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yeah that's the one. The company I've been talking to still haven't released this unit, so you're as good getting it from there are you are from my one (no, not my actual company lol)geek78 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2019 4:39 pm hi
is it this unit :
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/33032074925.html
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This will definitely need a guinea pig!AnubisZed wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:19 pmyeah that's the one. The company I've been talking to still haven't released this unit, so you're as good getting it from there are you are from my one (no, not my actual company lol)geek78 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 18, 2019 4:39 pm hi
is it this unit :
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/33032074925.html
It states that it doesn’t fit sat-Nav dashes but requires cutting a standard dash. That’s gonna take some balls!
Shame they couldn’t make it stick to the dash and direct a flat cable behind the dash (windshield side) to behind the existing stereo.
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Chap on one of the Facebook pages is trying to push this company for a E85 model - too much money to risk it however for me.
http://m.a-carnavi.com/
I have an Android head unit in my Octavia and it is hands down amazing.
http://m.a-carnavi.com/
I have an Android head unit in my Octavia and it is hands down amazing.
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Hi,
Did anyone ever receive this and get it working ok?
I'm an app developer and also have an E85, and I've been commissioned to make an Android Auto app so need something to test it on. Hopefully this will work.
Did anyone ever receive this and get it working ok?
I'm an app developer and also have an E85, and I've been commissioned to make an Android Auto app so need something to test it on. Hopefully this will work.
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Hi Ian, any reason why you can't test on something similarly proportioned e.g a tablet?
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I already have the app working on a phone and tablet, but Android Auto is slightly different than those.
The main differences are in the UI, as Android Auto has an always on screen, plus from a UX point of view things need to be designed a little differently (e.g. bigger buttons). In addition my app would need to be tested while moving at high speeds, which isn't particularly feasible to test myself with a tablet.
The main differences are in the UI, as Android Auto has an always on screen, plus from a UX point of view things need to be designed a little differently (e.g. bigger buttons). In addition my app would need to be tested while moving at high speeds, which isn't particularly feasible to test myself with a tablet.
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Gotcha - you know Android Auto can be run on loads of things though right? So stick a phone/tablet on your dashboard, running Android Auto which in turn is running your app, and that's very close to what you're trying to replicate
2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
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2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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(PSST, cool it with the cheaper suggestions, if I can justify it as a business expense I get a free head unit installed )Timmyboybunter wrote: ↑Sun Sep 22, 2019 7:07 pm Gotcha - you know Android Auto can be run on loads of things though right? So stick a phone/tablet on your dashboard, running Android Auto which in turn is running your app, and that's very close to what you're trying to replicate
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I formally volunteer to be a beta tester (obviously will also need a free head unit)
2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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There is already an Android Auto emulator for these units, it's called Headunit Reloaded and works perfectly as you can see in the photo.... (yes I know this is the e89 version but all of the software is identical)
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Thanks. Mine doesn't have a head unit at all though.
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?? I dont think you quite got my point, you said you was going to develop an app for Android Auto, and I've said there already is one that works perfectly!
The Android screen for the e85/6 is just over £500 so I doubt very much you'll be getting one for free, good luck if you do though. But if you do produce a new app then well done and I'll try it out
Dave
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
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Ian is looking to develop a new app that runs *in* Android Auto (like Waze, TuneIn, Maps etc), he is not trying to development a replacement or alternative to Android Auto itself
2012 VW Passat 1.4 Tsi Estate
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
2005 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG
2015 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive35iS (sold)
2010 E89 BMW Z4 sDrive30i (sold)
2003 E85 BMW Z4 3.0 (sold)
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Arrrr right I see, I stand correctedTimmyboybunter wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:50 am Ian is looking to develop a new app that runs *in* Android Auto (like Waze, TuneIn, Maps etc), he is not trying to development a replacement or alternative to Android Auto itself
Dave
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q