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[Android Head-Units] jfontenot06:
I just installed the autokit apk using http://121.40.123.198:8080/AutoKit/AutoKit.apk. Carplay works great but my FM radio app on the Head Unit will only play music for a few seconds and then stops. When i uninstall the Autokit APK the FM radio works again.

Any suggesstions?
[Android Head-Units] VBA_Dev:
Anyone else noticed that the volume does not return to normal after a navigation prompt?

Also, I constantly get an android setting prompt to “allow drawing over other apps” when starting the app which is just for the accessibility button. Really annoying.
[Android Head-Units] budalb:
I remember somebody has done that. I haven't tried it yet. There are USB hubs which use 12V DC input.
[Android Head-Units] taim99:
does the white one has any option for steering wheel controls?
[Android Head-Units] darkside212:
not that I'm aware of.

their might be an option using an xposed module, but I haven't tried anything.
[Android Head-Units] solhaga:
Carplaybox is restarting it self somtimes why??
[Android Head-Units] MacConsult:
Which model do you have?
[Android Head-Units] solhaga:
The white model

from newfrog
[Android Head-Units] AnotherWRX:
I am using the white dongle by Joying with zBox 4.1.1. The app connects to the dongle, but then sits on "Phone Not Found"

Any ideas?
[Android Head-Units] a.sielski:
i have the white linke dongle and im having the problem with updating the firmware. it says it corrupt on a pc and on the head unit it doesnt update.

ive contacted the seller to see if they know anything
[Android Head-Units] JayNornIron:
Hi, can someone point me in the direction of the latest AutoCarPlay firmware?

Also am I correct in thinking Zbox, basically works the same? Or does it depend on the dongle?

Is Zbox any better than autocarplay?
[Android Head-Units] AnotherWRX:
If anyone is having this issue, I resolved it by using a powered USB hub. I powered the hub though the 12v cigarette lighter. I have the joying z-link plugged into the hub. Steering wheel controls work.

The new issue is that i have to unplug everything, and re-plug it in when I start the car.
[Android Head-Units] MacConsult:
What headunit are you using?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Hi guys, I have the white dongle, but I can’t seem to get Siri to work properly.... I don’t think the unit picks up the mic in my head unit! May I ask if anyone has ideas??

Many thanks
[Android Head-Units] JayNornIron:
Can anyone confirm if the app uses the internal mic of the unit or the external mic? Is there a setting to change this?
[Android Head-Units] Osman31ci:
I have the same issue. I can't get the voice control to work at all man. I have it connected to my iPhone. SIRI cannot hear my voice. The app (AutoPlay) cannot detect my voice or any microphone (internal/external).

When I have bluetooth connected, it pulls up the Bluetooth app to listen to my voice, then it works. But then it randomly disconnects from it and then it cannot detect my voice. I would always need to re-run the Bluetooth app and then it works. But it does not stay connected. What can I do?*
[Android Head-Units] j529h:
I have a 2012 S63. Will this item work in my vehicle. I still have the factory radio in my vehicle.
[Android Head-Units] WEZANGO:
I've bought white one from joying. The thing is, my steering wheel next and previous song controls sometimes work and sometimes not. Are there any fix for that? Also I have steering wheel buttons bind setting, but when I choose one of the options and press key on wheel it waits a little bit and says there was an error. Anybody got in touch with manufacturer and talked about that issues maybe?

Yeah, my HU is Sofia 3GR
[Android Head-Units] Tabs78:
Which version of software have you?
[Android Head-Units] WEZANGO:
Sorry, forgot to add it. Its 4.1.1
[Android Head-Units] Tabs78:
Is it Android software version?i mean the apk version
[Android Head-Units] WEZANGO:
Yes, it is Apk version 4.1.1

My android version is 6.0.1
[Android Head-Units] inf.jason:
I have this problem! I need help too...
[Android Head-Units] VBA_Dev:
I contacted the makers at carlinkitcarplay.com and because I bought it from eBay, they are not interested in offering support. Awful company.
[Android Head-Units] mtoldfield:
Hi all,

I've ended up at this thread from a Google search so hopefully I'm in the right place.

