You are so awesome! I looked at those forums... is it only beta right now? I would like to try it out but cannot find the download. Is it phone-side only or does it require firmware changes to the head unit?

You need to donate to receive the beta. It's phone-side only.

I intend to donate anyway to keep it updated. Didn't realize it was pay to use. Which phones has he made it compatible with? I see others have posted theirs but couldn't see his.

If it is phone-side only, does it matter which firmware is on the head unit? Do you have to have your phone rooted? My installer has an AppRadio 2 I can test on so I want to make sure I have everything I need on my end.

I'm still waiting for Samsung to fix the cut off pixels issue via MHL on the Galaxy S3. Perhaps if others complained... On the note of MHL, how hot does the phone get after hours of use in the car? I will need to root my phone to adjust the USB charging voltage so it doesn't drain the battery for sure, but I intend to store the phone in a cubby hole while it is connected and don't want it to overheat.

It's phone-side only. Check out the forum at http://www.appradioforums.com for detailed info. I'm not sure how much I should discuss here.

I've never noticed pixels getting cut off of my S3's MHL output. How much of the screen gets cut off for you? My phone gets REALLY hot with MHL on. I think the best way available to deal with that is to turn the brightness of the screen all the way down. It still gets hot though.

I am already registered there and have been lurking as I indicated, which lead to the questions. I can ask them there instead, though.

Like twenty pixels per side are cut off. Have you tried it on a TV? That's where mine does it. In regards to temperature, it sounds like there needs to be something programmed to allow screen time out.

Here's the latest results of the Killnanny app running on my Galaxy Nexus running 4.1.1. Hardware buttons on the deck are working as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj0P-_na_kU

This new beta should be getting distributed to beta testers shortly.

So for those who have their phones get hot, do you worry about damage? How long do you leave it plugged in? It would defeat the purpose if you could only leave the phone in for an hour or so.

I also just noticed a potential issue...the Galaxy Nexus has the soft keys drawn on the screen, whereas most phones do not. How is that managed by the program?

Since its running the phone you can hit the soft keys like anything else. Depending on the app your running depends on the soft keys showing up on the screen or not.

So for those who have their phones get hot, do you worry about damage? How long do you leave it plugged in? It would defeat the purpose if you could only leave the phone in for an hour or so.

 

I also just noticed a potential issue...the Galaxy Nexus has the soft keys drawn on the screen, whereas most phones do not. How is that managed by the program?

When my phone starts to run really hot I usually try to take the case and back cover off, to at least ventilate the battery. Its a pain in the neck, but the biggest problem with all the extra heat is how inefficient the battery use/charging gets.

Ugh. That makes me want to look at Alpine's new head unit instead.

In regards to the soft keys, I was asking what is used to navigate on the head unit when a phone has physical soft keys only?

Ugh. That makes me want to look at Alpine's new head unit instead.

 

In regards to the soft keys, I was asking what is used to navigate on the head unit when a phone has physical soft keys only?

Oh you're asking about other phones that aren't the Galaxy Nexus and don't have soft keys on their screen, but actual soft buttons in their bezel...good question

The buttons on the deck do the same thing. Home is home, back is back, menu is menu. No trouble getting around without touching or looking at the phone. Right now the hard buttons make the phone think its been pressed multiple times but that's just the beta being ironed out.

I didn't include deck button presses in the video as that wasn't what I was working on when we were testing the app last night. That video is just the last of many attempts to get the app ironed out.

Here's a quick vid showing the hard buttons

The latest beta isn't working on my S3. I got through the calibration, but all of the x,y inputs seem to be messed up. The buttons on the deck don't work either.

Go into settings and check the reverse x and y setting. Close the app and make sure its not running in the background. Restart the app and then re-calibrate. Most phones need to have x and Y reversed.

Hope that gets you up and running. If your already checked then try unchecking it. Right now no one knows which phones need it and which don't.

Thanks. I figured that one out this morning. Felt like an idiot for not checking the settings. lol

If you are looking for more testers I'm able and willing!!!

Where can I donate? Link?

This app has progressed more then far enough to prove it will do everything we set out. Fantastic work!

Paid my full contribution to the bounty.

Donation ($30) via paypal sent. Can't wait to try it out. Anyone know the easiest way to root a Razr running ICS?

This App rocks period, luv the devs!

So when you donate the developer gives you access to the application how?

So when you donate the developer gives you access to the application how?

The ARLiberator app is live in the play store and fully working. Go get it guys!

The ARLiberator app is live in the play store and fully working. Go get it guys!

Awesome! The only reason I bought my APpradio 2 is because I saw this app.

Downloading it now, guess I should get my cable and root my phone.