Carista app for iOS beta testing [wrench]

[jsh139]

Another nice feature to look into for the tools section Todor would be the ability to see what % the battery is in the car. You can vagcom to see the life remaining on the battery so it should hopefully be possible on Carista.

Since you have a B8 you can do this through the hidden menu in the MMI. Enable the hidden menu via Carista and then check the stickied VCDS thread for the settings in there to change. A new item will show up under the Car menu to show the battery charge level.

[RavinJetta]

Since you have a B8 you can do this through the hidden menu in the MMI. Enable the hidden menu via Carista and then check the stickied VCDS thread for the settings in there to change. A new item will show up under the Car menu to show the battery charge level.

Is this just the battery voltage or the battery % left?

[jsh139]

Is this just the battery voltage or the battery % left?

It's the percent left.

[precinder2]

The battery percentage always shows as 100% so it doesn't seem to serve much of a purpose.

[RavinJetta]

The battery percentage always shows as 100% so it doesn't seem to serve much of a purpose.

Yeah. Got this one working but was more looking for the feature that tells you the health of the battery.

[bknewtype]

does anyone know if the disable LED wink, 100% led DRL, and roll down windows with key fob are for beta users only? I don't see any of those options

[jsh139]

The battery percentage always shows as 100% so it doesn't seem to serve much of a purpose.

Really? That's lame if true. The battery in my car is fairly new, so I wasn't surprised to see it at 100%.

[jsh139]

does anyone know if the disable LED wink, 100% led DRL, and roll down windows with key fob are for beta users only? I don't see any of those options

The wink and roll down windows are in the Pro version. 100% LED needs security access and todor hasn't given a definitive answer on whether or not it will be available.

Wink:

Turn off daytime running lights ("wink") when turn signal is on
YES / NO


Roll-down windows with key fob is more involved. You have to set these settings:

Enable settings for opening/closing windows and sunroof
YES / NO

Open/close windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
YES / NO

Open windows via long-press on remote
YES / NO

Open sunroof via long-press on remote
YES / NO

Open/close windows and sunroof via smart key
YES / NO

Then, after you restart the car, the MMI will display a new section under "Car > Windows" (for B8) or "Settings > Central Locking" (for B8.5). Enable the settings in there.

http://www.caristaapp.com/2015/06/27...a4s4-b8-or-q5/

[bknewtype]

The wink and roll down windows are in the Pro version. 100% LED needs security access and todor hasn't given a definitive answer on whether or not it will be available.

Wink:

Turn off daytime running lights ("wink") when turn signal is on
YES / NO


Roll-down windows with key fob is more involved. You have to set these settings:

Enable settings for opening/closing windows and sunroof
YES / NO

Open/close windows and sunroof via long-press on remote
YES / NO

Open windows via long-press on remote
YES / NO

Open sunroof via long-press on remote
YES / NO

Open/close windows and sunroof via smart key
YES / NO

Then, after you restart the car, the MMI will display a new section under "Car > Windows" (for B8) or "Settings > Central Locking" (for B8.5). Enable the settings in there.

http://www.caristaapp.com/2015/06/27...a4s4-b8-or-q5/

thanks for the response. I have the pro version ( paid 20 ). I don't recall seeing anything to do with windows. which section is that located?

these are the only options I see ( awaiting tapatalk upload )

[jsh139]

thanks for the response. I have the pro version ( paid 20 ). I don't recall seeing anything to do with windows. which section is that located?

these are the only options I see ( awaiting tapatalk upload )

The settings are under Doors / Windows / Remote. You don't see that section?

[bknewtype]

The settings are under Doors / Windows / Remote. You don't see that section?

Nope




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[jsh139]

Nope




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Weird. Sorry, I don't have an answer. I would try contacting Carista directly. And, maybe send them an error report through the app?

[bknewtype]

Weird. Sorry, I don't have an answer. I would try contacting Carista directly. And, maybe send them an error report through the app?

no worries, I appreciate the help

it is weird though, because when I initially ran the app, it gave me little to no options ( after paying for the pro version ). I reinstalled the app and it gave me more ( whatever I posted up above ). not sure why it would behave like that?

also wanted to note that it takes about 15 minutes for the app to read the car. I tried both plugging in the elm first prior to switching the ignition on ( not engine ), and after. same results.

