yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] copystring:
Yes. I do. I tried to message you privately but it does not work?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] titanratsms:
Hello. I have bought the stick using your link but received 7.1 version that doesn't work properly.

Do you receive 5.1 version here?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lottjam11:
Yes, the one I received was Android 5.1. I ordered mine from the US warehouse with the US plug.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] suku_patel_22:
So excited to hear the news about the Kickstarter project!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Date is set I will be in the Netherlands to sort out the papery on the 6th of August, let's hope no major hiccups, then the video bit remains to be solved. Also having a zoom meeting with radxa next week about the product, shipping solutions and so on. Stay tuned I'll update you as soon as possible with more information.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Eskimobo:
app missing

Hi, I have aquired a MK809V from aliexpress, but it arrived with 7.1.1 and not 5.1 :(

Does it make any sense to work with it? I've tried to install the app, but it dissapears when I set it to a system app and does not reappear no matter how many times I reboot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] titanratsms:
I have exactly the same issue. Root is broken on my stick, that's why you can't move app to system. I haven't found solution yet.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
Unfortunately not without root. You need to issue the command to start it in a shell with su.

---------- Post added at 04:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:43 PM ----------

If I am reading your question correctly yes the stick wifi has to be configured first. If I read it differently it is recommended to establish wifi connection before plugging into USB.

Not sure if anyone has tried the disable/enable flows on a stick but that will disable the USB so wifi can first be established then it enables the USB port.

From my experience the phone still charges so I am thinking the stick will have power to boot just no USB data connection until you enable it.

Hope this makes sense.

I should receive my stick today and I will mess around with it this weekend. I most likely will stay with using the phone since you can see when there is an issue much easier than remoting into the stick at least until the app is out of beta.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wowzors:
Yes this is exactly what I was wondering, I know a bit stupid by me.

I am put salkods flow on the stick and am going to setup the wifi tonight and hopefully test it out tonight/tomorrow.

Using a MK809IV with Automate with the two flows salkod provided and SU and AA gateway with SU access denied.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
No worries wanted to tackle it from both angles just in case.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] FaanMaario:
Hello, thank you in advance for this project which is superb.

I have a question ; is it possible that it works with my car (Opel Adam) It has a screen but not Android Auto.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] swasha123:
No. It will not work. It needs inbuilt Android Auto head unit.

But if you have WiFi in your car, there is one more app by Emil in play store that will help you for wireless Android Auto..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Salkod:
With some more experimentation I found that for some reason the MK 809 IV stick after random several boots disables AAgateway completely no matter what I do and not even the prompt appears when connected to the car.

I updated my first flow to open AAgateway before enabling connect to PC setting and found that this works better than before. apparently just opening AAgateway is suffecent for the prompt to appear in which case flow B will take care of it.

here's the flow: https://www.dropbox.com/s/k4uw8evucny40cu/AA.flo?dl=0

After adding this flow to Automate delete the prevoius flow A.

I also updated my original post with this flow.

I've also been trying to speed up the boot time on this stick and found the following method to work:

1. download any root explorer app.

2. open System file then open "build.prop" and add these two lines at the end:

ro.config.hw_quickpoweron=true

debug.sf.nobootanimation=1

3. save and exit.

those will disable boot animation and speed up the boot and I found that they actually made the boot faster by about 15 seconds.

goodluck.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wowzors:
My mk809 is saying no defaults set for Android auto usb. With flow AA and B running on the stick. Automate has been giving super user and ability to read/write and boot on startup, AA gateway was set to deny via superuser
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] salkod93:
It's supposed to say that, it shouldn't effect how the flow works.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mattalbrecht1234:
I don't have too much to add but I've been with this project for the last couple of weeks and have played around with the devices I have around home so I thought I'd throw my thoughts in.

S8 as master

Tried both Samsung Alpha (5.0.2) and HTC One M9 (7.0) as slaves. Both unrooted.

I was able to get it going on the Alpha several times before it stopped working and could not get it to work on the M9. I was getting similar issues that others have had such as AAGateway crashing and the AA notification hanging on the master. I believe I was following all steps correctly so I'm not sure if it's the older phones or just that the app's in alpha.

I was looking at the sticks and can only find the 809IV on aliexpress for a decent price. Any other Canadians that are purchasing sticks?

