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[Android Auto General] svetlisashkov:
I've tried it but there is no difference. Using Kinginstaller to install Fermata Auto gives no errors, but also doesn't appear on car's Android Auto screen.
[Android Auto General] David Vlk:
Netflix via Web browser, I login on the phone desktop mode, play, in one second Netflix disconnected and goes back to login screen. Any help?

Is it possible to get rid of AA bottom bar without root? (AA extras need root).

Thx
[Android Auto General] mik101:
You need to be rooted and have lsposed installed if it won't show up for you using the other methods (changing package name and resigning + King installer). Fermata now comes with its own LSposed module with hooks for AA.
[Android Auto General] 白い熊:
I'd like to be able to select the subtitle size, font, and color - unfortunately it doesn't use subtitle rendering from VLC - could you implement this potentially?
[Android Auto General] erkme73:
I apologize if this has been resolved in one of the previous 47 pages. I've searched but cannot seem to find a resolution.

My wife's 2024 Grand Highlander works great with AA on both of our phones. I installed Fermata and everything about it works perfectly - even the Apollotv streaming m3u. However, when I try to adjust the volume - either through the steering wheel, or the volume knob on the HU - Fermata pauses whatever I happen to be watching, and Pandora (or some other stock app) will start playing.

I can put focus back onto Fermata, but I cannot change the volume. If I increase/decrease the volume, it hijacks with the other apps and the volume change applies only to that app - not to Fermata. So not only do I lose control, I still can't make volume changes to Fermata.

If I force close (or uninstall/disable) the hijacking apps on the phone, I can manipulate the volume on Fermata w/o issue. But that seems quite extreme just to control the volume.

Has anyone found a less-invasive way to keep focus on Fermata?
[Android Auto General] Q116:
Is netflix still not supported in the web browser or am I just not seeing the fix? Thanks loving the app!
[Android Auto General] piri1312:
In addition to the FERMATA AUTO, you have to install Fermata Control which is used to control the steering wheel of the car
[Android Auto General] erkme73:
Thank you for your reply! So I installed Fermata Auto via King installer. I opted not to install the steering wheel control since the head unit is touchscreen.

I will install and report back. Thanks!
[Android Auto General] erkme73:
Quick additional question... does the Fermata control apk have to installed before the Fermata Auto? And can it be installed natively, or does it have to be installed via the King installer?
[Android Auto General] piri1312:
I installed them with AAAD
[Android Auto General] piri1312:
New version 1.9.4 of FERMATA AUTO
[Android Auto General] decinos:
I installed according to steps but when I lunch the app from car I get "no new messages during this drive". Do you have any idea what might be wrong?
[Android Auto General] erkme73:
Well, just an update. I added the control apk to both mine, and my wife's phone. No dice. I still cannot control Fermata audio level unless I first force close whatever audio player steals focus when the knob is turned. Still beats having no video, so I'll live with it. Was just hoping there was a simple solution.
[Android Auto General] piri1312:
It works perfectly for me, I don't know how to help you.
[Android Auto General] erkme73:
Maybe it's just a Toyota/Moto thing.
[Android Auto General] Giabett:
To Pavlenko: I wanted to report an issue I've been experiencing after updating to the latest version. When I go full screen on a video from a web browser and then switch to the map or perform any touch operations, when I return, I have a black screen with audio, and I'm unable to perform any actions. The only solution is to disconnect the cable and restart Android Auto. This issue doesn't occur with YouTube in full screen, and everything was working fine before the update. Any idea what could be causing this?
[Android Auto General] brianthangathurai:
Same issue here
[Android Auto General] cuongga311:
I'm using Xiaomi 13 (China Rom), I was installed fermata via Kinginstall however, it's not shown on android auto. I try with Global rom is working. Can you help me install for China room (Miui 14 base android 13). Thanks
[Android Auto General] zgfg:
I have Mi 11 Lite 5G NE with Xiaomi.eu 14.0.12 ROM (it is based on CN ROM but I think it doesn't matter) and Fermata still works for me (I use it now for four years, on that and another, older Xiaomi, by upgrading my phones through MIUI/Android versions beginning with MIUI 10 on that older phone, with official EEA, Global and various Xiaomi.eu Weekly and Stable versions).

