Need some help with VZW S4 and Pioneer 4100NEX Android Auto

[jpcsoccer]

when did the new GPS come out? if i am not on CM, does this apply?

 

[ph0nedawg]

The new GPS can be installed even if you dont have root - it is just an app. It can be applied to all phones regardless of ROM being used. It came out yesterday but it might take weeks for the rollout to reach your phone. Go ahead and grab the version in my post.

 

[jpcsoccer]

pardon my stupidity, but i have never downloaded an app other than from the play store...
will i be able to figure out how to download this and in stall it? is it safe?

 

[jpcsoccer]

also, could you kindly offer a step-by-step

 

[chomorro]

I just installed it. You just download it and it will tell you to check mark allow unknown sources.

I will see if it fixed anything on the head unit on my next break

 

[jpcsoccer]

great! i will wait and learn from you then.....
fingers crossed

 

[jpcsoccer]

okay, i installed the new version of google play services. i will try to get y android auto to work when i leave work today.

 

[Dr Claw]

I downloaded the new Google Play Services... my VZW S5 still isn't working, it appears. Unless there is also an Android Auto update that I'm missing.

 

[ph0nedawg]

I downloaded the new Google Play Services... my VZW S5 still isn't working, it appears. Unless there is also an Android Auto update that I'm missing.

Did it not take you past the red screen? It took my S4 past the red screen. I cannot speak for the S5

 

[chomorro]

Yup didn't work for me either head unit still doesn't light up the apps button when connected.

 

[ph0nedawg]

Yup didn't work for me either head unit still doesn't light up the apps button when connected.

In the past, did you ever get to the red screen?

 

[chomorro]

In the past, did you ever get to the red screen?

I never get the red screen at all. Just charges the phone.

 

[ph0nedawg]

I never get the red screen at all. Just charges the phone.

The GPS update takes GS4 past the red screen. You are not even setup to get to the red screen. You will need to fix that first.

 

[chomorro]

The GPS update takes GS4 past the red screen. You are not even setup to get to the red screen. You will need to fix that first.

It's working for you on the Verizon s4? I can't think of anything else to do to fix it.

How do you connect? Bluetooth first, then settings to others usb2. Then connect phone and it should automatically pop up right?

 

[Dr Claw]

Did it not take you past the red screen? It took my S4 past the red screen. I cannot speak for the S5

I got the red screen on my phone. I clicked "Exit" and Android Auto went away. What are you doing with the S4? Which carrier do you use? I noticed that things pop up much more quickly once I pick up the phone and take it out of that dumb "installer" mode. Still goes to RSoD.

 

[ph0nedawg]

It's working for you on the Verizon s4? I can't think of anything else to do to fix it.

How do you connect? Bluetooth first, then settings to others usb2. Then connect phone and it should automatically pop up right?

I used CM 12.1 on Verizon GS4. It looks like jpcsoccer uses the stock ROM and was able to get to the red screen. I am waiting for him to try.

Read my first post in this thread and use those steps

 

[jpcsoccer]

I still don't make it past the red screen. Even with the new GPS. Ugh!

 

[chomorro]

There is no way to root the verizon s4 on lollipop but there is a way to down grade it and then root i think. I might go this route, if it bricks my phone. I wanted an s6 anyways lol.

I will use exactly what he used CM 12.1. Hopefully it works!

 

[ph0nedawg]

There is no way to root the verizon s4 on lollipop but there is a way to down grade it and then root i think. I might go this route, if it bricks my phone. I wanted an s6 anyways lol.

I will use exactly what he used CM 12.1. Hopefully it works!

You cant downgrade, you are stuck. That said, you need not get onto CM, the next GPS updates should unlock your ROM

 

[jpcsoccer]

so, am i stuck with no android auto still? the new GPS and android auto app do not seem to help.