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[Android Head-Units] wenglish1984:
Hi everyone ive just purchased a new icarlinkit wireless dongle for my aftermarket mercedes android screen, it works perfectly for a few mins then will suddenly loose connection and searches for it again and sometimes finds it sometimes not.

The unit has all the latest updates and im using a Apple iphone XS Max is anyone else having these connection issues or is it just that maybe my settings are incorrect

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] yeekli:
Bought a Carlinkit USB dongle from Carlinkit's official ebay store a couple weeks ago.

The dongle works perfectly with Autokit on my Samsung tablet. However, it does not work with my Head Unit (Eincar 7" Android 6.0.1 unit). My head unit has two USB ports, both works fine with regular USB storage sticks. However, they are not able to recognize the Carlinkit Dongle. Regardless which port I connect the dongle to, the Autokit won't able to detect it. I tried different setting on the head unit, like setting the "Force USB 1.1" to OPEN, CLOSE, set the USB connection mode to default to "MTP". Nothing helped.

Has anyone experience similar issue like this before?

Any advise is appreciated!
[Android Head-Units] Alvarit0:
hi friends, it's possible to set the OPEL logo in autokit.apk instead car?

thanks
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Yes, in the advanced settings. If your car logo is not there you can also upload your own image to use, that's what I had to do.
[Android Head-Units] samuelgortiz:
White carlinkit dongle

looking for some help. Like others on here I tried to update my white carlinkit dongle and now it will not connect, just keeps spinning.

If anyone is using the same can you post a link to the firmware and carplay apk that you are using? Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] kolai:
All, any experience to share on using Carlinkit wireless dongle with 2 iPhones?

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I would first check if the Eincar USB ports have enough current to power up the Carlinkit dongle.
[Android Head-Units] mcaptur:
mine is completely bricked.. cannot update to any other firmware.. as it does not recognize usb drive any longer :(
[Android Head-Units] TheBinder123456:
I am getting a black screen on Speed Mode with AutoKit. Touch and sound still work. Any suggestions?
[Android Head-Units] jjbull:
Hi I had an eincar unit with exactly the same problem as you and to get it to work I had to flash new firmware onto the headunit and after that it worked just as it should
[Android Head-Units] Th_D:
Hi,

Does anybody know where I can download the last zbox 1 apk? (I've got a wired carplay dongle)

Because an error about library occur when I launch the app, maybe a newer version would have fix it.
[Android Head-Units] yeekli:
Which version of new firmware did you install?

Mine is currently on:

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Android Version: 6.0.1

MCU version: 5.3.19-7-84-656201-170225

System Version: V7.3.1_20170113.134439_YHT1

Thanks a lot,
[Android Head-Units] yeekli:
I would suggest ZBOX 2 Apk from the official website, it should be compatible with ZBOX 1. (http://www.zjinnova.com/page-44982.html), some times their site may not work, you can try the one I downloaded last week from below Google Drive Link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JRMKRB22Bz9zCTkFCIdjFpralAQBLQ94/view?usp=sharing

Alternatively, I would also try the AutoKit app from Carlinkit's official website:

http://carlinkit.com/softdown

http://121.40.123.198:8080/AutoKit/AutoKit.apk

Hopefully one would work for you.
[Android Head-Units] TheBinder123456:
I'm getting a black screen with my donge in the AutoKit app. I can only get compatibility mode to work, does anybody know how I can get the other modes to work? Compatibility mode is unusable
[Android Head-Units] yeekli:
Thanks [MENTION=10136753]Th_D[/MENTION],

Find one update for my model (KED1 Mod, ) from another thread on XDA-Developers

https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...o-update-quadcore-r16-tonghai-t3635779/page12

Download Link:

https://yadi.sk/d/-aplOdJ93QTeWb

System Version: V7.3.2_20171116.202256_KED1

It worked amazingly.

It not only fixed the CarlinKit issue, the system runs a bit smoother in general. Also, play store works too.
[Android Head-Units] kolai:
All,

So far, my wireless CarPlay experience with Carlinkit model CPC200-Autokit is good & stable. I don't have audio sync/lag issue.

I do have a feature request though. I wish AutoKit software can support multiple iPhones better. For now, I notice that the software tries to connect the last known iPhone. With 2 iPhones (my wife & mine) present in the car, I wish AutoKit can let us choice which device to launch CarPlay.

