yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] nickolas822:
I contacted the carlinkit company (the company that makes autolink kit and Autocar box apps) with email and this is what I got in response:

"OH, friend, we are afraid that you have bought the fake product !! This product is not our product, and it is a fake copy. We know about this product you bought, it is a fake copy by others, we are Carlinkit brand manufacturer, recently, in the market, there are someone copy our product, and their product does not support upgrade, because we have already locked the system, their product which copied our system will be locked automatically if you upgrade.

We have already showed notice in our description to inform buyers that there are some fake copy products, you can check it with our description.

We cannot help you with the product you bought, please contact the ebay seller to return the product and refund, wish our answer will helps you."

So it seems that copied dongles ONLY work with the provided app in the box (which probably is a copy of the original but customed for the dongle) and original apps lock copied dongles.

So be careful!
[Android Head-Units] Zancaf:
Now it is sure. I have written to Carlink about the problem and they answered that the dongle has been bricked by their software.
[Android Head-Units] The1Funkydragon:
Running into the same thing here

legacygt com /forums/showthread.php/nexus-7-tablet-install-dummies-guide-256557.html?p=5955325#post5957776

got the white dot too. it seems like if I boot the tablet with my phone connected, it goes straight into Android Auto mode, sets the right screen resolution, but crashes, and then does this white dot crap.

if i plug the phone in after the tablet boots, i get black bars and squished interface.

did you ever get this sorted?
[Android Head-Units] paweldev:
So guys do you recommend Carlinkit? Is it stable? What about audio quality? Or should i choose anoter adapter to get apple carplay?
[Android Head-Units] itsretro:
I have it for a year now, it's stable and has perfect audio quality.
[Android Head-Units] paweldev:
thanks for reply, do you recommend wired or wireless version?
[Android Head-Units] itsretro:
I had both, honestly I liked wired more. It's faster when connecting and it does not override the radio app when it connects to a phone automatically.

wireless is obviously more convenient, just have a phone near you and it connects.
[Android Head-Units] paweldev:
thanks, do you have this model? https://pl.aliexpress.com/item/32983926178.html
[Android Head-Units] przepior1979:
Hi. Could You post a link with newest firmware, thx in advance? :)
[Android Head-Units] blackdem0n:
Hi, where I can find the latest version of autoplaybox?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] cral:
Did you ever get your dongle CarPlay to work with the idrive? I know it was back in December but I'm curious. Mine works perfectly.
[Android Head-Units] cral:
Bimmertech software updated their mmi boxes so that Android Auto's resolution is correct. No more stretched look. Is there a coming update for these Android auto dongle to do the same?

[IMG="Android Auto Correct Resolution"]https://i.imgur.com/iUiiAyU.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
The last update to the white dongle made the app quite unstable for me. Does anyone see this as well?
[Android Head-Units] cral:
I have this one and I'm very happy with it.. I use AA.

[IMG="Carlinkit"]https://i.imgur.com/Rhkipbq.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] mumu02:
Head unit with android 4.0.4

Hi there,

Is there an apk running on android 4.0.4 for these sticks ? Many thanks in advance.
[Android Head-Units] sev:
Hey everyone. I have a CPC-200 I'm running on my MTCE running Malay's Android 6. For the most part it works good but sometimes the connection is extremely unstable. Like i'll get in the car and start it, and it will connect and pop up carplay, and as soon as I touch the touchscreen, it disconnect says 'insert product' and then it reconnects. If I touch the screen again, it will crash and reconnect over and over again. Im on the latest january 2020 firmware and latest APK.
[Android Head-Units] mcall_r:
Hey there,

I have a widescreen 10.25" aftermarket android headunit from Aliexpress. The last time I used one of these dongles, the android-auto interface was stretched out and not a native resolution for the widescreen 1920x720p display.

I wonder if they have since fixed this and added support for widescreen?
[Android Head-Units] H4MZ4:
My carlinkit is very unstable, randomly disconnect, sometimes shows “insert product” / “insert phone” when both are connected.

Used to work perfectly before ?
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
I believe there's an option if you unlock developer settings in AA to change the setting to 1080.

