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I just got a Samsung S2 LTE/Skyrocket on the Rogers network here in Canada and love the phone so far. Only problem is when I have the phone in the car, the Bluetooth connects properly when I fire the car up, but it disconnects after a short period of time (2-4 minutes)...then it may reconnect on its own...then disconnects minutes later.
The car is a 2008 Audi RS4 which is basically the same bluetooth system used on the more popular A4, (2005-2008) so hopefully someone else has some input.
Initial thoughts
1. phone software - Maybe the phone needs a software update - this exact scenario happened on a blackberry I had a few years ago and updating the blackberry's system software fixed the issue. There is no 'firmware update' possible for the car for the record. The phone is running GingerBread 2.3.5
2. bluetooth/sleep/battery saver settings - as I've only had an Android for about 5 minutes, this is likely where I'm missing something. Is there a setting on the phone that puts bluetooth to sleep to save battery power? I've not downloaded any apps to interfere with power management yet etc. so I'm just on OEM settings.
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
This is more of a development forum than anything, so most of the folks are running custom ROM's here. But you'll still find knowledgeable folks when it comes to stock ROM.
I would try going to settings and at the bottom of the menu is a software update option. Some folks are getting 2.3.6 rolled out to them so it couldn't hurt to check and see if it's available for you right now.
Otherwise, you might try un-pairing the bluetooth connection, reboot and then try making a new pair?
Good luck.
To OP, sorry I don't have a solution for you. But I gotta tell ya, the bluetooth on this phone is pretty crappy, I'm hoping the ICS will fix a lot of Bluetooth bugs. I have an issue connecting with my Bluetooth Music Reciever (which is plugged into the AUX). I have a 2008 MB C300 and the Bluetooth wors about 95% of the time.
By the way Nice ride. RS4, same engine as the Audi R8.
Jamolah said:
To OP, sorry I don't have a solution for you. But I gotta tell ya, the bluetooth on this phone is pretty crappy, I'm hoping the ICS will fix a lot of Bluetooth bugs. I have an issue connecting with my Bluetooth Music Reciever (which is plugged into the AUX). I have a 2008 MB C300 and the Bluetooth wors about 95% of the time.
By the way Nice ride. RS4, same engine as the Audi R8.
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thanks for nothing guys. this place sucks
just messing. Sorry, I didn't quite grasp that this was the premier developer forum vs. users shooting the **** about their phones. A buddy referred me over here when I told him about the problem.
Yeah, I've heard a few complaints about the bluetooth similar to yours Jamolah. Some guys complain that it only connects once in a while, so 95% of the time is pretty good! Mine connects right away every time which is nice...but the constant disconnect/connect/disconnect routine gets real old, and results in me turning bluetooth off. Unfortunately then you have to turn it on to use it etc.
Anyway, I'll keep trying for a solution to my seemingly unique problem and will see about an update to ICS when its available. Quite a different world, the android world (vs. blackberry or iPhone where everything's so closed and limited and simple).
Thanks for the input guys.
Hi,
if you keep your android running with the navigation app (preventing standby) do you still experience disconnects? If this helps you can try my app "BluetoothKeepalive" from the market, it automatically prevents android standby when being connected via bluetooth.
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...Alex
I am pleased to report that the phone now works flawlessly with my Audi's bluetooth.
The solution? Ice Cream Sandwich / 4.0, the latest operating system available for my phone.
I upgraded the phone to ICS, and it immediately began co-operating with the bluetooth.
I purchased the S7 hoping to utilize my head unit on my 2014 Honda Civic. I installed RockScout to ensure SOMETHING would show up and it did. I installed Car Mode through the Galaxy app store, and the app shows up under the Mirrorlink "menu" in settings under MirrorLink applications. One would think that this would mean it should show up on the car's screen when connected, but alas it does not.
Is there something I'm missing? Has anyone else been able to get this to work?
solved... somewhat
So I found a solution for those who may be having the same issue.
--- I guess I can't post links yet because I'm so new.. go to youtube and use this video id to watch: xEaR97-ETeM ---
surprisingly, this seems to have made the car mode work for me.
Perform the steps shown in the video,
Open Car Mode on your phone
Connect the phone to the car via USB
Select one of the available MirrorLink apps (in my case it was Rock Scout)
The chosen app will open and the Car Mode nav bar will appear on the left. Now you can just hit it's home button and you're taken to Car Mode.
