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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
All right fellas!

So quarantine gave me some spare time, so I had time to dig around Android Auto's resources a bit. After a lot of tries

and issues with OMS...

I indeed found a way to change text colour of icons. Which means I could increase readability of text A LOT on certain backgrounds (including the one you are seeing here), and also start including some light backgrounds too. I still have to find the status bar text and icons resources, but for now I'm pretty happy with this possibility. There are many resources that can be changed, but for the moment I don't wanna get too far out of the scope of AA Wallpapers. Maybe I will make a totally separate theme with some additions (some colours changed maybe, or maybe the possibility to change icon shapes, hide app captions, change colour of bottom bar etc.) but for now I'll focus on this.

The downsides is that this thing is easily, so easily breakable by an Android Auto update (while backgrounds are just a jpg to be swapped). But it's not sure, we'll see

So please guys if you have any readability issue with any of the backgrounds, or also if you have any background that felt too much light to be suggested for AA Wallpapers, well now just be my guest!

Happy theming everyone!
[Android Auto General] krilok:
Thank you for your efforts. It could be very interesting to be able to change font colours as well as icon shapes, maybe even the font itself? Anyhow, look forward to future development...

I know its unrelated to your work, but since you're decoding the whole of AA, maybe you can tell somehow; is there any coding on AA to allow for the use of an external equaliser? I mean, I've got V4A running on the phone, but while plugged in to the car and playing music, AA uses the cars default audio decoder and thus V4a doesn't process any of the audio being played. Unfortunately, my cars audio system doesn't do a great job and sound quality is quite bad, so was wondering if there would be any way to force the phone (thus V4A or any other DSP) to do the processing instead...

Curiously enough, I'm running Nitrogen OS on my phone, and on Spotify for example, if I go to the apps options and chose equaliser and play with its sound presets while using AA, the sound processing indeed works, but unfortunately not all music apps have the option of an EQ, so being able to use V4A (or any other DSP) by default for all audio apps would be great...

If nothing can be done, that's quite alright; I appreciate and thank you anyhow, but was just curious to know if it is at all possible... ?
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
About font: yes it's possible to actually change the font. Requires a bit of work but it's feasible.

Android Auto does not process audio at all. It just gets audio from the audio stream and outputs it to the car. In fact, if you try, for example, to play a WhatsApp voice note, you'll be able to hear it just fine through your car's speaker. Whenever an app, which is actually compatible with Android Auto, requests focus, Android Auto gives audio focus to that app. If the app is streaming on a channel that is not compatible with Android Auto, Android Auto will not change focus and audio coming from the app and audio will just overlap on the other.

Said so, I had no problem using V4A (v. 2.7) on Android Auto, but since it is not very optimized for Android Auto, the only way to adjust audio settings is with the speaker section. I'm not aware if V4A 2.5 does so as well.

I don't even know if that's intended behaviour, because effectively Android Auto should catch everything that should be output on the phone's speaker. So it makes sense it uses the speaker audio stream, even if it's over USB (though since Android Auto Wireless it's a thing, there's one more reason to not use USB audio stream and use speaker instead)
[Android Auto General] krilok:
So, if I understand correctly, V4A (2.7) should be working then? Strange, since I've never managed to have it (or previous versions of V4A) processing the audio through AA while connected to the car via USB... V4A will indeed process through Bluetooth if I'm streaming audio directly without using AA, but always stops processing if I plug it into the car and run AA.

I remember reading long ago on some Google forum that using an EQ while plugged in and running AA was not possible, since the cars head unit (DAC) would be the one handling the audio and not the phone, that's why I wondered if there was any way within the coding of AA to force the phone to do the audio processing and not hand it over to the cars unit...
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
This doesn't make much sense to me, because in the first place what you see on Android Auto is all managed by the phone. The fact that the car is compatible with Android Auto means it has support for it, but then it just outputs video and audio processed by the phone. Car does almost 0 effort in processing Android Auto on headunit.

Given this, is always the phone to give an audio signal to the car. And it's not even an analog signal, so there's certainly no DAC involved at this very point. So I don't know who said so, but I think he/she is in huge mistake.
[Android Auto General] krilok:
There are quite a few posts about it over the net...

