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[Security Discussion] sobvan:
Way to connect to ADB on a Honda CR-V 2018 Europe version with "screen opening" HU

I received a question about this. I thought it might be better to clarify it in public.

IMPORTANT: this only applies to the exact model I have (2018 CR-V Europe version (Hungary) with NAVI, Android 4.0.4, Software version: 0F.095.01.1123)

USB debugging does NOT work with a usbA-to-usbA male cable connected to any of the USB sockets inside the armrest.

It DOES work however with a micro-USB-type-A cable connected to a socket hidden behind the screen. I have searched for a reasonably priced cable like this for quite a few hours and the best one I could find is this: h ttps://www.sparkfun.com/products/11604

To reach the socket you have to open the display and unscrew 4 screws that hold the display on the metallic folding frame.

You do not have to disconnect the cable that connects the screen to the main unit!

Behind the screen the socket can be found here: The socket can is here: h ttps://i.imgur.com/bfFFnk8.jpg

There is also a little lid above the socket and the screen cable, that is easy to remove and makes the connection of the micro-usb-type-A cable easier.

Note, that I also cut the corners of my cable so that it fits in this small place around the socket.

This is how it looks like when the cable is connected: h ttps://imgur.com/a/qxcHI

After this, of course, you have to enable usb debugging.

adb install still won't work, I think because of the same thing that restricts installing from USB drive.

adb shell works, you can play around with the file system, but only with shell user permissions.

I hope it helps.
[Security Discussion] laparteatomica:
[MENTION=8933049]sobvan[/MENTION] Thanks for trying! We are a lot of people waiting for someone with the knowledge to solve this issue. I personally don´t understand what is Honda doing. I have a brand new HRV and it is like it has a 90´s audio system! Radio, CD and a Garmin navigator.
[Security Discussion] ciurica:
I’m not an Android expert, but I saw in the security settings from android menu on my CRV something to allow of running JavaScript scripts on browser. Is there any exploit on android to obtain root using browser and javascript?

Something like this : https://www.google.ro/amp/s/pentestlab.blog/2017/02/12/android-webview-vulnerabilities/amp/
[Security Discussion] trezor69:
disable honda connect app

Hello,

does anybody now how to stop the notifications of the honda app?

He 's telling me that there are updates but don't want them:cowboy:
[Security Discussion] transmico:
New hidden menu...maybe

Hi Folks,

While tinkering tonight trying to find a way to install apps on my 2018 CRV I found this menu but I wanted to know if anyone has seen it before and knows what it is.

When you get in the diagnostic mode, POWER+PHONE+Brightness, the 2 menu choices appear. Normally I press phone for 5 seconds to get into another menu but I pressed HOME Instead and got a menu with:

- “Inline Diag Setting” currently set to “Completion” other option is “incomplete”

- “CSF Setting” currently set to “On”

I am not courageous enough to play with these settings, anyone know what they might be?

Thanks

T.

Sorry I realized my images appear upside down. Not sure how to rotate from my phone when posting a reply.

Thanks.
[Security Discussion] Makis_cool:
Goodmorning

I have installed rc8 but now i want to go back to rc4. Do you know if i can do it the same way i installed rc8 ( do a downgrade)? Does someone have the rc4 files, instructions and matrix for lhd cars?

Thanks
[Security Discussion] cruzargel:
I have a 18' Civic (Philippines), I'd like to know if there's an update for my head unit, or at least know what's my current version (RC???).

Can someone point me to the right direction?
[Security Discussion] Manfred.62:
Don't think that a downgrade is possible. Only upgrade will work. There are some links for files in this thread. Search for it.

Sure you have Android 4.0.4? If it's a new model/car it will have Android 4.2.2. Check in the settings/Android. If so, there's another thread at xda about Android 4.2.2 on Honda. Look for it.
[Security Discussion] Makis_cool:
Thanks for the answer, i appreciate it. Upgrade to what version? I think rc8 is the latest version, isnt it?

Is something i am missing? I am reading this thread from the beggining. I have a 2016 honda civic tourer with honda connect and android version 4.0.4.

