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[Security Discussion] Mirinmaru:
First of all, I love this initiative and Im eternally thankful that you have made this app. I love it.

Here comes some feedback.

After initial testing I have the following to say.

My phone never auto connects. In the previous version I had to select my USB connected unit each time I wanted to connect to Auto, the app also asked for permission each time.

In this new version the app never auto starts when the cable is inserted, my phone says that Auto is connecting but never actually does so.

When I then manually start the app it asks me what device I wanna use and I select my phone the same way I previously did and add permission every single time.

The only noticable difference here is that I no longer have to press the USB icon when connecting but it still requires 4-6 button presses to work.

I dont know if this has something to do with how I set up permissions or whatnot, but that is my initial verdict.

I also feel like it is harder to successfully connect now, hard to say after such a short period. But it crashed more often than I remember, resulting in a AA error when trying to reconnect forcing me to manually restart and reconnect.

This is especially annoying when the reversing camera is used and the app crashes because it tries to reconnect.
[Security Discussion] MaKi83:
The app recognize only device with vendor id google. If you enable usb debug on phone the vendor id should be 18D1 (it means google device because of adb). Have you usb debug enabled? You can find it in device manager on windows (or lsusb in unix)

Yes, that is a behaviour I've implemented. If autostart in enabled I assume you want to connect directly to a device so, if no device is selected, it opens the devices list dialog. When you tap on device, the app request permission and than it asks to smartphone to switch to AOAP protocol used for android auto. It is like a new device so the app must ask another time permission to access it. After that andorid auto should start. On my car I have checked to remember the choice for second permission to avoid to give it every time. It's strange that you have to tap so many times.

The app always have had a bug on device disconnection (or at least on my car). When you connect to andorid auto and than exit you have to remove the smatphone manually, otherwise you will have AA error. In this new version I've tryed to fix it with a workaround (the device is unmounted automatically and reconnected).

When you use the rear camera the phone still remains connected, it only lost video focus.
[Security Discussion] Mirinmaru:
Okay so from what I've gathered is that the only non intended behaviour of my devices is that my head unit does not seem to remember my device. Because I have to hit the button set as default and remember permissions every time (dont remember the exact prompts).

I just assumed that "auto-start" meant that the app launched when a recognized device was connected.

Great work all around mate, I really appreciate all the effort.
[Security Discussion] MaKi83:
Yes, when you connect the device on headunit and if the device is one of those enabled in the app (with vendorid google) Android asks you if you want to start the app. If you accept (twice because of aoap device), instead of show the main activity it show a loading windows and than android auto. This is the intended behaviour.

The same is inside the app: if you open the app and the connect the device android auto shiuld start automatically without press start button.
[Security Discussion] emilic:
Mine works just fine :-)

Auto started, it took a bit to load everything but there it was google maps showing no effort ^^.

I did had one quick crash the first time I put it, but after that I exit the app, reconnected my phone and worked without any problems.

I am still sending my audio through the bluetooth thou, not through the app, which means I only have 1 speaker working ^^... I'll try to change the config files later and see how it is handing the sound now...

I do have USB debuging enabled, a rooted android and i am running RC8.
[Security Discussion] Mirinmaru:
God I'm jealous, I'm gonna fiddle around with my settings and see why my permissions aren't saved and why the app isn't autostarting.

I'm running RC6 and am a bit scared of updating, do you suggest a update to RC8?
[Security Discussion] emilic:
To be honest I don't notice much of a change...

I did it because my bluetooth sound was jumping a bit sometimes... and RC8 is meant to improve a DAB audio connection... but didn't really help ^^

That said, as long as you dont reset your system, you can work with RC8. So that is what I am doing, that way I am in the latest updated version of FW,SW, etc... and can still use my modified system ^^
[Security Discussion] Mirinmaru:
I did a OTA update this week and didnt lose any apps. All the Process permissions got reset, but I was able to add new permissions.

Ok so I went through my settings and devmode stuff and redid everything and now Auto works as intended.

No longer asking for usb permissions each time and generally launches each and every time.