[Reckon]

I have seen on the board that with certain OBDII dongles the app will only read/allow certain menus/functions based on how well it connected to the OBDII dongle. It shouldn't take you 15 minutes to connect or read the car (five minutes at most) which could mean that it is having trouble communicating with your OBDII dongle. Might want to send a trouble report to Carista to see what they say (verify the report via email with them - they are good about answering back)

[todor]

no worries, I appreciate the help

it is weird though, because when I initially ran the app, it gave me little to no options ( after paying for the pro version ). I reinstalled the app and it gave me more ( whatever I posted up above ). not sure why it would behave like that?

also wanted to note that it takes about 15 minutes for the app to read the car. I tried both plugging in the elm first prior to switching the ignition on ( not engine ), and after. same results.

That's not normal. Purchasing Pro doesn't affect the number of available customizations that are shown, it just allows you to CHANGE their values. What kind of OBD adapter are you using? Please go into CUSTOMIZE and when it's done loading, go back one screen, open the slide-out menu from the left and use "Report a problem" to send a report (and note in the comment that you are bknewtype from audizine). Thanks.

[bknewtype]

That's not normal. Purchasing Pro doesn't affect the number of available customizations that are shown, it just allows you to CHANGE their values. What kind of OBD adapter are you using? Please go into CUSTOMIZE and when it's done loading, go back one screen, open the slide-out menu from the left and use "Report a problem" to send a report (and note in the comment that you are bknewtype from audizine). Thanks.

I have already reported the problem last night, but I didn't put my user name :( forgot to

anyways, I tried it again and it was a bit quicker this time. it was still over 5 minutes, but less than 10

still limited on options

I forgot which dongle I used, but it was recommended by a few other users, who had the same one, and had full options, so I don't think its an issue

I have a 2011 a5 btw.

[doug97gxe]

no worries, I appreciate the help

it is weird though, because when I initially ran the app, it gave me little to no options ( after paying for the pro version ). I reinstalled the app and it gave me more ( whatever I posted up above ). not sure why it would behave like that?

also wanted to note that it takes about 15 minutes for the app to read the car. I tried both plugging in the elm first prior to switching the ignition on ( not engine ), and after. same results.

That's not normal. Purchasing Pro doesn't affect the number of available customizations that are shown, it just allows you to CHANGE their values. What kind of OBD adapter are you using? Please go into CUSTOMIZE and when it's done loading, go back one screen, open the slide-out menu from the left and use "Report a problem" to send a report (and note in the comment that you are bknewtype from audizine). Thanks.

I have already reported the problem last night, but I didn't put my user name :( forgot to

anyways, I tried it again and it was a bit quicker this time. it was still over 5 minutes, but less than 10

still limited on options

I forgot which dongle I used, but it was recommended by a few other users, who had the same one, and had full options, so I don't think its an issue

I have a 2011 a5 btw.

i have the same dongle steve has.. its very weird because he told me his takes about 5 - 10 mins to load and mine takes under a min .. i sent him screen shots of my options and i have a whole lot more..

i've also used the same dongle and software on my wife's 2011 A5 and i had all the options as well

I'm starting to wonder if its the phone itself ?? Steve do you have access to another iPhone? or maybe an iPad or iPod with wifi?

I have 2 iPhones but i use the one with the most memory because i figured that would help with performance

[bknewtype]

i have the same dongle steve has.. its very weird because he told me his takes about 5 - 10 mins to load and mine takes under a min .. i sent him screen shots of my options and i have a whole lot more..

i've also used the same dongle and software on my wife's 2011 A5 and i had all the options as well

I'm starting to wonder if its the phone itself ?? Steve do you have access to another iPhone? or maybe an iPad or iPod with wifi?

I have 2 iPhones but i use the one with the most memory because i figured that would help with performance

I do have other ios devices I can try , but I wouldn't be able to use it as I paid for it with my primary iphone ( diff accounts). I could test for the connection speed, but that's not a dire concern. I could live with it as long as I have most options. but fwiw when I tried it last night, it was quicker. under 10 mins, improvement from the other day.

my iphone is freshly restored, I think I have 2 gigs free on it. don't think it should play a part of the connection process though.

