with 1/4 of the features :victory:
[Security Discussion] Legsmaniac:
Assuming you can find a good Chinese unit with exact same sockets so it's an easy straight swap. :laugh::eek::cool:
[Security Discussion] sleepwalk3r:
Yes... that might be true. But i'm still willing to pay twice the price for 1/4 of the features - all of which just work out of the box.

Plus the Car Play. And the fact that there is no need for an extra usb port, extra microphone, extra GPS antenna, extra....

IF the idea of having an US HU in an European car actually works.
[Security Discussion] kind3r:
Well, they do come with a set of adapter cables that will fit the connectors in your car, no need to cut wires, solder etc. just plug and play. The only issue is that you would need to fit all the extra cables in there somehow. Anyway, if you are not confortable installing it yourself you can always go to a professional.

Indeed, you do need to buy a 2nd USB adapter so you can have functionality of both integrated USB ports, HDMI will be useless unless you could swap it for a 3rd USB, for the GPS antena you can also buy an adaptor and use the one integrated in the car. The only issue I'm not that confortable with is the extra microphone, I did not find any adapter so I can use the one the car already has. I'm hoping that maybe the mic in the unit is decent enough (I bet it's not, but one can only hope).

Now, about the US unit in an EU car. Probably you will not be able to get that via your EU dealer so you'll have to get it from US somehow. This would also mean extra costs for shipping and customs.

Also, you might face some issues like FM band having different frequency, US units have side mirror camera activated by the blinker and I'm not sure if you can disable that, Garmin maps for US only etc. If you get it only for CarPlay/Android Auto you would basically buy a very expensive 2nd screen for your phone. Just my personal opinion, I would try my luck with an aftermarket unit, even if not a Chinese one (tho everything is made in China nowadays :laugh:). One of the cars in the showroom when I bought my HR-V was a CR-V with a Pioneer unit installed that had Android Auto and CarPlay.
[Security Discussion] hafidelbazdari:
Chinese HU for CRV 2015

Hi, I'm thinking if can I bay a new Chinese HU for my CRV 2015.

I found this one on Aliexpress :

https://m.fr.aliexpress.com/item/32...MIu72lx9aB3gIV6pPtCh33DAtuEAAYASAAEgJ1AfD_BwE

Any comments????