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[Android General] KWP2:
Honda Jazz 2018 (4.0.4)

Hello guys,

Does someone here happened to be able to root a 2018 (2017?) Honda Jazz?

I just bought this shiny new car (I am in Europe), everything is fine, but unfortunately none of the methods described here are working. (And yeah, I read most of the pages on this thread.)

The android version is 4.0.4 here, and basically there is no 'developer' mode, or at least it is hidden very much. Tapping the Build number (or any other row in that screen) doesn't do anything... no countdown, no nothing, you can sit there and tap it as many times as you want, nothing changes.

I tried using ADB via wifi, but all of the ports appeared to be closed. (I guess developer mode needs to be enabled... but I cannot do it, yet.)

This is a newly bought car, it was built in 2017 (judging by the official papers)... and so far, as far as installing 'unofficial' apps, I've got nothing. I am an IT guy myself, I have plenty of experience in the field, but still... this thing has beaten me so far.

Do you have any ideas what can someone do with this system?

Thank you :)

Tom
[Android General] Ludeape:
read my previous post.. widgets are not 100% functional it seems. i would stay away from any widgets, as there is some kind of restriction preventing them from working correctly all the time.
[Android General] Ludeape:
I tried this volume control widget but my max volume for the phone slider was only like 5.. How do you have 15 for max volume?
[Android General] ispofe:
Hi, the widget I recommended is by Serkun and the volume range is 1 to 40 for the voice call (this is the one you need for Waze). I just moved the slider to 20/40 and use the native volume control in waze to reduce or increase the loudness.
[Android General] civicedd:
Hello, I rooted the system on my new Civic like the helpful first post instructed using hondaHack.exe, when I finished it showed the OK message on the computer and then the system did a restart, but to my suprise I cant find the HondaHack app in the apps section. it just doesn't show. any idea what could cause it?
[Android General] Ludeape:
Hi,

Thats the one i did install. By Serkun.

Even the screenshots in play store for this app show voice call volume max of 5 or 6.

Can you provide a link to the apk you used?

Thanks!
[Android General] ispofe:
This is the link.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.svk.avolume

By the way, I have a 2016 Honda Accord and the actual volume control for the radio etc is 0-40 hence the range displayed by the widget, but on my cellphone, the range is similar to what the website is showing. Your car's range may be different. Also, go into the app's setting and make sure the display and adjust options are turned on so you can use the slider.
[Android General] Ludeape:
Yea that's what i installed. Voice call slider is only max 5.

Even the screenshots on play store show this. Not sure how your seeing 40 for voice call.

Do you have a Civic or CRV?
[Android General] ispofe:
Not civic or CRV I have a 2016 Accord, sorry see my edited post just above.

If 0 to 5 is your car's HU range then turn it up to 5 and then go into Waze settings, then "sound&voice" and turn the app volume to 100%.

And also turn ON the "play sound to phone speaker". Waze should become louder.
[Android General] Ludeape:
Thanks yea i did all that already. Its louder but still not too loud.

I need to keep music like around 9 to be able to hear it.
[Android General] d1zzguy:
I tried this on my windows XP laptop. No go. Looks like ADB being used does not support XP. Laptop doesn't even pickup the headhunit
[Android General] ispofe:
Sorry this is not working well in your car. I only turn Waze volume to 60% on mine. I am attaching the screenshot of my widget.
[Android General] Ludeape:
Thanks..yea 2016 accord seems to have some differences compared to 2018 crv.
[Android General] xcdjules:
Hello,

I have a 2018 civic with hondahack pro installed. I tried your DSP Flat apk but I realized that I need to allow root permissions. I don't know how to do that, or if its even possible on a 2018 ?

Please somebody tell me its doable !
[Android General] Factoryrat:
iOS 12 will have Waze integration into CarPlay. Kinda makes the hack not as necessary.
[Android General] Nightmare[ITA]:
Just stumbled across this thread while searching something else. Even doe i don't own the car, this was just a pleasure to discover. It's what xda is about! Great job! [MENTION=495426]codeage[/MENTION] !
[Android General] dr_drache:
not sure where that opinion came from.

but a good # of us use android, and STILL, run this hack. it overall makes the system better. it has nearly nothing to do with running a device from

apple

(and FYI, there is no google/waze support, in OS12, not yet)
[Android General] Ludeape:
i run Android, and have access to Run waze, google maps, tune-in, and basically everything i want and I still prefer running the apps directly on my Head Unit some times when i dont feel like plugging in the phone.

