Ever since buying my '16 FXT a couple months ago I've become more and more frustrated with the Nav/HU. Getting MirrorLink working was an total uphill battle. But, after a couple months of tinkering, I was able to get a phone/OS combo working. The ability to use Google Maps and control Google Play Music from the HU cost me 20 bucks.
I bought a Sprint branded Samsung Galaxy S III from a friend at work for 20 bucks to be dedicated to this project. It came with Android 4.4.4. This version of Android does not work with the modified DriveLink app so I downgraded to a rooted and deodexed Android 4.1.2 rom... BINGO! I can use any Android app including Google Maps, Waze, Play Music, etc. When I need internet access, I tether the S3 to my T-Mobile BlackBerry Priv.
Not sure if it's ok to post links to modified software on here, while it's not illegal, some forums don't like it linked to.
I used an OS rom called MD4_update_FULL_DeOdex.zip for the phone OS.
I downloaded the modified DriveLink RAR, installed the DriveLink apk file and copied the the TMServer.apk file to /system/apps directory.
This solved my problems with outdated maps, inaccurate traffic, album art not showing, etc.
I posted this pretty late at night and left out some details. I'm happy to provide more details or answer questions if anyone is interested.
What are the odds of getting this to work on the 15 with navigation and does this change your User Interface at all??? The gps works but I really cant stand the UI and have been thinking of ways to fix, update or replace it all together.
Ever since buying my '16 FXT a couple months ago I've become more and more frustrated with the Nav/HU. Getting MirrorLink working was an total uphill battle. But, after a couple months of tinkering, I was able to get a phone/OS combo working. The ability to use Google Maps and control Google Play Music from the HU cost me 20 bucks.
I bought a Sprint branded Samsung Galaxy S III from a friend at work for 20 bucks to be dedicated to this project. It came with Android 4.4.4. This version of Android does not work with the modified DriveLink app so I downgraded to a rooted and deodexed Android 4.1.2 rom... BINGO! I can use any Android app including Google Maps, Waze, Play Music, etc. When I need internet access, I tether the S3 to my T-Mobile BlackBerry Priv.
Not sure if it's ok to post links to modified software on here, while it's not illegal, some forums don't like it linked to.
I used an OS rom called MD4_update_FULL_DeOdex.zip for the phone OS.
I downloaded the modified DriveLink RAR, installed the DriveLink apk file and copied the the TMServer.apk file to /system/apps directory.
This solved my problems with outdated maps, inaccurate traffic, album art not showing, etc.
I actually had a SGS3 as well and tried this on my 2016....can you give more details please. I no longer have the SGS3 because I actually hard bricked it doing reckless flashing.
What cables did you use? OTG USB? Where did you navigate to on your phone settings to activate.. Etc.
It uses a standard USB cable (charging/data cable). On the phone, once the app was installed, upon connecting the USB cable to the HU and phone, the drivelink app starts up and establishes the connection.
This contains the links for the modded app, thanks for posting that. I had to try about 8 different OS flavors before I got the right combo that prevented the blue screen. Some versions it wouldn't enable ML at all.
Thanks for sharing.
I got the same setup as you except for the ROM ( i got stuck 4.2), it was looking very promising but the i run WAZE and the screen went balnk and waze displayed on the phone only.
Any idea?
Do you have the hacked DriveLink app or the stock one? When using the factory version, I would get the blue mirrorlink screen if I ran anything other than DriveLink.
A few questions:
How well does it work? Do you use an app to keep the phone in landscape mode? Does the reversing camera override the phone screen?
Seems like it might be worth buying an old Galaxy S3 to keep in the car and use for maps. A bit easier to hide in the console than a Nexus 7 and doesn't need a stand.
I'm sorry, I wiped my main phone and didn't get notifications for this thread.
I have the HK 7" with nav. With the right combination of ROM and hacked drivelink app, it worked very easily. I updated to a newer version of Android and it failed to work. It seems like the 4.1-4.3 are the sweet spots.
I bought a couple of additional apps to help out. The best one, I'll have to look up the name (button savior I think), gives you on screen home, menu, and recent apps buttons. This way when you hit home, it doesn't take you back into DriveLink home.
Very specific question, is it possible to run the waze/google maps navigation with Mirrorlink and use either Aux-in or BT for music streaming? Or can the HU treat them as separate sources?
Unfortunately, HU will only play audio from MirrorLink while viewing MirrorLink. However, audio quality over MirrorLink sounds good. The only thing I miss is having steering wheel controls for music but, oddly, the next/prev buttons on front of HU work with audio apps.
Darn, well thanks for clearing that up. If the 2016 HU is the same as the 2017 it's compatible with ML 1.0 and 1.1, so if the same app is reverse engineered for the 1.1 version we can start using phones that aren't old as dirt.
ABOUT THE SUPPORTED DEVICES
● Your smartphone must support the MirrorLinkTM version 1.1, 1.0 function.
● Available operations will differ depending on your smartphone. Refer to your smartphone owner’s manual, or consult the manufacturer.
I read that line differently- looks like it's version 1.0 *of* ML1.1
and no, the system is by definition not backwards compatible; something to do (IIRC) with authorisation being done either from one device OR the other...
I would like to do this. Any idea why that certain ROM was necessary? I am wanting to do this on a TMobile S3 and am wondering which if it is possible/ what ROM will be needed.
I bought a Sprint branded Samsung Galaxy S III from a friend at work for 20 bucks to be dedicated to this project. It came with Android 4.4.4. This version of Android does not work with the modified DriveLink app so I downgraded to a rooted and deodexed Android 4.1.2 rom...
Okay, so I got a Verizon Galaxy SIII I535 with Android 4.4.2 from my coworker who had one laying around. How in the world did you downgrade from 4.4.4 to 4.1.2?
It's now my understanding that any version newer than 4.3 has a locked bootloader preventing a downgrade.
I really wish Subaru was a little more forward looking with their infotainment system instead of designing it for only the phones available at the time.
In Europe you can get update for infotainment system to upgrade mirrorlink into version 1.1. Update come out in March 2016 therefore I assume it is also possible to get it in US.
After upgrade, mirrorlink works perfect with new phones. I am using Samsung galaxy S7 and Sygic navigation mirrored to subaru forester main screen. For me this is great sollution since I do not have OE nav.
I will try to search for instruction how to install update to subaru infotainment system maybe this wil lhelp your car dealers to find update also for your version of fujitsu ten infotainment system.
In Europe you can get update for infotainment system to upgrade mirrorlink into version 1.1. Update come out in March 2016 therefore I assume it is also possible to get it in US.
After upgrade, mirrorlink works perfect with new phones. I am using Samsung galaxy S7 and Sygic navigation mirrored to subaru forester main screen. For me this is great sollution since I do not have OE nav.
I will try to search for instruction how to install update to subaru infotainment system maybe this wil lhelp your car dealers to find update also for your version of fujitsu ten infotainment system.
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