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[Android Head-Units] Android_Aftershock:
AutoKit version 7/19/2019

Andy Alias, thanks for the link...

I've tried the latest AutoKit software version 7/19/2019 and the audio is still not stable when using wireless. However, when I plug my iPhone 7 into the dongle, everything seems to work fine. I hope there's eventually a solid software fix for the wireless connection.

By they way, I'm running iOS 13 beta version 3 on my iPhone 7 and the new CarPlay interface is great!
[Android Head-Units] Android_Aftershock:
OK guys, it seems that iOS 13 public beta is not that great for the audio when using wireless CarPlay. I just tried connecting my iPhone 6 Plus with iOS 12.4 and the audio is just fine when using wireless. However, there seems to be a lag....when selecting apps, there's like a short delay. Anyway, I still prefer to just plug in my iPhone 7 with the iOS 13 beta...the audio seems fine when using the wired connection.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
I have tried beta 5 for ios13 and still the audio stuttering exists!!
[Android Head-Units] dpgc213:
New update out today for app and box, fix for iOS 13 music stuttering fix included in the change log
[Android Head-Units] Android_Aftershock:
I just did that new update and so far the wireless is working pretty good with my iPhone 7 and iOS 13 public beta!!!
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Thanks for the heads up, I'll update and test tomorrow with iOS 13 public beta 3
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
Me too!!
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Tested and working flawlessly with iOS 13 now [emoji1] seems to be very responsive and fast now, though I've not used iOS 13 carplay in a long time so may just be remembering it being slower. Seems a lot faster than ios12 carplay anyway
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Just for your information. I tested today the consumption of the dongle in wireless and wired mode and I can tell you that the dongle doesn't draw more than 350 mA at any time.

On wireless I saw a consumption below 200 mA most of the time and on wired less than 350 mA. It's also true that my battery was fully charged. I need to try later when I have half the charge.

This is for the people that want to install a powered USB hub. I was also thinking that power was not enough but my test says that it is.
[Android Head-Units] Fgarcor:
On my case a powered usb hub would be used to be able to charge the phone at the same time.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Depends how you connect everything.

If you connect the wireless dongle to the powered hub you will not charge as the current provided from the wireless dongle is low.

If you connect a Y adapter between the wireless dongle and the phone an plug to the powered hub you will charge.

There are ways but I will not do it as it defeats the purpose of the wireless CarPlay.

By the way, I confirm as well that there is no more stuttering of the music with the new firmware of the dongle.

As I said before various times, this is a firmware thing, not a reception or power problems.
[Android Head-Units] mrsco:
I can also confirm that new carlinkit updates fixes wireless carplay audio stutters...

software version: 2019.07.29.1739

box version: 2019.07.29.1453

ios 13 beta 5

WOOT!
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I have a magnetic wireless charger / stand in the car, that charges the phone and hold it in place, but not need to connect it to anything as I use the wireless carplay. So thats the best of both worlds for me. If it's a short journey just leave it in my pocket, if its a long one or the phone is nearly dead, drop it on the charging pad and off we go.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
That's exactly what I want to do, but without a stand. I want to make an integrated solution. I'm still thinking how to do it best.
[Android Head-Units] Viveen@cr10.nl:
Andy is this for the zbox version
[Android Head-Units] PhobicCarrot:
carlinkit autokit.apk install issues

I installed HondaHack into my '16 Honda Pilot, and it ran fine. I was able to install Waze from the HondaHack menu and get it running.

I purchased the Carlinkit dongle (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HCKWDJ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and downloaded the APK. Unfortunately, I cannot get the APK to install. When I go thru the "install from USB" menu on the headunit, the "install" button is greyed out, and when I go thru the HondaHack menu to install via USB (or directly from the website), I get an error that the APK won't install.