I've recently purchased an Android Auto USB dongle for my Android-based headunit. It's an ADC BMW ID7 headunit running a variant of Android 10. It's a 10.25" wide screen, I'm not entirely sure of the resolution it's running but I'm going to have a bit of a dig through the settings later to see if I can find it.

The dongle I've purchased is an "AutoKit" dongle and runs using the app of the same name. When I connect my Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra running Android 11, it all loads fine but the resolution seems a bit off. It's not bad, per se, but it doesn't seem quite right either. Everything feels either a little bit squashed or a little bit stretched. Text is the main thing I notice this with.

I had a flick through the settings in Android Auto but they seem a bit limited... so I disconnected and had a flick through the settings in AutoKit but couldn't find anything that made it better. There seems to be an option for screen size either "Big" or "Small". It was defaulted to "Small" so I changed it to "Big" but this did nothing. There was another setting, I can't remember exactly what it was called, but it had options of "Fullscreen" or "Original". This was defaulted to "Fullscreen" so I tried changing it to "Original" but this just made the entire screen go blank when plugging the phone in. I could hear my music playing through Android Auto, but I couldn't see anything so I've put this back to "Fullscreen". I think the last setting I tried changing was the first one, "Working Mode" I think it was called. It was defaulted to "Speed" to I changed it to "Fluent" which made no difference. Changed it again to "Compatible" which made it blurrier but otherwise no difference... so I've put it back to the default "Speed" option.

Is there any settings I might have missed where you can potentially set the resolution, or is it potentially a case of having to request specific resolution support from the app developer?

If it's a request to the developer, are there any contact details for the developer? The link provided to download the app was just an IP, port and APK filename so no website to pick details from

I'll dig out some more specific details but any suggestions greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance,

Mike
[Android Head-Units] lew26:
Devil's advocate. The software on your unit is pirated. Mfg could just block upgrades but no reason why they have to let you continue to use pirated software.

Your real complaint is with ebay and aliexpress.
[Android Head-Units] gamer765:
They are not obligated to provide you support if you didn't buy it directly from them or an authorized reseller. I would contact your eBay seller for support. One of the many downfalls of purchasing on eBay. It's like buying out of the back of a truck. No way to know where it came from or if it is genuine, stolen, etc. I wouldn't call them awful because of that.
[Android Head-Units] VBA_Dev:
There is no way that they don’t sell on to 3rd parties.

It’s still their genuine hardware as far as I know (I’ve updated the firmware several times and it’s not been blocked) the issue is with their autokit software that is downloaded from their website, so the fact they won’t even discuss or ask for a serial or proof that it’s genuine says it all - they couldn’t care less.

I’m in talks with the eBay seller now, and even if I do end up returning the dongle, I probably wouldn’t buy another from carlinkit because of the very poor customer service.

Also, if you check the reviews on their “genuine” Amazon site, it is littered with “dongle has been bricked because it is a knock off”, so how can you actually be guaranteed that any are genuine. The more I read about it, the more it sounds just like poor hardware/software and they just use the “knock off” thing as an excuse to get out of taking responsibility.
[Android Head-Units] gamer765:
You're correct looking at it from that point of view, but if you admit to purchasing it outside of their "official" channels, they have every right to just ignore you, even if it is a legit product. The only way to really play ball with these chinese companies is to get the items direct from them, even then, you'll probably receive minimal support at that. The next step is to be persistent with them, they are quick to dismiss support queries, they'll tell you some bs troubleshooting steps, probably in hopes that you'll get frustrated and give up. Also I would ask them where you can buy the product from officially in order to receive support, at least get that in writing. Honestly, even with the Amazon reviews claiming the genuine units got bricked, they might be knockoffs too, be wary of the seller you purchase from. There's nothing stopping a seller from selling his counterfeit goods under the genuine product listing, they'll sometimes undercut the genuine product by charging slightly cheaper or offering Prime shipping, just to make their listing pop up as default when viewing the listing. Some sellers are aware of this and modify the listing by adding pictures warning customers to be mindful of who the product is sold by to avoid counterfeits. Then there's the good ole planned obsolescence, where the product gets cloned so many times that they purposefully start bricking units, even legit ones in hopes of stopping counterfeits. From a customer standpoint, there's no way of knowing since it'll be a quiet change, a minor hardware refresh, sold with the same name and packaging. This is where they'll oblige support requests of bricked units, so long as you can verify you got it from official sources. They wont ever tell you they purposefully bricked it, they'll just send you a new refreshed unit.
[Android Head-Units] martr84:
Can anyone tell me if they experience audio lag on phone calls with wireless car-play ?

i'm getting around 2 seconds audio delay so you either end up talking over each other or the other person thinks you've gone away.

