The official desk cradle is on sale at VZW for $6.99 if anyone wants one, probably even with free 2-day shipping. See here
Just got mine today when the girlfriend got her new LG Revolution (/jealous). Also got the windshield car mount for same price.
Android 2.2
I bought both cradles, for about $12. Apparently there is a 3.5mm jack that won't function until we get the upgrade.
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I bought both cradles, for about $12. Apparently there is a 3.5mm jack that won't function until we get the upgrade.
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Yeh, I noticed that too...
Can the cradle app be modified?
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possibly... it would have to allow audio to be passed over the microUSB port...
Cradle App
I meant a more general modification, like changing the applications that are listed on the screen to others. I downloaded the APK Manager and extracted the APK. I have been looking through the XML files all day and trying to learn about this stuff.
Other apps
I have been searching further and I downloaded a few car and desk from other phones that I'll be trying out on a road tip tomorrow.
I have both cradles but rarely use them because I'm afraid of burned in images.. Anyone had this problem?
-Justin
What problem? Burn in problems? Yeah, I do.... The bar on top, especially the time, and everything from the ticker is burned in... Not a big deal, but whatever xP
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Mods
I should probably be in the modding forum, but I didn't want to start another thread. Imnuts, reset me and now I am staring at smali code trying to figure out how to modify a button in the cradle app to read and point to a different app. Join me in the irc if you'd like to help.
I'd like to help xD smali editing is a cruel harsh mother, so we all need some help when it comes to this lol
I have some experience, so if you want me in just tell me when you are in the irc, because your are gone now
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logan302 said:
I meant a more general modification, like changing the applications that are listed on the screen to others. I downloaded the APK Manager and extracted the APK. I have been looking through the XML files all day and trying to learn about this stuff.
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I use one called Car Home and I really like it. It automaticaly opens in the car, but not on the home dock. It allows for (at least) 3 seperate pages of 6 apps each to add your own apps and has speed, heading, and weather for current GPS or 3G location. So far I give it 4/5 stars since it doesnt make me a sandwich and dispense Monster from the headset jack. Another pair of reasons for the star demerit, albeit a lesser set of reasons than the last 2, would be that it doesnt auto open on home dock and its not really that pretty of a home screen.
This works now!!!! The external audio jack output on back!!!
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Just fyi, both docks are now under $5 from Verizon. I just ordered them for my girlfriend's continuum.
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torque240 said:
This works now!!!! The external audio jack output on back!!!
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With the leaked Froyo?
Must be the leaked version of Froyo.
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What does the desk cradle do exactly?
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What does the desk cradle do exactly?
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Charges the phone, and will bring up the desk clock app. It turns it into a clock more or less, and it also has a 3.5mm headphone jack so you can plug speakers/headphones into it.
Also, if Froyo is never officially released, I'd imagine you could get your money back for the desk dock (and car dock of they have one) as they are not functional without the update. They are advertised with a sticker over the headphone port saying it will work with the Android 2.2 update, so no update, and they are essentially doing false advertising that the phone will receive the update. Who puts a sticker like that on a product if there won't be an update?
I've had the cradle since early March, at least I believe it's the same cradle. The 3.5mm jack on the back does work pre-update. The PIA is that you need to open the stock "music player" app, place your continuum into the dock then select the new icon that appears to be a phone. Once you activate the "external speaker" you can pause and quit the "music player" app and play whatever music app you choose. I've used doubletwist as well as Pandora without any issues. The only hassle is if you remove the phone from the dock you'll have to repeat these steps. I hope that is helpful.
Peace,
Ray
edit: I believe the cradle app also has the same icon so you'd be able to do it from there as well. I'm not a fan of the desk dock app because there is no customization available for it so I never use it.
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I've tried the stop music app and player pro. Whenever I'm listening to it myself the music is fine but when I plug my headphones in or it in the car the songs will skip turn off the apps will just turn off and on again. I don't think its the headphone Jack because it works and whenever it doesn't skip the music plays fine :/ any ideas?
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I've tried the stop music app and player pro. Whenever I'm listening to it myself the music is fine but when I plug my headphones in or it in the car the songs will skip turn off the apps will just turn off and on again. I don't think its the headphone Jack because it works and whenever it doesn't skip the music plays fine :/ any ideas?
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More info...which rom are you using?
I got your 10 char right here
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I'm running absolution 3.6. I couldn't tell you if this happened before I rooted because I bought it used and just recently put music on my phone and haven't really used headphone but last few days when I plugged it into a car Jack it started acting up. It will skip sings it will skip artist and it will just stop playing overall but it doesn't happen all the time I'd say 3/5 times.
