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[Android Auto General] :
Can we make a shortcut somehow in android auto? As we have now AAmirror, we press it and it run, i want this :

Another shortcut with other name eg Navigon.

By pressing it to do this :

1 run AAmirror code

2 run Navigon (or any other program in phone)

This way we can make. Every app looks like it is an android auto app and running them in android auto list..
[Android Auto General] mele80:
In Kia Rio (7" screen) screen fills up nicely when using static launch bar at left. Otherwise there is black bar on both sides
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Any changes in permissions are possible only if You have a ROOT!!! I wrote about it.

No. In all regions, the programs used are different (Navitel, Navigon, IGO, Tom-Tom, OSM, Sity Guide, MapMe, GIS, ect). It's impossible to make a universal button.

And.... Unfortunately, I'm sure that Google will permanently block the AAMirror in every new version. Big brother doesn’t like competitors :(
[Android Auto General] mele80:
LOL, I wasn't complaining.

I have root.... I'm just not sure if it possible to have it on full screen without messing up ratio.
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
No problems. Should work. We tested for Rio. Activate the Adjust mode. Or, try to enter resolutions manually.
[Android Auto General] mele80:
Yes, there is so many settings that im not fully aware of :). Black bars are not big at the moment, maybe 1cm both sides so that is not biggie
[Android Auto General] :
I set adjust ratio in settings and i have full screen ok.

But, i have change dpi to have anything in screen smaller and see more things, but every time mirroring start, it changes the dpi..

Because of adjust screen settings i have set I suppose.

I haven't solve it by changing resolution..

Any info on this?
[Android Auto General] fabioalessandro:
on s8 + no root

I installed apk I started netflix

on the s8 screen it works while on aa 2.9 remains black screen
[Android Auto General] orangekid:
OK so this works perfect for me 100% except it plays audio, then something comes in like a phone call, then after that audio won't play anymore and it goes back to radio.

What actually controls audio here? BT, mirror, etc..
[Android Auto General] :
I am not so sure that you can't run an app in the phone by android auto shortcut..

You can run tasker script :

https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...-taskerauto-run-tasker-tasks-android-t3692517
[Android Auto General] :
So no one knows why by set: "adjust ratio" in settings it changes dpi every time?

I do have full screen with this setting but everything is bigger than i want.

I change afterwords manually dpi settings in phone and working fine. I have in head unit full screen and as small as i want everything.

But after shutting down android auto, next time i run it, dpi changes again and everything is bigger again. I have to manually change dpi again..

And this happens every time.

Isn't any way to solve this?

I already searchin a script to change dpi through tasker if it doesn't resolved this.. If the script run after mirroring start and change dpi, i would be ok..

But do know much for tasker scripting and haven made thus yet..
[Android Auto General] slash_m_a_x:
Cant mirror protected content aka netflix.

Audio can be controlled from HU input, u should have "adroid auto" as source. Usualy HU auto switches, but i guess it depende on HU.

AAMirror doesn't change dpi, only resolution. Changing dpi is not recommended cause that might required restart to actually look good. I'll consider adding dpi change settings for those who find it useful.
[Android Auto General] :
I haven't change resolution. I have disabled this option. Only the option adjust ratio i have set.

I have eg 560 dpi. I see it in developer option in android. After run mirroring i go through HU screen to developers option of the phone, and dpi has changed. It now is eg 350..

So during this adjustment of the screen to get full screen, dpi do change.. If you don't believe i can upload photos of dpi settings before and after connect phone and run mirroring.
[Android Auto General] FreddyRoy117:
Reading is Fundamental

Many thanks for the contributors in this thread! Was able to mirror my Note 8 to my newly installed mylink system! I'm not rooted so no TouchWiz but as long as I have access to Plex in my car I'm happy!

For those who are just starting out my advice is read the entire thread before asking questions. Most of what you need to know is already here.

Thanks again!
[Android Auto General] orangekid:
What I'd like to do is somehow force audio, it's not picking up any audio but all video and apps work perfect.
[Android Auto General] :
Same here.. Whatever audio /video app I run in phone, i have sound . But there are some other apps, eg Navigon, it doesn't have sound .

