yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] krafty808:
Autokit.apk

For what it is worth, I bought 2nd hand the white Carlinkit (Model CPC200-Auto-CC) and on the box it referred to another apk, namely "autokit" which software version is: 2018.09.21.1609

http://121.40.123.198:8080/autokit/autokit.apk

Maybe this can be of any help for people who have the white version, I don't know if all these apk's like autoplaybox, zbox & autokit are interchangeable with the white and black version ? Further I don't have any firmware information, a bit lost how this works.

As far as I know, there isn't an app available yet, I do know that in the US there seems to be an app called Gracenote (don't know this here in our the Netherlands) and they developed this. But it seems that they only provided it to the car manufacturers. So we'll have to wait till it's available for us all ?
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I can tell you that with the black dongle as soon as the ZBox app starts it takes over the audio, so there is no way to have any other app that plays audio running in the background.
[Android Head-Units] michaelmiata89:
firmware box version needed

Can you please upload/link me to the firmware version of box. I just bricked mine I think:(
[Android Head-Units] JonnyFoxtrot:
Are the two apps interchangable between the two coloured boxes? I.e zbox with white dongle/autobox with black?
[Android Head-Units] kevkranker:
I have a Joying HU and the only work around I have for now:

1. Start the ZBox app without my phone plugged

2. Start the radio playing.

3. Switch back to the ZBox app.

4. Plug phone in.

Good luck.
[Android Head-Units] michaelmiata89:
Can somebody please post a link or a file with firmware version 2018.09.21.1435. I’ve been in contact with the supplier but he can’t send a link for firmware. I unfortuneatly loaded the wrong firmware version from some posts before..
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I doubt it, but why not install ZBox and let us know how you get on.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
New update for white dongle but still no next/previous buttons working on steering control...

I appreciate all the effort being made to the updates, but I would have though that would be a main feature to sort....
[Android Head-Units] Mrschenker:
Ingaven a zbox CarPlay z1 white dongle. The Connection works great, but i also have problems with choppy music when i use Maps of another app in the background. Yesterday when im almost throw the dongle in the trashcan, i found out then when i go to developer mode and choose the last option (reset freqentilimits of shortcutmanager) the problem disapears! Then when i played with it is works great, but when i restart the car or open many app’s the problem is back again. Help!
[Android Head-Units] chris2x:
hi, i just got my dongle (cpc200-auto ca), and i can't get it to work on my head unit. when i plug it, my head unit does not recognise it. when i plug my device in, it charges for a short moment, then stops. when i plug it into a power outlet, the same behavior is experienced. i'm using a WinCE head unit though, so i'm thinking if there's a way to simulate it on say my laptop. thoughts?
[Android Head-Units] zurwaq:
you do know its only for android, right?
[Android Head-Units] chris2x:
i know it's hardly been tested, but i still hoped that since the literature says it's compatible with certain WinCE head units, plus there are binaries for WinCE, that it must work for WinCE. :)

going to give it one more go later... otherwise i guess an "upgrade" to an Android head unit is in order.
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
Not true. It also supports winCE. Read back in this thread for success stories and winCE executables.
[Android Head-Units] zurwaq:
interesting...

well then im sorry for my comments... :)
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
I’m ow more confused and frustrated.. I have a dasaita v600 HU PX5 and I have the white dongle, still not able to use next/ previous feature on it since vers: 1744 (I think) I am running the latest which is 2018.09.26:0918.

I tried on an ownice c500 HU and all the software from 1744 up to present work with next/previous......

