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[Android General] firmtech:
half bricked 2016 exl non nav?

i moved an app out of /system/app now i can't put it back in that dir. have lots of errors on the hu. anyone else ever see this issue? am i screwed? any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks:(

is this thread still alive?
[Android General] takumibunta:
Hi guys, I am new here.

I have tried to install Google Play Services to make the Waze works, sadly it is not working.

I am wondering how you guys get Waze working well? Is it to install the ver 4.4.15 test version? thank you.
[Android General] RyanFromQA:
I just wanted to post on here to note that OPs guide worked very well on my 2017 Accord Coupe EX-L V6. I couldn’t find any indexed results for my car so I wanted to add this in the hopes that future googlers will find this thread.

That said I did encounter a few hiccups. Apologies if this was covered earlier in the thread:

I had to chmod+x the shell files, because checking for root from the OneClickInstall script was failing erroneously

li had to install aapt as well as adb so that OneClickInstall could read the apk package.

Not really issues, just things that require some Linux knowledge
[Android General] TWINTRBO:
I was wondering if you needed to update it on the head unit as well. I got the update on my phone already. Did you update via USB?
[Android General] elmagnoon:
Lots of lag in apps

Hi everyone,

I've been following this thread for a while and thought about posting. Just followed the steps in the guide and was successfully able to root and sideload apps on my 2016 pilot headunit, but wanted to see if others are facing the same issues.

- Waze and Maps are too laggy to the extent that they crash all the time and are technically unusable

- Most location based apps won't work without Google play services, which I had installed as well, but crashes pretty much all the time

I think the head unit doesn't have enough resources to run these apps. Any luck with any body?

Also my dealership in the Middle East offered to special order a 2018 unit at the insane price of $3000, excluding installation. Just wanted to throw this in.

I ended up ordering a USB dongle to run Android Auto hoping for better performance.
[Android General] surface13:
If you want to buy the 2017 HU with Android Auto / CarPlay follow the link in the part number:

Part# 39540-TG7-A42CP

Or you can search the part number and see if you can find it cheaper :)

EDIT: So I found a cheaper one...but not sure on the shipping costs between the two. Here you go
[Android General] medmansri:
Yes, via usb
[Android General] TWINTRBO:
I finally got around to doing it. I had issues with it though, I got an error message about storage space which was not the case. I uninstalled HUR and then the new one pushed just fine, weird but it is what it is. Do you have an issue with AA not streaming music if your S9 is connected via BT?

Oh and P.S., do you own a Maserati as well?
[Android General] elmagnoon:
Thanks a lot man for the quick response. I ended up purchasing Headunit Reloaded from the app store and sideloaded the apk. Everything works fine so far with minimal lag. I'm still waiting on the USB dongle to arrive and whichever option runs smoother will be the one I stick to. Didn't want to spend that much money on yet another Chinese headunit running Android 4.2.

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I had an issue with sound even when my phone was connected through BT. The easiest fix is to keep your phone connected to BT and disable the "Sync Audio" option in HUR. Your other alternative is to install a volume controller on your head unit, which I wasn't in favor of.

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Your best bet is to run Android Auto. I got both Waze and Google Maps to work natively on the head unit but it was laggy to a point that it was unusable. Either buy a USB dongle for Android Auto or purchase Headunit Reloaded from the Play Store. Both options should work fine to run Android Auto on your head unit with minimal lag.
[Android General] bellyup64:
Mirroring Iphone to android app

First, Thank you all very much for this! I watched this thread for months, attempted to root and failed then cleaned my whitelist and fixed. I never posted but all the comments on here really helped.

I have a rooted 2017 honda pilot with vlc, hondahack and efs file explorer installed. Its all working very well.

There is one thing I have been wondering for a while, can I install an android app on my rooted pilot that would let me mirror my iphone? If I could do that I could essentially having a completely unlocked carplay.

I'm probably missing something that easily rules this from being possible. Apowermirror requires android 5 which rules it out and I'm not an android user so I know if there are better / other options.

