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[Android Head-Units] santino405:
Are you using Android Auto or iOS? I'm seeing the same thing on my PX5 using Android Auto. If I'm playing music and start moving around in google maps I get audio stuttering. it's more pronounced when I force 720p mode on.

I've been using an app called head unit reloaded which works just over USB without a dongle and it's super smooth even in 720p no issues with audio. however the app isn't as stable as the dongle, sometimes it doesn't start android auto correctly and every now and then it would crash.
[Android Head-Units] KAOS313:
Can you post a link to the "headunit reloaded" apk you are using, please?
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Is there a way for Autoplay app to launch automatically oncw iPhone is plugged in?
[Android Head-Units] santino405:
It's a paid app here is the link.

https://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/android-4-1-headunit-reloaded-android-t3432348

It only works with Android Auto but it is much smoother than the dongle. However, it's not 100% stable for me.
[Android Head-Units] KAOS313:
Oh, only android auto :( I need the cApple because it's a work Phone. Thank you for the link. I tried googling it and was hoping someone smarter then me had made a software-only ios fix. I am using zBox but it randomly disconnects and I think that with z-link out that there are not going to update the bugs.
[Android Head-Units] Gooru:
Hello to all!

Does the white device work with Allwinner R16?
[Android Head-Units] pearln:
What is the latest firmware and app and where can I download it

Hi,

I have the Carlinkit model CPC200-CMAP.

What is the latest firmware and app?

Where can I download it?

I have a bug that the up volume button of my steering wheel is acting like a mute.

The current app is not stable and crashes a lot.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
For me it depends. If I disconnect my phone for a couple of minutes and then plug it back in it'll start working again right away. If I've turned my car off, I think the app closes itself down after a while so you need to open the app manually and allow it a few seconds to detect the box and the phone. I think if the app is still running in the background it will work, otherwise you'll need to reopen the app manually. Make sure you've got the option turned on to automatically launch in the settings as well. Another way you can get around this is if you only use carplay, when you turn off the car, make sure the apps still open on screen. Then when you get back in your car, it should reopen the app straight away as it always launches the last app you were using when it turned off. This is the case for my Xtrons unit anyway
[Android Head-Units] aagvain:
re the black box w/ zbox app, curious to see if others get the same result.......

below are the 3 versions of zbox app i have found.:

zbox-cp_cl_at-release-v4.5.3-4050300-1

zbox-cp_cl_at-release-v4.5.7-4050700

zbox-cp_cl_at-release-v4.5.13-hd-4051300

Testing all 3 yields the same result with regards to general functionality. The difference I have found is with regards to music sound quality during voice navigation as it fades into the background to get voice directions. The interesting thing is that to me the best sound quality is the oldest version, with the newest version yielding the worst. It seems that as the versions progressed so did the amount of distortion/choppiness with the background music during voice navigation.

So i have been running 4.5.3

fw=4.2
[Android Head-Units] KAOS313:
So my zBox was just not working and I picked up the pumpkin white dongle with autoplaybox. So its works beside it does not charge the phone while the zBox did. But it will run without a y jack USB cable running to the cig lighter for extra power that the zBox needed. The white box came with an SD card with the apk on it but only the box would update, the app would not. Had to download the app from hear(https://translate.google.com/transl...www.chenengliang.com/tag/AutoPlay&prev=search), uninstall the current version and then install the app i linked and everything was up to date. Just in case someone else has the same issue. autoplaybox seems faster the zBox.
[Android Head-Units] techbananas:
Mine keeps failing over and over, its so frustrating! I'm running Autobox 2018.08.06.1340

Does anyone have the issue when reversing, the screen goes white and does not switch back the Carplay interface when in forward gear? I'm really hoping a software update can fix that.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
The in app update doesn't seem to work. There's a link someone posted not too long ago which has all the app versions on it. You will have to download the latest APK from there to install, the same goes for the box version. I think the latest app version is 26.10.2018 and the latest box firmware is 17.10.2018. If your app update fails for whatever reason, uninstall the current version of the app you have first and then try and install. For some reason mine kept having errors parsing the package or something when I was trying to update my current app with the new APK. When I uninstalled the app and fresh installed the newest version, it installed fine.

