Hello,
Just wanted to know that considering the newer (2017 and newer) Uconnect 4c headunits are supposedly android based, if it is possible to get root access or add android apps to it. These headunits are different than the older QNX based systems (i.e. the Uconnect 8.4A/AN) and have the Android Auto/Apple CarPlay feature.
Thanks for any info
Is the uconnect in the image version 4? Is it qnx based?
https://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/19/80/33/82/20180411.jpg
Yep, that looks like the newer Uconnect 4 system (the newer systems use a higher resolution screen vs the 8.4 systems used in pre 2017-2018 vehicles).
But whether Uconnect 4 runs on QNX vs Android I still don’t know...
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Does anyone know for sure which AVRCP version the official Sony 6.2.B.1.96 Jellybean firmware supports? My understanding is that plain vanilla Android from Google still only supports version 1.0, providing playback controls but no media metadata (requires version 1.3) or browsing (requires version 1.4). I know that Samsung supports the higher versions in its Android phones, I was wondering if Sony did too?
My reason for asking is that my car's BT module doesn't support AVRCP at all, but I have the opportunity to upgrade to a newer one which supports AVRCP 1.4. I'm just wondering what features I can expect to get from that phone & BT module combination.
Hi!
I am trying to understand what differences Fire TV has when compared to Google's Android software architecture - specifically, what components in the archiutecture has been replaced / modified / removed or newly added in Fire TV's architecture.
There are several resources out there which explains the general Android archutecutre such as:
http://www.techotopia.com/index.php/An_Overview_of_the_Android_Architecture
Was trying to get a similar diagramatic / textual representation of Fire TV. I thought this would be a good starting point before I think about writing any applications for the Fire TV plantform, expecially any app which needs to playback video.
Any links or information would be greatly appreacited, Thanks!
The Fire TV is just Android. Android is open source so anyone can design an OS around each device. The Fire TV is just like any other Android device, a lot of apps will work, a lot of apps will not work. There is not one Android device that is compatible with all apps, just like the Fire TV. The only reason people have the idea that everything works with their device is because google tries to filter out each noncompatble app on a per device basis, which makes it appear as though everything works, but thats not the case. Some apps are strictly made for certain chip sets and will only work on those devices. Android is not Apple, And does not have one system for all their mobile devices, so it all depends on the device you have. Android devices come in so many different flavors that you could have five Android devices and certain apps will only work on one of the devices. In most cases its not the software that causes apps not to work, its the hardware.
In addition to what porkenhimer says, the Fire TV has been highly customized compared to your typical Android-based phone or tablet. Many basic Android features have been removed because they were deemed unnecessary by Amazon developers, such as the navigation bar and even the Android system wallpaper is unfunctional. Which is why rooted users that try alternative launchers only have a black background. Removal of features may or may not break app functionality. Android really is a hit or miss game between app and hardware developers.
Previously refreshrate switching wasn't possible due to fireOS being based on android 4.
Now we have FireOS 5 AND root on the AFTV2, is it finally possible?
Nexus player and nvidia shield are capable, it would be great if the AFTV2 joined them.
I have a Winca S170 Multimedia Central and I don´t really like the Android that comes with it. I would like to know if somehow can I make it an Android Auto Multimedia Central?
If you are able to install apps of your choice on this unit, there are some apps out there that simulate the Headunit side (server) for Android Auto.
For example this one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gb.xxy.hr
have you test it?
Hey guys,
New here, expanding my horizon trying to learn new things.
I'm stuck with this TV, not sure if i should sell or try my luck and change this idiocy of an Android Platform Parody?
Not sure how to describe it!!
Even though its a 2015, but it really is a great TV, minus the smart part, which is curable with the likes of a Xiaomi Mi Box S, Amazon Fire TV Stick 4k and such.
Is there a way to change the platform, install a real Android TV platform, this particular Philips TV does not even have Google Play Store!!!! ( )
HI,
it's a 2019 TV... and it's a Linux based OS called "Saphi" (no ATV at all) - latest firmware is TPM196E_091.004.094.001
You cannot change the OS - use a Fire TV stick...
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