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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] cranbiz:
I just loaded Appradio Unchained Rootless on my Verizon S8. I'm using the free Nova launcher. I have a Pioneer 4100 NEX, using the cables and HDMI converter that was recommended in another appradio thread (Towabo USB3.1 Type-C to HDMI adapter). The firmware in the Pioneer was just updated to 1.09. The 4100 is installed in a 2012 jeep JK using a PAC canbus adapter and a micro bypass.

Now appradio seems to work, set the input to other-HDMI and then expanded the screen to fit. I can control the phone from the radio BUT everytime I change to appradio, I lose sound from whatever I was using, be it Sirius, HD radio or the SD card. I have a friend that has the same setup but he's on a Dodge RAM and not on a canbus link. He had audio and can then bring up appradio and keeps his selected audio playing.

From the radio end, we are the same firmware, same HDMI adapter, same cables and feeding the adapter from a 2A+ dedicated USB-C cable. The only difference is he has the paid version of Nova Launcher and I have the free version.

I figure it's something I missed. Anyone have any suggestions?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] GWM4Tennis:
Ok I have the S8+ Now with chromecast - problems

I have the S8+ and using chrome cast I have it all connected but something is strange. The screen wont cast to the head unit however the head unit will control my phone not sure what I am doing on how the setup should be to make it sync simply or quicker
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jagg0:
Yes it works.

I use https://www.amazon.com/Charge-Charg...1505864321&sr=8-9&keywords=anker+dual+charger and work greats on both ports, can it be some thing else?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JMak00:
Your head unit doesn't have Android Auto integrated with it, that's why Android Auto doesn't look like you've seen it in other cars where the head unit supports Android Auto.

It sounds like you're mirroring the Android Auto phone app from your phone to your head unit and this is why it doesn't look as it does on head units with Android Auto integrated already.

Here's a youtube video explaining how to use another xda app, Headunit, to get the Android Auto look you want - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie2RRU82xng.

Headunit thread at Xda is here - https://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-1-headunit-android-auto-t3125252.

Now, on the other hand, if you're using AppRadio Unchained, why bother with Andoird Auto at all? Just use Google Maps or Waze; your calls and texts will appear on the head unit as they come in (there's a disadvantage here relative to AA as you have to interact with the screen); and you have full view into all of your apps via unchained.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Maybe something with the adapter then? I don't know. I ordered something like the Towabo from China to try out but it's taking forever to get here. Anyway once I get it I can maybe tell you more.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] OriginalMrP:
Oneplus 3T

Hi, I‘ve tried using the app on my Oneplus 3T connected to my Pioneer DA120 via the Windows V2 Display Adaptor.

I’m unable to control the phone via the Pioneer screen, and the aspect ratio is off with the phone app icons overlapping.

Any ideas?

Many thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tommymcs:
Hi

I am currently using a da 110 head unit with a galaxy s8 connected with a usb-c to HDMI cable.

Everything works perfectly and so much better than previous screen mirroring connection with my s6.

One issue I am having is when the s8 is displayed on the head unit there are 2 back areas at the top and bottom of the screen due to the s8 18.5:9 aspect ratio and the head unit is 16:9.

I have see responses explaining how to adjust the screen to to remove the black areas but this was for the da 120. I have tried everything I can think of but cannot make the black areas disappear on the da 110.

Could someone offer some advise on how I can make the most of the head units screen please?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Did you configure the head unit correctly as described in paragraph 1.3 of the user's manual: https://goo.gl/CBDRCc ?

Did you uninstall the Pioneer app if it was installed?

Did you select 'APPS' and not 'HDMI' as source? If 'HDMI' is selected the background will show 'HDMI' when you touch the head unit's screen.

Regarding the screen, first adjust the screen as described at #5 of the FAQ on the last page in the user's manual.

I'm not familiar with the 3T but overlapping icons seems to be the same issue as Samsung phone's have and that is that the default launcher can't handle landscape well. The only fix for that it to use an alternate one like Nova launcher for instance.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Unfortunately the SPH-DA110 has no video adjustment settings. So the only thing you can do is to adjust the S8's casting aspect ratio. When casting there's a floating button on the phone's screen only. From there you can change the aspect ratio from 18.5:9 to 16:9.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jagg0:
Thanks, by the way I also use this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IUXA9YK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and dont work, finally I found on my stuff the Samsung Allshare Cast Dongle and works great there is a littlebit lag, but now I can connect my Galaxy S8+ to my charger and works, for anyone who has this device, I was planning to buy the Microsoft wireless adapter.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Tommymcs:
Thanks for the reply. I cannot see the floating button. Perhaps the floating button only appears when using a wireless connection and not a wired one?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Yes that may be the case. I have only tried casting with a Mircacast wireless device and that has brings up the floating button. I am still waiting to get my wired adapter.