System components: -

1) iPhoneX running iOS 13.2.2

2) Car head unit: -Android 9.0 on Snapdragon CPU, 4GB RAM & 64GB Flash hardware

3) AutoKit version 2019.10.30.1332 & Box version 2019.10.25.1043
[Android Head-Units] Pickett2k:
Sorry to bump this thread but I just bought a 2016 Honda HRV and it’s running Android 4.0.4, does anyone know if I can get an update from for this HU or if I can get my dongle working with this version of android??

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] Th_D:
Hi,

Thank you for answering me!

I tried to use Autokit but when I connect my dongle, I get an error message : according to Autokit, my product is a counterfeit product. Is there a way to use Autokit with a counterfeit product?

I also tried to download ZBOX from your link, because I was unable to download it from zjinnova's website, but Google says that the file is infected by a virus so only the owner of the file can download it.

Thank you for trying to help me.
[Android Head-Units] yeekli:
The google download link works fine for me without any warning or error without login. Not sure how did your browser report it is infected.

By the way, I also checked the Zbox official link, their download link working today, it seems it's a even newer version.

Since you own a ZBox product, you should be entitled to contact their support to get the specific APK for your dongle model.
[Android Head-Units] Th_D:
Hi,

I'm using Google Chrome but it doesn't matter because I successfully downloaded the apk from their website.

It doesn't seems to work with my dongle, ZBOX1 detect it but not ZBOX2.

I will try to contact them today, i'll let you know what they told me later, if they answer me.
[Android Head-Units] lupin4:
Hi,

I've a Wireless Carlinkit CPC200-Autokit, I updated the apk without problem but I can't update firmware (some months oldest) when click on update, a popup windows appair and disappear. Where I find the img for flash it? Thanks.

Ps. the device with my ios13 work well but spotify and other music app "glitch" the sound isn't fluid.
[Android Head-Units] kolai:
I encountered this error too when updating the Box Firmware the first time. Then, I turned off the car, wait for a minute. Try a second time & it worked!
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
I downloaded the Zbox one from the official site, can you confirm the APK is much larger than the Carlinkit?

Carlinkit = 7,126 KB

Zbox = 24,942 KB
[Android Head-Units] Th_D:
Hi,

Yes it is, I have the same values as yours.
[Android Head-Units] lupin4:
I've Software version 2019.10.30.1332 and Box version 2019.06.24.1056 the second it's five months old, How I can update?
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
The easiest way is to update OTA if you can connect your headunit to WIFI via hotspot. After connecting to WIFI launch the AutoKit app (make sure you don't connect to carplay) go to settings and scroll to the bottom and select "check update". Then it will download and install the software.
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
Good news thanks ?
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
So what’s the best one:

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/132482465915

Or

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/173145999302

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
Anyone?,

Seen some negative comments re the white one but i do prefer the cost and look :) any user experiences?.
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
Bump?
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
I got the CarPlay dongle and made a video trying Android Auto and CarPlay:

[youtube]omXodeberTo[/youtube]

I made the video with the Seicane S18JP25 which is a Jeep specific MTCD PX3 unit with Android 7.1.2 , but of course it should work on any of the Android head units, I will test it on my Dasaita Octacore 4GB of RAM Android 8 unit soon

And yes I know Seicane is a reseller, but for what it is worth I have the black Zbox, but now they only sell the white one, but are using the same model number
[Android Head-Units] darkside212:
I ordered the Carlinke (white) from aliexpress. I'll post my thoughts when I receive it. It was ~$60
[Android Head-Units] arkzrlo:
Anyone with the white dongle (or any) can confirm that it works on 4.2 as shown on the specs? Thx
[Android Head-Units] MacConsult:
The manufacturer's website, email and from 3 of their distributors....

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The black one is better engineered, with better software APK.
[Android Head-Units] dozer47528:
A issue with Honda LWC(LaneWatch Camera)

When I using the Honda LWC (LaneWatch Camera), the zbox will auto re-connect after closing the LWC. How to fix this?

(Using the backup camera have the same issue.)

