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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Basically it should give a picture. I think on your head unit you can select HDMI (not APPS) and the head unit should display the output form the TV box. However in general the Pioneer head units are less flexible regarding HDMI timing. What you can do is to try the different setting for the HDMI output signal on the TV box. Hopefully there's one that works.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ninja98r:
Hi Area51 and community,

I've been rocking the OG Pioneer Appradio SPH-DA210 forever. I still like the setup using AppRadio Unchained Rootless.

Looking to upgrade the headunit now and wondering what the new options are now years later in 2023?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
I have a Pioneer SPH-DA360DAB that supports wireless Android auto. It also supports USB mirroring. As the name suggests it only works wired via a USB cable. It works with an app called Autolink. I have briefly tested it and it seems to work.

The US version of the head unit is called DMH-W2700NEX.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aytal93:
Hi Area51.

I want to buy your program for Transpeed 6k ultra hd. But i can't find it on Google Play. How i can to buy it?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
From which country are you?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] maximushugus:
Hello

Are you still working on AAUnchained ? Any update ?

Your work seems very promising ! For me it's the last step before a complitly degoogle phone
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aytal93:
from Russia
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
You can't buy it because of the sanctions. Also nobody else can buy it because Google wants me to update the Android API but that's a lot of work as some API functions used are changed a lot. It's not worth doing the work as nobody was buying the app anyway since it only supports old head units.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Unfortunately my regular work was very busy so I couldn't find time to work on AAUnchained. I have a new job now which is bit less busy so hopefully I can find some time to continue.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] maximushugus:
@Area51© have you seen those repositories : AACS and AAVideoSink ?

You could use it as explained here .
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
I think I had a look at that and it was not very useful for me. I already have code that can do more than that.

My main issue was getting system audio (REMOTE_SUBMIX) from Android. I managed to do that only with a rooted phone. Recently I discovered that it's possible to get system audio with only shell rights (via ADB) in Android 12 and up.

Now there's the Shizuku app that can be used to use ADB rights in your app. I have been doing some experiments with that and got system audio capture working on a non rooted phone.

Furthermore this could also be used to capture video without the need to give consent each time the app is started.

Touch can be injected without the need to use an accessibility service. This way real touch events can be injected giving much better response than the gestures via an accessibility service.

Last but not least it gives the possibility to set the aspect ratio to match the head unit's aspect ratio so there's no black bars.

And the best is that no root is necessary. You only need to install the Shizuku app and enable Wireless debugging.

Next week I have some time available so I will be working on getting some of this working in my prototype and hopefully will be able to make a demo.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
What head unit do you have?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
Anyone using a LG G6 for WiDi casting to an AR3? Asking for help to figure out solution to aspect ratio issue that is similar to S8. The new 18:9 screen ratio is funky.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] StruttinSoul:
I switched to using a screenbeam, definately glad I did - smart share allows you to change the S8 aspect ratio to 16:9
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] milleda31:
AT&T Samsung S8+ using a Microsoft adapter V2 into a Pioneer 4100 NEX...

Everything hooks up fine, however, I too have the black bar problem. I have used both the casting options 18x5 and 16x9 to no avail. How do I get to the head units yellow box setup screen to stretch the app vertically?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Open https://goo.gl/CBDRCc and read #5 at the FAQ on page 15.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] patterson??:
advice please

First off thanks for your apps an hard work! We unfortunately have a pixel xl with no miracast and chromecast issue. Any progress on the miracast support through your app? Dont want to bug you about ETA but also want to get the refund in time if we arent gonna be able to use it. We had purchased your reg ARU app and had s6 permanently in glove box but the battery woud start bulging pretty bad in summer so trying to get away from that. I have nexus 7 in my truck and so much easier than dealing with all this but thats not for everybody. Gf wants reg car head unit. The Samsung adapter was a pita for us as well. Anyway any workarounds or advice will be much appreciated. Thanks again for your hard work and well above average customer support. Edit: if anybody could tell me an Anroid stick that supports bluetooth touch since we could use either app and just use the hotspot from pixel.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Optimuscle:
Appradio sph-da210
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
For the Chromecast it's possible to install an older version of the Play services but it's kind of difficult to keep it from updating again and probably will break stuff in the future. Every single Google app complains that Play services needs to be updated.

I am working on Miracast support in the app but streaming the audio and video is not something that's simple to do and I can't work full time on it so it will be a few months at least. So just send me an email with the order number and I will give you a refund.

