Hello all, I am not sure if this has already been ask and I apologise if it has. I have a 2015 Honda Civic head unit in which I am eagerly trying to install TomTom go on. Unfortunately it requires the installation of TomTom from play store, before installing the modded one. I have managed to install the play store on the head unit and it's loading properly. The problem is I cannot install the apps (permission issues I presume). It gives message saying cannot download. I've added GO.apk to the Honda permissions list. However I do not know the name of the APK as the play store would try to install it. My question is, is there a way to get root access to this device or to give play store the necessary permissions? Or does anyone know of a modded version of TomTom that does not require the play store. If I get root access to the devices, I presume I can copy over the files directly to the head unit or edit the manifest? I'm not an android programmer.
Search Honda Hack - It is a one click solution to rooting and gaining access to install apps.
This wasn't available, unfortunately, when I first started trying to root mine (I bricked it once, convinced dealer it was a hardware issue and they replaced the head unit THANKFULLY!. TY Warranties)...
The Honda Hack package is great, you connect to wifi or hotspot from your head unit, use the built in browser app to go to their site, (buy it from computer - pro version first. Tried free, limitations suck),
once on site, it asks for authorization code - enter the code you got from purchasing and then it does the rest for you.
You can then install some pre-set apps they have in the honda hack menus, rearrange your home screen (this was my favorite feature), and you can use the file browser app to remotely connect into your computer (or use a second USB drive plugged into a 2nd USB port in the car) and load any APKs compatible with your head units android version (Find this in app list --> settings --> about) that you can find here on the forums or from apkmirrors.
I've got netflix, youtube, waze, file explorer, google play, google play services, and a few others right now.
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We have a number of movies on Google Play Movies that we'd like to watch on our Fire TV Stick. We've tried the YouTube app, but whenever we try to watch videos in the Purchased tab, they just buffer indefinitely. Other content plays just fine, and using the Chromecast works for playing purchased videos, but I would rather use the Fire TV. Has anyone else had this issue? And did you figure out a solution?
Thanks!
- Dave
Hi there, did you ever find a solution to this? I would be interested to know this too. (In my case the Google Play Movies do not buffer, they just through an error when I try to watch them using the YouTube app on the Fire TV).
Nope, no solution for this, although I haven't tried recently. Although now that Amazon is part of Disney Anywhere (our 4-year-old dictates most of our movie watching these days), it's less of an issue than it was before.
Okay, too bad. I am not sure Amazon Germany is part of Disney Anywhere. Annoying as I am in the same boat as you, our 3 year old dictates our movie watching and so I have quite a few Disney movies on Google Play...
In case you are interested it works. Without rooting. I followed most of what was mentioned here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-3SWSD232U
I did not install 1Mobile though as I have no use for that, neither did I install the remote app mentioned in the video. I only went through the initial instructions about installing play services, account manager, play store. Then I updated the play store as mentioned. And finally I installed YouTube and Google Play Movies.
The first time I launched Play Movies it asked me to log in. And then I was able to access my library of purchased movies and watch them. It even started them from where I last left off on other devices.
PartisanEntity said:
In case you are interested it works. Without rooting. I followed most of what was mentioned here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-3SWSD232U
I did not install 1Mobile though as I have no use for that, neither did I install the remote app mentioned in the video. I only went through the initial instructions about installing play services, account manager, play store. Then I updated the play store as mentioned. And finally I installed YouTube and Google Play Movies.
The first time I launched Play Movies it asked me to log in. And then I was able to access my library of purchased movies and watch them. It even started them from where I last left off on other devices.
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Where did you get the APK for play movies? I am trying to install this on my Fire TV Stick, but the only version that installs without error is the version for Android TV, which won't even launch on the Fire Stick (my source is apkmirror.com).
Took me awhile, but got this working. Followed that YouTube video exactly, including getting the Wukong Remote app to control the mouse. You can either load Google Play Movies via the 1Mobile app on the video, or else I'm guessing you can also get it on your phone and use an app like AGKFire, or use ADBFire?
