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[Android Auto General] pvries86:
What is the most recent release? The first post links to version 2.0 on GitHub that hasn't been updated since 2018, but I see there's also been a fork.

Which app is being maintained and what are the installation instructions?
[Android Auto General] brick00444:
Is this still the path to take or is there a new preferred way?
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
Instead of point #21 you should use AA Phenotype Patcher as the built-in unlock is not keeping the app enabled.

The rest is still valid ;)
[Android Auto General] brick00444:
Thanks for the quick reply. Will give it a try today.
[Android Auto General] brick00444:
Works great Thanks for your help.
[Android Auto General] fadinizjr:
Hello everybody...

Since november I was using the following setup:

Google Play Services 14.3.69 (with it's updates blocked by Titanium backup)

Android Auto 4.1.590944

AA Mirror 1.0

AAuto App Enabler

CarStream 2.0.0

Everything was working great. I used it all yesterday. But, suddenly today it all stopped working. Even Android Auto itself.

Now when I connect my phone to the head unit on my car I got an error telling me that I have communication error 8 and to make sure that my time/date are correct and also make sure that Google Play Service is up to date.

I am sure that if I let GPS get updated Android Auto at least will get to work again but Mirror and carstream will surely stop :(

What should I do now?

Is there a new way to unlock everything and keep using the latest GPS?

Thanks everybody!!!
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
I've got the same problem two weeks ago. Suddenly, the Android Auto stopped with the same message. Any tries of restoring Android Auto from the backup and downgrading AA didn't work. The solution was to clear all GMS (Google Play Services) cache+data and to do the same for Android Auto (clear cache and data).

Then I reinstalled Android Auto and set up it again.

For Carstream the best and permament solution (you do not need to block Google Play Services for updating) is to patch phenotype database using AA Phenotype Patcher (by Eselter. - you can download it from his Github here: https://github.com/Eselter/AA-Phenotype-Patcher/releases)

This will enable your Carstream (and other AA apps if you have some) and it will be working even on latest Google Play Services. I currently use Carstream on GMS ver. 16.0.89 with no problem at all.
[Android Auto General] fadinizjr:
Thank you very much. I will have a look at this patch.
[Android Auto General] MiOBi:
Hello everyone!

If I understand correct, as per my attempt, it does not play in the background? I mean, I cannot play a song and transfer to Google Maps for example?
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
Correct. But if you need something to play in the background you can use any other players or just start YouTube on the smartphone via bluetooth. CarStream is for watching video so you need the screen on your car system :D
[Android Auto General] marius23mvp:
Actually it DOES play in the background. I have a video here somewhere ...

https://youtu.be/Fd_-qZNwAPY

The video is old ... recently I discovered that is even easier to get carstream sound in the background.

As you see in the video I did a lot of extra steps ... I was not aware that there's a simpler solution.

It might be possible to do it after just one played video, but I THINK that t

he trick is that you have to play two videos on carstream

... not all the way, but you need to allow carstream to build a playlist ... to have an option for when you will press back or forward.

So, you play a few seconds from a video (video 1), than another few seconds from anoter video (video 2).

After that let's say that you want waze on you screen ... the sound from carstream will stop immediately after you switch to waze window from carstream window.

You just need to press (I did it from the steering wheel) "back" (I think it will be the same result with "next" .. I think).

Carstream will start to play the first video (video 1) ... than you can press "next" to go to the next video ... etc.

All this while the "view" remained on waze window.
[Android Auto General] fadinizjr:
Funny thing is that now that I want GPS to get updated it will not update...

Is there a way to force it to update?
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
I didn't know it. I have to check it in my car :eek:
[Android Auto General] fadinizjr:
Nevermind... it just got updated the moment I sent this reply.
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
You can download and install any version you want from APK Mirror:

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/
[Android Auto General] fadinizjr:
It worked.

Thanks again.
[Android Auto General] shouk_1987:
It worked man with latest gp services and latest AA

awesome I am really happy

Now what is the difference between youtube and youtube tv inside carstream app
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
To be honest I really do not know as I use it only for YouTube steaming subscribed channels. But maybe it is just YouTube TV (there is such service i popular in US for streaming TV channels).
[Android Auto General] saki4a:
I have a paired youtube tv in Carstream with tv pair code in setting section on ma youtube app in mobile phone.

