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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
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Hi Emil,

yes, something to test. I highly appreciate it :) Today I'm normally at work so I can see how it behaves compared to the latest alpha.

- ALL Speed warnings on this drive are there (tested some known with lockito) and where shown like I know them from blitzer.de app

- YAY! With the Icon how fast I can drive there :)

- The Speed warnings are on all screens in projection mode

- no freeze of your app caused by the street name thing like in the last version

- Data Usage 700 KB in 35 Minutes with camera alert and street names online. Thats piece of nothing.

One Thing not that good: The street name widget. First Row is very clear written, second is cutted I think (max. spe...) Could be, that there are too less letters on the second row?

So very great so far :)

(I'm not testing the torque feature as I have problems with connected Bluetooth OBD Adapter - Many distortions in Bluetooth call quality)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
Thanks for the last update and the choice not to use data.. Perhaps sometime in the future an option, button or something "update now database".

I don't know if i have a database or not.. :) Until i go to one camera to test if it will notificate it.. :) I have left the app for minutes with wifi on, but i cant test easily if it has been updated..

Also (just to inform) i haven't seen neither one time notification of steet andress or something with data off. (although i had the app in wifi for an hour). For previous alpha, haven't test the last alpha yet..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Can I have a lat/long on where the speed is cluttered, I will check to see how the strings are sent by the server.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
Yes, of course.

I will check the next turns. I don't know where this happens anymore :eek:

BTW I love the new functionalities. Seems that it's working very good now.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Ok, probably the last updated for a while since I'm going on holiday in 2 days (less than actually).

I have moved the Alpha to Beta after I have added a few minor changes:

- App layout adjustment (letter cut off on the setting screen fixed)

- Added notification when CameraDatabase is downloaded (when outside Android Auto)

- Some fixes on the permission prompt (repeating themselves)

- A bit of optimization on gauge drawing. (For slower phones I recommend disabling the needle/scale, it uses DrawLine which is one of the costy calls to make, of course only if you experience sluggishness.)

- Just a bit more fine-tuning on the camera detection algorithm.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
Hey Emil, good to see.

Thanks for the development.

Have a good time and come down. Hope you can relax with your beloved ones.

I wish you the very best from here.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
A small request to you guys, I will like to put together a nice promo video for the app so I will like need to get quite a few screen shots to make a nice montage. Since the app is now relatively well customizable (especially with the beta version starting from 1.7) I'll like to ask you to send me some of your layouts/gauges especially if you use custom background on the app and custom backgrounds on the gauges.

To get a screenshot you need to do the following, and please only do this WHEN PARKED, NOT WHILE DRIVING!:

1) Open Android Auto, go to About -> Developer settings

2) Plug your phone into the car

3) When you see the black screen with Android Auto text on it, simply press the recent task button and switch back to the developer settings left open in previous step.

4) Use the "Share screenshot now" to capture a screenshot from your car screen and share it.

What I'm looking for please:

- Some nice screenshots of your gauges

- Screenshot of your home screen where the street card is nicely visible

- TPMS screen (if you are lucky enough to have a car where this is supported)

What I do not need:

- You to attempt to do this while driving to get me "real" data, so please don't do it!

Thank you very much.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Sorry didn't clarify, but when you open the app (outside Android Auto) it will automatically try to fetch both databases (of course if the database is fresh enough it won't bother downloading it again), if it is outdated you will see a big toast message saying it has been updated once the update is completed.

I will add a button for manual download as well.

Of course if you have the whole speed camera option disabled it won't download at all.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
I'll try before working Emil. Nice idea.

Do you think, it'll work with lockito in the car?

So I can have a street name with speed limit and a camera alert.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Max-SK:
Hmm I pay for app today and it's nothing working for me. In torque all works but in AA nothing. Any tips?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Hi. Sorry to read that. What is the exact experience please? Do the gauge load up but no data is shown or the gauge do not load up at all?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
Have you seen step 3 from the OP and do you use AA in Projection Mode?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
Make sure you are using Torque Pro

Make sure Android Auto developer settings are enabled.

Make sure you are using AA on a connected device (car/tablet/stereo) rather than on the phone it self.

Make sure you press the last button on the AA navigation and select OBD2 if needed.

