I have seen people talking about going on wifi and caching google maps so that you can navigate on the road without using a data connection (for those of us with a limited data plan). Can we do that with the version of google maps that came on our AT&T SGS2?
I see Menu - More - Cache settings but then what? I'm on the stock ROM (at least for now). Thanks.
Not sure bout the version, but if you can do it, then press and hold an area on google maps, then click the location box pop up, the click pre cache ;-) you can repeat up to 10 times.
crit71 said:
Not sure bout the version, but if you can do it, then press and hold an area on google maps, then click the location box pop up, the click pre cache ;-) you can repeat up to 10 times.
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After I press and hold, an address pops up and then I click that box and I see a bunch of stuff (map, direcdtions, call, street view, what's near, search near, share, report) but nothing about a cache.
Thanks for trying to help crit71!
Turn on pre-cache under Labs.
shilob said:
Turn on pre-cache under Labs.
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Finally - I guess I kept missing a step somehow - it works - I thank you guys
Pre-cache gives you Google Map features without data connection but won't give you navigation. Navigation routing is still caculated on the server side. So you have to have the data connection to start the navigation. Once you started navigation, the route information and the map data around the route is automatically cached. So, all you have to do is start navigation while you have internet connection. Once the navigation started and you keep the nav app open, you no longer need data connection (of course you will loss traffic info and satellite images). You don't need pre-cache.
Thanks for comments, foxbat121. We have lots of areas with no cell service near where I live so this is important to me. So if I start navigator and choose a route using cell service or wifi then head out, when I do not have a data connecton, it'll still work?
barbo said:
Thanks for comments, foxbat121. We have lots of areas with no cell service near where I live so this is important to me. So if I start navigator and choose a route using cell service or wifi then head out, when I do not have a data connecton, it'll still work?
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Yes. That feature has been there from day one. I tested back when I have Captivate (by turn on flight mode). The map cache in Google Maps is new and it is very useful when you travel to foreign countries where (1) Google Nav is not available (it is only availble in very limited number of countries unlike Google Maps) (2) You don't have any data connection (too expensive to use it). You have a electronic map in hand to let you find your way around or show it to cab drivers telling them where you want to go. But it won't let you navigate.
I'm looking forward to further 'off-line' development by Google in maps for this type of thing. They're headed in the right direction but more features like:
Switch to off-line mode to see all cached data
Cache directions plus selectable distance from route (.2/.5/1/5 mile bubble around path)
Track and record GPS data for further analysis, even without cell signal (useful for hiking/canoe type trips).
Anything else you guys would like to see?
I had CoPilot on my old phone (WinMo) and liked it very much. It was very easy to change the route from what the program suggested to something different. I am finding Google Navigator is sending me way out of my way and it is difficult to change that. So a better "alternate route" method would be on my list.
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Track and record GPS data for further analysis, even without cell signal (useful for hiking/canoe type trips).
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Try 'My Tracks' app by Google.
Any idea to download google maps cache and manually transfer to another phone (which has no data plan) for offline use?
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Any idea to download google maps cache and manually transfer to another phone (which has no data plan) for offline use?
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I couldnt be sure but you might try copying the Android/data/com.google.android.apps.maps/cache folder (be sure to use the pre-cache map feature)
I would recommend just pre caching a bunch of stuff while on a wifi. I did this when I took my Aria to Tokyo. Worked like a champ
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Alright this has been bugging me for a bit... How do I get apps to ask my permission before accessing my location (like on the iPhone). I have GPS on because I have the lookout security installed. And whenever I check facebook my GPS turns on and facebook tracks my location. Its not just facebook, its any app that supports location service. This will also benifit my battery. Any ideas? I have been searching Google and no luck there.
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I was wondering if there is a way to disable HTC locations and use google as the geocoder for the stock clock/weather widget?
Use an app like LBE privacy guard to handle permissions.
You can delete the HTC Locations app and use GPS or WiFi location for the sense clock widget I believe.
Also you will want to uninstall the HTC Car stuff like automotive traffic and things like street view app. I know in the past I've uninstalled a butt load of the location type apps and still had the clock working but you may have to play around a bit. Use titanium backup and freeze the apps until you find out the combo you have to have, that way if you freeze something you actually need you can defrost it until you find the perfect setup for your usage, then test it and then remove it completely.