Either way, thanks so much for the project Emil and I'm eager to keep following along! Will really be awesome when fully up and running.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
Did you open aagateway once before plugging it in to data and reboot?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] wowzors:
I was opened AAgateway once to deny superuser then exited. I haven't actually tried in my car yet, only on the HDMI screen with my phone so if it's supposed to say that it might work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
I don't think it will. If I try to launch manually it only opens the interface with the exit button. You have to be hooked to the car and it will show a notification that it is running. No way to manually start it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] swasha123:
AA notification hanging on the Master

Reboot/Restart is only solution at present(As per my experience, this is happening if Slave USB connected before WiFi connection)

I am also getting same problem sometimes in hurry.. following steps will help you (100% working for me)

1. Start AA server on Master

2. Start WiFi hotspot on Master

3. Connect slave to Master on hotspot

4. Connect USB (USB already connected to Car end, only connect to Slave end)

Just reinstall app on slave (uninstall with clearing all data/storage).., don't open, just connect and select default.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
Are you rooted?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] suku_patel_22:
Working for me on my First Ecosport with Sync 3.

Slave: Nexus 5x, revived from the dead with big cluster disabled.

Master: Pixel XL
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] swasha123:
Yes. Slave (Samy note 4). But I have denied superuser access.

Master (LG G6) non rooted.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
To solve that problem use either tasker or automate to turn off the USB until it connects to your hotspot then turn it on. Look at my post for the commands.

If you need help feel free to ask. No need to do anything on your master except start hu server and hotspot.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] aravindnc:
Not working for Xiaomi Phones

I've redmi note 4 as master device and xiaomi mi4 as slave devices. I;ve tried rooting also still it does not work.

Below is the error Im receiving,

[IMG="error"]https://image.ibb.co/iEeUwy/IMG_20180719_091102.jpg[/IMG]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ema987:
Working flawlessly!

Head unit: Sony XAV-AX100

Slave: OP3

Master: OP6

Thank you Emil!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] swasha123:
[MENTION=5437072]bggold[/MENTION], can you check my creation if it is correct or not. Cant import your flow on phone.

Problem I am getting is USB get connected even after flow ON and AA notification hangs on Slave forever.

Thanks for Flow and support.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tiss93:
Hello! Got everything running, but in the end i have an error: "Park the car first. If already parked, put on parking brake" but I'm not parked.

I use "stable" version.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] shmykelsa:
That error comes out when you're not parked. First configuration is at 0 speed always.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] diehardbattery:
I dont think that's always true. I've had that error on my Mazda CX-5 (USA). When I was messing around with this a while back, engaging the parking brake worked for me. I tried again recently but got that message anyway. YMMV.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Hateislove:
You are doing great work here! Can we expect the final product to be on sale by the end of this month? :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Updates from the Netherlands, CP & EB IT is officially opened :) next week I will start the work on the promo video then Kickstarter campaign is on....
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] apoorvchandra:
I received the same one, 5.1.1 -> where do I go from here? How do I root the TV stick?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lottjam11:
Mine was factory rooted. I didn't do anything special beyond installing the AAGateway and configuring as described at the beginning of the thread.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] apoorvchandra:
Thanks, checked and mine was too.

How do you have it plugged in the car? The USB DC port to the car main USB port and that's it? Or do I have to plug in something too?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -Loom-:
The MicroUSB-OTG port on the long side of the device. This will do charging and data transmission.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ScrapMaker:
Congratulations! Assuming this gets funded, I'd imagine delivery date would not be for another 6-9 months?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Plan is to get Kickstarter up by mid August, with 45 days funding window. Delivery should start straight after funding campaign. I'm planning to inject some cash myself as soon as the Kickstarter raises the funds, to prevent delays on manufacturing the enclosure.

Initial batch should be shipped relatively quickly after successful funding.

Further orders will be shipped once every week.

In the begging all orders will be shipped directly from China but if things go well we do plan to store stock around the world for faster delivery.

Delivery options are still being evaluated but we will probably only work with fast/express postage.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Also I need to drive home now from Netherlands (2085 km) but next week I will update the thread about our plans for beta testers.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ScrapMaker:
Excellent news!

Another thought, do you know if this hardware would theoretically be compatible with Carplay? Both to 'trick' some cars into using it for Android devices, but additionally for actual Apple phones. Your market reach would explode. Perhaps a v2 down the road, where a license add-on is required to bring v1 compatibility.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Are you a mind reader? :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LLStarks:
Will there be a software/firmware update mechanism in case tweaks are needed?