Here's a thread dedicated to Android sticks: https://xdaforums.com/android-stick.../arunchained-reloaded-android-sticks-t2833303

I think something with a RK3288 is still the best to use.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] milleda31:
Unfortunately the adjustment described in your response is grayed out on my head unit. Any idea why?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Is the 'APPS' source selected and not the 'HDMI' one?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] <-Texan->:
Hi,

I have Pioneer AVH-X8800BT with Samsung Galaxy S8+, what do I need to make it work?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Wireless option: a recent Miracast like the Actiontec Screenbeam mini 2 or the Microsoft wireless adapter V2 should do the trick.

For the S8 there's also a wired option, see here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71981264&postcount=8
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] <-Texan->:
Thanks for the information.

I guess that wired option would be faster to connect to the Pioneer unit. Would the Pioneer kit CD-AH200 do the same as the wired opition you write about?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] StruttinSoul:
As mentioned earlier in the thread that kit will not work as the S8 / S8+ is not MHL compatible - you will need to use either a USB-C to HDMI adapter (which can be found readily available off of amazon) or a mirracast capable dongle.

I tried both routes and found the miracast capable dongle to be the most reliable and easiest to use - and then for charging I have wired a QuickCharge 3.0 charger to the ignition.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] <-Texan->:
Could you please let me know (link) to some miracast dongle that will work and that I can buy from e-bay? How long time does it take to get the phone connected from that you start the procedure?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] <-Texan->:
Will the Microsoft wireless display adapter "miracast" be a good choice?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
It was possible to use it until Google made a bug in Android Play services. So until they fix that it won't work. As a Chromecast requires an internet connection before you can connect to it, it will always be more fiddly than a Miracast. So if your phone support Miracast just use Miracast.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Pig Vomit:
This just in from Google on the bugtracker regarding the fix for Chromecast. The question is, when will the next release be? And I'm a little unclear on whether they are referring to a Play Services fix or a Chromecast firmware fix. There are several betas out for Play Services, but none for my phone (Nexus 6P). Anyone out there have a phone that can try the most recent beta (11.2.98 http://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&s=play+services)?

Here is the official post on bugtracker:

sy.. [MENTION=2036079]google.com[/MENTION] <sy.. [MENTION=2036079]google.com[/MENTION]> #86 Jun 23, 2017 02:34PM

Marked as Fixed

This issue is fixed internally and fix will be available in next release.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] robsy:
I have tried this with my galaxy s8 and it is stuck on listening for connection. I am using the cables that I used to use for my galaxy s6, the pioneer kit. Am I right in thinking I need to use a wireless connector instead? I have ordered the Microsoft v2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bulig:
does cheap Chinese dongle can work?

hi folks, just wonder if anyone tried those before and got it to work?

i got the x8850bt and looking for a fast fix...already ordered the screenbeam 2 btw

i'm new so cant post URL...run a google search on below and go to images...its 15$ or so

hdmi-wireless-wifi-hdmi-display-dongle-tv-adapter-support-mirrorfunction-for-smart-phones

tks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] robsy:
I now have the Microsoft display adapter v2 connected to app radio 2. Keep getting pairing failed message with Samsung Galaxy s8. Anyone have any solutions. Wireless adapter getting power from USB on appradio and a hdmi extender cable as the Microsoft wireless adapter doesn't fit past the radio casing.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] robsy:
Could you tell me which dongle you are using, I have the Microsoft display adapter v2 and can't connect to my galaxy S8.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] xena_wales:
If anyone's interested, here's a quick video of my setup, which is an Appradio 2 (SPH-DA100), Samsung Galaxy S7 and Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2.

From ignition on to Android Auto appearing on the screen takes about 42 seconds.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aleu77:
Hello

Now I tried it with the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter V2. It seems that it would work but there is still one problem. On the AppRadio 4 I can switch to the Apps und the Radio gets connected to my phone. The only thing is that my phones display is not shown on the head unit. Touch ability is working.

If I go to the Wifi-Menu of the phone the adapter is still shown but if I try to connect the signal gets lost. After a search the adapter is still shown again.

If I stop ARUnchained connection to the te adapter is stable. After starting ARU tte signal gets lost again.

Can you help me again?