Your reversing issue may be fixed with the newer version. I haven't had your exact issue before, but I did have an issue a few months ago with an older version where it would exit the carplay app after putting my car in reverse.
[Android Head-Units] techbananas:
Thank you buddy, i'll have a look for the post with the download files, was it in this thread?
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Here you go:

http://112.74.112.110/download/
[Android Head-Units] techbananas:
Legend, thank you! :)
[Android Head-Units] kosh.:
Choppy Music with CarPlay

Hi, I have choppy music when I have Apple music, and Google Maps or Maps app, it slows down a lot.

Do you know if it's a dongle problem?

Does someone know how to solve this problem?

Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] Castillo2.0:
I have the same issue now too with Android. The maps, either waze or Google, gets laggy and music gets super choppy. This just started for me on Monday. I tried downgrading the APK per the URL provided a few posts back, but the issue still continues. I have also cleared cache, uninstall/reinstall, changed modes from fast, compatible, etc... I also tried from other devices running Android auto, and same issue, meaning, it's not phone related.

Any ideas or tips to try, please let me know. I've been using the adapter for a while, and never had this issue before.
[Android Head-Units] davebugyi:
So is it worth to give this a shot for those with factory WinCE units (can access the desktop for win)?

Some say it's working, some say it's not. Also black/white box works?
[Android Head-Units] pwood999:
I still have two remaining issues with the Joying white dongle. I'm currently using this APK = "zbox-cp_cl_at-release-v4.5.13-hd-4051300".

Issues:

Whenever carplay app is in foreground the DAB radio stops working, and never resumes, even after calls are ended. This is a pain because I want DAB to be default startup app, and resume radio after calls are ended.

Call quality seems better than native Joying Bluetooth, but people complain about delays and occasional dropped audio.

Any ideas if any version of zbox.apk works better for the audio ?
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I can agree with both of those points, and I have not found a later release of zBox yet. I do intend to fit a microphone as I am currently using the one built into the front of the head unit whichI think is causing me a lot of the issues with the echo cancelation.
[Android Head-Units] suhail_kapoor:
Yes exactly that issue since upgrade to 26.10 update
[Android Head-Units] techbananas:
After running an update it seems to have fixed it on mine ?

Here is the latest apk: http://112.74.112.110/download/2018-10-18/
[Android Head-Units] Ganfar:
I bought 2 weeks ago Android unit with Car play dongle white one Model CPC200-CMAP. App worsk when I connect dongle, app see it. But when i connect phone there is no reaction. I tried with few phones but only apple. Do You have any suggestions. The app i'm using is AutoKit and it was already preinstaled on my HU.

APP version:2018.10.25.2142

Dongle firmware version: 2018.10.16.1437
[Android Head-Units] nco1512:
hey guys,

I'm running the zBox app with the black dongle on a nexus 7 (1st generation) in my car. It was running all fine with APK version 3.* As I updatet to the latest zBox version (4.5.15 HD) the layout on the screen resolution seems to be "a little bit" off. I can't use any older APK versions anymore, the box won't be found.

Does anyone else got this issue or a tip to fix it?

I got some picutres but I'm not allowed to post them
[Android Head-Units] Castillo2.0:
Have you tried going into the "Developer Settings" in AndroidAuto and setting 720p or 1080p? Also, there is an option to "Request Video Focus on Start".

*To enter Developer Settings in AA, open AA, click the menu on the top left, click "About", and click on "about Android auto" white letter title about 10 times, click yes on the prompt, and then click the menu dots on the right to enter Developer Settings.

:good: Hope this works for you.
[Android Head-Units] daanniey:
Can any one let me know where to buy the black zbox dongle which is support steering wheel control?

