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[Android Auto General] roydestroy:
I've tried using the web browser to watch Netflix through Fermata Auto but it fails when it tries to play the video. Has anybody managed to make that work?
[Android Auto General] maxiko90:
Hello,

I added my IPTV link in the app and the list loads fine. On the mobile phone it works perfect but in the car I only have audio but no video. Installed 1.8.0 both apk from github last release.

What am I doing wrong?
[Android Auto General] Lives Pro:
(sorry im use GG Translate:)

you have not installed it properly. AA has not recognized Fermata as an authorized app

Please refer to this installation method:

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Installing from PC (adb utility is required):

Install adb - https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/

Connect device to USB

Open console and run the following commands:

adb push fermata-XXX-auto-universal-armXX.apk /data/local/tmp/fermata.apk

adb shell pm install -i "com.android.vending" -r /data/local/tmp/fermata.apk

adb shell rm /data/local/tmp/fermata.apk

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[Android Auto General] maxiko90:
Thanks it works now!

But I have another problem. My car screen is not Touchscreen, so I see only the first 6 channels in my list. When I scroll down to the other channels the cursor bounces to the "taskbar" of the app, where I can stop the playback.

Is there any chance that the cursor goes to the other channels when I scroll down?

Thanks
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Unfortunately, there is no solution at the moment. The only workaround is to use phone.
[Android Auto General] TheOriginalDrange:
I just wanted to say I love your app. Recently I got my AAWireless device and now it no longer works. I contacted the developer of the device and he said they have no intention of supporting streaming apps. I was wondering if there is something you can do on your end to get it working again? I really miss using your app while I'm waiting to pick my wife up after her work. Thank you for you continued hard work on this awesome app!
[Android Auto General] maxiko90:
Thanks for the reply.

I was wondering if in future releases of your fantastic app, you will implement such kind of arrows like in ipcartv, so that the users without touchscreen are able to "jump" quickly to the next 10 channels in the list?

That would be very helpful :) keep up the good work.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
I'll try to find a solution.
[Android Auto General] Mathynnn:
Oh damn.. really? Im waiting for my order of AAWireless to arive. But this is bad news. Would love to see if the developer can do something on his end to make it work with AAWireless :)
[Android Auto General] TheOriginalDrange:
The device is awesome so far this is my only complaint. Hope you get yours soon.
[Android Auto General] melom:
Very good product. I really like IPTV future. Could you add possibility to edit stored IPTV source, like add EPG or change m3u playlists. Also maybe possible to get epg directly from source link?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
To be added in the next releases.

EPG url is read from the M3U tags tvg-url or url-tvg. If there are no such tags in the M3U, you need to add EPG URL manually, when adding the source.
[Android Auto General] melom:
After viewing iptv for longer period program stops and everything freezes. Cannot go back or switch to another chanel.
[Android Auto General] melom:
I know, but if you forgot to add epg source, later its not possible to add it. These is no edit option.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Right, currently it's not possible. The "Edit" function to be implemented in further releases.
[Android Auto General] kiousuke:
First of all, thank you for this wonderful app. It's working really well with AA cars. Thank you for keeping it free, although I've sent a few euros for the effort because it's really worth it. I'd send more if I could choose the text encoding for the subtitles of the files and support for subtitles in live streaming.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Thanks. Subtitles are supported with VLC engine. You can choose subtitles in the video options.
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
I Hope you find It. I think is the only thing than missing
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
I'm not familiar with CS code. Perhaps it would be easier for me to implement Youtube support for Fermata.
[Android Auto General] nellobnn:
It would be greatly appreciated in my opinion
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Added to my list, but I don't know when I'll have time for this.
[Android Auto General] Crow820:
That would be great.

I assume that the CS steering wheel Control design is similar to your solution.

Hope it won't give you a lot of trouble to figure it out.

Again a lot of thanks to you.
[Android Auto General] mister_bond:
Hi there!