Make sure you follow the instructions in the order he installs the different APK's. Good luck.
Success, with some modifications. First, I was unable to click on some of the links to install, perhaps because the trackpad is an essential step. I have no trackpad. Instead, I downloaded those apps to my cell phone and used ES File Explorer to Send the files to the stick. I was still unable to navigate the 1Market app and even had to use the send method to get Google Play Movies, which was my whole point in doing all of this.
With Google Play Movies is installed, it would only play a single movie on my account from where I left off; I was initially unable to navigate the app from the Fire Stick remote to browse my library. I am now able to control the app using a helper app, Remote Mouse for Fire TV, I found out about here: http://www.aftvnews.com/remote-mouse-app-released-for-fire-tv-fire-tv-stick/ and which can be purchased from the Amazon app store, one time, for both the stick and the phone that I am using to remote-control the stick. Initially I thought even this wasn't working, but switching this Remote Mouse app from remote mode to mouse mode did the trick.
In hindsight, now that I know about the remote mouse app (which I had to pay a couple bucks for) it might have worked in place of the trackpad and I probably could have avoided the send file workaround.
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Success, with some modifications. First, I was unable to click on some of the links to install, perhaps because the trackpad is an essential step. I have no trackpad. Instead, I downloaded those apps to my cell phone and used ES File Explorer to Send the files to the stick. I was still unable to navigate the 1Market app and even had to use the send method to get Google Play Movies, which was my whole point in doing all of this.
With Google Play Movies is installed, it would only play a single movie on my account from where I left off; I was initially unable to navigate the app from the Fire Stick remote to browse my library. I am now able to control the app using a helper app, Remote Mouse for Fire TV, I found out about here: http://www.aftvnews.com/remote-mouse-app-released-for-fire-tv-fire-tv-stick/ and which can be purchased from the Amazon app store, one time, for both the stick and the phone that I am using to remote-control the stick. Initially I thought even this wasn't working, but switching this Remote Mouse app from remote mode to mouse mode did the trick.
In hindsight, now that I know about the remote mouse app (which I had to pay a couple bucks for) it might have worked in place of the trackpad and I probably could have avoided the send file workaround.
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with the latest ROM for the fire tv, its not possible to install the get the google play movies to work.
I had issues with following that YouTube video. In order to download the various Google apps (Services etc al) I clicked on the link and then, in the more menu of ES File Manager clicked on Open in Browser which then kicked off the download. This suggests that the steps are version specific with the file manager behaving differently plus I had an issue with getting YouTube installed. YouTube has grown so much that you have to identify an apk so I downloaded the version shown in the video. In fact I gave up on ES File Manager and side loaded apps using Apps2Fire. This also removes the need to install 1Mobile.
Wukong did not work for me as it did not recognise mouse clicks and has been replaced with another app. So I grabbed hold of Remote Mouse for Fire TV which works like a charm.
I downloaded and installed all the programs and opened the Google play app. It seems to do nothing though, what did I do wrong?
Easiest work around is to play it on your phone and mirror the screen to your firestick. Works perfectly for me.
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Easiest work around is to play it on your phone and mirror the screen to your firestick. Works perfectly for me.
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what's the best way to mirror from Android to the stick?
It seems watching Google Play Movies on an Amazon Fire TV is much simpler now. Just use the official Silk Browser app from the Amazon app store, and sign in at play.google.com.
When you go to your library, you will be taken to YouTube to play your videos. Just make sure you are signed in there too.
Newbie here, looking for buying my first MTCD. I've found this unit in many stores and eBay, but the only information I can find is that it's model is RK-A701. No MCU, no nothing. At $123,00 with free shipping looks like a good deal. What's your opinion. Has anyone bought one of these?
These are the more relevant specifications I've found:
Android 4.4
Resolution: 1024*600
Max External Memory: 16G
Cores:Quad Core
Display Size: 7"
Memory: 1GB DDR3
Storage: 16G iNAND
CPU Chip: RK3188, 1.6GHz
Doesn't seem to have WiFi
Found here, for example:
Newfrog
eBay (this is the cheapest)
Thanks in advance!
i have this ...