I also like the native screen layout better on most of the apps compared to the Android Auto screen layout.

Waze runs almost 100% perfect installed, like it was built into the car.. its great.
[Android General] dr_drache:
[MENTION=495426]codeage[/MENTION] -

any chance we could get an update for "killing an app" after a delay on startup (more than one?)?

I don't use the Garmin, and would love to kill it off for more ram.

and the start-up - maybe have more than one app? like a list for 2-3 slots?

I would love this to run my default app, and run the FLAT-DSP as well
[Android General] Ludeape:
good suggestions.. but not sure codeage is monitoring this thread. i would just email him. He is usually very responsive.
[Android General] Thuyen_Nguyen:
[MENTION=9159548]zhxq[/MENTION] Can you elaborate on this? I have the 2018 CR-V with Navi and do not see this icon in the /vendor/app folder. There isn't an icon like the one you attached. Did you mean to look under root, system/vendor/app? There's only vendor/vendor under the root. Can you give more clues on what the file name is? I'm also using root explorer.

Any help is appreciated.
[Android General] KWP2:
Nobody has any suggestion? :(
[Android General] xcdjules:
Its all good I got it !
[Android General] Ludeape:
How about sharing for others who may want to know also..
[Android General] equlizer:
Will this work on a 2017 CRV? Also is there a reverse process if taking in for warranty or selling? thx
[Android General] Maury10:
Bsplayer

Hi,

I have follow with success the one-click procedure, and all works but bsplayer go in crash when i open any video. The same video work with rocketplayer but i prefer bsplayer. Any solutions?

Thanks
[Android General] xcdjules:
I just needed to install SuperSU to allow root permission !
[Android General] Ludeape:
thanks for the update.

Did you use Honda Hack wireless method also?
[Android General] xcdjules:
I installed hondahack with the wireless method and after, I used my usb drive to install DSP-flat apk and SuperSU.
[Android General] d1zzguy:
This doesn't appear to work on my civic SI. By audio controls meaning enabling the swipe up and down gesture to control volume?

Waze is too slow for my use. Mainly use the headunit for Spotify and the youtube lite app. With my iPhone connected via carplay I can still use apple maps to navigate and the navigation plays well with spotify or youtube running. So do calls.

One thing is that the audio coming from the headunit spotify's is better than spotify through apple carplay. Unsure as to why this is?? Also have some FLAC files on USB stick and installed VLC to play them and it sounds great!

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This really works? I thought the DSP was set on the mitsubishi side of the headunit that we do have have access to. The DSP is not running on android VM is this still true?
[Android General] dr_drache:
this is due to audio streams (the quality) Radio/Carplay/(sometimes AA) use one stream path, while everything else uses another.

(this is evident in Viper4Android, as those 2 streams are controlled by 2 different outputs, Speaker/BT respectively)

the Flat DSP as best as I can tell DOES work - we've had a long drawn out process to disable it for a while, but it was reset on DSP power on each time. this APK (SEEMS) to fix it, (we have quite a bit of interface to the DSP/CAN bus) but I don't have personal access to a meter to check it.
[Android General] thieu90:
Hi everybody,

I've got some problems to make V4A work.

I installed SuperSU, DSP Flat, Stericsson Busybox and V4A then I launched DSP Flat and clic on Func1 to put it on, then I launched V4A and... It doesn't work! I tried all kind of profile (Bluetooth/speaker/headset...).

Some people on this thread said it works others say it doesn't... So I'm a little bit lost.

Maybe I did something wrong, is there some settings to apply in V4A to make it work?

One other point : now when I tried to launch DSP Flat after I started my car, it automatically click on Func2 (off) then the app closes alone...
[Android General] Sir_Chief:
Where can I get the apk for Flat DSP?

Thanks.
[Android General] d1zzguy:
here it is
[Android General] equlizer:
Did honda hack today and works great! Tether your honda to your phone and go go go :) I got john nes and snes running with a wired gamepad too.
[Android General] Sir_Chief:
Thanks!!!
[Android General] xenon04:
I installed Busybox and V4A but it does not seem to work, no difference :(

DSP flat does not start, only a brighter icon in menu for a while

does anyone know why?