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Are you on the latest software and are you sure you don't need a powered USB supply?
[Android Head-Units] mnikitas:
I just installed the latest box firmware upgrade that showed up on Autoplay app and box is not recognized. It does not provide power to iphone either...

Any help? I am on vacations and need it like crazy...
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
Find the last software update (before the one you just did) online and install it via USB flash drive.
[Android Head-Units] mnikitas:
Can you explain how? I am talking about box firmware not autoplay app. When I open autoplay app it does not recognize the CarPlay adapter.
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
Yes I understand what you are talking about, the first thing you should do is unplug the dongle open autoplay and try to see if there are any update in settings for autoplay. Once done then plug the dongle in and see if it's recognized, then try to re-update the dongle firmware.

Note: If you have an off brand and not the official "carlinkit" dongle they did send a firmware update out to purposely brick counterfeit dongles in which case you should try to find any original firmware that came with your purchase.
[Android Head-Units] mnikitas:
I have already done this but no luck. The device is from ugode which is a serious supplier.

Also they told me to open the dongle case to see if there is a small light indicator when it’s connected and i have done it but no light is coming up.

Is there another way to upload firmware ? I try to connect the device to a Windows PC but nothing happens.....not even unknown device
[Android Head-Units] Novosmaxim:
Hello, friends. As a rookie, I need your help. I recently bought a KLUDE KD 12108 tesla style 64gb, DSP, Carplay.

info:

MCUVer - RL7Ac_KLD9M_dsp_F028 - BNR CY V509-11

FrameworkVer - rk3399-userdebug9PQ2A.190305.002

eng.work2.20200509.195418 test-keys

OSVer - 9 Sat May 9 11:12:56 CST 2020

APPVer - 20200515-1024*768 - 960-kld

Nandflash - 64,00G

RAM - 3G/4G

BTVer - SD_carplay_I2S_20200306_sdk1.6

I installed it in my car - everything works fine except Carplay. When I click on the application label - nothing happens.

Maybe I need to change some settings?

Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] ikerg:
Perhaps you must activate carplay on factory settings aa must be done with mtcd units

Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
Yes Ugode might be a large supplier but they are still illegally trying to utilize the Carlinkit software/fiirmware. I'm pretty sure the update bricked your dongle (purposely) form Carlinkit. You may just have to bite the bullet a buy the official Carlinkit dongle.
[Android Head-Units] tomygunner:
With wifi in your head unit you don't need a usb dongle. Just connect phone through wifi and android auto works like a charm.
[Android Head-Units] lew26:
Assuming you have a counterfeit unit which was bricked contact ugode and ask for a refund. File a credit card dispute, if applicable.
[Android Head-Units] konradical6:
Hello all,

Very informative thread:

Quick question, my old dongle was bricked after an update with the Autobox/Autoplay app.

I replaced it with the Carlinkit White Wired Dongle from Amazon and installed it along with the Autokit app. What I am noticing on startup is the message to plug the device into USB stays up for a long time, like it's not recognizing the dongle, I connect my phone in and out a few times and it finally connects. Do i have to disconnect the dongle each time I use it for Autokit to recognize that the dongle is connected? or does it just take a really long time for Autokit to load and recognize dongle?

Thank You
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
No, you should not have to plug and unplug the dongle in every time, it sounds like the dongle itself is taking a long time to power up. You might want to find a better power source if possible (I have my dongle running through a 12v power supply). If your firmware and software are updated and you have ample power it my just be a faulty dongle in which case you should have them send you a replacement.

Also what are you considering a long time? My dongle usually only takes about 2 or 3 seconds to be recognized by autokit but I also have an aftermarket android screen which takes about 30-40 seconds to boot up anyhow, so i wouldn't really notice if the dongle itself took up to 30 seconds to boot.
[Android Head-Units] konradical6:
Dongle takes like 30 seconds to a minute or sometimes never unless I plug the phone in and out a few times. How do you have power attached to dongle? My dongle is attached to the USB port of my android unit and draws power from that.
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
I have the dongle plugged into a powered usb supply which is powered by the 12v (cigarette lighter power). But if yours sometimes never boots i would just ask for a replacement.

