Ok, so im interested in a particular incar double din radio which supports Mirrorlink, which basically allows apps from a smartphone to be put onto the screen by blutooth and usb and be used as normal as if the app was installed on the doubledin player. Howerver the Mirrorlink is only "certified" on certain devices.
As far as ive read on the forums here its been discussed for other devices but development and discussion went nowhere but it was found that it was entirely software and there was no hardware requirements which means it "can" be used with other non certified phones but it would have to be a modified .apk obviously.
Are there any dev's willing to take a look? the Samsung galaxy s3 is a supported device and its been reported that the s2 also works despite not being "certified". Its been said its not just as simple as getting the apk and installing it.
data here:
http://mirrorlink.com/
http://www.sony.co.uk/product/ica-in-car-multimedia/xav-601bt
I knew it was a longshot, back to the drawing board i guess :fingers-crossed:
I'm interested in this too - don't have the headunit yet to test it but don't see why we can't install the Samsung app on an HTC phone? Looking at mirrorlink it seems to be some sort of VNC app so its entirely in software... Did you try installing the samsung apk at all?
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Hi
Samsung have released a tv remote for the galaxy s that will allow you to control some of their new tv models.
The apk is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7887180&postcount=12
However it wont install on my HTC desire. Error "Application no installed" Is it possibly to extract the apk and install manually? Failing that are there any galaxy s 2.2 roms running on the desire? Im sure i remember a 2.1 rom that did.
Thanks
Huw
huwwatkins said:
Hi
Samsung have released a tv remote for the galaxy s that will allow you to control some of their new tv models.
The apk is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7887180&postcount=12
However it wont install on my HTC desire. Error "Application no installed" Is it possibly to extract the apk and install manually? Failing that are there any galaxy s 2.2 roms running on the desire? Im sure i remember a 2.1 rom that did.
Thanks
Huw
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TV remote?
I believe this could be a strongly hardware related app.
Furthermore : Most of the TV remotes are running with infrared signals, well....
Desire doesn't have infrared transmitting or receiving hardware, not without an additional accessory.
That could be the cause why the app is not running on Desire.
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TV remote?
I believe this could be a strongly hardware related app.
Furthermore : Most of the TV remotes are running with infrared signals, well....
Desire doesn't have infrared transmitting or receiving hardware, not without an additional accessory.
That could be the cause why the app is not running on Desire.
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This programme doesnt work like that - it transmits commands over your lan by wifi which the tv then picks up either via ethernet or wlan. I just need to get it installed. Maybe installing the touchwiz ui would make it work?
I'd love to get that working on my Desire too, tried to install but it spat it out.
I would like it as well. Somebody must know how to do it. It does even exist on iphone. Why not any other android???
I am also interested as to whether anyone has this working on their desire. Any news?
maybe because its a samsung app for a samsung device for a samsung tv - they may have put in a little piece of code checking that it is running on a samsung device?
just a thought...
Maybe a bit far fetched:
But have you tried putting the app into /system/app/ then restart your phone.
I don't know if you could do this or that it will work, must be worth a try
Guys, is there a separate/external infrared device -like an external gps receiver- can be controlled via BT from phone thanks to a dedicated app and acts as a repeater for commands; i.e. receive and transmit to tv/dvd/stereo/whatever?
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Anyone had any joy with this ?
I have a desire HD and a C9000 so would be nice to get it working!
In the market it says:
This application is only for Samsung Mobile Phone and will be updated soon to work with other Android phones.
I wonder how long soon is ?
onstom is the MAN!
Post #72
Download
Works great, hurray!
PS: App is only for C-series (I think), however, there is an app in the market for the B-series.
hi guys!
C550 TO TV remote control can be done?
or is there another tv remote control C550 which TO would be good?
I tried many things but none of them does not work.
Thanks!
Don't know exactly what you're meaning, but if you have a newer C-series Samsung TV, which is also connected to your wlan, and you want to have a android-remote-control for that, you should try the app from the post above.
Otherwise, ???
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That's great timing - I just ordered a Samsung UE40C6000 - any idea if the above link will work with Desire + that tv?
Lothaen said:
That's great timing - I just ordered a Samsung UE40C6000 - any idea if the above link will work with Desire + that tv?