Anyway, a quick search showed that there's unfortunately no support to set the aspect ratio when using a wired adapter. The only thing I could find that the Samsung video player app detects that an external device is connected and then adjusts the screen ratio. However that's no use when screencasting.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Now there's no need anymore to have the Beta version installed as version 11.5.17 was recently released.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] vjaneczko:
I have the AppRadio 2 and my old phone was a Note 3, working with ARU for several years. Just upgraded to the Essential PH-1 phone and bought the Microsoft miracast adapter. I'm still working to sort it all out but I was able to get the image from the phone onto the radio and also able to get music playing through it but touch control was absent. Do I have to purchase the unrooted version of ARU even though the phone is ver. 7.1.1?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Maverick0984:
I believe so, yes. I am not an official source though.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
If you root your phone you can still use 'AppRadio Unchained Reloaded'. If you don't want to root your phone, you need to use 'AppRadio Unchained Rootless'.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] vjaneczko:
Gotcha. Yeah, don't want to root my phone, so is there any chance there's a discount for existing customers? :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Google Play only allows to give an app for free or charge the full price for everybody. Since it was quite some work to develop it's not going to be for free, sorry. There's currently no way to setup discount for existing customers.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] vjaneczko:
No worries, it's well worth the price!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ugurc91:
does it work with sony xz1 and android 8?

which miracast dongle should I buy ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scothern99:
So excuse my ignorance or unintentional thread jacking, but am I to assume that there is absolutely no known way to get this work on AVH-X3800BHS (Appradio One, USB, no HDMI) via USB from my HTC 10? I'm looking to play with/use Android Auto and I cannot believe this radio, with all its features, doesn't offer any way to support it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] niteNarmor:
I looking in doing the same (just not Android Auto) except I have the AVH-X2800BS. So far I have tried most everything with no success. I may just the headunit in the trash.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Pioneerclass:
Pioneer nex-8100 firmware

Will ARU ROOTLESS work on updated firmware 1.10?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dj^^:
Sph-da230dab

Hey iam new in the Mirrorlinking business and have a question.

Will the app work with SPH-DA230DAB. The SPH-DA230DAB has no HDMI and AppRadio Mode +. I asked because it has AV in so HDMI to AV can be used?!

If not there is still the option for the SPH-DA120 but are there any other Headunits on the Market where i can do a full mirrolink?

I mainly will use it for my navigation with Navigon or Here Maps and Musik playing but the Smartphone should still be used via Headunit touch.

Edit: I have a Galaxy S8+
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Correct. I have looked into adding support for it but it's really complicated and I couldn't find much time to work on it. Now that the new head units only support this mode I may have another go at it but it won't be soon as I am now working on another rather busy assignment.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
AppRadio Unchained Rootless only supports Pioneer's appradio mode via HDMI / Bluetooth. It doesn't support MirrorLink.

AppRadio mode + and AppRadio One do appradio mode via USB and do not use the AV input in AppRadio mode. So a HDMI to AV converter won't help.

The SPH-DA120 is supported.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
I so no reason why it wouldn't work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] pTTy:
Hi everyone,

I'm a happy user of the Reloaded rooted app with my Sony z3c for years now, thanks for the great work Area 51 !

My Z3C si dying, wifi, gps and bluetooth disconnections all the time, so I need to change phone, but want to keep a small form factor (4.7" or around)

I saw the samsung A3 2017 which have almost all prerequisites, update to Android 7, but no MHL / Slimport, and I don't think it got Miracast too. Is there a way to make it work with the rootless version ?

Thanks for your help !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Loaf22:
Google Pixel with Unchained Rootless and Chromecast

Hey all,

This is my first post so I apologize if this question is in the wrong thread. I have been using the Unchained Rootless app for a month or so now with Chromecast and my Google Pixel and I had just figured it all out when I began to see this issue. My issue is that everything seems to work as expected until the cast screen comes up. I believe the way it should work is that the cast screen pops up, then the Chromecast status should change from "Chromecast" to "Connecting" then to "Connected" (per the configurable settings within the app). This was working up until about a week ago but now I can't get past the "Connecting" status. Rebooting the phone and relaunching the app fixes it but it seems to be a one time fix. The next time I go to get on the car it reverts back to the problem. While the phone is trying to connect I can actually use the touchscreen on the Appradio however it doesn't "cast" audio or video. This leads me to believe that it's a problem with Google and not the Unchained app. I even found a site that says that Google is aware of a casting issue but I wasn't sure if anyone else has experienced this issue too. Sorry for the lengthy post and I really appreciate the app as well as the support on the site. Although I have never posted before, there have been many times that the site has cleared up any issue I had.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
I assume that you already have Google Play Services version 11.5.03 or higher or else it wouldn't work at all and the Chromecast wouldn't show up as a device that you can connect to.

