Daydream VR - LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers

Hello,
i am coming from an OnePlus 3, just bought the le max 2 because oft the better screen, i am watching much VR stuff. Is there a possibility to activate Google daydream VR like on the OP3?
Thanx in advance

Non OLED screen mobile phones are not officially Daydream compatible. It's because of the lower refresh rates on the LCD panels.

Yes use a nougat ROM and follow these instructions https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/5hno6u/got_daydream_to_work_on_my_5x_might_work_on_other/

Thank you

One last minor issue, where am i able to find the NFC options? At the moment i habe to turn the flight mode on to use Daydream. Isnt a big problem, just for me as i am a lil lazy :laugh:

Oh wow I have been looking for a way to use daydream without enabling developer mode and skipping vr entry screen and never though about using airplane mode. Thank you. But if you really want to skip that step (but I don't recommend it since sensors won't be calibrated) follow the instructions under EDIT 2 in the link I sent you. (EDIT 2: If you're having problems, go into the Daydream app and tap on the build version a few times to activate developer mode. Then go into the developer mode screen and enable "Skip VR Entry Screens". I believe this is only necessary if you don't have a Daydream headset or controller, but can't confirm that.)

That wont be a problem, i got a headset and a controller. One weird thing is happening, the picture when i am looking through the headset isnt straight, it slightly bents to the right. Pressing the O button on the controller doesnt solve the problem, so i dont exactly know what to do.
Thanx for your help. I will keep on using the airplane mode then. Is there any SBS/OU viewer app which is able to play DTS sound? VRTV unfortunately doesnt and sky viewer isnt starting at all.

Problem with Daydream VR Games
I got problem with most of Daydream VR Games they not launch in VR mode but in 2D mode although the controller still working even in 2d mode.
Only five game that work perfectly Gunjack2, Gunship battle 2, Layers of Fear, NFS No Limits VR, SBK VR and the daydream app it self, beside that like i said before launch in 2D mode.
Please some one tell me what should i do or can you tell me any custom ROM for play Daydream perfectly.
My device 820 version use Lineage OS Version 14.1-20171027-Nightly-x2 with Vulkan mod

What type of VR googles (other then Daydream) are you using? Le Max 2 is quite big phone and I have problem finding proper googles.

yanoos said:
What type of VR googles (other then Daydream) are you using? Le Max 2 is quite big phone and I have problem finding proper googles.
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Iam Using FiitVR 2S https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholes...1&SortType=price_asc&g=y&SearchText=FiitVR+2S

Hi guys, I just bought a Bobo VR Z5 (with Daydream controller) and Le max 2(x821). When I got it, I immediately flash best in my opinion ROM for this - Resurrection Remix, with Android 7.1.2, becuase it support Vulkan API. Daydream APP and other stuff I'm install through the Google Play Store, next pair controller. But the point is, Leeco doesn't have NFC and I must turning ON the airplane mode every time until Daydream begin works, and than turn off Airplane mode, and Turn On internet to use Daydream. Everything workings fine but its quite tiring to switch all this things every time. So my question is: Is there any "NFC" emulator app? If Daydream App detect the NFC is "ON" it will be great. Thanks for advice

Ok I got it...

dragonn3r said:
Ok I got it...
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What did you do?

As whymoo wrote
"In Daydream app tap on the build version a few times to activate developer mode. Then go into the developer mode screen and enable "Skip VR Entry Screens"
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Thats all. But before it, U must pair controller. And set "Daydream View" in settings for this headset. Some games not run properly, like Fruit Slicer or InMind VR 2, this games run into 2D mode. But most games run just great, NFS NL VR, The Turning Forest etc. So I may reccomend Leeco Le Max 2 for Daydream use

dragonn3r said:
As whymoo wrote
Thats all. But before it, U must pair controller. And set "Daydream View" in settings for this headset. Some games not run properly, like Fruit Slicer or InMind VR 2, this games run into 2D mode. But most games run just great, NFS NL VR, The Turning Forest etc. So I may reccomend Leeco Le Max 2 for Daydream use
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Ok so since I have the le max 2 x820 (same phone, different bands/rom on delivery) could I actually use the google day dream (same rom than you) whole not just the controller? Any particular reason you bough another headset?
I'm looking for a good mobile vr headset to take advantage of my phone when I'm not at home to use the HTC Vive. I was looking to take the white xiaomi vr headset with controller (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBH91MhRtdg) but since I can't find any information on it and if there are hack to use it with my phone I may go with daydream.