I also use this app, but the steering wheel controls do not work for this app. I have also VLC installed. Steering wheel controls work there.

Next, prev do not work. Only the button for stop works. But when I press that button again, it doesn't start to play again.

I use Android 9 and Android Auto 5.2.

I also downloaded the fermata-auto-control apk. Installed it, fetched it also with AA Phenotype Patcher, but I've still the same situation with the steering wheels controls.
[Android Auto General] baybora72:
Please improve screen settings for full screen.

İ want to watch the movie in full screen, but stlll leaves blank arae at the screen's left and rlght sldes.

Thanks for your efforts
[Android Auto General] Simonz82:
I wanted to thank the developer Andrey for the assistance he gave me for the configuration of his program Fermata Auto, really a great application, I talked about it in my video from the minute 3.14

[YOUTUBE]https://youtu.be/8NgVp0krTTg[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Auto General] frencisis:
hi to all, iask to you why if i load a M3U list divided into group (IPTV), when i change folders is still in loading. I noticed that the only thing that i can do for unlock loading, is to switch from Wifi and 4G network connection. Have you some tips about this trouble?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Perhaps there is some error occurs. Can you send me the playlist so I can check?
[Android Auto General] frencisis:
ok i will try to send to you as a private message.

---------- Post added at 02:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:59 PM ----------

ok can check your message inbox? i've sent to you the link for download M3U playlist
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Thanks, I'll check it later today.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
There are a lot of logos in the playlist, that's why the playlist items are loading slow. In the next version I'll add an image cache.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
In the new beta version https://github.com/AndreyPavlenko/Fermata/releases/tag/1.6.0 I've implemented support for network folders. Currently only SFTP is supported. In further versions I'm planning to implement support for SMB/Cifs, Google drive and WebDav.
[Android Auto General] frencisis:
thanks a lot, now with 1.6.0 version the m3u file list work great and is playable on Android auto like a charm. Many many thanks
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Version 1.6.1 https://github.com/AndreyPavlenko/Fermata/releases/tag/v1.6.1 :

Added support for SMB and Google drive

Random sort

Playback timer
[Android Auto General] baybora72:
Thanks ,

Works perfect with my rooted note 3
[Android Auto General] Uksus17:
Hi!

I am a fan of this program :)
[Android Auto General] baybora72:
Dear Andrey,

Is it possible to add screen touch and swipe feature to rewind and forward easily as VLC original ?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Thanks :)
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
It is possible. Added to my todo list.
[Android Auto General] misiekm73:
Hi I have a problem with TV channels (m3u). When I want to see TV channel on the car screen it is working, but after few seconds it is skipping to teh next channel and then after anotehr few seconds it skipps to the next channel. Any solution for that? There is the same problem when tried to watch channels directly on my phone
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Could you send me the playlist?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Could you please try the new version https://github.com/AndreyPavlenko/Fermata/releases/tag/v1.8.1b ? I've added a workaround that may help with rotary input. I've tested on emulator and it works for me, but I don't have a device with rotary controller.
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
I try as soon as possible
[Android Auto General] misiekm73:
as example:

https://gratisiptv.com/m3u/pl-gratisiptvm3u-2021-09-13-1.m3u
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Have you tried this playlist with other players? I'm getting the same behavior on PC players - all channels are playing ~10 seconds.
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
It works scrolling one to one. When you have long list the problem is to return at begin. shoud use left, right, down or up of Rotary for move as Android auto do (Spotify for example). Of course YouTube not works
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
I can add page up/down buttons on top (in the tool bar). Is it possible to move frocus from the list to the tool bar buttons without scrolling to the first item in the list?
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
No, is not possible. You have to scroll all up or all down
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Would it be useful if I add the page up/down buttons to the tool bar?
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
I don't know, we could try It.
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
I think should be useful to use left and right command (Also up or down) of Rotary to skip the list and go to menu options
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Unfortunately, I didn't find a way how to receive rotary inputs. Seems, rotary inputs are handled by AA and AA, in turns, moves the focus.
[Android Auto General] geranium:
1.8.1 full ERROR
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Cold you please send me the log /sdcard/Android/data/me.aap.fermata.auto/files/Fermata.log ?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Log is not required, I've reproduced and fixed the issue. New apk files have been uploaded to github. Please, reinstall the app.
[Android Auto General] geranium:
now works fine
[Android Auto General] felipy2k:
does anyone have problem trying login in YouTube ? ask for my email

