yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] NYZack:
Those caps refer to mobile hotspot data. Data between slave and master is not mobile hotspot data. You may have to pay to be able to turn on the hotspot, but I'm fairly confident that traffic between slave and master doesn't count toward mobile hotspot limits.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sibesaver:
You're saying any device connected via hotspot wouldn't use data. Then what would??
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] NYZack:
If the slave were accessing the Internet via your master device, that would use hotspot data. If any other device accessed the Internet via your master, that would use hotspot data.

For AAGateway, your master is accessing the Internet, the master generates an Android Auto screen, and then it just projects it to the slave via AAGateway (basically). The slave is not accessing the Internet via the master. It is just communicating with the master.

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AAGateway has to be installed on both the master and the slave. There are different settings for each. I'm using one of the Beta versions. I have an Automate script on the slave that starts the hotspot whenever the slave gets power. I believe the master has to be running Android Pie in order to stay connected to a wifi network that does not have Internet at the same as the master stays connected to the Internet via mobile data.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sfortin:
Oh, I thought with this solution, the master did not have to be running pie.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sfortin:
Hmmm. I had one success with PDANet+. But then when I broke the "connection" I tried many times and was unsuccessful.

So it seems that if I have PDANet+ installed on Slave and Master. On the Master I can create a WiFi direct access point. On the Slave I can see it and connect to it. I can run the AAGateway on the Slave, and the AAGateway on the Master, and on the master start the Head Unit Server...

One time it worked. Closer.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sfortin:
Running PDA+.net on both Master and Slave, I proved I could browse the internet from the Slave. Now. Now I'm just not sure how AAGateway is supposed to be configured. Can I get away with just running the slave with AAGateway, and on the Master running Android Auto and starting the Head Unit Server?

Wish I had a diagram.

One thing is interesting. It's Emil who answers questions in the Google AndroidAuto Help Community... I suspect Emil has been working on AA all along. That's my theory and I'm sticking to it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] yakie996:
is there a free trial i can test before buying?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] rpgreentree:
It only costs $1. It is still in beta testing so you're not buying a complete ap. This is the only way that XDA labs allows you to download. All you're doing is downloading to test the ap, reply with feedback and help to improve it. If you think you're expecting a ready to use ap then you may be disappointed.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fly_oinotna:
Hi everybody!

This hack looks like what I've been looking for for years!

I'll use a Sony XAV-AX100 or a PUMPKIN MMauto (still deciding) with a Cheap Android TV Stick as slave.

Before I start buying everything, there's only one problem: I've heard that MIUI is giving some issues and I have a Xiaomi Mi8, which I love.

Are the problems with Xiaomi phones solved? If not, is there any hack/trick to make them work as masters?

Thanks in advance.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Lola007:
How do I install app in the stick?

Hi, I would like to try the beta version with a tv stick but after reading all I have a very basic question which is how to install aagateway app in the stick. Is is done connecting it to tjw pc? Anyone could help me with this? Thanks a lot
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] xsatquest:
But still i will have to go through the process of registering for payment on a website that i will probably never use again, after paying the 1$ for at product that right now (despite promises otherwise) looks to be a dead project, not receiving any development as far as i can see, for 8 months, and a product that is really hit and miss, if it will work, based on what phone and "dongle" i will be using.

I would love to support, but i also would love to have something that works, and as long as i dont know if i will be going through all those hoops, for nothing, i am going to wait and see.

I have a fully functioning android auto setup, working with a cable, so i am in no hurry.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Hi guys.

Checking in, as you know I'm moving in the near future (better said next week from UK to RO) so quite a big one, house in RO is still not ready so things are a bit, UHHHHH

Anyway, during all this madness I did had some ideas and thoughts, about the app. One of the main issues I wasn't able to tackle in previous beta is how different cars handled different things, so as I've said at some point I'm going to rent some cars and test till I can get it to work across the board (mid/end September).

However before that I've created a small test APK anyone can download it, it's nothing functional as such, but I will kindly ask you guys to install it on the slave, plug it into the car with phone screen unlocked (yes phone users please) select AAGatewWay when prompted and check if you get a splashscreen on your car saying waiting for master.

If you do please wait at least 20 seconds and observe if the connection gets reset or not.

Please send me an EMAIL to borconie@gmail.com with observation detailing the following: (PM's and mentions in the thread tends to get lost more easier then email and many times I never get them.)

- Car/Headunit type

- Did splashscreen load?

- Did the connection got reset after 20 seconds?