UPDATE (after emil's reply): also make sure Android Auto -> Developer Settings -> Unknown Sourced is checked too.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Max-SK:
So gauges in torque are working fine, gauges in OBD2AA not working and in AA in car is OBD2AA not visible

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Make sure you are using Torque Pro - ok

Make sure Android Auto developer settings are enabled - ok

Make sure you are using AA on a connected device -

OK (opel astra k)

Make sure you press the last button on the AA navigation and select OBD2 if needed - in selection is nothing
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
You need to enable unknown sources in Android Auto.

Open Android Auto on your phone, go to about, tap the "About Android Auto" header 10 times, you will see a toast message saying you are a developer, from the top right corner (3 dotted menu) select Developer options, scroll down and enable "unknown sources". Close AA, connect again to the car, and "magic" :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
Whoops my bad, i meant "Unknown sources" when i said "Make sure Android Auto developer settings are enabled"
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
I think you must write this in bold red letters in first page.. Probably with a phone screen shot, Otherwise you will post it many many times.. :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Want a bet that even if I put them in elephant size red letters some will still ask :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
This thread has now 85 pages.

Normal, that not everyone can find everything in a minute.

Probably the idea with the screenshots is not that bad.

We have to see, that this app isn't plug'n'play only :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
I know hence not getting upset if anybody asks same question again... I will try to do that today once I finished packing...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Max-SK:
Unknown source and developer was set properly. After reinstall of both apps all is working fine. Thankx for help. And one tip for new feature: after connecting to car, is possible filter pids to show only those which are available in car?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
[MENTION=842765]Emil Borconi[/MENTION]

Sorry to say, but in the last beta there are not only speed camera notifications, there are the "danger" notifications for road works and traffic jams again.

Those where not with latest alpha :'(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
It's your countries fault you have too much hazard on the road :) I'll email you the latest alpha APK.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
That's definitely right :(

Could you tell me, what's different between those two in things of speed cameras database? (Why the beta shows them and the alpha not?)

Only to know the system.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
I might had messed up the mobile database in the alphas but it's correct in the beta. I think all those hazards are only available in the mobile database.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
Ok, was afraid of the answer and you gave it to me.

So there are two directions: first without mobile database and second with and with all thousands alerts on this damn german roads :cry:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scoobdude:
Torque has an option to show only available pids while connected. In theory maybe you could set up obd2aa while the ECU is connected to torque and the list would only be out available pids?

Also part up your wall papers guys. I can't think of anything I want to put in the background so let's see everyone's
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
I know but if I switch that on, you won't be able to do any configuration without being connected to the ECU which I consider to be a drawback.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ilgaspa:
Hi Emil,

First things first, thank you for creating this awesome app! It really makes up for the main shortcomings I always found in Android Auto :)

First things first, I wanted to tell you that I'm Italian and should you consider to add language support I'd happily carry on the translation, just send me the string file in English ;)

Second.. if I may, I'd suggest

- letting the user configure the distance and number of alerts for speed cameras :)

- add a third page after OBD2 and TPMS dedicated to speed cameras, coyote style ? there there should be a button to temporary mute the alerts :)

Lemme know what you think of these ideas please :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Hi.

Yes if you can help with translation I will happily add Italian language to the app.

Distance/alerts configuration is in the roadmap

Not sure I'm following your last point.

However that being said I'm just in the airport lounge and I'm flying away for a holiday till the 20th of November so development will be frozen till then.

Please shoot me an email and I will send you the strings needing translation.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] badabing2003:
Why not connect to ECU one time, get the list, store the list and then use it as a filter.

The only time a user would need to update / resync the list is if they change the obd2 device, or the car.

You could have a resync option, which would require ECU connection.

Just an idea.

PS thanks for a really neat App.

I just have to read and catchup on how best people are using it.

I see TPMS, camera, alerts, ... Have no clue or idea about how to add / use them, but I'll manage finding the info.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ilgaspa:
I'll send you a PM with my mail address in a couple of minutes :)

When using obd2aa in Android auto you can currently choose two "views" using the hamburger menu button in the upper left corner : OBD2 or TPMS. I suggest adding a third "Speed Cameras" page, where one can always see the nearest speed cameras, camera distance and mute/unmute the sound alerts. This way we're be able to enable and disable speed camera alerts without using the phone :)

Something like coyote or other speed camera alerters have, look at the attachment :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Now it makes sense, I will add it to the wish list.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ilgaspa:
I sent you my email address, however I don't see the message in my XDA forum app outbox. Please let me know if you didn't receive it, I'll send it some other way. In the meantime have a nice trip :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] schultp:
Is there an 'About or 'version's screen in OBD2AA? Off so, I'm not finding it. Simply curiosity. I don't need to see one myself.

