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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bhilgeman:
Just wanted to share what's working for me through some trial and error. I currently have it set up and working seamlessly without having to do anything but turn on my car (besides making sure head unit server is running on the master which I leave on)

Obviously success may vary depending on devices/headunit used.

Slave

Pixel XL

AAGateway Installed

Rooted with Magisk

Denied AAGateway root access in Magisk

Automate installed with 2 flows imported from the post below

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77283629&postcount=473

Phone has no screen lock set - I found that if I had a lock set like a PIN, I would get "Android Auto Has Stopped" message on my headunit unless I unlocked my phone and unplugged and plugged my phone

Removed Google account from phone since no screen lock PIN is set (For security)

Master

Pixel 3

Android Auto Installed

Not rooted

Tasker set when connected to bluetooth to: Turn off wifi, turn on Wifi Tether, kill Google Play Services

HeadUnit

Pioneer AVH-3300NEX

Car

2002 BMW ///M3
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jimsey:
Can tasker kill GPlayServices without root?

I have tried that with tasker but it didn't appear to work and my s9+ is not rooted
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bhilgeman:
I set it to kill it, but I guess I haven't verified that it's working. I'll try to test when I get a chance. If that part isn't working, then I guess it isn't necessary.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] menissalt:
They weren't talking about OBD2AA, they were asking about AA Mirror
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
Yes but in order to get gateway for aa to work you need Obd2aa too.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Johnny™:
anyone with samsung devices? specifically an S8 got it working? using automate flows?

I wonder how the raspberry port is coming along? i have a Pi3 doing nothing and a tonne of space to hide it behind my head unit screen in the dash. I've got a power magic pro which would handle the charging and protect the battery.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bhilgeman:
Sorry to be "That Guy", but yesterday out of the blue I sold some wheels I've had for sale for a year. I immediately took the cash to Best Buy and bought the Pioneer AVH-4400NEX with wireless Android Auto. Literally the day I got AAGateway working perfectly.

That said, wow, native Wireless Android Auto is amazing. It works flawlessly.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] toband_se:
Car - Volkswagen Passat GTE 2017

Master - Pixel 2 XL

Slave - Nexus 5 (rooted)

I got the flows mentioned earlier working. Plus got the hotspot to be automated using Tasker on the master.

Works ok but from time to time a reboot is required.

I have one problem though that happens EVERY time. If I get a call on the phone (master) then AA exits/disconnects and the call is handled through the cars normal interface.

Sometimes it's possible to restart AA through the car without doing anything with the phones, sometimes a restart is required.

It does not matter if I am the one making or receiving the call or if I even answer the call. Literally 10 seconds after the call comes in AA is gone.

Anyone else has this or knows the reason?

PS. Same happens if I drive through an area or tunnel and the phone (master) looses the signal (3G, 4G) for more than 5-10 seconds.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] menissalt:
You don't need odb2aa, I'm running the latest updates on everything and have AA Mirror and Carstream working using this
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
Yes you are right about that. I was saying out of the box without a hack.

Some clarification needs to be made here.

Yes aamirror will work with this app if using a 3rd hack.

Obd2aa will not run with this app if 3rd party apps are installed.

You either get the freedom of having all 3rd apps except Obd2aa or you can have just Obd2aa.

To clarify for those wanting to use both of Emil's apps.

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Johnny™:
SO im not getting anywhere

master = S8+ rooted using TWRP and a custom kernel and magist 17.2. AA mirror working on its own albeit it very poorly with a strange orientation and tiny icons on connection, no permutation of settings in mirror will fix this.

Slave = S5 rooted using chainfires method SuperSU installed, AAgateway installed.

Im using automate on the master to kill GPS then start the wireless hotspot once it connects the bluetooth of the car. My head unit is Amundsen MIB2 with mirrorlink.

On connecting the S5 the mirror link incon appears AA starts on the master fine. On the first setup of the slave it correctly asks for AAgateway permision over AAuto but then proceeds to crash. this is as far as i can get with this combo.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] valhallen.282:
Solution with no flows or changes or mods to any devices without root and without force closing play services.

Devices tested

Slave - Xperia L running SlimLP and Moto X 2014 running PureNexus no root on both devices.

Master Devices - S9+ and OG Pixel

Vehicle - Suzuki Ignis Alpha with stock Bosch headunit running OS1760.2

1) install app but do not open it and reboot. If it's already installed force stop + clear data of the app and reboot

2) Pair unrooted master and slave via Mobile HotSpot.

3) turn off WiFi on slave. Soon as you turn it on connect USB and select Gateway as Default.

If it fails. Repeat steps. It connects every single time after this.

If you wish to automate the workflow it only needs to be done on the slave not the master.

