Audi/Android Interface Units

[a4android]

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[a4android]

Daniel, any progress yet on the serial bluetooth?

Any update on your PB issue? Battery replaced?

Heard someone had the issue but carista cleared it for him.

[a4android]

Hi
I have received the 7'' model, but would like a few questions answered before I take it to be installed.

1. I have concert radio that has cd/sd button, not media button, and no aux port or ami. Will rsnav be able to connect audio properly to my system? I've read about some problems on devices with cd/sd button, aux not working even after being enabled.
2. If I set concert as default in the settings, would the music from concert radio start playing when I start ignition like it does now, or does it have to wait for rsnav to boot up fully?
3. If I set the concert to be default, does it show the stock picture right away, or is the switching done by an app only, so it has to boot up fully before you can switch between concert display and rsnav display?
4. I saw somewhere in the thread that you don't need a coin battery mod for the clock since april 2nd. Since my unit was shipped on april 10th, does that mean it has a coin battery inside or some other way of keeping the clock from resetting?
5. If the wheel buttons are disabled in rsnav settings, do the buttons work on the concert before rsnav boots up fully, or only after it's booted?

I will answer this sometime tomorrow. Now 2:40 AM. Doctor says my blood pressure is too high so i need to take care. Lol.

[whity]

Slowly, but getting there.
Only problem left is connecting both obd ii and smart phone at the same time.

Great news, would it be possible to test it out for some users that don't use the phone bluetooth (like myself) in the future?

[a4android]

Great news, would it be possible to test it out for some users that don't use the phone bluetooth (like myself) in the future?

That's what i just ordered them. When i have it you will have it.

[whity]

Any update on your PB issue? Battery replaced?

Heard someone had the issue but carista cleared it for him.

I ordered a new battery on Friday (there is no stock), hopefully I can get it this week.

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That's what i just ordered them. When i have it you will have it.

Awesome, thanks Daniel

[nelsonlye]

I will answer this sometime tomorrow. Now 2:40 AM. Doctor says my blood pressure is too high so i need to take care. Lol.

Better take good care yourself my friend.

[darkeagle]

Hello Daniel
I received the items during last week but since I was out I just opened the package today (Audi A4B8 MMI3G+ version 8.8" display).
From a first impression is seems that you sent me a version of the plastic with an embedded flasher button… I need (as I specified in the order) to use my original flasher button since it have the original OEM light….
Please advise me how I can solve this first issue because I would like to mount the items asap
Thanks!

[briceportier]

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Sweeeeeet

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[djsp00kyk]

Daniel, is there an app that goes along with the dash cam? Also, I had a hard time getting my humidity sensor in, are there different models for those with this sensor?

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[a4android]

Daniel, is there an app that goes along with the dash cam? Also, I had a hard time getting my humidity sensor in, are there different models for those with this sensor?

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Final cam is the app.
Also for the rain sensor, unless you told us wrong year, we've sent you right one. Prefacelift is different from facelift for the dash can.

[djsp00kyk]

Final cam is the app.
Also for the rain sensor, unless you told us wrong year, we've sent you right one. Prefacelift is different from facelift for the dash can.

It fits the rain sensor, it's just the humidity sensor that doesn't have an actual spot in the camera. Also, I pm'd you a video of my center speaker going crazy, hoping that you have an idea of what to check to fix it.

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[a4android]

It fits the rain sensor, it's just the humidity sensor that doesn't have an actual spot in the camera. Also, I pm'd you a video of my center speaker going crazy, hoping that you have an idea of what to check to fix it.

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Plug 3.5mm plugs tight.

Humidity sensor? Can you send me a photo?

[djsp00kyk]

Plug 3.5mm plugs tight.

Humidity sensor? Can you send me a photo?

I'll send a picture once I take it back apart.

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[natsumi]

Does the 8.8" fit a facelift (2013) A5 too? I don't see the noise isolator as an accessory anymore, is that not needed?

[HenrikOen]

Final cam is the app.
Also for the rain sensor, unless you told us wrong year, we've sent you right one. Prefacelift is different from facelift for the dash can.

I told you my year of car in the notes when I buyed and in e-mail, but it was not made so it fitted properly.. I had to just put it in somehow and it fitted.. But yes, I think I got the wrong one even when I informed good what year my car was.

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[HenrikOen]

Here is 4 pictures of the humidity sensor that was not made any place for.. I struggled with that one to make it fit.
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[WTPThom]

Here is 4 pictures of the humidity sensor that was not made any place for.. I struggled with that one to make it fit.

