I can confirm that TV out works just fine for the version of appradio that is built into the AVH-P8400BH. Also I am running Iphone 4 IOS 5.1.1

Thank you Bigdaddyjosh. I've been looking to learn how the 8400 Advanced App Mode compares to AR1 or AR2.

Looking forward to my install this week to test all these Iphone apps an JB tweaks. I have a relay for the parking brake but I think I'm going to try the switch to ground wiring first invade firmware updates mess with the relay like with AR1

Thanks for all your hard work Mike on the AppEx code.

I can confirm that the current beta of appradio extensions does pretty well work with the Appradio 2. The TV out can be a little flaky. Sometimes it will show the Appradio app on the screen and when it springs to load the app you've selected, the screen will go black and show the parking break warning. And sometimes it will spring to load the app and it will output just fine. Lots of re-springing and re-starting to get it to work properly someimes which is difficult while driving and time consuming with my iPhone 4 (not as bad with my wife's iPhone 4S). The touch works really well, I don't usually have that much of a screen mapping issues depending on the app (small touch areas are obviously more difficult). The known app switching bug can be a little annoying but the last few times I've plugged my phone in I haven't had the problem. My current biggest gripe isn't related to app extensions, but with the GPS antenna. Have it mounted on my dash in a Honda CR-V and basically get no signal. Once I unplug the iPhone cable, the app gets a GPS signal from the built-in chip right away. Not looking forward to taking the dash apart again to fiddle with the plug and location.

I get the same problem with no signal from the gps from tom Tom when plugged in. Must have been a poor installation

Yes, I get the same thing with Navigon........Strange.

hi guys, Mike just wanna say great work.

reading through this thread I noticed a lot of people mentioning the brake wire issue. I've had my AR2 in for about a month now and on installation I just cut the brake wire from the HU into the negative from the HU and job done never had the warning come up about applying the handbrake.

I've installed the app ext which does as advertised except the touch screen on the HU. I'm just getting a mirror image. TBH i haven't played with it too much to try and get the touch screen to work on the HU.

Also I get the same issue with GPS dropping as soon as I plug my iPhone 4 in. It does it with all Nav software (TomTom, Navigon, AA etc) except ones that pioneer make available to work on AR's. I think the issue is that when you plug your phone in it switches off the GPS in the phone and that is what these nav programmes are trying to use? Just a thought as they work up to plugging the phone in to the HU. I'm in no way a programmer or anything but this is what I've guessed is happening. any suggestion anyone?

Cheers

Oz

I noticed with the GPS signal dropping on navigon but intially for a few mins then working fine.

As for the navgate drive app I bought it and got a refund as it is rubbish.

Cheers for the work Mike.......

will this work with iphone 3g or 3gs?

Just purchased Appradio 2. Following the threads. Question: Is there any advantage of using AppRadio Extensions over AppRadio +? I do have a jailbroke iPhone, so in my lurking, it seems AppRadio Extension is the easiest way to go to get extra functionality, unless I'm missing something. Thank you in advance for feedback.

Didjit

will this work with iphone 3g or 3gs?

Most likely no.

Hi Mike, it appears I may actually be going with an AR2 with a new car purchase I will be doing in a few months. I tested your latest beta with the unit at my local shop the other day but wasn't able to get any results that it will work with the AR2. By any chance do you plan on acquiring an AR2 soon to do testing?

Hi Mike, it appears I may actually be going with an AR2 with a new car purchase I will be doing in a few months. I tested your latest beta with the unit at my local shop the other day but wasn't able to get any results that it will work with the AR2. By any chance do you plan on acquiring an AR2 soon to do testing?

I don't plan on opening up my dash any time soon. I'm still trying to figure out why there is a difference. The AppRadio app should work the same way on both devices.

I don't plan on opening up my dash any time soon. I'm still trying to figure out why there is a difference. The AppRadio app should work the same way on both devices.

If people ponied some donations, he could probably afford the AR2 to put on a bench to test it out as well... just sayin

This is great! I have just tested the beta and it looks good on the Pioneer AVH-8400BT.

a couple of things i have noticed...

I tried to run angry birds on the display to see if it works like they advertise on the hackradio, it is very laggy but the weirdest part i have seen is the swipe action is backwards. for instance if i swipe from right to left on the iphone screen the i would be moving the screen towards the left, if i do this on the pioneer screen it moves the screen in the opposite direction.

also i tried to click onto a specific point on the screen (un pause button on the top left) but it didnt register instead launched safari as if i was tapping on the ads on the right side.

I do have a feature request but this is probably something that might/wont work... could there be a way of having 2 apps working at once? for instance one app running on the pioneer screen like a nav (tomtom, navgate) and another app running on the iphone (imessage, email)

I have my iphone mounted in view currently as i have been using it as a tomtom and to have the same thing running on both screens seem a waste. if only there was a way of using this like a second screen rather than a mirror display

This is great! I have just tested the beta and it looks good on the Pioneer AVH-8400BT.

 

a couple of things i have noticed...