Any suggestions here? I contacted Carlinkit, but have not gotten a reply yet.
[Android Head-Units] Fgarcor:
I am not familiar with Honda, but usually on Android you have to enable "unknown sources" to allow you to install from files that don't come directly from a trusted PlayStore. That would be my first guess.
[Android Head-Units] Andy Alias:
I just updated to the latest version for the box and dongle 29-07-2019 (CarLinKit / AutoKit) and can confirm as other have that audio no longer stutters. It did stutter briefly when I started navigation.

Regarding random disconnects, I think what someone had previously said that when it drew less than 0.25A that it was having problems, and that when you plugged an extra device in or used a usb hub that it would draw more power and not have problems. I’m not sure why but I can confirm that when I have it plugged into a usb hub (non powered) that it draws more power and doesn’t have random disconnects.

Anyway very happy now, going to hide it somewhere under my centre console
[Android Head-Units] kavi_nash:
Sorry for being newbie, any suggestion for a micro-USB connector that can charge host device (I have Lenovo Android Yogabook that I am planning to use in my car) as well?
[Android Head-Units] jfinesse2000:
Ok. I just got my dongle from carlinkit last night. I updated it, and it will occasionally disconnect and ask to connect phone. You’re saying that if I add an unpowered usb hub between the Head Unit and the dongle it will fix this issue?
[Android Head-Units] Andy Alias:
Yes, it’s working for me. The usb hub I have is a 4 port, it must use some power itself and up the ampage drawn from the head unit.
[Android Head-Units] jfinesse2000:
Would you be able to tell me exactly which hub you are using?
[Android Head-Units] Andy Alias:
It’s an old Linksys 4 port dongle, it has a socket to plug it into the mains but obviously that’s not connected. I can’t see a model number on it.

Looks like this https://images.app.goo.gl/wmeSqX1SK56ts8FPA
[Android Head-Units] jfinesse2000:
Great, thanks.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
That thing with the hub doesn't make any sense to me electrically. I don't think that this will solve your issue. Nevertheless try it and tell us what the result is, please.
[Android Head-Units] merewood bebox:
any one found a soultion for the buttons not working when using this set up? it works when using headunit reloaded but with the dongle, steering wheel controls and head unit buttons dont work
[Android Head-Units] motishow:
I think there is no solution for that , i have the same problem (white dongle carlinkit) and a lot of people can't use the steering wheel buttons too.
[Android Head-Units] Fgarcor:
I think it has to do with Android auto more tan the dongle. In the past I was able to use up and down also, but now I am constrained to left and right. It is true that in HUR I can use select and back, and those don't work in the dongle anymore, but I think there has been a change from AA and probably AutoKit didn't follow it. That's just a guess.
[Android Head-Units] Andy Alias:
I know, I’ve had the usb hub plugged in all week so after reading your post today I decided to try it without and within 2 mins it disconnected.

I’ve used my usbtester to see what the difference was, normally it was taking 0.15 to 0.17A, with the usb hub plugged in (between the dongle and head unit) it was pulling 0.2 to 0.22. Not sure why it works maybe it’s something to do with the quality of the power supply, I noticed the voltage ranged anywhere from 4.35 to 4.86 V.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Interesting. Maybe it’s not the power but the chip in the hub?