Assuming splashscreen did show and connection did not got reset after 20 seconds, that is good, no need of a bug report, in case splashscreen did not show or connection was dropped a bug report will be handy. This will mean I can prepare a list of cars/headunits I need to test and try to figure out how to get my hands on them. Thanks.

Test APK can be downloaded from the OP.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Hi guys.

Checking in, as you know I'm moving in the near future (better said next week from UK to RO) so quite a big one, house in RO is still not ready so things are a bit, UHHHHH

Anyway, during all this madness I did had some ideas and thoughts, about the app. One of the main issues I wasn't able to tackle in previous beta is how different cars handled different things, so as I've said at some point I'm going to rent some cars and test till I can get it to work across the board (mid/end September).

However before that I've created a small test APK anyone can download it, it's nothing functional as such, but I will kindly ask you guys to install it on the slave, plug it into the car with phone screen unlocked (yes phone users please) select AAGatewWay when prompted and check if you get a splashscreen on your car saying waiting for master.

If you do please wait at least 20 seconds and observe if the connection gets reset or not.

Please send me an email with observation detailing the following:

- Car/Headunit type

- Did splashscreen load?

- Did the connection got reset after 20 seconds?

Assuming splashscreen did show and connection did not got reset after 20 seconds, that is good, no need of a bug report, in case splashscreen did not show or connection was dropped a bug report will be handy. This will mean I can prepare a list of cars/headunits I need to test and try to figure out how to get my hands on them. Thanks.

Test APK can be downloaded from the OP.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] -DDD-:
Golf7 MIB2 Composition Media2 tested Positive and mailed.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Dacoco:
Hi,

tried to use AAGateway with an

- Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) [SM-A300FU]

and

- Kia Rio 2017 Model Android Auto

First i tried it with Android 5.0 Stock Rom (rooted):

Sometimes it seemed to work (i got the 2nd notification "connected") but the kia radio keeps saying the connection cannot be established

Second i tried with Android 6.0 Stock rom (not rooted):

After connecting the popup is shown which app should be started with the usb device and the message keeps coming and going and coming and going. Eventually i was fast enough to push AAgateway and from then the AAgateay app keeps starting, closing, starting, closing and so on

I think the A3 is not compatible. I will try a S7 at the end of the week.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] yakie996:
"only costs 1$" if it does not work for me its not worth my 1$. if it works well enough for my ohone and car i am willing to pay the money.

also the app has nog been updated since January,
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Sage:
Thanks for your continuing devotion to this great initiative mate. Well done.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Gunde:
How generous of you :rolleyes:

No one's forcing you, dude. Pay and help with the testing, or wait until the app is out of beta.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sabaatworld:
MK809 USB Activation Issue

I purchased a rooted MK809 IV to act as the slave from Ali Express.

Even with the USB reset option enabled in the app, the USB connection remains disabled until I enable it under developer options. Unfortunately, this option resets on reboot. Any solutions / suggestions?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drnightshadow:
Solution is tasker :D
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sabaatworld:
I have Tasker, what should I setup in it?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] drnightshadow:
Use google...

For a good start... https://forum.joaoapps.com/index.ph...ransfer-mtp-connection-with-the-computer.198/
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rc_086:
Hi, guys. I have an issue with my rooted pixel 3 (master) and Xiaomi redmi 5 (slave). After connection established and everything goes well, Pixel 3 shut down wi-fi hot spot. I tied many times, but the same. Sometimes it happens after 2 sec, sometimes after 1 minute or more. Any ideas?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Emil Borconi:
Make sure in Android Auto settings you don't have enabled the limit WiFi option
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rc_086:
No limits, will try with another slave device. Does anybody found suitable TV stick for our purposes? I will try the newest X96S next week, hope it will work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rc_086:
I found a reason why hot spot shut down a few sec after connection established. It might be important! If in AA Gateway "Start tethering" enabled, every time after manual activation of a hot spot it will conflict and shut down hot spot. On Pixel 3 it works, just disabled this option.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] xsatquest:
Asked the same.

Would be better if the developer gave the app away for free while it is still in alpha mode, and when it got more stable, make it a pay app.

I would not mind paying 10+ times what he asks now, if i had had a chance to test it and it worked like it should.

Could just let the alpha releases time out so people had to buy the beta og stable, to use it for more than 3 months for example.

But right now there IS no development at all, as the developer uses all his time moving house.....Must be a long move, as no new versions have been released since december 2018
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rc_086:
Looks like i have the biggest nightmare with this app, but i still aimed to finish it. Pixel 3 Root (master) and Xiaomi phone (slave). After connection established everything goes well, fast and stable, but when i switch on the navigation or ask google assistant or launch any AA app, touch screen freeze up and nothing happens, need total reboot of Master and car device. Any ideas??
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
does your slave has it's own mobile data connection? or is your master using it's data connection while connecting to the slave's wifi? i thought this wasn't possible?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
On the latest RC4 APK i get the following, i have already let Emil know, does any one else get this? trying to determine if it's a ROM issue but it worked on the latest XDA Labs build fine.