[CaptSlow]

I troubleshooted mine a bit. Pressed the start/stop switch twice without ignition, still took a damn long time to connect. Did it again (made it 4 in total), and it was connected pretty quick. Maybe there really is a method of the order

[todor]

I have already reported the problem last night, but I didn't put my user name :( forgot to

anyways, I tried it again and it was a bit quicker this time. it was still over 5 minutes, but less than 10

still limited on options

I forgot which dongle I used, but it was recommended by a few other users, who had the same one, and had full options, so I don't think its an issue

I have a 2011 a5 btw.

I just found your report. Yes, it looks like the app was not able to connect to some of the ECUs, and even with the others, the connection at the hardware level was very flaky. The only thing I can recommend is getting a different hardware adapter, and of course the best choice would be the official Carista OBD adapter: http://www.caristaapp.com/hardware/ (available through Amazon, including with Prime shipping). For iOS users, our adapters have the added benefit of NOT blocking your internet connection (which is what WiFi adapters do).

[14S4GWM]

Car off, door shut, push button twice and it connects instantly for me and takes about a minute to scan. Haven't had an issue yet using the blue dongle for iOS.

[doug97gxe]

I do have other ios devices I can try , but I wouldn't be able to use it as I paid for it with my primary iphone ( diff accounts). I could test for the connection speed, but that's not a dire concern. I could live with it as long as I have most options. but fwiw when I tried it last night, it was quicker. under 10 mins, improvement from the other day.

my iphone is freshly restored, I think I have 2 gigs free on it. don't think it should play a part of the connection process though.

I just found your report. Yes, it looks like the app was not able to connect to some of the ECUs, and even with the others, the connection at the hardware level was very flaky. The only thing I can recommend is getting a different hardware adapter, and of course the best choice would be the official Carista OBD adapter: http://www.caristaapp.com/hardware/ (available through Amazon, including with Prime shipping). For iOS users, our adapters have the added benefit of NOT blocking your internet connection (which is what WiFi adapters do).

Steve send me in pm a non-stalkerish mailing address like work or something.. i will mail you my dongle (yes it does sound kinda sexual)

[bknewtype]

Car off, door shut, push button twice and it connects instantly for me and takes about a minute to scan. Haven't had an issue yet using the blue dongle for iOS.

maybe I get confused when people say push button twice. so I unlock my car. I get my fat ass in. put key in ( is that considered a push?) key in turns on some electronics, pushing it enables the needle to swap, radio to come on, ignition on, and engine is off. is that the 2nd push? or is there another one after that?

[bknewtype]

Steve send me in pm a non-stalkerish mailing address like work or something.. i will mail you my dongle (yes it does sound kinda sexual)

u got it babes. ill try it again later tonight. wanted to do more testing but phone died -_-

[bknewtype]

I just found your report. Yes, it looks like the app was not able to connect to some of the ECUs, and even with the others, the connection at the hardware level was very flaky. The only thing I can recommend is getting a different hardware adapter, and of course the best choice would be the official Carista OBD adapter: http://www.caristaapp.com/hardware/ (available through Amazon, including with Prime shipping). For iOS users, our adapters have the added benefit of NOT blocking your internet connection (which is what WiFi adapters do).

just wanted to note that I got a stabilization error pop up on my dash while attempting to connect

[14S4GWM]

maybe I get confused when people say push button twice. so I unlock my car. I get my fat ass in. put key in ( is that considered a push?) key in turns on some electronics, pushing it enables the needle to swap, radio to come on, ignition on, and engine is off. is that the 2nd push? or is there another one after that?

That would be second push for you. I used the key at first with mine and it was two pushes.

[todor]

just wanted to note that I got a stabilization error pop up on my dash while attempting to connect

That part is normal.

[bknewtype]

That part is normal.

got it, thanks

Steve send me in pm a non-stalkerish mailing address like work or something.. i will mail you my dongle (yes it does sound kinda sexual)

the seller is shipping me a new one, no questions asked :) so ill wait for the new one first

[doug97gxe]

got it, thanks



the seller is shipping me a new one, no questions asked :) so ill wait for the new one first

Ok let me know


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[speed_racer]

Even though I have VCDS/VagCom I went ahead and ordered your dongle. Ill download Carista when my new note 5 arrives today.

Do you guys recommend I stay beta for now? Or go straight to pro?