If there's a v2, the tech to fit this in a Roku Stick-sized form factor is not unreasonable. But that's not going to be off the shelf parts.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] grimloktt:
I'll volunteer! The TV stick recommended in this thread doesn't work for me.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rag3:
Count me in!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ScrapMaker:
I look forward to you stomping out the pathetic CARPLAY2air dongle, (as it pertains to Android support.) You might find some sneaky individuals from that company who try to steal your IP. Just be careful, and hopefully you can implement this in a way that doesn't get the mighty Apple upset, (as silly as that is.)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] schranzistor:
Beta Tester volunteer ...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] IlD4nX:
I definitely can say... count on me for testing :)

And... drive safe home Emil.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] vulpine:
So, here is my experience testing this app in non rooted and rooted slave

I'm using Pixel 3 with 11 beta 3 as master and Moto E4 plus (7.1.1) as slave in my Mazda 3

Non Rooted:

I could see splashscreen on the Headunit and with some trouble got the master connect to slave's hotspot. Start the AA on master using Tasker.

But HU in the car just says something like Android Auto failed to connect because bluetooth issue or something

but It was not seamless.

So, then I tried to root my slave as I read rooted devices have better compatibility with all HUs

Rooted:

when I connect the slave, Android auto pops up on the slave (asking me to download the AA app) I expected slave to be not identified as per OP

but then nothing happens. I opened AAGateway app manually but nothing.

Hotspot is also not started.

please help me some one the behavior with rooted slave is actually worse. Am I missing something here?

*************

BTW good luck OP on your kickstarter campaign. I think I'd back your campaign. Hoping it would be a seamless solution and would "just work" without any user input.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] BittnerAlexander:
My wishes for the new hardware: solder points to add USB and ethernet and if possible there should be 802.11 ac onboard.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Robot Ross:
Count me in! :)

Also: wanted to add that I tested a combo of my old Nexus 6P (Slave; Bliss ROM; Android 10; No Root) and my Pixel 3 XL (Master; stock; Android 10; No Root). Works well, although I did have to switch to the 5Ghz WiFi band on the slave for a smoother experience.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] JohnnyCanuck:
Definitely willing to beta test. Anyway I can help!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sibesaver:
Would be glad to beta test. I have a working master/slave setup but would like something more stable as phones and software constantly change.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LLStarks:
I'm in for beta and the crowdfunding
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ScrapMaker:
I think it's pretty obvious that every single person in this thread is willing to beta test -- let's not spam the forum, and just wait for him to give us proper details.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] krlosmt:
Great news!!!

You have too many people here you Can count:laugh:

Regards from Mexico !!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] paryav:
Good day.

I have some questions about program function.

I think aagateway connection receiver for tcpip stream, but without sim card wifi tethering not activated on slave. Master is Android 10, slave 4.4.4.

Why don't recommended connect to wifi hotspot on master? And how Android Auto return stream to receiver? By broadcast, or by direct ip connection?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Finally back and manged to clear my email inbox as well (took me a bit).

About the beta testing as this is the hot subject at the moment, I saw quite a lot of interest and I also received some emails about this, before we do this I will like to clarify a few things, mainly on what we are looking for beta testers.

1) Only people with STOCK Android ROMS running Android 9 or 10 ( sorry as ROM's can cause issues we can't really try to support non-stock ROM them right now)

2) People who know how to get a bug report if it's needed and who are familiar with ADB commands (Linux savvy users are preferred to be honest)

3) People who already have a Rock Pi S or are OK to buy one (even if that won't be used after the final product is out, it must be the WiFi enabled version RAM/NAND not needed)

4) People who are OK if their email address and XDA member does show up on a public spreadsheet

5) You will need a 1Gb or larger microsd card (guess everyone has one around :D )

To start off with, probably we are looking to get about 10-20 testers to start of with and depending on results we might increase look for more or move to final product.

Also before signing up please check that your phone / car is not already on the list as the aim is to get a wider range of devices covered, rather then testing same devices.

Once I agreed with someone that he/she will be a beta tester his/her details will be added to the following spreadhseet:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gAp8V3fuzDS1Us3axAnrDvpM_Gy-Zrf3ru-HFPy8ROs/edit?usp=sharing

If you are happy with all above and interested please email me on borconie@gmail.com and will take it from there.

Edit:

We do have now quite a few testers, thank you. Please don't email me with new requests for tests as it is very unpleasant to refuse someone...

Thanks.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SOFO888:
Why Android 9 min?

Doesn't it work on 8.1?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
No as we are going to use the official Wireless connection mode that requires the phone to connect to the cars WiFi but at the same time use mobile data and that is only possible starting with Android 9.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Thanks for the sign ups.

I think for the very first stage of testers this should suffice.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SOFO888:
Ok thank you for the information.

