anyone getting the grom vline?
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Hello Grom,
I've been waiting for the VLINE to be compatible with Google's AndroidAuto app for awhile now, and as of a 3 weeks ago (1-23-17, exactly), was told that before the summer of 2017 Grom would have a Bluetooth calling feature software update available. Not a full fledged AndroidAuto type app, just the ability to place and receive calls through the VLINE unit. I think I'd be happy with that ability. So after your response to my inquiry, and although not feeling very optimistic, I figured let's give it the benefit of the doubt. The attached pix's are the result of trying to download the app from Google Play Store onto the Grom VLINE. I tried 2 or 3 times, but it appears to me anyway, that it's still not compatible. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong. Is there a different version available some where other than Play Store. Please advise.
Thanks.
I've been waiting for the VLINE to be compatible with Google's AndroidAuto app for awhile now, and as of a 3 weeks ago (1-23-17, exactly), was told that before the summer of 2017 Grom would have a Bluetooth calling feature software update available. Not a full fledged AndroidAuto type app, just the ability to place and receive calls through the VLINE unit. I think I'd be happy with that ability. So after your response to my inquiry, and although not feeling very optimistic, I figured let's give it the benefit of the doubt. The attached pix's are the result of trying to download the app from Google Play Store onto the Grom VLINE. I tried 2 or 3 times, but it appears to me anyway, that it's still not compatible. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong. Is there a different version available some where other than Play Store. Please advise.
Thanks.
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Hello Grom,
I've been waiting for the VLINE to be compatible with Google's AndroidAuto app for awhile now, and as of a 3 weeks ago (1-23-17, exactly), was told that before the summer of 2017 Grom would have a Bluetooth calling feature software update available. Not a full fledged AndroidAuto type app, just the ability to place and receive calls through the VLINE unit. I think I'd be happy with that ability. So after your response to my inquiry, and although not feeling very optimistic, I figured let's give it the benefit of the doubt. The attached pix's are the result of trying to download the app from Google Play Store onto the Grom VLINE. I tried 2 or 3 times, but it appears to me anyway, that it's still not compatible. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong. Is there a different version available some where other than Play Store. Please advise.
Thanks.
I've been waiting for the VLINE to be compatible with Google's AndroidAuto app for awhile now, and as of a 3 weeks ago (1-23-17, exactly), was told that before the summer of 2017 Grom would have a Bluetooth calling feature software update available. Not a full fledged AndroidAuto type app, just the ability to place and receive calls through the VLINE unit. I think I'd be happy with that ability. So after your response to my inquiry, and although not feeling very optimistic, I figured let's give it the benefit of the doubt. The attached pix's are the result of trying to download the app from Google Play Store onto the Grom VLINE. I tried 2 or 3 times, but it appears to me anyway, that it's still not compatible. Can you tell me what I am doing wrong. Is there a different version available some where other than Play Store. Please advise.
Thanks.
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I did a google search for the apk, downloaded, installed it, but uninstalled it. If I remember correctly the resolution is too small to properly display it. I don't really remember what the problem was, but I do remember that when I checked it was basically useless.Don't know if any newer version of the Android Auto are out there that might run better on the Vline now.
I did the same about a month ago with the same result, useless. After getting that post from Grom, 2 days ago I was optimistic about his post. As I said, I immediately tried downloading the app and now it states that it's not compatible and won't even allow a download. Not sure why he's making a statement like that. Has anyone tried the Headunit Reloaded app, referenced by specONE https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...b.xxy.hr&hl=en yesterday (2/9/17)?
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You might want to try out installing Headunit Reloaded app on the Vline
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gb.xxy.hr&hl=en
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gb.xxy.hr&hl=en
I just updated to v26 and the system still gets boot loops. Reverse track works now and I get title art but if I hit reverse track on the steering wheel too many times in a row, BT will force close and won't the BT operations won't restart itself unless I reboot the entire system. Initial opinion: Really not much improvement. Will continue to play with this version.
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I suggest using 3rd party apk downloads and side installing it.
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/android-auto/
There will be no way for Android Auto (server version) to work on VLine in the current state as it requires full featured Bluetooth stack (SPP/A2DP/HFP) and other things to be supported. We were told by Google around 1.5years ago that AA will be available via USB streaming, but since then no more official confirmations on pure USB implementation (the way CP is working). No support (library) for integrators like us (they claim no resources for that).