.. and keeps me asking even after a typed it !
[Android Auto General] fatihtuzun:
Hello everyone. Does anyone has any idea how to enable netflix or prime video watching capabilities on the built in browser of this program?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Netflix player does not work · Issue #37 · AndreyPavlenko/Fermata

Hii Fisrt i hace yo congrats for the app The Netflix player does not working Página web no disponible No ha sido posible cargar la página web intent://www.netflix.com/title/80014749#Intent;scheme=h...

github.com
[Android Auto General] ccpoon1982:
Hi all experts,

I'm using AA v6. 8.61334 with FA V1.8.0 installed via AAAD, I faced one little issues. While driving, When I was showing some YouTube movie, once I make some right turn, left turn or reverse, my toyota PVM will automatically display the camera view in the screen . Then when it switch back to the YouTube screen from PVM view after I have done the car turning or reversing, then it will stucks in a blank black YouTube screen with nothing to show , the YouTube doesn't continue to play. It freezes at the black screen. Does anyone here facing this? How to solve it?

Thanks
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Try the latest version 1.8.3
[Android Auto General] HofaTheRipper:
@Andrey Pavlenko any chance you implement a speech recognition search button for youtube like in carstream app?

carstream-android-auto/app/src/main/java/com/thekirankumar/youtubeauto/fragments/WebViewCarFragment.java at master · thekirankumar/carstream-android-auto

A youtube/plex and local video (MP4/MKV) player for Android Auto - thekirankumar/carstream-android-auto

github.com

would be very nice to search youtube handsfree while driving.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Added to my todo list.
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
I use the list version with up/down link. The problem Is that using wheel control you have to scroll step by step. Should be implement shortcut using left/right or up/down click of wheel control
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
As I mentioned, I don't know how to intercept wheel events.
[Android Auto General] seoudhani:
Thank you for your excellent work. The application worked for me for a week but after I don't see the auto fermata icon on AA only the fermata icon is visible I tried several versions of AA but the icon does not appear. P30 pro Android 10 without root.

Any solution please
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Try to install the app, using the attached installer.
[Android Auto General] seoudhani:
Thank you very much it works
[Android Auto General] whiperhack:
FYI https://developer.android.com/training/cars/testing
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
I'm aware of this link and, of course, I use DHU.
[Android Auto General] whiperhack:
I didn't wanted to be rude. I was remember an app like this which had the same problem and was fixed at that tme. Please check the link below.

Link
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Thanks, but, unfortunately, I don't see how it it could help. I didn't find any code, that handles rotary input. Moreover, I see a lot of open bugs there against non-touch control: https://github.com/thekirankumar/carstream-android-auto/issues?q=is:issue+is:open+touch
[Android Auto General] jaro78:
I installed fermata auto, however I see only black screen.

P30 pro Android 11 AA 6.8.613354
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
https://xdaforums.com/t/fermata-med...player-for-android-auto.4079519/post-85734089
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
Andrey I find this https://developer.android.google.cn/training/cars/testing?hl=EN-GB but I think you already read It.
[Android Auto General] jaro78:
I created folders from my cell phone and know I find them on my car display . But I can only play audio from my video files. Can't see videos...
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Yes, I have. This link is mentioned a few messages above.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Please, use KingInstaller to install the app. I've send the link in the previous message.
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
First of all thanks a lot for your work, I've been using the app for a few months with no issues on my pixel 2 and everything worked great. However, I recently changed my phone to an Oppo Find x3 Neo and I can't get the app to show in android auto.