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Already i bought 2 white autoplay box at aliexpress and chytah. But both not supporting steering wheel. I am tired of searching the black zbox dongle with steering wheel control.
[Android Head-Units] nco1512:
sorry I forgot to say that I'm running Apple CarPlay, so this don't work for me :(
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
I updated my app to the latest version yesterday. I noticed a couple of new options. There is now an option for charging speed which I dont think was there before. The automatic night mode function also seems to actually work now aswell which is good. It is pretty much free of any issues for me, apart from being unable to skip tracks when the volume control is on screen, but oh well better than no steering wheel control at all I suppose. I'm not sure about Android Auto as I dont use it, so everything I said above applies to Carplay
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
From what I can understand, Autokit and the AutoBox softwares are made by the same company.. I have tried all of these apks... and firmware’s with some surprises... however it would seem that some AutoKits apks will

Only work with certain firmwares...

that being said, I wish I knew either the developer or company that made theses..... my major frustration is that all all the more updated apps (the ones that offer steering control, night ect) on the first and second screens.... ie, please connect the dongle..... please connect the phone.... the status bar at the top of android is always present.... but disappears in the connect screen... I sonwish I could get this sorted!
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
I agree, or give us the option. I like the just Apple screen with no android bar, but would be handy without having to scroll down from the top to get the bar to show.
[Android Head-Units] pwood999:
Where did you find version 4.5.15 ?? I cannot find any links for this.
[Android Head-Units] nco1512:
you can find it at zjinnova.com right under the "ZBox applogo" image. the download is hidden behind the chinese hyperlink "点击下载zBox软件"
[Android Head-Units] pwood999:
That link downloads this version "zbox-cp_cl_at-release-v4.5.13-hd-4051300.apk", not 4.5.15 ??
[Android Head-Units] eling23:
Hi

I have the white dongle and tried upgrading autobox to the 2018.11.09 version. I copied the apk file onto a usb and used ES manager to install it. Afterwards i tried plugging in my white dongle and it said that the dongle or carplay box that i have is not the correct format. Can someone link me to the most updated white dongle firmware? I loaded the "Auto_Box_Update.img" from 2018-10-17 to my dongle. Did i just brick it? thanks!
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
You might need to ununstall autobox first and then install a new copy. Thats what I did with mine and all works well :)
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
http://www.zjinnova.com/article-34185-44237.html

Do you know when Wifi Carplay will be available ?
[Android Head-Units] bigurty:
Hi guys, are these carplay dongles any good? I have a random wince 6.0 stereo in my car and I'd love to be able to use Android auto on the big screen; how stable are this dongles? Is it worth the £40 as they sell for on eBay? Any particular one I should avoid?

Many thanks :)
[Android Head-Units] ferarbex:
I used 121.40.123.198:8080/autokit/AutoKit-WINCE.rar but Iphone crashed when connecting.
[Android Head-Units] ferarbex:
Does anyone could share de app for WinCE carplay dongle file. It´s hard find a software to wince.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/22q4r7e72192oqe/CarPlay_App.rar/file

Hello fellow people...

I have modded An app for use with the White dongle only....

It’s Carplay only....

There are 3 files in the .rar

1. CarPlay.apk

2 CarPlay Launcher.apk

3. Firmware

The firmware of your current unit has to be downgrade, you do this in the normal method. I have checked every firmware for the white dongle and have found this one to be the most stable.. it is also the only one which nightmode works automatically.

I would try the normal apk first as if you don’t like it it’s easy to uninstall..

If you only ever use the CarPlay functions of your head unit (like I do) then install the Launcher version., as this will start automatically after the head unit boots up. To uninstall this version you must swipe down from the top page, go to settings tab, apps, CarPlay Launcher, force stop, clear defaults and then uninstall.

The settings can be reached from the first page.. it’s hidden so to access it you just touch/press the top left hand side of the screen...

Please don not update with firmware or software as then it won’t work....

I would like to thank hal9k for his help...

And if you like it it would be nice for a thanks!!

Obviously I can’t be held reasposnable for anything that may go wrong and if there are problems I’m not experienced enough to be able to help...

Hope you like it... enjoy
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Thanks for this :)

What do you mean nightmode works automatically? Im sure my screen dims etc when my headlights come on.

Or are you on about something else?

