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Integrating android into factory touch Screen

Hi Guys,
This was previously posted in the assist forum but was recommended I try here.. I build custom automotive interiors and have in the past 5 years integrated dozens of android and ios systems into cars. I'm trying to figure out a way to skip all the fabrication of dash bezels by directly integrating into the existing factory lcd touch screens.
I would like to use the existing touch screen in my Ford Edge to interface with an android tablet.
Ideally I'd like to take an existing tablet or phone that I own (Galaxy tab 2 10.1 or Galaxy s4 phone) and send the touch and video information to my stock Ford Screen
CarPerformance .se has a kit that includes an android system with a board that switches the source being sent to the screen with the push of a button allowing you to switch between the Ford information screen, android computer with touchsceen interfacing and video inputs
below is a link to the install instructions and a video of its operation
carperformance.se/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/My-ford-touch-Android-install-manual.pdf
carperformance.se/?product=2001-2014-ford-edge-android-system
(links are broken because I'm too new to post links)
I would like to know if there is a prebuilt video switcher similar to the one above that would allow me to switch between sources and woulld allow me to connect one of my android devices
The reason I want to do this on my own instead of ordering the above product is that it runs older android software and does not have cellular capability.
if someone could point me to the right information I would greatly appreciate it as I'm sure these screens are fairly universal however I don't know what exactly to search.

Hello, I am looking for the same!
Have you been successful in your search of integrating Android into Ford? I have Lincoln MKX with older Sync 2 unit and really disappointed when found out that I won't be able to update to Sync 3 with Android Auto. Please let me know if you found anything good in this matter.
Thanks brother

Amazon Alexa on Samsung Gear/Galaxy Watch (Alexa Gear) - Beta thread

Hello everyone,
This is the announcement of our new Gear (Galaxy) watch app. It is basically a full-featured voice assistant using Amazon Alexa voice service running on your watch.
Today, we will be starting a closed beta and hopefully if we can solve all issues, the app will be released in 10-15 days.
The application consists of a GUI on the watch and a companion app which should run on the Android phone. (only Android , no IOS unfortunately)
The Android companion app is released at:
Alexa Gear
Without the watch app, the companion Android application is useless.
We have a few known issues, and before a full release including watch side application, we would like to identify and solve all issues.. That's the reason of this closed beta.
The app supports following Samsung Watches:
Samsung Gear S2
Samsung Gear S3
Samsung Gear Sport
Samsung Galaxy Watch
If you are interested in beta testing, please see below notes for beta testers, and provide your information in the form of following example by sending an email to mrmrmrmr(at)gmail.com
Email Subject: Application for AlexaGear Beta Test
Email body:
Name: John Smith
Email: [email protected] (your email address used to login for Samsung Galaxy/Gear App Store)
Phone Brand/Model: Samsung Note 9
Watch Model: Samsung Gear S3
Phone OS: Android 8.0
Notes for beta testers:
Beta application will be open from now on and will be closed when we believe all required type of users are selected.
Applying for the beta does not guarantee that you will be selected as a beta user. We would like to keep the beta group small with enough sample of various watch/phone models.
Beta process may continue untill the application is released.
Beta download link will be provided to selected users starting later today.
Notes about the current state of the application - also important for beta attendees:
The app is not fully released and this is a closed beta. It may cause application force-close on your phone.
The debug version of the app may cause high battery usage on your phone since it is not optimized.
You may have to install Amazon's official "Amazon Shopping" application on your phone to login, if it is not already installed.
The current version of the app outputs the voice response from Alexa on your phone and not your watch. Voice response will be sent to watch in a later release.
We expect from beta users to share their experience in the form of following only. All other communication attempts may be missed (i.e. different mail subject or wrong form of mail body);
Code:
[B]Email Subject:[/B] AlexaGear Beta Test
[B]Email body:[/B]
[U]Name[/U]: John Smith
[U]Email[/U]: [email][email protected][/email][I][COLOR="Silver"] (your email address used to login for Samsung Galaxy/Gear App Store)[/COLOR][/I]
[U]Phone Brand/Model[/U]: Samsung Note 9
[U]Watch Model[/U]: Samsung Gear S3
[U]Phone OS[/U]: Android 8.0
[U]What is your experience[/U]: what works , what does not work about the application.
[U]What you liked about the app[/U]:
[U]What you did not like about the app[/U]:
[U]Your suggestions:[/U]
[U]Issues found[/U]:
[U]Issue 1[/U]: what did you do ? what happened ?
[U]Issue 2[/U]: what did you do ? what happened ?
...
*** Note that this is a clone of the original thread in Gear S3 forum. This is just for informing users of Galaxy Watch and the thread will be closed shortly.
Please do not reply here. Instead use the original thread at :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/themes/amazon-alexa-samsung-gear-galaxy-watch-t3854747