On various (always the latest) AA versions

But I always root my phones and install Fermata as Magisk module
[Android Auto General] cuongga311:
Thanks, I using bank application so i don't like root my phone. I tried some phone (oneplus, samsung) installed fermata. Some can be installed, some can't installed. (no root method). I don't know why it is like that
[Android Auto General] mrdreamers:
I have a 2023 Toyota Tacoma and when I play say YouTube on my head unit with FA or even carstream after a minute or 2 the audio goes out of sync in other words the words don't match the mouths of the people on video how can I fix this?
[Android Auto General] moais:
can confirm. my moto prime and toyota acted the same way. i would switch to an "official" AA app like plexamp and adjust the volume. that audio level would hold when i reloaded fermata.

i have a rooted samsung now and the volume works fine with fermata-auto-control/toyota
[Android Auto General] erkme73:
Thanks for posting that. I'm glad to know I'm not going crazy. For now, I just ramp the volume up on whatever app takes control, then return to Fermata and it holds that volume. Impractical, but it works.
[Android Auto General] log30:
I have installed the application from the play store and I can watch any video from the phone, but when I connect to andriod auto and open the app it appears as a music player. Can't the video be displayed on the car screen with the play store app?
[Android Auto General] cuongga311:
You can try install manual by Kinginstall
[Android Auto General] DomasG:
Hey!

I am trying to play web tv, from Fermata browser and getting error once trying to open any channel: playback errorprotected content error and DRM error.

In general it showing browser error.

Is there any way to solve it?
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
As I see from here:

GitHub - AndreyPavlenko/Fermata

Contribute to AndreyPavlenko/Fermata development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

there was something done on A14 updates.

Anyone managed to install (and use) Fermata on A14 (not installed before update from A13)

If yes with rooted phone?

Tnx
[Android Auto General] Toastking:
For anyone having trouble with getting Fermata to be listed in Android Auto on Android 14, I think I have found a solution:

Screen2Auto - New app for AA smartphone mirroring (only for root devices).

Smartphone screen on Anddroid Auto HU car screen For root devices only! Application features: - The main reason for creating this application is working with Android 9 Pie 1. Сompletely new application combining AAMirror & AAStream...

xdaforums.com
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
@Toastking let's continue here about Fermata Auto not in S2A post.

So, can you please confirm that you took Femata directly from here, with no other "mod"?

Releases · AndreyPavlenko/Fermata

Contribute to AndreyPavlenko/Fermata development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Android Auto General] Toastking:
Yes, I have downloaded the Github apk.
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
Thank you.

But unfortunately for me your solution don't work...

I'll wait that someone else try as well. All I can see is, that I'm not rooted. But as you said. Fermata should not have this "condition".

@gullzway did you try with Fermata?
[Android Auto General] vegetaleb:
Hi

Installed Fermata with King but only Fermata Control is showing in AA. My phone is S23U Android 14 not rooted
[Android Auto General] Toastking:
Read the last pages in this and the Screen2Auto threads.
[Android Auto General] marshyrob:
I got

I had the same issue. Using an OPPO X5 Pro not rooted. If i used the standard install method as per all apps we install it just shows Fermata control in AA on the MMI in my Audi Q4 Etron. So i uninstalled it all and installed kinginstaller then used this to install the two Femata apps.

When you run kinginstaller you have to point it to the APK of Fermata app and control it will then ask which package installer you want to use to install that particular app. It will show the kinginstaller packaga installer and the standard Andorid package installer. I stupidly didnt read the text under the kinginstaller package installer and used the kinginstaller package installer and i ended up with the same result of only seeing Control in AA. But when i did the process again i noticed it says NOT to use the kinginstaller package installer and to use the Android one.

Its a little confusing because you are using the kinginstaller application to set up the install of Fermata, but you need to use the Android Package installer to actually execute the install via kinginstaller. Once i did that then it appeared on AA as a selctable application along with the control application which you dont actually use. You must install both Fermata app and control this way, at least this was my experience.