Model: Spirior ( A special version 9th generation Accord in China)

Android Version: Android 4.2.2 Built-in ( Hacked and can install third party apks. )

Zbox firmware version: 4.1

Zbox Apk version: 4.1.1
[Android Head-Units] dummptyhummpty:
I posted the link in post 83.
[Android Head-Units] Tabs78:
Thsnks but nothing with support wheel command?
[Android Head-Units] ibnabatoot:
unit arrived today, black 'joying' branded dongle works perfectly on 4.4.2
[Android Head-Units] budalb:
I recently upgraded my head unit to Hal9k ROM 2.0, which is based on Android 7.1. The zbox keep stopping when I plug in iPhone. Anybody has run this dongle in android 7.1 unit?
[Android Head-Units] Hometownwesty:
My black ZBOX doesn’t charge my phone.

Is this something that can be remedied with software or something similar, or am I simply stuck with a faulty unit?
[Android Head-Units] budalb:
It is not abnormal. The box uses a lot of current; while typical USB port only provides 0.5A. I use a Y usb cable to help charging.
[Android Head-Units] Hometownwesty:
Thanks. So an active USB hub would solve this (if I ever find one for proper use in a car).
[Android Head-Units] RontgenM5:
Does anyone have instructions to update the firmware of the White "AutoPlayBox" CarPlay Dongle? The eBay seller I purchased from has provided a .img file and instructed me to simply "put this on a USB stick, plug the USB stick into the dongle, and it will update on it's own". Needless to say, that hasn't really worked.

I've tried multiple formats of the 32GB USB stick (FAT32 & ExFAT). I've tried dropping the .img file onto the disk as well as imaging the USB with the .img data. Nothing has produced any results.

Anyone been through this?

Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] taim99:
can you share the firmware file? thanks!
[Android Head-Units] RontgenM5:
This is the link they posted in the ebay auction, although I'm not 100% convinced it's not corrupt. I can't even mount it or extract it. Let me know you have any luck, please.

add a http s before this drive.google.com/open?id=1sUPulfbIMNjdUJEA6wViVMf6ebhJqhSW
[Android Head-Units] darkside212:
I have the white dongle, I used the latest apk from this thread. Bluetooth works, but steering wheel controls do not.(IE FF through songs)

I can say call my work, and it calls via the head unit.

I haven't tried and xposed modules to get the SW controls to work, but that may be an option.
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
11.23.19 Carlinkit APK Update

Hi All - Looks like they updated the APK, the app crashing/connection issue seems to be gone now, only a day of testing though.
[Android Head-Units] lupin4:
I tried this way but don't download the box update (open and close popup without download) and I've internet connection.

It's possibile make manual update?
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
You can contact the manufacturer or whoever you purchased the dongle from for the update file.
[Android Head-Units] Speedster7:
Hi,

I have bought the zbox z2 from zjinnova, I have a head unit running on Android 6. Every time I open the app it crashes instantly. According to me there is a glitch in the software and have even contacted support but they claim mine is a special unit and it won't work. Does anyone know how I can fix this? or does anyone have a zbo2 apk I can download?
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
From the thread, what options were considered?
[Android Head-Units] Speedster7:
I have tried downloading all apps but the dongle is not detected by any of them, could not download the zbox2 apk from the google drive link as had the same problem saying virus detected, can only be downloaded by the person who uploaded it.
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
Is anybody else having problems with even new update where you getting lot of disconnects when you have maps and Spotify on
[Android Head-Units] manifest3r:
I’m seeing this too. Trying to find an older APK to go back to and see if there’s any improvement. It’s crashing whenever I open the app and doesn’t find my phone. In the off chance that it does, it disconnects after a minute or two.
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
I found yesterday I did a 3hr trip with maps and Spotify on it kept crashing,then on my trip back I turned off Spotify and used maps on its own and it worked great so going back to an older update which worked alot better
[Android Head-Units] rackxp:
Hey guys,

How is the voice calls using this? I’ve get a head unit with a link and callers complain of a lag and an echo?
[Android Head-Units] Xcaptain:
Seconding this. I solve this problem by making guests’ iPhone to connect by wire. But a built-in support for multiple iPhone connection would be great.

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Not so much of a lag but poor audio quality. iPhone mics are acoustically superior, with noise cancelling support and processing algorithm. Comparatively, these head units pick up audio from a tiny mic with no noise cancelling/processing whatsoever. Tough comparison.
[Android Head-Units] user9082390:
I, too, am suffering from random disconnects. Frequency ranges from not even being able to connect at all (a variety of spinning circles), to being connected for 5 minutes before a 30 second drop, to not being connected at all for 30 minutes then it suddenly connects.