Thanks:)
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
It does... however apps like apple maps and google maps work automatically..
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Ah. You mean the colours change etc? Not just the display going dimmer?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Indeed!
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Gotcha! Does nightmode work with time or headlights?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
It picks up with what the phone states (I believe)
[Android Head-Units] snobrd4life:
What else does your modification do?

Does this replace AutoKit or AutoPlay or AutoBox apk?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
It replaces both.... they are both Pretty much the same!! The best thing is just to install the normal version and have a look
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Had the latest autobox installed and used apple maps today. It was dark from 6:30am till 8am and went dark again from 16:30 onwards.

iphone 7 plus with ios 12. Odd that nightmode doesnt work with some users!
[Android Head-Units] cosmicadventure:
Sound from USB dongle ignored by equalizer

Dear community,

I'm using the white dongle with an pumpkin WinCE unit. But there is one problem. Any sounds, music, podcast, Siri or phonecals are completely ignored by the ce build in equalizer and comes only out of the front speakers. The ce equalizer and the rear speakers are working with radio, sd, dvd and so on.. but not with the sounds from AutoPlay Dongle. How can I change that? Is it the same on Android Units? The sound is really flat without equalizer. Hearing Apple Music is awful without equalizer. Is there a config file in CE for change that configuration?

Regards, Oli
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Eq works with the dongle on Android units.
[Android Head-Units] nutellabug:
To everyone who has Issues with connecting;

Check if your Dongle is getting enough power! My white and black dongles didn't connect to any phone.

I bought a Y-Type SSD Power USB Cable and connect one of the two male plugs with my cigarette lighter and the dongle started to work perfectly.
[Android Head-Units] TristyD:
Does anyone know how to change the name of the Auto Kit/Box?

When you go into settings/general/carplay on the iPhone, it would be nice to call it something else other than Auto Box
[Android Head-Units] markcf105:
Looking for a little help, I have the zbox black dongle with apk V4.5.13 installed. I am looking for a link to download the latest firmware for my device. I have no idea what version the device is running.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Mind posting a link to the cable you bought?
[Android Head-Units] Robert_it:
Hi All,

Beginning to feel stupid ++

Bought a Carlinkit model CPC200-CMAP White model for the missus Suzuki Swift Seicane 8 inch head-unit. (Android 8.0 CPU 8 - Core 1.5 GHz, Coretex-A53 Chipset 600Mhz, Mali-400 MP4 GPU, ROM 4GB Samsung DDR3, FLASH 32GB)

My first problem is that no matter what and where I download the AutoKit.Apk it will not install. So all the update, testing and bla.bla. has not even started.

Anybody whom experienced that the App won't install on a Chinese generic android head-unit?? and are there any solutions?
[Android Head-Units] kelvinnn:
I initially had CarPlay working with the default firmware but it was laggy.. hence I thought I'd try your firmware.

Managed to upgrade it, but now when I connect my iPhone X, it says "This accessory is not supported". Tried to upgrade and downgrade the firmware but the in-app upgrade would not run and says firmware is too old and asks me to upgrade using USB drive.

However, no matter what drive I use, it does not seem to pick up the Auto_Box_Update.img at all... I can't get to the update screen where its reading from the drive anymore. Doesn't seem to be able to do anything with the device now.... Is it bricked?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
As far as upgrading the dongle goes:

On the screen where it asks you to connect you phone if you plug in the usb and give it a minute it does come up with upgrade.. you just have to be patient..

The cable I use is an official apple one and works fine.. when I upgrade to 12.1.1 (beta) it didnsay that my phone accessory was not supported, I just swiped over the screen on my iPhone and it still worked!

I have tried all the firmware images on the software that I had modded (even the newest) and have found the one supplied to be most stable..

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The firmware that is in my rar files is not in anyway been modified by me... it’s from the original firmware from whom ever the manufacturer is..

I have only modded the app slightly..
[Android Head-Units] kelvinnn:
Ah, thanks for the quick reply. Yup I’ve waited for hours and still nothing appears during after the USB drive is connected.

It just seems that the dongle is dead, with the exception that I can see the version of the firmware via the apk but not upgrade or use anything.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
To be honest I don’t know what to suggest..

