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[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
So in your opinion, I should not write about the problems that bother me and the people from my forum. Should I only write laudatory odes pleasing to your ear? Thanks for the advice. I will do so. I'll shut up.
[Android Auto General] virtual.bond:
I tried all the steps as it is but it didnt work, i uninstalled both AA and carstream many times and repeated the steps but didnt work.

Please help.

Can you confirm the exact versions of AA, and Google play services
[Android Auto General] Homeboy76:
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[Android Auto General] ishantha:
Carstream 2.0 rocks..

I am using Samsung S6 edge with AA 3.3.58063 downloaded from apk mirror.

Works perfectly with carstream 2.0 on my civic 2018 hatch.
[Android Auto General] virtual.bond:
I am also using AA 3.3.58063 and Google Play service 12.6.85 on samsung note Rooted with BusyBox installed, still it doesnt work.

Did anybody had issues but was able to make it work? I can share any details if required.

Please help
[Android Auto General] wrecklesswun:
Followed all instructions and not working on 2018 Audi S4. Strangely, the old version worked, so long as i rolled back the version

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strangely, i did not get prompted for perms when starting the head unit
[Android Auto General] arvin2212:
I am getting the same error as this person. Followed every instruction (as shown on github) where android auto succesfully loads on my pc and i am able to use carstream on the emulator, but when i try unlocking it, i get the same permission denied error as above. My phone is rooted (huawei mate 8) and SU has been set to grant all access without prompts. Busybox is also installed and running.
[Android Auto General] aroy11:
Maybe it has something to do with the incompatibility of AA on Huawei phones(I tried it on Honor 8) . I rolled back to version 2.9 for now and everything is normal again.
[Android Auto General] Andrew0811:
somehow after i logged in my background color is black and it is phone mode, looks like post 10 on my headunit.
[Android Auto General] hawkye:
I waited for DP4 to be released before I rooted and tried these steps. It isn't working for me. The database is being updated with the whitelist looking at it via RootExplorer. Is it still working for others? I am wondering if Google blacklisted the App ID again.
[Android Auto General] wrecklesswun:
i forgot to mention, i am using a nexus 6 with magisk su... when i click root, it takes a long time for it to return, then when it finally ANR and i close it prompts to reboot. When i look in magisk it says the app has root, but i suspect it truly doesn't. I also recently took an update on the MMI for the 2018 S4, so maybe it has something to do with this? The previous version still works if i roll back to a previous version of AA
[Android Auto General] Andrew0811:
have this working for weeks, stopped working today. I think google play service 12.8.72 is the problem.
[Android Auto General] albadi4:
We need help developers

The application has stopped this day ??
[Android Auto General] pmbabu:
Have you tried rolling back the Android Auto version? I am going to try and get back
[Android Auto General] pmbabu:
Didn't work with only Android Auto rolled back to the previous version...
[Android Auto General] albadi4:
Problem in application google play services
[Android Auto General] pmbabu:
This worked for me:

I don't have Android SDK, so followed the procedure only for play services.

Source: https://github.com/thekirankumar/carstream-android-auto/issues/200
[Android Auto General] albadi4:
It's good .. now it works
[Android Auto General] Jaihoidundso:
On OnePlus 6 with newest Android version, this solution doesn't work. It always show, that Play Store Services have to be updated. Android Auto doesn't work too.
[Android Auto General] preetshardoc:
ya

It stopped working for me too.

I was using it on two different phones. Now both have stopped working. I dodn't update Android Auto in either phones.

It must have been the Google Play Services.

It had just started to get good.
[Android Auto General] 9h05t:
[MENTION=5614228]kristakos[/MENTION] Same here. All versions showed App not Installed on Android 6.0.1

Does the old original 2.0.0 Carstream work on the latest AA with new UI?

Mine didn't work with new UI. Only works with old UI even with latest AA version.
[Android Auto General] denniequiambao:
Good day! Just wanted to ask if someone here has had the same issue I have been experiencing with Carstream not being able to read my phone's (Huawei P20 Pro) internal storage.

Is there a certain format that the files need to be in order for Carstream to see them?
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
You must give permissions to access memory in application settings.
[Android Auto General] denniequiambao:
Oh, right! Thanks, buddy! Much appreciated. I'll check this.