Has anyone tried or thought about this?
[Android General] snobrd4life:
Waze with audio app integration

Waze adds built-in audio player to spice up your commute

What are the chances that this is going to give us volume control from the steering wheel as Waze turns more into an audio app?
[Android General] Spectrumpilot:
Is there any hope for those of us with 2015 Pilot Tourings, other than trading in for a newer vehicle?
[Android General] speedway121:
MY 2016 Honda accord ex w/ sensing BRICKED with Android root

HELP HELP HELP! I bricked my ENTIRE CAR. I followed these directions precisely and instead of getting the prompt to hit Y, Y, Y, the oneclick.bat said " OK now do a hard reset on your head unit", at which point the entire head unit went Gray screen and my dashbaord went black. It wasl ocked up. upon turinng off ignition and back on, the car tries to start back up BUT dash flashes 3 times, starter tries to crank, and CAR WILL NOT START. HELP HELP HELP
[Android General] TimR1:
Did you get your Pilot running? I've been away from this thread for several months, but I don't believe that the head unit is required for the vehicle to actually run. Jersacct bricked his head unit back in the beginning of this thread and got it replaced at a dealer. He didn't mention any issue with the vehicle not starting.

Good luck.
[Android General] claysd:
CarPlay / Android Auto Dongle Startup

I have just installed Carlinkit USB Car Play Dongle Electronics Cable Connector (HW01-01) and in general it works well.

I am using it on a Honda Pilot 2016, and as such I rooted the Head Unit using HondaHack to allow me to install the AutoKit.apk. I tried to use the manual method, but for some reason I could not get AutoKit to install via OneClickInstall, although I could get other apps to install OK, like arkzrlo's Carplay.apk, but that didn't work with my dongle.

Anyway - I now have a rooted HU, and each time it starts up the only issue is that the head unit asks for a permission for AutoKit to use the Dongle every time the car is turned on. Even if I choose the 'use by default' checkbox, the same think happens next time - it's like the setting does not stick. Once I check the box it loads up Android Auto / Carplay just fine.

I was going to post a link to a video, but it's not allowed as I'm a noob.

I get an android dialog with an icon and AutoKit in the header, and the message

"Allow the app AutoKit to access the USB device?"

there's a check box underneath with the text "Use by Default for this USB device"

I also get another similar dialog saying

"Open AutoKit when this USB device is connected" with a similar checkbox underneath.

The app will not open unless I check the box and select OK. It's a bit annoying to have to do this every time the car starts.

Any ideas? Can I set the checkbox in the back end somewhere, given it doesn't seem to 'stick' in the UI.
[Android General] medmansri:
Does anyone have the "phone app" from the system. I updated to a test version of an app and now the phone app in the car says its missing. I wonder if i can install the phone apk and get it back and running.

If someone has any suggestions, i'd appreciate it.
[Android General] apexi350z:
I’ve the exact setup as you, and also having the same issue. I have emailed HondaHack developer, and he said the issue is with AutoKit developer, so they have to fix it in their app so it will not pop up the msg. I also tried to install the latest version of AutoKit 2019-01-18 but to no avail.

I was hoping there could be something in HondaHack to press the button so it will continue, just like the same feature to acknowledge the factory warning msg when startup the car.
[Android General] albee1012:
i just did the same setup and have the same message. Curious if you have any sound comming from your CarPlay when your phone is hooked up. for some reason i have no sound and not sure what the issue. Everything else seems to work fine.

Thanks,

Al

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nevermind i figured it out..had to change audio source to AudioApps and turn bluetooth off and everything works now..
[Android General] techie2000:
[MENTION=495426]codeage[/MENTION] , I have Honda Pilot 2016 which is already rooted per the XDA Forum Link

How can I use the Honda Hack app from autohack.org when the HUD is already rooted.

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[/COLOR [MENTION=495426]codeage[/MENTION] , I have Honda Pilot 2016 which is already rooted per the XDA Forum Link

How can I use the Honda Hack app from autohack.org when the HUD is already rooted.
[Android General] techie2000:
I have rooted and using VLC player and ES explorer, but tried to use the browser - the keyboard does not come up... Is there any way to get the keyboard back.
[Android General] Toilet Paper:
No, sadly. But it looks like it is a flag, because on the newer version of the Civic (2017 and 2018), they have identical head units, same software and firmware versions, but even if you got the LX, you have the option. It just doesn't do anything as you need the very costly Honda Maps add-on. So, 2017 and 2018 users with Honda Hack can enjoy this feature with Waze, but 2016 non-Touring model or Type-R, are excluded from the fun. And it looks like they are no intrest in looking into it.
[Android General] Irimi-Ai:
Hi all,

I just got a 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L. I read this entire thread and registered just to post this. I'm not at all familiar with Android sideloading, etc., and would really appreciate someone with some knowledge checking my plan. All I really want is AA with Google Maps, GBoard keyboard, and maybe a media player. If possible, I really just want the HU to mirror the phone display...the phone will always do the "work" and store media.

