Does the ATT G4 support Mirror-Link? I plan on getting Pioneer head-unit that does the mirror-link and was wondering if the G4 does.
not according to their website: http://www.mirrorlink.com/phones
Mirrorlink sucks. At least in the US. I install car electronics for a big box retailer, and have used most of the pioneer touchscreen head units. The best option is to get something with an HDMI input that supports "AppRadio Mode". With this, you can use an app called 'AR Unchained Reloaded' to mirror your phone screen to the head unit and have full control of your phone from the head unit's touchscreen.
Then there's "AppRadio One" mode which lets your use limited apps thru USB connection in a decent pioneer OS interface. Problem with this is you can't listen to AM/FM/CD/Sirius/XM when you're in app mode.
IMHO if you're in the US, mirrorlink isn't even an option. No app support yet, its mostly euro apps that I got to work with the head units.
But for what it's worth, yes (at least my Sprint) G4 does indeed support mirrorlink. I have used it.
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Is anyone having luck with ELM 327 (OBD-II to Bluetooth) adapters working with their Galaxy Nexus and / or ICS?
I never had a problem with my DroidX running 2.3.X but the SGN refuses to link with the adapter. I have it paired, but will not link up once the program (Torque Pro version 1.5.28) is running. I'm able to pair and use all my other bluetooth devices, only the ELM 327 is inop when I run the Torque apk.
Any help or feedback is appreciated.
I have no issues using the free torque.
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No problem here either...
Sent from my GNex using smoke signals.
i am also in the car business,
can you guys tell me where is the best place to buy the blue tooth adapter?
Grannypotts said:
Is anyone having luck with ELM 327 (OBD-II to Bluetooth) adapters working with their Galaxy Nexus and / or ICS?
I never had a problem with my DroidX running 2.3.X but the SGN refuses to link with the adapter. I have it paired, but will not link up once the program (Torque Pro version 1.5.28) is running. I'm able to pair and use all my other bluetooth devices, only the ELM 327 is inop when I run the Torque apk.
Any help or feedback is appreciated.
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I had problems with the pro version with my previous phones but none with the free version, as others also said.
Lw00d said:
i am also in the car business,
can you guys tell me where is the best place to buy the blue tooth adapter?
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ebay is a good place, cheap too!
Thanks for the feedback. It's a little humbling having to borrow the wife's phone (which previously was mine) to scan fault codes and do data logging.
...I don't know how she can stand all those damn Words-with-Friends notifications.
Anyway, I'm going to uninstall the paid version today and try the lite version to see if it's a HW problem or a SW bug.
BTW, I bought mine off some generic wed site for $20 shipped. It works, but crashes a lot and constantly requires manual resets (i.e. pull the connector out, and then re-plug it back in). If you are just playing around with the device and occasionally using it to check codes, this is fine. But if you want to do long term data logging, this will cause major headaches and I would recommend buying a more expensive name-brand unit that has better reliability.
Did you pair with it and enter the four digit code(usually 1234)? Also torque has a mild Bluetooth adapter diagnostic section, might want to peek in there.
Yeah, I paired it with "1234" but the program (Torque) won't activate the bluetooth device when it powers up.
I'll have to check the Bluetooth adapter diagnostic section and see if there is any information in there that can help me.
Thanks.
just send the dev an email, he helped me out with some issues a while back
Goofy problem, but I figured it out.
After setting the bluetooth adapter to the ELM 327 device, it was always revert back to the 'U connect' (Chrysler) device from the wife's car even when i was in a different car that war miles away from the Chrysler.
After 'forgetting' the U connect, the ELM 327 device setting would stick. I haven't tried to repair the Chrysler yet, but im not all that concerned since the BT call quality is pretty poopy in the car.
Hi all
I'm able to use the lite version of Torque, but the pro seems to connect/disconnet immediately
i'm alone ?
Mine works perfectly...
I bought a cheap ELM327 Bluetooth of Amazon for $20 and hooked it up to Torque Pro. You have to set up the ELM327 in the device settings in Torque...
zorglub! said:
Hi all
I'm able to use the lite version of Torque, but the pro seems to connect/disconnet immediately
i'm alone ?
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Hi mi friend i' have same problem when i start torque pro is disconned,you find a issue?
Thanks.
This is an old thread, but wanted to give my $0.02 for those who reference this in the future...
The quality of the device is key - the cheaper the device, the more chances of a crash. As you upgrade your app (e.g. Torque), it likely queries the devices more often and for more data. So when you have hardware that is not a quality one, the chances of crashing are higher. If you're using it just for scanning DTCs, I would suggest using a cheaper $20 one on Amazon and ebay. If you're using it for a full scan for sensor data, real-time data, etc, then you should probably buy a more expensive one (Kiwi, Scantool, etc) that has a real ELM327 chip.
Can't recall but I'm pretty sure someone here posted a link of a car stereo head unit replacement kit that will mirror the Androids UI when connected. I searched but couldn't find it.
