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[Android Head-Units] CelticWebSolutions:
Start the app without a phone connected and there’s a little gear icon top left, you can then check for updates, update app and firmware simply by tapping upgrade if there’s one

Does anybody else have issues with making answering phone calls if the phone is connected to the headunit with Bluetooth and the app is open? I get no sound from the unit at all. Only way it works is to use Bluetooth and not open the CarPlay app or to disable Bluetooth on phone and use CarPlay app. So annoying! Is there a work around for this that doesn’t require disabling Bluetooth connection to the head-unit?
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
I highly doubt we will find a good workaround for this one as I think the best way is to have the Bluetooth disabled when you connect the phone via a cable to the dongle.

All this will loose importance when we find a way to have a Wireless CarPlay connection.

I really hope some Chinese guys are working on a project like that.
[Android Head-Units] Yfilali:
any idea why siri can't hear me very well with this dongle? Siri hears half what I say and sometimes hears something completely diff.....help please!
[Android Head-Units] CelticWebSolutions:
Make sure your Bluetooth is not connected, mine would catch the start of sentences and then miss the end when I had Bluetooth connected.
[Android Head-Units] Yfilali:
it is exactly what's happening....bluetooth is not connected...

any other ideas? :(
[Android Head-Units] MRX9989:
Hi Everyone,

I have the "black" dongle that uses the Zbox App, currently running on an Eonon head unit with Android 8.0. The Zbox App is version 4.2.0, Apk version is 4.5.3-cp_CL_at, and the dongle itself is a CPC200-BoxKit.

The problem I'm having is that the Carplay display itself will flicker/distort briefly, and music will have similar distortions (which sound exactly like a bad/failing Bluetooth connection).

Anyone have ideas or suggestions on how to address this? From my conversations with the eBay seller, the device apparently wasn't made to support anything more advanced than Android 4.4. Assuming this is accurate, do you think that this issue is likely to be corrected by a future app or firmware update, or is it more indicative of hardware damage?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] taim99:
Hi

Can you please share the latest APK and firmware you have for zBox? Thanks
[Android Head-Units] MRX9989:
Sure. I believe I have the APK information above. Do you know where I can find the firmware version information?
[Android Head-Units] yfain:
Hello,

what is actually the best dongle I can buy?

Some suggestions? - I'm using a XTRONS device with Android 8.

I ordered this:

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B076D2BP4S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Hi all

Which dongle should I buy? I have a PX5 4G Oreo 8 if that makes any difference.

I see people are referring to black, white and also I see a carlinke version which also happens to be white. There seem to be some black ones that look like the white ones and some that look a lot bigger

I assume they are all clones to some extent of the original ZBox Z1, but which is best / most reliable?

Ben
[Android Head-Units] JayNornIron:
I've attached a screenshot. I don't have a gear icon.
[Android Head-Units] Andres.MO:
Does anyone could share de app for WinCE carplay dongle file. I don't have any credentials for this site to download this app.

I bougth this dongle on white but i don't know that may head unit was WinCE.
[Android Head-Units] munio.pl:
Hi Guys, I have black dongle and I am running 4.1.1 app from zjinnova on android 5.0.1 Hal9k.

Dongle was working quite good for first weeks, but now it rarely even recognizes my iPhone - I do not see any repetitive root causes of this problem. I noticed that whenever I start the car (and unit), iPhone needs to be disconnected, otherwise it will never connect.

I also see that connection between male connector on dongle's side and female on HU side might also have something to do with the problem, so I tried to stiff the connection with hot glue - this worked for few days but also did not solve the problem completely...

I know that there is a new app version on zjinnova site, but I am just tired of wasting time for this...

Any ideas how to make this working?

Thank you in advance for assistance and tips.
[Android Head-Units] WEZANGO:
Does anybody know where I can get new version of Zijinnova Zbox app? Mine is 4.1.1 and in app checkupdate button says its the latest version.