I have this unit, there is wifi, bluetooth is limited to the phone, for the price I find good
If it is Android 4.4 it is NOT MTCD...its and older MTCB device, also looks like it is 800x480 low res screen.
screen is 1024 x 600 , go youtube and search RK A701 ,have posted two video , sorry for my poor english ,am french ..
Better price here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Android-4-4...ash=item46520ebb20:g:L6cAAOSwU-pXtWls&vxp=mtr
Just bought from this seller, and even if it do not have proper wifi, i do not see any reason why you should not be able to use tethering either thru usb or bluetooth.
Do this also as many other chinese manufacturers come pre-rooted?
Haha so next up is to demolish the dash in my old astra to make it dual din
This device is not pre-rooted and various parameters are not present, it lacks developper option (solved with a developer apk). Factory setting is protected by pass word (66668888). No button to activate the bluetooth paired for other attachments. Rooting can be obtained with kingroot latest version but after rooting, some apk no longer work .It managed by Luyuan apk.
I have not tested tethering .
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This device is not pre-rooted and various parameters are not present, it lacks developper option (solved with a developer apk). Factory setting is protected by pass word (66668888). No button to activate the bluetooth paired for other attachments. Rooting can be obtained with kingroot latest version but after rooting, some apk no longer work .It managed by Luyuan apk.
I have not tested tethering .
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Which apps will not load when rooted? do you know was reading about that the radio app was launched thru their weird "launcher" cant be that hard to make it into a service because i really like
apex launcher. Btw did the unit come with youtube?
See this video for response .... https://youtu.be/65J4rU1NPOg
Hi
Do you now be any chance how to put this unit in recovery mode using reset button or others buttons on the radio
Did you check the easy connected app by me It don't work
HI,
I have not found yet and I have not managed to connect it to a PC. Is made by Luyuan and must function as wd8801 .Can be that someone has more info on the wd8801 model ... have one inew u3 phone and mirror link is fully functionnal , on the phone you must turn on the USB debugging .
I also just purchased this and installed it (via ebay)
Boot time is right at 30 seconds.
Backup cam works even before it boots so it works as needed.
Pandora works
Wifi connects to my phone hotspot for data
Radio works
I was able to remove that glowing circle (setting)
Changed boot image to my car logo in password protected area
Allow music in reverse
Installed google maps and changed settings for the GPS button to load goggle maps by default
Phone can make and receive calls via bluetooth
Can't get to work:
Android screen mirroring
bluetooth data sharing
bluetooth for torque app
I was able to get the obdII adapter to pair, but the app keeps trying to turn on bluetooth when it's already on.
I'm planning to get:
USB front camera
3G dongle
Overall very good value. Missing some features of more expensive units, but for the money ($103.49 after $20 off ebay coupon) this can't be beat! Shipped via FedEx so arrived in about a week.
Thanks for the videos you posted.
If anyone can get more use from bluetooth than just the phone, please share. I've looked through hidden menus and tried a bunch of apps with no success.
How did you manage to pair OBD. me only the phone connects, Are you sure it was the OBD who was paired? and not your phone?
Mirror link is functional but you have to activate the option for develeppeur and usb debugging.
look this video for mirror link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLN_yXqqAjM
To get OBD to pair:
Download shortcut manager lite
hXXps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.shortcutmaster.lite
Then click 3 dots on right
Search for "bluetooth"
The first link there should be to pair. Click on it, and then click the run (rocket ship). It pairs, but that's it. I can't get Torque or any other bluetooth to "turn on" other than the phone call app and BT audio.
Did you use a USB front camera or another type? I haven't purchased that yet or a 3G dongle.
For dvr cam I have that http://www.ebay.fr/itm/262141040813?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT could be better but enough for me , for forward looking I have that http://eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Wa...a-HD-Night-Vision-CCD-Camera-wp-Eu-90974.html but I find it very wrong and inverted image , I will change .