Cheers!:good:
[Android Auto General] theflanker:
Hi guys some solutions for android auto 4.8.59432? Because carstream 2.0.4 doesn't work for me. Thanks in advance
[Android Auto General] 9h05t:
Ok. Confirmed that original CS2.0.0 won't work on latest AA4.7 with new UI. Old UI will still work.

Reports of AA4.8 to come with feature to hide icons. So those who wish to maintain media controls can use [MENTION=5614228]kristakos[/MENTION] CS2.0.3 and simply hide the media icon.

Sadly I still can't find a solution to force install [MENTION=5614228]kristakos[/MENTION] version of CS on my Android 6.0.1 device.

All versions showed App not Installed or Problem Parsing Package.

Tried signing it, tried lucky patcher, tried clearing Package Installer data... ?
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
On the new interface 4.7 and 4.8, no version of CarStream is launched. Exception 2.0.4. But there are a lot of bugs in it.
[Android Auto General] BRAGHAVENDRA84:
Car steam not working in my car
[Android Auto General] Ranaz:
Car keys not working On steering wheel

Hi. In Car Stream 2.0.4 you can select the next or previous video with the Car keys On steering wheel?

What is your suggestion to solve this problem?

Thank you.
[Android Auto General] Kumarn:
i'have same problem after update new UI android Auto
[Android Auto General] wbrambley:
I got CarStream 2.0.4 to install on Android 6. Modified the manifest. Not tested in car yet but hopefully working, will test tomorrow

Edit: Working.
[Android Auto General] wbrambley:
Delete
[Android Auto General] alderon666:
Nothing else changed? Just SDK version in manifest to make it work in Android 6?

Regards.

Alderon666
[Android Auto General] wbrambley:
Yep. Was the first thing I tried. I haven't been bothered to work out exactly why. Changes to the way some of the permissions are handled?
[Android Auto General] alderon666:
I'm not the expert. I used APK Editor Studio to make it work in Android 5, but original apk is set to install even in android 4.4, so I don't know, why it didn't want to install on Android 5.

Regards.

Alderon666
[Android Auto General] neverasunset:
Nearly works

Hi all,

I have a pixel 3 xl running on the last version of android 9, AA 4.8, and carstream 2.0.4, using the new AA UI. Using this setup on Ford Sync3.

I am able to play videos that are saved on my phone but controls are limited to the touchscreen controls. Pressing the home icon on carstream does nothing for me.

Definitely hope that someone out there cracks this cookie soon.
[Android Auto General] Sjhingan:
HI

BEEN USING CS 2.0.2 WITHOUT ANY ISSUES. However older versions of CS dont work with the new UI so i recently installed CS 2.0.4. The problem is that no other website opens in the browser except youtube. I was able to watch other streaming services but not anymore. Anyone else experience this? Any solutions will be appreciated as the new UI will be mandatory in a few days.

Thanks
[Android Auto General] neverasunset:
What version of AA are you running? I'm on 4.8 and have CS 2.0.4. Mine doesn't even let me use youtube. I can only play videos saved on my phone.
[Android Auto General] Sjhingan:
Was using AA 4.8 CS 2.0.2, but now rolled back to version 4.6. Everything works fine on 4.6 but its only a matter of time before we are forced to update AA to newer versions. Hope someone can find a solution.
[Android Auto General] neverasunset:
yep sure hope so. my jailbroken iphone now works better than my pixel which sucks for me
[Android Auto General] kristakos:
I read all the posts recently. Don't have the time to fix the bugs (university, life etc) but hopefully I will get to make an update when I have some spare time. Meanwhile I will make git repo so some someone can poke around
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
I wish you to solve all current problems (university, life etc) :)
[Android Auto General] Docout:
Hi! First of all thank you very much for your work, it is appreciated!

Do you have any github repository with the 2.0.4 code?

Thanks for everything :)
[Android Auto General] 9h05t:
Managed to get this forked version to install on Android 6 OnePlus One Cyanogenmod.
[MENTION=3276391]wbrambley[/MENTION], if you can do the same modification to 2.0.3, that would be great. I would like to use my steering wheel controls to skip videos and 2.0.4 doesnt allow that (after removal of the duplicate icon).

[MENTION=5614228]kristakos[/MENTION]

Like many who mentioned earlier, I think we need the second duplicate icon as it allows us to skip the videos using steering wheel controls.