Zijinnova website download link is for some baidu app, cant find zbox app on their webiste
[Android Head-Units] wizzsb:
Hi, I think i bricked my carplay dongle, as I tried to fix something whats works OK (experiments with new firmware).

a had originally APK version 3.0.2 and Zbox version 4.1.0. I tried to update few firmwares from this thread and by coincidence I end up with downgrade to zbox version 2.1.0 and now APK can not see my dongle. I also find out that only way that update works is *.bin file and nothing happens with *.img file

is there some link to new version of firmware with .bin extension?
[Android Head-Units] Toddyus:
Steering Wheel Controls and Idrive

I've read through the enitre thread and am still not entirely sure about whether anyone has gotten steering wheel controls to work with the dongle.

Can anyone confirm that steering wheel controls do not work for the dongle on the AutoPlay apk? I am running the latest version of the firmware and APK (dated last week). I have the white box marketed by Naviup and sold on Amazon (not enough posts yet to link). If there is an alternate box (black box?) or APK [Zjinnova?] that does work with steering wheel controls, I'd be very interested in trying it. As part of this, I'd also like to get the BMW Idrive controller button to work with the CarPlay unit. Currently, I can use it to scroll to the various buttons in the app, but I cannot use the controller button to select an item, I still have to use touchscreen. I'm not sure if this is a separate issue or just an extension of the SWC issue.
[Android Head-Units] andreyirra:
It automatically detected volume + and - , next and previous. The rest is detected in the wheel control and buttons I have.

The thing is the problem is with the head unit. I installed it and seemed to lose swc. Then I went to settings. The part where you can select the logo and a car type. Turns out there were 3 Mazda models. The last one I choose let me use the swc.

Then it was a matter of configuring them in the settings app. So yeah. No fiddling with the controls in the Xbox app. If android detects them, you are on your way.

I can’t have a Siri button of answer or hang buttons because the head unit automatically detects the answer button as an “open bt screen” and the speak button as a mute button. As long as I can’t find how to configure those 2 buttons I’m lost. They don’t seem to appear in the swc config screen.

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Again. Does anybody know the changes of the new firmwares and the new app? I don’t see the need to update unless there is something good. It seems to be perfect.

Also, has anyone noticed distorted music when receiving map directions?
[Android Head-Units] santino405:
I've updated to the latest version of the autoplay app and its firmware. They've added an option in the settings to enable the auto switching between day/night mode, i'm using android auto with the unit and it doesn't seem to work correctly for me, but may work better for Carplay users. I don't get distorted music when receiving map directions, however music does get distorted or choppy if android auto is doing something visually intensive, like panning in and out of google maps.
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
I have this file, hope it helps:
[Android Head-Units] wizzsb:
works perfect! thanks
[Android Head-Units] Lazybones:
I purchased the Carplay dongle as part of a new deck setup from seicane and the deck is supposed to be compatible but does NOT deliver enough power to run the Dongle and an iPhone 7.

A Dual USB power Y cable was included but when powered by the deck it still doesn't cut it.

I finally just tried using my cigaret ligher USB adaptor to boost the power and that worked.. Full Car play, however the Android deck will not auto-shutdown or sleep when hooked up this way, I suspect there is some power bleed or ground looping happening.

I tried using a USB power bank and that DID work but is more of a test than a permanent solution.

Anyone have any ideas?

Root problem appears to be the deck output is not enough to power both the dongle and the phone.. Outside power causes shutdown issues.

I looked at USB ground loop isolators but they all appear to have low milliwatt output so I don't think they will work.

Rechecking out to Seicane they want me to check fuses etc.. Are these decks fed by more than one power source? Is it even possible that the ports are partially powered?
[Android Head-Units] meres:
Does this work with RK1388 android kitkat 4.4.4? Newer android is very slow on these devices
[Android Head-Units] meres:
One more question: what’s the difference between CARLINKE and VODOOL? The second one is quite cheaper and seems the same
[Android Head-Units] KAOS313:
I have the black box that runs came with Z box. What is the latest .APK? The website is no longer hosting it. Can I use autoplaybox? Or am I stuck using Zbox? I don't see any option to update zbox like autocarplay has.
[Android Head-Units] a.sielski:
Firmware update confusion

Hey guys

So I'm trying to update the firmware. I have the latest downloaded however; I copy it to my SanDisk usb 3 thumb stuck and go.through the steps but it doesn't update?

