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[Security Discussion] Klonoa4:
And what installer worked?

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I have a honda civic with Rc8 soft I can't install the application. How do I change to soft Rc6 please help? I have HC id 6CC0 What file do I need and what should I do in turn. Immediately I say that the file from cmdroid with soft does not work problem with usb pops up because it is to another id number hc. Please help me how to upload this soft which file I need to download .

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will help someone change the soft RC 8 to RC 6 My connect to 6CC0 What file does it need for it to work because the file with cmdroid does not work. All you need is one file ADA_usbdl_V0E094000021_sec_14ada.zip do I have to install all with rc6 iso?

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Pomoze ktos zmienic soft RC 8 na RC 6 Moj connect to 6CC0 Jaki plik potrzebuje zeby to dzialalo bo plik z cmdroid nie dziala.Wystarczy tylko jeden plik ten ADA_usbdl_V0E094000021_sec_14ada.zip czy musze wszystkie zainstalowac z rc6 iso?
[Security Discussion] Losicica:
Hi,

I have successfully upgraded my head unit to RC6.

After the factory reset and connecting to wifi, I was able to install the Honda permission app by Mike_S.

I have installed Waze from cmdroid.com the most up to date version (they have 2 and I installed the newer one) it starts but failes to connect to their server even though the headunit got wifi connection. My theory is that this version is too old and the company behind Waze changed the servers or the conenction method that won't work with a version so old. So my plan is to acquire the latest apk file for waze, what should I set up inside the Honda Permission app? I tried to mess around with it with a random app called horizon, and I have added it to the allowed install list, left the package name field empty but changed the signature to PREINSTALLED, but the install button was greyed out. (maybe it needs a restart?)

So I would be more than grateful if someone could provide me a tutorial how to install truly any apk to my headunit.

I also have another kind of question whether the RC8 version of this software includes the apple carplay option, because that would make the hassle with the apks obsolete?

My car is a Cr-v (2015 EX Europe, the 2015-2017 4gen facelift model)

My final question is what is the latest software for this car?

Is there any significant upgrade from RC6 to RC8?

I there even an RC9? (found some entries in another forums)

Thank you so much in advance.
[Security Discussion] Governa:
Version 3.9.9 (the oldest one available) works fine in my headunit.
[Security Discussion] centuryheli:
Hey buddy.

Unfortunately you can't just look for the latest revision of any app you want to install, as past a certain point in time, many stopped supporting all Android versions below a certain version.

In may cases, most apps now require Android V4.2 and up, so with our headunits stuck on 4.0.4 they will not install and from what I've seen throw up a parsing error if you do try.

Hence the problem you may be seeing, as the Waze you have tried just isn't compatible with the headunits Android 4.0.4.

That's where these forum pages come in handy, as 90% of the time you can find the version number of apps which have been proven to work.

On the subject of Car Play and Android Auto, you'll never have it on these headunits as they were designed and offered with Mirrorlink only. If we could update the Android version to 4.2 or higher, then it might be possibly. But Honda aren't going to do this and the time needed for a coder to create a custom rom for us makes it unrealistic.

If you want Car Play your only option is to swap out the headunit to another make and as you have a CR-V this looks very simple to do from what I've seen, as some have already done it and shown the results.

I've got a 9G TypeR with the same Connect headunit and would like Android Auto, I can swap headunits, but there isn't any informative online videos of replacements in this version to help base a decision on.

Ian Contessa
[Security Discussion] Otto33:
Very clear answer from Ian. The hardware swap with an other, aftermarket, it is easy and should be fun. The issue is the i-MD Display and all those signals and data about consumption history, maintenance etc that you (we) loose if we change to an aftermarket HU. Does someone has a clear view to that issue?
[Security Discussion] centuryheli:
Thanks buddy, it can be hard to convey in writing what your'e trying to say accurately.

As a former bass head in my youth, I quite fancy changing the headunit in my FK2R, especially after experiencing the wifes MokkaX with Android Auto and it's simplicity with Spotify for example. But as you have said the main worry is the loss of certain features that rely on a Canbus link from car to headunit and iMid, with the main one being bluetooth.