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Alright this has been bugging me for a bit... How do I get apps to ask my permission before accessing my location (like on the iPhone). I have GPS on because I have the lookout security installed. And whenever I check facebook my GPS turns on and facebook tracks my location. Its not just facebook, its any app that supports location service. This will also benifit my battery. Any ideas? I have been searching Google and no luck there.
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Dude your thread is called Location Privacy.
There's an app called Location Privacy that does exactly what you're looking for. It's published by PlaceMask and it's available on the Android Market.
The free trial version is good for 15 days. If you're still not sure whether it's worth $2.99 (you cheap bastard) you can re-install it--or you can perform a meta-reset...
Code:
HOME > MENU > Manage Apps > Select Placemask > Clear Data
...which is also a great way to turn off multiple alarms all at once. Use the alarm app's RESTORE function to turn them all back on without having to check a box next to every single one.
Anyway, back to Location Privacy:
Scans applications on your device and reports those using your location
Easy unmasking when you need to use real location (e.g. simply tap the PlaceMask to start and stop)
Remote control through SMS allows remote start and stop (useful with phone finders)
Provides replacement locations for your real location to enhance privacy
There are several apps--many of them free--that perform similar functions:
Location MockUp - Fake & Share
Fake GPS location
CatchMeIfUCan
GPSCheat! - Free
on Manager).
Hey,
So, I've checked 'settings->apps->running' and I see that when I restart my phone the OS turn on Google location Manager, Google Play market, and some other thing.
I would really like if when I turn on my phone- no element could use my GPS unless I specifically tell it to run, then stop the usage when I tell it to close. Part of the tracking prevention, I imagine, will be done by disabling those services which are required for proper part functioning.
I suppose my questions are:
1) What services/elements should I disable?
2) How do I prevent them from running on startup?
3) How do disable parts of android to run on start up, in general?
Also I'd like to note that I would prefer not installing any apps or root the phone.
Thank you very much
UP.
(Damn, 4th page already. There sure is a lot of activity here).
For stopping any app on reboot you need to be rooted !!!
As you have to make changes in system files !!!
Without root access it’s not possible to stop a system app on startup...!
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Damn. Oh well, can you recommend such a way if I will root my phone?
Also, if anyone has other Ideas (for instance doing it without root) feel free to post them.
The Best app is Sd maid just you have to disable autorun component with one click it’s an all in one app as i am using it...! download it from the given link:
http://thedarken.de/sdmaid/stable/SD_Maid_v3.0.2.8_328_RC.apk
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The Best app is Sd maid just you have to disable autorun component with one click it’s an all in one app as i am using it...! download it from the given link:
http://thedarken.de/sdmaid/stable/SD_Maid_v3.0.2.8_328_RC.apk
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Very intresting, thank you.
Anyone knows by any chance what other elements should be disabled so to prevent the activation of components that could theoretically be used for tracking (so that for instance the GPS or the WIFI or some motion sensors or perhaps some other information gatherer could not be turned on (even if the phone is infected by malware)) ?
1) Download disable service in Google Play
2) Swipe to system apps, navigate to Google Play Services
3) Uncheck all mdm.services (first few)
4) Uncheck NlpLocationRecevierService, GoogleLocationManagerService, GoogleLocationService
5) Uncheck any plus, drive or cast service if you’re not using them.
* GPS will still work as normal.
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1) Download disable service in Google Play
2) Swipe to system apps, navigate to Google Play Services
3) Uncheck all mdm.services (first few)
4) Uncheck NlpLocationRecevierService, GoogleLocationManagerService, GoogleLocationService
5) Uncheck any plus, drive or cast service if you’re not using them.
* GPS will still work as normal.
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Thank you.
when you say that GPS works as normal, does it mean that only the physical component is working but no app can access it (not even deliberate navigation apps)?
Also, I'll check this "disable service " but funny thing, one of the reviewers on the market has left this remark:
"Nearly useless I thought that if I disable some services - they won't run ever again. But then I learned that it is not so, and the bad apps who's services you disabled can undo that easily. Even if they get executed without SU rights. For me that means that DisableServices is potentially useless. If you would like to reproduce what I'm talking about - install Yandex.Maps, disable com.yandex.auth.AuthentificationService Please, add an active Guard to protect services from getting re-enabled"
Is there some truth in it?
And again thank you(!), will do what you suggested.
After a lot of work I am presenting you my app to do the following: modeswitch / Spotify Control from SWC, voice dial using Google now.