At the moment the dongle is working perfect on my head unit so for now there is nothing to diagnose.
[Android Head-Units] merewood bebox:
Will have to find another solution, steering wheel kits cost so much so if I can't even use it then it's not a good sign.
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
Are you using Android Auto or CarPlay?
[Android Head-Units] motishow:
In my case carplay (white carlinkit dongle)
[Android Head-Units] looxonline:
Android 8 head unit?
[Android Head-Units] merewood bebox:
android auto, i didnt know this problem existed with car play. when i plug my iphone, the steering wheel works flawless. With auto, completely dead.
[Android Head-Units] motishow:
Yes Android 8 head unit and autokit.app and usb dongle updated to the last version
[Android Head-Units] jwire4:
Hey everyone - Quick question. Picked up the AutoKit USB Adapter from Amazon and got it working on the Fire HD tablet. It works, but the resolution of Carplay is weirdly stretched and not right. Any fix for this? Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] Telemachus:
Location for download please?
[Android Head-Units] mrsco:
It downloaded and updated automatically in the settings section of the android app
[Android Head-Units] Telemachus:
Got it. Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] Telemachus:
I have the newest firmware and newest APK. Netflix video is just a black screen but YouTube Works with mirroring. Any fix for this?
[Android Head-Units] motishow:
You can't mirror apps like netflix or dazn :(
[Android Head-Units] habiebjijik:
Hey, I know this might be a little bit off topic but since the android auto now supports the new UI, has anyone tried it with the dongle yet ? I am little bit curious if it's working... Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Telemachus:
Is it known why that is the case?
[Android Head-Units] PhobicCarrot:
Can someone link the most recent apk's? I am having trouble getting the APK to install on my '16 Honda Pilot.....I go thru HondaHack, but I get "INSTALL FAILED".
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
I imagine it's as a safety feature. Watching Netflix whilst driving is not the best idea
[Android Head-Units] bigboy292000:
This. I am completely unable to install any autokit.apk that is newer than the 2018 version which can be found under the "install app from online" section (my 2017 Accord has Wi-Fi, and I can nonnect and download that old version). But I am unable to install the newer version of app it always fails with:

Installation failed

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]
[Android Head-Units] Mervin The Paranoid:
http://112.74.112.110/download/
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Excellent post and much appreciated. Unfortunately people will still ask (as you can see from the posts directly after yours) for the link to the APK as they're just too lazy to read [emoji849] much appreciated post though that covers things pretty well. Might be worth adding in that any iOS 13 stuttering issues with playback are now fixed. Also I haven't had a single disconnect in weeks with my dongle, I feel like they fixed it a couple of updates back. And I use an android head unit. You might be struggling for power since it's running from a tablet but head units tend to come with USBs intended for charging and data transfer so will be a higher voltage from the get go. I know you said you didn't want a head unit but it's something to consider as it would be less hassle. AA is android Auto [emoji4]
[Android Head-Units] motishow:
I am using the usb dongle conected to android 10.25" screen on my MB A class. The sound of screen aplications run throught the AUX chanel .

If i use the AUX chanel i can hear without problems the instructions of waze and siri voice, but if i am listening the original radio (radio chanel) while using apple car i can't hear the navigator instrucions or siri voice.

Anyone knows if there is a configuration to switch the sound entrance between radio and AUX when the navigator or siri tells instrucions while you are listening radio?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Fgarcor:
The problem here is that those are two different audio sources, it is like on your TV you cannot have DVD and TV at the same time (I know there is PIP but this is not the case).

Unfortunately the first answer is no, you cannot have what you want, only either aux or radio. Your MB navigation will sound on top of any of them, but that is made by your audio system.

Now the hope. The 10.25" displays contains some settings that refer to what is called FL speaker. That means they were designed to sound on the front left speaker, I think when another source (car radio) was selected. Why that doesn't happen? No clue. I myself checked the pins on the quad plug and there were 2 that were overridden with the output from the display, they were not just passed by. And there have been reports of people hearing audio on the front left channel, and some that didn't need to enable aux to hear the display. But nobody knows how to get there and whether it is depending on the model of the car or firmware of the display or even manufacturer.

So that's more an issue with the display than the dongle itself.
[Android Head-Units] Telemachus:
Does the "box mic" work only with some units? On mine it says it is not available.

The mic on my android unit is so bad I wish it could just use the iPhone mic. I did the mod on the head unit top fix the external mic years ago but now carplay is using the horrible built-in mic.

;(
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Why don't you connect the external mic to the place that the internal mic is connected on the board and forget about it?
[Android Head-Units] PhobicCarrot:
I have a '16 Pilot, rooted w/ HondaHack, and can only get one version of the APK to install. But the car does not recognize the dongle at all. I am using THIS dongle (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HCKWDJ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
[Android Head-Units] Andy Alias:
So it looks like I was wrong, I’ve had a few disconnects yesterday, although it’s not done it today I’m going to switch it to a powered USB adapter.
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
I am on the same software versions and cannot get the darn thing to keep a connection wireless, can you provide the setting you have in the autokit app?