One theory I am working on is, for those of us with Xfinity Mobile, the cellular provider seems to hardcode some kind of settings in our phone that makes the phone want to connect to Xfinity Wifi anytime it detects an Xfinity hotspot. No amount of "Forget this network" will solve the problem, as each new network it discovers it will again try to connect (even though they may have the same SSID, the MAC address is probably identified by the phone as a new one and thus it wants to connect all over again). So when you are driving around and you pass a home that broadcasts Xfinity hotspot, the phone drops the Carplay Wifi connection and briefly tries to grab the Xfinity hotspot. At 60+ mph this accomplishes nothing as by the time the network is able to handshake, you are another mile down the road.

I am currently trying to disable this feature on our phones but to no avail (obviously Xfinity support is useless).

Another possibility is the power draw problem. I haven't fully tested that one yet. I have an Atoto A6 Pro.

Thank you everyone.
[Android Head-Units] MacConsult:
You need the latest version for zBox z2 apk which is 2.4.6.

You can download it from their website.

http://www.zjinnova.com/page-44982.html
[Android Head-Units] Sjengie:
i have the same issue (iphone 11 pro / carlinkit cpc200 / android 8.1 touchscreen BMWX1). when i make a phone call, i hear them fine but they do not hear me at all or very faint. such a pitty because otherwise it works like a charm.
[Android Head-Units] kolai:
All,

With good & smooth experience on wireless Carplay in 1 of my cars, I've installed a second set on another car. But this time, it has audio stuttering issue reported by some of you here. By comparison, with my limited data, I think Carlinkit user experience depends on Android hardware spec.

My smooth setup is based on Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core CPU with 4GB RAM & 64GB flash. Not-so-good setup is based on MTK8227L quad-core with 1GB RAM & 16GB storage.

Carlinkit CPC-200-Autokit (software is 11.23.19 version) & iPhoneX are constant.

My advise is to get reasonable Android hardware spec in order to have smooth wireless CarPlay experience.
[Android Head-Units] yeekli:
Your scenario normally occurs when your phone is connect to the head Unit with both CarPlay and Blue tooth. When making phone calls, Android has a habit to router your voice to Bluetooth, but incoming audio still goes through CarPlay link. As an result, people cannot hear you. The solution is to tap-off Bluetooth when you are using Carplay.

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Which head unit you are using. I had same issue with my Eincar Android 6 unit with the official firmware. The head unit can only read regular USB drives, but will NOT detect any CarPlay dongles, period!.

If yours has similar specs as below, there is big chance it's due to the bug in the manufacture firmware:

Android Version: 6.0.1

CPU: Quad-Core R16

MCU version: 5.3.19-7-84-656201-170225

System Version: V7.3.1_20170113.134439_YHT1

Upgrade to the (KED1 Mod) firmware till fix it.

https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...o-update-quadcore-r16-tonghai-t3635779/page12

Direct Firmware Download Link:

https://yadi.sk/d/-aplOdJ93QTeWb

System Version: V7.3.2_20171116.202256_KED1

Upgrade steps is pretty simple, just extract the 4 files to the root of an MicroSD Card or USB drive. Make sure to keep your car engine on, so the Head Unit won't shut off.

Click on: Settings --> Car settings --> System update

It will be able to detect the upgrade files, choose USB if upgrade files are on USB, or choose MicroSD if upgrade files are on MicroSD.

The upgrade took about 10 minutes for my unit.

For me the KED1 mod is 100 times better than the manufacture firmware.

Credit goes to "****-Jones" who built the KED1 mod firmware.
[Android Head-Units] mjones73:
I just got the latest autokit update today and it killed my resolution, the AA window is taking up half the screen now with large black bars above and below..

Matt
[Android Head-Units] rewen:
Hey guys - I'm waiting for a PX6 head unit to arrive and plan to use Headunit Reloaded rather than buy an adapter. HUR seems to work well for many people and it can work wirelessly. If these adapters worked wirelessly I'd be more interested.

BUT ANYWAY my question is.. what does this adapter actually do? I'm confused as to why it needs to exist in the first place. Anyone figure out what the adapter actually does / why there is hardware required at all?
[Android Head-Units] mjones73:
It acts an an Android Auto/Carplay client and works with an installed app on the display device.. And there is a wireless one available.