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toxicpaulution said:
I'm running absolution 3.6. I couldn't tell you if this happened before I rooted because I bought it used and just recently put music on my phone and haven't really used headphone but last few days when I plugged it into a car Jack it started acting up. It will skip sings it will skip artist and it will just stop playing overall but it doesn't happen all the time I'd say 3/5 times.
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Well if your using abso (yeah I'm on the team over here) then you one of the first to report such an issue that I know of. If you wouldn't mine, please repost in the Absolution Q&A and we can get more minds on this.
Me personally on abso I have used power amp (my fav), stock player, several others, and Google music. It all works perfectly.
I got your 10 char right here
abso Bacon Mod
Okay I'm on the app ill try to navigate over to there but I wouldn't have thought this as a rom issue but who knows ill try out power amp as well. I am just unsure bc if its a hardware issue then a sensor must be off because just playing through the speakers I don't have problems... ill try Pandora radio today in the car and if it is still acting up ill take it to the Q&A thanks again man
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The problem has something to do with your headphones. Jacks can be loose and the phone really doesn't like headphones that doesn't have the extra band on the plug for the mic.
My 2 suggestions are to either use headphones with a mic or install "Headset Blocker" by Roadkill from the Market. It is free and will block those signals telling your music to fast forward or skip to the next track.
I will take a look onto that... I am useing skullcandies and know its not them Haha but the have the second band I will try the app and report back
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I will take a look onto that... I am useing skullcandies and know its not them Haha but the have the second band I will try the app and report back
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Well they don't have a mic do they? No you don't have the separate band for a mic.
Sorry about that I misread you saying extra band for a Mic -.- my apologies no they don't have a mic and neither does the male to male cable that I use in the car.
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Whether it is a software or a hardware issue, it has always been a issue with the inspire and many other phones.
It is the mic band on your headset plug that is used to switch tracks or fast-forward songs on your phone. When using earphones that connection is now bridged with the ground connection already. Although the phone is supposed to detect headset/ headphones it does it poorly sometimes. So it could be the poor software or simple static bounces due to a loose jack that is causing this to happen.
Using headphones with a mic will isolate this connection and should stop the problem. You could pick up a mic adapter from ebay or any electronics shop that should do the trick too. Or simply use that app mentioned and it will turn the ability off to switch tracks or fast-forward. Or you could use a different music app that doesn't support that feature.
Well I tried it earlier with my headphones and didn't have a problem I also used car mode then went to my music when I was in the car yesterday and it worked so ill just keep the app mentioned always on thank-you guys so much
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Hey everyone,
So I know that there is a magnetometer in our g2x. But when I put a magnet to regardless of the polarity of positive or negative it only brings up car home. I know that droids used to do car come with one side of a magnet and multimedia station (or in my case just a clock) with the other side.
Also I was wondering if we could edit the type of app it was launching too. Not just being car home or a dock app?
Thanks
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What you need to do is download "disable car home" "no dock" or similar app from market. Only first app worked for me.
Or try uninstall carhome via titanium.
or next time take out carhome from gapps or rom before install.
(i didn't know what exactly you were asking but assumed you wanted to get rid of the pop up)
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Thanks for the reply but I actually want to replace it with another app. I know how to stop it. Maybe even possibly have the whole Droid function where you can have the positive or negative decide whether its a car dock or a multimedia dock.
Something like the idea that this Guy has about flipping the magnet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XajnNnpyzo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Anybody else know????
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Is it worth it to spend $150 to get the keyboard dock and why?
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For me: yes. I'm a sysadmin which means I sometimes need some specific app, or really need a mouse and keyboard combo. I've got ASUS' included rebranded Splashtop remote HD installed on my home PC, and with the dock it's just like I'm at home.
The dock (for me) really takes the tablet from a neat toy/time waster to a productive tool, it really replaced my laptop.
^this works for me as well
What I like about the dock
Keyboard is much easier to use for typing than the "virtual one".
Keyboard Shortcuts and specialized function keys (e.g. Home, Menu, Media Controls)
Looks/Feels like a netbook computer.
Battery boost
Extra SD Card Slot
It closes to protect the screen.
Very glad I bought it.
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Keyboard is much easier to use for typing than the "virtual one".
Keyboard Shortcuts and specialized function keys (e.g. Home, Menu, Media Controls)
Looks/Feels like a netbook computer.
Battery boost
Extra SD Card Slot
It closes to protect the screen.
Very glad I bought it.
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So right.
Dock needs to charge too right?
Also dock has USB to connect ps3 control right?
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Raul69.atl said:
So right.
Dock needs to charge too right?
Also dock has USB to connect ps3 control right?
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Yes but it still works even if the battery is depleted. Yes it has a usb and you can use a usb hub to connect more than one peripheral.
yes, it adds a whole new dimension to your tablet. plus the extra battery life, full size USB port, and full size SD card slot. it can't be beat.