EDIT - in case after a successful connection you run into problems of being unable to re-establish a connection. Simply turn off hotspot. Force sgateway and clear data and reconnect. Without needing to reboot. But this only works AFTER you make atleast one successful connection
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Johnny™:
dont you need automate to turn on the hotspot on the master once it picks up the car BT otherwise you will just run down your phone battery?

ill give your method a go tomorrow thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Jaysimar:
After a bit of trial and error I now have it working exactly the way I want

Master phone - Galaxy S8+, no root Android 8.0, Tasker app

Slave Phone - Oppo A57, no root, Android 6.0 colourOS

Car - Peugeot 3008

1. Install app on slave phone

2. Master phone - Tasker app to launch hotspot automatically when connecting to car bluetooth

3. Slave phone - Automatically connect to master phone hotspot when available

3. Master phone - Android auto to automatically launch when connecting to car bluetooth. Set Android head unit to always be running

4. Car - Connect to Android Auto. Slave phone will then display an option to launch Android Auto or AAGateway, set to AAGateway and never ask again.

I had to completely reinstall the AAGateway app numerous times before I've found the correct way of doing things.

Now all I do is start up the car, wait approximately 30seconds (I wait until Peugeot apps is showing on my car screen) and then launch Android Auto on the car and everything connects perfectly. There is probably a .2 second delay with touches compared to connecting directly but its not a big problem
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kt0516:
Could you write down step by step how to setup tasker to automate hotspot with car Bluetooth?

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] popy2006:
How to you archive this step?

Thanks a lot
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Jaysimar:
With nothing connected to the car, launch android auto on the master phone. Go into settings and there is an option for auto launch. Choose the name of your car's bluetooth.

To enable the head unit server, go into about then tap 'about android phone' until you see a message about enabling developer mode (takes about 10 taps). Startinh head unit server is in the top right options
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] popy2006:
Thanks, that stuff I already got. Also the notification of head unit server is there. Thanks for the detailed info.

Can you automate the 'start head unit server' step with Tasker?

Because after reboot, the notification is gone [emoji20]

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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Jaysimar:
1. I had to go to the playstore and install 'nougat tasker tethering control'

2. Create a task to enable hotspot. So with tasker open go to the task menu and create a new task. Create an action, select plugin then 'toggle tethering'. Tap the pencil in configuration then save

3. Create a profile that once bluetooth is connected to your car, it will launch your task in step 2. So go to to the profile menu and create a new profile, select state, net, bt connected. In the name field type in the exact name of your car's bluetooth name. Now save all your work
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kt0516:
Thanks for the info. I will try it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Jaysimar:
I believe you need root to be able to do this. I dont have root on my phone. Just remember 'start head unit' only needs to be done once and left on until you restart your phone. You can close android auto and it will still stay on
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] popy2006:
I am root but didn't found a way to activate this [emoji20]

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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] suku_patel_22:
Hey Emil,

How is the update to AAGateway coming up?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jimsey:
Hi can you confirm whether you are using any automate flows to delay the slaves usb connection to your car?

Is your slave permanently plugged into the car's usb?

Have you been trying to kill Google play services on your s8?

I'm using a similar setup, new peugeot 5008, galaxy s9+ as master, Moto g running lineage 15.1 as slave.

At best I can get it to connect 50% of the time without needing to reboot both slave and master, which defeats the object.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kt0516:
I have the same questions. My car is a vw golf and needs to restart both phones always.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] popy2006:
Same here. Tried everything but to get a connection some of the parts involved have to be restartet, rebooted or AAGateway crashs.

Spent the 0,99 Euro and hoping for updates which gets the ball rolling.

Think we have to wait for [MENTION=842765]Emil Borconi[/MENTION] -> any news?

pOpY
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Jaysimar:
I don't have any other automations set on the slave or master. I don't have usb debugging turned on either. I found it was best to wait 30-60seconds before starting up Android auto on the car. This allowed enough time for my master phone to automatically start up android auto, create a hotspot and my slave to connect to the hotspot.

Yes the slave is permanently plugged into the car's usb.

I haven't needed to kill Google play services on my master.

I used another usb cable which seemed to have helped with the sync
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lobo222:
Hola
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] jimsey:
Ok , so I wiped my slave device and started again, using the setup as you described, and now it works perfectly.

No automate scripts , no killing play services. Etc.

Just aagateway on the slave, not even installed gapps on it, then set my master phone to launch Android auto on connection to bluetooth and using tasker to start my hotspot, running the server all the time.

I'm also leaving it at least 30 seconds after starting the car before trying to launch Android auto on the car head unit.

It's great when stuff works !