I have not heard about the issue that it says 'Connecting' but then never connects. It may be a new chromecast issue. You are correct that it's something outside of the app. Basically it only pushes a few buttons in the phone's GUI but uses the phone's functionality to cast.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] vjaneczko:
I'm wondering if anyone has experienced this; I'm experiencing moments of "interference" when using my Essential phone with the Microsoft Wireless Adapter connected to my AppRadio II. It acts as if the phone & adapter are just at the edge of their connectivity distance and they keep re-establishing a connection, then playing the 'lost' second of music in a sped-up, stuttering way. Sorta like it's a scratched CD. It's not just audio; the video playback also displays this problem. Very annoying. It seems to be more prevalent within the first few minutes of being in the car and then stops having issues. It might come back after a while, too, but just for a few minutes. Could it be the Bluetooth link? seems odd if it were, because I thought the BT supported the phone connection and everything else went through the HDMI connection?

I have the adapter on an extension cord because the MSFT adapter doesn't fit on the back of the ARII without getting jammed-up against something in the center console. This is the same HDMI extension cable I used with my old Note 3 but in order to use it I had to get a female-to-female adapter so the cable and MSFT adapter would connect. At the moment, the adapter is sitting next to the phone - literally touching each other in a cup holder. I connected everything to my TV and didn't have any problems so either there's a problem with the HDMI F-to-F adapter or the MSFT adapter. Not sure if this is common? I'm wondering if I need to forgo the wireless adapter and find a powered USB-C to HDMI adapter - which I REALLY don't want to do.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mic18u:
I am also having this issue with my pixel xl on Oreo..

Play services version 11.7.44
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] appradio999:
AVH-X8550BT and S7

Can you confirm AVH-X8550BT works with S7?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Yes. You need to cast the screen wirelessly with a Miracast device like the Actiontec Screenbeam mini 2 or the Microsoft Wiereless adapter V2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] appradio999:
And the touch capability works?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Yes, that's the purpose of the app. For just displaying the phone's screen you don't need any app.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mic18u:
Was reading this https://www.xda-developers.com/insecure-lock-screen-dismiss-android-oreo/ Can this be implemented in the app to have the lockscreen bypassed in Android 8?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
Have been using Essential PH-1 since launch, on AR3 with MS Wireless Adapter v2. No issues like you describe. I connect the Widi adapter to HU with a high quality HDMI cable.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stargate125645:
I was about to pull the trigger on the rootless version for my new Galaxy S8+ when I ran into a problem. (I also posted this on the old root-required thread version for this application.) Has anyone had issues getting the microphone for their AppRadio 3 to work with a Galaxy S8+ for voice commands? That's the last puzzle piece I cannot get to work. It works fine once a phone call is established, but I cannot get it to listen to my voice when I long press the home button on the head unit. It works fine with my LG G3, and I have the same settings enabled on both devices. Long press does enable the Google Assistant on my phone, but it only listens through the phone microphone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rocket1420:
How is this app supposed to work on reconnect? I turn off my car, turn it back on, and the screen says to plug my phone back in and wait awhile. So I wait, and eventually the Microsoft loader for the HDMI adapter comes on. I can't figure out how to make it mirror my screen simply from there, although presses on the Pioneer unit are mirrored on my phone. I have to hit STOP on ARU, then START, then I have to hit Mode a few times on the head unit and it will finally mirror my screen. This is very irritating. Is that how the app is supposed to work, or do I need to update the firmware on the Pioneer unit or something?

Setup Details

Phone: Samsung Galaxy S7 Verizon

Head unit: SPH-DA120

HDMI Adapter: Microsoft (P3Q-00001) Wireless Display Adapter (HDMI and USB plugged into the back of the Pioneer)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Yes but probably only what is used for Android 7 just needs a bit of tweaking.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Did you follow instructions from paragraph 2.2.1 in the user's manual: https://goo.gl/CBDRCc ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
So got this from Google by email.