The only thing I don't like is how top heavy it is.
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keynith said:
The only thing I don't like is how top heavy it is.
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How much more lbs it totals?
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not that much but the first day i got mine i made the heroic dive when it started rolling off the bed.
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Dock needs to charge too right?
Also dock has USB to connect ps3 control right?
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Yes. I usually just connect the tablet to the dock and plug it in. Both pieces get charged at the same time.
There's a USB connector on the side too.
MercuryPDX said:
Yes. I usually just connect the tablet to the dock and plug it in. Both pieces get charged at the same time.
There's a USB connector on the side too.
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Cool... U have the vlue tablet with blue keyboard? I have blue tablet but im wating till june to buy white keyboard
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Definitely worth it
The keyboard doc is definitely worth it.
I have them for each of mine.
nordis,
nordis2010 said:
The keyboard doc is definitely worth it.
I have them for each of mine.
nordis,
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Hey i got a question what kind of connection does dock needs to charge?
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Raul69.atl said:
Hey i got a question what kind of connection does dock needs to charge?
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The same as the tablet.
Raul69.atl said:
Hey i got a question what kind of connection does dock needs to charge?
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Instead of connecting the charger cable to the tablet you connect it to the dock when the tablet is docked. Nothing special.
Reilly1812 said:
Instead of connecting the charger cable to the tablet you connect it to the dock when the tablet is docked. Nothing special.
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So i guess keyboard doesnt come with charger
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Nope. But you could always buy an extra one
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I waited about a week to get the dock only because I was broke lol. Went to gamestop today and traded in a bunch of stuff to get the dock and a case.
I am very happy and impressed. I need a laptop at all times for work and to log into my home pc, and this just cut inches and weight from me carrying my laptop in its bag on my back while driving my scooter lol.
With the usb port I can either connect my external HDD or controller, then you have another sd card slot on top of that. Went from 32gb to 80gb lol.
All the tablet specific buttons and everything make it totally worth the $150. Now it just looks like a netbook but better.
I found one online for $131 but i might go trade stuff at game stop and get it for $150
Actually $160 with taxes :/
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I called htc tonight to find out why I can't listen to my music on my phone through the aux cable(it comes out through the phones speaker), and she told me I need a 3.5 mm aux cable that is certified to work with the one s. Does anyone know what she's talking about? Is there a special audio cable I need? Thank you.
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I use a normal 3.5 mm aux cable in my car...no special "certified for the one s" one.
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Thank you. I've tried 3 different ones with 2 different one s and the sound comes out of the one s speaker not through the car speakers like it should.
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Are you on a 4.2 ROM?
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No. Completely stock. 4.0.4. If I plug headphones in it works fine just won't play through car speakers. Am I missing a setting somewhere? Thank you.
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No it should just detect it, I would say its something wrong with your cars aux input if you've tried multiple aux cables and devices.
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Problem with that is, I've tried it in 3 different cars with 3 different cables with 2 different one s. Really bizarre.
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Problem with that is, I've tried it in 3 different cars with 3 different cables with 2 different one s. Really bizarre.
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Then it's your phone. Take it to your carrier and ask them to change it. Are you running a custom ROM? That might also be the issue.
Thank you. I've already exchanged the phone once and it happens on my other one s also. We have 2 t-mobile one s and it happens with both off them and the one I replaced. 3 different cables, 3 different cars, 3 different one s. And I am on stock Rom android version 4.0.4.
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What app are you using to play your music? That may be the only common factor...
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Default music player
Hello, I am using the default music player. I have tried tune in radio and the same thing. I will try google music today and see if there's any change. Does anyone have the brand of they cable they use and I can get one and try it. My aux cables work with other phones including Galaxy s3 not not sure why they wouldn't work with these phones. Thank you.
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What app are you using to play your music? That may be the only common factor...
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The problem isn't the cables if they work for other phones.
The problem is either hardware, or you.
I don't see how your phone works with headphones, but not with an aux cable. It's the same thing.
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AW: 3.5 mm aux cable
Right now I think it's the car.
Which car do you have?
Tecardo said:
Right now I think it's the car.
Which car do you have?
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He's tried it in multiple cars.
For my phone even if I just plug in the aux to my phone and leave the other end unplugged the audio goes through the aux.
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Still nothing
I spoke with a nice woman from T-Mobile and she said two people she works with have the One S and she is going to take them to her car and try them both and get me the firmware version and the brand of Aux cable she is using, I bought a new Aux cable to try in the meantime and still no sound through car speakers. I tried all 3 cars, I then took our old MyTouch 4g and tried that and it worked in all 3 cars. Really strange issue. We'll see what she comes up with, otherwise she says I can return the phones for another brand but I really like this phone and would like to keep it. Thank you everyone who responded and I'll keep you posted, In the meantime, keep the suggestions coming, Thank you.