(EU civic sedan 2017, 10 speakers audio, build number 1.F193.75)

thx
[Android General] thieu90:
Normally you have a DSP flat app in your app tasker of your HU.

Just click on it and it will open a black windows with some code lines and then click on "Func1" on the bottom of the screen to activate it.

But first of all, you must have SuperSU to make DSP flat work !!

Unfortunately for me it doesn't seem to work too because I'm not sure that DSP flat correctly disable EQ :(
[Android General] Lazenna:
Ludeape, did you just run the installation to get waze as described on page 1 at the start of this thread?
[Android General] blowtorch:
You have to adjust the "bluetooth" setting in V4A to adjust the sound.

DSP Flat works for NA Mitsubishi head units, it may not be compatible with your car.

DSP Flat doesn't need takser to run. There should be a significant sound difference in the low end when run that is easily noticeable when listening to bass heavy music, especially with a sub woofer.
[Android General] thieu90:
Do you have an idea how I can know if I have a Mitsubishi HU or not?
[Android General] xenon04:
thx, i will try it on BT settings :good:

btw. my HU is Mitsubishi

I have not active DSP flat in the diagnostic menu, the default option can not be changed

[IMG="aida"]http://www.honda-club.cz/forum/files/aida_system_127.jpg[/IMG]
[Android General] thieu90:
Thanks for the tip! I will install AIDA64 to check if I have a Mitsubishi HU :)
[Android General] Ludeape:
I installed Waze from Honda Hack online install menu option
[Android General] yigitanil:
deleting garmin

Hello,

I have been trying to delete the Garmin navi, which ships with the car by default. I have rooted my HU. I have searched for the folders you mentioned, but I couldnt find it. Can you please describe it more briefly? :)

In addition, how can I change/remap the "NAVIGATION, MAPS" button of the head unit (which opens Garmin by default) ?

Thanks a lot !
[Android General] sheryip:
Does anyone know how to make the headunit accept/pair any bluetooth device ?
[Android General] thieu90:
Finally V4A works for me !! In fact I installed Busybox apk but I forget to install Busybox itself :D

The sound difference is really impressive! The only difficult thing is to find the right parameters for the music you are listening to. For songs with a lot of bass, the bass kicks have a tendency to reduce the global volume so I have to check for a way to avoid that.
[Android General] aceman0455:
Sorry decided to stop being lazy and read! My bad
[Android General] fiddystorms:
Can someone tell me how to enter developer mode on a 2016 Honda Pilot HU? Or is it a bad assumption that this would also work for a Honda Pilot?

There is no "build number" under system settings/detail information/about device. Nothing that remotely resembles the format of a normal build number either.

the power + menu + Brightness method doesn't work either

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[Android General] arkzrlo:
[MENTION=4411359]fiddystorms[/MENTION]

if you want to root and install apps on the Pilot, you have to use this method:

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-how-to-gain-root-shell-2016-honda-t3487644
[Android General] fiddystorms:
Thanks... I was afraid of that!
[Android General] thieu90:
My Honda store has talked to me about the new RC8 update for Honda Connect. I'm a little bit afraid to do it because I think it will erase the root I did on my HU...

Do you think I must stay on RC7 version to be sure to stay rooted ? :confused:
[Android General] yasingedik:
Searched the thread but couldn't find it, Does anybody know what is Map Unlock in hidden menu?
[Android General] jharvey1029:
the steps do not work for the Honda Civic 2018
[Android General] btonetbone:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76385641&postcount=1251
[Android General] dreadlk:
I thought that was what the other part of Hondahack was supposed to prevent.

I thought they said it wrote some code to a section of memory that would not be affected if the unit was wiped. You could then just go to his website and it would reload back Honda hack. I would email codeage and ask for advice first.

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I have never even seen that option, how do you get to it?