I have had no problems with mine, I must have changed the firmware at least 20 times testing them all without any problems...
[Android Head-Units] budalb:
apk v4.5.13 is the latest app version. You can check firmware version in "About" of ZBOX without phone connected. I guess the latest firmware is v4.2.0. With v4.5.13 apk, the firmware will be automatically upgraded if WIFI is enabled.
[Android Head-Units] dkreighbaum70:
I will be attempting to update as stated above tomorrow. I had issues with the charging and connection asleep. Bought a cheap power USB multi port unit and that fixed this issue.
[Android Head-Units] bondjoy:
Hello i'm new here. I want to buy one of this for my Eincar brand, allwinner quadcore r16 android head unit. There are so many dongles and apps out there, which one should i buy? Is every dongle have its own spesific apps? One more question this is works with ios 12 right?

Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Buy a white one. They're all the same. The black ones tend to have a lot of issues. Go to the link that's been posted earlier in this thread for the latest app and firmware versions. It works fine with iOS 12
[Android Head-Units] KidCastro:
Are all these dongles really equal?

Some work with autobox, zbox, zlink etc.

I’m buying a Dasaita head unit, do I have to buy there CarPlay dongle? The price difference is high between them and a generic eBay version. Almost half the price from eBay... confused.
[Android Head-Units] tinooo123:
Hi,

like to join the diskussion, since I've informed myselfe quite a lot and read almost all of the past pages.

I've got a white dongle, with almost no branding on it. I'm not allowed to post the link (new user), so here I added white spaces. It might help someone

aliexpress DOT com/item/Smart-USB-Carplay-Dongle-Fast-Speed-for-Android-for-iOS-Navigation-Player-Mini-USB-Carplay-Stick/32911107140.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.60ca4c4dXhnzpE

It came with a link for the AutoKit.apk

Version screen on the radio says: 2018.11.23.1707 and 2018.11.07.1424

Status:

My buttons (next/previous) dont work yet. Once I press them, the sound is chopped for split second, but then continious normally.

Nightmode does work for me (i guess it is time based). Sound is quite good. Works actually very stable, never crashed.

I've a few questions, that have not been answered yet, maybe someone would try to help :)

1: I think I've read, that from some version onwards, updates will work completely via the .apk. So the DongleFirmware is also being updated by the .apk without having to connect a USB Stick to the dongle. Am I correct? If yes, from which version onwards does it work? Kind of sucks, since I've built in the dongle somewhere in my dashboard and would need to open everything again for an update, if USB is necessary.

2: How do I know which .apk and Firmware are compatible? I guess there won't be such information, right? :(

3: Anyone out there, where the previous/next is working?

4: Anyone mods for increased charging current?

5: Which Software is actually interchangeable, and which would you recommend? I've read, that AutoKit and AutoBox is interchangeable?

Hope for some replies :)
[Android Head-Units] rtdm:
I am using the AutoKit also, and I have found the engineer menu with the option to learn buttons (next/prev), but I can't seem to get it to work......
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
I've reversed quite a bit of the button handler code. In the next/prev button handler on a Witson unit (FYT based) there is a simple case statement that decides what app to cause the next/prev action to take place in. If one of those apps is not open then the case statement does nothing. You would most likely need to edit this section of code in SMALI to get it to work. It's a project that I want to look at but I have a lot of other things going on so it will most likely take me months to get there.
[Android Head-Units] rtdm:
I'll be happy to look at this and work on it with you...it may not be the same for the unit I have but its worth a shot. I'm a self employed programmer and decompiling the apk to smali isn't an issue. This is how I found references to the key learning in AutoKit and found the engineer menu! From what you are saying it sounds like there is a system service that handles the button presses from the SWC....is that right and can you point me in the right direction? Unfortunately I haven't been able to root my device as of yet.......so pulling the apk off the device could be an issue!
[Android Head-Units] flykarlos:
Hi!

same story for me, I have white garlinkit dongle, updated firmware to this in attached archive, installed app from archive and does not work. shows connecting forever. On updated autokit app it shows that device is not supported. Now when I try to install newest version of firmware by usb it does not even detect usb. So its bricked.... do You have any success with it?