Samsung Fascinate car dock audio not working

[dd7]

I purchased the Samsung Navigation Vehicle Mount. Problems: I put my Samsung Fascinate in the dock...it goes to the standard Car Dock app. I don't want that because I want google nav etc. So, I got the Custom Car Dock app. Now, I can't seem to get the Custom Car Dock to launch when I put in dock. Another issue...the audio jack does not work on this car dock. Can someone help me...Ultimately I want a car dock app to launch when in dock showing my custom apps. Also, I want the audio jack to work...any ideas? Thanks.

 

[DroidXcon]

I purchased the Samsung Navigation Vehicle Mount. Problems: I put my Samsung Fascinate in the dock...it goes to the standard Car Dock app. I don't want that because I want google nav etc. So, I got the Custom Car Dock app. Now, I can't seem to get the Custom Car Dock to launch when I put in dock. Another issue...the audio jack does not work on this car dock. Can someone help me...Ultimately I want a car dock app to launch when in dock showing my custom apps. Also, I want the audio jack to work...any ideas? Thanks.

Are you using launcher pro or standard launcher?

 

[jackchaos]

There is a sticker on my desk dock that says that the audio out from the dock will not work until the 2.2 upgrade .... that will STILL haven't gotten ... *sigh* ...

edit: also, read this thread about the car dock: http://forum.androidcentral.com/verizon-telus-fascinate/36843-using-google-car-dock-screen.html

 

[Kevin Gossett]

Yeah, the audio out is a function we will get with 2.2, and you can replace the stock car dock app with a debinged version mentioned in the thread above

 

[dd7]

I am not using a launcher...do I need to? All I did so far is plug into car dock and the same stock car screen comes up...how do I get it to launch Custom Car Home? I tried to look at the other threads...can't figure it out. As far as audio I guess I have to wait till 2.2...but if someone could step me through how to get Custom Car Home to launch in car dock..that would be great...thanks.

 

[Kevin Gossett]

AFAIK, only stock apps will launch when placed in the dock

 

[fwdixon]

only the stock app will launch, unless you are using a custom rom with a different dock app and launch programming.

Audio jack is coming with 2.2 (not holding my breath)

 

[wtherrell]

Au Contraire!

Hi, folks. It was sickening when I put my fascinate into the car dock and up came all this VZ Navigator and Bing stuff. Ugh! Following tips on some other forums I downloaded Custom Car Home from the AppBrain Market. This app lets you put whatever nav and search apps and anything else on a custom car dock app. Settings let you auto load Bluetooth, auto switch on GPS, Disable WiFi and a bunch of other stuff when the app launches. I had trouble initially getting the app to load automatically when I connected the dock but finally overcame that problem. This solution even works with LauncherPro and the WidgetLocker screen lock active.

Here's how I did it:
Downloaded app called "Locale" (A little pricey but well worth it when you start to see what it can do.) Also the Locale Dock Condition app and the Locale shortcut plug-in app. With those installed you go into Locale and set condition > Car dock and save it Then under cardock condition > setting > shortcut > custom car home. Locale then monitors your phone for the stated condition and when detected launches the app you have chosen in your shortcut. Now the behavior is when in Launcher Pro and screen locked (OR Not if your prefer) whenever I connect the car dock to the phone the custom car home app automatically launches. 8 big easy to touch icons of your own choosing on the default screen plus two more pages of your own customized shortcuts (8 apps each Page) in large easy to touch icons. I highly recommend this app and set-up if you don't like the car cradle app that comes with the phone. Happy