Many thanks

Alex
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jagg0:
Great App

Great work Area51© works fabulous on my Pioneer AVH-X8500BHS and galaxy S8+ I use this dongle https://tinyurl.com/ycuptzdw the only disadvantage its that doesn't charge the phone!! I was planning to upgrade my stereo but i will keep it for more time!! I order this to power up my device https://tinyurl.com/y8qugwgv I will comment again when the device arrives!!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7g4v96qwyk5n0ba/Sonic Dash.png?dl=0 I found that image a long time ago in .psd form I some one want it I can share
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] <-Texan->:
Hi

I've got the Microsoft display adapter v2 hooked up with my Pioneer AVH-X8800BT, what apps (except AppRadio Unchained Rootless) do I have to install on the phone (Galaxy S8+) to make it work (do I have to install any Pioneer app on the phone)?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Nothing else is necessary and the Pioneer AppRadio app should not be installed as it can block the Bluetooth connection.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Do you have a calibration issue as well? Another G6 user said that the buttons on the right can't be reached.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Your phone is not rooted? I assume not since you are using Rootless. However if it's rooted Samsung has issues to connect to Miracast devices.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
Yes, the home touch buttons on the right are unreachable. When in ARUr and setting calibration, the red dots used to touch and calibrate appear in the four corners of the phone screen display area, with the home touch buttons visible on the rights and inaccessible.

Other than the 2:1 screen ratio, there is also the way LG G6 implements WiDi HDMI screen share is not very clean. It's like the broadcasted homscreen is an overlay. I don't really know anything but say this because the homescreen displays on my AR3 with the usually transparent notification bar highlighted a putrid blue, and live wallpapers, like Audio Glow, crash at launch when in Miracast, both on AR3 or other monitors. I work around all this and have a pre-order for an Essential Phone and if it has Miracast, will buy one instead of the future Pixel2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
That's pretty annoying to get a phone with Miracast support and then it doesn't work well. I guess what happens is that the screen that is casted isn't an exact copy of the physical screen. The physical screen dimensions are used for calibration. I can take a look if you can make a logcat. Unfortunately on a non rooted phone that's a bit difficult. There's an app that can do it but you have to activate something via ADB. Is that possible to do for you?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
[MENTION=266368]area51[/MENTION]...I can do so this weekend. Please link me to a logcat guide for non rooted Android 7+. I'll get you the file.

Also noted that apps allowing immersive mode do hide home screen nav buttons, and the app, like AutoMate as example, does fill whole head unit screen, and I think is touchable on the full 18:9 screen aspect ratio with only the black bars top/bottom.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
It's this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tananaev.logcat&hl=en

The app's description contains instructions on how to use it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] robsy:
Yep non rooted galaxy S8. I've had no luck connecting to the Microsoft wireless adapter v2, even in the house with the device in my tv. I updated the firmware still no luck. I've sent it back now will try a screenbeam 2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] <-Texan->:
[MENTION=3110651]robsy[/MENTION]

Please let us know how it works out with the Screenbeam 2, I also have some issues with the Microsoft wireless adapter v2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] robsy:
quick update: I have the screenbeam mini 2 connected, little bit of messing around as you have to connect on the samsung quick connect screen not on the wifi direct screen.

so screen is connected and mirrored but on launching the arunchained app it is stuck on listening for connection, ive cleared the headunit bluetooth and the phone. reconnected and still stuck on listening for connection.

any tips???

Ok problem solved i think. I changed the settings in the app to switch off toggle bluetooth on start as i think that was causing a problem with my headunit connecting to my phone, i also turned on the workarounds for mock locations and channel assignment.

All working now, just need to sort out a proper auto connection mode and ill be very happy.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lpasq:
No luck. Ran the ADB command line to allow phone log in USB debug mode. Looks like LG G6 might be one of the phones the rootless logcat developer warns doesn't play nice. I'll look for another rootless logging option. Maybe the other G6 user can try the logcat app above to see if he has better outcome.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] <-Texan->:
Got it to work with Galaxy S8+ and Microsoft wireless adapter v2 so far... I found another screen casting app in my phone that I uninstalled after that the S8+ connected with the Microsoft wireless adapter v2.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Skunkmaster:
Usb-c to HDMi

Has someone tried Samsung s8 with this adapter?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Pig Vomit:
Update on the ChromeCast issues:

A few minutes ago, Google bugtracker changed the status from "Fixed" to "Re-Opened".

Shortly thereafter, a Google rep posted, "This issue is already fixed in internal builds and fix will be available in July release."

There are several betas of Play Services out right now.....but none of them have the fix.

So hopefully this will be fixed by the end of the month.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Maverick0984:
Dang, I just installed my AVIC-8200NEX and put the HDMI port in the glove box but have a Pixel XL ?

I do have an old Moto X 2013 Dev edition which supports Miracast. Buying an adapter for a dying technology for an old device doesn't sit all that well with me.

Even with the hoops, if the Chromecast works, I might just wait for Google to their issue. Haven't bought this app yet because of the my potential limitations but I likely will.

Subscribing to the thread.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JMak00:
Same here, I'd hate to go back to my old LG G3 that is rooted with a hacked hotspot to use this app. On that phone I used both the Belkin Miracast device and Microsoft's but always connection and audio issues. Chromecast worked well, though.