Hi ! Do you have a picture of how you made it fit into the dashcam? I bought a similar one and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have the same problem. Thanks :)

[elscotto80]

Here is 4 pictures of the humidity sensor that was not made any place for.. I struggled with that one to make it fit.
20180322_195315.jpeg20180322_192911.jpeg20180322_192903.jpeg20180322_192847.jpeg

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Pictures do not work.

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[sydney5_]

A reminder.

I will answer this sometime tomorrow. Now 2:40 AM. Doctor says my blood pressure is too high so i need to take care. Lol.

I have received the 7'' model, but would like a few questions answered before I take it to be installed.

1. I have concert radio that has cd/sd button, not media button, and no aux port or ami. Will rsnav be able to connect audio properly to my system? I've read about some problems on devices with cd/sd button, aux not working even after being enabled.
2. If I set concert as default in the settings, would the music from concert radio start playing when I start ignition like it does now, or does it have to wait for rsnav to boot up fully?
3. If I set the concert to be default, does it show the stock picture right away, or is the switching done by an app only, so it has to boot up fully before you can switch between concert display and rsnav display?
4. I saw somewhere in the thread that you don't need a coin battery mod for the clock since april 2nd. Since my unit was shipped on april 10th, does that mean it has a coin battery inside or some other way of keeping the clock from resetting?
5. If the wheel buttons are disabled in rsnav settings, do the buttons work on the concert before rsnav boots up fully, or only after it's booted?

[djsp00kyk]

Hi ! Do you have a picture of how you made it fit into the dashcam? I bought a similar one and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have the same problem. Thanks :)

I don't have pictures, but I kind of just stuffed it in the space behind the camera. I think I will end up modifying its position later because it isn't facing the vent hole the way it sits at the moment.

[soundwave]

Finally managed to get Android Auto working in Singapore!! Deleted data/cache for AA & PlayStore. Setup US account for PlayStore and updated AA.





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[sickday]

@ Daniel:
a friedly reminder: LTE -> Software or Hardware update? Do you have an update?

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I don't know the detail yet if it's firmware or hardware. I will confirm when I know more.

[WTPThom]

I don't have pictures, but I kind of just stuffed it in the space behind the camera. I think I will end up modifying its position later because it isn't facing the vent hole the way it sits at the moment.

No problem, thanks anyway ! I was a bit worried about the metal contact on the top, still good to know that it may fit :)

[soundwave]

Help needed on AutoPlay (USB dongle) : How do you persist the setting to “Allow the app to access the usb device”?

It keeps asking me after boot up on a daily basis.







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[a4android]

@ Daniel:
a friedly reminder: LTE -> Software or Hardware update? Do you have an update?

Just confirmed Band 20 Support is doable with current hardware by the mean of a software update.

[a4android]

Help needed on AutoPlay (USB dongle) : How do you persist the setting to “Allow the app to access the usb device”?

It keeps asking me after boot up on a daily basis.







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I have no idea why the dongle maker is not fixing this issue forever. For myself, I just deactivated auto start and just run autoplay app when needed. Also, press ok two times and reconnect usb again... Sigh.

[soundwave]

Right, I was suspecting it’s the dongle issue. It’s abit annoying but not end of the world.

Thanks for clarifying.

I have no idea why the dongle maker is not fixing this issue forever. For myself, I just deactivated auto start and just run autoplay app when needed. Also, press ok two times and reconnect usb again... Sigh.

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[mroberte]

Does this system have a normal Bluetooth and allows you to hook any BT device to it?

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[a4android]

Does this system have a normal Bluetooth and allows you to hook any BT device to it?

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Yes and no.
It has the normal bluetooth module, but we refitted the software to support A2DP sink, HFP sink as a 'receiver'.
It's why we are yet to support OBD II perfectly as we are the pioneers who is doing this approach.
Nevertheless, when we allow normal BT & A2DP(music) sink at the same time, there will be too much interference and music quality issue as the rf gets too crowded.
So, what I am telling you is, no it won't stay connected like normal BT as our custom app will constantly kill the normal BT requests in order to use most of the RF for A2DP, HFP,
but we are also exploring the option of allowing the both with minimal loss. So, it may be possible in future firmware, but not now.