I guess, it's time to replace my phone :) The Motorola is already more than 2 years old...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Genebaby:
Good luck with the beta testing. I'll be getting at least two devices via Kickstarter, and telling my friends all about it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Just got off the phone with the guys who are going to shoot the promo video, we should have that by no later then 23rd of August done, so I really hope that by that day the kick-starter will be live.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] tiss93:
I am parked and stating at speed 0. New phone setup (wired) is working perfectly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Drissouille:
I'm really looking forward to this kickstarter !

Excellent idea, good luck !
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] punisher2606:
What is the current status of the beta test? Are the first devices already running? can't wait to get one yourself. ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Kazz5:
Kickstarter? Excellent!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Spindlewood:
Housing for Rock Pi S

For anyone who will be using the Rock Pi S - are you thinking of enclosing it in a housing during beta? If so, what do you plan to use?

I was thinking some protection while in the car like this would be nice. One which was custom made like this one would be great, but don't want to deal with buying from China (extra cost for shipping and extra time to arrive).

Something to think about while impatiently waiting for the board to arrive.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Robot Ross:
Thought did run across my mind, although I think i'll end up just using some Dual Lock (velcro) and sticking it underneath the dashboard
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] suku_patel_22:
I was thinking to make one using lego blocks or using an electrical wiring box to keep it in.

My board will arrive tomorrow.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] vulpine:
Can anyone help me with this? I cant seem to get it working even with a Rooted device!!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mrmrmrmr:
I am trying the version 2.2 of the app with several slave devices.

I could not make it work with at least 3 different rooted phones.

I believe, I am missing something because it should at least work with one of these.

My most reliable setup:

Master phone: Samsung Note 10+ with Android 10 (not rooted)

Slave : Galaxy S5 rooted Android 10

So I setup hotspot "HUR" on slave and install v2.2 of the app (not as system app), I accept all requested permissions.

I select master phone's BT address on the app and do not touch any other setting other than enabled "start tethering"

On master , I installed the wifi launcher and selected BT address of the slave to auto start.

On master's AA app , I do nothing.

On master, I did not configure "HUR" as an SSID to connect. (that I am not sure, because it does not say so in the instructions, but how will the master connect to slave ?)

What am I missing ?

Should I start AA app manually on master ?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ScrapMaker:
I have my RPi3b+ (AutoPi setup,) just tucked into my trim where my knees are in my car. There's foam lining the panel, so it holds it in perfectly. For the RockPi, I intend to mount it with velcro to the roof of my sliding-screen cubby that has a USB port inside it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mrmrmrmr:
Today, I tried this setup again.

When I connect the slave to the car's USB, it detects connection and starts bluetooth and hotspot.

Then, the master connects to slave (HUR ssid) and it receives a notification from "Android Auto" saying "Android Auto Available. To connect to cars screen plug in"

after a while , I see a second notification from "Android Auto" saying "Connected to your car"

1st message

2nd message

However, I don't see anything on car's screen. Except that sometimes (very rarely when I connect the slave) it says "connection error to Android Auto" (this is in native language so English message may not be accurate)

My questions:

1. is there anything to enable on master phone to use Wireless AA feature ?

2. Should I try "non-root" mode, or CASE 2 even with my above setup ?

3. is there any rule like;

a) Phone should be connected via wire before attempting to use with AAGateway

b) Phone should NOT be connected via wire before attempting to use with AAGateway

c) On phone , AA should not have connection to the car (so, should I clean AA data ?)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mrmrmrmr:
please , I need help.

with so many phones I have, there must be a way to make it work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] CappyT:
Today I will try to setup AA Gateway with a rooted pixel 2 xl and a Galaxy s20+.

I'm not really a fan of leaving the phone in the car all the time, so i'm seeking a way to have this famous linux setup.

I thought about porting this app to linux a year or so ago, but never had the time to fiddle with usb sniffing to understand the protocol.

I really hope an executable for linux will be made, this way we're not restricted to a single sbc, but we can choose whatever we want as a host computer.

Really wanted to be included in the beta, especially because I am really proficent with linux systems in general since i'm a sysadmin. But I guess I need to wait...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] razcoty:
Galaxy S9

Hi guys, I am trying to make it work using a Galaxy S9 as master and everything connects on first try, there is no lag, but the image is distorted: http s://ibb.co/Vx4y8ZK

I have tried using the Galaxy S9 (Android 10) as master and had the same outcome with two slave devices: an Xperia XZ (Android 8) and a HTC Desire 520 (Android 7)

When I tried making the XZ the master and the Desire 520 the slave everything went fine, so this must mean the issue is related to the S9. Did anyone manage to get it to work using such a device?

All of my devices are running the official firmware and are not rooted.