Thanks for the links. I was thinking it needed to be a USB camera.
I was able to get mirroring to work on the second try. Not sure why it didn't work the first time.
What was the "free gift" that came in the second package? Mine is expected on Saturday. I'm assuming it's an SD card with map software, but that is just a random guess. If so, what maps? Software? Up to date?
If anyone had a bluetooth USB dongle, could you try putting that in the front USB and see if you can connect that to an OBD or data connection from your phone?
I can't put my hands on one right now.
Mine is came with nothing , gps software installed is igo primo but without maps or sd card , had tested 4 bluetooth dongles , but whitout sofwares for control these dongles , give nothing .
My free gift that I mentioned was junk. Went straight to the trashcan.
Thanks for posting bt adapter results, now I won't bother to find mine.
I tried to root with king root, but after I stated the app, it said there was no root available for the device.
Where I got the app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
Rooted with Kingroot 4.9.5-149 . Version 4.9.6 did not work with me either ..
Kingoroot was the only app I found that would root it for me. Tried a couple of versions of kingroot and towelroot with no success.
What sat nav apps have people managed to install? I've got igo working after downloading some maps but many of the popular ones say they are not supported on the play store. I tried market helper to see if I could change the device model for the play store but it throws up a token not found error.
I am new to Firestick. I downloaded the Bein Sport Network Streaming app for legal streaming but it doesn't seam to work properly on my firestick. In addition to it requesting Google Play Services and Store, it doesn't seam to be aligned correctly on the screen.
I did some search then I found someone posting the Bein Sports Connect app for a different region which surprisingly ran properly but my credentials didn't work because I am from a different region. It also sent the same message regarding Google Play services, but it worked regardless.
My question is. Is there a possibility to get my region's APK running on Firestick, or is it because its made for phones only it wouldn't work?
Hi,
I just bougth a HeadUnit witn Android 10, I haven't been able to connect my android mobile phone. I believe the manufacturer didn't install any mirrorlink server or I am not able to find it. I keep asking the manufacturer trough Aliexpress, and theu say that they are checking with any kind of help for a week.
Reading on the internet I have found two options that may work:
1. Phonelink app: I use it and it work for the first time. But it cannot be used from the HeadUnit screen and it has not work again...
2. EasyConnection app: It seems a good option, but I found a website with a versión for android 9, and I have not been able to connect with the mobile phone ever.
Can I get the last versión of the EasyConnection Server (for the HeadUnit) and some kind of manual, please? I get that after install that, I download from Play Store the EasyConnection app for my mobile phone and it should work, is that rigth?
I have connected the phone by cable, by bluetooh and by wifi (access point of the car) all al the same time. I have activated the USB debug and the option to force resize on my mobile phone. It worked the first time that way with PhoneLink! But I would like EasyConnection or any other software that can be used from the HeadUnit screen, please.
Thanks in advance for the help!!
Have a happy new year!
I found what I believe is the easyconnection server app for the head unit, but it is in Chinese I don't understand anything after installing it.
The version is 6.6.2-662
Another issue! Is there any way to force the new apps I install to resize on the screen? The Head Unit has two bars, one on the top and another one athe the bottom. And some apps I have installed (Android Auto for example) does not fit and the menu options are under these bars and I lose important parts of the apps... Could you please help me to figure out, how to manage the resize of the apps? Thanks!
hello,
I own vw polo 2019 with an android head unit, with a launcher installed by the dealer.
it hides a lot of apps including settings.
about a year ago I was able to somehow download play store and install some apps, but after an update the play store and the apps Ive downloaded are gone (idk if deleted or just hidden because of the launcher).
now, I heard there is a way to access the web browser via the Waze app (if anyone has a different way I’ll be glad), and install the store again.
but my problem starts here - I no longer have data connection in my car, meaning I need to connect it to hotspot, but since I can’t access the settings app, I can’t do it.
I don’t know much about android since I have an iPhone, so is there anyone who knows how to access settings, and install play store again? and better - change the launcher so I will not have to do it all the time?
thanks!
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