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I have never even seen that option, how do you get to it?
[Android General] mrsoymilk:
Failed to install, internal error

Tried installing mx player today it failed with the internal error. Anyone know how to get around this?
[Android General] yigitanil:
Bump

Bumpp
[Android General] yasingedik:
I see it on enabling browser videos, in the "Special Function Setting" menu.
[Android General] dreadlk:
The version that Codeage has in his internal online apps list or some other version?
[Android General] yigitanil:
Hello,

I am trying to delete some files from the internal storage (aha and garmin apks) but they cant be deleted. Does anyone have any idea?
[Android General] Thuyen_Nguyen:
Would you happen to know the folder location and exact filename of the garmin apk? I cannot seem to find it. Rather than deleting it, I'd figure to rename it to add .bak to the end of the apk. In case I ever need to use it again.
[Android General] TheWebMachine:
I have a 2018 Civic EX-L Navi. While this process did work flawless for me, I am noticing some stutter and lag in the headunit. In particular, when the HU tries to switch to the lane assist or rear view cameras. Fully rebooting the HU can also take forever or fail to load the home screen until I turn off the car, wait for all lights on HU to go off, then turn car back on again. However, I think the reboot issue only occurs if I reboot from within the HondaHack app on HU, not if I reboot by holding Audio/Power.

Anyone else experiencing these symptoms? I have only installed netflix, newpipe (youtube), chrome beta (which works WAY better than built-in browser and is much faster to load pages, btw), AND the parking brake bypass (which doesn't appear to work in AAuto on my 2018, btw; probably going to uninstall that to see if it helps). But think it was jittery right after rooting before I installed any apps.

I have the newer 2018 Civic Navi HU firmware Honda published this year in Feb. Build 1.F197.00

UPDATE: I just uninstalled the WhitelistApService app update that gets installed when you choose the parking brake bypass in HondaHack. Rebooted HU via Audio/Power button and the lag appears to be entirely gone. I'll have to test it out for a day or two to be sure it's gone, but I think that was the cause. Maybe the lag is caused by the same thing that prevents this bypass from working on my 2018 HU in the first place. I'll update in a couple of days to confirm.

UPDATE 2 (6/21): Still having major lag issues and they seem to be getting worse despite no other apps or changes made. AAuto audio stutters during navigation, lane assist and rear view cameras are severely lagged and nearly unusable (1-2 FPS and way behind realtime, rear view guide lines also lag way behind the curve). Then today AAuto interface completely locked up during navigation and then lagged nearly 90 seconds behind. I had pull over and reboot the HU to get going again. I'm going to have to unroot. I rely heavily on my lane assist camera with the crazy drivers around here.

In short, if you have a 2018 Civic (perhaps just the EX-L?) "Navi" HU...beware that this may not work well yet. Maybe codeage can chime in on this. I haven't seen much mention of the 2018 Civic HUs in this thread.

UPDATE 3: I decided to do one more set of tests before unrooting. At first I thought it was AAuto. Decided to proceed with unroot by first uninstalling all apps. Then it happened...I uninstalled Google Play Services (which I installed so I could sign into chrome) and suddenly the lag was entirely gone...even with AAuto running. So, moral of the story, don't install Google Play Services on the 2018 Civic HU. It doesn't like it!
[Android General] yigitanil:
Under vendor/app folder. There is an apk with a logo of garmin, but the file name is different. (not sure if it is the correct apk, need confirmation)

According to the [MENTION=9159548]zhxq[/MENTION]'s explanation, im trying to delete Garmin, couldnt find a way to delete it so far.:(

"I forgot to say: the Garmin app is under /vendor/apps folder, with a Garmin Navi logo - and the filename does not contain Garmin at all (the first letter should be something between A to F). Just look for the Garmin Navi logo, which is very obvious. It should be something similar to the image "
[Android General] btonetbone:
You can use an app like Root Explorer that requests root permissions to modify/delete files in that folder. Without root access, those files are protected.

However, I would caution against deleting them permanently. That decision cannot be undone. However, if you rename the file extension to something like .old or .bak, the file will simply sit dormant. You can always rename it back to .apk when you go to sell the car or if you change your mind.
[Android General] codeage:
You can find out the package name and then use command:

adb shell su -c pm disable packagename

to disable it.
[Android General] yigitanil:
Your right. Of course i will not delete it permanently. I backed it up to my hard drive :) I tried it with ES file explorer, but no luck. today Im going to try with root explorer, ill let you know the result. thanks
[Android General] xenon04:
Total Commander:

Garmin is situated in storage/sdcard1 (15GB total space) and folder Garmin has 7,9GB

apk name in installed apps is Garmin Navigator 2.88

I did not try to delete it
[Android General] yigitanil:
Thanks for the info. I want to delete Garmin and remap the big "MAPS" button in homescreen to other navi app. Is this possible?
[Android General] tom1807:
So I finally was able to root my Honda CR-V 2017. The Radio has the version 1.F195.90.