As much as I like the bluetooth option, I dislike the fact that I can't control my phone via my car stereo.
If someone can point out that post or knows what I'm talking about could you please provide the link.
Just to make some things clear: The unit I speak of is not a stand alone unit with its own built in android os, it actually mirrors the ui of the android phone connected to it. I believe the kit comes with 5" & 7" displays.
here
http://www.mp3car.com/mimics/
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http://www.mp3car.com/mimics/
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I did see that one earlier unfortunately, the company is still working on an Android version. The one I did see was around $200+, this one is over $500.
Found it: http://www.customgadz.com/store/product.php?id_product=16
It's only in pre-order status as of now but if you do in fact pre-order then they'll throw in free of charge a choice of the following:
1) 6.5" or 7" or 8" touch screen
2) OEM switcher add-on type A or type B (*not to sure what those are or what they do*)
The price is listed as AU $169.95 which is USD $178.61
@ryandoubleu: Your post was correct this is in fact the Mimics system.
Android car device
There is an Android 2.2 800Mhz 256MB 8GB 6,2" TFT CAR DVD on sale (800 USD to door in Russia) that I have bought recently and after some software installations it does deliver what I have wanted to have in the car.
Nevertheless there are a few major complaints to its performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx53a6N7_ws
As well there are several other minor things that would be great to change if possible.
If there is someone interested and able to cook a custom ROM for this device - I can send this device for free as a gift and for experiments. We really want a good ROM for this CA-Fi Car Stereo and the guy's in China don't seem caring enough.
I will check this thread once in a while and provide contact details for anyone interested in developing this device. It is very close to being a great thing for a CAR!
I have updated my email in the XDA profile so you can as well use this option to contact me.
PS
I Have a ROM update file (192MB) that came from the device vendor (dealer). I can send it out for revision.
The way to install this rom on the car stereo is to extract files to the root of a microSD card, insert it, switch off the device, then, while holding the screen tapped, power on – the device starts an install mode. When finished it asks for screen calibration and restarts with a new rom as after a hard reset (erases everything).
I have been reading about this car stereo since CES and cant wait to purchase it. Though I can't find any information on whether the Galaxy Nexus will be compatible with the app. It was announced that the SGIII would receive it but has anyone heard about the G Nex getting it? If not, hopefully the dev community will be able to port it over...Here is a link to the actual stereo...
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_158XAV601B/Sony-XAV-601BT.html?tp=20217
Why not get this one...
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_333ASTROID/Parrot-ASTEROID.html?search=parrot_astro&skipvs=T
It runs on android is btw.
Double din comes out later this year.
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I considered that one before the Sony one was announced. I like that I would possibly be able to control Rdio on a large screen and it connect to my steering wheel controls (with an added accessory) and not have to fumble with my phone. Plus the option of my passengers being able to watch DVD's and Netflix is pretty cool.
Ya that would be nice for em. As far as the release and the features of the double din I'm not positive but its in the works. I work at a car audio shop and we had a webinar with them and said it was gonna be bahdass. Also the pioneer aporadio 2 has HDMI output and has optional MHL cable for android
... also it would be sick if it were possible to root and develop a custom from for a radio. Seems interesting not sure if source would be available though lol. I know they had updates on there sight but don't remember seeing code. They gotta give us something though
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Ah yeah it would be amazing to have a custom rom on a car stereo.
I just need a stereo that I can control Rdio and a few other music apps from so I can get over not needing/wanting the pogo car dock...
Not sure about the Sony you are talking about since the company I work for doesn't carry it but anything with Bluetooth a2dp is the way to go as far as android goes the USB interface sucks for android devices reads ringtones and pretty much every audio file there is as well as shows every folder you have. Not to mention I can't connect to a single deck through USB because of mtp . So yeah. I would highly recconend actually testing the head unit you are interested in and make sure it works the way you want it to because car audio is pretty depressing when it comes to android compatability
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Awesome. Thanks for the heads up. I will wait for a local car audio store here in Houston to have one on display first.
Ya that's definitely the way to go about it. like I said car audio hasn't shown android no love... everything is made for apple -.-
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jstew182 said:
Awesome. Thanks for the heads up. I will wait for a local car audio store here in Houston to have one on display first.
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Awesome, Houston here too. I have been looking for more info on Mirrorlink as well. I started this thread trying to gather some, but not much headway has been made. I cancelled my EVO 4G LTE because it was not advertised with Mirrorlink compatibility. Waiting for Sprint to get the SIII next month hopefully.
http://www.mp3car.com/android-table...ink-xav601bt-701hd-android-ish-head-unit.html
I am very interested in this myself and since Nokia is the most supported brand I am hoping that we will see some Windows Phone compatibility in the near future. I did think it was pretty funny that all the phones supported except one were Symbian though, I thought Symbian was on the outs.