I've tried installing through AAAD, with the king installer you linked here and with ADB. Nothing works, fermata app never shows app on android auto despite being installed. I have android 11, no root (as I had on my pixel I think).

Any ideas what to do?

Thanks!
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Have you enabled unknown sources in AA?
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
In Android Auto? I can't find any option for it, is not in the list of apps where you can activate unkown souces, nor in the Android Auto settings. If you mean for AAAD, yes it's activated
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
AA Settings > Developer Settings > Unknown sources
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
Thanks I just activated developer options. Nothing changed. Should I reinstall fermata? Through which method if so?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Try to reinstall with KingInstaller.
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
Just tried with it, no change. Fermata still doesn't show up in Android auto. I'll try tonight adb if you want
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
ADB doesn't work for Android 11.

If KingInstaller doesn't work, then, I afraid, only root or try to change the firmware.
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
Then I'm out of luck. I guess the app doesn't like something on my new phone. Shame, I used it everyday. Thanks anyways!
[Android Auto General] gregor1230:
I have the same issue with Xiaomi mix4... All permisions unknown apps on AA and I cant see IT in AA. On oneplus 8t I dont have problem. I tried everything only Control is visible...
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
I don't even see the control one lol. Might be something that doesn't work properly with Chinese roms?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Most probably you've not enabled unknown sources.
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
Hi, I already followed your advice and it still didn't work. You told me I would need to root, which I can't. Maybe you meant to quote the other guy?
[Android Auto General] gregor1230:
I swapped China rom in mi mix4 for Xiaomi eu the newest one stable version. Still no succes. Other apps are working like carplay. App is visible in Android auto on list of installed apk on phone however in car IT cant be displayed.
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
Then idk. Hopefully the developer can figure out what's going on in your case. He's pretty active here
[Android Auto General] gregor1230:
Today i rooted mix4 and installed aa aio tweaker. Added patch for fermata. Still no succes :(.

Got IT! Just installed new

Android Auto 7.0.614104-release (arm64-v8a) (Android 6.0+) and fermata 1.77 from aa store. Maybe 1.83 will work also however I bought apk store and after updating firmware of phone I lost payed apk :( aaad.​
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
If you don't see the Control app, then, most probably, unknown sources are not allowed on your device, because Control is a standard AA media app.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
You can get the latest version here - https://github.com/AndreyPavlenko/Fermata/releases . Just download and install the apk, using KingInstaller.
[Android Auto General] vicyuste1:
I didn't reinstall Control after activating unkown sources, sice it says it's only needed to control the wheel or something like that. I only installed the media app in later tries
[Android Auto General] gregor1230:
One thing 1.77 is rock solid stable. 1.83 switching from YouTube to TV list and trying to Play Canal Plus for example nothing happeens unles reseting AA - plug unplug phone. I dont install Control farmata IT is corrupting all interface.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
VLC engine may hang for a long time when stopping streams, this is a known issue. Try to change the media engine. What do you mean by "IT is corrupting all interface"?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Added support for voice (speech recognition) search.

The voice search is activated by the floating button long press.

To enable this feature, use phone (not AA) and go to

Settings > Interface ( > Android Auto)* > Floating button long press action

select "Voice search". Grant the RECORD_AUDIO permission.
[Android Auto General] HofaTheRipper:
Thank you very much! Sadly the long press on the floating button does not do anything for me.

With emulator on PC it works but not in the Car.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Could you send me the log /sdcard/Android/data/me.aap.fermata.auto/files/Fermata.log?
[Android Auto General] HofaTheRipper:
Tried again... now it was working.... mayby the cold wheather in the morning mad my touchscreen not responsive enough...

is there a way this could be done with the fermata control next/prev buttons long press? So we could use steering wheel controls.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Thanks. I don't see any errors related to speech recognizer. Perhaps, the long press was not recognized by UI and, thus, speech recognizer was not launched.

