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[Android Head-Units] merewood bebox:
The only thing this system needs is for the dongle to use the headunits GPS if it has one. Would take the power of the phone so I can charge more quickly

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I think the easiest way to prove this is to check permission. The autokit app or the autobox app do not request android to provide location. So passing GPS data along is impossible as it doesn't even have access to it
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
It sounds more like the CPU is overheating to me. PX5 units are notorious for it. Try to install a CPU temp app and monitor what is happening. Make sure you get an app that shows all cores or shows the highest temp core. Alternately you can install the xposed CPU tweak which puts it into the status bar.
[Android Head-Units] meresgr:
I have the BLACK dongle which came with ZBOX.

The unit is now not working with my android 9 car stereo and zbox 4.5.7 (complains about some missing libraries) and phone not recognized.

Is the firmware listed here compatible with my device?
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
I'll give it a go next time I go for a long drive. Quite frustrating it only happens when using the wireless method though. I wonder what's causing it to use so much of the head units resources.
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
A PX5 without active cooling can sit on the edge of overheating anyways. Could be that the new app just works it a bit harder than the old one since it is having to handle a wireless stack. Given that some units reboot several times in a row it rules out RAM to me. RAM is cleared on the first reboot. The CPU remains hot and the unit could sit in a reboot loop until it cools. Lots of threads on here about active cooling. Have a nice setup in my unit which keeps the temp below 50deg C.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
I confirm that on the wireless dongle if not using Waze I have no disconnections. If I use maps and play music all is well and it stays stable. I took fotos of the board inside if someone wants to see it.

Edit: Spoke too soon. I had one disconnect with only music playing, but no reboot of the HU.
[Android Head-Units] onizuka007:
I took a drive today with wireless carplay dongle and google maps. After 15 mins my head unit (Android 7.1) turned to "No Signal" and didn't restart.

I doubt the head unit was over heating because it was not hot outside (rainy, 15 degree celcius). The head unit case was hand warm. The dongle it self was only hand warm as well.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
The top might be hand worm but the SOM board is quite hot. I noticed long time ago when I opened it for the second time. I think it needs good cooling with an opening in the case of the HU.
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
The CPU could still be very hot. Only way to tell is to get an app that accurately reads CPU temperature.
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
Exactly the same thing happens on mine after a while it just crashes and I get NO SIGNAL on the head unit,but I don't think it's overheating because it does that sometimes when it's trying to connect and that's first thing in the morning when it's still cold so got nothing to do with the dongle getting too hot.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
What’s a good app for a px5 to check temperature, no point in us all guessing it’s not that. I might as well install an app and be sure!
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Okay I don't think it's overheating that's causing this. I just turned on my car cold this morning after 12 hours of no driving and as soon as autokit completed the connection, it dropped a second later and rebooted my head unit. There's no way my unit or the dongle overheated within a span of a minute, especially in 10 degrees weather. This only seems to have been cropping up since this last firmware update for me, so hopefully it's something they can fix.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
It’s the app, nothing to do with overheating. Mine does it when it’s cold as well. Some work is needed to make the app stable.
[Android Head-Units] Viveen@cr10.nl:
Which is the best usb carplay adapter with which software. I now have zbox but its very buggy. I try to use waze but only have sound problems
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
Has anybody had any response back from the seller I've tried messaging them a couple of times but they're not responding anymore.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I'm tending to agree now as mine did it immediately, it connected started Waze (as it was running before) started playing the podcast I was listening to, then stopped playing the podcast (dab-z then started playing), then I got stuttering audio and a reboot.

Luckily after the reboot it worked fine, so I could stop waze before it rebooted again :)

I think I'll stick to just using it to play music and run waze on the head unit directly instead of via carplay. Hopefully it will get fixed in a later release.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
I have not had any problems after re installing the old firmware! Seems so much better, nondrop connections and no re starts on my head unit!
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
What old firmware did you install for the dongle or for the app?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
The original firmware that the unit came with.. ( not the app) after I downgraded for the update and I haven’t had any problems
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
Have you got a link for the original firmware so I could try it as well
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Have you updated the firmware version?

What firmware are you on?

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Have you updated the firmware version?

What firmware are you on?
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
I'm on software version:2019.05.20.1518

. box version:2019.05.17.1321
[Android Head-Units] flykarlos:
Dear all!

I did proper antenna mod.

First You have to buy antennas. It should be 2.4GHz wifi, either „integrated” with cable, or „pigtail”.

For any type of antenna You will need connector that will be soldered to motherboard of carplay dongle. It will be two U.FL connectors.

Those are small and cheap.

Another thing needed is good soldering iron or hotair (even better).

Firstly keep in mind that opening a dongle will void warranty.

