Hi, brand new member here. I've lurked for a long time and benefited from the knowledge and talent here, so thanks for that. I just upgraded from a Nexus 4 to a 6P, and I wanted to throw out a bit of info. I previously unlocked/rooted my N4 for use with ARUnchained and Pioneer's Appradio 3. I assumed I would have to root the 6P as well, but I found that's not the case for mirroring.
On a whim during a holiday road trip I used my gf's iphone to set up a chromecast to connect to my 6P's hotspot (6P not rooted). Using Pioneer's stock Appradio app (not ARUnchained), I found the phone would connect via bluetooth and I could cast the screen to mirror my 6P on the Appradio. No touch controls on the headunit, so that's sort of a bummer. I'm admittedly a novice, so this will get me through until rooting the rooting and ARUnchained support for the 6P is more established.
You can also use Miracast with a modified build.prop file which is far easier to setup than Chromecast and doesn't need an internet connection at start up.
You didn't have to root the Nexus 4 to just do mirroring without touch, so nothing has changed there either. Root is only needed ofr the touch interface to work.
Root and ARU are fully working on Marshmallow, have been running mine with Miracast against the AppRadio 2 for weeks without any issues at all. Using ARUR to support the dev and also means no need to put selinux in permissive mode.
Which Pioneer head unit do you have? I have the Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX, it has Android Auto, so I am not concerned with controlling my phone on the headunit with mirroring.
However, i DO have a Chromecast set up on the head unit. I use my 6P as the hotspot, and I bought a cheap prepaid Moto E or something for like $20 to use as a Chromecast remote.
You may get more help over at AVIC411.com. You may not have a Pioneer AVIC, but if you go in the NEX section ,they discuss AR and ARUnchained indepth.
Avic411.com is 99% Apple discussion, very few android users on there. There are two long threads on Xda covering ARU AND ARUR which will be of far more use.
I am in a similar boat and could use some direction. I have an Appradio 3. Previously I was using a rooted Nexus 5 with AR unchained to connect to the Appradio 3 with an MHL Adapter. With this I was able to have full control from the headunit (touch enabled).
I now have a Nexus 6P and I am unsure how I should go about connecting. The main concern is I would like to have touch enabled. An added plus would be not having to be connected via a wire (but this is not required). So far the only way I know how to possibly connect the 6P to the headunit is via chromecast because MHL is no longer an option (fairly certain). I have since acquired a gen 1 chromecast to plug into the back of the headunit (still need to wire it to a power source).
Can anyone here provide info or direct me to where I can find information on my options as far as getting the 6P mirrored on the appradio 3 with touch enabled? I feel like I had set up the Nexus 5 so long ago that I am currently out of touch. I realize I will need to root, to get ARU working on the 6P, but I have no idea what the next best step would be. Any help would be greatly appreciated, especially from others with the same devices (Nexus 6P and Appradio 3 or 2).
Thank you
Essentially still the same. Root and if on the free app SELinux in permissive. Then in dev options set Aru as mock locations.
You can then either use Chromecast or Miracast if you modify the build.prop file and enable wiring mirror in the cast screen options.
You can't do wired on this phone, so those are your options.
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For the past few days I have been racking my brain and searching multiple forums for the answer(s) and I finally turn to XDA to hopefully help answer.
The thought: I would love to be able to take my DroidX connect it via HDMI to a 7" monitor in my car to have a nice view of the navigation, access to my music and all of the other items that the phone has to offer (which include data connection and accurate GPS). Sure I can buy an android based headunit or build a carPC but why when I have what all of that has to offer in my pocket? Then I got to thinking, to take it a step further, why not use a 7" touchscreen monitor so that I am not just passing video and sound via the HDMI but that the monitor registers touches to the phone.
WebTop is a great middle of the road solution as it would output the HDMI and allow the user to utilize the phone as the mouse touchpad on the screen. Sadly it is only offered for a select few phones. So on to my questions.