Is this something to do with my head unit or the software for the dongle? As stated I was able to on version: 0344 & 1744 but now since all the other updates I have been in able.... I sonwosh this could be sorted! ☹️
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Sorry...... I lied.... Wes: 2018.05.17.1344 is the only version where next/previous from my steering control work ?
[Android Head-Units] hadryan2000:
Which version of Rlink you have ?
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
The one major downside to this is the steering wheel controls. I currently have to use a seperate bluetooth remote attached to my steering wheel in order to change tracks and play/pause. I'm not sure why they havent added this back yet as it seems it was working on a previous update. Also I have noticed that google maps doesnt go dark when it is night time with the setting set to automatic. I'm not sure if this was an issue with apple maps as I cant remember ever using apple maps at night. Does anyone know what it uses to check that it is night time? It definitely doesnt use the headlights like it does in my friends car who has Carplay as standard. It doesnt seem to use the time either as it was about 2AM when I last tried google maps and it didnt switch over to dark mode.
[Android Head-Units] phantomreef:
I actually have the carplay usb dongle connected to my WinCE Headunit, just so happened that I 've tested the dongle on two Android tablets lying around at home.

Anyhow, I think an OTG cable + power is the way to go.

As for what tablet to use, I have no idea actually, however, there are a lot of folks I see in the forums using Nexus 7 tablets as replacement for their car stereo systems.

cheers! :)

---------- Post added at 09:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:40 AM ----------

are you able to launch/run the app on your headunit?

When I first got the carplay dongle, the main issue I had was that I'd have to replug/unplug the dongle for it to get recognized then sometimes it just freezes my headunit.

Turns out, the USB port on my WinCE headUnit cannot give out enough juice to the dongle and my iPhone. So the solution was a USB splitter with 1-female end and 2-male end [one end with data and power, the other with no data]. I connected the dongle between the HU and the usb splitter.

anyhow, here are links to where I got the executable files.

http://121.40.123.198:8080/Autokit/AutoKit-WINCE.rar

http://121.40.123.198:8080/Autokit/WinCE_AutoKit.rar
[Android Head-Units] WEZANGO:
What developer mode do you mean? On android head unit or your CarPlay dongle app has this kind of developer mode?
[Android Head-Units] igomd:
Folks I have 2 “Carlinke” Dongles CP200, I white one that works with AutoPlay app and a Black one that works with ZBox

None of them are working, two different headunits, a PX5 and T3.

Both worked for while, without the Y adapter, but nowdays the dongles are not recognized by the Apps.

It’s seems like a malfunctions with the usb male cable.

Anyone had something like this?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
I had problems with the white dongle, get disconnecting, then eventually stopped working completely.. I was advosed to try buy Apple their actually lightening / usb cable and never had a problem since!
[Android Head-Units] enistasci:
Hi,

I had a problem with usb connection of my head unit, connection often broke between iphone and autokit, I used original usb lightning cable. I went to the place where I bought the my head unit, the original usb input of the vehicle was broken, the alternative usb output was fitted, the connection is now ok. Maybe Do you have a similar problem?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
That’s what I originally though.... I got a new connector from my hu manufacturer but still the same problem... then as I said, changed it for an Apple lead and no problems!
[Android Head-Units] enistasci:
How to get to the latest versions apk and box image file?

Does anyone have an apk update for white dongle?

I can't update it within the app itself.

Can anybody find the final versions of Autokit.apk and AutoBox_Update.img?

How to get to the latest versions apk and box image file?
[Android Head-Units] igomd:
Using apple original Cable for CarPlay

Using a decent microusb cable for AndroidAuto

The dongles are not getting recognized by the App, even without the phone connected.

Tried two HU, different USB ports.

Doubt stand on lack of power or dongle usb male problem.

Any thoughts?

Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk

---------- Post added at 02:35 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:32 PM ----------

You do install the any version of AutoPlay, them conect your HU to a Wi-Fi and plug the dongle on HU without the phone. Go to settings, check for update, first update the software than the dongle firmware

Zbox works the same way

Besides looking the same, some dongles work only with AutoKit apk and other with Zbox Apk

AutoKit Apk

http://www.carlinke.com/down/

Ps. Didn’t realized that you already tried updating using the app interface

Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Is this the same as AutoPlayBox apk?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Downloaded Vers: 2018.10.18.0933 of autobox today, somebux foxes I believe.....

Anyway I didn’t notice any changes, until I turned the volume up and down, and whilst the volume image was still on the screen it did allow me to skip to next track and previous track, but only after I had changed the volume.. when the volume image went off then next and previous didn’t work... strange i thought ?.....