Requirements:
1. Huifei type (MTCB) head unit
2. Root access
3. Mtc-keys module (thanks MVG-V70)
4. Android 4.4+ Rom
5. For Voice Dialing using Google Now:
a. Headunit service ( thanks Petrows)
b. True contacts app( download inside headunit service), and enter your contacts manually/ sync with Google account ,transfer or restore from phone
Features:
1. acts as HW- SWC-Modeswitch ( radio, music, DVD, Spotify, 2 custom apps)
2. Respects audio Focus of the currently active app. Opening one app mutes/kills audio coming from other apps. (Works for Radio, Music, DVD, Spotify regardless how was the app started, for the two custom apps works only if they are started through mode-Button). (To be fixed in Version 2.1)
3. Control Spotify using next/previous of the steering wheel buttons , regardless how spotify was opened.
4. Disable DVD/ Music/ Spotify in the mode circle.
5. Navigation monitor: If this option is activated, the screen returns in your preferred Navi-App after switching the Mode, if the navi app was already running. Select which Navi-App you are using, or add the package name of the app manualy.
6. it starts playing music automatically in Spotify
7. for devices lacking HW Modeswitch button: either you map an other button as Modeswitch or it can run as sw modeswitch ( as of now the latter will brake the spotify control functionality-- will try to fix it later)
8. Act as a bridge between headunit service from Petrows and Google now to do voice dialing.
Installation:
1. Install and activate MTC-keys ( see its threat for details)
2. Install and activate headunit service from Petrows, inside the app settings activate call from android and install true contacts app.
3. Sync or add contacts to the true contacts app
4. Reboot device
5. Install my app and run it
6. Give Root access to the app when you will ask to
Setup
On the first app launch, it opens app settings with following options:
A. Select to include DVD, Spotify, Music in the mode app list. Add until 2 custom apps if you want.
B. Activate software Modeswitch (if its activated, running the app from app drawer will change the mode)
C. Enter the SWC button code of the Modeswitch button ( default is 2, you can map any other button as well)
D. Choose to monitor your navigation, choose one option or enter navi app package manually
E. Activate or disable voice dialing
F. SAVE SETTINGS
TO OPEN SETTINGS AGAIN ONCE THE SETTINGS ARE SET DELETE APP DATA (ANDROID SETTINGS->APPS->MODESWITCH->Clear DATA) and rerun the app.
6. ONLY IF YOU HAVE A MODESWITCH BUTTON OR WANT TO MAP AN OTHER ONE BUTTON TO ACT AS MODESWITCH:
edit mtc-keys.ini and add this line:
app_XX = com.myapp.modeswitch
XX is the value of modeswitch button code you entered in my app settings, default is 2
How it works:
1, To change mode, just press the modeswitch button (or run the application if you selected software mode in the settings)
2, To make a call: open google now, and say : call "contact name"
Bugs:
1. there is a nag screen if you do a voice call (mobile network is not available) but it doesn't affect the app, so for now it left there.
2. You tell me....
Thanks to:
Petrows (headunit service)
MVG-V70 for MTC-Keys @talalalal for the voice dialing
and everyone that helped me
Download:
V1.01
https://mega.nz/#!Z4Bx1JKb!cUB5nxKK2QWpwIKClmsaSf5uDCbDeGm7XuYMqeXJkTc
V1.2
https://mega.nz/#!MpwzGZrA!upUXORZoG0b2PtnNVQwfR1Phr8rYBH1W7er2XqLHing
Version 2.0:
Download link:
https://mega.nz/#!FtwFWDDR!Ln1d4TueuQ_0MEFc2yX42w14axkQJ4gYz6WHmBYG6KA
If you already used Modeswitch, please clear data of modeswitch (Settings, Apps, Modeswitch, clear data), and then uninstall the app. After that install the new version.
As Always on the first run you have to set and save your preferred settings. To Enter Settings again you have to clear Modeswitch app data.
Changelog:
V 1.01 Increase waiting time to autoplay spotify
V 1.2:
MtcDvd can be removed from the mode circle
Mtcmusic can be removed from the mode circle
Spotify can be removed from the mode circle
You have the option to add 2 custom apps to the mode circle - Beta
Code improvements
Version 2.0:
Code Improvements
Fixed Spotify auto play
Fixed DVD not turning off while changing mode
Now opening Radio, Music, DVD, Spotify from the app drawer, respects audio focus and quits audio from other sources.