Paul
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
I don't think a page only for speedcam will be a good idea..

Most of the time we all have the main screen with speed etc, where we want AND speedcam notifications at the same time. As it is now.

A special page with probably more info about speed camera, roads etc may be interesting as long as the usebility of the app as it is now, doesn't decrease..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] scoobdude:
Lol, I was putting this more on the end user. Something like the steps below. You have allot on your hands already. Plus with pulling the list there would need to be a way to tell it to refresh etc. So for the end user:

1) Connect to elm device

2) turn key to on (with or without starting the car)

3) make sure show only active pids is selected in menu on torque

4) configure gauges in obd2aa and then close app

5) plug in phone or however you use Android auto

I'll give it a try here in a few to see if it works.

*UPDATE* Nope, did not seem to work. The lists did not match. I waited till the ECU showed connected but there was still stuff missing from both lol. Oh well, was worth a shot ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Hi. No there isn't sorry
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] m0tyrider:
So what's the process to get this going ? Once setup can I just jump in my car and plug my phone straight into my headunit or so I need to mess around with my phone configuring things first ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
Your torque pro must be configured if you want to use it. The rest are those few settings in OBD2AA an jump in the car and be happy.

But read the first post carefully to make all settings right, because AA is normally very closed.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] birdbrainuk:
Having the problem with not being able to select the OBD2AA screen.

Sometimes it just goes back to the screen it was on and sometimes it freezes and only a disconnect of the usb will fix it.

Trying to take a bug report but can't find the bug report shortcut option.

Any help while Emil is away.

Using a Huawei P9 with android 7.0 if this helps.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] UmMeL©:
Try to change the battery saving options of your mobile.

May be you can solve the problem this way.

Reguards

Ummel
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] birdbrainuk:
I checked these and all are already disabled for battery saving.

Any ideas on taking a bug report.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
Hey, have you checked the first post? Especially point three?

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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] birdbrainuk:
Yes. Trying to follow the first thread but as in point 2. I can't set "bug report shortcut" I just don't seem to have the option I have searched Google and seen where the option should be but it's not there on my phone. All the other settings are there and set but without this pressing the power button does not result in the "take bug report" option.

Hope this is clear and It me being stupid.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
No, thats not what I mean.

In the very first post of this topic is listed in very few points, what you have to do to use this app.

Have you followed these points?

I think, your problem is step two or three.

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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] birdbrainuk:
I have done these steps. It was all working updated to the latest beta and now it doesn't work. Even going back to the original stable is still faulty.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FormelLMS:
I would suggest to uninstall OBD2AA and start the install from scratch.

Probably it will work then. I've heard noone with this problem you have in the beta.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Sorry for late answer, is it a one plus by any chance because you do not have the shortcut on those devices.

What you could do is go to Settings -> Developer settings -> Take bug report (it's a bit more complicated than using the shortcut)

Or simply try clearing the data for the obd2aa app and restarting the phone.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] birdbrainuk:
No problem enjoy your holiday.

For reference it a Huawei P9 so may be I don't have it either.

I will try clearing the data and try it later. If I will take a bug report with the alternative method.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drharder:
PayPal not working?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
As far as I know it does...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drharder:
When I click the link to pay via PayPal it gives me the following error. I can log into PayPal via the app and web browser no problem though.

"We can't process your payment right now, so please try again later. We're sorry for the inconvenience"
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drharder:
Got it, had to use a cc

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] badabing2003:
Apologies if this has already been asked / answered.

How does this plugin know when the Engine Temp is OK?

Almost immediately after connecting, it shows the message, however living in Canada, I know for sure that Engine Temp is not yet at operating temperature.

I think it is wrongly determining this.

Speaking of temperature, I'm not getting any values from PIDs of Engine Coolant Temperature nor from Engine Oil Temperature

I suspect it's my ELM327, does anyone know if this is a OBD2 device limitation or a vehicle limitation?