I have this powered usb supply from amazon: "Powered USB Hub, BYEASY Aluminum USB 3.0 Hub 4 Ports with Power Adapter and 1 BC 1.2 Charging Port, Ultra Slim USB Splitter for iMac Pro, MacBook Air/Mini, PS4, Surface Pro, Notebook PC, Laptop, HDD"
[Android Head-Units] haboku:
If you find the solution...

I'm exactly in your same situation, radio is way TOO LOUD and when using maps can barely hear the voice instructions... if you find the solution, please share because I think I have tried everything.
[Android Head-Units] konradical6:
Thanks. Did that hub come w the cigarette lighter adapter to plug it into the port?
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
No I had an adapter laying around, if you don't have one you'll have to buy it separately. No guarantee that is actually your issue though.
[Android Head-Units] H4MZ4:
Yep, always runnning on the latest. Not sure about the powered USB supply.

Originally it worked perfect and charged as normal, but now it doesn't charge at all. I've bought a Y USB spliter so I can power the phone side by the head unit and by my car's cig charger which should solve the power issues. So I'll see if it fixes the random disconnections too.
[Android Head-Units] rishidhar:
Have you tried increasing the volume while you the turn by turn directions are being spoken? My unit has different volume controls when carplay is on and Google maps is yelling out directions?

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Have you tried increasing the volume while you the turn by turn directions are being spoken? My unit has different volume controls when carplay is on and Google maps is yelling out directions?
[Android Head-Units] elrafita:
Hi, i have a autokit box, i see in the soft i can switch to the box mic, but it said that i dont have this option, maybe cause mine doesnt have it, could i solder a connector and connect a external mic ?

I ask this cause the mic works really bad , but when i use bluetooth on the head unit works fine the mic

This its the one i have cpc200-auto-ca

https://www.alibaba.com/product-det...94.html?spm=a2700.12243863.0.0.38403e5fjVkUek
[Android Head-Units] Rottenforester:
Hey guys so I installed autokit apk and I tried two carlinkit dongles but for both of them the apk doesn’t seem to be recognizing the actual dongle, it’s just constantly asking me to plug in the dongle even though it’s already plugged in, I’ve searched everywhere and couldn’t find anything could you guys help me out!
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
Are you still having issues with this, and just to confirm these are both official Carlinkit dongles?
[Android Head-Units] paweldev:
my carklinkit is very unstable now, randomly disconnect. when im connected via cable or bluetooth/wifi. It was working properly before. Im so mad ;/
[Android Head-Units] Eyalll:
Hi,

I bought a Carlinkit carplay dongle,

The dongle works fine with Autokit on Samsung tablet.

but when I connected it to my Head Unit it not recogzine the dongle,

I tried both USB ports that working fine with regular USB storage sticks. However, they are not able to recognize the Carlinkit Dongle.

Has anyone experience similar issue like this before?

Any advise is appreciated!
[Android Head-Units] ik234:
I have an issue with my Carlinkit dongle, it is pairing by BT, but it loops on trying to connect, it seems to me that WIFI part of dongle is dead, i dont see wifi network on my Iphone. Is there any chance to reset dongle or only bye new one?
[Android Head-Units] exCat:
Wired to Wireless

I have a Dasaita PX6 9" HU for which I bought the included wired Carplay adapter. (Tt works well with Autplay.apk.)

My question would be, is it possible to somehow make it wireless? Maybe another adapter that connects to the existing one?

Has anyone tried this before?
[Android Head-Units] matrixx1:
Buy this dongle it makes carplay wirless: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/400...earchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_
[Android Head-Units] exCat:
Thank you!

This dongle is not require the HU to know the factory cable mode?
[Android Head-Units] Belo83:
I don’t know if it was the latest carlinkit update or iOS14, but mine finally works with my android head unit without choppiness. Only took 18 months!
[Android Head-Units] exCat:
In wireless mode? The HU included the factory wired carplay, or the carplay working only the CarLinkit dongle?
[Android Head-Units] Belo83:
yes wireless and wired and no, this is an aftermarket android headunit with an add on carlinkit adapter. The wireless one that came out last year. I use wired though as I'm always charging.
[Android Head-Units] exCat:
Thank you!

This unit?
[Android Head-Units] paweldev:
im also thinking about buying Y USB spliter. It is disconnecting all the time, and head unit dont charge my iphone good enough. I've heard that more power can resolve random disconnecting.