:laugh:
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kt0516:
This method not working for me.. :( Am I doing something wrong?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] popy2006:
Also not working for me, hope an update drops soon [emoji3]

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[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] kt0516:
Yes, Emil is our only hope :)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LLStarks:
I wouldn't mind compiling from scratch even if only the slave half is done.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SE-X10a:
Not working on Mazda6 2018

Setup:

Master Samsung S7

Slave Samsung S5

Car: Mazda 6 2018

Followed post by Jaysimar https://xdaforums.com/general/paid-...droid-auto-t3813163/post78113834#post78113834

Played with multiple startup scenarios but never got the Mazda head unit to light/brighten up the "Android Auto" option.

One thing that I did notice was that when the S7 was hardwired to the Mazda 6 and the Android Auto was "brighter" to be selected, when I exited from the S7 Android Auto, the USB name being displayed by the Mazda went from "Android Auto" to the S7 model number "Samsung-SM-G930A" (observed from the radio->source menu)

I tried to rename my S5 device to "Android Auto", but stilled showed up as "SAMSUNG-SM-G900A". Could not find an app to rename the S5 device model number.

Thinking that the Mazda is looking for the USB name to show up as "Android Auto" to have the Android Auto option available...

Was worth $0.99 to try it.

Any thoughts?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] swasha123:
Might be MirrorLink option active on Mazda Head unit.. check it.

Rest I would say, don't use Tasker or any automation for initial setup.

Just follow sequence.. restart both phone.. and

Master - Head unit server ON.. WiFi hotspot ON

Connect to Slave

Then finally connect Slave to USB. Choose AA gateway..

---------- Post added at 05:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:04 PM ----------

Our dear developer [MENTION=224120]Emil[/MENTION], , how are you. Any news for Us. Really waiting for your response. We know you are quite busy. Give us some heads-up..
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] OmfgItsJesus:
Question if I use a fire TV stick and I have wifi hotspot in my car and I connect both my fire stick and phone to same wifi can I still use this app to wirelessly send to android auto?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] dhughes72:
not to be that guy, but it seems Emil is busy doing other projects (judging from his forum posts). I'm not blaming him, everyone is entitled to prioritize how they see fit... but with the holidays now here, I think it's safe to say it will be some time (definitely into the new year) before we see any update to this.

has anyone seen any alternatives out there? I haven't gotten it to work since buying the pixel 3; but Google released this like a still frozen Pop tart, so it is what it is.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LLStarks:
This can make him as much money as HUR once it's out of alpha.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] stephanstricker:
Followed the installation steps but I cant make the slave work. I use an S8 with the app installed and no AA. When I connect the phone

it asks me to start the gateway. The app runs but the radio tells me it cant connect to AA. The radio should say it is connected to AA

by just connecting to gateway or do I need the AA to run on the master?

Stephan
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LLStarks:
[MENTION=1013550]lovemyram4x4[/MENTION] Can you please share your Tasker profiles? That looks like a great setup.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] lovemyram4x4:
I've actually had to start tweaking somethings with them because of some odd behavior on both my phones.

Main issue is with the Axon after awhile I can't get the shell commands to work if phone is in charge only (once I switch it manually they start working again). I tried setting default to MTP and edited tasks to turn it back off which works but then keeps switching back to charge only (part of the reason I replaced with my Pixel XL). Maybe an updated version of LOS will work better or even going to another or even stock.

On my PH-1 I found that if reboot the phone that the shell command to start the headunit service won't unless I open AA first (lines up with the issue I had after doing a force stop on AA package).

Most of the actual profiles would be much use since all device names wouldn't match and some of the task may not work either somethings like turning on hot spot or power modes the way I did (Tasker's built in way-on some of my other task they don't so I have to use plugins/shell commands/etc) doesn't work on all ROMs/devices.

Unless you've never used Tasker it's all pretty straight forward, even the shell commands are just stand ADB commands. The only tricky thing I had to do was use 2 different profiles for the airplane/battery saver mode because when switching from charge to MTP it would trigger the exit task (at least on that device) and go into a loop so the hot spot triggered tasks dis/enable the profile for turning them on.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] SE-X10a:
No quite sure where to look that up. I did look at the head unit and could not find anything about USB, let alone nothing mentioning MirrorLink.

Would you know where to look for that ?

Otherwise, it would be good to see if AAgateway could try this out.

any help welcomed... would like to have AA wireless if possible (without buying a new car/head unit)
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
So I found out something interesting tonight. While working on another issue with the pixel 3 and aa. I realized that with pie they have removed the ability to control the USB port with root.

This means if you want to continue to use the automation scripts someone us have posted you need to keep your slave on Oreo or lower.

If I can figure out in pie how to control it I will post my findings and update my flows.

Hopefully this will help others that might be fighting the startup issue and using pie on their slave.

EDIT: The commands that run a shell as su need to be updated with the following.

To turn off the usb port:

setprop sys.usb.config none

To enable the usb port.

setprop sys.usb.config adb

Thanks
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vade_BN:
Hello.

