Carlinkit Android Auto Apple Carplay for $319
12-12-20, 02:20 PM
#571
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12-13-20, 05:26 PM
#573
Can anyone shared which bluetooth and wireless network you are connected to when you are connected to Wireless Carplay? Wired CarPlay works for me but not wireless. I updated to 9.2.9.yl.l and 20.11.4.14 but that didn't help.
12-13-20, 05:41 PM
#574
Intermediate
For wireless carplay, wifi is disabled and my bluetooth connects to whatever the module names itself at the setup..'autokit_D12' something like that
12-13-20, 11:23 PM
#575
You connected to "AutoKit_5400" via Bluetooth. It uses this to set up a Wi-Fi connection to your car via "AutoKit_54e9".
Your phone won't show that it is connected to a Wi-Fi network from inside the Wi-Fi settings, but from the settings menu you will see that it is connected to "AutoKit_54e9".
12-14-20, 01:21 AM
#576
Thanks, I figured it out. You can setup wireless carplay devices in the Wireless Dev menu.
You connected to "AutoKit_5400" via Bluetooth. It uses this to set up a Wi-Fi connection to your car via "AutoKit_54e9".
Your phone won't show that it is connected to a Wi-Fi network from inside the Wi-Fi settings, but from the settings menu you will see that it is connected to "AutoKit_54e9".
You connected to "AutoKit_5400" via Bluetooth. It uses this to set up a Wi-Fi connection to your car via "AutoKit_54e9".
Your phone won't show that it is connected to a Wi-Fi network from inside the Wi-Fi settings, but from the settings menu you will see that it is connected to "AutoKit_54e9".
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12-15-20, 12:03 PM
#577
CUST Version updated from 9.2.6.yl.l to 9.2.9.yl.l (from post #546)
MCU Version updated from 20.2.19.18 to 20.11.4.14 (from post #545)
Does anyone know which one of these firmwares control the joystick behavior, or in general, what are the purpose of these two? I did the updates above and the joystick is really buggy and unresponsive now. I'm thinking about rolling back.
MCU Version updated from 20.2.19.18 to 20.11.4.14 (from post #545)
Does anyone know which one of these firmwares control the joystick behavior, or in general, what are the purpose of these two? I did the updates above and the joystick is really buggy and unresponsive now. I'm thinking about rolling back.
Last edited by ericsan13; 12-15-20 at 12:17 PM.
12-17-20, 02:10 AM
#578
Driver School Candidate
Seems like most of you guys here are using Carplay.
Is anyone actually using android auto as a daily driver?
I don't know if I could live with the tradeoff of the stretched screen image.
Using an old/broken iPhone as a slave carplay device seems like an OK idea but that won't allow me to read/reply to WhatsApp on the go.
I just messaged the seller on Aliexpress and they said that the update for android auto full screen scaling will be "in a future update". Whatever that means. Google have allowed it in their API for years now.
Is anyone actually using android auto as a daily driver?
I don't know if I could live with the tradeoff of the stretched screen image.
Using an old/broken iPhone as a slave carplay device seems like an OK idea but that won't allow me to read/reply to WhatsApp on the go.
I just messaged the seller on Aliexpress and they said that the update for android auto full screen scaling will be "in a future update". Whatever that means. Google have allowed it in their API for years now.
12-17-20, 02:23 AM
#579
Seems like most of you guys here are using Carplay.
Is anyone actually using android auto as a daily driver?
I don't know if I could live with the tradeoff of the stretched screen image.
Using an old/broken iPhone as a slave carplay device seems like an OK idea but that won't allow me to read/reply to WhatsApp on the go.
I just messaged the seller on Aliexpress and they said that the update for android auto full screen scaling will be "in a future update". Whatever that means. Google have allowed it in their API for years now.
Is anyone actually using android auto as a daily driver?
I don't know if I could live with the tradeoff of the stretched screen image.
Using an old/broken iPhone as a slave carplay device seems like an OK idea but that won't allow me to read/reply to WhatsApp on the go.
I just messaged the seller on Aliexpress and they said that the update for android auto full screen scaling will be "in a future update". Whatever that means. Google have allowed it in their API for years now.
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12-17-20, 02:37 AM
#580
Driver School Candidate
They have been giving excuses about improving Carlinkit for android auto for a year, basically total BS. The system was designed for Carplay and Android auto was an afterthought. Yeah the old broken iPhone idea won't work so great. the system works best on the newer iphones, plus you need data for it to be useful, not really worth paying a monthly price for a separate mobile hotspot. There are other systems better suited for android auto, like Beatsonic, Grom, or Lsailt.
Quite interesting thread over here regarding these boxes for BMW: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1675929
The OP of that thread has actually found a way to edit the firmware for carlinkit (and other boxes which are pretty much identical) to allow widescreen android auto (with split screen like 2020 lexus android auto) and change the DPI to make it more readable.