I plan on just using the Honda Hack website to root my HU and install AA. Would rather keep it simple and safe (like I said, I know nothing of hacking Android stuff).

Questions:

1) Aside from a possible media app, is that all I need to do? Do I have to install Google Maps on the HU, too? Or can Google Maps run on my phone and just be projected within AA on the HU?

2) Once AA is on the HU, can I simply plug my phone into the USB port and have the HU mirror the phone display?

3) Which version of AA should I load on the HU?

I sure appreciate any help you can share.
[Android General] techie2000:
All, I am trying to re-install the Waze app again, however I am getting errors:

Checking for root...

error: device '(null)' not found

No root yet, addressing the situation

Attempting to push payloads to /data/local/tmp/rootme\n

error: device '(null)' not found

error: device '(null)' not found

error: device '(null)' not found

error: device '(null)' not found

error: device '(null)' not found

error: device '(null)' not found

Exploiting dirtycow to replace factory_reset.sh with our own\n

error: device '(null)' not found

Okay - should be all set, initiate factory reset and hope for the best!

Go to Home ->Settings->System->Factory Data Reset (scroll all the way down) and ititiate factory reset, press enter when unit has rebooted & reconnected to WiFi

Okay - checking for successfull root\n

empty host name

error: device '(null)' not found

.\OneClickInstall.sh: Hmm, didn't get root. Aborting further operations.: command not found

can you guys please suggest what am I doing wrong or is there anyway to overcome this error.

thanks!
[Android General] jjcdennis:
Honda Pilot 2016 factory_reset.sh file

Can't find how to delete this post...found my answer after some more reading. Thanks
[Android General] jjcdennis:
I have looked several times in Hondahack 5.0.1.0 for the parking brake bypass and cannot find it. I have also looked through the blanked out Pro categories and don't see the bypass. Is it actually available for the Pilot anymore and if yes, where do I find it and activate it?

Update - the bypass is not required. The headunit will play video after installing Honda Hack.
[Android General] Gaurav013:
Help, I'm a novice not able to root and install Autokit.apk

Hi, I have a 2016 Honda Pliot (Touring) with Andriod 4.2.2. I'm purchasing a Carlinkit USB dongle to make CarPlay work on the device

I was told to root the car system first for which i Installed the $10 basic HondaHack. However despite that I'm unable to install the Autokit.apk fron HondaHack as it keeps giving error.

So after installing HondaHack does my car get rooted or am i missing something ?

[IMG="Install"]C:\Users\gs00623267\Downloads\IMG_4763[/IMG]

[IMG="Error"]C:\Users\gs00623267\Downloads\IMG_4764[/IMG]

[IMG="Error"]C:\Users\gs00623267\Downloads\IMG_4767[/IMG]

[IMG="Error"]C:\Users\gs00623267\Downloads\IMG_4768[/IMG]

[IMG="Error"]C:\Users\gs00623267\Downloads\IMG_4769[/IMG]

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Hi I have the same setup, can you please guide me on how to root. I did install HondaHack $10 basic on the system but after installing im unable to install autokit.apk
[Android General] PhobicCarrot:
Me too. No matter what I do, the only APK I can get installed is the one you d/l as part of HondaHack, and that one will not recognize the Box.
[Android General] nir360:
I have the same issue as well, I'm wondering if it's only because of the carlinkit dongle or would it work with other dongles? Hondahack's version is older and I tried downloading a few versions of autokit.apk and even azkrlo's carplay.apk and none of them allow me to install them, any solutions for this please?
[Android General] PhobicCarrot:
I ended up buying one of the wireless dongles. It worked with the APK that I was able to install w/ HondaHack. I am guessing that the original dongle I purchased was defective.
[Android General] nir360:
I also have the wireless dongle but that option didn't work, the dongle software can be updated but I couldn't update the autokit.apk, I can install the one on Hondahack, but it's an older version, were you able to update it? Which dongle or apk are you using?
[Android General] PhobicCarrot:
The dongle I got working is THIS one. I did not update the SW in the dongle (in fact don't really know how). I first installed the APK from HondaHack and then let it do whatever updated it wanted to. Have you tried the APK w/o updating it?
[Android General] nir360:
I got the same one, you can update the dongle software before connecting the phone, there's a menu with settings on the left side, there is option to update the autokit as well but the installation fails. I attached a picture