It has the setting to send audio through speaker or Bluetooth, whatever i set it doesn't have sound.. Very strange. Once i had sound from Navigon also, but never again..
[Android Auto General] treezy26:
So you have to be rooted for touch to work in mylink?
[Android Auto General] viper_za:
Hi

Got this to work on my Galaxy S9 not rooted so far.

Can someone please assist with a guide to get the touch portion working with minitouch through ADB

Thanks
[Android Auto General] taylor310:
After using AAM Plus the touch screen on my phone seems kind of wonky. I can't drag down the pull down menu at the top if i start above the top of the screen. Has anyone seen anything like this or does AAM Plus change anything with root that could create this issue?

Edit:

Looks like my phone had gotten stuck on a lower resolution which caused my issue.
[Android Auto General] FreddyRoy117:
That is my understanding, yes. Interestingly enough it appears that the jig is up for me. Android Auto now recognizes that I'm using an older version, and "locks" me out. I'm able to bypass this and still use Android Auto, however AAMirror is no longer an option. I tried opening the AAMirror app first then loading Android Auto, still no dice.
[Android Auto General] Techvir:
I am having the same issue too..

The older version would mirror the screen but the new version is not being detected in android auto at all..

I am using AA v 2.9 the latest AAmirror app in Samsung note 8 with 7.1.1 rom

I have also another question - THere are few versions of AA mirror posted here . This one ( https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=75721366&postcount=202) for samsung.. Has anyone had luck with using this ?
[Android Auto General] ahhl:
regarding root

few apks nowadays have able to use adb shell for non rooted decives such as secondscreen or ice box.

what permission that AAmirror require? can we do use adb shell to grant permission?
[Android Auto General] Techvir:
My issue was I forgot to re-enable developer mod after installing..

It asked for root and everything is okay

Even though Mirroring is working, the screen on my car is not filling up... I have a big black bar on the right and left sides of the screen.

Tired different screen resolutions but no go...

Any other suggestions?
[Android Auto General] viper_za:
They mentioned to try and use minitouch through adb.

You have any idea to get it working using this?
[Android Auto General] slash_m_a_x:
Its easier to just root. Minitouch works without root using adb tcp forward. Implementing adb loopback is too much work and it not guarantee to work.
[Android Auto General] viper_za:
I have a S9 and would really try and avoid the root way for now.

I also have been told my banking app does not like a rooted phone at all too :(
[Android Auto General] ahhl:
delete
[Android Auto General] ahhl:
https://github.com/openstf/minitouch
[Android Auto General] docwood2011:
Not rooted in AA 2.9.x, installed AAmirror+, but no icon in AA for mirror. (I understand I can't control screen just see it without root). It was previously working with original AAmirror. AA developer allow unknown sources is on. Any suggestions?
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
Hi...

Sorry... I am rooted Galaxy s8+.

Any possibility to get step by step instructions to get this working.. I have magisk and there is no way add manually root allow (but I can grant all during installation).

And correct working Android auto version is?
[Android Auto General] mrmidnight:
AAMirror+ Working With Newest AA

Hey all,

I was lurking this thread and decided to try something, first try I got the app to work with the latest AA update.

I used the app https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-auto-general/app-simple-utility-to-patch-install-t3758294 to install AAMirror+ to my Pixel XL, went out to my truck, launched AA, and bam, worked right off the bat.
[Android Auto General] docwood2011:
Thanks for suggestion. Just to clarify you are using AAmirror+ and this method to install?
[Android Auto General] mrmidnight:
Correct

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So a little update, I did get it working like I stated above, but for some reason I cannot get touch to work, I am rooted and have given AAMirror+ permissions, I am correct to assume that 1.01a hotfix is the most recent version right?
[Android Auto General] Pierreken:
When you say 'I've given AAMirror permissions', do you mean root permissions?

I had to go into the SuperUser app and specifically mark the app AAMirror with root permissions. It never asked me for it during startup. After that, touch was working fine.
[Android Auto General] xtremesystems:
aamirror+ 1.01a hotfix link? i see only 1.01a

Wysłane z mojego Redmi Note 3 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Auto General] Krukri:
Hi all,

Most of this is going completely over my head. I'm not a dev but I work in tech professional so I do have some basic understanding but am not willing to root my device and want to be able to mirror my phone with sound (not fussed about touch).