There are a lot of preety small electronic elements around antena soldering pads, so be extreemly carefull.

You are doing it at Your own risk.

After opening the device You will see this:

Two black wires are default antennas. At the end a piece of white tape holds antennas together sticked to Atmel chip.

Firstly You have to unsolder antennas from points marked as „signal” on picture above.

Then it’s time to clean soldering pads from excess of soldering tin. Next step is to place ufl connectors on soldering pads and solder them one after another.

Watch out- UFL connector has four soldering legs, only one is „signal”, and it is center pin.

After soldering You will see something like this:

Then it is time to connect antennas

Put it all together back to enclosure and enjoy stable connection.

K.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Original firmware img file....

https://www.mediafire.com/file/kdw3nrpig4j5jdd/Auto_Box_Update.img/file
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
Thanks will try it out this weekend ?
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
Message from carlinke seller if your still having problems with wireless dongle to try : Choose "Compatible" option in the three working modes, meanwhile, choose " Weak" in the current option ( click the Advance option )
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Thank you so much for the antenna mod advice! Although I did not have major issues, like some have mentioned on the odd occasion I did have disconnecting issues, however I have done the modifications and all seems to be absolutely perfect! So thanks for the advice!
[Android Head-Units] kelvinnn:
For wireless CarPlay, Does anyone else get the error to “please plug in the product” after the disconnection? Happens multiple times to me with Android 7.1 and latest firmware update.
[Android Head-Units] flykarlos:
Thats perfect! I’m very happy to hear that!!

Enjoy!
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
I would test it for at least 2-3 days to make sure the issue is solved. It's true though that when I keep my phone closer I get less to no disconnects,

but even listening to music is still a challenge for the signal flow. Music stops for a second from time to time and the first connection is also unstable.

If we put these external antennas, the whole package becomes a bit more difficult to manage and easier to break. I wonder if there are smaller antennas for 2.4 GHz that we can use. Maybe even keep them inside, the box's material is plastic so that is not creating any signal loss.

I just don't get why every time we buy a Chinese product of this kind we need to tune it to make it work.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
When I have taken apart basic ‘rubber duck’ antenna in the past it’s just been a bit of wire, so actually no different from what’s inside. Probably the fact the 2 antenna are so close could be more of the issue., so extending them just gives better separation I expect.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
I was thinking the same way but then I thought it uses Bluetooth only in the beginning to establish the connection. After that it’s only the WiFi antenna.

Another thing I thought is the wire length. If I remember correctly the antenna length should be 31,23 mm or in other words a quarter of the wave length. I didn’t mesure when I had mine open. It would be nice if someone has his open and mesure the wires.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Id like to know how you guys get on with it after extending the antennas. I went for a drive today, didn't use compatible setting as it makes the quality awful but tried it with weak charging mode and I had a reboot after about an hour. also had a disconnect but no reboot at one point. I still think it's something they could fix with software. I've not tried rolling back firmware yet either so please let me know how thats working for you also
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I can't see the weak charging option having anything to do with it. Thats just going to determine how much current it will pass through to the USB port for plugged in phones.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Hi guys, I don’t know if anyone else tried it yet, but I had a quick play about with ios13 beta today, CarPlay looks really good and functions pretty well, although there is a little skipping on some tracks that didn’t seem to be there in ios 12! But apart from that! Looking good!! ?
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Are there any visual changes to carplay with iOS 13?
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
Major changes. Quite a few write ups on the net. Side by side apps is finally here :)
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Yep just had a look. Looks brilliant and I've wanted this for ages. I hate being on motorway and having to switch from maps to music if I want to skip through quickly as it's quite dangerous anytime you need to interact with the screen. I'm not on the developer program but I might just put myself on the public beta when it releases for this. Hopefully they've made some behind the scenes enhancements for wireless carplay to improve stability and connection speed as from what I've read even the BMW wireless carplay isn't the most stable
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
I've been overcoming the maps limit by using the Android version of google maps which minimizes to a small rectangle on the bottom right and overlays on top of the carplay window. Everything is triggered by voice (OK google to navigate and Hey Siri for everything else) and there is no stuttering with music or nav.

Also signed up for the beta. Will probably wait for the third beta to drop though as the first two are usually horrible to use.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Ah that's a pretty smart workaround. Unfortunately maps runs like crap on my head unit and I'd need to tether my phone, which I can't do whilst using wireless carplay.
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
Just had a message from seller who said that there should be an update coming sometime next week to try and solve this wireless issue most of us are having.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Awesome, I will stay on latest firmware until then. It's been a while since that last update so hopefully they've spent that time testing everything
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
And Hopefully then we can enjoy wireless CarPlay ?
[Android Head-Units] mitchellsx:
Is this the wireless adapter most people are using ? Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Looks like it

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32983926178.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32983926178&aff_trace_key=cd0a3ee7a6444195a9bb740f866101c2-1445061998912-09883-66EiYvz3Z&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=5952amp-rJmoh-wcIJvlEzV-HwLWGw1560011695573
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
After the dongle disconnected HU rebooted having used waze for only about 20 seconds, I decided to try apple maps. It didn’t disconnect. I have only done a few short journeys (15 mins) since but ran apple maps all the time and it’s been fine.