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it didn't work with the qwerty remocon
Hi all just found this At Kogan.com.au
>> Kogan.com/au/buy/39-agora-smart-led-tv-full-hd-usb-input-pvr-digital-tuner-presale-special <<
Android ics, PVR, 1080p and a good list of playback formats as well.
CPU=Cortex A9 1.0GHz
GPU=Mali400
RAM=512MB
RAM Type=DDR2
Internal Storage= 4Gb
Wonder what could be done as far as. customisation, Root, Roms (unlikely) but would be cool.
What do you guys think how could you see customisation on a tv like this? or what rom would you have if you could choose?
and could modding on these type of devices catch on?
Thank you for your time
Roo79x
I managed to root mine, it wasn't difficult.
The Android board seems to be one designed for a settop box (as you would expect), but has modifications to make it suitable for running from within a TV rather than as a separate unit.
The hardware appears to be made by CVT Electronics in China. I don't see any settop boxes available through them that have similar hardware, so I would expect that they have been built for this purpose, but CVT are leaving themselves (left themselves) open to using is as a standalone box motherboard, but have been modified for this use in a Kogan TV by some third party.
The busybox installed in their ROM is a custom version in /system/xbin If you root it, don't replace the busybox. It's likely no standard builds will have the feature set required by this ROM.
The specs look like a regular f16ref board, but I would prefer to be certain before attempting to install a f16ref ROM.
Also, it seems that there should be a remote control config file in /system/etc that should be copied beforehand so it can be reinstalled on a replacement ROM - I have not checked on this.
More soon.
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Hi all just found this At Kogan.com.au
>> Kogan.com/au/buy/39-agora-smart-led-tv-full-hd-usb-input-pvr-digital-tuner-presale-special <<
Android ics, PVR, 1080p and a good list of playback formats as well.
CPU=Cortex A9 1.0GHz
GPU=Mali400
RAM=512MB
RAM Type=DDR2
Internal Storage= 4Gb
Wonder what could be done as far as. customisation, Root, Roms (unlikely) but would be cool.
What do you guys think how could you see customisation on a tv like this? or what rom would you have if you could choose?
and could modding on these type of devices catch on?
Thank you for your time
Roo79x
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I will be buying the new 55 inch TV from Kogan running 4.2. I hope I will be able to find some way of rooting. Apart from it being a TV which is cool, it will allow me to everything I do on my android phone on my 55 inch TV. How awesome is that! Plus Kogan have an AWESOME wireless keyboard thingy majiggy for $40 which I am so getting...
Root method need
I need help with rooting similar kind of kogan tv( 42 inch smart android 3d led tv) link below
kogan(dot)com/au/buy/42-agora-smart-3d-led-tv-full-hd/
roo79x said:
Hi all just found this At Kogan.com.au
>> Kogan.com/au/buy/39-agora-smart-led-tv-full-hd-usb-input-pvr-digital-tuner-presale-special <<
Android ics, PVR, 1080p and a good list of playback formats as well.
CPU=Cortex A9 1.0GHz
GPU=Mali400
RAM=512MB
RAM Type=DDR2
Internal Storage= 4Gb
Wonder what could be done as far as. customisation, Root, Roms (unlikely) but would be cool.
What do you guys think how could you see customisation on a tv like this? or what rom would you have if you could choose?
and could modding on these type of devices catch on?
Thank you for your time
Roo79x
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Rooting info for Kogan SmartTV
Octothorn said:
I managed to root mine, it wasn't difficult.
The Android board seems to be one designed for a settop box (as you would expect), but has modifications to make it suitable for running from within a TV rather than as a separate unit.
The hardware appears to be made by CVT Electronics in China. I don't see any settop boxes available through them that have similar hardware, so I would expect that they have been built for this purpose, but CVT are leaving themselves (left themselves) open to using is as a standalone box motherboard, but have been modified for this use in a Kogan TV by some third party.
The busybox installed in their ROM is a custom version in /system/xbin If you root it, don't replace the busybox. It's likely no standard builds will have the feature set required by this ROM.
The specs look like a regular f16ref board, but I would prefer to be certain before attempting to install a f16ref ROM.
Also, it seems that there should be a remote control config file in /system/etc that should be copied beforehand so it can be reinstalled on a replacement ROM - I have not checked on this.
More soon.