Anybody able to type up a quick step by step? What version I need/ What settings should be enabled on my phone/ If there are any further cowboy steps to take.

Appreciate any help.
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
I've asked same question to get step-by-step instructions how to install.
[Android Auto General] treezy26:
That's because Google blocked it. If you have any knowledge in ADB, there is a simple solution to fix this.

Only issue I'm having now is how to get minitouch to work. Not rooted so not being able to touch my screen is a little annoying. But all in all, I have it up and running without touch.
[Android Auto General] mrmidnight:
Yes, I've given root permissions as well as anything else it asked for.

The version I downloaded from this thread is the hotfix version. I did see on the 4pda site there is a newer version, but since I am not a member I can't download it
[Android Auto General] red_fork:
I've noticed there's a new AAMirror version on github uploaded 4 days ago. It requests for audio focus on AA startup. Is it possible to add this feature to options? Audio focus may be very convenient for many users but in my case every time I start AA I have to manually switch to radio and then back to AA if I want to listen to the radio while using AA mirror...
[Android Auto General] slash_m_a_x:
done
[Android Auto General] r0ni3:
Another request :)

sometimes it happens that the cable is disconnected and the phone remains with the wrong resolution. would it be possible to create a key in the program to force resetting of the resolution?
[Android Auto General] red_fork:
Thank you! The quickest fix I've seen so far :) I'll try the new version today.

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Today all my AA add-ons stopped working.

I'm using AA 3.0. All add-ons (AAMirror, CarStream, etc) were installed using adb shell pm install command.

Everything has been working for couple of days and stopped today.

At the beginning I was able to see all add-ons in AA, but when I tried to run one of them, it turned off almost instantly.

I unplugged cable and plugged again. From this moment I do not even see addons in AA.

I'm wondering if it's a single case or google managed to block all add-ons on AA3.0?
[Android Auto General] datasource:
Here everything still working .
[Android Auto General] ermeda:
Starting from today,on AA 3.0, doesn't work anymore for me
[Android Auto General] voltiger:
Same here, seems like there was an update for Android Auto
[Android Auto General] ahhl:
ya. must be an update to google play service that have block it
[Android Auto General] red_fork:
What about AA2.9?
[Android Auto General] Krukri:
Please don't force me to spam this guys.

Somebody please just take a couple of minutes out to type up a step by step.
[Android Auto General] Mekret:
Here you go
[Android Auto General] orangekid:
Where is the latest APK?
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
Are you kidding me?
[Android Auto General] SLAB_8002:
Same issue here, everything was working fine with 3.0 until today. I rolled back to AA 2.9 and everything is working again.
[Android Auto General] slash_m_a_x:
google flipped the kill switch, u wont be able to use 2.9 for very long, the switch is present in version 2.9 and 3.0, it just takes time to get to everyone.
[Android Auto General] docwood2011:
Thanks, I used that installer and it worked great showed up in AA. However, now one day later they have disappeared again. Any idea why that could be?
[Android Auto General] SLAB_8002:
Read the post above yours. Google has blocked 3rd party apps.
[Android Auto General] datasource:
Yep. It's confirmed, Google switched off third party apps on Android auto. It's time to move forward to the next patch.
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
So.. does this mean that we are not able to use webview or mirroring even if we have older version of AA?
[Android Auto General] dnfm:
I was able to put 2.9 back on my phone, re-enable 'unknown sources' in AA, and it works again.

.. for now.
[Android Auto General] ahhl:
theres must be another switch to be turn on beside com. android. vending
[Android Auto General] docwood2011:
So if I roll back to prior to AA 2.9 it will work?
[Android Auto General] SLAB_8002:
AA 2.9 will work for now. It likely won't work forever.
[Android Auto General] SLAB_8002:
I'm wondering if the new block has anything to do with Google rolling out some of the features in AA 3.1 - particularly the menu item that displays all AA-compatible apps.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/...ow-message-previews-hd-graphics-apk-teardown/
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Big Brother does not like competition :D
[Android Auto General] SLAB_8002:
I would think it's more of a liability thing. Some fool watching YouTube on CarStream plows into a family in a minivan, and people will want to know why Google didn't do more to prevent others from circumventing their safeguards. While they might be reasonably protected from lawsuits by the amount of effort it takes to get around those safeguards, they could still get a ton of negative publicity. Meanwhile, those of us who want to tinker and make AA do more are an insignificant minority in Google's eyes, so they have no reason to accommodate our wishes. In short, it's just Google being predictably "corporate".
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
I've Oreo S8+ and with AA 2.9 cannot get it working... D....n
[Android Auto General] SLAB_8002:
Meaning you can't install v2.9, or that 3rd party apps aren't working with v2.9?