Auto will not however launch automatically when plugging in my phone but that is not a big deal for me. Looking forward to the next version! :)

How you considered creating a public git of the project. I'm certain this app could be applied to other, OEM android based headunits.
[Security Discussion] nydas3k:
Anyone experiences from Maki83's Android Auto sluttering/robotic music voice for some time while Spotify is playing with Google Maps?
[Security Discussion] Mirinmaru:
I personally dont use Spotify, but I get some intermittent stuttering sometimes.

I think that audio is streamed via bluetooth when using the app so perhaps your phones bandwidth is strained.
[Security Discussion] nydas3k:
Spotify apk in HC is playing smoothly

Spotify phone only with bluetooth streaming is playing smoothly

Only while on Android Auto is on maps+spotify are getting sluttering so... not a internet bandwith problem
[Security Discussion] Robbie2:
I recently bought a 2016 Honda Jazz and wanted to share my experience from reading this thread:

The dealership had updated the HU to RC8, which I was able to downgrade to RC6 via the .iso file shared and install the Permissions app. My unit is 6YH2 (right hand drive UK model). This was much less painful than disassembling the dashboard.

The GPS is not good, but usable via Waze+wifi. Sygic, google maps and Copilot are not working, nor is google maps via browser.

I had similar thoughts for a 4.0.4 port of the android auto emu and was very happy when I saw Maki83's post.

For me, on my stock Andoid 9.0 Samsung J3 (2017), Android Auto has an initial black screen but usually loads up OK after ~10 seconds. There is however no audio, neither using SoundOut or SoundInterupt and SoundInteruptMute. The video delay is noticable but OK. Pressing home causes Android Auto to disconnect.

I'm using it with the phone paired in bluetooth mode, and the audio source set to bluetooth. Is this the correct configuration for audio?

I have some C++17 experience and would be happy to assist in debugging, though I've never worked on android before.
[Security Discussion] Mirinmaru:
Much of what you describes sound like normal behaviour except the part with no sound.

Have you set the correct package name and process name? In that case you could try turn soundout off and save and then reactivate it. That helped me when I had a similar problem.
[Security Discussion] rjay45:
Hello community, I want to share my experience in dealing with your struggle! Hope someone find it useful.

I have an 2018 Honda Jazz (Head Unit 6VH4). I've entered the maintenance menu with the combo MENU+BRIGHTNESS+POWER for few seconds (press menu slightly before power, otherwise the unit simply reload itself). Enabled developer mode. While in this menu, I've plugged in a USB key with the RC6 firmware from cmdroid. It prompt me if I wanted to upgrade the system and answered yes. After the reboot I successfully downgraded and able to use the install APK feature for the apps named "HondaAppCenter_A1.apk". I've also installed the OpenDroidAuto app from @MaKi83 (also please let me know how to donate you for few beers or, better, a full dinner!) with success....

....BUT, while driving, the head unit complain that, for safety, I cannot run app while driving! How do you overcome this problem?! I'm trying to catch up with the full thread, not an easy task going through a 4 year long posting....

Thanks everyone for any help you can give to me!

EDIT: i found out that Mike's Honda permission app is the key to enable app to remain on while driving!

EDIT2: i also tried to update to RC8 as found along in the thread... but now i'm stuck into bootloop ^^'. So, as far as i know for now, i suggest to stay into the RC6. Anyone know how to fix the bootloop? (I've already found some hint on how to dismantle the HU to reach the service usb, but then what can i do with ADB?)
[Security Discussion] Latinofreaks:
@MaKi83 ive tried your latest android auto apk. Honda app settings:

Process/package: it.smg.hu

Sound out: on

Last mode: on

It works well the first time I connected it. Though I've had 3 reboot crashes. When I try to re-conmect. Reversecamera does throw me back to the HU menu and the connection process needs to be done again.

I've experienced som sound problems with Spotify. The first time I connect it to the HU source is set to "Apps". But then it seems to loose connection the second time I try to activate the app. If I turn off and on the "sound out" option it works again. But it doesn't stay in "Apps" source mode.

I've tried to use Spotify through the phones Bluetooth. But It doesn't work because the phone prioritises the sound through android auto. And I can't seem to turn it off manually.