Bambulbizarre said:
Ok so since I have the le max 2 x820 (same phone, different bands/rom on delivery) could I actually use the google day dream (same rom than you) whole not just the controller? Any particular reason you bough another headset?
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Daydream apps and controller, so whole of this U can use. I bought another headset becuase its cheaper and 'Daydream readu', but this isnt true. If U like to buy Vr headset, buy original Daydream gogles. I heard that Daydream headset is better immersive becuase all apps is configured on it. I hope this will help U make a decision gl

dragonn3r said:
Daydream apps and controller, so whole of this U can use. I bought another headset becuase its cheaper and 'Daydream readu', but this isnt true. If U like to buy Vr headset, buy original Daydream gogles. I heard that Daydream headset is better immersive becuase all apps is configured on it. I hope this will help U make a decision gl
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Thanks for taking the time to answer
So i did get the Google daydream headset, modified the handheld XML file and download the store and the store worked OK same as other Google aps but there is some noticeable jittering/lag when I move my head around, it's very nauseous ( and i am never sick with m'y HTC vive). Also other apps crash constantly (netflix) or launch in 2d (no split view). Any idea?

Yes, daydream not run perfectly in Le Max 2, but in most apps it worls great
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And lag is actually not annoying later Le Max 2 is unfortunately not oled screen, so lag will be seen time to time

OK so i shouldn't be expecting better from it ? I guess i'm going to return it then because that kind of defy the purpose of it to me =(
Thing is that when i move m'y head everything is super super blurry.
That really doesn't look "normal" to me. If it is then I don't get the good talk about VR mobile =\

Bambulbizarre said:
Thanks for taking the time to answer
So i did get the Google daydream headset, modified the handheld XML file and download the store and the store worked OK same as other Google aps but there is some noticeable jittering/lag when I move my head around, it's very nauseous ( and i am never sick with m'y HTC vive). Also other apps crash constantly (netflix) or launch in 2d (no split view). Any idea?
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if your Daydream app/games launch in 2d just change the ROM, i have try 3 rom. Lineage OS get this issue so it is not good for Daydream, Resurrection Remix 5.8.5 Some app/games most of them heavy game such as " Arcslinger " sometimes get bad performance and screen flickering, the best ROM for Daydream i think PURE NEXUS PROJECT. after instal the rom just follow this instruction correctly https://www.xda-developers.com/force-daydream-vr-compatibility/ and you will get perfect compatible for Daydream.
I not try other rom maybe there are another perfect rom for daydream i don't know. for now iam using Resurrection Remix 5.8.5 because PURE NEXUS PROJECT have bug with screen recorder and i really more need screen recorder than perfect compatible for Daydream.

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FPSE No Sound?

