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Any kind folks can help? Desperate user

Are you trying to get appradio mode working with android? You know you got to root your phone and install arliberator right? And to update the firmware, there are 2 files, not just one.

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Is the AVH-X8550BT without detachable screen? Because the product website states that it has.

 

Heard some bros here got some "rattling" noise with HUs with detachable screens...is it still a problem?

Screen is detachable. Didn't hear any rattling noise from my set.

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Hi, just got the 8550bt and cd-ah200 cable. Cant get it to link to my samsung s4. Installer tried using note 1 also cant.

 

Anyone can help as installer not so techy also and cant help.

 

Pardon me, i'm using Pioneer but not the same model, thought it only link with OS not Android..right ?

Raymond77 - Did you turn on your BT to pair with the HU first. I manage to pair my Note1 with the HU but so far have not tested the phone call functions cos did not made any calls nor receive call. However I can view my phone contacts from the HU.

 

CKchong8, 8550bt model is compatible to both iOS and selected Android models. However need to buy the cable to link from phone to HU.

 

I've oso just installed this HU and still playing around with it.

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Raymond77 - Did you turn on your BT to pair with the HU first. I manage to pair my Note1 with the HU but so far have not tested the phone call functions cos did not made any calls nor receive call. However I can view my phone contacts from the HU.

 

CKchong8, 8550bt model is compatible to both iOS and selected Android models. However need to buy the cable to link from phone to HU.

 

I've oso just installed this HU and still playing around with it.

i saw wat the other mentioned hv to install Arliberator to sync and use.

 

Beside 8550 other model possible ?

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Got back my unit...bt is working fine..jus messing ard with appradio...not working as need extra adaptor for s4

 

No plans to root phone yet and try arl....anyone here done it?...hope to meet up and see the difference with arl or how to maximize the potential of this 8550 with andriod.

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No plans to root phone yet and try arl....anyone here done it?...hope to meet up and see the difference with arl or how to maximize the potential of this 8550 with andriod.

 

Ok, just to clarify a few things as some pple seems to be confused.

Below for ANDROID PHONES ONLY:

a) To just talk on the phone -> blue tooth link is enough

b) To use the Pioneer App -> Need to install Pioneer App and need the cable. Don't have to buy the Pioneer cables, can buy something else, Please google.

c) To use ARLiberator -> Need to Root and install AR Liberator and Cable.

Important Note: Got install handbrake bypass? Very important!

 

I've rooted and installed ARLiberator. I loved it. The performance of ARLiberator heavily depends on your phone. I've an Xperia Z. The initial firmware (of the PHONE) was quite responsive, the latest firmware it takes a while to connect up with AppRadio.

 

I'm a bit busy at the moment due to year end. There's no need to meet up to imagine the possibilities for the AppRadio with ArLiberator.

Imagine. Your 7" HU.. IS YOUR PHONE. Simple. Songs, pictures, contacts in your phone will appear in YOUR HU. No need to transfer here and there, no need to sync. The "syncing" between the phone and the radio is just display and control information.

MP3s in M'sia when there is no radio? Check

See cock Facebook videos in traffic jam? Check

Waze and whole load of GPS apps? Check

See Whatsapp group chats in traffic jam and laugh your butt off? Check.

Ask your wife to surf and check the latest food/news while you drive and you can ALSO see the screen? Check.

What other stuff? Hmm...

Racechrono -> Haven't got that to work yet.

Torque -> Haven't tried but do imagine a 7" digital guage instead of the old sch defi...

The possibilities.. are endless..

 

Do note.. please avoid watching porn while in traffic next to double decker bus...

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Thanks for the detail explanation...got the s4 to work with app radio using aftermarket cable. Can get sygic on phone or any apps to be mirror / display on 8550 but no control or touch screen.

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Hi Guys, Any reviews of the latest toy ??

 

http://www.mixtrax-global.com/en/products/carav.html

 

AVH-8450BT !! So tempted !!

 

http://www.youtube.com/embed/hEDJA6H_A8U?rel=0

 

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car...ers/AVH-P8400BH - Corresponding US Model Number

 

Should we consolidate orders to get it ? Think the shops selling at SGD780.

 

The interesting features is the app radio. I am also aiming on this. I rather get this than those android headunit. The processor a few year it will obsolete liao. Then cannot possible call me change headunit every 2 years mah. I wanna use this unit it spoil one. hahah.

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Finally after using the AppRadio for 2 weeks....decide to root the S4 active, install AppRadio Unchained and screen standby....like what Gorjiam had explaint....the 8550 HU is now a 7" touchscreen tablet.......jus be careful driving and operating it cos its very addictive (whatsapp, youtube, facebook etc)....also I can now off the S4 screen when the MHL cable is connected so that battery life is conserved...will have to monitor if it can charge up the S4 while using Sygic / Waze cos the past 2 weeks using stock App Radio without Root....I will easily lose 10-20% of the S4 battery life even thou its connected to a 1.2amp charging port.