Does it have to be a udisk usb?

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How did you update via udisk? Could you explain?
[Android Head-Units] shoeboo:
I am having trouble getting my white Carlinke dongle to work with my android 6.01 headunit. I don't get the pop-up to ask permission to access USB and autoplay app never detects the dongle (says connect box to USB).

Dongle works fine connected to my android 8.1 phone using USB OTG cable, I used USB device info app and I see a difference where phone uses API (android?) driver which has info about endpoint interface while headunit uses linux driver that has very generic information. Could this be the problem? If so, how would I go about fixing it?
[Android Head-Units] egercsaba89:
Eonon GA8198 + USB CarPlay dongle-> not connecting

Dear IsisYodin,

did you ever find a solution for the problem?

I have a Eonon GA8198 headunit and wanted to cennect a black usb CarPlay dongle, but it does not work. All that comes is "Connecting..." but never connects.

I tried all the APKs I found in the internet as well as I tried to give extra power with a y-cable.

Do you have any idea what I could do to get CarPlay work?

Thanks in advance!!!
[Android Head-Units] Lazybones:
I managed to get mine fully working.

- the dongle did detect and show as connected by it self in the zbox app so my deck did have enough power for it, but not both it and the phone.

- it shipped with a USB Y cable with two male and a female connect or.. It has one data and power male head and the other is just power.

I installed the Y cable between the dongle and the phone instead of between the deck and the dongle.. The deck powers the dongle and the Y cable powers the phone.. All works, and the deck shuts down now.

Deck------------->Zbox-->\___USBY- Power--cable_______>Phone

USB PW Outlet---------->/
[Android Head-Units] a.sielski:
I have the white carlinke dongle
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Anyone had any problems with the new white dongle update? It seems next/prey are no longer working....
[Android Head-Units] santino405:
Yeah i'm seeing the same thing. Reverting back to a version of the APK posted on this thread fixes the issue so it's definitely something wrong with the update.
[Android Head-Units] JayNornIron:
Hi so I've managed to update the Carplay App. I can't update the firmware on the stick via the app. When i try it says i should use "U disk" method.

Can someone explain this, and point me in the direction of the firmware. I downloaded what i thought was the latest firmware, from a few pages back, placed the .img file on the root of a USB drive. Plugged the usb into the dongle and the dongle into the HU. Nothing happened, is there a step I'm missing?

Hopefully someone can help.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] JayNornIron:
Anyone help?
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
How is the USB formatted and what size?
[Android Head-Units] JayNornIron:
I tried 2 different USBs both formatted FAT32, 4GB and 512MB
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
I was able to upgrade mine weeks ago but I used the usb drive that came with the drive. It was around 40 mb in size.
[Android Head-Units] rizwan400:
Hello, i have a white Carlinkit dongle. The app is updated but box firmware is old. Can anyone help me to provide latest firmware for white box? Thanks
[Android Head-Units] JayNornIron:
Could you send the firmware file(s)?
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Hi,

I believe I’ve shared them earlier in this tread.
[Android Head-Units] JayNornIron:
This the firmware you used that worked?
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Yes, that’s the one.
[Android Head-Units] rizwan400:
How can we update this image to dongle ?

Thanks a lot sir. The firmware is updated in no time. I just put it in normal 32GB usb Fat32 and plug it in box port and its done. Now box is capable to update it self via android Unit.

The new problem is that another new version is available but its not updating. When i click on Box Upgrade its start download and finish without update box.
[Android Head-Units] rizwan400:
Thanks everyone for your help, my problem is resolved and box is updated to newest version :)
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
How did you solve the problem?
[Android Head-Units] a.sielski:
[WHT DONGLE] Current App Build & Firmware

I think tat seines there is quite a few people checking on this thread and that there are no CLEAR instruction; accept from the half baked English ones from the seller / retailer that, again, make no sense. I have decided to make a quick explanation and instruction guide on " How Too Upgrade " the app and firmware.