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[Android General] TWINTRBO:
Anyone know why my head unit stopped responding to touch when connected with AA using Head Unit Reloaded? It used to work fine but then it stopped, no clue why!

Also, how is it that no one has figured out how to flash the 2017+ Rom so it's native without these dumb hacks?
[Android General] nir360:
Try clearing the memory or deleting the cache, not sure why but from what I read it could not be updated, still trying to figure out how to make this dongle work, especially with phone calls
[Android General] jjcdennis:
Did you have problems with sound? I get the navigation fine on the screen, but no audio to go along with it. I have Sirius playing at the same time and it works fine.
[Android General] PhobicCarrot:
I have found that the only way to get the audio from AA to play through the car speakers is to have the audio input be Audio Apps. Otherwise, you just get the video, but no audio.
[Android General] jjcdennis:
I have a 2016 Pilot Touring. I've scoured the radio but can't find the audio apps setting. Is it buried in a hidden menu, or somewhere else on the car deck?
[Android General] PhobicCarrot:
Its one of the audio sources, e.g., FM, AM, and Bluetooth.
[Android General] jjcdennis:
Thanks, I guess I missed that and will check it later.

I know that there is a solution to this through editing of the whitelist. I found that at this post - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70122427&postcount=288

and more at this post - https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75214111&postcount=673

Haven't done this before, so a little nervous about editing it.
[Android General] wpg_moe:
I currently use Audio Apps as a source. But for the longest time, the only other way I know to get audio working is via Bluetooth as an audio source and select keep audio on phone in head unit reloaded.

To use AudioApps source I recall downloading a volume mixer application so I could adjust all the audio levels. I also had to modify my Bluetooth connection in my Pilot Bluetooth settings to make it Phone only. Not music (media).

Hope this helps!
[Android General] jjcdennis:
I hooked up the Carlinkit dongle to the head unit and then opened "audio apps" from the audio page. It opened to a Google search page?? Is this correct?

I did get an audio app that was recommended in this forum, but I'm not sure how to use that - will figure that out.
[Android General] wpg_moe:
Yes, when my pilot starts up it also starts with the web browser (Google page). Then when I plug in my phone via USB it loads HUR and after the 3 prompts (default device) Android Auto starts up. Must be similar with the CarLink dongle and it's associated app.
[Android General] firmtech:
2016 EX-L

I was screwing around with the honda keyboard files in /system "LatinIME.apk" and "LatinIME.odex". I moved them to /tmp to see if i could bypass the honda keyboard files. now head unit is loaded with errors, and cannot seem to write them back to the /system folder. I copy them back and don't get any errors, but they are not listed in /system after copying. Anyone ever rename or move something out of the /system folder and have this problem? very frustrating. any advise would be great. Im afraid I may have toasted this head unit:crying:
[Android General] jjcdennis:
Sorry can't help with your software issue. However, the dealer may be able to reset the deck - I've seen this mentioned in other posts where people for pooched the deck. "Not sure what's wrong...deck is acting funny...can you reset".
[Android General] tapethis:
I also get the box that keeps asking to remember or recognize usb device. I check the box to remember default but it clearly does not remember anything. Anyone have any work arounds?

Thanks!
[Android General] nu8reed:
Could anyone use a the radio black box from a non-Nav 2016 Honda Pilot EX-L? I recently replaced it with a newer model that has Android auto built in. I'll send it to anyone for the cost of shipping.
[Android General] wpg_moe:
I've been considering purchasing a newer one with AA built in but haven't jumped on it yet. Did you get a good price? I'm in Canada. Could you share a link to where you purchased yours?