Is the described method has a chance to work with the Fiat Uconnect system which has the Android Auto function?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] chernabog88008:
I've kind of gotten past trying to get this to work. Amazon had a Kenwood DMX905S over the weekend down to $350 shipped, and Android 9 or Galaxy 10 will be out within a few months, so I decided to replace my Kenwood DMX7704S and sold it for about $300. For people with factory systems, this will be great, but for those of us who will rip a stereo out of the dash at a moments notice, I'll go with a new head unit and patiently wait for Pie or S10.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] NaterTots:
I just installed a Sony XAV-AX5000 in my work van.

I messed with this most of the day on Monday and couldn't get it to work.

Master- Essential PH1

Slave- HTC Facebook phone

Then today I tried it with my OnePlus 5 and it worked. Then it dawned on me that I had connected the Op5 to the USB1 slot. I was trying to use USB 2 for the HTC.

When I switched the HTC to USB 1 it worked instantly.

The HTC allowed me to set default USB connection to open AAgateway. Running stock 4.1.2

The Op5 on 8.1 didn't give me that option.

For automation I'm just going to use an NFC tag to turn on my hotspot when I get in the van.

I'm happy I didn't buy a wireless Android Auto head unit.

Thanks for the app [MENTION=842765]Emil Borconi[/MENTION]
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sibesaver:
So is this app development dead? Had anyone heard from [MENTION=224120]Emil[/MENTION]?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
No it's not he has been very busy with other projects. I heard he will start back up with his aa apps soon.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sibesaver:
Thanks! I was considering breaking down and getting a OEM AA WiFi setup but really don't want to spend the cash.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] suzook:
Stupid question. If i buy app, and want to try a different device, do I have to pay for the app again?
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
No just use the same xda account on the new device and download it.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mkanet:
Does anyone know what's the fastest and most reliable Android TV stick (currently) that I can root for this? I will buy it specifically for wireless auto.

Thanks so much for making this possible!
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] suzook:
Thanks! Well i got it working once on my Ford explorer, but after a restart of truck, i cant get it to reconnect. I have to completely start over, wiping cache and data on the app. Bummer. Hopefully the Dev is still around.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
He is he has been very busy and will be back in his aa apps soon.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] suzook:
It would be nice for him/her to step in once in a while, especially since we are paying for the app. Sure 99 cents is cheap, but just a hey, im busy from the OP would be nice.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] bggold:
If I were in your shoes I would agree.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] *justintime*:
Hmzzz also not working with my setup. tried several sequences. Had the hope, because its a paid app. That there was support.

But reading the posts we are left in the dark??
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vicolodo:
what about to connect to usb an old or cheap new phone, rooted, and keep it always connected, with wifi enabled?

no need android auto app in main phone, just enable wifi hotspot on main to give data connection to the secondary...

besides that, on slave you can install hack android auto apps to have full access to all apps installed on secondary phone, without the risk to brick your main phone...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] mkanet:
I was also thinking the same thing since my primary phone, Verizon Note 9, is impossible to root.

However, it looks like basic features of Android Auto would NOT work unless you pay for a dedicated phone line, SIM chip, and GPS on the old/cheap phone. The whole purpose of this Proxy/Gateway for Android Auto is to borrow the GPS, messaging from our primary phones.

I think there's probably a really good reason why the developer stopped supporting his gateway app (at least for the time being). I really wish this gateway solution would be stable and reliable. It's really the only way for Android Auto to work completely without any 3rd party app restrictions. without a rooted phone with an active phone line.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] sibesaver:
Yeah and in my case i need WiFi direct as the carrier blocks hotspot use without root. It's a shame there hasn't been confirmation one way or another as to the apps status in months. Kinda left hanging.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] Vicolodo:
ah i understand... you are right...i was not considering the fact that android auto use the phone line of the secondary phone to do the calls, so an active sim is needed for calls (data instead can be got from wifi connection to the primary)...
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] *justintime*:
Okay??? So the hands-free option is only available for the masterpiece connected to the Head unit?

Hmzzzz I hoped it was completely routed... Inuding hands free of the slave device.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] memo951:
Hi, I have an extremely important question...

I'm planning to buy a new Ford vehicle with built-in FordPass Connect modem.

If you don't know what it is look at the following links:

[youtube]qRTJsnK_z2A[/youtube]

[youtube]MheqNWskp-s[/youtube]

http://changinglanes.ie/what-is-fordpass-connect/

Ok, so, because this modem has built-in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi hotspot capabilities, I'm wondering if it's possible to use AAGateWay directly with this platform without the need of an extra (old) smartphone or an Android TV stick?

Or is there a way to get it done, pairing the phone wireless to the dashboard screen via the FordPass Connect modem?

If anybody knows the answer or has suggestions please let me know.
[Paid Software Announcement and Discussion] LLStarks:
No, he's absolutely wrong.