If anyone also know where the latest firmwares can be obtained other than out of date sales sites then replay to this post and ill update it.

Current APK Build: 2018.06.20.1338

Current Firmware Build: 2018.06.26.1620

InApp Firmware Update (for my self) Isn't working

Anyone with the ZBox Version wanting to give directions on installing then be my guest.

WHITE DONGLE

1:- First head over to the links provided for the latest known working Autoplaybox APK & firmware and download them to a pc or laptop:

apk

https://www.dropbox.com/s/na44v3r5z3....1634.zip?dl=0

Firmware

https://www.dropbox.com/s/00mba8i97r...pdate.zip?dl=0

If you download the APK from the links above then this is the entry APK into the in app updating in which you can then update the app within the app its self. It also give you the option to update the firmware also how ever the " null - unstable network connection " bug currently happens

2:- Once downloaded you will need a USB 2.0 thumb stick, reformat it just for good measures and then move the files on to the USB 2.0 thumb stick. You will need to unzip the files if you follow the links provided above.

I found that when the retailers and Chinese sellers state that you need to install the firmware VIA a U-Disk then what they actually mean is a USB 2.0 thumb drive. Through experience I was trying to update the firmware using a USB 3.0 thumb drive and it didn't work.

3:- After moving your downloaded files to your USB 2.0 thumb stick, eject the USB 2.0 thumb stick from your computer and move to your android head unit in your car. Start your car so the head unit turns on and move to the next step.

4:-Uninstall the Autoplaybox you currently have installed and connect your USB 2.0 thumb stick into a USB port and locate the APK you downloaded. Install and don't open Autoplaybox. You will need to locate your files again on your USB 2.0 thumb stick, remove the APK and keep the update image on the Thumb stick.

5:- Remove your USB 2.0 thumb stick, open the AutoPlayBox BUT do not connect the dongle just yet.

6:- Take your dongle and connect your USB 2.0 thumb stick into the USB port on the dongle.

7:-Once USB 2.0 thumb stick ix connected to your dingle, connect the dongle and USB 2.0 thumb stick combo into a usb port on your head unit.

As the dongle is powered; in the app you will then see the APK build & firmware on screen, then in yellow text you will see "Dont unplug U-Disk until update has finished. Shortly after you will see green text stating the update was successful. Then your all set.

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[Android Head-Units] camdje:
Thanks but your link are dead :crying::crying:
[Android Head-Units] heeroytw:
I used InApp update for both AutoPlayBox app and firmware more than two months, everything worked well.

But after I upgrade my iPhone from iOS 12 beta 3 to iOS 12 beta 4 yesterday, the CarPlay dongle didn't work at all.

BTW, my app version was 2018.07.26(I didn't remember the build number, it auto updated via WIFI sharing), firmware version was the same as yours.

Hope they can release new version to fix the issue soon.
[Android Head-Units] MacConsult:
Disagree - forcing to have it plugged into a Lightning cable is the best way to charge the iPhone while it is being used. Navigation is very battery intensive, and having a wifi connection will drain the battery without recharging it.

I feel Apple shows lack of foresight by allowing CarPlay over WiFi - drivers will run out of battery, and typically will blame Apple for it.

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Your links are not working. Why provide links that are dead?
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Yes, you have a right to disagree. Forcing the user to do anything is always a bad idea. As I mentioned before people already use wireless charging. Not all, but in couple of years the the majority of the phones will have that option and will use wireless CarPlay. Android devices as always will follow. Once the manufacturers see this as a strong marketing move they will offer it.

Best way is to offer both wired and wireless option for those who want to move technology forward.

Keep in mind that wireless radio implemented in the mobile devices has become a lot more energy efficient. Also the emitter and the receiver will be so close that very low signal level can be used hence power efficiency.