Now I need to figure out how to get Google Maps to work on Car Mode. Currently, it looks like it only supports navigation apps that Mirror Link supports
(I'm assuming due a head-unit-display-UI not being available on Google Maps.. probably legal reasons there)
What is the title of the youtube video? I tried your link and it did not work out for me.
When I connect the Galaxy S7 to my stereo, the Samsung automatically locks on the Mirrorlink connection screen, it will not let me navigate way.
iroky2000 said:
What is the title of the youtube video? I tried your link and it did not work out for me.
When I connect the Galaxy S7 to my stereo, the Samsung automatically locks on the Mirrorlink connection screen, it will not let me navigate way.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xEaR97-ETeM
still this is strange, car mode is visible under mirrorlink certifications yet it is not visible when phone is connected to car radio
Having the same problem. 2016 Subaru Crosstrek with factory head unit. Couple mirror link apps are working fine but car mode does not show up on the head unit at all. Really want it so I can use google maps on the bigger screen.
Running a Sony XAV-601BT and same issue. It shows as connected (however get a USB device not recognized error), tried the tricks above and no dice Really disappointed so far, as my old Z2 worked fine.
Found some info in the Subaru forums. Sounds like MirrorLink 1.1 is more strict about what it allows to display. So 1.0 just kinda mirrored everything, 1.1 actually checks to make sure you don't wiggle your way into another app. Since Car Mode isn't allowed by the car, even though its MirrorLink certified, it gets blocked... Sigh...
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Found some info in the Subaru forums. Sounds like MirrorLink 1.1 is more strict about what it allows to display. So 1.0 just kinda mirrored everything, 1.1 actually checks to make sure you don't wiggle your way into another app. Since Car Mode isn't allowed by the car, even though its MirrorLink certified, it gets blocked... Sigh...
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Yes, MirrorLink 1.1 also requires each specific app to be certified before it can be displayed. I don't think Google is going to support this ever, since they are pushing their own Android Auto.
Would LOVE to see a workaround for this, purchased a mirrorlink addon for my Pioneer AVH-X3600BHS and it doesnt work properly grrr
Grrr "Smartphone Not Compatible" when trying to connect Samsung Galaxy s7 to Honda Civic 2016...Applications are certified, USB in MTP mode but it just does not work...
I've only got this to work with HTC phones. See my video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhFsBz31-qU
There are other videos on youtube as well . . all using HTC phones.
I've tried my process on a couple nexus devices and samsung devices, they don't work.
Something about the HTC mirrorlink technology thats works perfectly... EVERYTHING works.
So . . . i'm currently stuck using a cheap HTC 626s phone because it works so well with my 2014 Civic si head unit.
Currently looking for a used HTC m9 or 10 so I can have a beefier phone but still retain the mirrorlink functionality.
This only worked for me so far when the ROM is stock. Dunno if has something to do with the other ROMs being rooted.. Researching, because I'd like to have a custom ROM with root AND this working.
I have a pioneer nex and a galaxy s7. The online way i found to conecct was installing sygic car Navigation, the app works with mirrorlink so it opens on the hu, then i just exit the app and boom full mirroing, the only problem is that the Phone stays locked while conected.
etasso said:
I have a pioneer nex and a galaxy s7. The online way i found to conecct was installing sygic car Navigation, the app works with mirrorlink so it opens on the hu, then i just exit the app and boom full mirroing, the only problem is that the Phone stays locked while conected.
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Do all your buttons work properly, like the the back button? On Appradio 4 with my s7 edge, I can only hit the home button which takes me back to rock scout. I haven't tried sygic
sebring003 said:
Do all your buttons work properly, like the the back button? On Appradio 4 with my s7 edge, I can only hit the home button which takes me back to rock scout. I haven't tried sygic
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In mine only the back button of the hu is shown, the others are missing too, so i ve installed a program to simulate the buttons, its called Simple Control.
I've heard that the pioneer is easy to hack, but was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Linux that these seem to run? Is there a way to trick the car head unit to allow any device with a custom rom to connect to mirrorlink 1.1?
My mass storage device is recognised but the internal SD card in MTP mode isn't. Does Sygic App allow it to connect regardless?