Hello!, i want to play my old crash bandicoot games etc. on my TF201, bought the emulator and got the controls working, but i cant get the sound to work.
anyone else have this problem?
brugernavn said:
Hello!, i want to play my old crash bandicoot games etc. on my TF201, bought the emulator and got the controls working, but i cant get the sound to work.
anyone else have this problem?
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You have this problem because you dont have original game from googleplay! You use WAREZ :cyclops:
Pegaz-7 said:
You have this problem because you dont have original game from googleplay! You use WAREZ :cyclops:
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He didn't say that he didn't create an iso from his own personal collection... As for the sound issue, have you tried any other ROMs or tried that rom on the computer psx emulator?
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Same friggin issue here. I hear the startup chime but it cuts out when the second (black) screen loads
Is it suggested to use only ISO's? Because my roms are a mix between .bin and .img
-Sent from my T999 / T-Mobile Galaxy SIII
OTAw said:
Same friggin issue here. I hear the startup chime but it cuts out when the second (black) screen loads
Is it suggested to use only ISO's? Because my roms are a mix between .bin and .img
-Sent from my T999 / T-Mobile Galaxy SIII
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I personally use .bin but that is just because of the way I have ripped my disks. I'm really not sure why your sound isn't working. I have none of the different sound options checked and am using the fpse from market. I haven't used it on a 100% stock ROM though. It works flawless on Wook and AOKP.
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Pegaz-7 said:
You have this problem because you dont have original game from googleplay! You use WAREZ :cyclops:
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Talked to the maker of the app, he told me the same.....until i showed him my reciept from google play . 10 mins later he said i should download again, at is was working!
Asust Transformer tf300tg
Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3
First of sorry about my beginner questions,
i got my first tablet ever a few weeks ago, no experience at all with these devices,
generally speaking no experience with games too, use pc since 20 years i never did much games.
Just purchased from Google play FPse for android and Any Emulator BIOS, installed, no problem about.
I emulate play station 1 and try to play Crash Bandicoot, the first 3 titles.
The games are working fine except for the sound, no sound at all.
I try to make a reserch for Bandicoot compatibility, in some list. sorry my first post can not add link, is listed as compatible, no mention about sound problem. The list suggest to use eframeskip to get full speed how can i do it? Anyway speed is not a problem.
can you explain to me what i have to do in order to play with sound cause at this stage every thing is fine except for the sound, no sound at all!
Thank a lot!
You have purchased version??? I run the new pacther for fpse and i dont have any problem with sound
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[Q] ePSXe no sound Fire HDX 7"