Now I can share video with mirrocast fast and simple without wi-fi. :D
[Android Auto General] nadales:
Hi, I wanted to know if someone happens to him, that when they are on you tube and they play the car stream microphone, the screen remains frozen. is not the microphone working !?
[Android Auto General] andrejic:
Hi. Does anybody know, is it possible to hide the AA stock toolbar on the bottom of the screen? I want to watch video at full screen.
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
No. This is how the AA works.
[Android Auto General] Tabs78:
Experience with Huawei p20 pro?

Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android Auto General] devinakatouch01:
Any way to change the user agent to desktop ? YouTube TV would work then
[Android Auto General] dopamin:
Hello, carstream 2.0.0 works in my Audi a4 and i like the APP very much, but i cant knowingly select a Video. Its just gessing what video is selected in the background. It it possible to highlight the selected video. Because its very hard to use the APP without a Touchscreen right now. Thanks
[Android Auto General] shouk_1987:
Is the AA phenotype patch kernel dependent

It used to work now it says no triggers found and cannot patch carstream

how to solve this guys ?
[Android Auto General] f3eezer:
carstream

Hello guys, seems that with new google playservice 16.1.59 (released on 3rd of may 2019) carstream is not anymore seen in 3rd party app on android auto. Downgraded to GPS 16.1.57 and there it works. My configuration is galaxy S7, Andoid 8.0 oreo, carstream 2.0, phenotype patcher 0.85. Any others have the same issue?
[Android Auto General] Reaper333:
I just started having some issues today with carstream. Mine seems to be loading up into AA fine but for some reason Im unable to input anything while driving anymore. It will not allow the use of the keyboard. Im on play services 16.0.91. I have tried to downgrade to an older version of AA but now everytime I try to install the older version it automatically brings up a screen saying that I have to update apps. I downgraded playstore and tried and still doesn't work. So, Im at a loss of what to do. I know its not safe but usually my passengers mess with it while I drive now they cant. Please help. :) or suggestions. Thanks guys
[Android Auto General] BostonDan:
Noidea24,

I just saw your forum topic and not bashing on you, but I hope thekirankumar sees this. I don't mind that on his GitHub page he basically copied my instructions to getting this to work (from my post for AAUnlock/AAMirror) but he should give credit to others when he uses their ideas or directions with changes to the wording.

I originally posted these instructions for AAMirror (https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...isucssion-t3734180/post76754875#post76754875)

Hope he sees this and at least does the honorable thing and gives proper credit/citation.

Cheers,

B.D.
[Android Auto General] ionutzm05:
Hello everyone,

I managed to install CarStream successfully thanks to this thread.

However, in my car it seems like the resolution of the videos is not so great. In Developer settings I only have "Video resolution" setting which is set to "Allow up to 1080p". However, it doesn't seem to make any change.

Anything else to modify or the behavior is normal?

Thanks.
[Android Auto General] Roger_K:
Hi All,

I'm getting this error:

Android Auto Communication Error 7. Your car's software does not pass androids security checks

Any ideas?
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Given that this is an off topic, you are also not helping in identifying the issue if you don't at least specify what phone do you have, software etc. I doubt anyone could really help you without these informations.
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
I have these errors few times after changing version of Google Play Services. Potentially it is because time difference between car system and smartphone. However not in my case. I fixed it just by clearing data and cache of Android Auto app and by restoring app+data from Titanum Backup. Hope this helps.
[Android Auto General] vukis:
Works for me. One question regarding netflix: www.netflix.com shows rotate your phone to portrait to continue. Any known way to workaround it?
[Android Auto General] wbrambley:
Use Chrome as webview implementation and look at ways to force desktop mode.