Obviously an accessibility service is used to be able to inject touch events from the head unit. One could argue that it allows disabled people to use their phone from the bigger display from the head unit. So do I now have to require all users to have a disability?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rocket1420:
So I somehow had the wrong BT device. I changed it to the Pioneer radio and it works better now. For it to work, I have to open the app on my phone, press Start, and start my car. After a few seconds it comes up correctly. Is there a way to not have to open the app and press Start? It seemed like a service was running in the background yesterday, but I don't see it today in my notification/status tray on my phone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
We do have a disability, as defined by our mental condition that limits our capacity to safely operate a vehicle, where our senses cause severe distraction when the mobile device cannot tether all activities to the vehicles infotainment system with full and unfettered functionality. Symptoms includes elevated stress, anxiety, and frustration brought on by digital overexposure, leading to nervous driving distraction extended between road, dashboard equipment, and personal mobile device. Can cause death.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Makes a lot of sense. However people at Google would be qualified to use the app because of the following disability:

Intellectual disability (ID), once called mental retardation, is characterized by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for day-to-day living.

Though it would be hard to prove how the app can help to overcome that specific case.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
When you setup the Bluetooth address correctly it will activate the connection service once it detects the head unit's Bluetooth. For this to work the phone has to be unlocked. If you set the head unit as a trusted device the app can even unlock the phone and then connect. It works on Android 7 but not on Android 8 yet.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Pig Vomit:
Accessibility services issue now getting wider coverage:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/1...vices-anything-except-helping-disabled-users/

You could draw up a rather mediocre argument that it is used for people with bad eyesight to be able to see and operate their phone more easily through the head unit. Obviously would not apply to drivers as they would be required to have good eyesight anyway. Worth a shot, as no downside other than they would reject it.

It's ridiculous to limit people from knowingly allowing the app to use accessibility services.

I will be getting my new Ford truck in a couple of days, and it has Android Auto. Honestly, I'd prefer to stay with Pioneer and ARU, but it just doesn't make sense to put an aftermarket radio in given the integration with the new vehicles these days. Just want to say thank you to Area51 for such a great app and to the community here for supporting it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stargate125645:
Making you remove it from the play store would not stop you from selling it off the play store, right?

A nice feature would be to change default launcher on connect and disconnect. Would this be possible to implement? It's useful for those of us who like the stock launcher features for portrait mode.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] brainiak4431:
I saw an article about this so I came on here to see how it would affect my ability to use this app. It really is unfortunate that Google is doing this. While this app does not use the accessibility services to help disabled users, it does make the phones functions more accessible to users driving. This app is essentially useless while not driving, and when driving, users are essentially in a state of reduced functionality because we only have two hands.

I wonder if Google would buy this argument. In addition, they could review the code and see that the accessibility services are not being used for any malicious intent. Perhaps they would be willing to grant exceptions on a case by case basis. If not, then Google should offer ways to work around this, as essentially they are breaking the functionality of the app without offering solutions. And that is unacceptable practice. Worst case scenario would be to unlist the app from the app store and distribute updates by other means and enable "unknown sources". I imagine it would require additional work to verify who has already paid for the app, and also implementing a system like registration codes to prevent unauthorized distribution.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Thanks for your support. Maybe we will meet again, I am thinking 'Android Auto Unchained', an app that can't be in the Play store anyway.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Pig Vomit:
OMG......I would LOVE to have that. I suspect that Pioneer and all third party car stereo manufacturers are probably dinosaurs who will be extinct within the next few years due to the heavy integration of radios/tech in pretty much every new car at every trim level going forward. I would think that the market for Android Auto Unchained is much greater than ARU. I've been researching Ford Sync3 and while there is an HDMI input in the back, if you have cameras (mine will), the cameras use the single port. Haven't researched it thoroughly, but I know there are devices that allow you to use that HDMI port for Chromecast if it is otherwise unused. Would be easy to install a switched HDMI system to switch between Chromecast and the cameras.

But I would definitely buy a rootless Android Auto Unchained in a heartbeat. My concern would be Google looking for ways to defeat such an app, similar to the cat and mouse game that's been going on with root for a couple years now.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ugurc91:
I have a small problem. I have a xz1 and the Sph-da 120 with Microsoft wireless Adapter v2. All works fine with the connection. But when i want to turn on the screen again when its dark, it doesnt work. It locks the screen completly and i must press again the powerbutton to wake up. And in this case the screen cast disconnects...

How can I only turn on the screen again?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Uhm... how can the screen go dark when you are casting? Are you using Screen Standby?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ugurc91:
Yes I use screen standby. With the pioneer app it was possible to turn on the screen again.

So I must have the screen always on to use the phone too?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Screen Standby is an app that doesn't work properly and can cause all kind of weird issues. So you better not use it. And yes you need to keep the screen on.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stargate125645:
So is the launcher automation idea possible? I know you can set applications to start automatically, so it was just a thought.