If you can get wireless to play nice on HUR, that's a solid option.
[Android Head-Units] rewen:
I understand that it acts as a bridge of some sort but I'm moreso wondering why it needs to be hardware rather than just software. What does the hardware do specifically? Why does it even need to exist? Can't seem to find any resources on what it actually does that software alone + USB cannot do.

I've seen many wireless ones but if you read the details, the wireless part is limited to CarPlay and does not work with Android Auto.
[Android Head-Units] Euphorix97:
There also is a software solution for Android auto. The app is called "Headunit Reloaded". You can find it in Xda labs. With that app, no dongle for Android auto is needed
[Android Head-Units] kolai:
Thanks to your sharing! After I change mode to "Compatibility", my CarPlay setup has been more enjoyable. No more audio stuttering. I also can play music in parallel with Waze running at the same time. This is on a low end system of quad-core 8227L running at 1.12GHz with 1GB RAM & 16GB ROM.

FYI, in my 2nd system of better hardware - Qualcomm 8-core 2GHz with 4GB RAM & 64GB ROM, I can run smooth in "Speed" mode.
[Android Head-Units] user9082390:
FYI - after 2 days of testing, seems like we fixed our disconnect problem by using one of these:

https://www.amazon.com/HIGHROCK-Enhancer-Female-Charge-Extension/dp/B00NIGO4NM

The two male plugs into both of the output USB port from our head unit (Atoto A6 Pro) and then the female is for the Carlinkit dongle. We lose one viable USB port on the head unit with this method, so the alternative methods above using 12v from a cigarette lighter and USB hub would be more suited for someone who intends on using the 2nd USB port of the head unit. For us, we only use the Carlinkit, no USB thumb drive or anything like that, so we just use them both.

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions.
[Android Head-Units] MacConsult:
You can also do with a transformer that takes in 12V and spits out the 5V (and 3A) that the USB Hub needs, and wire that directly into the 12V permanent on your car, then plug that into the USB hub to power it, and you have permanent 3A of power. If you are concerned about clean 12V (some devices don’t like a car’s power going as high as 13.8V instead of 12V, add a 12V rectifier (also known as a ‘reverse camera filter, as that’s also what it’s used for), and you have clean power.

This is the hub I am using, and it’s a great HUB - it has power provided via a standard USB connector (which works great with the 12V to 5V downconverters, as those provide a USB female plug)

Powered USB Hub, BYEASY Aluminum USB 3.0 Hub 4 Ports with Power Adapter and 1 BC 1.2 Charging Port, Ultra Slim :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M91R8PN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_JSD8Db6Y8HM7C

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Your link doesn’t work, and for whatever reason leads to Walmart, despite claiming to be an Amazon link ????
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Mod Edit.
[Android Head-Units] kolai:
Just to share!

I've been wondering if I can listen to analog FM radio in Android while using Waze to navigate under CarPlay. I've tried it on my 7" Chinese Android unit. The sequence is 1) start FM Radio first, then 2) start AutoKit app. 3) In CarPlay, start Waze.

However, there is a problem with this. FM radio cuts off whenever Waze has sound alert or voice navigation! Also, FM radio cuts off if I press Vol buttons. So, I think it's an "audio mixing" issue. The unit only allows one app to output audio at a time.

Yesterday, I've found a solution in "Factory Setting". There is an option to allow apps to mix audio under "App Settings". Up to 5 apps can be selected.

So, I've selected Waze in the option list. Then reboot the unit. Now, I can enjoy audio output from both FM radio & Waze (in CarPlay).

P.S. I still need to fine tune sound volume in the mix. For now, Waze's voice is a bit low comparing to FM radio.
[Android Head-Units] nut573:
Is there any way to disable the "ducking" behaviour while using Maps navigation and playing music at the same time? (Ducking is the term for when music volume lowers itself whenever there's a navigation prompt). I find it extremely annoying and would prefer to have the music constantly playing at same volume during those navigation prompts.

When using Apple Maps on the phone itself, I can do that by setting "Navigation Voice Volume" to "Low" in iOS settings. This setting however is completely ignored in CarPlay. According to my research, ducking is apparently handled by the headunit itself (or maybe the dongle in our case), and not by the phone.

I have a Carlinkit Wireless dongle CPC-200 and a Dasaita Max 6 PX6 head unit.
[Android Head-Units] kolai:
I'm using Waze within CarPlay. What I do is to turn off audio in Waze so that music volume is constantly. Not perfect, but it's better for me!