Main reason was that I wanted to know where Garmin saves my favorites that I can modify the file with my POI's.

Also was hoping that the "Bypass parking brake" would have an effect on the HDMI port and use my Chromecast, but the "Bypass Parking Brake" is only for internal apps, not USB and HDMI.

I used the HondaHack.exe with my notebook, it went like a breeze.

Important was, not to do anything after the success showed on the notebook and wait until the unit reboots itself (which can take some time) and which made me sweating that I bricked the unit.

After reboot, installed the HondaHack.apk, the FXExplorer with Root add-on (don't like ESExplorer since it got bloated with adware).

Seeing all the options offered by Pro, it was a no-brainer to upgrade and supporting codeage. (very nice contact with him and fast reply)

Well spent money.

Downloaded Netflix and the YouTube front-end from the online offer and both working perfectly.

Netflix has no lag, I didn't make the update which Netflix offered me.

Further tests will be done, but I don't expect any surprises.

The HondaHack.apk itself had an online update to v3.6.1 but no idea what was changed.

Cheers

Tom
[Android General] Toyman1138:
I realize this is an old thread, but I just bought an '18 crv ex-l. Will this work on this model? Incidentally, I'm in the U.S.
[Android General] btonetbone:
Codeage's WiFi installation should work. If I'm not mistaken, your 2018 CR-V cannot enable Developer Settings just like our 2018 Civics.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76385641&postcount=1251
[Android General] Toyman1138:
Thanks! I'll check it out.
[Android General] dreadlk:
This thread had gotten so long that people cannot find stuff that has already been hashed out. Codeage made it clear about 3 months ago that you should not install Google Play Services because it causes problems with the HU.

So Chrome and Google maps may work but they will most likely give lots of problems.
[Android General] TheWebMachine:
Thanks. I tried reading the entire thread for vital info back when I first was ready to root. Missed the GPServices mention.

I don't use Maps on the HU (too slow), but I can confirm that Chrome works just fine without GPServices.

May try Google Account Services again, without installing GPServices. I had both installed but uninstalled Account Services right before uninstalling GPServices and realizing it was the cause. Chrome and most other Google apps can use Google Account Services for sign-in and sync without GPServices also being available, IIRC.
[Android General] phasearray:
You can now install Google Maps and Google Account Manager (as well as GBoard) through the Honda Hack install software interface, so maybe it's okay to use it now. I noticed that it was added to Honda Hack about a month ago.
[Android General] djlikeme:
Thank so much for this guide! I have Honda Civic 2018 1.5 G Turbo from Thailand factory ,i install honda hack and app done .But i can't run app from google : youtube,maps,chrome.... have announcement"there are problems with the security certificate...",youtube is load and don't run....chrome have announcement date in system is wrong because in setting date is 1/5/2015...Please help me!Sorry my English very bad!
[Android General] noobrooter99:
It's still causes a lot of lag on GMaps. It doesn't crash on mine but I don't have a lot of apps installed. Mileage may vary. If we could focus on screen mirror I'd be happy.
[Android General] Ludeape:
Has anyone tried the "Hide apps" option in Honda hack? Exactly what does it remove, (applist and homescreen shortcuts?) and do you need to email codeage to get everything back?

thanks
[Android General] Ludeape:
Honda Hack 3.7.1 released :)

thanks codeage
[Android General] transmico:
Hi Ludeape,

I had to uninstall my Honda Hack recently, can you let us know what is new with version 3.7.1?

Thank you
[Android General] Ludeape:
Why did you have to uninstall?

I think the main additions are a task killer/free up memory option and support for accord..
[Android General] transmico:
I had brought my car to the dealer for maintenance and did not want to have any trace of the hack on board in case.
[Android General] Ludeape:
There is a hide all apps option just for that purpose.

Did you try that?