Spotify control now works regardless how was spotify started (Modeswitch, SWC Button, HU Button, App Drawer)
Please uninstall previous version before installing the new version. On the first run set the settings. You need the package name of the custom apps you would like to add ( without .apk eg for pcradio com.maxxt.pcradio
Just tried to download, says file link ia not found
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Does this require internet for google voice, or is it doing the voice recognition on the unit?
Download working now, thanks! Will test n report back later
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It should work offline if you download the extra files for the Google now. Didn't try it though.
Hey p_mike83, This is exactly what I was looking for!
Unfortunately didnt get it to work.
To help you further in development or if you have any tips:
JY VQ125 RK3188 16GB unit with Malaysk FUSE ROM of jan 2016.
First I also had car service app running as well to control spotify.
When mode switching didnt work I turned it off as well as as many standard apps trying to get spotify to be your main music player in xposed module or android settings.
It might just be that I don't get mtc-keys to work. Will be doing more tests tomorrow!
On the bright side: voice dialer worked! (now only I have to set google to my native language since it doesnt get all the weird names in dutch )
Keep it up!
Majari said:
Hey p_mike83, This is exactly what I was looking for!
Unfortunately didnt get it to work.
To help you further in development or if you have any tips:
JY VQ125 RK3188 16GB unit with Malaysk FUSE ROM of jan 2016.
First I also had car service app running as well to control spotify.
When mode switching didnt work I turned it off as well as as many standard apps trying to get spotify to be your main music player in xposed module or android settings.
It might just be that I don't get mtc-keys to work. Will be doing more tests tomorrow!
On the bright side: voice dialer worked! (now only I have to set google to my native language since it doesnt get all the weird names in dutch )
Keep it up!
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Thanks for your comment. I did not try the fuse ROM from malaysk yet, I am on the one before the last. I had with that rom problems settings up mtc-keys. I had to put the mtc-keys folder on an ext SD as on the internal did not work. ( the sdcard is in the GPS slot). On stock rooted ROM it worked on internal sdcard as well.
At the moment the MTC-keys module is needed, as I did not manage to overtake the function of modeswitch without it as the original modeswitch continues to work along with mine. ( leading in disaster).
And stg more, you have to make sure than in my app settings you entered the keyboard code of your modeswitch button ( default is 2)
Wow, just downloaded this app so i could use my unit as a real handsfree calling system, and now works like a charm! Set up google app to always listen to "ok google" so i can place a call without going into the app. The only problem is that the unit has to be connected to the internet, even with the downloaded languages. Is there any way to fix that? Not much of a problem as i have set up a profile on my phone so whenever it connects to the unit through bluetooth it starts the wifi hotspot, so the unit will connect and everything fine, but if offline was possible, less data the unit would use through the phone, as well as less battery the phone would use too. Thanks @p_mike83 for your work!!
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Also, i forgot to add, whenever a call is placed still the message "no data connection" or smth like that appears, even though u can see the call on the background. A bit annoying as u have to press "ok" for the message to close. Cheers!
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Sorry. Just realized u said that would happen at the end of your post. Would it be any way to remove such message? Or to make it disappear after like 1 sec or so? Thanks again and sorry for the quick replies![emoji14]
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azuman said:
Wow, just downloaded this app so i could use my unit as a real handsfree calling system, and now works like a charm! Set up google app to always listen to "ok google" so i can place a call without going into the app. The only problem is that the unit has to be connected to the internet, even with the downloaded languages. Is there any way to fix that? Not much of a problem as i have set up a profile on my phone so whenever it connects to the unit through bluetooth it starts the wifi hotspot, so the unit will connect and everything fine, but if offline was possible, less data the unit would use through the phone, as well as less battery the phone would use too. Thanks @p_mike83 for your work!!
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Also, i forgot to add, whenever a call is placed still the message "no data connection" or smth like that appears, even though u can see the call on the background. A bit annoying as u have to press "ok" for the message to close. Cheers!
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Sorry. Just realized u said that would happen at the end of your post. Would it be any way to remove such message? Or to make it disappear after like 1 sec or so? Thanks again and sorry for the quick replies![emoji14]
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Last night I also tried offline recognition but failed on my unit. I have some ideas to try , maybe I find a workaround.
As of the nag, i will try to remove it in future versions, since it doesn't affect the functionality of the app.
OK I got it working too!
It was indeed the FUSE version that kept mtc-keys from working.