Thanks,

Moe
[Android General] nu8reed:
Here's where I bought mine. Shipping was quick but I'm in the US.

https://www.hondapartsdirect.com/oe...on-39542tg7a14?c=az0xJnE9Mzk1NDItVEc3LUExMw==
[Android General] armourer1:
Do someone knows if it possible to install/sideload apps Pilot 2020 Touring ?
[Android General] jeffritz1:
After installing Google keyboard it works until I power cycle the car. Then when I go to type something no Keyboard renders, nothing. Launching the Google keyboard app does nothing. The only thing I can do is uninstall Google keyboard and then the OE keyboard comes back. Any thoughts?
[Android General] Eastcoastkevin:
This answered my question!

I bought a Canadian OEM Navi HU (Accord Sport 2016) to replace hideous iMid on my 17 Accord Spt

Canadian dealership sent three codes which none work, then locked me out. It boots and turns black...!

I’m worried that if I buy the “pro” it doesn’t work bc the HU is locked out. Or would it run before the passcode launches and goes dark?

(I tried all the reset methods and the dang unit doesnt ask for passcode still!)
[Android General] PhobicCarrot:
Any update on this? Its rather annoying to have to tap OK 3-5 times every time I start the car.
[Android General] speedfer:
2015 hondahack

wonder if you can hook me up with the wireless method to root my Hu
[Android General] PhobicCarrot:
Anyone, anyone? Beuhler?
[Android General] Ludeape:
fyi..

HereWego maps is way better that Sygic

.. we just need codeage to support the voice volume, and direction notification on the cluster.

If everyone offered a donation to him, maybe he would be so kind to work on it :)
[Android General] mando41:
I would like to know this too.
[Android General] manu_b:
Hello all, I am trying to install sygic via autohack. It seem to not detect downloaded maps. I can see the maps downloaded successfully.

Also has someone been able to extract garmin app from navigation unit? I am just looking for the compass in the imid screen.
[Android General] 21Questions:
dumb question, any possible way to root in the newer firmware in a 2020 honda pilot to a 2016 honda pilot head unit? is there a way to copy a stock rom or anything like that?
[Android General] Alex261099:
Hi, I was reading the script and i saw in nefarious.sh the line :

cp /data/local/tmp/rootme/eu.chainfire.supersu_v2.78-278_Android-2.1.apk /system/app/ >> /data/local/tmp/rootme/root-log.txt 2>&1

I didn't get where the supersu file comes from :D

Do i have to download it separately?

thanks in advance, [MENTION=3242718]jersacct[/MENTION] and everyone who will answer me.

PS. I'll write a guide for 2012-2016 pilots rooting since i was a little confused in the beginning :D, you can repost it to be clearer or add it in the Github Project.
[Android General] stacypoulin:
Hello developers,

I seem to screwed up my radio (Head unit) while trying to install the apk files and or while trying to install Honda hack. My head unit is blank, only the reverse camera and right turn screen works. It won’t restart. I have the impression I might need to go to the dealer and have them re-program the radio/head unit. Any suggestions of does anyone has the OEM software and reinstall procedures by any chance?

Thanks,

An old fart trying hard to stay in the game
[Android General] manu_b:
Nothing worked when I ended up with same situation( blank after boot Honda logo). In my case it happened when I was installing busy box. The problem is that your unit is stuck even before the USB gets power, so nothing will work. Your best solution is Ebay and get a used stereo. Save some dollars if you can find one with scratches as your original faceplate with LCD can be transferred on the ebay unit. Honda wanted $3300 CAD for the unit but I got one from eBay for $400. T

If you find a solution then let me know as well, I will fix the broken unit.
[Android General] stacypoulin:
Thanks for your reply, I will have the dealer reprogram the unit.
[Android General] ThaNatrix:
How is it there hasn't been any response about a way to acquire the Rom File from the 2017 or 2018 Pilot Infotainment units to hard load onto the 2016 systems? I've looked and looked for files to do it but can't find them, but I"m sure someone with some more know how than myself can hunt them down. If this were possible it would make about 246 pages on piloteers.org irrelevant and make 1000s of people (including myself) ridiculously joyful.
[Android General] horse23:
Was the dealer able to reprogram your unit?
[Android General] horse23:
Does it still hold true that there is no way to fix this through the dealer?