Appradio 3 + Unchained + tasker = Awesome
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Appradio 3 + Unchained + tasker = Awesome
I would like to thank Mike @ doubleD mods for answering my questions and help make this install go as smooth as possible. I am using his appradio 3 kit, wiring harness and MHL android kit.
To make my Galaxy Note 2 work with the radio an additional Samsung adapter was necessary.
My phone is rooted allowing me to run unchained (the program that allows the mirroring) and tasker to automate everything with the connection. I also used my root privilages to increase my charge rate from 300ma to a whopping 1500ma when connected via data USB so my phone actually charges when its running a full power and connected.
Hope you guys like!
To make my Galaxy Note 2 work with the radio an additional Samsung adapter was necessary.
My phone is rooted allowing me to run unchained (the program that allows the mirroring) and tasker to automate everything with the connection. I also used my root privilages to increase my charge rate from 300ma to a whopping 1500ma when connected via data USB so my phone actually charges when its running a full power and connected.
Hope you guys like!
Last edited by SinisterC6; Jan 20, 2014 at 08:42 PM.
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Couple questions?
What version of Jelly Bean are you running? The reason I ask is because ever since I updated to 4.3 (Note 2), I have been unable to use the screen standby app.
Also did you plug the usb directly into the radio? (which is how I did it) or did you use the gray box with the pioneer kit? and do you notice a signal loss when you connect the mhl adapter (cord) to the phone? I get or lose 3g signal when I connect the mhl adapter (cord) and was thinking it might be a power issue and might need to add the app you used to increase power.
But having the phone on my stereo does rock
What version of Jelly Bean are you running? The reason I ask is because ever since I updated to 4.3 (Note 2), I have been unable to use the screen standby app.
Also did you plug the usb directly into the radio? (which is how I did it) or did you use the gray box with the pioneer kit? and do you notice a signal loss when you connect the mhl adapter (cord) to the phone? I get or lose 3g signal when I connect the mhl adapter (cord) and was thinking it might be a power issue and might need to add the app you used to increase power.
But having the phone on my stereo does rock
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Speedy
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Thanks a lot man, ill try my best to answer your questions:
I am using one of the rooted roms called whompasaurus, by rooting I am giving permission to do anything in the phone from installing unofficial apps lie the standby app and unchained as well as make changes to the hardware settings of the phone like cpu voltage and charging amperage>
Are you currently rooted?
Also did you plug the usb directly into the radio? (which is how I did it) or did you use the gray box with the pioneer kit? and do you notice a signal loss when you connect the mhl adapter (cord) to the phone? I get or lose 3g signal when I connect the mhl adapter (cord) and was thinking it might be a power issue and might need to add the app you used to increase power.
I didn't see a drastic loss but also wasn't paying attention for it. I have heard of this issue and it i due to the MHL connecttion drawing so much power from the phone.
The radio can charge at a mah of 1000ma while the grey charge can supply 2000ma. When ever you plug in a USB data connection like the MHL the phone limits current draw to 500ma.
I used STWEAKS to take that current limit off and am now able to see 1500ma when connected with a data usb. STWEAKS is another rooted only app.
Are you currently rooted?
Also did you plug the usb directly into the radio? (which is how I did it) or did you use the gray box with the pioneer kit? and do you notice a signal loss when you connect the mhl adapter (cord) to the phone? I get or lose 3g signal when I connect the mhl adapter (cord) and was thinking it might be a power issue and might need to add the app you used to increase power.
The radio can charge at a mah of 1000ma while the grey charge can supply 2000ma. When ever you plug in a USB data connection like the MHL the phone limits current draw to 500ma.
I used STWEAKS to take that current limit off and am now able to see 1500ma when connected with a data usb. STWEAKS is another rooted only app.
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I need to try unchained again with my HDMI Stick, now that everything is working on unchained now..
Just need to finish my HDMI Stick install
Just need to finish my HDMI Stick install
Last edited by -=Jeff=-; Jan 21, 2014 at 09:40 AM.
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Speedy
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Not too much, just the connection and from what I keep reading, Unchained seems to connect better.
I used ARL because ARU was not available.. Also ARL had most everything working, now that ARU does i need to give it a try again
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Thanks a lot man, ill try my best to answer your questions:
I am using one of the rooted roms called whompasaurus, by rooting I am giving permission to do anything in the phone from installing unofficial apps lie the standby app and unchained as well as make changes to the hardware settings of the phone like cpu voltage and charging amperage>
Are you currently rooted?
I didn't see a drastic loss but also wasn't paying attention for it. I have heard of this issue and it i due to the MHL connecttion drawing so much power from the phone.
The radio can charge at a mah of 1000ma while the grey charge can supply 2000ma. When ever you plug in a USB data connection like the MHL the phone limits current draw to 500ma.
I used STWEAKS to take that current limit off and am now able to see 1500ma when connected with a data usb. STWEAKS is another rooted only app.
I am using one of the rooted roms called whompasaurus, by rooting I am giving permission to do anything in the phone from installing unofficial apps lie the standby app and unchained as well as make changes to the hardware settings of the phone like cpu voltage and charging amperage>
Are you currently rooted?
I didn't see a drastic loss but also wasn't paying attention for it. I have heard of this issue and it i due to the MHL connecttion drawing so much power from the phone.
The radio can charge at a mah of 1000ma while the grey charge can supply 2000ma. When ever you plug in a USB data connection like the MHL the phone limits current draw to 500ma.