I am also still getting terrible music stutters while wired.
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
My tests show that the head unit is meeting the power requirements of the dongle with power to spare.

I hope the powered hub helps you though.
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
How do you tell if your unit is pushing enough power to the dongle? I have this unit https://4x4shop.ca/product/2014-2017-lexus-is-oem-fit-replacement-screen-android/
[Android Head-Units] Andy Alias:
With a USB tester.

I’m not sure why but I’m getting more disconnects and I’m wondering if it’s because it’s getting hotter tucked away deep in the dashboard
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Temperature is a good point, but I suspect that the low power consumption means also low temperature as well. Of course that needs to be proven. Being deep in the dashboard also means considerably less signal quality giving the very small antennas. I think if this is to be integrated fully, antenna mod to the dongle should be done.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
I have been very happy with the new version and with ios 13 beta 5. I had 1 disconnect directly after the upgrade so I did a full reboot later and its been great since.
[Android Head-Units] PhobicCarrot:
Can someone point me to a link (preferably from Amazon) for a box that works with your car? The one I have does not seem to be recognized by any of the USB ports in my '16 Honda Pilot. I am willing to go wireless.
[Android Head-Units] ishan81:
I have seen the same. The Android head unit does not have the Autokit apk in the GPS permissions so it cant use it. I have the same issue with GPS not being accurate and jumping all over the place. I have recently tried changing the GPS attenna to on the android to see if it makes a difference. I have also read to use the original iphone cable if possible. Anyone else still having this issue. I have updated the Carlinkit box and APK recently . will post back with any results. - Iphone X on ios 12.4
[Android Head-Units] slunat:
Each to their own but I'd much rather it uses the phones GPS than the headunits. Whilst the headunits aren't too bad, I'd still trust my iPhone to be more accurate than cheap android hardware
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
I want to know that as well. If anyone has a download link as well it would be great.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
I would love to know this as well. Is there a way to update the white box firmware and where can we get the latest APK?
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
I would also love steering wheel control for the white dongle as well....!

And the latest software would be wonderful!!
[Android Head-Units] Tabs78:
The white box is very misterious and anonimous version

Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] techo91:
Maybe someone can write a message to the seller and ask for a newer version?
[Android Head-Units] Tabs78:
I wrote to him.

He said me to insert serial number into link of manual but my box has not serial and the manual has not link

Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] madmunky:
Anyone got the zBox working with BMW iDrive, got mine today and it works much faster than my old white box model but I've lost control of the menus via iDrive.
[Android Head-Units] Bradsr12:
My white box has a serial number when it is started up!

Ver: 2017.11.22.1718

Box: 2017.09.14.1610CAP

Maybe this helps??

Many kind regards
[Android Head-Units] tinorror:
Hello, does it work on android 4.0.4 head unit, like Honda Connect (1)??
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
Hi did this ever get resolved?, would love to get one of these dongles but also use the dvr cam function
[Android Head-Units] isisyodin:
Hi, not really. My Android head unit is nice but it’s so freaking unstable when it comes to supporting additional apps. It works quite well with the ones that are included, but as soon as you start adding third party apps, things can go wrong very quickly and often.

As far as the zbox, it is working quite well after I modified it a bit and updated the firmware and app to the latest version as feb 2018. The mod I made was removing the original USB male connector and soldering a whip with a higher quality male connector. My zbox kept disconnecting causing the head unit to crash from the intermittent connection.

I am planning to make a custom 3D print to account for the new cable and heatsink I plan to add.

Another mod I may end making is changing out the female USB connector on my head unit; it is cable that terminates to the back of the unit with a proprietary connector and the female USB at the other end. The problem is that the USB female connector is also pretty cheap and tends to become loose. I may 3D print a lock to keep that connection more secure. We’ll see. Other Thant that, I am happy with the performance. Music, telephone and other CarPlay features work very well.
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
Thanks so I’m guessing that the dvr incompatibility is the same?.
[Android Head-Units] isisyodin:
I am passively looking for the right app. There are two issues to deal with:

1. That the app won't crash. You would think in today's market this would be trivial, but trust me most of these apps are half baked.