Hello,
First time xda member but certainly not unfamiliar with everyone's great work here on the forums!
Just wanted to know if anyone's having problems getting sound outta the ePSXe emulator on their Fire HDX if they've sideloaded it?
My HDX is rooted and I sidedloaded the emulator after getting it from other sources but for some reason can't get sound. Tried playing around with settings in the app and installed numerous versions of up till 1.9.5 for the app but still the same, video works perfectly just no sound.
Can't backup the ePSXe app I bought from the play store a while back on my phone to an apk to use for my tablet because the phones not rooted unfortunately and there's security on that app T_T.
I apologize if this is in the wrong place or shouldn't be asking if anyone's having this same issue or problem but any workarounds or suggestions would help!
Regards
I cant help with that emulator specifically, but none of my sideloaded apps have had sound problems including MyBoy which is the GBA emulator I use. If the issue cannot be resolved then most likely it is something in the ePSXe apk itself that is not sending audio to the correct place, or possibly a plugin issue in the emulator that needs to be loaded onto the tablet too. Dont know though if the Android versions uses plugins like the PC software does.
no sound ePSXe
EniGmA1987 said:
I cant help with that emulator specifically, but none of my sideloaded apps have had sound problems including MyBoy which is the GBA emulator I use. If the issue cannot be resolved then most likely it is something in the ePSXe apk itself that is not sending audio to the correct place, or possibly a plugin issue in the emulator that needs to be loaded onto the tablet too. Dont know though if the Android versions uses plugins like the PC software does.
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Thanks for the reply EniGmA! Im assuming that has to be as well, I've tried using the free version of the PSP emulator PPSSPP from the play store and sideloaded it which produces no problems other than the ones expected because its young in its development, but I'll give another emulator a try and see if it produces any issues. ePSXe doesn't have much custom settings as it's PC counterpart (plugin selections etc) with the exception of being able to select an OpenGL plugin if you have one but I haven't managed to find an Android plugin I can download that I can select from to give a try, but ill see if I can dig more.
Anyone else have any more thoughts or suggestions toss em out!
Tried another PSX emulator not long ago and seems to be something with the ePSXe app and how it works with the HDX I'd imagine. The other PSX emulator I tried doesn't seem to have any issues reproducing video and audio playback. I made a thread even at ePSXe's forums so hopefully this gets looked at as I feel ePSXe has always been the best emulator for PSOne games
Try turning off Dolby sound in the settings and see if that works
RandumAccess said:
Try turning off Dolby sound in the settings and see if that works
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Really apologize for the late response! I will give that a try as soon as I'm able to and get back to ya! Thank you.
No go with the Dolby :/, tried turning it off using its widget and couldn't get any audio still, other Emu's can produce sound so I'm assuming it's just ePSXe needing some sort of update or they need to look into it . I did leave something in their forum so we'll see what happens.
j.fong said:
No go with the Dolby :/, tried turning it off using its widget and couldn't get any audio still, other Emu's can produce sound so I'm assuming it's just ePSXe needing some sort of update or they need to look into it . I did leave something in their forum so we'll see what happens.
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Sorry, I figured it might be worth a shot lol
Before I returned the Kindle.. I could not get the sound to work also and others had different kind of problems. So I also tried the HP Slate8 pro and all the same emulators worked flawless. I really loved the sound on the Kindle though.
I did just return the HP Slate8 pro because about after 15-30 playing a game MAN did the front part of the screen got so hot to the touch. Where as the back was just warm.
Zeblade said:
Before I returned the Kindle.. I could not get the sound to work also and others had different kind of problems. So I also tried the HP Slate8 pro and all the same emulators worked flawless. I really loved the sound on the Kindle though.
I did just return the HP Slate8 pro because about after 15-30 playing a game MAN did the front part of the screen got so hot to the touch. Where as the back was just warm.
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That's unfortunate you decided to return your Kindle and even the Slate8, hopefully you find something to your liking! Also sounds odd that the ePSXE EMU worked on the HP tab. I tried other PSX EMU's on the Kindle and they worked so that's why I assumed it was just something ePSXE dev's needed to work out and sort, but who knows. Since you say you too had the same issue on your Kindle and yet it was fine on the HP I have no clue what if the issue is related to the Kindle on a hardware/software side or if it is just the ePSXE app?
Here's hoping it sorts itself out in the future. Really love their PSX emu, can't get myself to use any others without comparing it to theirs to be honest lol.
No sound might be an anti piracy measure if Google play ins't found or if the license check fails instead of just disbabling the app all together they just disable the audio.
Montisaquadeis said:
No sound might be an anti piracy measure if Google play ins't found or if the license check fails instead of just disbabling the app all together they just disable the audio.
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I could honestly understand that being the reason if that's the case. What I did was try downloading the APK's of the same older version I had on my One X where I bought the app from the PlayStore (since I hadn't updated it for a while). I couldn't back it up into an APK because of its licensing (not sure if Im using that in the right context for this sentence) off my phone because well it's not rooted and I honestly wouldn't know if there's a way to for an app that was paid for and not generally a free app.
But, if that is the case then I can see that making sense as well. Thanks for your input Montis!
I can confirm i have no sound for mine either.
Hi.
We just discover the version in the amazon market, because this version is not an official version from ePSXe team, its a stolen one (check the name of the publisher).
We will contact amazon ASAP to report the situation.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
ePSXe team.
Galtor_epsxe said:
Hi.
We just discover the version in the amazon market, because this version is not an official version from ePSXe team, its a stolen one (check the name of the publisher).
We will contact amazon ASAP to report the situation.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
ePSXe team.
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Not sure what this means as I thought there wasn't an ePSXe app in the amazon market place...? But if this is a for real post then it's nice to know it's being looked into?
Now that the play store is up and working can someone test this again and let us know if you get sound or not please. It will let us know if it's really a anti piracy measure or if the sound output is truly broken on the because and needs to be fixed.
I know this is an old post, but did anyone get the sound to work?
I too have that problem on HDX 7.