This is via normal tethering and reverse tethering. reverse tethering on my phone also doesn't seem to allow internet to continue through to my master's mobile data connection but this is probably Samsung causing this as it seems others are saying this does work?

For reference the phones are

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 on Android Pie Official not rooted (Master)

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 on LineageOS unofficial Android Pie with Magisk root. (Slave)

I may also be able to try it with a Nexus 7 2013 and a Samsung Galaxy A50 at some point.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] epsonix:
Where did you downloaded it from? Officially there is only RC3 from 19 Jan 2019 which I'm using since that time.

Should this version bring any big improvements or minor tweaks only for some cars/phones/Android versions?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mycarsubaru:
It does not work. I am using galaxy s7 as slave and s9 as master.

Can any one advice how to make it work.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
as per one of Emil's previous post there is a test version available upon request.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] epsonix:
ok, thanks. this is one issued say 3 months ago or something newer? havent seen any post in summer with reference to any newer, but since you just reported issue i thought it may be some brand new release

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probably no single recepie when there are issues - too many factors. a lot is written here on forum as feedback from users, e.g.some people need to use alfa version either on slave or both master and slave, as beta rc3 does not work. i use automate to prepare hotspot on slave and force wifi connection on master to it (with fixed ip) - in general not standard config(not as described by Emil in first post). i do not use any automatic start of tethering etc. works reasonably ok, but sometimes need to manually press start on master or reboot master phone, on slave usualli when i get android update downloaded all stops working (very odd, nothing instalked just message that it is available;goes back after installing it with phone reboot)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
yes like 3 months ago, do you get internet on the master via the master or via the slave? i can't seem to get data to work the same time as connected to a wifi hotspot from the slave.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] epsonix:
i described all details some time ago - I guess May/June? in short no internet needed on slave, no even SIM card needed there, though I have one plugged in (but tried also without) but disabled mobile data. for some reason though my slave receives internet, how I do not know, either toggling hotspot from Automate enables it (I use some hotsport workaround setting of Automate, otherwise it did not enabled it on my phone) or it works through master nonetheless hotspot is on slave? Just speculating, do not know, didn't digged down, for me important is things work.

FYI, I also tried hotspot on master, and WiFi direct conneciton and all worked OK as well, I just preferred hotspot on slave, as I kick it from Automate on when I receive USB power to slave, what happens when I open car, all is ready there, then when I start car and master establishes BT conneciton, then Automate on master forces conneciton with hotspot WiFi (to avoid delays that e.g. my office or home WiFi still keeps me connected and prevents AA to start successfully via AAGateway).
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
I'm sorry but this makes no sense, if you have no SIM card in your slave and no ESim then it's impossible for you to have internet on the Slave. how do you know you have internet on the slave? AA is technically on the master so using internet connected features in AA won't prove this.

Could you provide your Automate config/profile, i have tried to get this working with the older version and automate but i am having no luck for some reason. I would like to use the slave for hotspot.

To clarify what i mean in my previous post, when my master is connected to the slave hotspot it is unable to use internet via AA as it seems 4g is not active while on wifi, despite apps like gopro etc doing this some how?

Also what devices are you using?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] epsonix:
No I didn't say that, I said that AAGateway even worked without SIM on slave but with hotspot on slave, but currently I have SIM in slave with mobile data disabled. With receiving updates to slave I experienced with having SIM in slave, but having mobile data disconnected. I only said it as side comment as surprised me a bit (I just confirmed it is like that, only the moment I went to my car my master battery got flat and so I coudl not check if internet works on slave through its own hotspot to master), but is it important? Anyway I'm telling you what setups I tried, all worked, including hotspot on master or slave or direct WiFi setup etc.

Currently my master WiFi connection to slave's hotspot is with fixed IP forced. That IP address is put into slave app so it knows who to talk to. the only other setting is on master I have selected my car BT connection. all other options are left disabled.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
I have made some automate procedures and converted a previously made no root head unit server flow to English, feel free to use them.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
Well i defintely can't get data on the master while connected to the slave's tether, AA or just normal internet. has anyone with a samsung firmware got it working? i get the feeling its a no.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LLStarks:
Only certain phones like the Pixel 3 can do that.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
i realise this is probably the case that was why i was asking what devices people who have it working are using. guarantee its a software thing not a hardware thing, i'm not however planning to root and void my warranty on my note 9 so can't test other ROMS on the master. I'm ok with terheting the normal way but the issue is i can't get the slave to connect to wifi unless screen is on, done loads of research with no success.