FYI the XAV-601BT is out now.
But nobody reviewed that device yet
Has anyone tried pairing a mirrorlink enabled phone to the head unit and test it out? Im planning to buy this head unit in the next quarter so i'd like some advices.
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Has anyone tried pairing a mirrorlink enabled phone to the head unit and test it out? Im planning to buy this head unit in the next quarter so i'd like some advices.
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HI, just as an alternative, i bought the Alpine ICS X8 with mirror link, as yet it doesnt support my galaxy s3...
The Sony XAV-601BT just received a firmware update (get it at the Sony support site) that adds support for the Galaxy S3. I can't tell you much about it as I have the Nexus. Hopefully some ROM devs start to incorporate MirrorLink into their OS builds. From what I read in another thread, it isn't as easy as just getting the APK from the S3.
Hi everyone!
Wondering if anyone can point me to a decent/good no-name head unit? I have a Ford explorer with a double din opening. Looking for something on the cheaper side but don't mind paying extra at all if it's money well spent.
I work for USPS delivering mail so it would be REALLY NICE to if I could somehow load a route into navigation and have it run from the head unit instead of my phone. Have had problems finding something that works decent even on my phone but think I've found something that sort of works. I am a sub so I'll be learning and helping on many different routes over the next few years and this would be a tremnedious help untill I get the route memorized! Otherwise I wouldn't even worry if it was just one route.
Would also LOVE LOVE LOVE it if I could make the unit become a DVR for a dash cam. Support for multiple cameras would be a huge bonus. But I'm also thinking a dedicated backup camera with DVR support would probably work better...maybe!
Could careless about CD capability.
I've never played with one before to be honest but really hoping for one that can be rooted. I have pleanty of experience with phones and tablets. (I am on a grandfathered unlimited data plan so not worried about data.)
Would also like to consider name brand units if anyone knows which ones are Android based. Alpine is my favorite and don't care much for pioneer but will def consider it if it'll do what I need it to.
I just purchased yesterday a Pumpkin 8.0 direct from their website (autopumpkin.com). Sounds like we are looking for the same functions - navigation, cameras, etc. I am installing this into a 2008 Toyota Tundra, and found the need for a backup camera as soon as I bought it. You didn't define "cheap", This unit is $310 including shipping.
Another unit i considered is the xtron TE706PL. A little cheaper at $290 on Amazon. Both units are 4G ram and 32G rom. I went with the Pumpkin because I wanted the volume knob.
Best of luck in your hunt!
Any update on what you choose and performance?
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I have owned an universal Dasaita HU and highly appreciated. I also recommended to my 10 friends to upgrade their entertainment system with Dasaita. They all really enjoyed.
Is there any dedicated app for back view camera of android head unit? Having camera settings etc
Hello coding gurus/ android masters,
I am trying to connect my nokia 8.1 with my car audio enabled with Mirror link, getting error "Device Not Supported"
Can any please suggest the way to connect my Nokia and share the screen.
Also while on normal call, not able to connect internet.
Thanks
Sudhakar
MirrorLink is a dead standard and Nokia was never one of their partners. Does your head unit support Android Auto? I believe just about any modern Android device can use AA.
Another thing that doesnt work with this phone - car connectivity.
(I am not going to replace the $30k car because of the lousy $300 phone).
So far the list of things my new Nokia 8.1 sucks at:
-wifi problems (disconnecting from some APs)
-bluetooth problems (Samsung gear watch doesnt work)
-car connectivity (mirrorlink)
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MirrorLink is a dead standard and Nokia was never one of their partners.
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Actually both claims are absolutely wrong.
1) Mirrolink is still used by lots of car manufacturers (in OEM devices). Android Auto is still unsupported in most regions.
2) Nokia was the one who "invented" mirrorlink, not just a partner.
MirrorLink started out as a research project. Researcher Jörg Brakensiek, from Nokia Research Center in Palo Alto, US, took results from the noBounds! project—invented by researcher Bernd Steinke from the Nokia Research Center in Bochum, Germany—and applied them to the automotive domain.
The collaboration between Nokia and CE4A on Terminal Mode led to the formation of the Car Connectivity Consortium. The Car Connectivity Consortium brought together major players in the automotive and mobile device industries including a large number of Tier-I suppliers and even a few network providers. On 12 September 2011, Terminal Mode was renamed as MirrorLink and became a commercial trademark owned by the Car Connectivity Consortium.
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2) Nokia was the one who "invented" mirrorlink, not just a partner.
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You've got me there, I was consulting Mirrorlink's official website and there's no Nokia *Android* participation -- they came up with it back when they were making Windows Phones more or less exclusively. As far as whether it's dead or not, though, I don't think the interesting question is whether cars are still including it, but whether *phones* are including it. After all, driving a 3-year-old car is really nice, but using a 3-year-old phone is frustrating at best. Are manufacturers still supporting Mirrorlink in current-production phones?