I will apreciate any further help.
[Security Discussion] Manfred.62:
Means downgrading will not work, only upgrading will work --> shows a popup. Take a look at the instructions for more infos. You can try it with a lower version. But I expect nothing will happen.
[Security Discussion] Makis_cool:
Do you know where i can find rc4 - rc5 - rc6& rc6.1 files? Because i have searched all this thread and nothing. Somebody had uploaded the rc4 files in the past but now they are not available
[Security Discussion] Manfred.62:
doing a 5 second search (using the search function with "download iso") in the thread gives me the following: #post74379901

Before wasting time read this: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75602105&postcount=2285
[Security Discussion] KCSamerica:
So I'm coming into this forum 2 and a half years late! Is there somewhere where I can catch up quickly on all of latest and greatest info & tips? If I start reading backwards, then there are things that sound interesting but use lingo that might've been established 37 posts ago.

A few questions that I have with my 2018 Civic Touring: I'm using Android Auto, clicking the screen's "audio" button goes to Android Auto. Clicking the screen's "map" button goes to its built-in Garmin. Any way to change that? I would much prefer going to Google Maps.

Any way to speed this thing up? If I change the skin to the tiles, it seems even more slow & sluggish. If I root Honda Connect, does it invalidate the warranty, is there a chance I can brick the unit?

When I scroll through the audio source list, is there a way to hide and skip over the ones I don't use? Like the USB or iPod music icons, I don't use those, so why show them and take that extra time to scroll over them.
[Security Discussion] naski666:
Sounds like you are on a more advanced version of connect that is being discussed here, we don't get android connect. Go through the links looking for a higher version of Android (4.4 I think) - a couple of posters have done this in this thread and havr been kindly helped to the correct forum. I'm on my mobile so can't easily do that.

Cheers

Nask
[Security Discussion] KCSamerica:
I'm confused, I see Android Auto mentioned a ton of times throughout all of this forum. The Honda Connect comes with version 4.2.2 of Android, a separate thing I see discussed throughout, too. If there is some other forum I should be asking these questions, can you find that link? Otherwise it reading through some random posts out of the thousands here, it seems I'm in the right spot...?
[Security Discussion] giacocile:
Hi ,

I'm new here I have just one question: is it definitely impossible to hack rc7 honda conect?
[Security Discussion] peterat8:
At the moment it would appear that you can't.
[Security Discussion] Jazazze:
At the present moment in time, yes, RC7 and RC8 are still unable to have uncertified apps installed.

I believe this is the correct thread for the 4.2.2 version of the Honda Connect - https://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-how-to-enter-developer-mode-2017-t3621582

You'll have probably seen Android Auto mentioned a few times within this thread due to the empty promises from Honda regarding updating the earlier version to support Android Auto.
[Security Discussion] giacocile:
thanks for your prompt reply,so should I hope for the future? Or the shene about honda conect is everyday more quite?
[Security Discussion] zurgoilmago:
I have a HRV from 2018 with the system 4.0.4 and RC7 I tried to put honda permission apk on but still locked the install from USB, I can't enter in the dev mode, someone can help me?
[Security Discussion] Manfred.62:
No chance with RC7. [emoji19]

Gesendet von meinem Redmi Note 4X mit Tapatalk
[Security Discussion] zurgoilmago:
There is no way to downgrade to RC6 or upgrade to 4.4.2?
[Security Discussion] Manfred.62:
It's not possible.

Only solution is to replace the headunit with something like this:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Das...or-Honda-Vezel-HR-V-HRV-2014/32825159396.html
[Security Discussion] giacocile:
avi files

Hi,

I have a Honda Cr-v from europe bought 15 days ago; I assume that at moment it's impossible to instal apk having rc7,but I would like to ask about avi files,because I don't know why I can see someone and other not.
[Security Discussion] pfefferkuchen:
Hi,

can someone help?

I need the right Honda permissions Permissions for the radio streaming app TuneIn Radio.

Unfortunately there are no radio streaming permissions on cmdroid.com.

I would need the following parameters:

Process name: tunein.player

Package name: tunein.player

AuthType:

AppType:

VideoOut:

soundout:

SoundInterrupt:

SoundInterruptMute:

Last Mode:

OomSetPerm:

Process Kill Target:

Thank you for your help!