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/android-auto/
There will be no way for Android Auto (server version) to work on VLine in the current state as it requires full featured Bluetooth stack (SPP/A2DP/HFP) and other things to be supported. We were told by Google around 1.5years ago that AA will be available via USB streaming, but since then no more official confirmations on pure USB implementation (the way CP is working). No support (library) for integrators like us (they claim no resources for that).
First off let me say that this post is only directed to the support tech who responded to my inquiry posted on 2/8/17. In the past I have posted and given credit to Grom many times for their excellent customer/technical service and support. But I'm having a problem with his product support/information.
Case in point:
On 2/8/17 I asked him, "How long has Android Auto been compatible with the VLINE unit?". On 2/9/17 he responded, "Since Google released it in GP in November". With that info I went on with what amounted to a fools errand of trying to download AndroidAuto from Google Play to the VLINE, resulting in nothing but disappointment and a waste of my time.The fact is that the AndroidAuto app available on Google Play Store now or in the past has never been compatible with the Grom VLINE.
I find his actions to be misleading and detrimental to the credibility of the Grom Company's reputation. As witnessed by the amount of issues the members of this forum are working through regarding the Grom VLINE, all of us here need to believe that the support/guidance supplied by Grom is true and accurate resulting in success.
Now after admitting yesterday that AA is really not compatible with the VLINE he suggests using 3rd party apk downloads and side installing it. Really, a few words of instruction.
If he actually wanted to help all of us android phone users waiting for the ability to place/receive calls through the VLINE, I think his solution, if there really is a solution, needs and warrants a detailed explanation. 3rd party apk downloads?? Side installing it??? Who is he talking to, one of his tech colleagues?? What is a 3rd party apk??? Does he mean an app? And BTW, maybe he could explain side installing. I would not expect him to do my job, don't expect me to do yours.
I think that Grom would consider this feature to be a high priority, and post a step by step video on how to get it up and running immediately.
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The fact is that the AndroidAuto app available on Google Play Store now or in the past has never been compatible with the Grom VLINE.
I find his actions to be misleading and detrimental to the credibility of the Grom Company's reputation. As witnessed by the amount of issues the members of this forum are working through regarding the Grom VLINE, all of us here need to believe that the support/guidance supplied by Grom is true and accurate resulting in success.
I find his actions to be misleading and detrimental to the credibility of the Grom Company's reputation. As witnessed by the amount of issues the members of this forum are working through regarding the Grom VLINE, all of us here need to believe that the support/guidance supplied by Grom is true and accurate resulting in success.
Here is my quote: I suggest using 3rd party apk downloads - apkmirror.com is exactly that. It let you download app directly without using GP app and its built in compatibility checks. The app is downloaded from the same server, same app, same signature. The difference is that you download it first and then install it using built-in package manager. It is called: side loading or manual install..
Hope it is clear now.
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Re: v26 firmware. I did a factory reset, applied the firmware, (played with Head Unit Reloaded by installing GApps, the Reloaded app is really great) did another factory reset because I want a clean system to be a "beta tester" (seriously what a joke) and reconfirmed firmware version in settings. Bugs experience in past two days:
- Boot loops continue immediately upon starting car. One way around it is to turn ignition to accessories for 5 seconds before turning ignition to start.
- Bluetooth connects but sometimes no sound streams through even though the song data gets transferred.
- Reverse track appears to work now but not consistently. It will allow me to reverse track once but no more. If I hit reverse track too many times, the BT operation will error and force close. I can't figure out how to get BT started again without turning system off (turning engine off) as I've tried in vline settings as well as phone BT settings as well as system apps (BT related apps).
- When I'm able to get songs to stream, the song will play somewhere between 45-60 seconds before vline gets a blank screen and reboots. It does not do a boot reloop and will restart into the OS.
- OS will sometimes stay stuck in the BT plugin app and there's no way I'm able to access anything else within OS. It's basically frozen in that screen.
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Hi all,
Just wanted to let you know that I bought a Huawei wingle (USB stick type 4G wifi hotspot, type e8373 ) to work as wifi access point for the vline.
I plugged it in the 12v socket under the arm rest (using a car charger to USB plug) and it works well.
The nice thing is that it activates when I start the car so I don't have to bother activating a wifi hotspot manually.