Love the app i watch youtube when charging the car and browse the web (use it for IPTV) Youtube doesnt shut off when driving which is a bobby bonus as i listen to a lot of DJ sets where the picture is static but the sound comes through, but it also stays active showing videos, but i wouldnt recommend this when driving of course!
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
I've done all the steps on the same way (installed inside King using Package Installer), but no luck.

Maybe there is a trick because I didn't installed Fermata Auto Control? Because I did not use them...

I wanted to go through the whole process again but now KingInstaller don't ask me to choose default installer.

I use "reset default" button which open Packgae installer App info, i cleared storage and cache, I made force stop, but still no question about which package installer I want...

I also uninstalled/installed KingInstaler, but result is the same.

Any idea where "default installer" info is stored?
[Android Auto General] marshyrob:
under settings - apps - app management - choose the app you want (kinginstaller) and then choose the option open by default and turn off the option. Would also try it for package installer if kinginstaller doesnt ask, to see that you need to press the 3 dots in the right hand corner when in the apps management screen and choose system to see the system apps. Im not an expert im afraid just a simple user like you. To get to my apps it might be different to you as im on a different handset but you should be able to find it.

Google says this for the Pixel as a different example:

Clear an app's default settings on your phone​

Open your device's Settings app.

Tap Apps.

Tap the app that you no longer want to be the default. If you don't see it, first tap See all apps or App info.

Tap Open by default.

Turn off Open supported links.

After clearing the default, when you take that action again, your device will ask you which app to use.
[Android Auto General] clarkgable:
Have you tried the Kinginstaller 1.2 apk version that is normally reserved for Oppo/OnePlus/Realme phones? Perhaps the modification contained in that app version may work for Android 14 installs.
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
@marshyrob thanks for help/time. I've done this "trick" several times, because Pixel as you copied have a little different. At the end I figured out that phone restart helps.

So this is what I have to choose, right? "Complete using Package Installer"?

As I said before I followed all this steps from @Toastking but no luck.

I see just Fermata Control in my AA app list.

Can you @marshyrob describe all your steps. Maybe I missed something.

And I have no root.

I'm still not sure if this can be problem...
[Android Auto General] marshyrob:
Im not sure what else to recommend. The steps i outlined before worked for me on my OPPO X5 Pro that is not rooted or modified in anyway. Difference is im on Android 13.1. Maybe try what @clarkgable suggests if there is a different version of Kinginstaller its worth a shot. Maybe Andoid 14 is the issue im not a developer or techie so couldnt tell you.
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
Oh, ok! You are on A13. You explained everything. 🙂
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
This solution works for me!

I've done this with MT Manager and then made instal with KingInstaller 1.4, without need to change AA version to old one.

to:

fermata/src/auto/res/xml/automotive_app_desc.xml

added:

<uses name="media" />

source: https://github.com/AndreyPavlenko/Fermata/discussions/315

But in Fermata Auto on AA I don't see Web browser/YT option, but I see them on my mobile.

I'm using Fermata for the first time, so maybe there's something else I should do?
[Android Auto General] HofaTheRipper:
Perfect! Coffee is on the way ;)
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Thanks! :)
[Android Auto General] fire_qc:
Love the the new version specially the browser!!! Beer is on the way!!! ahaha
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
https://github.com/AndreyPavlenko/Fermata/releases/tag/v1.7.0 :

Video thumbnails (only for local video files, supported by the system).

Grid view (new button in the top right corner).

Playback timer view.

Fixes.
[Android Auto General] Alejandro2454:
spectacular presentation of video folders in fermata auto v1.7.0

Dear Andrey,

Let me express my thanks and congratulations on the excellent software that you have created.

If already in version 1.6 1 fermata users with non-touch navigation systems were already happy, today with the new version we are amazed.

The presentation of the folders with the videos in a scheme of images in list and grid type leaves us speechless.

I can only think to say, thank you Andrey, thank you very much

Alexander
[Android Auto General] HofaTheRipper:
pause on disconnect worked afte update. die you change anything?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Yes I did.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
You are welcome :)
[Android Auto General] marius23mvp:
Congrats for this great work.

I've read at the beginning that fermata is for minimum android 6.

So no chance in the future for my 5.1.1 ?

