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[Q] Evo3d streaming music to Kenwood kdc-x895 headunit

Recently bought the Kenwood X895 headunit for my car. I can successfully pair the phone to the headunit, it downloads my phone book fine. But I cant get the head unit or phone, not sure which, to recognize that I can stream music. It will only let me make phone calls (and all that functions fine).
Any suggestions for how I get it to pair as a music player? Ive tried all I can think of short of calling kenwood and talking to a trained monkey.....

I've heard that not all decks can stream music through blue tooth. Some only do phone calls over Bluetooth. Are you sure the deck is capable of doing this?
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your HU doesnt have A2DP support.
i too am a victim of them, i purchased a BT900 and it doesnt have A2DP either. Kenwood claims that there is not enough support for it and so they wont add it to the devices even though they are capable of the technology. a simple update would provide it.

That's what my next headunit will be capable of, people need to vote with their wallets when it comes to stuff like this, or send them well written assertive letters.

Well thanks for the input guys. The research I read said people were able to do it but maybe I misunderstood them using the headphone jack or something. Ill have to keep digging and harrass Kenwood to come out with a bluetooth update to allow a2dp.

oh don't worry they just released there 2012 line at ces.. If not there entire BT built in line now supports A2DP support. Fricken BS!!!! I already sent in a customer complaint and feedback. Also been spamming there FB and twitter. Its complete and utter Non-sense. My brothers 3 year old kenwood deck supports fricken A2DP but my x995 wont support it. STUPID and all there decks are capable of updates with firmware they just add the profile and its done. I think what it comes down to is they don't want to license it out for the models.

PIONEER AVH3300BT here..I too was burned by phone calls only over Bluetooth. No big deal though since Bluetooth quality sucks when streaming
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a2dp supports up to 768kbps, the codec used with most is 378kbps. that is far above most players and mp3s, unless your pushing flac/alac/wav you won't notice a loss in quality

There are adapters to enable bluetooth a2dp playback through you're headunit, I myself have tunelink adapter which is great, works flawlessly
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noneed2aim said:
There are adapters to enable bluetooth a2dp playback through you're headunit, I myself have tunelink adapter which is great, works flawlessly
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What model of tunelink? I would be interested in getting this if Kenwood isnt coming up with a firmware update any time soon, depending on the price of course. And what headunit are you using it with?
And unless Im misunderstanding the amazon listing, you connect to the tunelink with bluetooth and it streams over fm to the radio? so the streaming to fm is still the weak link...

Kenwood 3.90 Bluetooth Update
Different type question. Has anyone gotten the headunit to successfully update to the 3.90 software.
I have been trying to use my laptop unsuccessfully. My laptop is a Toshiba win 7 64 bit.
When I load the native drivers from toshiba it also loads its own bluetooth utility
I can connect to the headunit and according to kenwood the update should be done as an object push. When I attempt to do this it tells me file send transfer failed.
If I try to use their utility from the website it tells me no bluetooth device found.
Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.
Not sure if there are specific procedures com ports or whatever.
Ric

trick bluetooth profile

i bought a belkin songstream bluetooth thinking i could hook it up in my car and it should work for the media but is there anyway to trick the phone to think it can output all audio (media, call, notifications...) through it?

It should be automatic when u pair however if you goto bluetooth settings and than the settings for the device in your paired list there is a check box for media audio. It should be checked when paired and connected
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Yes but my problem is that i want to have the phone audio go through the bluetooth but under settings it only shows media audio there's nothing for phone audio
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makipsee said:
Yes but my problem is that i want to have the phone audio go through the bluetooth but under settings it only shows media audio there's nothing for phone audio
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I think you are out of luck in terms of "changing the profile." The profile is set by the device you are connecting to. If the device being connected to doesn't support something then it won't work.
However, if you buy a Bluetooth receiver that has a mic on it, then all your calls will go through the Bluetooth device.
In addition, I don't know if you have the option, but when in a call, is there a "Bluetooth" button on the bottom right of the screen? If so try pressing it during a call. If that works, then you might be able to use root and xposed or some other method to turn that on on every call when connected to Bluetooth.