Now my unit is a dasaita px5 with the gold icon ui, that has the sidebar.... so I went into the build prop in systems... (my device is rooted) and changed the side bar too “false” restarted the unit and bingo... the next and previous worked!! Revered what I have just did and again, not working.... very strange.... the software precious.... 344 I think worked without doing this..... I wish this could get sorted, properly because I really like the sidebar!
[Android Head-Units] chris2x:
Thanks! the first file (i think) worked like a charm. i actually ended up returning the previous AutoBox unit and replaced it with another one - this time the unit had a different model name on the side (i can't remember offhand, but definitely not auto).

the only annoyance i now have is that the audio controls of the HU do nothing to change the volume of the CarPlay and that the GPS doesn't seem to get a decent lock (not sure if it's using my HU's GPS or my phone's)...
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
How did you manage to get it updated? Mine keeps failing the update. Have you got a link to the file or could you export the APK and upload here?
[Android Head-Units] sssshake:
Did you figure anything out? I'm in the same situation.

Can you tell me which exact module you had before, the slower one? I would consider slower if it does support the idrive controls.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
I just did they update via WiFi... sorry, no I don’t have the link!
[Android Head-Units] Mrschenker:
I used a developer app on the head unit. But even now that don't work anymore. What's very strange is when i used the usb CarPlay dongle it's jitters sometimes, and sometimes it's works fine. But i use the youtube app every works fine, and i think the youtube app uses more cpu/gpu and ram, than the usb CarPlay dongle. I so sick of this head unit!!! I want to trow it away:( (i'm sort for my bad english)
[Android Head-Units] pwood999:
[EDIT]

Hi All,

I just received the Joying Z-Link dongle from their EU warehouse, but there's no details of what App to use. Head Unit is Intel Sofia JY-UMS03N2

Which app should I install for this dongle ?

Figured it out. The Joying zbox app (v4.1.5) was in the Jan 26th 2018 head unit firmware update, BUT it doesn't detect the dongle. I then tried various apk links in this thread, and found the V4.5.7 APK from Post #340 seems to work.

I still have the same issue with FM or DAB Radio cannot run in background when Zbox is running in foreground. Hopefully somebody will figure out a fix for this.

Lastly, if I'm listening to DAB or FM Radio with Zbox in background the carplay mode does come to front for incoming calls, but does not switch back to radio when calls end. . . .shame.

Thanks,

Pete
[Android Head-Units] snobrd4life:
Does anybody else experience the follow with their CarPlay dongle?

-static/distortion/echo during voice calls?

-For FaceTime audio and/or VOIP calls, other caller cannot hear any sound?

Not sure if maybe my dongle is not getting enough power through 1.5A USB port. I am using the white Carplay USB-dongle (CPC200-CMAP) that uses AutoKit APK instead of ZBOX or AutoBox. Running latest firmware and software versions updated through the app.

I'm tempted to think that it might be that I need to insulate the USB connections? Already using stock Apple USB to Lightning cable, but figure that maybe the dongle USB connector needs more shielding? Audio such as Pandora or Spotify have no distortion at all, just for the other caller.

Would like to know if anybody else has experienced these issues and if have found fixes for them. Are these common for other (stock)CarPlay solutions?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] nutellabug:
Always newest firmware, but I guess it's for the white one. http://112.74.112.110/download/

Sadly I've got the black one and am looking for the newest firmware. Got 4.2.0 and it's NOT compatible with ios12.
[Android Head-Units] pacsniper:
The Box Version does not match

Hello everyone

I've had my box for a few weeks now and I've been trying to get it to work but I continue to encounter a "Box version does not match" in both mine and my girlfriends cars.

I've been using another white box (looks exactly the same as the new one) and the old one works fine on both cars.

I've tried different APKs but nothing. Any help would be appreciated

I even tried updating the firmware but still says the same thing
[Android Head-Units] dkreighbaum70:
Newbee here

Just want to drop a line to say THANKS! I recently purchased a ZBox dongle and had a couple issues with it, mainly the show video while driving option. My recent version for the APK is 4.5.13-hd-cp-cl-st and ZBox version 4.2.0

Eveything is working great with my Eonon 8151 running 7.1, directly connected to one of 2 USB cords from the HU.