Would be great if the background is permanently white instead of turning black when the car headlights come on and we cant read the wordings in the app.

Everything else work fine.:good:
[Android Auto General] Maxi_90:
Hey guys,

Can someone here confirm, that Google blocked the CarStream App again?

Until now i had an button on the new overlay AA, i think it was called "all auto apps", where i have the possibility to choose from the apps and there i had the possibility to choose Carstream.

Now the button is gone and the only thing i would say, that can be the mistake, is at Google.

May someone tell me if this also happened to you?

I use Android 9 with Dr. Ketan P02 and Carstream worked until now, ( i don't use it every day, but i used it the week before without problems).

Edit: In English the button is called "all car apps" which is missing now. :-/

Here in the video you see the button also at 4:48.
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
New universal Audio-Video player

(contains many additional features) - https://github.com/AndreyPavlenko/Fermata/releases/

1. Install the application

2. Making unlock with phenotype patcher

3. Open application on smartphone and set up folders with video and audio

4. The application forms two shortcuts in the AA menu. You need to run the second shortcut. The first is needed to maintain the ability to control the car buttons.

5. I strongly recommend not using version AA 5.0!
[Android Auto General] pa.ko:
Great work, thank you!

Why you stopped releasing APK? Last APK is 1.10 and latest release is 1.30.x with lot improvements? (Yes I know one can rebuild APK from aab, but many users lack techy skills or willingness to do so)
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Hi, dear.

Because to play different video formats were integrated library of VLC and EXO players. And if you make an application for all architectures, its size will be huge. It is much easier for everyone to build an application for their device. OK, the last one, 1.34 is collected as an apk.

And most important information, I'm not the Fermata author)))
[Android Auto General] pa.ko:
Ah, ok. Thank you for sharing.
[Android Auto General] shouk_1987:
CS 2.0.4 with AA v5 working without steering controls

Only volume but good
[Android Auto General] uio88:
Hello [MENTION=4263401]Uksus17[/MENTION] can we use fermata without root? Thanks
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
You can't use 3rd party apps without root
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Hello colleagues. I don’t know where to ask this question. But I got an answer about AA codes here.

When starting AA, I used to open the application menu. I did not update anything. But recently, navigation has started to run automatically.

The question is how to find this command and prohibit starting navigation? I want the application menu to start.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
This is happening to me from last July. One of the early adopters of new UI. I've digged into the database to find a flag to change this behaviour but couldn't find. Digged inside AA's code, found some flags, tried to manually add them but no luck. I think there's no actual way to do so right now.
[Android Auto General] marc.ientilucci:
Is there a way to force the browser to use desktop versions of websites?
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Only through AA Mirror. The essence of the project - mirroring the smartphone screen on the car screen.
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Heh... so sad :(

I'm angry that it warns me about speeding and events on the road )))
[Android Auto General] vtecx626:
rebuild the 1.36 release

Hello. Can someone rebuild the 1.36 release to universal apk mines won't install the fermata-1.3.6-auto-universal-arm64.apk

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Where can I find the 1.34 apk? Thanks :good:
[Android Auto General] jj202:
Help please

Im super interested in this thread. Problem is im new to this so ive been going threw the thread for a few hours and cant get the full picture. I have a note 10 with latest updates sadley and sync 3 version 3.0. I have set Developer mode on phone and auto. Set download unsecured apps. Just dont know what versions ov aa, mirror and stream i need. Id be greatful for some help.
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Latest versions of Fermata auto v1.3.6 are converted to apk (arm7 & arm8).