Here's one:

https://support.google.com/androidauto/forum/AAAA6SY52nI1OVZA4SUG-g

Maybe it depends on the cars manufacturer? I see a lot of complaints on Ford and Mercedes cars (mine's a Kia). In any event, I'll try V4A again, play with V4As speaker settings and see if there is any way to make it stick... ?
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Don't think it depends on car's manufacturer.

Sure on the headunit you can have a post-processing EQ that tweaks audio output on the speakers, but tweaking audo on pre-processing is possible. If then V4A doesn't process there's something in ROM or audio policy that won't make V4A work.
[Android Auto General] krilok:
I've had the car for over two years, and have tried several different roms and even phones, but never managed to get V4A to process on AA... I'll do some more research and maybe fiddle around with magisk modules and see if its of any help. Thanks anyhow! ?

Edit: gave it a shot earlier; only app I got V4A to process on while on AA was Spotify, and this only while toggling Sesion 0 option on V4A... Nothing though while on the rest of my apps (Replaio radio, Radio Paradise, QMusic)... So again, EQs seem to work on Spotify but not on other apps, at least in my case.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya!

WP4AA - General got updated to 1.1

Here's what's changed:

Added 10 wallpapers from Oppo Find X2

WP4AA - Sport Edition got updated to 1.1

Here's what's changed:

Tweaked apps' labels on launcher to increase readability

In the meanwhile, I share with you an early version of another theme I'm working on, which is Extras for AA. It's very early stage, but with this theme you can tweak the look of Android Auto a bit.

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya! Updates will be live in few minutes

WP4AA - General got updated to 1.2

Here's what's changed:

Added 5 wallpapers from OnePlus 8 series

Added 2 gradients

Added a shelf-style wallpaper, should fit almost every screen ratio/size

WP4AA - Vehicle Edition got updated to 1.2

Here's what's changed:

Added: Toyota Logo hybrid version, Audi Quattro badge, Fiat 500 badge, Opel OPC badge, Renault Sport badge, VW GTI & GTD badges

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya!

WP4AA - Vehicle Edition got updated to 1.3

Here's what's changed:

Changed VW GTI badge to a grey gradient (if you have previously built this background you won't see the change unless you re-build it)

Added 12 wallpapers with boot screens from VW system

Added more Android Auto compatible manufacturers logos: Lexus, Ferrari, Lifan

Added VW R and GTE badges

Added an Audi wallpaper

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[Android Auto General] Mariovirde:
salve, potresti aggiungere lo sfondo nel link?

https://wall.alphacoders.com/big.php?i=146686&lang=Italian
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya! New updates will be live in a few minutes!

In the meantime AA 5.3 came out, and good new, Wallpapers For Android Auto is compatible!

WP4AA - Vehicle Edition got updated to 1.4

Here's what's changed:

Added Volkswagen Fender Audio start screen

Added a Corvette wallpaper as requested

Added a Volkswagen logo wallpaper as requested

Fixed MIB's backgrounds in order to fit better the top divider with actual Android Auto's backgrounds

Fixed MIB - Cupra background being identical to MIB - Cloth

Fixed Volvo Black logo being old style instead of new

WP4AA - General Edition got updated to 1.3

Here's what's changed:

Added Cyber Eddie wallpaper as requested

Added some wallpapers from MIUI 12

Fixed Oneplus 8 Wallpapers 4 being identical to 3

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[Android Auto General] Mariovirde:
grazie per aver aggiunto eddie.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya

All the variants of Wallpapers For Android Auto have been updated. I've reverted back the fact that applying some wallpapers will change the text of icons.

As it turned out, it was frankly a bit of a pain in the back because it turned out that there were some compatibility issue with other versions of Android Auto (expecially with non-lite version of Substratum). I don't wanna force to have latest Android Auto specifically for applying just the background.

Instead, the color of icons label in launcher will be merged on AA Extras. A brand new theme that will tweak some things to Android Auto UI, available very soon.

So if you have any inconvenience in building the theme I encourage to update to latest versions because they should solve all the problems. If you have a wallpaper that has readability issues: hold tight.

Download links and previews on OP!
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
May the force be with you

What a better day to push a Star Wars Update?