However, in my travels it seems we may be able to keep all but one or two features as there is a wave of Chinese Android units that interface with the Canbus and show the trip, MPG along with other details such as heater and fan controls on screen and also interface using Canbus to the steerign wheel controls. The only thing we stand to lose is the iMid displaying track information, which is no big thing if the new headunits better screen is displaying this data anyway.

The sad thing is there has been nothing shown specific to our European 9G Civic's, with the main videos of this generation being the US coupe being shown. Also a lot more videos of the latest 10G, which is where I have seen the Canbus, mixed with the odd HR-V. So I'm partly hopeful as the Canbus protocols will be the same, Honda will not have written new ones for the latter cars, so what works on them should also work on our 9G's. But it's a suck it and see deal with no online videos showing this type of headunit installed in a 9G.

One such topic of interest, as I am sure this Honda had the Connect from the factory and it's been replaced with mostly all the features intact;

https://www.hrvforum.com/threads/dasaita-8-android-head-unit-upgrade-ha5248-v840-8.39897/

I am yet to contact Dasaita or the otehr name I've seen, Seicane, to ask about the use of one of their units in our cars.

Ian Contessa

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Some more links;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s38f9_sCEUg

This guy does a lot of headunit reviews, sadly doens't go into too much technical detail about what car features are retained or lost, but they mostly show what a good upgrade they are;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPqQrHorFRY&t=124s

Facia Adaptor; https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32830735015.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.500f2e0eSAZjmt

Another product worth looking at is called a Maestro RR2, basically this is an interface box between a cars Canbus and an Alpine, Pioneer, Kenwood etc headunit. But while this keeps the steering wheel and maybe BT working, I've not see if one of these headunits can then pull the trip/mpg data from our cars.

If only we had Android 4.1+ we'd be sorted with this app; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gb.xxy.trial&hl=en_GB

I've even looked at a car computer idea, such as a Raspberry Pi or Android running mini PC with the available software you can get. As I am sure a good coder could then make this work with the canbus signals, but I am nowhere capable to code so it is beyond my skill set.

Ian Contessa
[Security Discussion] D3adlyRocket:
Hi is cmdroid the only apps that support 4.0.4 or is there another link with more apps?

I see teamviewer that supports the unit but isnt listed on cmdroid.
[Security Discussion] twinotter:
I'm in a 2018 Honda Fit EX and have both Android Auto and Apple Car Play. I'm not sure how to determine the "RC" number as I don't see it in the screens I've seen. But my diag menu says it's running Android 4.0.4. Build 81.027.03.3.1021.

I'm curious if there are hardware differences that prevent you from running Auto/CarPlay...

But, my goal is to run apps so I don't have to keep plugging my phone in... I wish it could do Android Auto wirelessly!

[IMG="version info"]https://i.imgur.com/kcYeiXh.jpg[/IMG]
[Security Discussion] centuryheli:
Hey buddy.

Ah now that's interesting that you have AA and CarPlay all on a 4.0.4 system, which brings the question of could parts of your headunits rom be ported onto the EU Connect.

I think the differences are due to different territories, I'm assuming you're in the US?

I'm not entirely sure if the same tricks to install apps on the European Connect will work on your unit, so you may need to have a play to see.

Wireless Android Auto I think you can have if you are ok with rooting your phone. Buried in the XDA topics is instructions detailing what apks need to be installed on your phone to allow this to happen. But you must be rooted.

Hey buddy.

Doesn't surprise me, it's an old system now and the 9th generation cars have stopped being produced.

Like other units with operating system, I would imagine they'd use flashing points on the main board to refresh if things went wrong. After this a secondhand replacement would be the next option.

Ian Contessa
[Security Discussion] peter go:
with root? I haven't seen anything about wireless use being rooted :confused:
[Security Discussion] centuryheli:
Yes, with your phone rooted to allow the required apps to have the right permissions/access to work.