Remote play Ps4 delay

Hi, i have a redmi note 2 and i have a problem with it. I have a ps4 and i try to use the remote play app and it works, there is no connection problems nothing, but the video gets a delay of 0,5 seconds, im on official stable but i tried with dev and its the same, i think its a rendering problem, since i have a lg l90 duos and there is no lag or delay. Can somebody help? connection is stable the problem i think is in render. i can make a video with both phones
Maybe try one of the custom roms around. Remember the redmi note 2 has double the resolution of the LG. Check if you can lower streaming quality or a faster router
goldfinv said:
Maybe try one of the custom roms around. Remember the redmi note 2 has double the resolution of the LG. Check if you can lower streaming quality or a faster router
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I put everithing in low and its the same, i connected directly to the ps4(i have remote play pc) wich provide wifi password and still the same. wich one do you recomend?
bessinha22 said:
I put everithing in low and its the same, i connected directly to the ps4(i have remote play pc) wich provide wifi password and still the same. wich one do you recomend?
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I have a redmi note 2. I'll try remote play today and see what I can come up with

Android Auto compatibility?

Has someone with a Mate 10 tried to run Android Auto? I'm still rocking a Mate 8, still a very good phone but with one major annoyance : not working with Android Auto. Very eager to find out if this issue has been resolved.
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ALP-L29(C636) working fine with my Sony XAV100 headunit.
snachez said:
ALP-L29(C636) working fine with my Sony XAV100 headunit.
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Thanks!
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WDawn said:
Thanks!
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Actually..... was fine yesterday but I have had a few weird issues today (have only had the device 72hrs)
- Lost music playback during a drive this morning.. can still hear nav instructions and phone calls etc, just silence during what appears to be playing music.
- The map screen has shrunk.. its like a totally different dpi to the other screens and appears fairly high res. Good because of the extra screen estate, but is now difficult to read text.
I'm going to try again tomorrow and will reset the head-unit and reinstall AA if it continues.
There is also a fair bit of complaints going on at the google product forums so maybe Oreo still needs some bugs worked out ?
snachez said:
Actually..... was fine yesterday but I have had a few weird issues today (have only had the device 72hrs)
- Lost music playback during a drive this morning.. can still hear nav instructions and phone calls etc, just silence during what appears to be playing music.
- The map screen has shrunk.. its like a totally different dpi to the other screens and appears fairly high res. Good because of the extra screen estate, but is now difficult to read text.
I'm going to try again tomorrow and will reset the head-unit and reinstall AA if it continues.
There is also a fair bit of complaints going on at the google product forums so maybe Oreo still needs some bugs worked out ?
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Thanks for the heads up. Would be interested to hear if you got it working again.
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WDawn said:
Thanks for the heads up. Would be interested to hear if you got it working again.
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It's strange. Sony XAV AX-100 & Mate 10 ALP-L29 .115
I find if I'm connected to the headunit first via BT and streaming music, it is fine. GPS directions and calls etc work as expected.
If I plug in via USB and let Android Auto takeover the headunit, it will continue only playing the one currently playing song, and the all other music is unable to play. I still get audio for directions & calls though.
What I think is happening, is Android Auto is trying to play music via USB connection and disables the "media" part of the BT paring.
For whatever reason, Google Play music doesn't come through via USB.
After a bit of research it appears this is a widespread problem with multiple devices after a recent AA & Google Play music update.. so I'm hesitant to blame Huawei here.
My current workaround is simply to use Android Auto on the phone and paired via BT for audio, rather than plugged in via USB.
Very very annoying, and hopefully fixed soon. Google seem to be dropping the ball A LOT lately
Very strange indeed...hope these bugs get ironed out soon. One of the main reasons to upgrade is to have AA working on my head unit so I guess I'll just wait until this works like it should.
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Just a quick fyi.. I have cancelled my Google Play Music and switched over to Spotify instead, which is working great and I have no other issues while plugged in via USB