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Octohorn, I would love to hear more information on how you rooted you Agora and also any more information about the hardware (CVT?), please share your findings with us!
Please share
aznphatb0i said:
Octohorn, I would love to hear more information on how you rooted you Agora and also any more information about the hardware (CVT?), please share your findings with us!
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Yes octohorn. Please help us. I want to change the startup logo on my smart tv. It's version 4.2.1
any update to rooting Kogan 'Smart -tv's"
hirani89 said:
Yes octohorn. Please help us. I want to change the startup logo on my smart tv. It's version 4.2.1
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DITTO - anyone have further process/luck/info on rooting and modding the Kogan Smart TV's?
(FYI - the current 2014 July 42" seems to be the same as a Teac Smart 42")
i managed to run a launcher changer - but it wasnt TV based and couldnt do much....
I'm not that switched on for Android hacking i'm afraid....
I have accidentally bricked my 32" kogan tv when trying to root it. Any suggestions as to what can be tried?
Hi Guys,
So I have had for a while an Nexus 7 (Gen1) running in my car as a full infotainment system, and overall it works very well indeed (it has its quirks, but what doesnt!)
Anyway, with the coming changes in UK law doubling penalties and fines for anyone caught handling a phone, I wondered if MirrorLink could be a "workaround", in the sense of allowing basic phone integration without using the phone!
Anyway, I know some head units come "with MirrorLink" - the question is, can I make an android tablet come "with MirrorLink" so I can then use mirrorlink through my N7 and control my phone?
EDIT: ALSO I have just been reading on Android Auto - is there a receiver app for this as well?
EDIT 2: OK so I have found "Head Unit Reloaded" as an option for working with Android Auto, now I just need to find a way to make the tablet "Mirrorlink" receiver...
The tablet is fully rooted and runs TIMUR's USB ROM OS.
Did you find any way out for doing this ???
Did you find any way out for doing this ???, Please help me with this
jeebob said:
Hi Guys,
So I have had for a while an Nexus 7 (Gen1) running in my car as a full infotainment system, and overall it works very well indeed (it has its quirks, but what doesnt!)
Anyway, with the coming changes in UK law doubling penalties and fines for anyone caught handling a phone, I wondered if MirrorLink could be a "workaround", in the sense of allowing basic phone integration without using the phone!
Anyway, I know some head units come "with MirrorLink" - the question is, can I make an android tablet come "with MirrorLink" so I can then use mirrorlink through my N7 and control my phone?
EDIT: ALSO I have just been reading on Android Auto - is there a receiver app for this as well?
EDIT 2: OK so I have found "Head Unit Reloaded" as an option for working with Android Auto, now I just need to find a way to make the tablet "Mirrorlink" receiver...
The tablet is fully rooted and runs TIMUR's USB ROM OS.
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Unfortunately not. I just had to use a variety of different apps to get it working as close as reasonable.
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Unfortunately not. I just had to use a variety of different apps to get it working as close as reasonable.
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Mirrorlink is 10x dumber than Android Auto.
For a ML-like app search EasyConnect. It's the app that comes with all chinese Android units and allows for full mirroring of the phone.
There are also a number of Android-based alternatives like using Miracast.
However, in terms of driving safety AA is way better than any screen mirroring.
Ok so I got this phone expecting to be able to install and run daydream apps and games. Looking on the play store aside from the official daydream app none of the other apps appear to be compatible. I could understand if some developers put device/screen restrictions on their apps but I don't see every app being that way. Is there something I'm missing or some change I need to make for the daydream compatibility?
** side note I just double checked and the official daydream app by google says incompatible device as well.
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Ok so I got this phone expecting to be able to install and run daydream apps and games. Looking on the play store aside from the official daydream app none of the other apps appear to be compatible. I could understand if some developers put device/screen restrictions on their apps but I don't see every app being that way. Is there something I'm missing or some change I need to make for the daydream compatibility?
** side note I just double checked and the official daydream app by google says incompatible device as well.
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Ok so looking a little closer at the matter it appears as if Google is "automatically" giving daydream certification to most phones without LCD screens. As far as I can tell, however, the IPS screen in the G7 meets all of google's requirements. I wonder if they haven't gotten around to certifying the G7 or if they are hands down declining cert for any phone with an LCD screen. On that note does anyone know of a way without root to get daydream working on "incompatible" phones without root. I have to admit I enjoy root, but with all the manufacturers working to lock down their devices I'm trying to move away from root for the features I'm looking for. Unfortunately that means upgrading my phone more often, but alas that is the goal of the manufacturers.