This will effect other apps using webview as well tho.
[Android Auto General] vukis:
Thanks. Is it a setting in the car app, or android?
[Android Auto General] wbrambley:
Android. And it's not available by default. There's a few steps involved and it didn't appear to work for everyone. Search it out, I'm going to try it in the next few days.
[Android Auto General] fadinizjr:
Make sure that your car's date/time is correct. Also your phone.
[Android Auto General] vukis:
I think you meant screen mirroring :).
[Android Auto General] wbrambley:
Um no.

https://xdaforums.com/android/general/how-to-load-desktop-websites-t3771982

Set Chrome as webview in developer settings and it should/might fix the Netflix website issue with mobile landscape mode.
[Android Auto General] Jawaty:
Hey everyone, im facing problems with carstream. It says "click on the last icon bar........"

I've unlocked it with Aa app enabler. Ive searched for the solution but i cant find any.

Carstream version: 2.0.1.

Andriod auto version: 4.4.592344

Google play services: 17.7.85. (I have tried to downgrade but it says cant install).

Samsung s10 SM-G973F

Can anyone please help me out? I would appreciate it. Im trying to get it work for weeks. Thanks inadvance!
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
What is your problem exactely? You cannot activate CarStream to be seen in your car system? Is that the issue?

If so, then simply use Phenotype patcher to enable CarStream for Android Auto.

It works great. You can download latest version (8.5) from here:

https://github.com/Eselter/AA-Phenotype-Patcher/tree/master/app/release
[Android Auto General] drnightshadow:
Khmm where did you get Carstream 2.0.1???

My config is the same except Carstream v2.0.0 from OP... and its working....

And Im using Samsung A3 SM-A300FU (AKA 2015 VER) for Android auto + adds on (Carstream, AnyAutoAudio, AA-mirror,...)

EDIT: Hmmm, maybe its android version ... I'm on LOS 15.1. Are you on PIE? With PIEs are problems... like my friend has, some kind limits are there. Even AA-mirror wont work with touch on PIE.
[Android Auto General] Eselter:
He download my previous fork below u can find 2.0.2:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78878680&postcount=175
[Android Auto General] quailallstar:
I'm able to get Carstream to show up on using my non-root S9+. Only issue is the page is blank on the vehicles display. All I see is the Carstream logo.

And their ideas or suggestions on how to get it to work?
[Android Auto General] vukis:
1st you need to be rooted

2nd I had similar issue with rooted OnePlus 7 pro. Clearing carstream app data resolved issue
[Android Auto General] insomniac8400:
Do you have the source of your fork anywhere?
[Android Auto General] drnightshadow:
Just reporting:

AA version 4.5.592853

CarStream version 2.0

GPS version 18.3.82

Its working perfectly, even under new UI :victory:

Awesome work OP, I salute you.. sswweettt :D
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Is fullscreen working to you?
[Android Auto General] Usereu:
Use this to patch with AA-Phenotype-Patcher 0.85.apk i had same error and worked for me
[Android Auto General] Eselter:
CarStream-2.0.3

Small fix for html select workaround, now working fine with multiple options.

And link to source code for my fork:

https://github.com/Eselter/CarStream-fork
[Android Auto General] datrix:
Is It possibile hide new AA status bar as the last version of AAmirror?
[Android Auto General] :
In the last update of AAMirror yes, it is working fine.
[Android Auto General] Malshamsi:
Thanks for keeping this alive?! Is it possible to fix the navigation for non touch vehicles? On the earlier versions of carstream it was possible to use the vehicle knob to navigate since selections were always highlighted with a yellow border. Now the border is gone so selection is a hit and miss without the border.
[Android Auto General] ahhl:
i support this. please help
[Android Auto General] cramirezoliveros:
developer mode?

I Have activate developer mode in android auto 4.5? how? thanks
[Android Auto General] cramirezoliveros:
it Works!!!

Thanks guys!!!!! it works. :D:D:D:D:D

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HI, how I can see netflix or hbogo?:confused:

Thank you
[Android Auto General] hamod12:
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[Android Auto General] Snake.s9:
guys is it possible to hide the status bar at the top while full screen video ?
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
At the top?? There is no bar at the top if you run full screen video. I am interested in how to hide the bottom Android Auto bar in the new AA interface. I ask about the new interface, because somebody said here it's ppssible.
[Android Auto General] Snake.s9:
look bro i mean this bar which shows battery indicator and the clock, it won't be hidden while full screen
[Android Auto General] treezy26:
Same.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
That one is of your car's infotainment. That's not related to Android Auto. You need to seek assistance for your car's headunit and see if it can be hidden in any way.