I must buy a new phone for my car and root it than, my actual car phone is 5.1.1.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Right, minimum android 6 since the app uses some features which are not available in android 5.
[Android Auto General] ArenaPlay:
Thanks for the player, I'm really looking for a good audio and video player. ;)
[Android Auto General] Alejandro2454:
feasibility of adding new option

Dear Andrey,

Let me ask you if it is possible to incorporate an option in the configuration that allows you to decide how the user wants the videos to be played. Nowadays, after a video has finished playing, the next video immediately starts playing, and so on, as if it were a playlist.

This new option would allow you to configure that the playback should be as it is currently or that it should only play the selected video and that when one is finished you can select the next video to play, either from the current folder or from another.

Sincerely,

Alexander
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
To be added in the next version.
[Android Auto General] Adam T.:
Is it possibile to add double/triple click on steering wheel buttons for actions like skip to next/previous folder, ff/rev and maybe long click for some action? I would be also great to add option to customize grid size and text size for better readibility during driving.

Thanks for great app.

Wysłane z mojego ONEPLUS A6013 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
The long click is currently used for progressive ff/rw, but it does not work on some cars because in case of long click they send a lot of clicks. I'll try to implement support for double click to skip to prev/next folder. Currently this functionality available by swipe up/down on video and control panel.

Added to my todo list.
[Android Auto General] DjFingazUk!:
Hi

Great app I have a few mix cds already split into individual mp3's, when I add them I can't find the option for continuous play. It plays with a small gap between each track can rhis be solved ?

Thanks in advance.
[Android Auto General] rapdes:
I was really excited to give this a try. I installed the version to allow me to use it with root on AA. Unfortunately it's not working for me. It shows up as an app in AA but clicking on it I just get a black screen, it's like it's not launching at all.

Any ideas what could be causing this?

Running the latest version of AA, magisk 20.4, on OOS 10.3.3
[Android Auto General] Alejandro2454:
Dear, I assume that you have followed the installation procedure using phenotype app and in AA you have enabled programmer mode with unknown sources option. greetings Alejandro
[Android Auto General] rapdes:
Yes I followed all steps in the post and also watched the video to see if I missed something
[Android Auto General] Alejandro2454:
Hello, strange the situation, the origin could be the Android version. however it is only speculation on my part. I think Andrey could run some tests on it.
[Android Auto General] Jinkue:
This is fermato control but not fermato auto. I have same issue on my car but can access fermato auto through S2A,
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
No, it's not.

It's Fermata Auto, but showing the same as Control...

Here are the latest news:

Android 14 · Issue #327 · AndreyPavlenko/Fermata

Discussed in #315 Originally posted by sensorial7 November 8, 2023 Hello, There is a problem with the Android 14 platform, after installing Fermata Auto and Control version 1.9.5 via Kinginstaller ...

github.com
[Android Auto General] Jinkue:
The latest news you posted does not agree with what you said in your last comment! Anyway I have got carstream, Fermato Auto and S2A working by rolling back to android 13 UI 5.1 :).
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
What did I said?

About the latest news...My point was that author of Fermata is working on A14 issues and for now Fermata isn't "officially" supported on A14.
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
Any idea, why Fermata don't show keyboard in web browser and YT?

In Fermata on the phone, it works.

Samsung Galaxy 20+

No root

Android 13

AA, version 10.xx
[Android Auto General] Jinkue:
On my phone I have 3 versions of Fermato Auto! I think one from AAAD app and I must have imported the other 2 from my old phone. On 'Android auto version and permission info' I can see FA 1.1810, FA 1.8.11 and FA 1.9.5. There is only one FA showing in my Android auto apps but I don't know which version. It works but I hardly use it because I use the Carstream app.
[Android Auto General] lucfig:
Hi, have been loving fermata. Thanks for the great work.

I would like to know if is possible to open YouTube Desktop version so we are able to download videos for offline view. Very useful when traveling.

EDIT: Somehow I managed to open the desktop version of YouTube. Still now download button available. CarStream is able to download but I cannot make it work in my car. Anyone have any suggestions?