I subscribed to a cheap 1gb per month data plan which should be sufficient for the way I use the vline (Waze and streaming (Bloomberg) radio)
By the way I'm still waiting for grom to fix the CarPlay phone call echo problem.
good luck all
Just wanted to let you know that I bought a Huawei wingle (USB stick type 4G wifi hotspot, type e8373 ) to work as wifi access point for the vline.
I plugged it in the 12v socket under the arm rest (using a car charger to USB plug) and it works well.
The nice thing is that it activates when I start the car so I don't have to bother activating a wifi hotspot manually.
I subscribed to a cheap 1gb per month data plan which should be sufficient for the way I use the vline (Waze and streaming (Bloomberg) radio)
By the way I'm still waiting for grom to fix the CarPlay phone call echo problem.
good luck all
Last edited by rally333; 02-13-17 at 02:45 PM. Reason: Added Huawei wingle type
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The app is compatible and we verified it with directly downloading and installing the app through direct link to GP skipping GP app. Here is the link: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/android-auto/ Simply follow it and install directly from Google server via File Manager. We will check why exactly GP thinks it is not compatible, but in fact *it is compatible* (except Phone part of course).
Here is my quote: I suggest using 3rd party apk downloads - apkmirror.com is exactly that. It let you download app directly without using GP app and its built in compatibility checks. The app is downloaded from the same server, same app, same signature. The difference is that you download it first and then install it using built-in package manager. It is called: side loading or manual install..
Hope it is clear now.
Here is my quote: I suggest using 3rd party apk downloads - apkmirror.com is exactly that. It let you download app directly without using GP app and its built in compatibility checks. The app is downloaded from the same server, same app, same signature. The difference is that you download it first and then install it using built-in package manager. It is called: side loading or manual install..
Hope it is clear now.
Thanks for responding, unfortunately your response in my case I think is going to generate question after question. That is why I suggested a video, or step by step instructions.
1). Just to get started, am I going to download the apk and eventually AndroidAuto onto my cell phone and use it thru the phone? Or download it to the Grom VLINE and be able to set it up, and access it from an icon on the VLINE.
2). Next which variant of the AndroidAuto apk am I to download?
Thank you
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Just installed the V-Line and very impressed so far. Waze, Pandora, and youtube work flawlessly and very impressed with the voice recognition. The only bug I'm experiencing is when bluetooth streaming from my iPhone. Everything is paired but I will lose audio when streaming.
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2). Next which variant of the AndroidAuto apk am I to download?
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Is it me, or is the "tap SCAN 3 times to access sound menu" option broken? I'm on v25, I'll update tomorrow to see if it works for me on v27.
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Head Unit Reloaded. The [HUR] app is really worth the $8.
BTW, it's really confusing and deceiving when Grom recommends to users to download the AA apk from a 3rd party and sideload it. Doing that is really more like using AA as a vline launcher than using it as an app to cast/project Google Now and compatible apps from your phone onto your navi.
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Grom now has the "Lexus Toyota 2010-2012 GROM VLine Infotainment System Upgrade Video Interface" for pre-ordering..
My only Major issue I have so far with ordering is the "LOW" and outdated hardware specification "Quad Core Cortex-A7 MCU 1.35GHz 1GB RAM, 16GB Flash".
For people with the latest firmware on the hardware "Lexus Toyota 2006-2009", besides the "bugs/issues" what is the performance/user experience/loading like?
Thanks
My only Major issue I have so far with ordering is the "LOW" and outdated hardware specification "Quad Core Cortex-A7 MCU 1.35GHz 1GB RAM, 16GB Flash".
For people with the latest firmware on the hardware "Lexus Toyota 2006-2009", besides the "bugs/issues" what is the performance/user experience/loading like?
Thanks
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Grom now has the "Lexus Toyota 2010-2012 GROM VLine Infotainment System Upgrade Video Interface" for pre-ordering..
My only Major issue I have so far with ordering is the "LOW" and outdated hardware specification "Quad Core Cortex-A7 MCU 1.35GHz 1GB RAM, 16GB Flash".
For people with the latest firmware on the hardware "Lexus Toyota 2006-2009", besides the "bugs/issues" what is the performance/user experience/loading like?
Thanks
My only Major issue I have so far with ordering is the "LOW" and outdated hardware specification "Quad Core Cortex-A7 MCU 1.35GHz 1GB RAM, 16GB Flash".
For people with the latest firmware on the hardware "Lexus Toyota 2006-2009", besides the "bugs/issues" what is the performance/user experience/loading like?
Thanks