Since the name of the package and application has changed, a new installation is recommended, with the old version removed.
[Android Auto General] Torbalan69:
Will it be possible to watch video on the car monitor?
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
It's possible.
[Android Auto General] X_Reactiionzz:
Hey guys, i desperately need help, i have a Galaxy S8 Custom rom Android 8, and im trying to get carstream (or any video watching applications) to work on my Android Auto. Ive tried a hundred different methods, from using AA Phenotype Patcher, to using the carstream root option, but every post i read seems to be outdated. The problem specifically is on my Android Auto Screen, it shows 2 different carsteam apps, one being "Carstream" and the other being "CarStream Player", and neither of them display anything. Can anyone please help me with a proper list of what needs to be done from start to finish to successfully get carstream working on the Android Auto Screen? Thanks a tonne in advance.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Try with CarStream 2.04 from here https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80328203&postcount=322
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
Exactely this one you have got in post above. But please be aware you will get two icons on head unit apps menu. That is normal for any versions of CarStream. One is for run the app, second is for steering so you will have both. It nothing to be worry about. Just use one which start app. BTW: This is one app so in Phenotype Patcher you will have only one app to be enabled. Of course please uninstall any other version be fore you install this one from the link sent by shmykelsa (post above linked to kristakos post).
[Android Auto General] X_Reactiionzz:
Hey, thanks for the replies guys, that fixed it when I'm testing it on the DHU on my computer, so it launches and plays videos, but now the carstream app doesn't appear in my car like it used to. Any tips?
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
Just reenable it in Phenotype Patcher and restart the phone. It should work for you.
[Android Auto General] X_Reactiionzz:
I did reenable it, it just doesn't appear. On my computer it appears fine, in my car, it just doesn't appear. I've uninstalled and reinstalled it, and repatched it and it won't appear. Thanks.
[Android Auto General] X_Reactiionzz:
Does anyone have a link to the latest phenotype Patcher by chance? I feel like that may be an issue. Any help would be appreciated!
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
Ver 0.85

https://github.com/Eselter/AA-Phenotype-Patcher/tree/master/app/release
[Android Auto General] X_Reactiionzz:
Yep, I've got that installed. Think I'm outta luck hahaha.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Try wiping datas of Google Play Services. It could be you have a corrupt Google Play Services database.

This operation could opt you out in a few Google Services such as Data Backup, Location History, Smart Lock etc.
[Android Auto General] X_Reactiionzz:
No luck. I'm super confused because, on the desktop-head-unit.exe in Android sdk on my computer, it works fine. Carstream appears, and I can view videos. But, if I connect it to the car, it just doesn't appear. Literally everything else is the same (besides the exit icon, because that's car dependant).

And for the record, this is all on my spare phone, not my main phone, so I don't care about any other features, I've got this phone rooted for the sole purpose of media playing for passengers or while parked. So anythings on the table to get it working, with no worries to maps or data backups, etc. Thanks for continuing to help as well!
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
What version of CarStream have you installed?
[Android Auto General] X_Reactiionzz:
I've got this one installed.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Are you sure you are patching the right one? Because the package name is different and it's not com.android.kk
[Android Auto General] X_Reactiionzz:
I am patching CarStream (com.google.android.kk2), and that's all.

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Ok, thanks for the help everyone, I did a wipe and fresh install of it on my phone and it worked! No idea what's going on there. Thanks for all the help really appreciate it.

Side note, there's a slight audio delay with the carstream. Any tips? Thanks again!
[Android Auto General] zecaloteiro:
Source code

Thank you but it doesn't work running on the background. If I switch to google maps my video stop playing.
[Android Auto General] zecaloteiro:
You have to unselect "CarStream Player" on Android Auto App (on your cellphone) -> Settings -> Customize Launcher. You should mark "CarStream" as checked.

It will make CarStream work again but It doesn't work running on the background. If you change to google maps your video is going to stop playing AND your car player controls won't work as well. You'll have to use the screen controls to change videos, play, pause, etc.
[Android Auto General] Sjhingan:
Hi ,

What combination of CS, AA and GPs is still working? I was forced to update to the latest AA version and Cs does not work anymore. Thanks in advance
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
GPS any

CarStream 2.0.4 if you have new AA UI (which is compulsory, so I think that's the case for you)
[Android Auto General] Sjhingan:
Works for me! thanks
[Android Auto General] inetko:
Hello all,

I have S5 mini / Android 6

Auto root

Installed AA patcher

Carstream 2.0

Android Auto 5.1.5.

In car screen is listed icon Carstream, after clicking appears "Click last icon in bottom bar & start playing from YouTube Auto app.

Also I have modified the package in Apk editor Pro

Still does not work.

Can you please help me? Is there still a chance how to watch the videos/YouTube on car's screen?

Thank you for your instructions
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
Try to install on different versions:

Android Auto 4.5.x

CarStream 2.0.4

Enable CarStream via AA Phenotype Patcher.