1. Did I some how miss a WebTop project being worked on that would do what I am talking about?
2. Am I wrong in thinking that drivers need to be worked out depending on the phone AND which 7" TS was used?
3. Most, if not all, android phones have video out capabilities, so outputting to the screen would be workable, but is there a better way to get the input hurdle worked out.. not a question just an open suggestion box.
Looks like a few more days or looking would have helped. Customgadz has what I need.
so what did you find? I searched for Customgadz, with no results. did you use hdmi mirroring with Android, or does this work with webtop?
Looks like the australian website has a solution to control an android device with a 4 wire external touchscreen using a module.
search for "customgadz remote touch"
Only pre-order now and the website states they start delivering end of januari
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 that I purchased last year. There's been a lot of talk (last fracking year) about Miracast, WiDi, and how great it will be to mirror my device. Here we are in May 2013, and the tech is still garbage or non-exstent. I'd appreciate it if someone could help me. Here's the scenario:
My family (like many of yours) is completely perplexed by the function of a TV remote's "Input" button. Once they have to change the input on the TV, all hell breaks loose and I end up having to "fix" everything by pressing the input button to get the TV to the right input again. My family currently owns 2 iPhones, an iPad, and an iPod. I built a Windows 7 Media Center PC with a 5.1 speaker system that we use as our cable receiver, 3D Blu-ray player, media streamer, music player, and AppleTV receiver. Since everything is built into that one box, no one has to change an input, and all is harmonious. The main focus is the AppleTV receiver feature, which is accomplished using a program called AirServer. It's great because anyone can click on the Airplay button on their iDevice and a window automatically pops up on the PC, maximizes, and mirrors the iDevice. No changing inputs. Great, right?
I, however, have a Galaxy Note 2, and the one feature I desperately want is garbage on this device: mirroring. I don't want to stream something through DLNA (because only a limited amount of files/formats/apps support it). I don't want another box sucking up power and requiring me to switch inputs on both my TV and speaker system. All I want is to mirror my device to my PC in the same manner that Airserver lets me mirror an iDevice on my PC. So far, this seems bleak and far-fetched. There are no PC software options to mirror my Android device onto a PC. Besides, even if I were to buy a dongle, the Samsung Allshare Cast dongle is quite possibly the most infuriating piece of crap I've ever used. It stutters, pixelates, and puts my audio/video so far out of synch that it's useless. On top of it all, my Wifi (for internet, on the Note 2) disconnects when using Miracast/WiDi. I tried the Netgear PTV3000, which is also a stuttering, unreliable mess of a device. I'm also not going to root my device. It's 2013, and I shouldn't have to sacrifice receiving OTA updates because Google dropped the ball.
So here's the question: is there a way to mirror my Android device on a PC without rooting or buying another box/dongle? I'd like to keep my Android phone, but I'm switching back to Apple if September rolls around and I'm still going through this. I'm not a fan of the company, but Airplay mirroring just works. No downloading 20 video players and 6 codec packs. No out-of-synch issues with audio. No dropped WiFi. No family members complaining that they "broke" the tv because it's on the wrong input. I want all that on my Android phone.
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Then I would just go back to apple. As this feature will always be manufacturer spicific so you will have to do it the way that OEM requires and alot of android things will never play well with anything apple. Mainly not Samsung.
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zelendel said:
Then I would just go back to apple. As this feature will always be manufacturer spicific so you will have to do it the way that OEM requires and alot of android things will never play well with anything apple. Mainly not Samsung.
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Yup, it sure seems that way. Samsung stuff only seems to work with other Samsung products. My options are that crappy dongle they make or buy a $1500 TV just to mirror my phone. No thanks.
My biggest complaint about Apple now is the damn lightning connector. I get why they made the 30-pin dock connector when they did, but Micro USB has been around for a while and has the bandwidth to handle everything going in and out of that phone. Making another proprietary connector was just a huge slap in the face to consumers everywhere.