Seems it's not car related, but down to the phone you have. Google's Pixel was originally the only one to offer wireless AA, but now Samsung from Android 9 Pie onwards also work on certain handsets only. My Note 9 is on the list.

Hence the root work around for phones not already wireless AA capable.

A quick Google found this information.

Ian Contessa
[Security Discussion] duxa21:
they updated my unit(rc8) so now install button is gray , tried to reset but it didn't work.I am starting to read from the beginning once again, if someone could please point me to the right post
[Security Discussion] centuryheli:
Hey buddy.

Ah yeah, it will and a reset won't work for you.

The trick if you already had the permissions app installed and did the RC8 update was to not do the last step of the procedure, which is a reset, as this then removes the permissions app.

You can use the route I followed using iRoot to inject the permissions app into your RC8 system:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76822800&postcount=2430

Or downgrade to RC6, install the permissions and then upgrade to RC8 RC8 leaving out the final reset step.

I did mine using iRoot and it worked well once I'd figured out which way to curve my filed flat usb lead.

Ian Contessa
[Security Discussion] Losicica:
Hi,

Since the upgrade from RC5 to RC6 (and now to RC8), the HU doesn't import my phonebook.

It worked fine with RC5. When I select automatically import contacts after the pairing it does nothing.

I have given the permission to the HU on the phone of course.

I tried to go into the Phonebook and import manually, it starts loading but stays there for more than 5 minutes (at this point I'm pretty sure it does nothing) and once I hit OK it does nothing but quits. There is nothing in the last calls tab as well. The only progress I could make is that after the update the very first time it loads the numbers in the last calls tab but not the names. After it imports nothing.

The situation is the same with RC6 and RC8, too.

I have an Iphone 6S but we tried it with a Note 9 with the same results.

Do you guys have any idea what might cause this problem?

Thanks
[Security Discussion] Matinaki:
Hi gyes. A big thank to all people in this thread for helping us.

I have successfully recently installed from CMdroid all applications (actually 3) I need on my 4.0.4 RC3 HU through USB Port.

Athough I have one problem. After connecting HU with my home's WiFi and trying directly to download apps, I get the message about start downloading and after 20 min I get the message that download failed. WiFi signal is strong and downloading is successfull on my tablet and laptop. Do you have any idea what is going on? Thanks in advance
[Security Discussion] ZeRoZeRoRaZ:
Install apkpure and use it to download apps and then install them from HondaHack.

Apkpure is pretty slow on HU but you do not use it very often - just for installing and updating apps.
[Security Discussion] Matinaki:
Is this information for 4.0.4 Android? Where to find parameter settings? Could you be more specific please, especially about HondaHack? You know, I'm noob..:crying:

Thanks
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
It should. Look in your manual
[Security Discussion] worfdata:
my experience

I have a Honda Jazz with the Android 4.0.4 HU.

I installed the Apollo Music Player, first the wrong version (for Android 4.1+), the player crashed after starting playback. The right version runs fine but only in portrait mode which means wrong directional for the Honda landscape display.

I also installed fdroid app center/repository. Fdroid starts and updates repository. I can search and select apps, but after the download of an app fdroid start the install procedure... fdroid crashes.

I dowloaded osmand apk from fdroid website, renamed it like every apk I mentioned and saved it on an usb drive. I can select the HondaAppCenter_A1.apk within the apk installer app but unlike apollo or fdroid it crashes before the dialog with the install button does not pop up...

btw. in the Honda app center there is an system update... does anybody know what changes...?
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
It has allready been described in this thread, but not in detail. But it does not affect the apk-"exploit". Honda dont push out updates very often, so I'm assuing its the same update we talked about earlier this week.
[Security Discussion] worfdata:
[MENTION=7340860]pasen01[/MENTION]: Thank you, I found it.

Another question:

Is it possible to write an app which automatically press the OK button on the nag screen which appears every time the system is powered on?

Sry for my bad english...
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
Is that really a problem? I would focus on the permissions for the apps
[Security Discussion] ceejay105:
I'm currently using PowerAmp and Waze, works fine for me. Doesn't even bother me that much I have to turn off VSP error every time. Once you started PowerAmp you can switch between the user-apps like usual and don't lose your music playback.