I've just bought another carlin-kit dongle in a hopes that my one was a early version of it, but its exactly the same audio delay on phone calls.

I've tried a zbox 2 dongle and that seems okay for audio lag but you can't map steering wheel controls like you can with auto-kit.

Thanks

Martin.
[Android Head-Units] lew26:
I'll sometimes order from ebay and aliexpress. Unless I'm ordering from an official mfg store I always assume my real warranty is the later of ebay/aliexpress satisfaction time or credit card charge back time limits.

PP had issues with carlink not assisting with ebay purchasers, they have the right. Assume a China mfg wanted to work with you. Cost to ship the item to China, delay of weeks (best case) and possible charge for shipping back means value of warranty is low.
[Android Head-Units] VBA_Dev:
I get that they can’t verify it’s a legit dongle because it’s from an eBay seller, but I didn’t ask for a replacement or even say there was a hardware issue. I was telling them about 2 software glitches in autokit that they should look at and fix..
[Android Head-Units] lew26:
You asked for support. They don't offer any support to customers who bought from eBay. You don't like it. I understand your point BUT carlink is entitled to enforce their policy.

I suggest you deal with your ebay seller.
[Android Head-Units] VBA_Dev:
I understand what you saying, but I didn’t ask for support really. I told them about a bug within their software. It’s up to them if they want to fix it or not, but the attitude I got back from them because I bought from eBay was unwarranted. I was genuinely not aware that you had to buy from their “official” store, but regardless, I was only telling them of a glitch - end of. Didn’t ask them to troubleshoot it, just informing them. The app still works, it’s just a startup glitch.

The eBay seller is the standard non English speaking type, that doesn’t really understand tech, never-mind android as they are telling me to set the app as “trusted” which from all of my searches only applies to installing apps from unknown sources which I had to do in the first place to install the software. So that’s going nowhere.

Im not bothered anymore, I’m keeping the dongle as it works, but the software is not the best.
[Android Head-Units] mtoldfield:
To follow on from this post, I have found that my headunit has a 1280x480 resolution display.

I had an update available on the Autokit app the other day which has fixed the issue with the "Image Scale" options. If I select "Original", then it displays more how I would expect it to... but it has large black borders to the left and right... so a decent chunk of the screen is unusable. If I select "Fullscreen", then it just stretches it wide.

While its not terrible, it's obviously a stretched image. I've added two photos to show the difference. Apologies they're from a slight distance, I couldn't get my phone any closer without unplugging it.

I have found this thread on the official Android Auto forums that suggest 1280x480 is definitely possible, it just needs the manufacturer to implement it... so if I'm understanding it correctly, this means the AutoKit app needs to support that resolution. https://support.google.com/androidauto/thread/8844203?hl=en

I have also discovered how to enable the developer options in Android Auto. The screen resolution options here do not make a difference. Well, always use 480p makes it worse... but allow up to 720p, 1080p or allow negotiation does not make a difference.

Does AutoKit support this resolution? If yes, how can I select it or is there a specific version I need to install? If no, how can I request it?

I am currently running AutoKit version 2021.01.08.1651 and box firmware version 2020.10.27.1239.

It seems this is a relatively common resolution as I've found detail of various units that run this... so it seems reasonable for the app to include this support.

Thank you,

Mike
[Android Head-Units] sev:
anyone want to buy my carlinkit wireless adaptor, its a genuine one. I switched to zbox2 and no longer need the carlinkit. PM me.