I am a bit concerned about the version differences. If they ain't broke, dont fix it!

I am following this thread for info almost daily. HA!
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
I just got mine updated to the latest version which is 2018.10.26 I think as of right now and I get the complete opposite of your steering wheel control issue. My controls for previous and next are now working which is great. The only time it won't respond is if the volume control is on screen so I have to wait for that to go away first. Weird issue
[Android Head-Units] igomd:
I got a lot of Suttering with Google Maps / Waze and music on background. Wheen I return to Music app, there is no suterring.

I got a PX5 unit. Did some testing with a Galaxy Tab as the head unit and no Suttering.
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
I’ve ordered a white USB carplay dongle which use the autoplay software.

They’ve given me a link to download the autoplay apk, but its dated 20171227.

How do I update the box to the latest firmware using the files in this link?

112.74.112.110/download/

Thanks :)
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Hi guys, I ordered one of these dongles, but seams like I have an issue. I'm using it with a PX5 MTCD_KSP unit with Malaysk latest rom. When I connect the dongle it connects fine and application (zbox) says that all is good, but on the screen where the icons should appear I see only black background and nothing else. I can hear the sound when using Siri or playing music, so CarPlay is working but no image on the screen. What can I try to make it work?

I installed android 6.0.1 on a virtual machine on my mac and tried the dongle there. Guess what, it works perfect. So the problem might be in some change in Malaysk rom probably. I also tried changing the screen density, but this didn't help.

Please guys give me some advice.
[Android Head-Units] don123160:
Did you ever find the latest English version of the APK and firmware?
[Android Head-Units] bnd009:
No, I still have the Chinese 3.0.0 beta
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Can you share it?

I found the solution to my problem. You just have to enable show video while driving setting. After that all works.
[Android Head-Units] bnd009:
Here is the Chinese 3.0.0 APK
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Is anyone else experiencing constant freezes with iOS 11 on a PX5 unit?

edit: I actually ordered another device as suggested by the seller from Aliex. This one was constantly freezing on me and it was not usable at all.

I'm sure that it's a software issue, but I have no intention to wait for updates. If someone wants to try it I would sell mine.
[Android Head-Units] bnd009:
The problem is, not enough power output for a iPhone 6 Plus to activate the CarPlay output.
[Android Head-Units] don123160:
While updating the firmware on the dongle came lose and did not finish. Not the computer will not recognize the dongle now. Any suggestions? I can only see it as Gadet iap2 under USB now. Not sure if it's a driver issue? Any help would be great.
[Android Head-Units] bass_rock:
Mine did the same thing but when plugged into the deck carplay works. So idk if thats an issue. There are actually two upgrades you need to do but I have not figured out how to do the second one. And actually the link on their website turned out to be english when I installed it. https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http://zjinnova.com/

I ran the pdf through google translate but I haven't gotten the second update to work.
[Android Head-Units] budalb:
Here is the english version of 3.0 apk.
[Android Head-Units] bnd009:
Thank you.

But it doesnt work with my 3.0 Firmware. Has anyone the right Firmware for the English Version APK?

Regards

bnd009
[Android Head-Units] Mohamadruru:
it would be nice if this dongle supports video function

YouTube shows black screen but sounds ok

Netflix also the same
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
[YOUTUBE]9ohHxwyQzLg[/YOUTUBE]

Made a new video showing how to update and in the description there is the link for any updates for the dongle.

If you get a black screen go into android settings, car settings, and enable watching video while driving! It might be blocked by default!
[Android Head-Units] budalb:
Go to www.zjinnova.com

There is an updated software 3.0.4. It works for me.
[Android Head-Units] isisyodin:
I was able to update to the 3.0.4 firmware and 3.0.2 apk. I haven't been able to fully test the update, but the main problem I was having in 3.0.0 is still on 3.0.4. If I have music playing and voice prompts say from the maps app or iMessage come in, the voice is clear but the music stutters. The music does fade a bit which is good, but it also stutters which is no good.