I've got my head spinning trying to sort out what's possible (if it's possible even) and what's required to provide a more useful experience in using Mirrorlink between an S4 and a PioneerAVH-X3600BHS.
I have a VZW S4 running Jelly "Beans" V7 (lightened TW). I am hoping to purchase the PioneerAVH-X3600BHS. I'd ideally like to do a full mirror of my GS4 onto the Pioneer HU - I'd like to use the native turn-by-turn nav, Pandora, SiriusXM app, potentially Torque.
My questions (to start anyway) are:
1) It looks like I need an adapter - the Pioneer CD-ML100. Is that correct?
2) I see the S3 listed - am I safe to assume the S4 would work as well?
3) What software is the best to use? Is the Drivelink Full the best app? Seems that ARLiberator isn't appropriate for this product (used for the appradios?).
4) If it seems that this HU isn't the well suited for this, is there a comparable one I should look at that would be easier and/or cheaper?
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I've got my head spinning trying to sort out what's possible (if it's possible even) and what's required to provide a more useful experience in using Mirrorlink between an S4 and a PioneerAVH-X3600BHS.
I have a VZW S4 running Jelly "Beans" V7 (lightened TW). I am hoping to purchase the PioneerAVH-X3600BHS. I'd ideally like to do a full mirror of my GS4 onto the Pioneer HU - I'd like to use the native turn-by-turn nav, Pandora, SiriusXM app, potentially Torque.
My questions (to start anyway) are:
1) It looks like I need an adapter - the Pioneer CD-ML100. Is that correct?
2) I see the S3 listed - am I safe to assume the S4 would work as well?
3) What software is the best to use? Is the Drivelink Full the best app? Seems that ARLiberator isn't appropriate for this product (used for the appradios?).
4) If it seems that this HU isn't the well suited for this, is there a comparable one I should look at that would be easier and/or cheaper?
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I'm looking at the same radio for my Note 3 as well. I should have it next week. I believe, in addition to the CD-ML100, you still need the 5pin to 11pin adapter as well?
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Sams...35843&sr=8-1&keywords=samsung+5+pin+to+11+pin
I'm not completely sure. I ordered the 5pin to 11pin. I'm figuring out where I want to order the ML100 from.
Any luck with the AVH-X3600?
Well I ordered the avhx 4600bt and I've been going crazy because it does not have an HDMi in put lime the 8500 series I'm waiting for it to come in any day now I will keep you posted on how it's doing'":,';..?? As for as I know I've been reading that the mirror link is to expensive and does not support the note 3 and I'm pissed because that's the phone and my daily driver. .
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Testing CD-ML100
I have the AVH-X3600BHS that i purchased on a pre-order before it's release. I must say i love the radio and all of it's features. I have been using the interface for the iphone on my ipod and it works. I stream music and use the bt phone features up until now. I actually just ordered the CD-ML100 MirrorLink adaptor today on Newegg and should have it in about a week (opted for the free 5-7 days shipping). I have a rooted and stock VZW GS4 running 4.4.2 and i will be testing this as soon as it comes in. For those with a Note 3, best i can do is test my wife's Note 2 on it when it comes in and my brother's Note 3 to let you know if either of them work. I will post my results in a week or so once i have the adaptor connected and have tried it
I have finally gotten around to trying this with the VZW GS4 stock/rooted rom and the CD-ML100. I began hooking up the cd-ml100 last night. I temporarily wired the power and ground for it and connected it to the AVH-X3600BHS. When the truck and radio are turned on the phone charges through the cd-ml but i can not get it to broadcast to the head units screen. I am going to attempt to contact Pioneer customer service since there is pretty much nothing to be found online and find out if i overlooked something or if i have to do something not stated or pointed out in the installation instructions. If i make any progress i will let the forum know. As of right now it am not able to get the mirroring to work.