 

I tried to run angry birds on the display to see if it works like they advertise on the hackradio, it is very laggy but the weirdest part i have seen is the swipe action is backwards. for instance if i swipe from right to left on the iphone screen the i would be moving the screen towards the left, if i do this on the pioneer screen it moves the screen in the opposite direction.

also i tried to click onto a specific point on the screen (un pause button on the top left) but it didnt register instead launched safari as if i was tapping on the ads on the right side.

 

I do have a feature request but this is probably something that might/wont work... could there be a way of having 2 apps working at once? for instance one app running on the pioneer screen like a nav (tomtom, navgate) and another app running on the iphone (imessage, email)

I have my iphone mounted in view currently as i have been using it as a tomtom and to have the same thing running on both screens seem a waste. if only there was a way of using this like a second screen rather than a mirror display

yes i know it is because for some reason by accident this will happen to me. it has something to do with the backgrounder type software used

I tried to run angry birds on the display to see if it works like they advertise on the hackradio, it is very laggy but the weirdest part i have seen is the swipe action is backwards. for instance if i swipe from right to left on the iphone screen the i would be moving the screen towards the left, if i do this on the pioneer screen it moves the screen in the opposite direction.

also i tried to click onto a specific point on the screen (un pause button on the top left) but it didnt register instead launched safari as if i was tapping on the ads on the right side.

Sounds like it's not picking up on the app's orientation. I added it to the bug list.

I do have a feature request but this is probably something that might/wont work... could there be a way of having 2 apps working at once? for instance one app running on the pioneer screen like a nav (tomtom, navgate) and another app running on the iphone (imessage, email)

I have my iphone mounted in view currently as i have been using it as a tomtom and to have the same thing running on both screens seem a waste. if only there was a way of using this like a second screen rather than a mirror display

With touch events for the app on the radio's screen - No

Without touch events from the radio - It's possible

Maybe I'll add something like this in the future. Right now I'm still working on the core functionality (app switching, orientation changes, etc.)

Sounds like it's not picking up on the app's orientation. I added it to the bug list.

 

 

 

With touch events for the app on the radio's screen - No

Without touch events from the radio - It's possible

 

Maybe I'll add something like this in the future. Right now I'm still working on the core functionality (app switching, orientation changes, etc.)

That's what I'm hoping for....and possibly a work around to get pandora to play nicer with non-apps....

Also Mike, the battery and time additions are nice.....May I suggest the reception bars!!! it would be sweet to not have to look at your phone all the time!!!

Do you have a donation link????

For those of you that are using this with the AR2, what software version are you using on the unit?

Also Mike, the battery and time additions are nice.....May I suggest the reception bars!!! it would be sweet to not have to look at your phone all the time!!!

 

Do you have a donation link????

You can donate here: http://mikedecaro.com/?s=projects

The best part about the battery level is that it's the true battery % on the Appradio display..

iPhone pads their % a bit.. around actual battery charge 96-97% your iPhone will read 100%.

then it'll allow the battery to stay charged up to 100% battery capacity.

That way the phone looks like it's at 100% for a couple % drops, and make the use feel like their battery is awesome.

Try it out with the AppExt setting. Mine always shows a difference of 2-3 % between iPhone and App Mode

But I +1000 to getting the little bugs sorted through first like switching to Home screen without having to kill app on phone then reload to change apps.

I will be donating for sure!

Thanks for the hard work Mike. (Running a AVH-P8400)

Ok guys I did a second demo with the AR2 and my i4 today at my local audio shop and I have to say I am absolutely amazed. Even at the beta level of this software it so opens up the capabilities of the AR2. Even the guys at the shop are now considering purchases of the AR2 with the us of these extensions. I look forward to seeing the progression into release candidate of these extensions. Mike you are simple awesome sir.

Donated.

Hey guys! Do you know anything how switch off handbrake notifications? My AppRadio 2 wants to stop my car on lever brake every time when I try to launch Navigon with AppRadio Extensions.

Mike, can you add in AppRadio Extensions this feature?

Sorry for my bad English and not enough knowledge of AppRadio, I'm new in it.

For those of you that are using this with the AR2, what software version are you using on the unit?

I'm running

Hey guys! Do you know anything how switch off handbrake notifications? My AppRadio 2 wants to stop my car on lever brake every time when I try to launch Navigon with AppRadio Extensions.

Mike, can you add in AppRadio Extensions this feature?

Sorry for my bad English and not enough knowledge of AppRadio, I'm new in it.

You have to connect the handbrake wire to ground, afaik. Thats what i did on my 8400 and this will bypass the handbrake, so you can use alle Features of the Radio also while driving.

But at least in Germany its Not allowed to do this, but who Cares?

@mike: i just noticed that it seems that the landscape lock is still active after closing the appradio app. For example Mail App. and Safari stay in landscape no matter whats the iPhone orientation.

Dont know if you already have this on your buglist.

@mike: i just noticed that it seems that the landscape lock is still active after closing the appradio app. For example Mail App. and Safari stay in landscape no matter whats the iPhone orientation.

Dont know if you already have this on your buglist.

I've noticed this as well. If I kill the mail app and relaunch it, the orientation is no longer locked.