AfterMarket

I use Tasker with the plugin "Nougat+ Tasker Tethering Control" in the app store on my S9 and it works. I have a profile for the Comand Bluetooth connection that triggers a task to turn on tethering using that plug in. Works for my S9; hope it works for S8 also.​​​​​

Skeechan

t895zx

I did a relatively easy workaround if you on an Android phone. Download the application called Automate, there is an in-car hotspot automation already pre-created that you can download as a plugin.

All you need to do is configure the plugin that whenever your phone connects to the 10.25 Bluetooth connection to automatically enable your WiFi hotspot and have the 10.25 display configured to auto connect to your phone's Wifi hotspot. No root required.

Skeechan

Sly_North

If you ever got an issue with the tablet's music and sound cutting after about 20 seconds: make sure that in your Audio20, the option to play music randomly across all medias is off. I'm not sure how it got turned on, but my stupid Audio20 would switch to the (navigation) SD card, found no music, then just stay there forever instead of switching back to the USB AUX.

t895zx

There are a few 'gotchas' with Android Oreo and Pie versions to allow the automations to execute flawlessly.


Ensure you have your 10.25 tablet selected as the Bluetooth device to connect to, so that the hotspot will be enabled



Select this part of the flow in Automate for the Bluetooth automation called "In car hotspot" as the flow.


Do you have hotspot in your quick settings?


Do you have the appropriate permissions set in the Automate application?


1. In order to turn the hotspot on and off in Android Oreo+, the hotspot tile MUST be present in the quick settings. To see if it is, expand the status by swiping down twice. If the hotspot tile isn't present, tape the edit/pen icon, then drag the title to add it.
2. You must also set the 10.25" screen's Bluetooth connection as a Trusted Device. Navigate to Settings/Security & Location/Smart Lock/Trusted Devices and add it accordingly.
3. Within the Automate application you must authorize Automate to MODIFY SYSTEM SETTINGS with the checkbox, under Privileges, without this it is unable to perform the actions.

2 EURO

amgggg...

Voila...AMG logo file

t895zx

You are the man! This is freakin' awesome, it's the little things like this in life that make me smile.

Pew, Pew, pew, freakin' lasers!

t895zx

My life is now complete

amgggg...

I don't get it...the Hot Spot Starter app works flawlessly for me on Android 8.1.0

400ixl

Just tested Tasker with my Nexus 6P running 8.1.0 and it works fine (if you OK the prompt to allow system settings to be changed) when creating the task to turn on tethering. This is on what is a freshly built factory image with no root.

I know some US carriers modify the build to block tethering being enabled, maybe that is the issue.

Momodatx

2 EURO

I'm considering this upgrade. Can I get more information on the following questions....?

Has the GPS officially been rectified? I still see a few posts saying people couldn’t get their GPS to work. That’s a must for me. Is the GPS antenna having a hard time picking up a signal? Are you guys just hot spotting to get GPS to work?

The audio switching, has this also been fixed?

Lastly, is it best to just get the car play module so that you can just mirror your iPhone?

Thx!

dacia

I know it's a long thread but the answers to your questions are there in the last few pages.
Yes, GPS works fine as long as you place the receiver on top, directly under the dash (you can use two sided tape) away from cables and metal parts.
You can also tether the iPhone.

400ixl

You may need a 3.5 mm Jack Ground Loop Isolator if you can't find the source of the interference. Cheap enough to buy.

Skeechan

Darn it, my V2 did it to me again. Got in the car this morning and was met with the Android Starting, optimizing apps, then something about processing an update and BAM, all my settings and apps are gone and the unit is back at a factory state. This is the second time it has done this and it is extremely annoying. Re-downloading all my apps and getting them logged back in and all of that is tedious. WTF?

huewish

Is it possible to back up the unit to Google so that you can simply restore it?

Skeechan

Even if, still have to redownload everything and reset up each of the app accounts. Would prefer the V2 not format itself every 2 weeks. I need to figure out what is causing these factory resets.

Heisenberg5070

Has anyone been able to install a front facing camera w this or do we still need a interface for that to happen

dacia

Could someone tell me if is still possible to use the COMAND DVD player and watch videos either on the big screen or on the small OEM screen?
Thanks.

ItchyTasty

damn. this is concerning enough to give me pause on buying this. anyone else having the same issue?

Skeechan

Even with the quirks, this V2 is just so awesome that I would NEVER give it up, and I have had the worst install experience of anyone in the thread, by far, and I am still stoked on the V2.

It is so superior to the NTG4 and all of those limitations that dealing with an occasional V2 bug is worth it a million times over. Today I was streaming HD+zoomed youtube music videos and the sound was great. FLAC sounds even more amazing. I use VLC to stream concert videos too, plus Carplay support with the USB adapter, SiriusXM app (with its more channels and portability), Apple Music, TV channels (I listen to the audio during commutes), iHeartRadio and especially Waze navigation...I save more time using waze and its suprior traffic routing than I ever would spend dealing with these occasional V2 quirks. And then the interest. Everyone who sees it, especially people with W212s are shocked that such a thing even exists.

Is it perfect? No. Is it all kinds of epic and awesome? Hell yes. After using it daily for a few weeks now do I recommend it even having had the worst install trouble that Chris at CKM got me through, no problem. 1000%! Even now, I email Chris from time to time asking about this feature or that feature and he provides great support. I am discovering new capabilities of this thing every few days.

I will say finally, and it is almost funny, I was VERY close to trading in my W212 for a new mediocre car as mine now has 114K miles, I had a tear in my seat, I hated the NTG4, HATED it, etc, I was so bored. The V2 changed that. After installing the V2, I bought new 19" wheels, got it lowered, got the seat fixed as good as new for, it turned out, cheap, tossed in a HID kit, installed the optional AMG clear tail lights, clear side markers...I am just pumped on my car again. Even today, I am working with Chris on installing a retrofit color IC in my 2011. At this rate, I will NEVER get rid of this car. It is more new to me than the day I got it. And it all started with the V2.

LemonSqueezy

That's pretty awesome to hear someone so stoked about this unit. All I'm wondering here is if they'll ever add android auto.

ItchyTasty

Can't you just download the app from the play store and run it?