AppRadio Unchained Rootless
$9.99
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About AppRadio Unchained Rootless
AppRadio Unchained Rootless allows full mirroring of your phone from your AppRadio. This means that any app can be controlled from the head unit screen and not just a few that are specially adapted.
For this app to work Android 7 or higher is required. As Android 7 only allows to inject complete gestures, a gesture has to be completed first on the head unit before it will be dispatched to the phone. It works similar to record and playback. Suppose you need to do a long press of 2 seconds, first press for 2 seconds, once you lift your finger it will be dispatched and replicated on the phone where it will take 2 seconds as well. It's recommended to only do things that take a short time so there won't be too much delay.
Important
The 'Smartphone setup' on the head unit needs to be set correctly for Android as by default it's configured for Iphone. Go to Settings->System->Input/Output Settings->SmartphoneSetup and set Device to 'Others' and Connection to 'HDMI'. See this video: https://goo.gl/CeAoVg
Any other AppRadio related app needs to be uninstalled as this blocks the connection to AppRadio Unchained Rootless.
Android 7 Bluetooth bug
If during connection 'Accept thread error' is displayed this is not because of a bug in the app but due to a bug in Android 7.
It can be fixed by disabling BT background scanning on your phone: Go to Settings -> Location, in top right menu click Scanning -> Bluetooth Scanning.
AppRadio mode requires that your device is connected to the HDMI input of the head unit. Depending on the device this can be done with a MHL / Slimport / Miracast / Chromecast adapter. This app supports automatic connection to wireless screencasting devices. Since Google API doesn't support this directly it is done via the phone's GUI. Note that only the phone's built-in screencasting capabilities can be used.
Chromecast issue
Up till recently it was possible to use a Chromecast with the mobile hotspot of your phone. However since Google made an update of ‘Google Play services’ it doesn’t work anymore, see here for details: https://goo.gl/WeySGp
There’s workarounds like uninstalling the ‘Play services’ update or using another phone’s hotspot, then it will still work. Google is working on a fix but it’s not known when it will be delivered.
If your phone supports Miracast, the best solution is however to not use a Chromecast but a Miracast device. It doesn’t require an internet connection to connect to it. The Actiontect screenbeam mini 2 or the Microsoft wireless adapter V2 are good choices.
Because this app may not work for your setup there's an extended trial period of 48 hours. In order to claim this simply request a refund within 48 hours after purchase by emailing the order number to the support email address.
The user's manual is available here: https://goo.gl/CBDRCc
Support forum thread at XDA-developers: https://goo.gl/rEwXp8
Supported head units: any AppRadio that supports Android AppMode via HDMI.
For example: SPH-DA100, SPH-DA110, SPH-DA210, SPH-DA120, AVH-X8500BHS, AVH-4000NEX, AVH-4100NEX, AVH-4200NEX, AVIC-X850BT, AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-Z150BH, AVIC-6000NEX, AVIC-6100NEX, AVIC-6200NEX, AVIC-7000NEX, AVIC-7100NEX, AVIC-7200NEX, AVIC-8000NEX, AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-8200NEX
Units that have AppRadio mode via USB (a.k.a. AppRadio One) are not supported.
The following features are supported:
- Multitouch
- AppRadio buttons
- GPS data transfer via mock locations (only works with head units that have a GPS receiver)
- Wake lock
- Rotation locker (to put any app in landscape mode)
- Real calibration
- Start on HDMI detection (for use with phones and HDMI adapters)
- Notifications to indicate connection state
- Diagnostics
- Automatic Bluetooth toggle for improved connection
AppRadio is a registered trademark of Pioneer.
Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for using this app in such a way that it does not impair your ability to drive.
For this app to work Android 7 or higher is required. As Android 7 only allows to inject complete gestures, a gesture has to be completed first on the head unit before it will be dispatched to the phone. It works similar to record and playback. Suppose you need to do a long press of 2 seconds, first press for 2 seconds, once you lift your finger it will be dispatched and replicated on the phone where it will take 2 seconds as well. It's recommended to only do things that take a short time so there won't be too much delay.
Important
The 'Smartphone setup' on the head unit needs to be set correctly for Android as by default it's configured for Iphone. Go to Settings->System->Input/Output Settings->SmartphoneSetup and set Device to 'Others' and Connection to 'HDMI'. See this video: https://goo.gl/CeAoVg
Any other AppRadio related app needs to be uninstalled as this blocks the connection to AppRadio Unchained Rootless.
Android 7 Bluetooth bug
If during connection 'Accept thread error' is displayed this is not because of a bug in the app but due to a bug in Android 7.
It can be fixed by disabling BT background scanning on your phone: Go to Settings -> Location, in top right menu click Scanning -> Bluetooth Scanning.
AppRadio mode requires that your device is connected to the HDMI input of the head unit. Depending on the device this can be done with a MHL / Slimport / Miracast / Chromecast adapter. This app supports automatic connection to wireless screencasting devices. Since Google API doesn't support this directly it is done via the phone's GUI. Note that only the phone's built-in screencasting capabilities can be used.
Chromecast issue
Up till recently it was possible to use a Chromecast with the mobile hotspot of your phone. However since Google made an update of ‘Google Play services’ it doesn’t work anymore, see here for details: https://goo.gl/WeySGp
There’s workarounds like uninstalling the ‘Play services’ update or using another phone’s hotspot, then it will still work. Google is working on a fix but it’s not known when it will be delivered.