elesbb said:
I think you are out of luck in terms of "changing the profile." The profile is set by the device you are connecting to. If the device being connected to doesn't support something then it won't work.
However, if you buy a Bluetooth receiver that has a mic on it, then all your calls will go through the Bluetooth device.
In addition, I don't know if you have the option, but when in a call, is there a "Bluetooth" button on the bottom right of the device? If so try pressing it during a call. If that works, then you might be able to use root and xposed or some other method to turn that on on every call when connected to Bluetooth.
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yea i have been searching more and more and i think your right... with as far as people have gotten in rooting and everything u would think by now there would be a way to maybe even trick the phone into outputting call audio as media audio or something lol... yea i did try that with no luck.... ughhhh FML lol

makipsee said:
yea i have been searching more and more and i think your right... with as far as people have gotten in rooting and everything u would think by now there would be a way to maybe even trick the phone into outputting call audio as media audio or something lol... yea i did try that with no luck.... ughhhh FML lol
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trick the phone into outputting call audio as media audio
Well actually this can be done. I am pretty sure it can unless there is something hardware related that prevents it. But I am almost 100 percent this can be done. I have done it with things like GPS navigation sounds and things like that, so if the software making the call uses Java, it can be done.

sooo whos going to give this a try hahaha

makipsee said:
sooo whos going to give this a try hahaha
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Lol, since I already did it for other things, I will take a look. I kinda wouldn't mind having the ability myself.
I will make it in the form of an xposed module.
This is how I plan to make it work:
When an app begins to output audio, my module will create a notification. Inside said notification will be three buttons.
Each button will be an audio source:
Phone, Media, System
Clicking on one will change the currently playing audio output source.

Awesome! !!! Man im glad you found my thread lol
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makipsee said:
Awesome! !!! Man im glad you found my thread lol
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Well I just recently got sprint, was on T-Mobile, not sure who I am sticking with yet... And felt like scrolling through the threads Btw, do you have Sprint unlimited plan? I have about 6 gigs used, and in populated areas like Reading, PA, places I would expect to see best speeds, they are next to pathetic with speeds at 0.64 mbps. Sorry for off topic stuff, but I just can't figure it out.

elesbb said:
Well I just recently got sprint, was on T-Mobile, not sure who I am sticking with yet... And felt like scrolling through the threads Btw, do you have Sprint unlimited plan? I have about 6 gigs used, and in populated areas like Reading, PA, places I would expect to see best speeds, they are next to pathetic with speeds at 0.64 mbps. Sorry for off topic stuff, but I just can't figure it out.
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Ooo i have been with sprint for probably over 10 years. .. yea im on the unlimited plan... lol i never really tested my speeds im usually on wifi.
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makipsee said:
Ooo i have been with sprint for probably over 10 years. .. yea im on the unlimited plan... lol i never really tested my speeds im usually on wifi.
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Hey, about your issue, have you tried turning on speakerphone? Does that re-route the audio to the bluetooth?

elesbb said:
Hey, about your issue, have you tried turning on speakerphone? Does that re-route the audio to the bluetooth?
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I have tried turning on bluetooth while in a call and it says no bluetooth devices available
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makipsee said:
I have tried turning on bluetooth while in a call and it says no bluetooth devices available
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I mean, like here:
You place a call, and see the "end call" button and the other buttons for like showing keypad etc
In the bottom left, you should see a "speakerphone" button, after clicking that, while connected to your bluetooth, does it route the audio to the bluetooth device?
I ask because if it follows the android code, it appears that it should route the audio to the bluetooth device.
I had said about forcing it using xposed, and when I do that, you don't hear anything at all lol. The other person cannot be heard. In addition, it doesn't appear to be changeable during a call, the option would have to be applied before a call is placed or before a call is accepted. Which, for your case, one could detect if a bluetooth device is connected that supports audio, and if so, force the call audio to that.
Honestly though, it would be much simpler to buy a bluetooth receiver that supports phone calls. I got one from eBay for 11 dollars and have hooked it into my car without any issues. I may even go about disconnecting the bluetooth mic and routing my car's mic to it instead for better audio quality.
As I stated before, it is possible to force it, just a lot more work involved then forcing other audio (like pandora etc).