I've noticed that my previously installed Waze app boots at the same time as your android auto app. I will try to disable it and run your app again and really check if other apps are interfering.

Edit : I removed waze. It didn't interfere. Still have the same issues with "apps" as source not applying.

I use "task killer" to check wich apps boots at the same time as I use android auto.

Otherwise.. Im really impressed with your programing skills. And it feels that you are nearly there. Your work is awesome. And thank you very much!

Edit 2: Somehow I switch the permissions to third_party, I used to have prribstalled. And it seems to work better.
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
Hi all.

I have a 2015 Civic and the head unit is running Android 4.0.4 can I update this to a later version.
[Security Discussion] borba0:
No. You could only to improve a bit. But no root and no crack. And, of course, no later version than Ice Cream Sandwich.
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
OK thanks what can I do to improve it? I've read about some RC8 update that improves performance but I've no idea on how to download it.
[Security Discussion] borba0:
Please, read this thread.

There is much useful information.

Start from Mike's permission app.

Do not update to RC8.

Stay with RC6 or RC6.1

Install other apps.

Have some fun.
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
OK thanks 175 pages....🤮🤮🤮😂😂😂😂

...
[Security Discussion] borba0:
Find "Mike's permission" entry. Then, there are also apps.
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
OK I have that figured out and installed what's next!

Cheers.
[Security Discussion] borba0:
Check here

https://www.civinfo.com/threads/guide-to-installing-3rd-party-applications-stock-headunit.386674/
[Security Discussion] borba0:
You can manage with this app (Mike's) many useful other apss from cmdroid.com

I got Jazz 2016 bought in 2019 from Germany and from two years I use: Google maps 8.4.1 (no voice recognition), Yanosik (Polish navigation app), skytube (playing YouTube films while driving), totalcmd as file manager. Earlier I also installed Waze and Sygic but now these apps I was mentioned above, are better.
[Security Discussion] Latinofreaks:
I actually upgraded to RC8. It was a lot of detail to the upgrade. I had to find the correct 3 files to the upgrade process for my leftside driven car. I have a crv 2015. The HU became a little bit faster and the GPS also faster at finding a point.

But its almost not noticeable.
[Security Discussion] Latinofreaks:
@MaKi83 ut seems like your android auto app now works better.

The permissions I use:

Third party (it gave me a lot of problems when I used the option "preinstalled"

Last mode on

Sound out on

Now the problem with the backing camera is gone. Last mode works with no problems. I'm gonna keep testing it.

I deleted ESfileexplorer and also started using totalcommander. ESfileexplorer was a bit buggy. And I was afraid it could interfere with your app.
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
Cheers.

I've tried downloading file commander but when I click on the link the window disappears straight away. I'd say I need this as any other apps I got from cmdroid won't install as the install button is greyed out on the Cars Android unit.
[Security Discussion] Latinofreaks:
I don't install through the HU anymore. I install through third party app. Have you tried installing through an USB, or directly from the internal memory of the headunit?
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
Sorry should have said USB I factory reset the whole thing twice now even trying to install Mike's Permissions won't work as the install button is greyed out.
[Security Discussion] Latinofreaks:
Are you on Rc6? Have you had Mike's permissions before?

Because If you haven't you eventually need to downgrade. Do you know how to check your RC?

Because If it is greyed out you probably ain't on Rc6.
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
I managed to load mikes permissions Sunday but other apps wouldn't load so done another factory reset now mikes permission won't load.

How do I see what RC I have?
[Security Discussion] Latinofreaks:
To check the build version of the Connect there are 2 possibilities.

1. Home button - Settings - Infos: "Build Number"

2. Press and hold "MENU"+"Day/Night"+"POWER" button (in this order) for about five seconds until the display changes.

Select "Detail Information & Setting". Select "Version". Write down the Main Soft (SH) and Build (TEGRA) version information.

(Press ‘Return’ three times until you get out of the diagnostic menu.)

Example infos from RC 5:

the main soft always is 31.00.CF or 30.00.CF

the build is 0C.091.01.0021 or 0C.091.01.1123

depending on the HW version of the Connect there are different combinations possible.