Hiding the bottom bar is impossible. It's part of the UI and it's designed to be permanent and no app can hide it.
[Android Auto General] Snake.s9:
no dude, my car's headunit doesn't show that infotainment in this way.

it's a status bar related to android auto
[Android Auto General] Davidgostbo:
Definitely not from car, the old android auto doesn’t cause that batterybar to appear.

Do you guys know how to zoom or adjust resolution in car Stream? I've tried appsettings but it doesn't seem to adjust carstream it's still too zoomed in. The only way i've managed to make it look decent is by changing my entire phones dpi to 230 which does not look good at all. i have a S5 thanks!

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Switch to old android auto
[Android Auto General] slgooding:
[MENTION=3165644]Eselter[/MENTION] I downloaded your fork and followed the instructions. However, I never get prompted for root and there is no option under settings for root. Is this correct behavior for your fork? I thought root was needed to get past the blocks? Thanks!
[Android Auto General] Eselter:
Root is needed for Phenotype patcher to add apps to whitelist.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Yeah I realized I was wrong. Anyway I think I found a way to hide status bar (with root), but it will be hidden from all apps in AA, except from Maps for some reasons. I still have to test though.
[Android Auto General] Snake.s9:
Great ! we're waiting.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
So, these shell commands should be able to achieve hidden status bar even in new Android Auto

Try them out via adb shell or on a terminal emulator

https://pastebin.com/uB9RzEQ4
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
Everything was working fine for me until 3 weeks ago. My problem is video and audio aren't sync anymore. I got a second between them (video came after).

Not familiar with;

- carstream fork,

- AAMirror,

- Phenotype patcher,

- AAuto App Enabler

I don't know if I have to install one on theses, but I'm looking for a solution to make my video and audio sync again. The last thing I've done is update all on my phone. It maybe just AA the problem, but please, help!!
[Android Auto General] sin4life:
has anyone made a fix that will change the text color in dark mode so its readable? or does anyone know a way to mirror the youtube app instead of the mobile site?
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
AAMirror
[Android Auto General] sin4life:
i found aamirror, but im having a bit of trouble finding aa_unlock. and i saw something about aamirror+. is that something i need too?
[Android Auto General] slgooding:
I just installed aastream and I think it is better than aamirror and easier to get working https://github.com/endyrubbin/AAStream
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
I try AAstream but I still have a lag while playing video with CarStream... Any suggestion???
[Android Auto General] slgooding:
Do you get lag when using the YouTube app with aastream?
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
Yes, using AAStream from AA cause lag. On the phone there's no lag but in the car, got video second later. Now I'm trying to do many thing, and it seems AA don't work anymore... I think I will reinstall LinageOS 16..... I don't what to do with, AA doesn't want to work anymore...
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
I'm fed up having trouble, now I freshly install Lineage 16 and AA works fine. Now, what the next step? Install a rootkit (which one!?!?) and Carstream (original or the fork?)??
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
Problems solved!! Fresh install Lineageos 16, install addonsu, AA and the Carstream fork (2.0.2), Phenotype Patcher and finally no lag anymore. Just wonder why the fork supposed to get rid on the Warning Screen but on my side it doesn't??
[Android Auto General] cboghiu:
Help

Can you please tell me what gapps did you istall? If i don,t install gapps android auto doesn't start
[Android Auto General] cboghiu:
i have a problem on carstream the video apears lagging but on carplay with carbrige the youtube work like you watching on a tv like butter. what to do to see the same in android auto.

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the difference is that on carbrige it use the native youtube apk but on android auto it use a fork
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
Only pico install don't need too much stuff this phone is just for AA and nothing more.
[Android Auto General] cboghiu:
do you have lags on the video? i have lags on a octavia mib 2 infotaiment. but on carplay with carbridge all work perfect so the problem is not the infotaiment si the carstream apk. please help

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the problem is that sometimes it works corectly but most of the time does not like 99% doesn't work and 1% works like it should be. why?
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Hi!