What will you do when Apple removes the lightning connector?
[Android Head-Units] Zaagfluit:
The zjinnova website does mention wireless connection for the zlink app, maybe there is a new update comming soon?
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Before I bought my zbox I checked the site and it had no mention of ire less, so I ordered it and taken a long time to come from China. Tracking says delivery tomorrow, and now they are talking about a wifi version. Just my luck, I'm going to be stuck with having to plug a cable in whist a new hardware version is about to come out just days after I get mine.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
I hope this is true, but the first device might be very buggy, so be prepared. We all know that they release a device with very minimum testing and they use the customer to beta test. We also can witness how their software update works.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Talking of buggy, my unit arrived today....

Some while back I checked which one to buy and was told the Black one was the most reliable, so I bought this one from ali-express. As it happens I have ended up with a blue one, but I assume that the plastic is the only difference there!

It came with ZBox app 4.0.2 which I installed and then I inserted the dongle and it came up asking if it should open ZBox and I ticked the always button. In the ZBox app it just says zBox not found. I have tried removing and connecting the dongle several times but nothing.

I saw a version of the APK a few pages back that was 4.1.0 so I also tried that, but same story.

It clearly knows something as it opens the app, so the USB VID/PID must be right. I'm guessing its just not communicating correctly as it should.

Has anybody seen this issue before and fixed it?

P.S The instructions call this dongle a Z5
[Android Head-Units] Zaagfluit:
I have the built in version, but it works only with one of the two USB ports of the headunit. Maybe thats also the case with the dongle?
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I suspect the built in version has the hardware from the dongle connected internally one a specific port, but its worth a try. The other USB port on mine is connected directly to the USB dash cam, so I will need to take the head unit out to try it.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
When I first ordered, I ordered the black version. When it came I found it to be very buggy. I then complained to the seller and they offered a discount for the white one. I ended up ordering it as well and compared to the black it’s a lot better. It still crashes with the latest apk and firmware, but it reconnects in two seconds and restores music play and navigation so at least it’s usable. Unfortunately with the latest firmware the steering wheel control doesn’t work any more.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
So it seems it will kind of work when connected directly to either of the USB ports on the head unit, but when connected via the USB hub it won't work at all. The USB hub is powered.

When I say kind of works, it seems to lock up a lot, or not detect the phone.

I installed the 4.1.0 APK from a few posts up, and then tried the upgrade, and it downloaded 4.1.1 so I assume thats the latest version. I also upgraded the firmware on the zBox to the 4.1.0 one that came from above a well. That seems to have made it a bit more stable. I assume there must be a 4.1.1 firmware version kicking around somewhere to match the 4.1.1 APK.

What I have noticed is that if I have the DAB USB box plugged into the other USB port it stutters a lot when I have the zBox plugged in, and it also seems to affect the zBox as well. So possible I can't have DAB and zBox at the same time which is very aggravating.

I suspect its a power issue (why I fitted the powered usb hub in the first place). So I'll try to make a USB power joiner cable to see if that sorts it out.
[Android Head-Units] quatro4u:
I just received my black one with

zbox version 4.2 (guessing this is firmware)

APK version: 4.5.7-cp_cl_at

quick question, when I listen to the radio from the deck, I can't hear the turn by turn directions from maps

Is there something I need to do?
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Mine came with that apk as well as the 4.1.0 apk but it would not install, the app installer could not read it. So I wondered if it was for a different chipset or something. Mine is Oreo on a PX5
[Android Head-Units] Steve-f30:
I can confirm you are not the only one! Same issue here with iOS 12 beta 4. Unfortunately the issue is not resolved in beta 5.

I did see there is a new firmware out there for the Box, obviously it doesn't want to download it from the app. Anyone who knows where to find it online or can share it?
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
I wonder if Apple broke CarPlay or if they just countered the method that zjinnova was using.
[Android Head-Units] quatro4u:
By the software you are using, you have the white one.

The black one that I received is using zbox and it works with ios 12 beta 6