And I have to say it's such a huge difference between using the normal Honda Music Player and PowerAmp. The sound quality is that much better with PowerAmp, you get much more bass and you can use the equalizer to make it sound so much better than what you're used to. Didn't think my 320 watts system was able to produce such good sound quality.

Btw: Is there any app for FM Radio? I can only find that internet radio stuff on the store...
[Security Discussion] Knolle100:
Power Amp . Screen is locked while driving for safety . How the Power Amp screen moment during start driving?
[Security Discussion] grey_listed:
Tested KingRoot and towelroot without success.

It seems there is a script (init_preinrestore.sh) that copies apk files from /pre (during restore?) and grants them system rights. But as /pre is read only for user we can't use it ...
[Security Discussion] antonionni1:
With witch software reads the directories like /etc /pre etc?

I'm using File Manager but I don't see that directories ...
[Security Discussion] grey_listed:
ES file explorer works well
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
How did you guys read the process_controls.list file properly? I'm trying to figure out the ascii codes and what they do. It's a mess, after decompiling the ApplistUpdate.apk? The file posted here looks nothing like the decompiled file?

Anyone looked in to the actual code in the ApplistUpdate.apk? And how do you think the ApplistUpdate is executed? Since it's not in the "allowed_installations.list". Would it be able to run when recompiled? (if not as HondaAppCenter_A1).
[Security Discussion] diogo_florencio:
Hello everyone I installed the latest version of Waze but did not work properly so I installed the old version I liked more and it works very well :) to listen to the radio while I use TuneIn Radio that also works very well but I want to have the apps to operate without having to turn off the vsp error all the time . It is possible to recompile the app with permission of garmin gps?

I made a short video to show the waze to work with TuneIn Radio :) - youtu.be/dVjrZk9nSiM
[Security Discussion] kondormit:
Guys, please read all posts, it was written multiple times in this thread :(

We still don't have a solution for fixing permissions, but some guys are working on this.
[Security Discussion] Knolle100:
Sygic, Poweramp, VLC Player, Firefox, Root Explorer (without Root) is working fine. The big Problem is the Save message moment during the ride. I dont see the App Screen. How is a Solution?
[Security Discussion] diogo_florencio:
You have to turn off the error vsp ;)
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
Please read the thread.
[Security Discussion] grey_listed:
Decompiling, editing and compiling back is not an issue. The problem is that this apk contains signature information that we cannot fake or reproduce (proper SHA1 key necessary for signing).
[Security Discussion] Raklik:
hmm.. have you tried to sign the apk file with your own key? I mean.. if is as you said it means that you shouldn't be able to modify any apk file since you can't sign the package with same key, which didn't happened. I was able to sign com.sygic.aura.apk with my own key and installation was successful.
[Security Discussion] pasen01:
But does it need proper signing if executed as HondaAppCenter_A1.apk? Though maybe it wont have the proper permissions to work then...

And for me, editing that file was a problem since i could not make out any delimiters or values from all those ascii codes :)
[Security Discussion] Raklik:
any apk file must be signed in order to be installed.. at least is what I know with my limited android env. knowledge.:rolleyes:
[Security Discussion] centuryheli:
Hey buddy.

Unfortunately Honda Hack doesn't work on 9th gen cara Honda Connect systems running 4.0.4, it only works on certain 10th generation units which run Android 4.2.2

You're better off following the various tutorials in this topic to install apps onto our older systems.

You can use Apkpure and other sites to download apps, however make sure they are the older versions which are compatible with 4.0.4 which is Marshmallow I think? Been years since this version of Android was current.

But once downloaded you'll have to rename and install one by one from USB

Ian Contessa
[Security Discussion] Matinaki:
I've read already that HondaHack is not compatible with 4.0.4, therefore I I had doubts. I successfully installed already Chrome, ES File explorer, CoPilot, Jet Audio and VLC for children :o, so I am "complete" now. Thank you for information dear friend.
[Security Discussion] MightyBean:
Recently purchased a 2015 Civic 9th gen and started tinkering with updates and updated to RC8 (wish I hadn’t to be honest!) only to realise installing apps is almost impossible for me!