If your phone supports Miracast, the best solution is however to not use a Chromecast but a Miracast device. It doesn’t require an internet connection to connect to it. The Actiontect screenbeam mini 2 or the Microsoft wireless adapter V2 are good choices.
Because this app may not work for your setup there's an extended trial period of 48 hours. In order to claim this simply request a refund within 48 hours after purchase by emailing the order number to the support email address.
The user's manual is available here: https://goo.gl/CBDRCc
Support forum thread at XDA-developers: https://goo.gl/rEwXp8
Supported head units: any AppRadio that supports Android AppMode via HDMI.
For example: SPH-DA100, SPH-DA110, SPH-DA210, SPH-DA120, AVH-X8500BHS, AVH-4000NEX, AVH-4100NEX, AVH-4200NEX, AVIC-X850BT, AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-Z150BH, AVIC-6000NEX, AVIC-6100NEX, AVIC-6200NEX, AVIC-7000NEX, AVIC-7100NEX, AVIC-7200NEX, AVIC-8000NEX, AVIC-8100NEX, AVIC-8200NEX
Units that have AppRadio mode via USB (a.k.a. AppRadio One) are not supported.
The following features are supported:
- Multitouch
- AppRadio buttons
- GPS data transfer via mock locations (only works with head units that have a GPS receiver)
- Wake lock
- Rotation locker (to put any app in landscape mode)
- Real calibration
- Start on HDMI detection (for use with phones and HDMI adapters)
- Notifications to indicate connection state
- Diagnostics
- Automatic Bluetooth toggle for improved connection
AppRadio is a registered trademark of Pioneer.
Disclaimer: You are solely responsible for using this app in such a way that it does not impair your ability to drive.
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What's Changed
BT communication improvements.
Change description for hotpsot switch ID.
Start of dimming delayed with 60 seconds.
Implemented gesture injection test in Diagnostics.
BT communication improvements.
Change description for hotpsot switch ID.
Start of dimming delayed with 60 seconds.
Implemented gesture injection test in Diagnostics.
What are users saying about AppRadio Unchained Rootless
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Works as promised. Went from the original appradio unchained, to beta testing reloaded, to rootless. All have worked well. This is how the pioneer product should have worked from the beginning.
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Not sure why companies feel the need to invent a high end product and control the consumer's full access to their 100% owned property. Appradio 3 + Galaxy s6, s7 & s8 buyers suffered a great deal as a result (discontinuation of MHL technology), so here's a big THANK YOU to the genius App designer of this app. Thank you for giving me back something that I paid and worked hard for. Not only that, but you enhanced the product unspeakably, all for 20 dollars & some change. Your mind will forever be appreciated and respected my friend.
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Funciona excelente con Galaxy S8+ y AVH-X8500BHS!!! Altamente recomendable sin tener que rootear el telefono, el adaptador que use fue este Cable Matters USB 3.1 Type C (USB-C & Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible) to HDMI 4K 60Hz UHD Adapter in Black
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Works with Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920T with the NRD90M.G920TUES5EQG1 build of Andoid 7.0 and Pioneer AVH-4200NEX. Unfortunately since my phone has a hardware home button I have to use my phone to return to the home screen. The resistive touchscreen on the stereo leaves much to be desired. These are not shortcomings of this app, but my experienced would have been vastly improved by by using different hardware.
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Works as promised. The Pioneer headunit should have come this way originally. Thankfully Area51 is around to make things right! Hardware: LG V20 (VS995), Pioneer AVH‑4200NEX, Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter v2. I was thinking about rooting my phone to get around the input limit in Android Auto, but full mirroring is better anyway, and I like to avoid rooting my phone if I can help it. I have a f qualms with the setup but the app is not at fault for either. One is that there is a delay between my input and the phone responding. In part, this is due to using a wireless setup, and in part its the nature of how input is handled through this setup. The other is that there is no way to automate wireless screen sharing. To get around this, I created a macro in the app "Macroandroid" launching a shortcut using the app "Quick Shortcut Maker" to the screen sharing settings, triggered by when my phone connects to the bluetooth on the 4200NEX. This at least brings up the toggle to enable screen-sharing quickly. The other issue is that there seems to be no way to turn the screen on the phone completely off while screen sharing.
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Don't usually review apps on here but this one warrants special mention because it is so slick and well put together. Great support too. My appradio is fully functional again because of this.
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Works on unrooted S7 Edge perfectly with full mirroring using miracast and Avic F88dab. Thank you.
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Platinum support from the developer. Worked on my unrooted note 5 and my S8+ I now get full support of my phone using screen beem mini 2 and 4200nex.
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Works well with samsung s8. Support from developers was great and always replied to my questions
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Most of the time it won't connect. Not worth the 29$. If it connected every single time then it would be worth 29$
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by M####:
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Any chance of being able to remap the buttons? The only downside of this version compared to the root version.
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Thank you for doing Pioneer's job :)
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Top notch support from the developer
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Great app, working with ScreenBeam2, Pioneer 8200, and Samsung Galaxy S8.
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It worked but half my screen was cut off and couldn't get to the apps
by T####:
Been a long time user of arunchained with a rooted HTC one X, switched to a non rooted Samsung Galaxy s8 so moved to this app. What can I say but fantastic, great support from the developer over on xdadevelopers, after a bit of fiddling it works perfectly with my phone connected to a screenbeam mini 2 and pioneer appradio 3. Start the car and within 30 seconds my phone is completely mirrored on the head unit.