WP4AA - General Edition got updated to 1.4

Here's what's changed:

Added 17 wallpapers of Star Wars

German, Dutch and Russian translations updated (I had to step in and use an online translation because the translators never replied me in a long time, so if you see any errors please contact me)

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya!

This week brings new updates for Wallpapers for AA General and Vehicles as well as Extras for AA

Extras for AA is a brand new theme for who wants to customize further more Android Auto's look. It features some additions to make Android Auto even more to your likings.

On this first public release it will be possible to:

Center icons of the status bar

Pick a custom color for bottom navigation bar

Pick a custom accent for bottom navigation bar

Hide clock

Hide left scrollbar

Hide names of apps in launcher

Make text of icons in launcher bold

Pick a custom color for icons text in launcher

Some other things

And more will come soon!

In order to pick custom colors you must run Substratum Lite instead of classical Substratum (it's the only one that allows a color picker, so...). Also compatibility is assured for AA 5.3. Older versions of AA might work but I can't assure anything. The theme will need updates for every AA update so I'll make sure to follow the update scheme.

Here's a little preview of what you can actually do:

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Download on XDA Labs

Now for Wallpapers for AA updates! (I think I'll move Extras for AA into another thread one of these days)

WP4AA - Vehicles Edition got updated to 1.5

Here's what's changed:

Badges added: Turbo by Porsche, SRT Jeep and Dodge, Honda Type R, Dodge RT

Audi TT Wallpaper added

Custom Volkswagen Tiguan start screen added

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WP4AA - General Edition got updated to 1.5

Here's what's changed:

Added 5 casual wallpapers and, hey, there's Wolverine!

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya, quick announcement!

I've decided to create a Telegram Channel that you can join here. In the future it will have update announcements, sneak peaks, pre-release APKs, and much more!

Happy theming everyone!
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
I can't run Substratum Lite it says "Installed root system is not supported. Substratum Lite only fully support latest stable Magisk version". I installed the latest Magisk, using a Samsung Neo with Lineoageos...

Please help!!!
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Hi, I'm sorry to hear that.

Unfortunately that issue is not related to my theme, and it's something with Substratum. I'm afraid I can't help with that. You should contact Substratum support thread here on XDA or Telegram support group
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
Finally everything works fine. Can't wait to see you're next modifications!! I suggest that if it's impossible to auto-hide the big bottom bar, maybe find a way smaller it.

So far good job!!!:good:
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Glad to hear!

Auto-hide of the bottom bar is not possible. At least not with Substratum. I could give a shot to smaller a bit the bottom bar, but it could potentially break some things.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya!

Wallpapers For AA - Sport got updated to 1.2

Here's what's changed:

Added 19 wallpapers of soccer clubs

Cleaned a test wallpaper

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As for Extras for AA, it was updated too, but decided to move it to a whole new thread. I won't post anymore updates on Extras for AA so be sure to check the thread out!

Also if you want sneek peaks of new updates, as well as release candidates of next builds of WP4AA and Extras4AA, be sure to join the update channel on Telegram

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[Android Auto General] baybora72:
Hi

I have a rooted samsung note 3 (LineageOS ha3g 7.1. 2) phone

I cannot donwload SUBSTRATUM lite from google play store, i can download only SUBSTRATUM theme engine.

With this program, i can change the wallpapers (wallpapers for AA & Wallpapers for AA-Vehicles) without problem.

But, when i want to use "extras for AA", ı cannot change the colours from " select gradient for bottom bar" section , I take an error message. I can change others from "select other extras" section without problem. What may be the problem?

Also, is it possible to shrink & decrease bottom bar width?

Thanks

The error log report:

» [com.google.android.projection.gearhead]: /data/user/0/projekt.substratum/cache/SubstratumBuilder//res/values/type1a.xml:3: error: Resource entry google_dark_green900 is already defined.

» [com.google.android.projection.gearhead]: /data/user/0/projekt.substratum/cache/SubstratumBuilder//res/values/colors.xml:11: Originally defined here.

» [com.google.android.projection.gearhead]: /data/user/0/projekt.substratum/cache/SubstratumBuilder//res/values/type1a.xml:4: error: Resource entry google_dark_red900 is already defined.