It was working Friday, but I haven't tried it since then.

---------- Post added at 06:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:11 PM ----------

So here's the weird thing - I installed v3.1 to try out the feature where it will list all of the AA compatible packages installed on your device. Guess what's listed? Both of the 3rd party apps I have installed.

---------- Post added at 06:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:21 PM ----------

But the apps themselves won't appear in the OEM menu. Guess I'm going back to 2.9 for now.
[Android Auto General] anto1208:
Anything can help me I want to install this on my S8 + without root but for my knowledge I can not do it I need your help. Thank you
[Android Auto General] bitnerd:
So I am running the latest Android auto and am unable to get this app or Widgets for Auto to show up busy like everyone has mentioned. I am able to get AnyAutoAudio to work fine, though

Odd. I'll have to see if I did anything different on that one
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
Meaning... I don't see apps at car display menu anymore... Off course I can install v 2.9 AA from my sdcard.
[Android Auto General] Tiemichael:
Does not look good ....

Same as AA V3.1 , the old V2.9 does not show any apps in the OEM-menu any more.

Is there anybody who has still a working solution?
[Android Auto General] dnfm:
I'm on 2.9 and it's still working.
[Android Auto General] SLAB_8002:
Just rolled back to 2.9 from 3.1 and everything showed up in the OEM menu. When you uninstall 3.0 and install 2.9, make sure you re-enable developer settings.

[MENTION=667593]PeeHoo[/MENTION], have you checked to make sure your developer settings are enabled?
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
Sure yes... Btw. Do I have to run that patch program with Windows? Before this it worked without it..
[Android Auto General] datasource:
Make sure that install from unknown sources is checked in AA developer settings.
[Android Auto General] Tiemichael:
I have installed the apps via ADB, enabled 'unknown sources' - but none of the apps show up in the OEM-tab.

Anything else I am missing?

(interestingly UnleashedAudioPlayer shows up under Music, but not under OEM so that it can be used)
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
I already answered "sure yes" - unknown sources have checked in AA developer settings... My 2nd question was - do I have to run that batch script in Windows which was mentioned some messages before?
[Android Auto General] :
Why are you keep asking the same thing over and over again?

Google is using a new method of cutting all unofficial apps. So all solutions has been written are not working any more.

Some still working with previous version of android auto but it will soon stop to them also. It is a matter of time.

Until / if a new solution come up, stop asking the same thing.

There is not any solution right now..
[Android Auto General] datasource:
You don't need that batch script if you installed from ADB with the google vendor method. Just make sure AA is not updating to the latest version.
[Android Auto General] Tiemichael:
Something else must have changed recently ...

My Apps are installed using ADB with the google vendor method, AA is V2.9 , but apps don't show up at the OEM-tab
[Android Auto General] datasource:
Just checked and everything still working here. In my country AA is not officially supported yet, maybe that's because I'm still not affected.
[Android Auto General] Tiemichael:
Same for me - I downloaded AA from another source ... But no longer working
[Android Auto General] HAL9KKK:
yes the same problem here, AA=2,9 and AAMirror plus do not show up.

I wonder if the AAMirror can change version, just re-compile it with some change in the code, than it can work again as its signature change and AA cannot recognize it.
[Android Auto General] ravenrocha:
I will check up it today on my car too. I have AA 2.9 installed and in my country (Portugal) AA is not yet officially supported. It doesn't show on my Google Play Store. Had to install AA manually.
[Android Auto General] ravenrocha:
Any one knows what's new on AAMirror posted on https://github.com/slashmax/AAMirror/tree/master/apk

4 days ago?
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
Hmm... I've asked twice to get step-by-step instructions but haven't saw yet...