I wonder if anybody else can confirm the same? I’ll have to try with google maps, just to see if it’s only but it if I don’t get any disconnects with apple maps then I’ll use that instead of waze.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
I use Google maps all the time so it's the same with that. I am going to be going on a 1 hour drive tomorrow so will test apple maps and see what happens. I don't think there would be a difference though but I'll give it a go anyway. I'd like to use apple maps as I get the turn by turn directions on my Apple watch as well but I've always been a Google maps user so just stick with that whenever I can. Apple maps is nowhere near as bad as it used to be, though google maps is good for traffic and reroutes when there's closures and stuff which is a godsend
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
It’s quiet possibly coincidence that I have not had a disconnect since swapping to apple maps, that’s why I wanted some other people to try it out, thanks :)

Look forward to hearing your results.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Forgot to update yesterday but I drove an hour to and from somewhere yesterday using apple maps the whole way. On my way there I had no issues at all. On my way back I had a disconnect about 10 minutes into my journey but it reconnected again and was fine for the rest of the journey. Didn't have any reboots.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Is it only me or on the first beta of iOS 13 the music is stuttering? Looks like more work is needed. If connected wired, no issues at all.

I’ve set up a test environment on my Mac with an android virtual machine so I can test for longer periods of time.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Interesting, so on a very limited data set it does look like it behaves a lot better with Apple maps for some reason. I wonder if its a lot more efficient with the screen updates than Waze / Google. So less data being shipped over the link at any time.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Maybe but as you said it's a VERY limited data set to go off. These dongles behave to erratically to base it off just that, deffo needs more testing. Realistically I won't be using apple maps until maybe this weekend if I end up going anywhere, so we could do with others testing. Even if it's just testing over a long commute. My commutes only 5 minutes so not much point in me doing it.
[Android Head-Units] danutHD:
Hello!

I have recently updated my HU firmware to Android 9 and now all I see in AutoKit app is a gray screen. I have a unit with 1024x600 display. Whit android 8 and previous versions of 9 everything was running ok. Now, after updating to 20190528 version of android, AutoKit.apk shows gray screen. I have sound, but no video. If I set AutoKit to compatible mode, I have video, but in low res and with a lot of lag.

has anyone experienced this before?? I use the latest AutoKit apk, a white dongle with up to date firmware and an iPhone with all stable updates to date.
[Android Head-Units] Tonny-dk:
I have the same issue. Have tried to downgrade but nothing helps.
[Android Head-Units] itsretro:
Does anyone have the same startup problem as me? When I turn on my HU the apk does not always recognize the usb dongle. Sometimes it works several times in a row, sometimes it does not work at all.

Anyone knows what I am doing wrong?

The dongle gets juice since I can charge my phone.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] danutHD:
I have tried multiple 201805 android firmwares and nothing. I have written to the seller of the dongle, but I do not think that he will be able to do something. I have tried multiple previous versions of AutoKit and none worked. :(

Will probably have to wait for new updates
[Android Head-Units] itsretro:
can anyone tell me how to update the dongle? the apk is up to date but when i press update box, nothing happens, just "NaN". It still has a 2018 firmware on it.
[Android Head-Units] Sudupe:
I have the last carlinkit wireless versiond and with autokit I have problems with product no detected
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
I have the same issue with the music, I also have a friend with the same issue... tried it again with a phone using iOS 12 and all perfect! It’s got to be the beta!
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Sorry I’m not following which message you replied to. What issue do you have that iOS 12 fixes?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Music stuttering!
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Yes, I have a second phone with iOS 12 and the music is fine. It's the beta.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Ok I had considered installing the beta to see what the new CarPlay was like, but I’m pretty wary about very early beta releases, it might be better by the time the public beta comes out. Even apple warn you off it at this stage to be fair with a note about thrill seekers might want to wait.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Yep I'm waiting until public beta and I'm testing in a second device, once the betas are stable enough I'll try my main device. This wireless carplays got enough issues as is without beta software making it worse [emoji23]
[Android Head-Units] danutHD:
Considering the issues with the wired dongles and android 9, should I invest in a wireless dongle?? If so... what should I buy?? All I want is to be able to keep it updated and connection to be as stable as possible.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
I've got an S8 with android 9 that I can test with the wireless dongle if you like? I don't know whether you can do wireless android auto as I'm sure I read it was wired only. There's one that somebody linked above from carlinke, buy that one.
[Android Head-Units] danutHD:
All my work is done on osx and remotely in osx/linux/windows servers so it was a natural choice for me to use an iPhone as well. All my other devices are droids so I am interested only in Carplay for now. Thank you for your reply.