Now with my LG G5, it's not rooted so no hacked hotspot. I've used a choetech usbc-to-hdmi adaptor to connect my phone to the Pioneer 4200NEX. I am wondering if this app will work with that type of connection?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
I don't think Miracast is a dying technology, almost all manufacturers beside Google support it and it's better suited for mobile use.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Area51©:
Yes. Basically the app impersonates the Pioneer app via Bluetooth and injects the received events. For getting the phone's screen to the HDMI input of the head unit it just relies on what the phone itself supports and doesn't make any difference to the app. However since most latest phones only support wireless screencasting there's some support for automatic connection but this still uses the phone's built in casting support.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JMak00:
Thanks, Area 51. I might just give this an app a try...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Pig Vomit:
It's a great app. I'd totally buy it again. Everyone should realize that being on the bleeding edge and doing unique things with your head unit and phone are never going to be problem free. In my particular case at the current time, Google is the problem (fingers crossed for the Play Services/Chromecast fix promised later this month).

I think that Area51 has been very responsive to his customers, and given that he doesn't sell a lot of the app because it's a very small market, I'm appreciative that he hasn't simply walked away like some other less ethical developers might.

So.....wait for the Chromecast fix later this month, wait for people to post that things are working again, and purchase the app. Or, if you have Miracast (my Nexus 6P doesn't), buy it now.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JMak00:
I can no longer use Chromecast in my car as I noted above...don't use my rooted with hacked hotspot LG G3 anymore. My Sprint LG G5 hasn't been unlocked, yet, so no root and no hacked hotspot.

That's why I was asking about the wired connection and it sounds like it may work for me per Area's comment above. $29.99 is quite the sticker shock, though, given I'm used to, you know, $2 apps, lols.

I'm still not clear what all happens or comes with this app...for example, does Android Auto become obsolete because I can just mirror maps, spotify, etc.?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Maverick0984:
Android Auto is so integrated and slick, I don't think anything is replacing it. It serves a common use case purpose.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JMak00:
I can see how this app would work...particularly if I want to, say, stream music from youtube while driving or video from netflix. With the phone connected via USB, it's automatically in Android Auto, so to do anything else I have to disconnect. If my current use case where I use a wired connection via hdmi to mirror my phone, then I'd have to disconnect the usb connection and lose maps in android auto and connect the phone to the hdmi to mirror. A real PITA while you're driving 95mph (hey, I have a SRT8).

So, I'm thinking this app lets me use a single wired connection to mirror the phone, including maps/waze, audible, spotify, youtube, netflix, etc. and control the phone from the head unit. Do I have this right?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Maverick0984:
I don't have the app yet, I just expect them to be able to live in harmony. You can exit AA when you want by turning it off.

I ended up buying one of the Miracast devices mentioned in this thread instead of waiting for Google to fix Chromecast. I can always switch back but a dedicated phone for my truck started to grow on me. Android Auto and an HDMI castes input at once [emoji3]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Pig Vomit:
Most of us do it wirelessly via Chromecast or Miracast. It completely mirrors the phone while the head unit is in AppRadio mode. So basically, if it's on your phone screen, it's on your head unit, with touch functionality. I have a head unit without Android Auto (4000NEX), but I've used Android Auto on my phone, and having full functionality of your phone on your head unit kicks ass on Android Auto.

Ironically, in my state it's illegal to put any sort of video up on the head unit screen. But it is WAY safer to have maps, incoming messages, etc., on my head unit positioned in my line of sight to the roadway rather than having to look down at my phone/nav where I have a mount.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JMak00:
I might have to try the Belkin miracast device, again. Though, I did run a USB/HDMI port to my center console so my phone would be hidden. When I tried the Belkin and the Microsoft devices on the LG G3 it worked well when there was random disconnects and audio drops.

What I am weighing is the advantages of having some apps and the interface of android auto vs using an app like unchained to have my phone on the head unit.

---------- Post added at 03:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:18 AM ----------

Yes, you can exit AA on the head unit to get to the regular radio features, but in my case, to fully disconnect from AA I have to take the phone out and pull the USB out and then if I want to stream from my phone, I plug it in tot he HDMI port in my center console. I went the wired route because my experience with both the Belkin and Microsoft devices were meh with audio drops and random disconnects. I might have to retry the Belkin, again, if I can find it on sale.

I think the Miracast is the better overall approach because you don't need that hotspot to connect.

When I get my car back from the dealership on Friday, I'll buy this app and try over the weekend with my wired connection.