Placing the folder to your external SD AND deleting the one on internal SD did the trick.
Issues I can come up with:
- since my head unit has 2 mute buttons I figured I'd use one - the right tuning knob on push - to mode switch. But sometimes the unit still mutes. Can't yet tell when, sometimes it picks up the mute and unmutes it it seems.
- spotify does not auto play. Is there maybe a way you need to setup spotify? Perhaps we can tweak it to play a certain playlist as well ie.: Data: spotify:user:<USER ID>laylist:<PLAYLIST ID>lay (some tasker input details, perhaps they help or inpire you)
- lastly, is there a way to exclude music from the mode cycle? Since I use spotify as my main music source there's no need for the unit to cycle radio - music - spotify - radio etc.?
Tnx again! Love tweaking this sort of thing till we get it perfect!
Majari said:
OK I got it working too!
It was indeed the FUSE version that kept mtc-keys from working.
Placing the folder to your external SD AND deleting the one on internal SD did the trick.
Issues I can come up with:
- since my head unit has 2 mute buttons I figured I'd use one - the right tuning knob on push - to mode switch. But sometimes the unit still mutes. Can't yet tell when, sometimes it picks up the mute and unmutes it it seems.
- spotify does not auto play. Is there maybe a way you need to setup spotify? Perhaps we can tweak it to play a certain playlist as well ie.: Data: spotify:user:<USER ID>laylist:<PLAYLIST ID>lay (some tasker input details, perhaps they help or inpire you)
- lastly, is there a way to exclude music from the mode cycle? Since I use spotify as my main music source there's no need for the unit to cycle radio - music - spotify - radio etc.?
Tnx again! Love tweaking this sort of thing till we get it perfect!
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do those mute buttons share the same button code? check that you entered the correct code in the app settings
spotify should autoplay if you open it with modeswitch, without needing you to setup anything. it continues to play the last played album/playlist. Maybe your unit needs a little more time opening spotify, so that the play command does not work. Do you have a RK3066 device maybe?
i will think about an option to play a certain playlist, but for now there are other more important things to do. Anyway you can search an artist/song etc with google now as well.
As for the option to disable music, i had it implemented in an earlier version of my app but removed it, cause i thought that it will not be necessary. i can add a switch for that as well, or maybe to choose from a butch of music apps (eg jetaudio)
what do you all think?
Do you have any other suggestions?
p_mike83 said:
After a lot of work I am presenting you my app to do the following: modeswitch / Spotify Control from SWC, voice dial using Google now.
Requirements:
1. Huifei type (MTCB) head unit
2. Root
3. Mtc-keys module (thanks MVG-V70)
4. Headunit service ( thanks Petrows)
5. Android 4.4.4 ROM
6. True contacts app( download inside head unit service), and enter your contacts manually/ sync with Google account ,transfer or restore from phone
Features:
1. acts as HW Modeschwitch ( radio, music, DVD, Spotify)
2. when the apps of the Modeswitch are rotating the unused apps are mute/killed so only one app is playing audio
3. control Spotify using next/previous of the steering wheel buttons ( when opened Spotify using the Modeswitch)
4. it gives the option to disable DVD in the rotation, as many devices haven't DVD drive or because it needs time to load.
5. Navigation monitor: it gives the option to select your navigation program, or add its package name manually, and if its running it will launch it again after changing the mode.
6. it starts playing music automatically in Spotify ( if Spotify its opened through Modeswitch)
7. for devices lacking HW Modeswitch button: either you map an other button as Modeswitch or it can run as sw modeswitch ( as of now the latter will brake the spotify control functionality-- will try to fix it later)
8. Act as a bridge between head unit service from Petrows and Google now to do voice dialing.
Installation:
1. Install and activate MTC-keys ( see its threat for details)
2. Install and activate headunit service from Petrows, inside the app settings activate call from android and install true contacts app.
3. Sync or add contacts to the true contacts app
4. Reboot device
5. Install my app and run it
6. Give Root access to the app when you will ask to
Setup
On the first app launch, it opens app settings with following options:
A. Select to include DVD or not
B. Activate software Modeswitch (if its activated, running the app from app drawer will change the mode)
C. Enter the SWC button code of the Modeswitch button ( default is 2, you can map any other button as well)
D. Choose to monitor your navigation, choose one option or enter navi app package manually
E. Activate or disable voice dialing
F. SAVE SETTINGS
TO OPEN SETTINGS AGAIN ONCE THE SETTINGS ARE SET DELETE APP DATA (ANDROID SETTINGS->APPS->MODESWITCH->DELETE DATA) and rerun the app.