I am based in California.
[Android Head-Units] wooldogsinc:
Auto kit Android auto breaks fm radio on 8227L and YT9216 devices. Crashes the fm app after a few seconds. Anyone know a fix?
[Android Head-Units] chrjs2k:
Hi,

i have a carlinkit usb wireless dongle for Android Head Unit and some issues when I get a call it crashes CarPlay.

I have update info that a upgrade for the dongle is available but I cannot download it by car.

My firmware is from 28th Feb. 2020.

Can anyone can help me with the newest Auto_Box_Update.img please.

Thx

Chris
[Android Head-Units] joker_yss:
I'm having the same issue on my Eonon head unit. Just started today and I don't thing my Android Auto app updated in the past 2 days. No clue why this is happening.

EDIT: Android auto is still working with HUR app when connected to the non-dongle USB port.
[Android Head-Units] Maxim Kraev:
The same thing, AA is crashing (phone soft reboots) only with the dongle (tried different HUs and Raspberry running android). HUR, AA compatible HUs are working fine with the phone, also tried different phones and cables, same behavior only crashes if the carlin-kit box is used. Bought the dongle from the official Aliexpress store.
[Android Head-Units] Vischo-X:
Same here.

I use wired Carplay, and when in a call, I see that Carplay tries to use the incorporated mic in the dongle, which is in my glove box; I must pick the phone, select the bluetooth call audio source and then I can continue with the call, this for every single call. Any way to set the default to the bluetooth mic?
[Android Head-Units] Larzouz:
Hi,

same here my xiaomi redmi note 8 pro works perfectly with HU but when connected to carlinkit it keeps rebooting.

my dongle comes from official store not counterfeit.

i will try with more phones when I can ...
[Android Head-Units] Maxim Kraev:
They do not offer support even for customers who bought from official store, they will keep blaming you phone and you HU. Even you clearly demonstrated the stick issue with video of different phones and different HUs. knock-off will work of you not update it..,
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Rubbish support is standard across all of these knock off resellers.

I doubt the "official store" is anything other than a reseller.
[Android Head-Units] Maxim Kraev:
In my case rubbish support is from the official store.
[Android Head-Units] Larzouz:
In my case rubbish support is from the manufacturer directly. As you are saying they are blaming my phone although I showed the problem on different phones
[Android Head-Units] Maxim Kraev:
fix for reboot issue

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidAuto/comments/l4nccu
, Confirming uninstalling chrome update fixes the issue.
[Android Head-Units] Calvin.z34:
Hello, a quick google search got me to this form and i had to make this account.

I bought the carlinkit carplay adapter from Amazon and it hasn’t been very stable.

I am using a samsung tab a 10.1 2019 (t510). the only app i have got to work is the supplied app. Some older apps with firmwares i have installed still do not want to work. I have tried zbox, autoplaybox, etc.

Sometimes it will connect for one second then disconnect, sometimes it will play one song and end within the last 8-0 seconds left.

I need any supplied apps to be vertical compatible.

PS:

Yes its rooted, yes its above 4.4.4, and yes its an oem apple cable.
[Android Head-Units] Vischo-X:
I'm having the same problem with my Android 9 head unit and my iPhone. The problem is the dongle; just make this simple test, unplug it. I bet that your audio apps will no longer close. Plug it again and you'll see the problem back. I notified the manufacturer, recommended a couple of changes in the Autokit config, but neither resolved the problem, and they stopped replying -I even sent them a video showing this behavior. Apparently the only workaround will have to extend the usb to the center console in order to have it handy so I can plug and unplug the box when needed. Not very happy with that.
[Android Head-Units] Calvin.z34:
So you also have the problem of your dongle disconnecting when listening to music from your phone? Was their any stable version that i can downgrade too? How about dongle firmware?
[Android Head-Units] Vischo-X:
In the Autokit app config there's an option that redirects all audio through bluetooth, I think it goes something like "Audio channel (beta)" and the options are Bluetooth and Box. That option appears after you let it update; if you just install the apk in the address it will install an older version that doesn't offer that option, so if you updated and don't want it, just delete Autokit and install it again from the original link and don't update.