» [com.google.android.projection.gearhead]: /data/user/0/projekt.substratum/cache/SubstratumBuilder//res/values/colors.xml:9: Originally defined here.

» [com.google.android.projection.gearhead]: /data/user/0/projekt.substratum/cache/SubstratumBuilder//res/values/type1a.xml:5: error: Resource entry google_dark_yellow900 is already defined.

» [com.google.android.projection.gearhead]: /data/user/0/projekt.substratum/cache/SubstratumBuilder//res/values/colors.xml:10: Originally defined here.

» [com.google.android.projection.gearhead]: Installation of "com.google.android.projection.gearhead" has failed.
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Hi,

since you are on Android 7.0 I suppose you are running Substratum version 1015.

As far as I know Sub Lite works on Android 8.0> and at the moment it's the only way to use Substratum Themes that allows color picker, so no luck for you.

Also for your error it might be that your version is very old and so is the Substratum Theme engine. Do you have any setting in substratum that mentions a new compiler? If so, activate it. If not, you might have luck with the APK down below.

Shrinking down the bottom bar is possible with the build that is coming up in a few minutes (changes included in the APK below too).

For other questions regarding Extras for AA, please write them in Extras For AA thread. Also if you want to be updated with the progress of development be sure to join Telegram Channel
[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya! Updates will be live in a few minutes

Wallpapers For AA - General got updated to 1.6

Here's what's changed:

Added 10 "facets" wallpaper from Justin Maller Facets collection

Added a casual wallpaper (fire)

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Wallpapers for AA - Vehicles got updated to 1.6

Added 8 badges (Ford GT, Brabus, 4Motion by VW and Alltrack by VW)

Added BMW new logo (hoping they'll hurry up in releasing AA :D)

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya! Updates will be live in a few minutes

Wallpapers For AA - Vehicles got updated to 1.7

Here's what's added:

Mitsubishi Carbon

DS E-Tense & Performance Line

Porsche Carrera, Carrera 4S, GT3 RS, Turbo S, Panamera

Dacia Stepway

Camaro

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya! Update is live on XDA Labs

Wallpapers For AA - Vehicles got updated to 1.8

Here's what's added:

Cayenne

Cayenne GTS

Volkswagen Virtus

GTS by Porsche

Maybach

Lexus Hybrid

New R Line logo by Volkswagen

If you want sneek peaks of new updates, as well as of test builds of WP4AA and Extras4AA, be sure to join the update channel on Telegram

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya! Updates are live on XDA Labs

Wallpapers For AA - Vehicles got updated to 1.9

Here's what's added:

Kia Stinger badge

Audi E-Tron Badge

New Mitsubishi carbon-alt logo

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Wallpapers For AA - General got updated to 1.7

Here's what's added:

MacOS Big Sur wallpapers! (2)

Other 4 random wallpapers

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya! Updates are live on XDA Labs

Wallpapers For AA - Vehicles got updated to 2.0

Here's what's added:

Mazda Skyactiv badge

Skoda VRS Badge

Honda Goldwing badge

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Wallpapers For AA - General got updated to 1.8 - Album Art update

Show off your favourite album art with 8 of the most undisputedly famous album arts! Rock on!

Featuring in this update

Nevermind by Nirvana

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles

Led Zeppelin (self-titled)

The Velvet Underground (self-titled)

Abbey Road by The Beatles

The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division

Enema Of The State by Blink 182

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[Android Auto General] shmykelsa:
Heya! Updates are live on XDA Labs

Wallpapers For AA - Vehicles got updated to 2.0

Here's what's added:

Mazda Skyactiv badge

Skoda VRS Badge

Honda Goldwing badge

View attachment 5063139

Wallpapers For AA - General got updated to 1.8 - Album Art update

Show off your favourite album art with 8 of the most undisputedly famous album arts! Rock on!

Featuring in this update

Nevermind by Nirvana

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band by The Beatles

Led Zeppelin (self-titled)

The Velvet Underground (self-titled)

Abbey Road by The Beatles

The Dark Side Of The Moon by Pink Floyd

Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division

Enema Of The State by Blink 182

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If you want sneek peaks of new updates, as well as of test builds of WP4AA and Extras4AA, be sure to join the update channel on Telegram

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