[bknewtype]

Even though I have VCDS/VagCom I went ahead and ordered your dongle. Ill download Carista when my new note 5 arrives today.

Do you guys recommend I stay beta for now? Or go straight to pro?

I believe even with beta, u still need to go pro to have unlimited features, vs pay per use. beta just allows you to have more options than the standard release. that's to my understanding at least

[speed_racer]

I believe even with beta, u still need to go pro to have unlimited features, vs pay per use. beta just allows you to have more options than the standard release. that's to my understanding at least

So to be clear, I download Carista beta... Upgrade to pro, and Ill have everything everyone else does available to me??

[bknewtype]

So to be clear, I download Carista beta... Upgrade to pro, and Ill have everything everyone else does available to me??

that's how I see it, besides the beta features, which you would sign up for. unless u have something wrong going on, and limited to options like me

I dled the app, and paid for the pro version right away, but do not see the same options as others here claim. might be a fault with my dongle. still troubleshooting it

[DBL R]

That's what worked for me. I plugged in my elm327, connected via wifi (iOS device) it asked if I wanted to upgrade to pro, I turned off my Wi-Fi upgraded to pro turn my Wi-Fi back on and now have full functionality of the app.

[speed_racer]

that's how I see it, besides the beta features, which you would sign up for. unless u have something wrong going on, and limited to options like me

I dled the app, and paid for the pro version right away, but do not see the same options as others here claim. might be a fault with my dongle. still troubleshooting it

Thanks man and good luck !

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[GREYTRACK]

Still looking to brighten LEDs. Love how bright they are in auto but get dim when I turn switch to parking lights.

[VenturiRS]

Still looking to brighten LEDs. Love how bright they are in auto but get dim when I turn switch to parking lights.

+1 here.

For some reason can't get the dash to stay lit even in "off". Will mess around with it some more tomorrow. Definitely loving the roll-down windows with remote. Something I missed from my previous Japanese cars.

PS: todor I sent my information to you.
I also purchased Pro.

[SForePlayin']

Is it possible to do this?

- Fog lights on during the day with DRL's
- Disable amber corner lights next to headlights

If so, how?

Most of the entries are cryptic with no in depth explanation.

Thanks.

[GeoJoe]

Huge shout out for Todor and Carista's customer service! I've been tearing up rotors and pads on the track and it was time to replace the rear pads and rotors.

I have the Pro version and the Carista dongle. Last night around midnight sent an email to get included in beta testing so that I could try out the Parking Brake release. Got up this morning (Saturday!) with an email from Todor and I was good to go for trial purchases.

What I thought was an intimidating job was easy. Ignition on, motor off. Connect the app to the dongle and release the parking brake. Turn off the radio and anything else off so you can hear the motor unwinding for service position.

Wheel off, loosen the two 13mm bolts behind the caliper part that holds the pads. Leave the outer caliper bracket on. Pads should slide out of the clips easily. I also loosened the T30 star screw to swap out the rotors. Rotors came off fine without having to remove the larger caliper bracket.

Then you'll need a piston pusher tool like as seen below. I found mine at O'riellys for $9. Worked great to ease the piston back. You'll need to push it all the way back in if you have new pads for clearance.

Tip 1 - to get the caliper back in with new pads inserted, I needed just a little more slack in my brake line. There's a release of a rubber grommet on the brake line that secures it that gives you this extra length to get the caliper back over the rotor. Remember to reattach it!

Tip 2 - my Audi tech also suggested that I check the wheel speed sensor for any metal shavings that it's designed to pick up. It's found at the 4 o'clock position on the left rear wheel, behind the rotor and opposite for the other side. The wire unclips with a small flathead and then unscrew it with a 5mm Allen wrench. There's a magnetic pin that will slide out and you'll see some shavings that it caught. Wipe those off on a paper towel and reinsert and reattach the wire.

Reassemble it all, using some Locktite on the 13mm bolts. Then back to the app for Parking Brake closure. Worked great!

Only beta feedback I have is that I'd rather not pay $10 every time I have to do this once it's in full release. As I track often and swap out pads as needed. That pay-per-use might suck if it's the business model. For now it's exactly what I needed. Thanks again Carista!

[14S4GWM]

^ you can do both and it list them pretty much just like you typed it. It's easy.