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Ok, just to clarify a few things as some pple seems to be confused.

Below for ANDROID PHONES ONLY:

a) To just talk on the phone -> blue tooth link is enough

b) To use the Pioneer App -> Need to install Pioneer App and need the cable. Don't have to buy the Pioneer cables, can buy something else, Please google.

c) To use ARLiberator -> Need to Root and install AR Liberator and Cable.

Important Note: Got install handbrake bypass? Very important!

 

I've rooted and installed ARLiberator. I loved it. The performance of ARLiberator heavily depends on your phone. I've an Xperia Z. The initial firmware (of the PHONE) was quite responsive, the latest firmware it takes a while to connect up with AppRadio.

 

I'm a bit busy at the moment due to year end. There's no need to meet up to imagine the possibilities for the AppRadio with ArLiberator.

Imagine. Your 7" HU.. IS YOUR PHONE. Simple. Songs, pictures, contacts in your phone will appear in YOUR HU. No need to transfer here and there, no need to sync. The "syncing" between the phone and the radio is just display and control information.

MP3s in M'sia when there is no radio? Check

See cock Facebook videos in traffic jam? Check

Waze and whole load of GPS apps? Check

See Whatsapp group chats in traffic jam and laugh your butt off? Check.

Ask your wife to surf and check the latest food/news while you drive and you can ALSO see the screen? Check.

What other stuff? Hmm...

Racechrono -> Haven't got that to work yet.

Torque -> Haven't tried but do imagine a 7" digital guage instead of the old sch defi...

The possibilities.. are endless..

 

Do note.. please avoid watching porn while in traffic next to double decker bus...

Mistress text, saying "honey, i am not wearing anything now....tonight?"

Wife's expression when looking at 7 inch screen......PRICELESS...

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Mistress text, saying "honey, i am not wearing anything now....tonight?"

Wife's expression when looking at 7 inch screen......PRICELESS...

 

That is one big problem too.

Finally after using the AppRadio for 2 weeks....decide to root the S4 active, install AppRadio Unchained and screen standby....like what Gorjiam had explaint....the 8550 HU is now a 7" touchscreen tablet.......jus be careful driving and operating it cos its very addictive (whatsapp, youtube, facebook etc)....also I can now off the S4 screen when the MHL cable is connected so that battery life is conserved...will have to monitor if it can charge up the S4 while using Sygic / Waze cos the past 2 weeks using stock App Radio without Root....I will easily lose 10-20% of the S4 battery life even thou its connected to a 1.2amp charging port.

 

1) How is AppRadio Unchained? I see it's still Beta so I'm scared.

2) How do you "off" the S4 screen? I "off" my Xperia screen once using I forgot what app and there was once something went wrong and the screen did not turn "on" when I unplug the mhl. I ended up rebooting the phone.

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Lol....my whatsapp msg have no preview or pop up so relatively safe

 

ARU tho beta had been great.....and since its free, why not give it a shot for those without ARL.....jus have to root your phone.......I've got no connection issue so far and automatically puts everything to landscape mode when started without having to install other 3rd party apps.....now need to find a landscape friendly home screen or launcher for S4 actvie, stock homescreen is a problem as cant access bottom row icons etc...any recommendation on this?

 

I've downloaded an app call "Screen Standby"....you can set it to automatically power off screen when HDMI cable is connected or/and ARU is operating....it does help to minimize power drainage but still my S4 is not charging when connected and running Waze / Sygic....jus downloaded fast charge app, however, there is no kernel developed for S4 active... :(

 

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Installed Go Launcher today.....homepage able to go landscape mode and now its display nicely on the 8550

 

Sadly no Fast Charge Kernel developed for the S4 Active so battery is still draining even when connected to 8550 via aftermarket MHL cable and screen off on phone.....

 

Connection time from phone to 8550 via ARU is relatively simple and fast, jus BT connect to HU, plug in MHL cable, click on the HU to enter App Radio and within 3-5sec HU is mirror with full control of ur Hp.

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I am looking into buying double din media player, considering pioneer and alpine.

 

Using android phone and i want to make use of my phone gps to be displayed on the player screen. is mirrorlink a must? or is there a way around this?

 

thanks!

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Sorry but I have a noob question?

 

What is a handbrake bypass? A search on this forum returns nothing and google wasn't that helpful.

 

I read that it is illegal to drive when the HU is displaying movies... I am totally unaware of it until now... so is there a way to play the movie on my backseat screen while having my HU displaying blank screen?

 

Anyway, how much have you guys purchased the Pioneer AVH-8450BT for? I am looking to buy.

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