I still get the higher dpi on the maps screen, and am finding it's actually preferable now I've used it for a few days.
Another small fyi for those experiencing issues, after a whole bunch of testing it appears the 'Smart Display" resolution setting is casusing the Nav Maps screen to be distorted, and the On-Call Phone screen to be hidden.
Locking resolution to HD / 720 will allow Maps and Phone screens to function as expected.
Still haven't figured out the GPM no-audio bug even after yesterdays playstore update.
I'm having issues on my mate 8 NXT-AL10.
Navigating - Works on fresh install of Android Auto, but then with Waze installed, next time I get in the car and go to navigation the system freezes, goes black, and then returns to the home screen. This has gone on far too long, and this is also my 2nd and last Huawei phone. Unimpressed.
Music/Audio - Every app I go on within android auto (on my head unit) is giving the "Google play music doesn't seem to be working right now" or insert other app name. It's mightily frustrating.
I've found workarounds for both but they're by no means fullproof.
1) Using Nova Launcher seems to keep Waze working for longer without having to reinstall the android auto app.
2) Apparently clearing the cache of your apps can help solve the audio issues, as well as restarting Bluetooth.
Google/Huawei really need to get their act together on this. It's really frustrating to spend so much money on a phone and a new car only to find out the systems you bought them for don't work.
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Oh, and also, when typing - for inserting a destination into a navigation app on Huawei, I've found there's no space-bar.
The only workaround so far I've found is type it natively on app in phone, save the destination as a favourite, and access it on android auto from the favourites list. Again, small, but painful.
You going to hate android auto belive me.
snachez said:
Another small fyi for those experiencing issues, after a whole bunch of testing it appears the 'Smart Display" resolution setting is casusing the Nav Maps screen to be distorted, and the On-Call Phone screen to be hidden.
Locking resolution to HD / 720 will allow Maps and Phone screens to function as expected.
Still haven't figured out the GPM no-audio bug even after yesterdays playstore update.
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I upgrade my Oneplus 3 to Mate 10 and having the same Google Map resolution too high problem.
I turn off Smart Display and lock the resolution to HD (720p) as instructed from this post, the navigation of android auto back to normal but the quality of the screen of the Mate 10 itself look like a budget phone.
I will try to update the firmware of my SONY XAV-AX100 if it would help.
Oh great. I really wish i found this thread before pulling the trigger on a Sony XAV-AX100 I expect it to arrive sometime next week but it wont be installed in my car until the new year sometime. Nonetheless, I will try some basic tests with Android Auto and report my findings. These tests won't involve sound though. No speakers laying around to connect to the headunit. I have a Mate 10 Pro, firmware 8.0.0.125
Updating the firmware of the XAV-AX100 unit does not help. I think it is the problem of Huawei Firmware. I hope they can fix the problem soon.
I just bought my Mate 10 last week. Finally got a chance to use AA, and after reading all the helpful information from this thread, I changed my phone resolution down to HD (low). I have a brand new car and brand new expensive flagship phone, and now you are telling me Huawei doesn't work well with AA. I really dont want to use an expensive phone with HD low resolution. Is there a way to let Huawai fix it?
I was also wondering if we could update the firmware of the screen of our car? I have a 2016 honda accord ex-L...
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I just bought my Mate 10 last week. Finally got a chance to use AA, and after reading all the helpful information from this thread, I changed my phone resolution down to HD (low). I have a brand new car and brand new expensive flagship phone, and now you are telling me Huawei doesn't work well with AA. I really dont want to use an expensive phone with HD low resolution. Is there a way to let Huawai fix it?
I was also wondering if we could update the firmware of the screen of our car? I have a 2016 honda accord ex-L...
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I think we have to wait for the firmware update of the phone instead of the firmware of head unit. I am current running 8.0.0.119(C636) (which have the AA bugs) and hope that the new 8.0.0.128(C636) I found in Firmware Finder will have the problem fixed. However, the new firmware is not authorise to install on my mate 10 yet.
snachez said:
- Lost music playback during a drive this morning.. can still hear nav instructions and phone calls etc, just silence during what appears to be playing music.
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snachez said:
It's strange. Sony XAV AX-100 & Mate 10 ALP-L29 .115
I find if I'm connected to the headunit first via BT and streaming music, it is fine. GPS directions and calls etc work as expected.
If I plug in via USB and let Android Auto takeover the headunit, it will continue only playing the one currently playing song, and the all other music is unable to play. I still get audio for directions & calls though.
What I think is happening, is Android Auto is trying to play music via USB connection and disables the "media" part of the BT paring.
For whatever reason, Google Play music doesn't come through via USB.
After a bit of research it appears this is a widespread problem with multiple devices after a recent AA & Google Play music update.. so I'm hesitant to blame Huawei here.
My current workaround is simply to use Android Auto on the phone and paired via BT for audio, rather than plugged in via USB.
Very very annoying, and hopefully fixed soon. Google seem to be dropping the ball A LOT lately
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Sorry for bringing this topic again, but these are exactly my problem and exactly my thoughts.
I have a Mate 9 Pro with Oreo beta and even when I don't have problems with maps or screen, I can only hear 1 song and then the audio stops working, and even when I unplugged the phone, the device remains with no audio at all until I reboot the device.
I tried to test with a P10 Lite, but the car is not even recognizing it.
I will try today with an Android Stock device to see if I get better results.
:fingers-crossed:
snachez said:
Just a quick fyi.. I have cancelled my Google Play Music and switched over to Spotify instead, which is working great and I have no other issues while plugged in via USB
I still get the higher dpi on the maps screen, and am finding it's actually preferable now I've used it for a few days.
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Do you get correct resolution on your car screen with AA? I can get correct resolution by using HD 1280 x 720 only, which is low resolution.
I tried to use Quick Shortcut Maker to create a shortcut so everytime I need to use GPS, I will toggle it on. However, Quick Shortcut Maker doesn't work on my Mate 10, and I dont' see any new shortcut created on my home screen.
I tried Nova Launcher, again, no hope. Nova Launcher tells me "Permission Denial" when I created the shortcut for "Screen Resolution". Also, after insatlled Nova, my Torch (flashlight) no longer working anymore.
I am thinking to return this crappy mate 10, it's not worth it to spend so much time to do research on all these bugs for Huawei software engineer....
hamz22 said:
I will try some basic tests with Android Auto and report my findings. I have a Mate 10 Pro, firmware 8.0.0.125
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Ok. I have received the Sony head unit and had it installed on friday night and...........
I am having similar experiences to Snachez with some exceptions.
No sound in Google Play Music. Which I am very pissed off with. Sure, I could cancel Google Music, but I have a family account with multiple users. So that's not really an option. I have no choice but to take up a Spotify subscription as well as GPM. I truly believe this is an issue with the GPM app or AA and is not Huawei's fault. Goddamn you Google. (EDIT: Just scored 3 months of Spotify for $0.99. If Google can get there **** sorted by the end of March with the Music app, it won't be so bad)
Maps are fine. don't matter what resolution i run the phone at. Sadly this is probably the only part of AA that has worked as expected.
Phone call information does not display on my headunit. at all. I have a dialer / contacts info but that's it. It doesn't matter if i switch the phone between 720 or 1080p. phone call info does NOT come up on the headunit. Do i have to reboot the phone between resolution switches? Because I didn't try that.
rjan22 said:
You going to hate android auto belive me.
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Saying I hate it would be a bit strong. More unimpressed than anything else. Unless I need to use Google Maps, or charge my phone. This headunit is going to spend more time in BT Audio mode than AA
I have got phone functionality (call info, etc) to work in AA. But to do so I have to force close the Huawei dialler each and every single time before connecting the phone to the headunit.
[email protected] me, what an absolute pain in the arse. How did Google and/or Huawei not notice this???
On the upside though, it works when the phone's resolution is set to 1080p. what a relief because changing it to 720p everytime i want to use AA would just suck.
To all the folks that say phone / maps doin't work properly in 1080p. have you tried enabling Developer Options in AA and experimenting with some of the settings?