I will search for the link you mentioned. Thank you again
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Ah sorry just realised you were talking about the head unit when you said android 9 and not the phone you wanted to use with the dongle. My head units only on 7.1 I'm afraid so I couldn't comment on any issues with 9.0
[Android Head-Units] scottferg:
Did it allow you to select with the idrive controller? it allows me to scroll left and right through car play however to select anything i have to touch the screen
[Android Head-Units] tonyarnold:
Does anyone know how to get back to the settings screen without disconnecting the connected phone? I am struggling with getting it to switch between my wife and my iPhones with wireless CarPlay.
[Android Head-Units] danutHD:
Found out what I was doing wrong on my wired carplay dongle and Autokit. Since updating to my HU to Android 9, carplay stopped working. I discovered this happened because I did not turn on the toggle that allow video to be played while driving. I think I have some wires I should check behind the dash.
[Android Head-Units] dchuraman:
iOS 13 beta is horrible for music. Stuttering constantly. Wireless connection had been pretty solid before. I’ve whatsapped the developer to ask about a later software version but haven’t heard back yet
[Android Head-Units] Sudupe:
Any way to make a recovery with the dongle?

Since I did my first conection and it got bloqued, the wireless 5gen carlinkit dongle Its like briked and its not recogniced by autokit. I tried many things with no succes.

Thanks for the help
[Android Head-Units] foxi1984:
I‘d like to purchase one of these Carlinkit Wireless CarPlay Dongles. Is it still unstable like mentioned a few pages before? Or is it more stable with one of the recent software updates?

Some users said that disconnections appeared in case of using Waze and/or Google Maps but not with Apple Maps? Still the same issue? How about Sygic?

Is Siri working fine with this Dongle? Does anybody know whether Hey Siri is recognized by the original car microphone or by the iPhone?
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
There is an option to select the car microphone in the settings page, hey Siri works fine for me.
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
Hey siri uses the phone mic. Same is true for any calls that get made.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
Fair enough, It works well with my phone in my pocket and music playing, so I’m happy either way..
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
Agreed. The mic system on the latest iDevices is very good.
[Android Head-Units] foxi1984:
Ok got it. But what about the stability? Is it worth to pay the extra money or should I go with the wired Dongle?
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
I don't own one but from the forum threads the current stability is not so great. These manufacturers tend to do active development on the apk and firmware though so I imagine it will improve with time. The wired version also had quirks when it was first released.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Currently not the most stable but not terrible either. It tends to work for at least an hour before it either disconnects or reboots you. With it being the newest product Devs will keep it up to date and hopefully get these problems fixed. In fact I'm pretty sure we were supposed to be getting an update around now... Anyone who's talking to the Devs chase them for the update?
[Android Head-Units] foxi1984:
Does anybody know whether I still can connect my iPhone to a WiFi hotspot I’ve got in my car or is the WiFi used by the Dongle?

And secondly, how about the Bluetooth? Would like to continue using the OEM Bluetooth rather than playing music via head unit‘s AUX. AUX sound very crappy, at least in my case. Thanks in advance.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
The WiFi is used for CarPlay, if you connect to a hotspot it will disconnect from CarPlay.

Music of course works via CarPlay so you would not need aux or Bluetooth for that.
[Android Head-Units] foxi1984:
No, I meant I can play music either via the AUX of my head unit or via OEM Bluetooth. Currently I am using the wired CarPlay Dongle only to show the apple content on my head unit. But the music plays via OEM Bluetooth that is connected to my iPhone.

Just wanted to make sure that connecting my iPhone to the OEM Bluetooth will be possible with the wireless dongle while CarPlay is shown on my head unit?!
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I see, I can’t say I have tried, but the Bluetooth is only used to initiate the WiFi connections so I don’t see why not. Bluetooth never worked on my HU for any satisfactory manner.
[Android Head-Units] Xcaptain:
Hey folks, carlinkit user here... I’m on version 05.17, 05.20 for the box and apk, respectively.. are those the latest versions?

Been having the apk quit/reboots when I use Google Maps—Apple Maps is not an option where I drive—looks like this relates to the heavy graphics? Anyone manage to fix this problem? I never had any problem when I use it wired, though.

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I use the Dasaita. When OEM BT is connected, and wired for CarPlay, the OEM BT UI is active during telephony (including Siri queries). It kinda annoyingly covers the home button on the CarPlay UI, so I no longer pair it, but connect through CarPlay.