Regards
[Security Discussion] peterat8:
Use Mike's Permissions to check the aha app settings in process controls, but would imagine authtype: third party, apptype: media, soundout: ticked, last mode: ticked all others left blank.
[Security Discussion] pfefferkuchen:
Thanks I will try it.
[Security Discussion] irsta:
Hi. I`m a new to xda forum, but after a few failures with my Honda Connect I decided to ask for help. Here is some spotlight on the issue I`m facing right now:

Honda CR-V, made in 2017, European version (PL).

Infotaiment screen: Honda Connect, without preinstalled car navigation. Build on Android 4.0.4, Kernel 3.1.10, build nr 0F.095.01.0021 (it`s RC7 I believe)

Honda App Center ver. 1.3.5 (on factory settings)

[IMG="Android Information"]https://image.ibb.co/mPD9eH/20180426_200734.jpg[/IMG]

Problem:

Honda App Center distributes just ONE application on Poland territory (some app for locating gas stations) and it`s broken. As we know Honda Connect has built-in some kind of blockade that does not allow apps from uncertified source via USB drive. Together with lack of Google Play application that force to download apps only via HAC, so as we know by far makes the infotaiment screen just limited to factory settings.

What I already tried:

Hack #165 from S_Mike

I download older apk files for some apps that are compatible with Android 4.0.4, renamed them to "HondaAppCenter_A1.apk", set the permission to allow apps from unknown sources and tried to install through USB drive.

I ended with disabled "Install" button.

Hack #378 from S_Mike:

I download HondaPermissions v.1.0 apk, renamed them to "HondaAppCenter_A1.apk", set the permission to allow apps from unknown sources and tried to install through USB drive.

I ended with disabled "Install" button.

Hack #856 from S_Mike

I download HondaPermissions v.1.1 apk, renamed it for "HondaAppCenter_A1.apk", set the permission to allow apps from unknown sources and tried to install through USB drive.

I ended with disabled "Install" button.

What I already found in this thread is that with RC7 release in 2017 Honda blocked the backdor to install external apps with just renaming apk, from what is said here #2219 by peterat8

I haven`t tried to use the developer mode so far, I`m not sure if that instruction will work: #147 and even if so what to do else with that. At this point I`m not familiar yet with Android Developer Studio or Android Debug Bridge.

Does anyone now how to override settings in my version of Honda Connect to make this oldschool Android a bit more useful? At this very moment I have no clue what to do with that, but I have plenty of ideas what to tell this jerk from Honda who blocked this software in the first place.
[Security Discussion] bliitz:
I downloaded and installed honda permission but when launch it the white screen appears and back to the home screen. I tried both version 1.0 and 1.1, i have Civic X 2018. Does anyone know how to resolve this issue. I need change settings for Google Maps because now when tips about route from google maps appears the system is changing sound source to audio apps and radio is stop playing.
[Security Discussion] Ludeape:
an someone tell me what VLC apk version they are using? and does it play DTS audio also?

thanks
[Security Discussion] c2hdi:
Hi,

I bought a Jazz 1.3 Elegance NAVI CVT.

I have the following version of the Honda Connect system:

Build number: 01.006.00.C.1125

I have not found information on the web for this build...

What is my RC?

I want to have the latest release. What is the latest version of my Honda Connect?

Regards
[Security Discussion] Agred:
People!

Don't let Honda technicians update your Honda Connect! I went to them to repair one of USB ports (it fried two of my devices) and they updated my infotainment system. Nothing works - neither [MENTION=6358174]S_Mike[/MENTION] nor guide to root the device. A warning like this could have been already posted in this topic but I don't have time or patience to read it all.
[Security Discussion] antonionni1:
I've installed Magic Earth, and works perfectly, speach, maps and so on

The only problem is the radio & mp3 that are silenced.
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
And the driving?
[Security Discussion] Skarjuu:
Spotify works like a charm on my EU Honda Connect version.

New guy here, so i can't post a link to my youtube video. :(
[Security Discussion] Raklik:
you can place the video code, this you should be able. v=xxxxxxxxx

but is working in standing not driving mode.. unless you are do the setting in developer mode each time you start the car.

Yesterday I installed also firefox ...
[Security Discussion] Skarjuu:
Of cours it works only if I disable the VSP.

But, what about this?