He's uploaded the custom firmware but it won't be compatible with lexus units, but it would be interesting to try and get this to work with our units.
12-17-20, 02:44 AM
#581
Yeah, I thought as much. Quite frustrating as those units are a fair bit more expensive.
Quite interesting thread over here regarding these boxes for BMW: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1675929
The OP of that thread has actually found a way to edit the firmware for carlinkit (and other boxes which are pretty much identical) to allow widescreen android auto (with split screen like 2020 lexus android auto) and change the DPI to make it more readable.
He's uploaded the custom firmware but it won't be compatible with lexus units, but it would be interesting to try and get this to work with our units.
Quite interesting thread over here regarding these boxes for BMW: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1675929
The OP of that thread has actually found a way to edit the firmware for carlinkit (and other boxes which are pretty much identical) to allow widescreen android auto (with split screen like 2020 lexus android auto) and change the DPI to make it more readable.
He's uploaded the custom firmware but it won't be compatible with lexus units, but it would be interesting to try and get this to work with our units.
12-29-20, 10:18 PM
#582
Driver School Candidate
Seems like most of you guys here are using Carplay.
Is anyone actually using android auto as a daily driver?
I don't know if I could live with the tradeoff of the stretched screen image.
Using an old/broken iPhone as a slave carplay device seems like an OK idea but that won't allow me to read/reply to WhatsApp on the go.
I just messaged the seller on Aliexpress and they said that the update for android auto full screen scaling will be "in a future update". Whatever that means. Google have allowed it in their API for years now.
Is anyone actually using android auto as a daily driver?
I don't know if I could live with the tradeoff of the stretched screen image.
Using an old/broken iPhone as a slave carplay device seems like an OK idea but that won't allow me to read/reply to WhatsApp on the go.
I just messaged the seller on Aliexpress and they said that the update for android auto full screen scaling will be "in a future update". Whatever that means. Google have allowed it in their API for years now.
They have been giving excuses about improving Carlinkit for android auto for a year, basically total BS. The system was designed for Carplay and Android auto was an afterthought. Yeah the old broken iPhone idea won't work so great. the system works best on the newer iphones, plus you need data for it to be useful, not really worth paying a monthly price for a separate mobile hotspot. There are other systems better suited for android auto, like Beatsonic, Grom, or Lsailt.
Also, the firmware shows the viewable screen dimensions as 232mm x 87mm. Can someone confirm if these dimensions are accurate? I suspect that they are not since AA currently appears stretched based on posts.
Last edited by RMuniz; 12-29-20 at 10:22 PM.
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12-30-20, 06:36 AM
#583
Intermediate
I don't own a lexus, I have a Carlinkit for my BMW, but I modified the Lexus 9.2.9 firmware to show AA in 720p and in the split-screen (https://pressfrom.info/ca/autos/news...-lexus-rx.html) format used for widescreens. PM me if anyone is interested in testing it.
Also, the firmware shows the viewable screen dimensions as 232mm x 87mm. Can someone confirm if these dimensions are accurate? I suspect that they are not since AA currently appears stretched based on posts.
Also, the firmware shows the viewable screen dimensions as 232mm x 87mm. Can someone confirm if these dimensions are accurate? I suspect that they are not since AA currently appears stretched based on posts.
I don't use Android but thank you for contributing! I'm sure this is will help a lot of members! Since you seem a bit more technically inclined with Carlinkit... Do you know why the unit disconnects sometimes from the phone? (iPhone for me). As you can see above a lot of users have been dealing with random disconnects. I don't know if it's the kit or the phone...
Thanks!
12-30-20, 09:26 AM
#584
Driver School Candidate
I don't use Android but thank you for contributing! I'm sure this is will help a lot of members! Since you seem a bit more technically inclined with Carlinkit... Do you know why the unit disconnects sometimes from the phone? (iPhone for me). As you can see above a lot of users have been dealing with random disconnects. I don't know if it's the kit or the phone...
Thanks!
Thanks!
01-13-21, 05:25 AM
#585
Driver School Candidate
Ok so after reading the majority of the thread, to summarise the Carlinkit for GS models using apple CarPlay
1) 2013-15 GS 12.3 inch split screen - has issues with the mouse pointer on the split screen. Also mouse pointer movement is jerky.
2) 2016+ 12.3 inch split screen - generally works well. Mouse pointer generally works well with latest firmware update.
Would that generally sum it up for apple CarPlay on GS models?
I have 2013 GS F sport but with 8 inch screen and premium sound. Do you think I will have any issues seeing as I don’t have split screen??
1) 2013-15 GS 12.3 inch split screen - has issues with the mouse pointer on the split screen. Also mouse pointer movement is jerky.
2) 2016+ 12.3 inch split screen - generally works well. Mouse pointer generally works well with latest firmware update.
Would that generally sum it up for apple CarPlay on GS models?
I have 2013 GS F sport but with 8 inch screen and premium sound. Do you think I will have any issues seeing as I don’t have split screen??
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