[mroberte]

Yes and no.
It has the normal bluetooth module, but we refitted the software to support A2DP sink, HFP sink as a 'receiver'.
It's why we are yet to support OBD II perfectly as we are the pioneers who is doing this approach.
Nevertheless, when we allow normal BT & A2DP(music) sink at the same time, there will be too much interference and music quality issue as the rf gets too crowded.
So, what I am telling you is, no it won't stay connected like normal BT as our custom app will constantly kill the normal BT requests in order to use most of the RF for A2DP, HFP,
but we are also exploring the option of allowing the both with minimal loss. So, it may be possible in future firmware, but not now.

That's good to know, I just want to be able to use obd2 pids so I could use torque, BT 10hz gps or my ethanol analyzer.

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[subzeroes]

Right, I was suspecting it’s the dongle issue. It’s abit annoying but not end of the world.

Thanks for clarifying.








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Hi Bro,
Beside the problem you mentioned... is the device working great with your ride in Singapore? Which unit are yours? A4 7" or 8.8"?

thanks.

Kim.

[soundwave]

Hi hi bro,

I bought the 7" MMI 3G model, which is the only screen size made available for RHD. Engaged an audio installer to fix it up for me within 2 hours below $100.

Yes it works well in Singapore. I'm an Android noob, so it took me awhile more to figure out how to use. 4G/LTE Starhub tick, Carplay tick, Android Auto (with some tinkering", audio via MMI AUX tick, Spotify tick, Waze/Google map tick, GPS location is generally ok, but jumps around from time to time around.

The UX is smooth and feels fast, though it could further be polished to the Audi new UI.

Did my first firmware upgrade over the weekend, phew it was a smooth process which took 25 mins.


Thanks,
Jasman

Hi Bro,
Beside the problem you mentioned... is the device working great with your ride in Singapore? Which unit are yours? A4 7" or 8.8"?

thanks.

Kim.

[JoeJoeJoe]

So I've been using the unit for a while now and it works "well", except for a recurring bug in which the display keeps switching to the MMI interface. It seems to happen at random times, but quite often. I can make it stop by pressing the "car" button and then tapping the screen, so it seems like a firmware bug.

I've uploaded a video of it here.

In a separate issue, I'm a little disappointed with how little integration there is with the MMI. As I understand it there's really no reason why we couldn't make better use of more of the MMI buttons on the center console. I made this thing:



Notably:

- A bunch of buttons are unused. They just switch over to the MMI interface which you'll very rarely want to do. It would be much more useful to tie a media player app to the "media" button, for instance. Or a podcast player to the "radio" button or something. Alternatively they could all map to function keys like F13, F14 etc., and then Android could map those to app launchers.

- The prev/next buttons could easily map to the standard skip back/fwd media keys, allowing basic control of the current media player without using the touch screen.

- Left/right isn't enough to control most apps, but adding up/down would make a huge difference. And since those buttons aren't used for anything anyway, well...

- Home and app switcher buttons are obviously useful. Currently there is no way to return to the home screen from e.g. Google Maps without either reaching over to touch the screen or exiting Maps altogether with the "return"/Back button.

It would of course be extra awesome if everything could be configured per application. E.g. when the foreground app is Google Maps the left and right keys aren't useful, so if instead the center encoder was mapped to menu+I and menu+O, you could use the encoder wheel to zoom in and out, similar to how the regular MMI navigation works.

I'd be happy to help with some of this, but the way it seems to be implemented, it involves changes to the MCU firmware. Source code for the Android system image isn't enough.

@Daniel: Did you got some answers from your devs about this?

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[nelsonlye]

Drove all day yesterday no issues after removing the second screen protector and cleaning.

No idea there was a second screen protector never noticed it haha...
But so far so good

Thanks for the help

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Guess my turn having the same issue. Whereby it keep on pop up to main screen or home screen..

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[a4android]

@Daniel: Did you got some answers from your devs about this?

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Just disable parking key from realsun setting unless you have actually OEM backup cam.

[tekkai]

Just disable parking key from realsun setting unless you have actually OEM backup cam.

@daniel
I think he meant more regarding the button config

[JoeJoeJoe]

Just disable parking key from realsun setting unless you have actually OEM backup cam.

I meant the button mapping. Not the bug :)

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[a4android]

I meant the button mapping. Not the bug :)

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They are looking at the suggestion.

[a4android]

This is no magic. You can also do like this if you get it installed properly (and, if and only if we send you perfectly working device... I feel sorry for few who got a defective unit)

BTTF title is played over Android Auto's USB sound transfer so the music quality is much more superior. The smartphone mirrored music video is the Bluetooth music streaming to RSNAV device.