Anyone has skills how to mod car mode app, so it works like RockScout. Apparently it only works on VW mirorlink radios, I have a Subaru with the 7" Mirrorink 1.1 inch unit and it would be nice if this software barrier can be "corrected". I have seen it show car mode when exiting the RockScout app, so I know it works, just that its blocked.
There is a way to root the phone and then install an app that runs car mode, but this doens't work in 1.1 either. I have heard that someone was running CM mod with full mirroring. Any thoughts? There must be a way in Linux to connect and change the connect settings through the app? Is it it android specifiic ie version?
Jstylen said:
Having the same problem. 2016 Subaru Crosstrek with factory head unit. Couple mirror link apps are working fine but car mode does not show up on the head unit at all. Really want it so I can use google maps on the bigger screen.
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I have the same vehicle. So frustrating to have a brand new car with a perfectly decent screen built in (picture of backup cam looks pretty good) and no ability to take advantage of it. They want us to pay however many thousand dollars more to use their navigation system, which I'm sure sucks out of the box and will no doubt be useless in 1-2 years anyway. It would be SO MUCH SAFER if they let us just mirror the friggin screen. You KNOW it's not that compatibility is complicated. Dicks. (I love my Subaru otherwise )
I have an (Auto)Pumpkin PX5 unit running MTCE_LM_V2.81_1 firmware (Oreo) and I can't get the damn thing to record video with any dashcam apps other than the stock "DVR" app that came pre-installed. They all preview just fine but as soon as I hit record the unit freezes then reboots.
This unit is replacing an older similar unit (RK3188) which I used for a couple of years with a camera I have installed in my car - I know the camera works and I know the SD Cards work as I used them with the old unit.
I've tried saving to numerous locations with all the various programs hoping that maybe one of my SD cards had gone bad, I've tried the 3 different USB ports available on the unit, different camera orientations, volume on/off, GPS tracking on/off, I've tried literally everything I can think of - including searching threads the internet for a few hours now.
Anyone else having similar issues? Or better yet, can anyone else confirm they have this working somewhere?
It won't work, I tried every app I could find and the only one that works is the built in one.
Yes. That's why I choosed to buy a stand alone dashcam instead of a simple usb cam. It's a lilttle more expensive (not too much, in my case), but it offers more functionality, like the crucial g-sensor for automatic fixing of recordings in case of a crash, not possible with our head units that lacks a gyroscope... Stand alone dash cam also doesn't slow down the head unit with background recording activity and if you (like I did) buy a wifi model, you can also manage it from the head unit anyway, simply installing the specific manufacturer's app on it! Last thing, I powered my dash cam directly from one of the USB ports on the back of my head unit, so it's swiched on and off automatically by the car and the installation is super clean without any wire in sight. I'm using a YI Mini Dash Cam, by the way.
Just a heads-up that I tried installing Hal9k's ROM 3 (https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...nt/rom-hal9k-rom-3-mtcd-e-head-units-t3847477) in order to try to resolve the recording issue and, while I do enjoy a few features the custome ROM has brought along with it, it did not resolve the issue. I am guessing that it is a firmware issue of some nature and we're just going to have to wait and see what else might come-about to fix it.
see if this helps
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...droid-8-px5-mtcelmv2-881-vw-multiple-t3884665
Check out ht***play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shenyaocn.android.usbcamera
Been using for month it auto starts every time.
It seems that Android Auto (including wireless via Motorola M1) works flawlessly for a few days after setting it up.
Once it enters the "looking for Android Auto" mode there's no other way than removing cache and app settings and establishing the phone -car connection from scratch. And after doing so, it will work for a few days until it starts looking and not connecting again.
Is this a known issue? Is this specific to the wireless adapter? Once the error occurs, wired connection doesn't help.
I also have the AAWireless device somewhere and I'll have a look.
Check the Android Auto forums, maybe some info there...
Android Auto General
General discussion about Google's Android Auto.
forum.xda-developers.com
My wife and I have been using wireless (and wired) Android Auto in our car with the P7P for three weeks with no issues like this. Our car's head unit doesn't have native wireless AA, though - we're using AAWireless. Could be just the head unit or the car needs a firmware update (my car has occasionally received one when I have it connected to my home's Wi-Fi).
roirraW edor ehT said:
My wife and I have been using wireless (and wired) Android Auto in our car with the P7P for three weeks with no issues like this. Our car's head unit doesn't have native wireless AA, though - we're using AAWireless. Could be just the head unit or the car needs a firmware update (my car has occasionally received one when I have it connected to my home's Wi-Fi).