Did it solve the case for you? Could you give me the link to Y USB spliter you bought?
[Android Head-Units] elroyel1327:
Anyone else find that the latest (OTU) update fails to remember settings?
[Android Head-Units] H4MZ4:
Didn't really solve the problem for me fully. I used an older APK with the Y Splitter which worked a bit better but still not the best.
[Android Head-Units] paweldev:
could you send me link to Y splitter you bought?
[Android Head-Units] motishow:
i have the carlinkit (white weired one) conected to iphone 11 . All works ok, but when i receive a call the phone doesn't conect to the bluetooth car automatically and conect to applecar and i can't hear nothing, and i have to choose manually bluetooth speaker to hear the incoming call. Anybody knows how to configure it ? i need the phone will conect automatically to car bluetooth speakers in the incoming calls.

thanks
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Try updating your app. There’s a new setting that lets you choose if you want to route audio through CarPlay or your cars Bluetooth. That may help. It should just be working through CarPlay though to be honest.

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Yes, kind of. It reset all my settings when I updated. I am having this issue specifically with the setting for which side of the road you drive on. Everytime I look back into settings, it shows it is on Right which is what I want to change it to, but the actual CarPlay UI is still showing as if the setting is on Left. I have tried force stopping the app and relaunching but it won’t change this setting.
[Android Head-Units] Belo83:
yep
[Android Head-Units] yamate55:
updated my carlinkit today through the autokit app and autokit now can't see the device, I think it maybe bricked
[Android Head-Units] banstalker:
Same here. Also dissassembled it once it is impossible to restore firm by the usual way. New problem is missing eeprom firmware. Looks like bootloader f*** up after this update.
[Android Head-Units] froias76@gmail.com:
Same here. The box is not detected after box upgrade
[Android Head-Units] banstalker:
The file called Auto_Box_Update.img is for restoring didnt worked for me. Found flash file with bootloader f*** up by update.

Looking for way to restore it by extracting the file attached. File should work by simply inserting it on usb to the dongle during power on.
[Android Head-Units] froias76@gmail.com:
We're you able to restore yours?
[Android Head-Units] banstalker:
Desoldered SPI flash over here and no response. No marking on it as well. Found bin firmware file and looks like the marking of the spi, will have to buy new chip to try if this will solve the issue.

This thing is making me crazy, PoS company carlinkit bricked all items even my is original.

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Hi all. Is anybody here have dump of SPI of the cARLINKIT CPC200-CMAP.

Thanks for any help.
[Android Head-Units] dev495:
I got the same issue after update box(( is there way to recover it? my windows laptop doesn't recongnized it as usb device (((
[Android Head-Units] oktracer:
Same issue as everyone else after the latest BOX update the device becomes a brick and isn't recognized anymore.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Looks like I got lucky, updated mine yesterday but it’s still working fine for me. I have had a previous dongle get bricked and unfortunately carlinkit support is pretty useless and will just ask you to send it back to them, at your shipping cost of course. My last one apparently got lost in the mail to them so I had to buy another.
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
I am foregoing this update until I hear good news from several others it's good to hear it didn't brick yours though. It's hard to know if people here have an official or counterfeit dongle which are being bricked on purpose. I'll try to reach them directly to tell them about the issue, I have had luck working with them in the past. Will report back if I hear anything.

Side note: Just looking at posts of people having their device bricked, seems like members who just joined and have less then 5 posts on XDA ever. Kind of weird.
[Android Head-Units] dev495:
I'm not active member, but many years with XDA. Reason of weird I think in Google. Try ask Carplay dongle bricked. In my case XDA is first line.
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
Hi All, so I updated my box yesterday with no issues at all. If you have the official dongle I wouldn't be worried about the update.
[Android Head-Units] Spaz159:
The latest update for me prevents the driving position set to “right” from changing anything. Whether it’s left or right, the icons remain on the left. Give us some love down here in Australia :(
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Same issue here. Setting just doesn’t save. I’ve been driving American style for the past month
[Android Head-Units] Spaz159:
I managed to just delete the app and reinstall a version that worked with no issues. Search for Carlinkit autokit 1.0.4 apk and install that. It was a stable version and worked for me again ??
[Android Head-Units] yamate55:
Why is it weird that people will try and seek support on an online forum for an official device bricked by a manufacturer update?