Your results would be greatly appreciated acid if you can report back with your findings. A call to crutchfield revealed that mirrorlink is a aging and discontinued interface...,a bummer since the idea is IMO awesome
I'm looking into buying a chromecast dongle but wanted to get some opinions. I mainly want to use the mirroring feature and don't want to have to connect a cord to do it. I've read a few reviews on some dongles and some on them they say that the wifi used to mirror to the tv also interferes with the data wifi. Any suggestions on what I should buy would be appreciated. Thanks!
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I'm looking into buying a chromecast dongle but wanted to get some opinions. I mainly want to use the mirroring feature and don't want to have to connect a cord to do it. I've read a few reviews on some dongles and some on them they say that the wifi used to mirror to the tv also interferes with the data wifi. Any suggestions on what I should buy would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Chromecast is relatively the cheapest and best way to go. Just do it... you'll be happy you did.
Also Amazon has it for 30$ and so does Bestbuy. Never found it any cheaper than this. $5.50 lower than most others.
And chromecast has the mirroring feature to? Didn't see it in the features list.
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I thinks is called streaming not mirroring but from what I understand you can serve any file to and play it as long as the device can share over your network.
I use the Netgear PTV3000, which does wireless mirroring. I bought it last year. It's been basically stuffed in the closet most of the time except for when i was travelling. It had a lot of stuttering, and disconnects. Basically had to close all apps, and had to keep the phone close to the device to minimize the issues.
Getting ready for a new trip. So took it out a few days ago and saw there was a new firmware update for it. All I can say it's a night and day difference. Now it streams video perfectly clear to the TV with my Note 3, no more stuttering, and do not have to keep the phone right by PTV3000 anymore.
I have the Chromecast as well the only issue is it doesn't play flash videos, and few other formats. An if your going to use it while in a hotel you will need a portable router as well. With the PTV3000 anything you have on your screen will stream to the tv, without needing a router.
A neat feature with the PTV3000, and the Note 3 stock video app. Is I can minimize the app, browse the web, or do other things while the video still plays on the tv without interruption.
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it was a couple of days ago, but I'm using another way, and want to inform you.
Im Using Tronsmart T1000. And I had also a PTV3000, but I'm not so lucky with this.
The Tronsmart works easy, connect my Android Tablett (Samsung Tab 2) as well as my Note 3 . And I can connect my Windows Laptop with this Dongle.
Mirroring and other things are running fine.
I've bought this from Everbuying.com ;
http://www.everbuying.com/product535239.html (was cheap and easy). But you can also check it by Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-T1000-Mirror2TV-Wireless-Compatible/dp/B00H2D3N0M
Because of the features from T1000 I recommend it in all ways. It makes a WLan Connection to the Home-Router, that you can redirect from Tronsmart direct to the internet. And all connected devices are running fine.
I'm really pissed of with Google, it seems that their ways to stop us from using what they doesn't want is by killing what we use...
My Nexus 5X already died into the bootloop issue, and today I've just seen that the Nexus 6P is having the exact same issue, which they say as a faulty hardware (Really? 2 completely different brands, with the EXACT SAME ISSUE? You must to be kidding me..).
This is not the first time that Google is killing what we use.
I'm a user of Miracast technology, since marshmallow it wasn't present, but you could activate via a build.prop tweak if you are rooted, in nougat they introduced a bug (yes, intentionally), that the phone will crash If you this tweak and connect to the tv, forcing me to buy their Chromecast 2.
This is not the only thing, have you ever wondered why the hell it doesn't has QI charging? To make us to use their "Fast charging USB C solution..
The Nexus 6 has also had something similar with it's notification LED, which can be activated only If rooted..
Now I really don't know what to do, I'm thinking of downgrading to Marshmallow before my phone got into bootloop, and not having another paper weight on my desk.
The only thing i can assure is that my next phone will be an Galaxy S8, and not another Google Crap phone.
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I'm really pissed of with Google, it seems that their ways to stop us from using what they doesn't want is by killing what we use...
My Nexus 5X already died into the bootloop issue, and today I've just seen that the Nexus 6P is having the exact same issue, which they say as a faulty hardware (Really? 2 completely different brands, with the EXACT SAME ISSUE? You must to be kidding me..).