Currently, the steering wheel next/prev buttons are bound to progressive ff/rw. I'll try to implement it for double click in the next version.
[Android Auto General] HofaTheRipper:
Ok...

Thank you very much for your work!!!
[Android Auto General] nellobnn1:
I don't know if can be useful, Spotify uses left/right command of steering wheel with success
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Do you mean this one https://explore.spotify.com/us/products/android-auto-1 ? On the picture I see the standard Android Auto media player. This is not a Spotify app. Spotify just provides content to this app and plays music. Fermata Control looks very similar, right? This is just a media service, but not AA application.
[Android Auto General] emkara:
@Andrey Pavlenko Voice search button works great for me. Fermata becomes a full featured android auto player. Great work. Do you consider to add YouTube music support (or YouTube videos with only sound), to conserve bandwidth?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
If there is an official Youtube Music API, perhaps, in future releases, I'll add support for it. But I have not investigated it yet.
[Android Auto General] HofaTheRipper:
why? there is an official YT Music app which can be controlled via Google Assistent.

but in Fermata Web Browser "music.youtube.com" doesnt work?
[Android Auto General] emkara:
Official YT music app requires premium account to work with AA.

Btw, using YouTube Music via fermata web browser is a good idea. I will try it.
[Android Auto General] gregor1230:
Is IT possibile to fix showing fermata in AA without rooting and AA tweaker on Xiaomi phones? All other apps are visible without any problems. On Xiaomi to see fermata i need to root. I dont want to have root IT makes lot od issues...
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
How have you installed Fermata and other apps?
[Android Auto General] gregor1230:
Always the same from shop and with King installer. With root IT is ok without IT is not visible. I can't have root using daily phone innmy company...
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Added support for voice commands. Steering wheel buttons can be used to launch voice control. See release notes for more details - https://github.com/AndreyPavlenko/Fermata/releases/tag/1.8.5 .
[Android Auto General] TheOriginalDrange:
I wanted to post an update to this. Using the King Installer to install Fermata Auto the video now works again even through AAWireless. I don't know if it will work for everyone but it works for me now. Oh, I also changed my phone too I don't know if that also has anything to do with it. I'm using a Galaxy Flip 3 now. Hope this helps someone. Again thanks for all your hard work on this great app!!!
[Android Auto General] dlugilong:
My Fermata Auto is working but it shows only menu with catalog, playlist without Youtube, and videos playing only sound. I have pro version and installed new 1.8.5 version. Why is this happend?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Use KingInstaller.
[Android Auto General] dlugilong:
After installing KingInstaller FermataAuto is black screen and nothing else...
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Have you followed the instructions on the first page?
[Android Auto General] dlugilong:
Ok, I have installed once again with King Installer First Fermata Control, next Fermata Auto. Still have only Fermata Control, but It opens. Playlist is working, but I don't have Youtube tab and video files are not showing. I see only play buttons and cover of art and playing only music, not video... What should I do?
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Try to install the 1.8.6 version.
[Android Auto General] dlugilong:
I have newest 1.8.6 version installed. Will try.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
I've uploaded it 8 minutes ago.
[Android Auto General] dlugilong:
I tried. Still the same....
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
Fermata Auto has not appeared in the apps list?
[Android Auto General] dlugilong:
Fermata Auto and Control are visible only in phone. In AA is only Fermata Control. When I open it in AA i see only this with sound, Without video.
[Android Auto General] Andrey Pavlenko:
The only difference with IPcarTv I've found is that it's declared as an AA app with messaging capabilities, i.e. it has this line in the descriptor. Previously Fermata had also has this declaration, but it has been removed later, because it didn't work with some new version of AA. In 1.8.6 I've added this declaration again. Try to install this version with KingInstaller.