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He's tried it in multiple cars.
For my phone even if I just plug in the aux to my phone and leave the other end unplugged the audio goes through the aux.
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You can manually force the audio to come out the aux using an app. It would get annoying, but it should work.
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Never called
So, It's now Wednesday evening and the nice woman from T-Mobile never called back.She was supposed to call Tuesday morning. I can see why they are bottom on the customer satisfaction ratings. I'll have to live with the fact that I can't play music through my car stereo I guess. Thank you all for the suggestions. Really disappointed with T-Mobile right now. Been a customer for 13 years and I notice how each year the support gets worse.
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I spoke with a nice woman from T-Mobile and she said two people she works with have the One S and she is going to take them to her car and try them both and get me the firmware version and the brand of Aux cable she is using, I bought a new Aux cable to try in the meantime and still no sound through car speakers. I tried all 3 cars, I then took our old MyTouch 4g and tried that and it worked in all 3 cars. Really strange issue. We'll see what she comes up with, otherwise she says I can return the phones for another brand but I really like this phone and would like to keep it. Thank you everyone who responded and I'll keep you posted, In the meantime, keep the suggestions coming, Thank you.
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@ssavoy2k
You are not allone - i have the same issue with another device...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38876497#post38876497
Ok maybe I'm missing something here but do you have a cover on your phone? Maybe the headphones plug all the way in but not your cable? I use monster and griffin brands and both work fine.
Edit:Also if you have been with T-Mobile for a long time (I've been with them for 12 yaers) then when you call tell them you want to talk to customer loyalty team they will hook you up.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I do not have a cover on either phone and the aux cable is as far in as possible. I'll have to try customer loyalty and see off that works. So far nothing. I don't know what the odds are of the phones not working on one of 3 aux cables and 3 different cars, but I'd say it should work on at least one of them. All of my other phones have worked on all 3. I'll try calling again. Thank you.
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When I connect my phone via bluetooth or aux no Pandora information is displayed on the dash, Google music displays information fine. I remember running across a thread one time where there was a possible fix if you were rooted...at the time I read the thread I wasn't rooted so I didn't pay much attention....now I am rooted, running cleanrom. Any ideas? It's not a huge deal but it sure would be nice if it worked.
Well aux isn't a type of connection to display information like that. I'm rooted running clean rom and pandora displays just fine on my pioneer lcd screen in my car via bluetooth. So it use to work but doesn't anymore after having rooted and running clean rom?
tu3218 said:
Well aux isn't a type of connection to display information like that. I'm rooted running clean rom and pandora displays just fine on my pioneer lcd screen in my car via bluetooth. So it use to work but doesn't anymore after having rooted and running clean rom?
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It's never worked. I've Googled a bit and read some threads on it working with CM 10 (other phones) so it's obviously a file or setting somewhere.....this is the kind of little tiny thing that can give me ocd
No I understand lol You're sure that you car is capable of displaying pandora information? Have you tried with another phone? It's working me but not sure. Is there any settings in the car?
tu3218 said:
No I understand lol You're sure that you car is capable of displaying pandora information? Have you tried with another phone? It's working me but not sure. Is there any settings in the car?
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I have no idea if works with another phone. The car as far as I know does not have any "advanced" bluetooth settings but I could be wrong. I have no idea if it's capable of displaying Pandora info but it was built in 2013 so I would hope it is. I will check with the dealership but I don't see why G Music would work but Pandora would not.
My 2012 Jetta has never displayed Pandora music info on the screen. I've used a droid RAZR, HTC rezound and my gs3. But my friends iPhone 4 does display the info in my car. So I'm assuming its an android issue not a specific ROM issue.
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In doing a bit of googling, the Pandora android app doesn't have AVRCP metadata support...meaning it doesn't send the info to be displayed. However some one has a github showing how to alter the Pandora app so it will.
On the bottom of the first post in this Honda Civic forum (sorry) http://www.9thgencivic.com/forum/au...-support-android-album-track-information.html the OP posted an altered Pandora that will stream data. Try it.
Oh yeah, CM has yet to merge the Bluetooth AVRCP 1.3 (and it may be quite a while, so I've read). So even if you do download the modded Pandora, it won't work with CM. And that applies to any rom that uses CM as a base.
That works! Unfortunately I don't think I can handle the ads... Thanks for your post!
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Ryno77 said:
That works! Unfortunately I don't think I can handle the ads... Thanks for your post!
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Lol. If you look further down that thread I linked......
Vegasden said:
Lol. If you look further down that thread I linked......
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Lol, that's awesome. Need to stop skimming. Thanks man.
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I display Pandora on my pioneer LCD head unit just fine with the stock Pandora app from the market. So it does work but maybe your car is different.
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