About RC 6: found this info in forums. Build number is 0E.094.00.1123. So I think there are also 2 versions (other version 0E.094.00.0021 ?).

Quoted this from an older post. If you check the thread in the search engine you will find everything. I can point you out.
[Security Discussion] Latinofreaks:
@Truckermal if you already had Mike's permissions you probably are in rc 6 or an upgrade RC8. If you factory reset an RC8 with Mike's permissions you delete everything and need to do the process again.
[Security Discussion] superfede72:
First, many thanks.

Honda Jazz 2017, RC6.1, navi.

Xiaomi redmi note 8 pro, Android 11.

Gmaps is working, Sygic start opening but then crashes.
[Security Discussion] pepaone:
Hi Guys,

I've found a new problem with Google Maps on the unit, it seems Google knock out Google Maps 8. When you open the app a message advice it and the app doesn't open anymore. Have you found the same problem? Have you tried a newer version?
[Security Discussion] borba0:
That's right

They said, there will be no longer support for older maps.

Of course, they are joking, that if you would like to use GM still, you should move to newer than 9.64 GM version or Android newer than 4.3.

And the solution, according to Google statement, is to use GM via internet browser.

EDIT: That's interesting: some minutes ago, when I do restart of the system (in garage), GM starts and seems to work fine. Tomorrow I will check it up on the road, and then write some more.
[Security Discussion] emilic:
Well I tried to give it a try, the web version... and I was happy that my chrome browser can get GM !!!... but only for preview...

no actual Navigation, as for this it seems we need GM GO app, which only works, wait for it... with android 4.1... so this doesn't seems to be a solution for us :-(
[Security Discussion] borba0:
And **** goes on.

Unfortunately, GM after catching the GPS signal automatically shows, that it is not valid in my Honda Connect.

Of course, I need to install internet browser like Chrome (internal browser is also not valid to find Google) and try to work with GM online.

In fact, Polish GPS&Navigation app (called Yanosik) works fine. Also SkyTubeExtra. So, these problems are connected strictly with GM.
[Security Discussion] Zilkapod:
Hey everyone,

I just bought a 2016 Civic. Big upgrade from my 2001 golf.

I love it!

But I can't get to install Spotify on it, and waze.

I've looked into it abit, and tried Honda Hack but it doesn't support android 4.0.4.

I seem to be going around in circles.

I have tried the APK install and its greyed out, i cant click it.

I have also tried renaming it, still nothing..

I'm not very techy, i know bits but not tons.

Can anyone help at all? Or point me in the correct direction?

Would much appreciate it.

TIA.

Zilka
[Security Discussion] emilic:
1st.- You are in the correct forum ^^

2nd .- the answer you are looking for is somewhere in this thread... I think someone did a summary 2-3 pages away from here... (else the initial answer is many pages away...)

It would be nice to be able to ping the answer so that you don't have to search... but i guess you will need to do some reading ;-)

3rd .- knowing the car you have is a great start!, you must also find out which navigation model you have, which kerner its running, and other stuff... again, from point 2, I am sure you can find that through the posts (or maybe search for RC6, i think its a good keyword)
[Security Discussion] Zilkapod:
Thank you for the lovely reply :)

Honestly im terrible at all this stuff, I will have a read though!

How/what is kerner etc you mentioned? haha.

Sorry.

From my short poke about looks like i need to downgrade from 4.0.4 to RC6?

I will do more digging.
[Security Discussion] borba0:
Check here

https://xdaforums.com/t/honda-connect-android-system.3179549/page-161

Or

use your "power" and find needed info via Google (including these post from xda-forum)
[Security Discussion] Zilkapod:
Thank you mate, I looked alot but sent me in circles, but mainly because i dont understand coding/cars/android stuff so it was hard for me to spot exactly what im after haha. But thank you! I will give this a read

Literally all i know is..

I have a 2016 Civic

It has 4.0.4 android.

I have tried honda hack - doesnt work with my car he refunded me.

I believe I need to downgrade from 404 to RC7?

Thats all i know haha.