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Anyone has experience with another music app different from Google play music that works fine with this phone?
venezolano69 said:
Anyone has experience with another music app different from Google play music that works fine with this phone?
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I have no clue why Nokia has no dedicated apps for music , file explorer , gallery , voice recorder , calculator etc .. like Samsung , HTC and other brands
machhho said:
I have no clue why Nokia has no dedicated apps for music , file explorer , gallery , voice recorder , calculator etc .. like Samsung , HTC and other brands
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It is very strange for me
machhho said:
I have no clue why Nokia has no dedicated apps for music , file explorer , gallery , voice recorder , calculator etc .. like Samsung , HTC and other brands
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Because Nokia made a great decision, to use pure Android. The smoothest and fastest Android of all. Besides the Google Pixel- Pixel 2, there is no other flagship with pure Android. You even have Google lens and "ok Google" with screen off, working. You have Android 8.1, when Galaxy S8 is right now updating to 8.0! For almost half the money.... Think about it....
I found this app that works very fine
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/themes/xperia-music-app-nokia-6-t3761076
I use "music folder", I love this app, it's simple but powerful at the same time.
Very very low battery drain.
I tried it for a few weeks and then I bought it, also to reward the work done.
Tolios1999 said:
Because Nokia made a great decision, to use pure Android. The smoothest and fastest Android of all. Besides the Google Pixel- Pixel 2, there is no other flagship with pure Android. You even have Google lens and "ok Google" with screen off, working. You have Android 8.1, when Galaxy S8 is right now updating to 8.0! For almost half the money.... Think about it....
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Regarding this decision, I'm glad they took it and that's why I love the new Nokia.
However they could implement some little features like the screen-on when there is a notification coming.
Also their glance screen is still a far cry that the one used in Lumias, in every aspect (aesthetic, features, battery consumption).
I'm not sure if Nokia / HMD is really working under the hood or if they just push Google updates and that's it.
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Regarding this decision, I'm glad they took it and that's why I love the new Nokia.
However they could implement some little features like the screen-on when there is a notification coming.
Also their glance screen is still a far cry that the one used in Lumias, in every aspect (aesthetic, features, battery consumption).
I'm not sure if Nokia / HMD is really working under the hood or if they just push Google updates and that's it.
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Isn't that what pure Android is all about? Pure Google. Fast updates and stock experience. I think I prefer fast updates, to have a secure and fluid device, than little tricks, that you mostly find in apps on play store anyway.
btw... On WhatsApp, sms and a few more apps, there are notifications on lock screen. And screen turns on. Just not for all apps.
If you look at the phone, the only downside, is it's own camera application. It sucks. Since I replaced it with Google camera, the phone became complete!
Yes you're right and that's why I chose Nokia too (that, + the fact that I'm a fanboy of the brand).
I know that Whatsapp wake up the screen with notifications, the whole point of my post was that, YES, Pure Android is fantastic and so far Nokia do a good job with updates. But maybe they could, like Sony for instance, just make 2-3 little additions on firmwares that won't slow down the updates that much, but will be great for users. For Instance, while under 8.0, it was nearly impossible to enjoy music streaming via bluetooth because it was broken (thanks Google). I don't have this problem on 8.0 with the GS8, and that's because Samsung worked on it.
Now with 8.1, no stuttering anymore, but as a lot of devices, Spotify is just shut down after 30min.
I would appreciate that HMD/Nokia put a little more effort on these type of problems.
I also agree that GC makes an HUGE difference.
I use poweramp and it works great. I love my nokia 8.
PlayerPro also work great for me, although I bought the Pro version years ago so dunno about the free version.
Same with Black Player, small and great.
If you have lots of albums N7 player is a uniquely brilliant in how it presents and navigates them.
I bought playerpro back when I had a HTC wildfire. That's how long I e used this music player and how happy I am with it. It's truly stood the test of time. My favourite feature is being able to download album artwork from the internet.
@venezolano69, I am currently using Onkyo HF player and is pretty good. It has various preseted HQ settings available and has a decent sound quality! It is worth to try if you are seeking for a new music player with good performance.
@machhho, if you are seeking for an audio recorder, let's try the one made by Sony. Both of the software can be found in the Google Store
I have been using BlackPlayer and it's really the best one out there in my opinion.
How can I record calls (App)?
I am now on Asus Music downloaded from APK mirror. Runs great and also has an equalizer. Still using since Asus zenfone 2 Laser and still great
Try shuttle music player
venezolano69 said:
Anyone has experience with another music app different from Google play music that works fine with this phone?
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I use Blackpayer EX its a nice music app. Very cheap on playstore aswell
Poweramp for me, nothing seems to sound even close.

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