I don't post often because I don't need to, I only post if I feel I have something to contribute or need support.

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I bought my device in may 2019 from an aliexpress seller named Carlinkit direct store (https://carlinkeasy.aliexpress.com/store/2927067?s), it is one of the largest carplay dongle vendors on aliexpress and my dongle has worked for all previous updates including ones that bricked non genuine units.

I have asked the seller for support

Did anyone else buy from this seller?
[Android Head-Units] felipesalomao:
Same with me, bought this item in aliexpress in july 2019:

Carlinkit Wireless Smart Link Apple CarPlay Dongle for Android Navigation Player Mini USB Carplay Stick with Android Auto Gongle

Aways updated app and box without problem, did this about 3 times.. But last time, i updated my box and it was bricked.. There is any solution? I paid USD 55.00 for it (wireless carplay for android head unit)..

i bought from this seller: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/4422145?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.2742b90asw0RHX
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
I did, and I also had no issue with the latest firmware bricking the dongle. Maybe it’s the non genuine ones getting bricked then, it’s definitely happened before with these. Carlinkit have a disclaimer somewhere to make sure you buy from them as there’s a lot of fakes which could break with updates...
[Android Head-Units] gamer765:
Save a buck now, spend more in the long run
[Android Head-Units] dev495:
Usual buyer doesn't understand what is genuine. Carlinkit isn't a famous brand.
[Android Head-Units] gamer765:
Even I knew a fake by seeing the price.
[Android Head-Units] felipesalomao:
"Genuine" wireless carlink for Android head unit is USD 52.00, i paid USD 55.00.. This is bull****.. Buyer never knows what is genuine or not in those ebay / aliexpress listening.. All those chinese products looks oem, same thing.. Brick it intentionally during update is ridiculous.. it could just inform that isnt genuine and it wont update..
[Android Head-Units] tesna:
just got the wireless-wired version of this product. However I only managed to get wired working with apple carplay. Using wireless somehow after connecting via bluetooth, my phone could not connect/found to the dongle's wifi AP SSID.

I suspect the dongle broadcast SSID on channel not allowed in my country hence my iphone could not detect it. Does anyone know what band actually the dongle uses? 2.4 Ghz or 5Ghz? Is it possible to configure the wifi channel?

My country only allows ch 1-11 (for 2.4 Ghz) and 149-161 (for 5Ghz). I suspect the dongle uses 36-40 5Ghz channel).

DOes anyone know their support email?

EDIT: the box firmware and the autokit apk has been updated to the newest version.
[Android Head-Units] tesna:
have you managed to solve this issue? I am having similar issue.. I think its caused by the dongle broadcasting the SSID on unsupported 5Ghz channels in my country. My country only supports 5Ghz on 149-161. Perhaps the dongle broadcast on 36-40
[Android Head-Units] tesna:
my suspiscion turns out correct. I can see the carlinkit dongle SSID on my windows PC, but not on my iphone. On windows I can just set the region to another country then the PC can see wifi on ch 36-40. On iphone region setting does not affect this, perhaps the iphone also checks the GPS and network
[Android Head-Units] tesna:
update, send email to carlinkit, explanining the situation. Then they send custom firmware and BAM I got wireless apple carplay working in my country now :)
[Android Head-Units] drbiosignals:
Dear xda-developers members. I have followed the site for years. I am registering today in order to warn you that both autokit and autoplaybox apps contain a trojan (at least all versions after 3.2020). The trojan is called jiagu and it is unknown what exactly it does in the background.

Please check these posts in reddit.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CarPlay/comments/hrpwqe

https://www.reddit.com/r/CarPlay/comments/ho0v9v/_/fycfmxp

Please also check the results of virusscan from the latest versions of the app

VirusTotal

VirusTotal

www.virustotal.com

VirusTotal

VirusTotal

www.virustotal.com

In my case I could confirm using adb that it was running. I restored to factory defaults and installed an older version of autoplaybox. I also edited etc/hosts and I hope it is safe now.
[Android Head-Units] gamer765:
Jiagu is a packer to protect the APK from reverse engineering.