EDIT: with the unreleased RC4 APK everything connects perfectly without automate or anything, the new options make it simple, the issue is that when i use the RC4 version it does that distorted **** shown a few pages up., with RC3 it doesn't distort but doesn't work properly unless i use Automate, i'm pretty sure the reason it connects perfectly with RC4 is due to the splashscreen.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sabaatworld:
I was finally able to set this up reliably with my car only to find that GPS is laggy. The dot jumps in all directions at every intersection. Any way to get past that?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
In obd2aa there is a setting to use only phones gps. Give that a try.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sabaatworld:
I could try that but I'm not using obd2aa. I'm trying to use Google Maps and Waze.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ReenigneArcher:
Not sure what the issue is, but maybe someone here can shed some light.

Beta app doesn't work at all.

Alpha app works for first connection only. No reconnection ever works. Have to remove aagateway app, and remove saved connections from vehicle and master, then start all over before can connect again.

Slave: Samsung tablet sm-t713 (android 7.0)

Master: pixel 3 (android 9) lasted android auto version

Pixel 3 hotspot turns on automatically when Bluetooth connects to vehicle.

Every connection of slave to head unit asks to enable MTP usb mode. Is this the right mode? Is there a way to have it connect with automatic selection. I tried other options here (midi for example) as well but still couldn't reconnect.

Does it matter which device is Bluetooth connected to the head unit? Preferred would be master.

Vehicle shows pixel 3 as being connected, although I would have thought it would show the slave.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] NYZack:
The master should be connected by Bluetooth to the head unit. You don't even have to have Bluetooth activated on the slave. (Basically the car should be unaware of the slave's existence and should just think it's connected to the master.)

What kind of car do you have, incidentally?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] ReenigneArcher:
Okay, that's how it was set.

It's a 2018 Chevy Silverado with the highest navigation option available.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jeromeo01:
The problem in my case is as soon as you connect usb. Bluetooth is not available anymore.

Volkswagen Mib2 head unit.

Making this app impractical as I cannot get phone call or messages anymore from master.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
Have you actually tested it, Android Auto always uses bluetooth for calls regardless of AA Gateway, although your VW headunit may not allow bluetooth devices it is still using it as part of Android Auto.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jeromeo01:
Unfortunately yes.

I even have a message on HU informing me I will not be able to use Bluetooth for media anymore.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] fma965:
Yes but this is normal, i don't think you understand how AA works, this isn't relating to AAGateway at all, when AA takes over your car head unit it will prevent bluetooth from "working" (in the normal sense, as AA is taking control of it) kinda like when a movie takes control of the audio device so it can output at 5.1 when watching a film etc.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Rc_086:
I'm testing it for about a 2 weeks, works perfect (Pixel 3 master, Nokia 1 slave), but i have an issue with Bluetooth and don't understand where is a problem, in my master phone (Pixel 3) or somewhere else. After fresh reboot head unit and master device, i have smooth connection by bluetooth and head unit, can make a calls, e.t.c. Suddenly, after long connection or few short connections, master phone disconnects from head unit, sometimes connection back, sometimes no, but bluetooth is crashing. When i try to reconnect it manually, master phone doesn't connect to head unit, in this case i have to delete connection with my head unit and pair it again after reboot master and head unit. I recognized, that Bluetooth connection crash faster if i listen to the music from a phone by Bluetooth, i also noticed when i listen to the music when wireless AA is activated, music lagging a lot. I can't understand where is a problem, in my master device or in AAgateway or may be in AAuto app AAmirror, which i use to mirror screen on a head unit.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Omega200:
Worked with sony xperia 1 and xperia z3+ on RCD 330 plus, both tested as master and slave. With z3+ as slave i had some little problems, but it's from my phone. With xperia 1 as slave it was charming. Any recommendations for android tv stick? Sticks from first post has hdmi port, i have only usb to my rcd...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] RanMN:
Im using the latest Alpha builds on my Note9 running Pie (Master) and OnePlus X on 5.0 (Slave). Got it working but AAGateway keeps crashing after a few seconds of use. Im unsure on which device does it crash though, I kept both the phone screens on and I can see that OPX says "Unfortunately, AAGateway has stopped responding" but at the same time AAGateway on my N9 also closes.

Any ideas anyone?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] alexo95:
Try the test version and if that crashes send emil a bug report