Press and hold the Brightness button the power button and the home button to bring up the diagnostic screen

Press on the Detail Information and settings selection on the screen, its the bottom one

Press and hold the Menu button

Press the Vehicle Model Information on the screen

Press the DD VSP Error area on the screen, in the lower right

On the next screen press where it says "on" and then press where it says "off" to disable that error

Press the Back button ONCE an turn SNAPSHOT.

then go to main menu

The snapshot should make VSP off permanently. Am I right?

And ofc the video is here: v=AiogXH0miwc

Thanks for your advice.
[Security Discussion] Raklik:
Have you tried that or you are guessing? I'm not able to test it yet, in the evening I will try some things..
[Security Discussion] Skarjuu:
Haven't try, just asking.
[Security Discussion] tomzero:
What happened?
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
I messed up the apk...
[Security Discussion] S_Mike:
Changing root package in existing apk (without having source codes) can be difficult.

The worst case when some .so libraries are used by the application.

I experienced this myself :(
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
The waze package and directory structure was huge...

So i guess the best would be to add com.waze (or any other app) to the permissions list. If we get a working method for this.
[Security Discussion] Skarjuu:
Tried to install Sygic with map (czech and slovak).

Youtube

v=qq_SYBi3S-o

First start was smooth, everything worked fine in fullscreen. Now I am not able to run Sygic again. App has stoped working...
[Security Discussion] k3v1nc:
The apk file renaming method is not working for 2016 USA Honda Civics, they have a unit made by Mitsubishi Electric instead running Android 4.2.2.

I think some of the units in other hondas are made by Fujitsu, seems like thats what the working hack is working on.

They don't have an enable developer mode, and they dont have a way to enable unknown sources.

So far attempts to connect by ADB have been unsuccessful.

You can put APKs on a flash drive, plug it in, and they have a easy to access APK Installer right on the main menu, but when you tap on a file, the "Install" option is greyed out.

I tried renaming APK files to everything mentioned in here, nothing enabled the Install option.

However, there is a way to dump a log to a USB flash drive, and I did that. The files dumped contain lots of details about the system, and if you pull the dumpstate after attempting to install an APK, you can see that there is a Whitelist app that runs that stops the install. Apparently it's checking package names and not filenames.

There are dozens of APK filenames listed in the dumpstate, I haven't tried all of them, but the file names I have tried aren't lighting up the install button.

I haven't yet tried to change the package name of an app/apk to something that the system might accept.

The system does have the "Browser" app, and I did confirm that I can access some text config files by using the file:///... url scheme. for example, file:///etc/hosts
[Security Discussion] maximosm:
I have install es Explorer and torque but i cant install the Radar beep.
[Security Discussion] fmcheetah:
I've installed Magic Earth and ESFile Explorer, both working. Before driving i have to do the VSP Error trick, but cannot save it as already mentioned.

I tried Osmand+ too, also working

I drive a 2015 CRV without Navi.
[Security Discussion] antonionni1:
But no sound I suppose ...

Btw, on android/data/com.honda.hondappstore/cache I found an applistupdate.apk.

I'm trying to install, but says "system app already installed".

This is another name that works ...
[Security Discussion] tomzero:
Be careful, when you are trying install launcher app. I installed ics launcher then I reboot the unit and it doesnt work anymore, just a black screen. I rebooted in a safe mode and I do a factory reset. After that unit is working again.
[Security Discussion] k3v1nc:
(2016 USA Honda Civic w/Display Audio / Mitsubishi Electric / Android 4.2.2)

:good:I was able to get the Install option to light up, by doing the following:

Downloaded Aha APK from here: https: //apkpure.com/aha/com.aha.android.app?hl=en

Renamed it to com.aha.android.app.apk

Copied it to USB, inserted flash drive into USB below radio (not in armrest).

I did not tap install because I didn't know how long it might take, and I needed to get back to work. I might try later.

I also tried renaming another APK (Google Maps) file name to com.aha.android.app.apk and doing so did not light up the Install option. So for this model, the Whitelist app/service is definitely using the internal package name and not the file name to validate.

I am wondering if there is a whitelisted package name that is not in use so I can install a modified APK. :confused:

Or if there is some way to uninstall Aha and use that because I really don't care about Aha at all.