6. ONLY IF YOU HAVE A MODESWITCH BUTTON OR WANT TO MAP AN OTHER ONE BUTTON TO ACT AS MODESWITCH:
edit mtc-keys.ini and add this line:
app_XX = com.myapp.modeswitch
XX is the value of modeswitch button code you entered in my app settings, default is 2
How it works:
1, To change mode, just press the modeswitch button (or run the application if you selected software mode in the settings)
2, To make a call: open google now, and say : call "contact name"
Bugs:
1. there is a nag screen if you do a voice call (mobile network is not available) but it doesn't affect the app, so for now it left there.
2. You tell me....
Thanks to:
Petrows (headunit service)
MVG-V70 for MTC-Keys @talalalal for the voice dialing
and everyone that helped me
Download:
https://mega.nz/#!cxhUjQbQ!E3rUK6HyR4ERU9Fc4d41syM1oP45EMDKTbmOwf5OiFg
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Youre download is not working
Tumke32 said:
Youre download is not working
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i just checked the link and it works
Majari said:
- spotify does not auto play. Is there maybe a way you need to setup spotify?
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new version updated, with increased waiting time to auto start playing spotify.
Maybe you have to clean app data and set the settings again to take effect.
Please comment if it worked for you.
p_mike83 said:
new version updated, with increased waiting time to auto start playing spotify.
Maybe you have to clean app data and set the settings again to take effect.
Please comment if it worked for you.
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Will check the update tomorrow!
Btw I have a RK3188 so I dont think speed is the issue.
Also the mute buttons both have a different keys, still haven't figured out how they work exactly.
I'm thinking spotify start may also have to do with spotify not beeing in offline modus. Changed it, again will report manana.
Majari said:
Will check the update tomorrow!
Btw I have a RK3188 so I dont think speed is the issue.
Also the mute buttons both have a different keys, still haven't figured out how they work exactly.
I'm thinking spotify start may also have to do with spotify not beeing in offline modus. Changed it, again will report manana.
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yes i saw later that you mention you have a 3188 JY unit. i am also using spotify online, and it used to auto play. anyway i have set the waiting time to ca 5 seconds, i think is enough for spotify to open. but remember, a playlist/album on spotify should have beeing played before (anytime), otherwise spotify doesnt know what to play !
p_mike83 said:
i just checked the link and it works
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yep download works now. installed it and the calling function works
p_mike83 said:
yes i saw later that you mention you have a 3188 JY unit. i am also using spotify online, and it used to auto play. anyway i have set the waiting time to ca 5 seconds, i think is enough for spotify to open. but remember, a playlist/album on spotify should have beeing played before (anytime), otherwise spotify doesnt know what to play !
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Hey Mike, I'm not sure what the intended behouviour is. When playing a playlist in shuffle play on spotify, then switching to radio and some time later back again, does not resume playback of spotify. I guess thats not working for anyone or is it? It's not a huge problem for me, love the mode switching button anyway Pressing shuffle play is no big deal.
However I suspect some other app interfering with spotify too. Since it comes up as standard player and pops up sometime as well. I'll try to sort this out first before testing further.
Btw I had a very busy weekend so no time to check the update yet.
Majari said:
Hey Mike, I'm not sure what the intended behouviour is. When playing a playlist in shuffle play on spotify, then switching to radio and some time later back again, does not resume playback of spotify. I guess thats not working for anyone or is it? It's not a huge problem for me, love the mode switching button anyway Pressing shuffle play is no big deal.
However I suspect some other app interfering with spotify too. Since it comes up as standard player and pops up sometime as well. I'll try to sort this out first before testing further.
Btw I had a very busy weekend so no time to check the update yet.
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i tested also a playlist, and its start playing automatically after switching to spotify. i am not using any other app that can set the default media player (eg xposedmtc).
what do you mean : Since it comes up as standard player and pops up sometime as well. ?
Great work p_mike83, voice dialing working perfect now thanks
Did you create the app in Tasker? If so, would you mind sharing your Tasker files with me? I have a Tasker project just now that allows me to reply to SMS messages in the headunit but I was interested in seeing how you pull the number for the contact so I could try implementing a way of creating a new message rather than only being able to reply to messages.