This is not the first time that Google is killing what we use.
I'm a user of Miracast technology, since marshmallow it wasn't present, but you could activate via a build.prop tweak if you are rooted, in nougat they introduced a bug (yes, intentionally), that the phone will crash If you this tweak and connect to the tv, forcing me to buy their Chromecast 2.
This is not the only thing, have you ever wondered why the hell it doesn't has QI charging? To make us to use their "Fast charging USB C solution..
The Nexus 6 has also had something similar with it's notification LED, which can be activated only If rooted..
Now I really don't know what to do, I'm thinking of downgrading to Marshmallow before my phone got into bootloop, and not having another paper weight on my desk.
The only thing i can assure is that my next phone will be an Galaxy S8, and not another Google Crap phone.
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So that's why Miracast no longer works. ?
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I agree. It is getting ridiculous. All of the reasons we love the Nexus line are becoming blurry. Miracast is a huge one. Smart tv, Xbox One, and now I have to have a damn Chromecast as well. I'm starting to feel like Apple users must feel. Poor souls.
I don't understand. My Miracast works perfectly fine with Panasonic TVs and LG.
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I don't understand. My Miracast works perfectly fine with Panasonic TVs and LG.
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Are you on stock 7.1? Also did you enabled in build.prop and it worked?
My device won't work with my Samsung TV JS7200 or Windows 10 Miracast receiver.
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Are you on stock 7.1? Also did you enabled in build.prop and it worked?
My device won't work with my Samsung TV JS7200 or Windows 10 Miracast receiver.
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I am on stock 7.0.1 (latest). I didn't change anything in build.prop. I just go to Settings -> Display -> Cast
I've read online that it works with older Miracast (first, second gen) TVs. For e.g. it works with Roku 3 but not 4.
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This is not the only thing, have you ever wondered why the hell it doesn't has QI charging? To make us to use their "Fast charging USB C solution..
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Given that the 6P has a metal build and that no other metal phones(from the top of my head) have Qi charging, I would assume it was due to the the metal build. And in regards to saying that they are just trying to sell "Fast Charging USB C solution", wouldn't you think that they would generate more revenue from implementing a convenient way to charge a phone?
Based on your opinion and what you had said, it sounds like the S8 is the perfect device for you. It's so great to have a plethora of device choices!
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Given that the 6P has a metal build and that no other metal phones(from the top of my head) have Qi charging, I would assume it was due to the the metal build. And in regards to saying that they are just trying to sell "Fast Charging USB C solution", wouldn't you think that they would generate more revenue from implementing a convenient way to charge a phone?
Based on your opinion and what you had said, it sounds like the S8 is the perfect device for you. It's so great to have a plethora of device choices!
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Well, my dead Nexus 5X has a plastic body and Google removed QI Charger from it too, something I found really useful, which I was using since Nexus 4 and had to stop on the new ones..
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I am on stock 7.0.1 (latest). I didn't change anything in build.prop. I just go to Settings -> Display -> Cast
I've read online that it works with older Miracast (first, second gen) TVs. For e.g. it works with Roku 3 but not 4.
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Oh, didn't know that.
But I totally understand you.
Google played a "good guy" comparing to Apple for a few years now, and I really saw this coming. Basically they're just the same. Profit, profit, profit.
You want to cast? Buy a Chromecast.
I really wouldn't be surprised if their Project Fi gains success, and they decide to lock their future devices to their own network.
Nokia years ago was really something else, but it was in the way of the American capitalism so they had to remove it from their perfect market picture.
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I am on stock 7.0.1 (latest). I didn't change anything in build.prop. I just go to Settings -> Display -> Cast
I've read online that it works with older Miracast (first, second gen) TVs. For e.g. it works with Roku 3 but not 4.
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I can confirm that miracast works on my Roku 3. I am stock 7.1.1. not rooted.