I've been looking as well. Powerful phone but no good vr app?
I'm stumped on what to do. I tried to return my lg g7 thinq for the Galaxy because I am finding the Galaxy is being excepted with compatible software and yhe lg is getting passed by.
I have an old tablet that's essentially unknown to the internet. The model number is AT-8077B(-USA), which apparently belongs to the manufacturer Asiatech 52, but I also found the manufacturer listed as "intel" somewhere during my rooting attempts. Either way, this device seems to be rather rare and obscure. It also seems to have an OEM that lacks the update functionality entirely. There's nothing regarding updates anywhere in the Settings app. The fccid.io website has a User Manual for it, but that doesn't have anything at all more advanced than turning it on, charging it and using the Browser app.
Since it's very old, it has Android 4.4.4 installed, which is essentially useless nowadays. As far as I could tell, anything remotely modern needs Android API 21+ because of TLSv1.2 support, so the tablet, while in good shape technologically, is essentially unusable.
I'm now trying to get anything with API 21 or higher onto this thing. I managed to root it with iRoot, but I'm completely lost regarding a modern Android. I thought if I can't find an actual Android build to put on it, I could use a custom ROM, but every guide I found has huge warning boxes telling me I need to follow the exact steps for my specific device at one point or another, and those simply don't exist.
I there some kind of generic guide (and ROM) I can use to get this tablet to operate with API 21+? I don't need a whole lot from it, but it's barely managing to load some websites while most apps either crash or fail to load anything, both of which I've deduced are caused by the outdated TLS/Android API. I really don't care what exactly ends up on the thing as long as I can install APKs and use them without getting error messages regarding API 21+.
scenia said:
I have an old tablet that's essentially unknown to the internet. The model number is AT-8077B(-USA), which apparently belongs to the manufacturer Asiatech 52, but I also found the manufacturer listed as "intel" somewhere during my rooting attempts. Either way, this device seems to be rather rare and obscure. It also seems to have an OEM that lacks the update functionality entirely. There's nothing regarding updates anywhere in the Settings app. The fccid.io website has a User Manual for it, but that doesn't have anything at all more advanced than turning it on, charging it and using the Browser app.
Since it's very old, it has Android 4.4.4 installed, which is essentially useless nowadays. As far as I could tell, anything remotely modern needs Android API 21+ because of TLSv1.2 support, so the tablet, while in good shape technologically, is essentially unusable.
I'm now trying to get anything with API 21 or higher onto this thing. I managed to root it with iRoot, but I'm completely lost regarding a modern Android. I thought if I can't find an actual Android build to put on it, I could use a custom ROM, but every guide I found has huge warning boxes telling me I need to follow the exact steps for my specific device at one point or another, and those simply don't exist.
I there some kind of generic guide (and ROM) I can use to get this tablet to operate with API 21+? I don't need a whole lot from it, but it's barely managing to load some websites while most apps either crash or fail to load anything, both of which I've deduced are caused by the outdated TLS/Android API. I really don't care what exactly ends up on the thing as long as I can install APKs and use them without getting error messages regarding API 21+.
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Well.. if It's obscure, I don't think some developers made some roms for it yet.. However, you can use older versions of those apps or basically use alternate versions. If you're looking for Firefox, you can install the latest APK that supports Android 4.4.4. I use Android 4.4.4 still, and I understand the TLSv1.2 support is mere non-existant, and the best way to get app support is to use the latest version that supports API 21. Still though, I don't think there's any ROMS or custom recovery for your tablet (I don't know if CWM or TWRP is released for it), however you can still utilize the tablet even with its age.
Is there a chance I can just use something that's not tailor-made for it and still be fine or is it essentially guaranteed I'll brick it if I use anything that's designed for a different device?
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Is there a chance I can just use something that's not tailor-made for it and still be fine or is it essentially guaranteed I'll brick it if I use anything that's designed for a different device?
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Thing is using something designed for a different device... will always almost guarantee you will turn your tablet to a brick.