[MENTION=354563]tom_31[/MENTION] What year/model/country is this file from?
[Security Discussion] antonionni1:
[MENTION=218081]Tom[/MENTION]

Can you explain how reboot in safe mode and how doing the factory reset ... with all these tests, it could happen
[Security Discussion] maximosm:
I have try with VSP Error worked ok but need every time that start car again make the same.Please let us know how we can boot at safe mode and factory reset make.Thank you very much tom_31.
[Security Discussion] hoozy123:
Hi,

I'm going to Honda next week to get the Connect system upgraded - Its a 2016 Diesel Civic SR - UK.

The service manager talked about the RC7, however said that RC8 was released quite recently and that's what is going to be put on there.

I was just curious if anyone knows anything about RC8?
[Security Discussion] irsta:
I haven`t seen RC8 yet. But I guess the blockade on backdoor installing external apps by chaning filename will be sustained. Although I`m interested what would change inside the OS. Interesting thing, that Honda is still "fixing" the old 4.0.4 version and not making any major upgrades. I have feeling that the existing hardware on main unit could handle the a newer version by one or two generations.
[Security Discussion] cbaciu:
I have the RC8 installed. The external apps still cannot be installed, other than this I did not notice any other changes over RC7...
[Security Discussion] radu98us:
Honda Connect update cost?

Hey guys,

I wanted to ask you if you pay Honda Service when you update Honda Connect System? A dealer from Romania told me I have to pay for every update version and that they can not update directly to the latest version, they have to update every single version above from what I have. It seems unfair. Is is normal to pay? And if yes, can my Romanian companions inform me about the prices at their dealers and in which city the dealer is located. Thank you very much!
[Security Discussion] Manfred.62:
If it's a new car (- 3 years) you don't have to pay. Belongs to warranty. Every serious Honda dealer will do the update. If no more warranty you have to pay for service. It's about 1 hour.

If they told you about updating every single version, stay away from this dealer. They are idiots (or mafia). You only need to do update for latest version.

Way better: do the update by yourself. It's easy. Files and instructions can be downloaded here in the thread. Search for it.
[Security Discussion] hoozy123:
Did a little more digging, hopefully this might be helpful to someone:

RC8 Update / Changelog
[Security Discussion] radu98us:
Thank you Manfred for your quick answer! That's exactly what I thought. It's the only Honda Dealer from Sibiu. It's under warranty, so that's why I wanted to leave the task in their hands. I'm afraid of messing things up under warranty and maybe lose it if the update goes bad.
[Security Discussion] ciurica:
I’m also in Romania and I did all updates at Honda Nord dealer without having to pay anything.
[Security Discussion] skodann:
Update for Honda Connect unit is covered by warranty. If we are talking aboutmap updates, it is another story. Map update can be done by the user. If the user doesn't have knowledge how to update maps, can ask the dealer for help. He will be informed about the procedure and only if he still doesn't manage how to do that the dealer can request a payment for map update...only for map update, not system update.
[Security Discussion] oskarsg:
Hi Guy's,

As recently got Honda Civic 5DR 2015 I jumped in to get apps working. At the start had problems, with Android crashing, wifi not working, but after few reboots, now it works. Downloaded Waze from here kahur ee/honda-connect/ and S_Mike permission app. Waze installed ok, working, but permission app can't be installed, so I'm missing something?

Have not tried from USB, but think it doesn't matter
[Security Discussion] sleepwalk3r:
Did you delete the waze apk from downloads after installing it? Because when you download another app from the web and a file named "HondaAppCenter_A1.apk" already exists; it will append "_1" (or something similar) to the name. This does not match the honda filename blacklist, and will not install.
[Security Discussion] oskarsg:
Was not aware of it, will delete and see. Thank you ;)
[Security Discussion] Epsteim:
Mirrorlink is not installed on honda! When you turn it on in your phone, it disables the smartphone connection icon on your radio . No way around it. No help from mirrorlink support!
[Security Discussion] budapestkave:
My Honda Jazz (2016) doesn't have maintenance/oil change reminders. Is there a way to turn this feature on from any kind of diagnostic menu?
[Security Discussion] heavyhms:
almost all bug are not solved with RC8 (memory leaks, spontaneous reboots, gps wrong position - sometime). Honda Connect Navi it's really a poor device