I used STWEAKS to take that current limit off and am now able to see 1500ma when connected with a data usb. STWEAKS is another rooted only app.
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I'm trying to get my AR3 setup as well. I have the Galaxy S3 Model SPH-L701 Android 4.3. I want to get my phone rooted but I cannot find the correct software for my phone. Is there a good write-up on how to get you phone rooted? I looked on a couple of forums, but couldn’t make it work. A place about 60 miles from me says they will root it for $80. I think I can do it myself if I had the right programs.
After reading this, I guess I will install the grey power box before I put everything back.
Where did you get the Tasker App and the AR Unchained APP?
I found I have to plug the small adapter into the phone then attach the cable from the radio to get it to recognize the phone. That’s about all I can get it to do since my phone is not rooted.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks.
After reading this, I guess I will install the grey power box before I put everything back.
Where did you get the Tasker App and the AR Unchained APP?
I found I have to plug the small adapter into the phone then attach the cable from the radio to get it to recognize the phone. That’s about all I can get it to do since my phone is not rooted.
Any help is appreciated!
Thanks.
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did you mean sph-L710?
before rooting make sure the root method is the correct model/version of your phone.
anyways its a little scary thinking your going to brick your phone and make it unusable. But really all your doing is opening up "root" access to your device. The process is really not that hard but like I said for beginners like you and me it can be scary. Once rooted your phone will be stock on Android 4.3 with root access for programs that need it.
Im assuming your using a sprint phone according to your model # and if everything else is correct just follow the steps with this link, also read a few of the comments in the link and make sure you update supersu.
http://honai-android.blogspot.com/20...-sph-l710.html
and the ARunchained app, use his current release #5 ( arunchained0.15.apk)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2451980
Tasker is in the play store but you have to pay for it. Its not really needed unless you want to automate features.
before rooting make sure the root method is the correct model/version of your phone.
anyways its a little scary thinking your going to brick your phone and make it unusable. But really all your doing is opening up "root" access to your device. The process is really not that hard but like I said for beginners like you and me it can be scary. Once rooted your phone will be stock on Android 4.3 with root access for programs that need it.
Im assuming your using a sprint phone according to your model # and if everything else is correct just follow the steps with this link, also read a few of the comments in the link and make sure you update supersu.
http://honai-android.blogspot.com/20...-sph-l710.html
and the ARunchained app, use his current release #5 ( arunchained0.15.apk)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2451980
Tasker is in the play store but you have to pay for it. Its not really needed unless you want to automate features.
Last edited by 1lowc5; Jan 22, 2014 at 11:06 PM.
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1lowc5,
I think I have this thing whipped except for one thing. It seems to have taken the rooting and the ARU app, but when I plug into my App Radio 3 (I get screen mirroring) if I try to open Waze (Navigation) it goes to a dark screen and wants me to "start activation from my Pioneer device". Not sure how to do that and my setting on the radio still says "unregistered".
Any tips?
Thanks again.
I think I have this thing whipped except for one thing. It seems to have taken the rooting and the ARU app, but when I plug into my App Radio 3 (I get screen mirroring) if I try to open Waze (Navigation) it goes to a dark screen and wants me to "start activation from my Pioneer device". Not sure how to do that and my setting on the radio still says "unregistered".
Any tips?
Thanks again.
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1lowc5,
I think I have this thing whipped except for one thing. It seems to have taken the rooting and the ARU app, but when I plug into my App Radio 3 (I get screen mirroring) if I try to open Waze (Navigation) it goes to a dark screen and wants me to "start activation from my Pioneer device". Not sure how to do that and my setting on the radio still says "unregistered".
Any tips?
Thanks again.
I think I have this thing whipped except for one thing. It seems to have taken the rooting and the ARU app, but when I plug into my App Radio 3 (I get screen mirroring) if I try to open Waze (Navigation) it goes to a dark screen and wants me to "start activation from my Pioneer device". Not sure how to do that and my setting on the radio still says "unregistered".
Any tips?
Thanks again.
is this your first time starting the app radio?
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I have started it several times. It has always been in the garage and the GPS antenna is not hooked if that has something to do with it. Do I need to pull it out into the open? Not sure if it works of a satellite or something.
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The waze app uses the radios gps signal, so maybe thats why you get a black screen because you dont the antenna hooked up. Does everything else work?
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WELL AFTER DIGGING THROUGH ALL THE MANUALS I FOUND A LILLTE BLURB THAT SAYS {PARAPHRASED} "When connecting an Android device you must press the white dot to initiate" the white dot moves 3 or 4 times and then it lets you connect. I have no idea what this is for.
I still can't seem to find the correct order to connect my phone. Sometimes it works great and sometimes it won't do anything even though the ARU app says "connected" and the Bluetooth is on. This setup seems really picky about connecting. Once I get it connected, it's perfect....gets annoying.
I still can't seem to find the correct order to connect my phone. Sometimes it works great and sometimes it won't do anything even though the ARU app says "connected" and the Bluetooth is on. This setup seems really picky about connecting. Once I get it connected, it's perfect....gets annoying.
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The white dots are for calibrating the touch screen to your phone.
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I just installed the Pioneer -210 last night with the iPhone 5.
I need an FM adapter now to run xm.
I'm thinking of going with the 3600 or 4700 at this point.
MUST HAVE XM.
I need an FM adapter now to run xm.
I'm thinking of going with the 3600 or 4700 at this point.
MUST HAVE XM.