elesbb said:
I mean, like here:
You place a call, and see the "end call" button and the other buttons for like showing keypad etc
In the bottom left, you should see a "speakerphone" button, after clicking that, while connected to your bluetooth, does it route the audio to the bluetooth device?
I ask because if it follows the android code, it appears that it should route the audio to the bluetooth device.
I had said about forcing it using xposed, and when I do that, you don't hear anything at all lol. The other person cannot be heard. In addition, it doesn't appear to be changeable during a call, the option would have to be applied before a call is placed or before a call is accepted. Which, for your case, one could detect if a bluetooth device is connected that supports audio, and if so, force the call audio to that.
Honestly though, it would be much simpler to buy a bluetooth receiver that supports phone calls. I got one from eBay for 11 dollars and have hooked it into my car without any issues. I may even go about disconnecting the bluetooth mic and routing my car's mic to it instead for better audio quality.
As I stated before, it is possible to force it, just a lot more work involved then forcing other audio (like pandora etc).
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just tried it with no luck...

makipsee said:
just tried it with no luck...
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Bummer. Alright. As I stated before, trying to change it during a call doesn't work. I'll have to dig deeper into the actual phone application itself and see what I can do.
Happy Easter btw!
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elesbb said:
Bummer. Alright. As I stated before, trying to change it during a call doesn't work. I'll have to dig deeper into the actual phone application itself and see what I can do.
Happy Easter btw!
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ok cool... thanks happy easter (my easter isnt until next sunday im greek orthodox but thanks)

PG5 updates brings FM Radio!

Just took notice of the new update (G935VVRU2APG5). Gets us FM Radio, and fixes random reboots, improved HD Voice calls (less drops) and allows Samsung Pay like apps to scan barcode themselves, not depending on other apps.
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itskapil said:
Just took notice of the new update (G935VVRU2APG5). Gets us FM Radio, and fixes random reboots, improved HD Voice calls (less drops) and allows Samsung Pay like apps to scan barcode themselves, not depending on other apps.
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i was wondering if we can flash that verizon update to any s7/edge and have the radio activated on it?

Will this update remove root and the hotspot tweak of the PE1 kernel?

Any FM radio application recommendations? Preferably free without ads?

To bad radio requires wired ear buds to use (ear bud wires are the antenna). I haven't used wired headphones in years, 100% Bluetooth.
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Redflea said:
To bad radio requires wired ear buds to use (ear bud wires are the antenna). I haven't used wired headphones in years, 100% Bluetooth.
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So once you plug in wired headphones is there something that comes up for fm radio or what? I haven't seen the fm option anywhere
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So once you plug in wired headphones is there something that comes up for fm radio or what? I haven't seen the fm option anywhere
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You need an app that can tap into the FM radio, the headphones just act as an antenna. I have tried NextRadio with success (and it does use the radio since I can get music with WiFi/mobile data off!)

FM Radio

Hi, anyone knows if it will be possible to enable FM Radio and if it will be usable with Spirit, NextRadio or an other app?
Thanks for all your answers!

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Hi, anyone knows if it will be possible to enable FM Radio and if it will be usable with Spirit, NextRadio or an other app?
Thanks for all your answers!
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Hi ! if you download a streaming radio app like RadioFM you'll be able to stream the radio stations that you like, so yeah you can !

Alex2483 I was talking about an FM tuner of course, not an app..

Aerocap said:
Alex2483 I was talking about an FM tuner of course, not an app..
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I would like to receive fm radio too!