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I didn't have these issues with my old Huawei.
domi_niku said:
I didn't have these issues with my old Huawei.
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I've noticed very different Android Auto experiences with the same phone but different car brands before. I've used Android Auto in either 4 cars so far, two of them rentals. I believe my rental VW's Android Auto was horrendously slow and hard to get the touchscreen to respond, whatever the next rental was, was fine. Chevy and Subaru have been fine, too, although my Chevy Android Auto experience seemed better than Subaru, but the Subaru is acceptable.
Hi, I have a Chinese android head unit, I've fitted it in my van, all good apart from the one thing I wanted...Android Auto. Allegedly it's come with Android Auto installed. My phone and cable work fine in my car, and Auto connect to Android Auto, but not on this Android head unit I've fitted. I naively thought I could plug my phone in and it automatically start up but nothing happens, everything else on the head unit, I've worked out, and is fine. It's probably a set up problem, I'm wondering about an APL file, but I just don't know what to do and the instructions that came with it are not much help, I would appreciate a point in the right direction pls
Scrapman326 said:
Hi, I have a Chinese android head unit, I've fitted it in my van, all good apart from the one thing I wanted...Android Auto. Allegedly it's come with Android Auto installed. My phone and cable work fine in my car, and Auto connect to Android Auto, but not on this Android head unit I've fitted. I naively thought I could plug my phone in and it automatically start up but nothing happens, everything else on the head unit, I've worked out, and is fine. It's probably a set up problem, I'm wondering about an APL file, but I just don't know what to do and the instructions that came with it are not much help, I would appreciate a point in the right direction pls
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I meant APK file, I've seen them but don't know what to do (if that is the issue)
Is it an FYT unit. Post Android system information including MCU version
@marchnz is right. Tell us what you have. There are a lot of different units.
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I meant APK file, I've seen them but don't know what to do (if that is the issue)
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It does not work automatically on these Chinese head utnits.
You first have to pair it to bluetooth.
Then you connect it via USB.
Then you start the z-link or carlink app, whatever it is called on your unit (and that is why we need to know what your unit is).
Then it should work.
surfer63 said:
@marchnz is right. Tell us what you have. There are a lot of different units.
It does not work automatically on these Chinese head utnits.
You first have to pair it to bluetooth.
Then you connect it via USB.
Then you start the z-link or carlink app, whatever it is called on your unit (and that is why we need to know what your unit is).
Then it should work.
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Thanks, I’ll find the Android version and MCU (whatever that is), bare with me, thanks for the response, Bluetooth is paired, I can make calls via the head unit that way, and I connect via USB just as I do in my car, I haven’t seen a link for zlink or the android auto logo ?, all my phone does when I plug in is charge, there are two usb sockets on the back of the unit, 4 wire and five wire, my DAB aerial is plugged in the 4 wire and is working ok, my phone is in the five wire USB, I did swap them round , it made no difference, I’ll come back with MCU and Android version, thanks again, it’s a Brosmartek XRC-T3 06FuTe (that’s exactly what’s on the box) if that helps. I’ve found previously that purchases such as this come with very, very basic instructions, virtually zero.
If I search on your Brosmartek XRC-T3, the adds say you need to download the EasyConnect.apk. Did you do that?
surfer63 said:
@marchnz is right. Tell us what you have. There are a lot of different units.
It does not work automatically on these Chinese head utnits.
You first have to pair it to bluetooth.
Then you connect it via USB.
Then you start the z-link or carlink app, whatever it is called on your unit (and that is why we need to know what your unit is).
Then it should work.
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Hi, I got it sorted, I hot spotted the unit off my phone and updated it, then I thought about z-link that you mentioned and recalled seeing Tlink5 ... I went into settings and changed from Google maps to the mysterious Tlink5 and hey presto...Tlink5 is required for Carplay and Android Auto. Everything is good now, such a shame that it's not in the instructions, then again what little instructions there was , was no help. Thanks for all your help, it was the Z-link mention that just got me wondering. "Tlink5"... who would have thought it.