2. The camera image can be manipulated. My camera is mounted on the windshield facing down. Most of the apps I have seen allow you to flip the image upside down which is great; however, most apps (other than the one that came with the head unit) will not allow you to mirror. Therefore, when you look at the screen while the camera is on, you see the mirror image of what is outside. It is confusing.
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
Yeah I’ve been lucky with the glass angle on my van I get a decent view and the dvr ha been ok, only issues were writing to sd card. It was jerky and made the reverse camera glitchy to for some reason. All the other apps were worse and didn’t work at all.

Shame as I really fancied CarPlay but need the dvr more, it’s been better than a stand-alone in respect of reliability and image
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
Sorry to double confirm at present if you run an Apple CarPlay dongle you are not able to use the DVR?. Thx
[Android Head-Units] MacConsult:
Not from within CarPlay.
[Android Head-Units] Danno1975:
Will it carry on running in the background?
[Android Head-Units] ibnabatoot:
ive just ordered a joying zbox dongle. on a video demo of it on youtube, the uploader commented that itll only work on android 5.1.1 and above.

my HU uses 4.4.2 and was assuming itd work. anyone know for sure?
[Android Head-Units] MacConsult:
It requires Android 4.4.4 and better.

If you are running Android 4.4.2, it will not work. Look into installing an updated ROM on your HU.

---------- Post added at 03:01 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:00 AM ----------

Your dash cam / DVR will continue running in the background. Mine does.
[Android Head-Units] ibnabatoot:
thanks for the reply.

in the description for this joying video, it says it requires 4.4.2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=0xUbKTayie8

so thats 3 differing answers now! do you remember where you saw 4.4.4 as a minimum requirement?
[Android Head-Units] mattyd3:
I just bought this one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07M91R8PN/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and should be able to test it Friday/Saturday. I'll let you know how it works out.

I have a 2015 IS350.
[Android Head-Units] PhobicCarrot:
I meant the Carplay/AA dongle. My car ('16 Pilot) will not recognize the the one I bought off amazon.
[Android Head-Units] bigboy292000:
FYI - seeing that I did not know if the install failures (which I also see on my '17 Accord) were related to Honda Hack or not, I have reached out to the developer of Honda Hack for advice.

The reply I got was that the autokit.apk has an issue with how it was packaged and that is why (presumably) the latest version fails to install.

What I'm saying is - I am able to use the dongle that I got with an old version of autokit.apk but not with the new version (always fails installation on the HU, through Honda Hack). But it seems like this is not because the dongle does not work but because of the .apk
[Android Head-Units] PhobicCarrot:
To recap, I can install the APK that installs online through HH, but my car doesn't recognize the dongle. The light on the dongle is illuminated, but it won't charge my phone (Pixel 3 XL or my daugter's iPhone 7). The app also won't update, as the update fails to install.

This is the dongle I have. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HCKWDJ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Since my car ('16 Pilot) does not recognize it, I am going to return it. Is there a different one I should try?
[Android Head-Units] bigboy292000:
Ah I see; sorry I may have misunderstood what your problem was; I thought that you were stuck as install failure of any version of the app that is not the one online. My car recognizes the dongle (which I bought from Aliexpress) even with the older version of the app (installed through HH online section) but I am unable to install any newer version of the app through HH (and auto update fails because I am unable to press the INSTALL button through Autokit update process).
[Android Head-Units] sfer94:
Does it happen to anyone that after a few minutes the image becomes blurred and looks bad? In my case it is solved by closing and reopening the app, but it is quite annoying. This happens to me with the wireless connection, I have not tested if it also happens with the wired connection.
[Android Head-Units] Ben.suffolk:
The car play specification allows car gps to be provided when wired, and requires it to be provided when wireless. When it uses it it adds the car gps to the phone one to get more accurate position in theory. But as said in this version it does not get offered the car gps at all for consideration.