I have a non-Navi head unit, so no CD player to eject the unit and access the hidden micro USB port.

I’m completely stuck at the moment. Does anyone have some suggestions so I can get Waze and Spotify installed?
[Security Discussion] centuryheli:
Hey buddy.

Ah not good, didn't think the non-nav units wouldn't have the CD slot behind the motorised screen.

From what I've seen I think you have two options;

1. Downgrade to RC6, install the permissions app and then upgrade to RC8 again. However skip the last stage of the update which is the final reset, as this wipes the unit and the permissions app. Which you need to edit the white list. Users have done it this way and not had problems. Or,

2. Go into the dash and locate the micro USB port on the back of the headunit I think its found, then use the iRoot method to inject the permissions app.

Keep us posted on what you do.

Ian Contessa
[Security Discussion] MightyBean:
Thanks for the reply. Very helpful.

I did a bit of further research and as per your suggestion it seems Option 1. Downgrade to RC6 is the way to go for me.

I have a couple of questions:

Just wanted to check if you have any resources showing how this is to be done? I have seen this video below which suggests plugging in the USB with the correct RC6 version and holding the power and brightness button until it starts booting up. The Honda unit will then start ‘downgrading’ by copying the RC6 software.

I can’t post links so here is the end of YouTube link HgbYxpsI-zQ

I can’t seem to find the Honda permissions file by S_MIKE. On CMDROID there is only the HRV permissions file. Do you have the original permissions file available?

I hope to give this a go and do a write up to help out any other people having issues, but will need the permissions file to do so!

Many Thanks,

MB
[Security Discussion] panther3:
My 2017 honda HR-V headunit (6VP0) is stuck on H logo and keeps rebooting. I downloaded the relevant file and started with the first file in the USB but it gave the error: " There was a problem during the update. Please switch off the vehicle then restart to retry". The second and third files update fine but on re start the head unit still remains in boot-loop. Any ideas how to resolve the problem?
[Security Discussion] centuryheli:
Hey Buddy.

No problem, you're welcome glad to try and help.

For the RC6 downgrade, your best place is in this topic with the files and instructions located quite a few pages back I am sure. The steps are very easy also once you have the right files to suit your Connect unit, again using the 3x USB sticks in the right order.

The MikeS permissions app I have attached to this post, but I will assume it's the same as what you've seen already, as the HRV is using the same Connect units

Keep us posted on how you get on.

Ian Contessa
[Security Discussion] pocketfan:
Online Radio App for Android 4.0 Head Unit

I have a CR-V 2015 with Android 4.0, both software and hardware are many years behind. I don't listen to local radio stations, and found online radio apps being useless: TuneIn is too heavy, while Simple Radio has too intrusive ads and no re-connection.

So I made an online radio app myself to use with mobile hotspot with some basic options to configure the stations.

You are welcome to use it, hope it will be useful to some of you.

Features:

Made for Honda Head Unit running Android 4.0 connected to Wifi hotspot

6 custom configurable online radio stations

ID3 tags display (not all stations support)

Automatic re-connect after network connection loss

GPS-based speedometer (km or miles per hour)

Button to launch the navigation

For advanced users:

- .apk file link

- .ini file (edit and place it in /downloads folder) link

The full manual and download links: https://dashboard.shulman.cc/
[Security Discussion] Klonoa4:
soft 6CC0

files RC6 files to 6CC0
[Security Discussion] farizadp:
6CC0 is for civic. 6YH3 is for jazz
[Security Discussion] ceejay105:
Hello guys.

I know it might be discussed already somwhere here but I am wondering about updating my android 4.0.4 head unit with the Honda Updater. Does this give me Android 4.1? And do I still have the opportunity to install apps? Honda Permissions App and several others are installed, but I wanted to upgrade in order to get Spotify Light installed which needs at least 4.1. Sorry for being lazy and not reading all 300 pages and thanks for your help.