OK, I removed the spaces but code not working (syntax error). Something is wrong with this code.

sqlite> INSERT OR REPLACE INTO Flags (packageName, version, flagType, partitionId, user, name, boolVal, committed)
VALUES ('com ...> .google.android.projection.gearhead', (SELECT version FROM Packages WHERE packageName='com.google.android.projection.gearhead'; ),0,0,(SELECT DISTINCT user FROM Flags WHERE packageName='com.google.android.projection.gearhead' LIMIT 0,1; ),'Boardwalk__status_bar_enabled',0,0);
INSERT OR Error: near ";": syntax error
REsqlite> PLACE INTO Flags (packageName, version, flagType, partitionId, user, name, boolVal, committed)
V ...> ALUES ('com.google.android.projection.gearhead', (SELECT version FROM Packages WHERE packageName='com.google.android.projection.gearhead'; ),0,0,(SELECT DISTINCT user FROM Flags WHERE packageName='com.google.android.projection.gearhead' LIMIT 1,1; ),'Boardwalk__status_bar_enabled',0,0);
INSERT OR REError: near ";": syntax error
Psqlite> LACE INTO Flags (packageName, version, flagType, partitionId, user, name, boolVal, committed)
VALUE ...> S ('com.google.android.projection.gearhead', (SELECT version FROM Packages WHERE packageName='com.google.android.projection.gearhead'; ),0,0,(SELECT DISTINCT user FROM Flags WHERE packageName='com.google.android.projection.gearhead' LIMIT 2,1; ),'Boardwalk__status_bar_enabled',0,0);
INSEError: near ";": syntax error
sqlite> RT OR REPLACE INTO Flags (packageName, version, flagType, partitionId, user, name, boolVal, committed)
V ...> ALUES ('com.google.android.projection.gearhead', (SELECT version FROM Packages WHERE packageName='com.google.android.projection.gearhead'; ),0,0,(SELECT DISTINCT user FROM Flags WHERE packageName='com.google.android.projection.gearhead' LIMIT 3,1; ),'Boardwalk__status_bar_enabled',0,0);
[Android Auto General] isaac2004:
Been following the last few pages and have been unable to get CarStream to work. I have a rooted Pixel 3 XL running Android 10. I have the latest version of Android Auto and am able to open CarStream from my stereo. When I try to play a video, I get a message about clicking the last button. There is audio but no video. Here is a screenshot. What do I need to do to get it working. I have 2.0 of CarStream as well
[Android Auto General] zencooler:
Are you trying to play video in CarStream run from the list of media players (earphones icon) or from the list of apps (first icon from the right side of bottom icons)?

You definitely need to enable CarStream as a app (e. g. using Phenotype Patcher).
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
You must start the CS with another shortcut from the program list. From the list of recent programs it does not start
[Android Auto General] kristakos:
Hi everyone. I decided to share modified carstream by my taste:

- removed startup warning window

- Icon changed to regulat youtube one

- Unlock function is still there

- removed App updater

- Proper youtube dark theme by default

- Cleaner youtube UI (removed top youtube bar)

- Integrated video quality option. Thanks to [MENTION=3165644]Eselter[/MENTION] (it's not visible at this moment, I will add separate button)
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Hi kristakos!

Thank you for removing the warning window that appears when the program starts :)

And You would change the name of the package in order to install like additionall app

I didn't understand how to connect an account in YouTube

Nothing works in the phone version

The internal and external smartphone memory does not open for playback
[Android Auto General] kristakos:
Later I will change the package name. To sign in your youtube account, go to "library" from the bottom youtube bar and you will be prompt to enter your credentials. Now I tested videos from my local phone memory and everything is fine. Check what permissions you give to the app. What do you mean "Nothing works in the phone version" ?
[Android Auto General] ahhl:
....

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marvelous

can you make it work with non touch screen HUD.
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Hello.

I found a mistake. It was in permissions. I changed the name of the package so as not to delete another version that I have and forgot to give permission. :o
[Android Auto General] cboghiu:
I find out that on my j3 2016 all works ok , but with my s7 does not. the 2 phones has lineageos 14.1 , latest andoid auto and carstream 2.0.2 fork. what to do to work ok on my s7 phone?
[Android Auto General] kristakos:
UPDATE:

- changed package name

- added additional 3-dot button next to report one for the settings (it needs refresh after video loading) - still working on it