I've installed AA from APK mirror (2.9) and just in case with Titanium Backup removed Play link (even if there is no Play link because it was installed outside of Play).

Also webview and AA mirror from APK

Could somebody show be correct track for installing these ;) and correct & latest working dl links apks needed this...
[Android Auto General] orangekid:
Is there a compiled version of this?
[Android Auto General] ravenrocha:
Yes. My link is for the apk
[Android Auto General] orangekid:
Ok I found it.

[MENTION=667593]PeeHoo[/MENTION]

Install the APK on your phone. Then install AA version 2.9 on your phone. Plug your phone into your car, it will load up AA.

Go the the rightmost option on your car in AA, it should show the AAMirror app, click on it. The app on your phone will ask for root permission (it did mine), then ask for permission to draw over apps, which I gave it. Now it should work.
[Android Auto General] mag13:
Do I strictly need Root for AAMirror?
[Android Auto General] orangekid:
You do if you want touchscreen on vehicle screen to work, otherwise it will mirror but you can only touch the phone.
[Android Auto General] PeeHoo:
Ok, thx for this... So only needed AAMirror.apk? No need for AAlauncher??
[Android Auto General] ravenrocha:
Just checked now and AAmirror is still working on AA 2.9. I'm from Portugal and AA is not officially supported here, so I think those like me are (for now) with luck :)
[Android Auto General] datasource:
Yeah. Portugal the man!
[Android Auto General] ravenrocha:
And which is your country? I read that is working for u too
[Android Auto General] datasource:
Portugal, of course.
[Android Auto General] orangekid:
I don't know what AA launcher is.

You need AA 2.9 and AAmirror and nothing else. The newest version works amazing on my phone and truck. Sound works 100% of the time now so if i have FuboTV open I can have games going etc.

If a kill switch ever happens I'm assuming I'll be able to uninstall then reinstall and it should work until it kills again, rinse wash repeat.

So far working very well for me. I'm rooted on RR ROM nexus 6p.
[Android Auto General] ravenrocha:
:)))

By the way, I have Note 8 with Android 7.1.1 but in few days it will be updated to Oreo (8.0.0). Some people here are saying that since they updated to Oreo AA 2.9 + AAmirror stopped working. What version of Android are you using? It is really confirmed that with Android Oreo AA 2.9 + AAmirror doesn't work, even on non supported countries like Portugal?
[Android Auto General] datasource:
I have Oreo 8.1 installed on Xiaomi mi A1 and until now aamirror is working flawlessly.
[Android Auto General] ravenrocha:
Very good to hear those news!!! I'm less nervous now for the big update :)
[Android Auto General] datasource:
I did a backup of all settings from AA and all the third party apps with Titanium so that when i switch roms or upgrade i just need to restore the backup. it only takes a few seconds and it's been working that way with no problems.
[Android Auto General] Tiemichael:
Great idea! Thanks!
[Android Auto General] slash_m_a_x:
AA bar cant be hidden without hacking the AA package, and without the left bar u would have black bars on side anyway cause of the 16:9 aspect ratio. I prefer having a bar for hardware keys and recent apps (maybe i'll hide it when the phone has on screen software buttons).

When u turn off the screen the mirroring isn't disconnected, it just shows a black screen. I'm investigating lowering screen brightness for now, i don't know if it is possible to mirror while screen is off.
[Android Auto General] AndroidenKalle:
Awesome, it works in my car as well. Now I can use my own apps without an agreement from Google.

Good job.
[Android Auto General] hamod12:
Which apps that you use !?
[Android Auto General] AndroidenKalle:
- AndroidAuto (with developer settings enabled)

- AAMirror from trash_m_a_x

You have to compile AAMirror by yourself.

First, download the Git repository to your PC.

git clone https://github.com/slashmax/AAMirror

Enter to new folder and use gradle to build the .apk.

gradle assemble
[Android Auto General] candiesdoodle:
Could someone share the APK pls

Don't have access to a build server
[Android Auto General] AndroidenKalle:
Try this.
[Android Auto General] :
Yes, can someone share the apk. Thanks,