I also can't return to the mobile version of YouTube now. Would be great to have a button to change the same way we have in the browser addon.
[Android Auto General] miki455:
Hello, can someone tell me why doesn't fermata show me the epg on tv, i put few diferent lists and i put epg xmltv url everything work fine but it not show epg guide, is there any solution?
[Android Auto General] Toastking:
Hi all,

since Fermata uses an addon-based system (individual addons can be activated in the settings), has anyone ever looked into the development of more addons/plugins? I was thinking Youtube Music, Spotify and more.
[Android Auto General] youngdaddytc:
This method worked for me.

Running a Pixel 6 rooted on LineageOS Android 13.
[Android Auto General] lukccp:
On Monday I'll get back my P7Pro with A13 preinstalled.

So I'll have chance to try install Fermata before upgrade to A14 with fingers crossed it'll continue to work.

Can you please point me to the manuals how to install Fermata on A13 (no root!) and what can I try after upgrading to A14 so that Fermata will still work?

Thanks.
[Android Auto General] wlazio2000:
I also don't see the epg. Is there a solution?
[Android Auto General] vegetaleb:
Rooted my P8P 2 days ago, I tried to install Fermata using kinginstaller method but I couldn't even install kinginstaller , no messages at all that it was or not installed and it doesn't show in apps. As my phone is rooted, is there another method to install Fermata Auto?
[Android Auto General] zgfg:
I always install as the LSPosed module (Magisk and LSPosed needed - instructions are somewhere in the thread) - screenshots

No King or anything else
[Android Auto General] vegetaleb:
LSposed Zygisk was already installed, went there and enabled the module, restarted, still nothing in AA, only opening outside AA.

Then Enabled Dev mode in AA and enabled Unknown Sources, rebooted, still no joy!

Then uninstalled Fermata, downloaded again Kinginstaller, this time installer worked, patched and installed, module active in LSposed, rebooted....Still nothing in AA but Fermata Control!

Heck I even installed VLC thinking perhaps it's needed

Android 14 January update on Pixel 8 Pro
[Android Auto General] Galaxy S10:
Is there now a solution with Android 14 without root to use Fermata auto with AA?
[Android Auto General] miki455:
I canot see fermata auto on android auto anymore, why is that? I have fermata instaled on my phone and was work fine till few days ago, i was try everything and still not see on android auto apk
[Android Auto General] keller.jeff:
@miki455 @Galaxy S10

Fermata is working with Android Auto wireless in developer mode paired with AAWireless.io wireless adapter, also with development mode enabled.

Seems samsungs latest updates are blocking the app, but this adapter has a companion app that allows it to work with it's own dev mode.
[Android Auto General] Galaxy S10:
That may be true, but only because you had it before with Android 13 and haven't updated the Fermata app after the Android 14 update. If you uninstall or update the Fermata app now, you won't be able to get it to work afterwards . That was the case for me
[Android Auto General] Lucky_Luke_70:
hi there

i can confirm that fermata auto is fully functional in my pixel 7a ( Android 14 not rooted... stock ).

I have a connection via AAwireless dongle with developer mode enabled.

Icon "fermata auto" does not appear in section "customizer app launcher" of the android auto app on the smartphone ( only fermata control if installed), but in app

drawer on the "tablet" of the my car ( toyota corolla hybrid) appear together with fermata control.

It seems to work even when moving.

CIAO
[Android Auto General] mik101:
Had the same problem with the latest android auto update. Just uninstall the update and reinstall it from play store and it will reappear again.

The new screen mirroring works fantastically. We finally have a contender to fully replace Screen2Auto where that hasn't been updated in quite a while now. 👍
[Android Auto General] tiho5:
Do you mean it really acts like Screen2Auto now?
[Android Auto General] ste___p:
Hi, I purchased AA Wireless. Which version should I use for it to work? 1.9.8 doesn't work, freezes Android Auto. Thank you.
[Android Auto General] mik101:
For a first release including the screen mirroring functionality, it's close. 👍

Hopefully with root access Andrey can get rid of it asking to screen mirror when the device is plugged in to make it seemless, but I'm enjoying it so far.
[Android Auto General] tiho5:
Would this command here help for this?
[Android Auto General] mik101:
Looks like there's title/header junk in your link. It doesn't go to a specific post after it's removed.