Generally I am not sure about Android version (if it is not too old and can be supported and working).

Good luck.
[Android Auto General] inetko:
I tried, but always to reach success to have installed AA, it asks to be connected to the internet and in the background download automatically new version of AA. so this way is no working for me
[Android Auto General] Maxi_90:
Carstream works in AA 4.9. Above it doesn't appear in the AA App and the "all car apps" button also is invisible.
[Android Auto General] inetko:
And how to instal AA 4.9 without automatic update to last version? I tried uninstall GPS, tried downgrade, registering older version, but always during installing AA popping up the message something like for continuing allow Internet connection and here are two options first

1. If GPS is in older version like the new one popping up the message during Installing AA instal Google play services

2 if GPS is up to date during installing AA it does not matter which version (tried from 2.8) suddenly welcome to AA latest version.

There must some hack for that ?
[Android Auto General] GialanG:
AA 4.9 + Carstream 2.04 + AA Phenotype Patcher 0.85 combo works on my car. To disable automatic update of AA, open the AA page on GG Play, tap the 3 dots on upper right corner and uncheck "Enable auto update".
[Android Auto General] inetko:
Thank you very much, I will try to do it today, but so far my experience is, even if I will not enable auto update in GP during the installation AA it needs internet connection and right after the installation I have installed the last version even I installed 2.9, 3.0. I haven't tried 4.9 but I am afraid, there is not going to be different.

anyway I will try and maybe I will record some video of it.

thank you
[Android Auto General] GialanG:
That also happened to me when I tried 3.9 (I have android 9). I guess AA 3.xx cannot run in android 9, so it had to make a forced update. Can you try with AA 4.9?
[Android Auto General] adampollack:
Hi all. I sense people might be confused as I was.

Root your phone.

Turn on dev mode and unknown sources in Android auto.

Close all apps.

Install carstream.

Open and accept permissions.

Close all apps.

Install AA phenotype patcher 0.85

Open and patch carstream.

Reboot

Voila!

Pixel XL Android 10

Rooted

Latest Android Auto as of today

Carstream 2.0.4

AA Phenotype 0.85
[Android Auto General] kristakos:
I'm really sorry for the huge delay guys, life happens. Here is the source for who is intrested: https://github.com/krisstakos/Carstream-update-2.0.4
[Android Auto General] Rhodybak:
Thanks guys.

Google Fi Moto X4

Magisk

Current AA

Carstream 2.0.4

AA Phenotype 0.85

Working beautifully on 2020 Toyota Entune system

*Update*

When I use volume controls video pauses and music plays until I tap play on video again. Anyone else have this issue?
[Android Auto General] seelo:
I can't see aa icon. it's look disappeared. I have latest miui rom
[Android Auto General] nellobnn:
I have the same request of wbrambley, would like to use my steering wheel controls (my car has not thouch screen). With the version 2.0.4 is impossible use the wheel control....the only solution is to uninstall :crying:
[Android Auto General] gm0ntel:
Works like a charm after following instruction on my Galaxy s8+ (Android 9)
[Android Auto General] wbrambley:
Ok, try this. Absolutely untested but here is v2.0.3. Target changed in manifest and no other alterations.

https://mega.nz/#!HAx3DBYB!rhcPxtqTUBTUdiuuL8pXpcpK6oL2D5uP7tHafQEBlx4
[Android Auto General] diluxp:
Video not coming on . can you work on 2.04 and get the steering working ? thanks in advance
[Android Auto General] nellobnn:
I confirm
[Android Auto General] wbrambley:
Ok, was there a version that worked for button or steering?

All my change did was made it possible to run on Android 6.

You may need to run an old version of Android auto with the old interface. I can't test beyond what I have, a touchscreen ford sync3.
[Android Auto General] nellobnn:
I'm on android 10 (oneplus 6) and last version of android auto (5.1).

I never used a version of Carstrem that works with steering (someone said 1.8.3, someone 2.0)

Moreover I read that someone uses another background app Carstream player (where is it?).

Thanks for the interest and commitment
[Android Auto General] soybeann:
Crash with carstream 2.0.4

I used latest AA 5.x amd andoird 9 SS A50

When I play video on carstream 2.0.4 or youtube on screen2auto , The Android Auto was restarted

Please help me resolve it

Thanks a lot