I enabled that audio channel option and that corrected the problem of showing you Carplay as an audio source in the phone during a call and setting it as default, but the audio from Apple Music or similar then goes through your iPhone speakers instead of the HU speakers.

The problem setting Carplay as audio source during a call, for me at least, was that the mic had something like 3-5% of the normal sensibility, the caller says that they hear me like underwater facing down lol, I thought maybe the box had a mic and couldn't hear me well as it's in the glove box, but my box is the one without mic. Looking at the phone, in the audio source I saw speaker, bluetooth -head unit- and Carplay, and Carplay was by default enabled, so for every call I had to pick the phone up, change the source to bt and only then I could sustain a normal conversation. That Audio Channel option resolved that, but instead created the problem of not redirecting the music to the head unit.

In the end I left that audio channel option in "box" and somehow my iPhone learned that I preferred to use bt instead of carplay as default and is working fine now. But I think it's a messy app, with very unclear options and after all not sorting out all the problems. For instance, for every call, the head unit's bt phone app will lay over carplay displaying that answer/hang up popup over the carplay call screen. When using carplay if I press the answer button in the steering wheel in order to display the call history, that bt phone app will take over, minimizing carplay, unless I'm actually answering a call, in which case it does what it expected. Probably Autokit requires more privileges in order to totally take over as it should, not sure, but when you have native carplay in your head unit the only way out is the exit button, all the rest is owned by carplay.

Well, at least now I have carplay, before buying the carlinkit I didn't, although not working as seamless as it does in enabled factory head units.
[Android Head-Units] Calvin.z34:
That’s not my problem.

My problem is when I use CarPlay, I play music through Apple Music and when a song ends/is about to end, the dongle decides it’s time to stop working and returns to the please insert product screen
[Android Head-Units] Vischo-X:
That sounds a bit trickier. Let us know what do you find!
[Android Head-Units] Vischo-X:
Have you already tried to switch to compatibility working mode and lowering the charging mode to weak instead of strong?
[Android Head-Units] Larzouz:
I confirm this works for me.

no more reboot without chrome.
[Android Head-Units] jefbuan:
Hi , we have the same problem. calls through carplay had my callers complain , but when I press car's bt on my iphone , they stop complainig..also siri on carplay doesnt hear me well when im talking , whereas my google assistant app in my headunit works pretty well..I think the autollink app needs some tweaking
[Android Head-Units] joker_yss:
I can confirm this as well on a PX30 unit. I was able to make mine work by disabling the Chrome app entirely. I didn't use Chrome anyway so doesn't hurt me.

I do have a question about Eplay/autokit app though. My android auto google maps never goes into dark mode which usually should happen at sunset or be controlled by the headlamp. I have the day/night set to auto in my Eplay app settings.
[Android Head-Units] Larzouz:
Support has shared an update of the dongle firmware that is supposed to fix the issue.

not yet available as in app upgrade yet
[Android Head-Units] yamate55:
Honestly I am just going to give up on using AA and just use HereWeGo navigation and spotify directly on my head unit I think the best course of action for anyone that wants an aftermarket Android Auto or Carplay solution is to use another dongle brand like Zlink / generic non brand and to not update them or just use a head unit with it built in like a Joying.

Carlinkit are clearly an awful company and autokit is terrible software.

I think the best solution of all though is to use a branded Pioneer, Sony, Alpine or Kenwood aftermarket head unit since a lot more care and attention will have been put into building them and even though they cost more, they will pay dividends since they are likely to have fewer bugs, will have an actual warranty and will offer third party support.
[Android Head-Units] lew26:
I gave up with the adapter I bought with my HU.

I would up with the software solution (android auto).

[Android 4.1+] HeadUnit Reloaded for Android Auto with Wifi

This Threader is a Spin-off of the original: [Android 4.1+] Headunit for Android Auto - 160117 - Self Mode+ other fixes, x86, 720p by the late :crying: @mikereidis. App links: https://www.b3itlabs.com/prod.php?id=1 PlayStore...

xdaforums.com

It's a paid ($5) app. I'm using it with a USB connection. Works best with a short, quality cable.

I have no relationship with the product or author. It works reasonably well for me.