Galaxy Watch with huawei phone

Hi
I have samsung galaxy watch and huawei mate 10 pro. I cant use any alarm app with sync gear watch .
Just i want to turn off phone alarm via watch. İ tried so much apk(samsung alarm apk too) but i cant do it. Any ideas? ..
Thanks.

pacific911 said:
Hi
I have samsung galaxy watch and huawei mate 10 pro. I cant use any alarm app with sync gear watch .
Just i want to turn off phone alarm via watch. İ tried so much apk(samsung alarm apk too) but i cant do it. Any ideas? ..
Thanks.
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Sorry to be harsh but get rid of the phone and get a Samsung model - for two reasons (#2 is actually more important):
1. For instance, the default (or any) alarm clock snooze etc. features on the watch vs. phone DO NOT WORK unless the Samsung Clock on the Samsung Watch is talking to the Samsung (or just Android - not third party clock) on the Samsung phone. (That is my experience). Does anyone know how much of this functionality is actually available from public Google API's as part of the OS so that different vendors can have different apps (such as one clock app talking to another clock app for properly handing the snooze/alarm time change/etc other functionality)? Those API's are publicly available (Google trying to encourage software development) so I could dig up the answer but don't want to bother (sorry! - please look and report back on this thread if you like).
2. It was announced on the news recently (I saw it just yesterday) that the US government finally have documented proof of a "smoking gun" example of a Huawai phone having been accessed by the Chinese government using a back door built into the phone. Google the news stories and read the details for yourself if you do not believe me!
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FFS the US Government spies on every other nation on the planet. Where is the "smoking gun" with documented proof? Do you really believe everything your goverment or Google tells you? Has it never occurred to you that this smear campaign by the POTUSA may have other reasons? Maybe Huawei is refusing to pass data onto the US spy agencies.

Samsung Galaxy Watch Faces and Updates

Hi, there. First my questions is about Galaxy Watch 3 pre-installed watch faces. Do you know anybody how to get these watch faces from Watch 3 to Active 2? Is any chance to get it with upcoming Tizen 5.5 software update for Active 2? For example (see added picture) i need this one, maybe someone know how to get it? I have Active 2 BT version with stock rom OS, and i will not prepare to flash other OS. I care my warranty which i have. I am talking about simple watch face file (can someone say exactly how named Tizen files .tnz or how???) installing to Active 2 if is any chance at all? I'm rookie about Tizen OS, so if someone can explain please write here. Thanks in advance.
P.S. Samsung Watch 3 pre-installed watch faces until now (i have Active 2 Tizen 4.0.0.7 OS) is not available in Samsung Store, but maybe who have Tizen 5.5 can download in Samsung Store? I checking it almost everyday or in a week several times. So about checking Samsung Store i know
Second question about Tizen OS update 5.5 for Active 2. I tried to check in youtube about this update for Active 2 (original, not fake update). But i found just one video. Which by the way is not so good as i thought (too less information about it, is showed just new some features, too short video). I know that this update is released nly for German users in Europe, but maybe someone can to tell or to do video what's changed after update in Active 2 (i mean not only features which already Samsung wrote in theirs web site, i don't need this information. I know about Vox2 while you running and etc., i mean is any others new stuff in Active 2 after update like new watch faces, ECG which was promised (some people writing is, some writing is not) and etc. All details is interesting). Thanks in advance again
Any comments about these things is welcome and the best write people which have Active 2 and got this update. Becouse rumors is full internet and i read it all them. So thanks, folks which will help me to know more

Dear M51 owners, could you please confirm that Link to Windows is supported with Apps feature ?

Microsoft recently updated Your Phone app to allow single apps connection to Windows for Samsung devices (beside Screen Mirroring). The official supported list includes almost all Galaxy A series devices and there is no mention of Galaxy M series, which would seem weird that Galaxy A51 and A71 are supported but M51 not.
If you can't test Apps linking at least let me know if Screen Mirroring shows up in Your Phone windows app.
For Apps linking you need to be in Windows Insider Release Preview channel at least.
I would really appreciate your input as this is a major factor in my buying decision.
Thank you !