I'm on CRV 2017 Canada.

Would it be worth it to get another OBD2 device? (suggestions?)

On another note, I noticed that some values are getting stuck at the most recent value probably until new values are read.

Example, the Torque values a lot of times get stuck at high value even though the car is at standstill in idle.

Then when I start driving again, it updates?

is this by design to display the most recent value if the value being read is 0?

If so, perhaps it needs to display 0 for some metrics.

If no, what could be the reason this is happening for me?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] MasterC35:
How did you get it to let you use your CC?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drharder:
Through PayPal.

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PayPal gives the option to use cc.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] barry666:
I get error when try and pay through PayPal from the labs screen saying it can't initiate that request :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drharder:
Do you have an option when at the PayPal logon to use a credit card instead of your account?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] barry666:
Doesn't get that far :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] barry666:
Bitcoin works but don't have this
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] barry666:
Just tried again through credit card and doesnt allow these transactions without logging into PayPal that it then refuses :(
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] 1seniorgeek:
I have just finished with the install and in ODBIIAA preview all looks good and display correctly with the correct data.

Android Auto in the head unit displays all gauges correctly but on 3 of the gauges the data is way off and on 2 of the gauges I get no data at all.

Everything was fine in the "preview". Is the issue with AA or in the transfer?

Also AA drops out quite often and I have to restart in the display.

Any ideas of what to check?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dkirby147:
EDIT: Nevermind, I figured it out.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Goon818:
Yes, your ELM327 is a OBD2 Device.

You can select in the option from the APP then the message would be come.

You have the choice between water or the oil temperature and you choice the value. Many cars show or measure not the oil temperature. Please look with the Torque app with temperature works. I use for this function the Torque plugin TorqueScan. I hope i can help you.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.prowl.torquescan
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Hi guys.

Ok I just came back from my holiday today, I have quite a few emails and messages in my inbox I will try to go through everything and answer everybody including the problems/questions raised in this thread, please bare with me till I get to the bottom of it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] :
I think the app is already very very good. Actually the best for Android auto..

Ofcourse every improvement is a plus.. :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] izzulhafiz:
What is the best obd2 adapter for honda civic fc. I bought one like the picture (elm327 wifi obd2 adapter) .. but it can't connect. Wifi signal always drop & then lost connection.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tbstroken:
Ok people, i need help, xda app does not sign in to my paypal

Im trying to purchase the obd2 torque plugin for aa, my paypal works on chrome browser , how do i purchase this app alternatively, using a browser or is the anyone with the apk for that torque pro plugin for AA ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] m00n61:
Emil, any chance you could implement the Fuel Economy Torque plugin as a screen in OBD2AA?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Ahpigsy:
My latest Layout. Only thing that would be good now would be. 1/ Tell tale values (at least Max). 2/ Incremental dial values.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Calcvictim:
Hi,

1. Thanks for making this, it's very convenient to be able to glance quickly at some car vitals, and the coolant alert indicating that the engine is upto temp is very nice

2. I have a few questions about the behavior

2a. It seems like the guage refresh is not as fast as using torque, I am not sure if there is a limit between phone and android auto or if it's the app itself's polling rate

2b. I think the units do not change, for example I have the temp of coolant in F° and the temp is shown correctly(example:190) but the gauge unit shows C°

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] badabing2003:
Thanks for trying to help,

But that is not my question,

I know ELM327 is an OBD2 device, and I know how to select temperature PID.

My first and third questions were mostly to [MENTION=842765]Emil Borconi[/MENTION] as they are about this App.

The second question is about not getting values of temperature.

If that is a LIMITATION of the ELM327 device that I have , or a LIMITATION of the car (Honda 2017 CRV) or possibly both.

Thanks again.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Goon818:
Sorry, I thought this was a question.

The limitation came from your car.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] izzulhafiz:
Which PID on OBDAA apps that are almost function. Please give me 6 selection .. I want to put in my gauge. Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Goon818:
You can install the Torque Plugin TorqueScan from the Play Store. You would get a list from all PIDs. The working PIDs would show you in green.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] badabing2003:
Thanks,

That's too bad, changing the OBD2 device is much easier.

Can't do **** with the car.

Thanks again
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Hi.

I will need to see a log for this please, if you have a look at OP there are instructions on how to generate some logs.

Are you using beta or stable?