Apparently the Snapdragon has FM radio functionality built-in out of the box.
How do we enable it?

Have you tried the root app Spirit2? I've got it working on a Z3C 6.0.1. I haven't seen many reports on later Sony devices. It's likely not to work though if something's changed as it's no longer under development and the creator passed away.
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Did Sony ground the pins or is the hardware fully functional?
I tried NextRadio but it doesn't support Sony devices...

I believe that the premium doesn't have fm tuner.
At least my G8142 doesn't. I have also a Z3v which does have fm tuner but the "awesome" verizon ( to do not say a bad word) has blocked it, but we can see it on the service menu and test it as well.
Just dial
*#*#SERVICE#*#*
And go to the service test menu and look if you have it. (I bet no because before I had bought mine I researched it and at least for the 8142 wasn't available but as far as I remember the 8141 was also unavailable)
Cheers

Sux. FM radio is free and no data usage

Radio on S9+

So there have been posts on Reddit saying that these phones have Radio capabilities and can be used with this app -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextradioapp.nextradio
Now this app is not available in my country (India) and when I tried to side load it, it says not available in your country and quit. I have not been able to find a alternative app that uses the FM as a source for Radio and not the internet.
If anyone has a way to make it work in my country or another app which works, it would be appreciated.
Thank you.

It doesn't work

It says it requires headphones to act as an antenna.
Sounds like bs to me.

CyberLykan said:
It says it requires headphones to act as an antenna.
Sounds like bs to me.
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I haven't tried the S9+ yet, the snapdragon S8+ did work and did use the headphones as an antenna.
Can't comment about other countries and if they have the capability.. I can try mine out when I get home tonight.

You people are not getting the problem. The app quits as soon as it is opened. It dose not get to the stage for scanning FM radio stations where the earphones are required.

What model phone do you have?
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FYI, per these specs, only the US and Canada (Snapdragon) versions support FM.
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s9+-8967.php

All models SD supports Radio FM. Exynos none.
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CyberLykan said:
It says it requires headphones to act as an antenna.
Sounds like bs to me.
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all FM apps say that. it's true

What I don't understand is that you need an app called "Raido Now" along with headphones to be used as the antenna. I might be missing something here but how is it any different then the 100 other radio apps:laugh:. Call me crazy but I think that is how it's "enabled" lol.
What I want to know is how to enable oem unlock:laugh:

arg.alex said:
All models SD supports Radio FM. Exynos none.
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I have Exynos so no use finding an alternative now.

ADPL said:
I have Exynos so no use finding an alternative now.
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SD support native radio. If you found an app, the app use internet
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Gregbmil1 said:
What I don't understand is that you need an app called "Raido Now" along with headphones to be used as the antenna. I might be missing something here but how is it any different then the 100 other radio apps[emoji23]. Call me crazy but I think that is how it's "enabled" lol.
What I want to know is how to enable oem unlock[emoji23]
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All cell phones with a functioning FM tuner chip require the headphone cord to act as an antenna. Without this, you'd just get static.
If the FM chip is actually disabled (which is the case on a lot of phones), FM Radio apps that access terrestrial FM stations won't even work because they can't communicate with the FM chip to even tune into a frequency.
As such, most apps you'd find on Google Play are designed to receive Internet streams of radio stations (Tunein Radio, for instance). Nextradio CAN do that as well, but it also has the capability of tuning in analog FM stations on supported handsets.
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I personally use his app on stock verizon and it does use the fm chip and requires headphones for only some channels

Next radio works on my s9plus. With headphones of course. No data req.

Adbetts said:
Next radio works on my s9plus. With headphones of course. No data req.
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Yes it works..

Yes It works in india (of course on S965U1) aswell... Just have to extract and download app from http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
When I bought S9Plus I tried without headphones and got fedup...Thanks to the post...Now Enjoying local stations..

I also use this on my s10+ without issues on stock verizon