I like the car button icon to exit out of the application. However, they should have kept the Sire button. A way to custom load an icon would be nice.

I have an iPhone 6 plus with iOS11. I was wondering if other users with other phone models are experiencing the same problem.

I will report back with any improvements in music quality and overall music level disparity with the other head unit's apps.
[Android Head-Units] budalb:
I haven’t had any issues. Maybe I haven’t been in all the scenarios. I only play music and occasionally making calls and texts. With hal9k rom, everything is perfect now.
[Android Head-Units] isisyodin:
I have a MCU: MTCD_GS_V2_56_3 based unit with stock ROM and here is what I have noticed.

The Zbox crashes after about 10 minutes of playing music. It locks up my head unit, so a reset is the only way to recover.

While the Zbox is plugged in, I sometimes lose my steering wheel controls.

I have a USB dashcam running and it crashes when the CarPlay dongle is plugged in. The camera stops working.

The volume level has been fixed. Now it is par with the rest of the native android apps.

The Siri button is gone. Its a shame because double pressing the home virtual button doesn't really work well while driving.

The dongle gets recognized as quick as version 3.0.0 IMHO. No changes.

To summarize, I am not using the dongle anymore until a new update comes out. Having to reset the head unit every time I get in the car or 10 minutes into my journey is not practical. It still needs a lot of work.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
I think even less practical is to plug in a cable every time when we have to use it. I see the newer cars now support WiFi CarPlay. That would be a good thing to have.

Anyway we did buy these and we have to be able to use them without a glitch. I even both another which the seller offered when we couldn’t solve the freezing issue on mine. Newer model, white one, smaller in size. This one works well and uses another app, not zbox. Works well and no freezes.
[Android Head-Units] budalb:
I am surprised that my experiences are so different. The dongle hasn’t crashed a single time when I play music during my hour long commute. I have made it default and don’t bother to use the native apps of the head unit.

Plugging in is not an issue for me. My phone needs charging.
[Android Head-Units] isisyodin:
I have done more testing. I found out that another app was causing issues with the zbox. I don't go out for long drives often, but I will keep an eye on it and keep reporting back.

The issue was with my DVR dash cam app. It was causing I/O issues and it seems it was also making the system UI crash constantly. The DVR dash cam uses my USB front camera.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I find I get stuttering on my px5 / Oreo unit if I go to any android app and put zbox in the background, even if its just the launcher on screen. When I return to zbox the stuttering stops. However apple maps vis zbox is fine.

So it looks like you have a choice, use your iPhone for everything, or nothing. It can't do background music. I suspect its something to do with giving background apps less priority.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Open that link on your head unit browser and click on the link right at the bottom which should be the latest file. Should be 2018.10.26

Open one of the folders and download the autoplaybox.apk file. Once the file has downloaded, click on it and install the application.

To update the firmware, put the updated firmware file on a USB stick and plug it into the carplay dongle. Open the autoplay app and plug the dongle in to the head uit. It should then do the upgrade. Theres a video of it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe69epo8Tw0

I've found the latest version on that site to be 2018.10.17 so download the .img file from that link.

Please note, I did the application update yesterday and confirm it works. I had to uinstall my current application first though. I havent yet tried the firmware upgrade, though I am going to give it a go later on today once I can confirm the latest version number. I will update the thread if I manage to get it done using this method.
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Amazing! Thank you :)
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Just to update you, I just tried updating the firmware and it has updated successfully using the method above. I can also confirm 2018.10.17 is the latest box firmware.
[Android Head-Units] nutellabug:
(Black Version)

Got the same Zbox Software and Firmware. Does not connect or charge my Phone. ios12

Already contacted the Seller but no answer.

Does anybody have a newer version?
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Thank you :)

What iphone and ios your using?
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
iPhone XS Max 512GB iOS 12.0.1
[Android Head-Units] KAOS313:
This version got me running after weeks of nothing. Weird. I don't know why this is any different than the one from the Zbox website.