Thanks!!
[Security Discussion] emilic:
^^

here you go https://xdaforums.com/t/honda-connect-android-system.3179549/page-155#post-83984193

It has all the instructions you need.

But I would 100% check that your Civic player is compatible and if its is listed in the compatibility matrix of the files you will find in that post... You don't want to en up loosing your unit ^^

And just to make things clearer. 4.0.4 is your android version, i think all the RC are in that version...

RC# are just the release versions that Honda came up for their small improvements, they are not changing the android version for our units :-(, although they do state that have some improvements on GPS, etc.

For the mod to work you need to be in RC6, and only then can you update to RC8 (or other, depends on your car)
[Security Discussion] Zilkapod:
Thank you so much! So kind of you :)

I will read this up and see if i can get my head around it, without ruining my less then a week old bought car hahah :D
[Security Discussion] Zilkapod:
Thank you bud for the link!

I managed to get somewhere :)

I installed the Permissions app, Spotify and Waze! Wooo!

Thanks.

Questions I have now are..

The HU has a tiny storage, and spotify uses internet (unless i download songs) and Waze uses internet aswell..

So How/Can I download to a directed storage? I began to download some songs on spotify then realised it'll literally fill up and then some!

Also Waze.. I've heard its amazing! (never used it) - But its internet based? So I'm not exactly going to hotspot everytime I get in my car?

What do people do? Whats the work around?

Many thanks! <3
[Security Discussion] emilic:
Well I do hotspot everytime I get in my car ^^... allows you to use Waze or GM or others...

I have just automated that with the detection of the bluetooth.
[Security Discussion] emilic:
Hello here,

I've been trying to get root for some time now with my honda center... but I am failing misserably... Has anyone managed to get it?

Now let me clarify, I have gotten a semi "root" from kingroot apk's, but mysteriously I can not mount the system partition... plus the semi "root" disappears after some time, not sure why...

Has anyone been able to confirm root and system mount and maybe even changed from kingroot to SuperSU with RC8 (android 4.0.4)

Thanks
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
OK thanks I factory reset again and formatted my USB and Honda permissions installed but any other App on cmdroid won't install as the button is greyed out! I changed the app name but still the same.
[Security Discussion] emilic:
Hello,

So maybe you missed the part of :

you can find the full instructions here :

https://xdaforums.com/t/honda-connect-android-system.3179549/page-155#post-83984193
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
Yes I done that still the same
[Security Discussion] Truckermal:
Build number is 02.084.02.1123
[Security Discussion] emilic:
Well sorry I am not really sure what may be the issue ^^

The only time I've had the Install grayed out is when I try to install apps that are for Android 4.1 and above... which of course are not compatible.

But compatible apps do work, I just put them in the root path of my USB, put the USB in and voila I can install (the installer searches them automatically).
[Security Discussion] Latinofreaks:
RC6: 0E.094.00.0021 or 0E.094.00.1123

RC7: 0F.095.01.0021

RC8: 10.096.00.0021 or 10.096.00.11 23

Compare it to these.

I don't see why you can't install apps. Have you ever been able? Can you install Mike's Permissions?.

Make sure you delete all the previous APKs in the system and on your USB drive. Then try installing through the USB. Or if you download directly from the cmdroid, you have to install the apk, then delete it before downloading another one.

If you want more help you need to give us some more detailed information on your process when trying to install the apps. Send pics of the build nr. Info about Car model... Etc.
[Security Discussion] borba0:
1. Here is something about this version

https://www.civinfo.com/threads/rc9-update.416300/

2. According to your problem: two days at least is needed to read this thread. I have done it some months ago.

3. And, as far as I can well remember, you need:

check RC version (how to - look here https://www.civinfo.com/threads/honda-connect-rc8.410258/)

4. how to downgrade your system (if the problem is in you high numer - 7, 8 or 9 of RC - check here

)

!! READ ALL INSTRUCTION FIRST - this is the most important method not to brick your HondaConnect irreversibly !!
[Security Discussion] Zilkapod:
Anyone know much about creating permissions for an app?

I don't really get how to 'target' something.

Like I know com.spotify.music or com.waze

How would I make one for the Snes9ex+ emulator?

Thanks