Changelog

Changelog

v.2.2.1

• USB Stability: Fixed a fatal error in USB connections introduced in 2.2.0. This is a critical hotfix for wired users.
• Native Wireless Reconnection: Implemented a non-blocking, event-driven handshake logic. Pokes (wake-up signals) are now precisely timed to fire only after Wi-Fi credentials are ready, ensuring the phone connects reliably every time.
• Google Nearby Support: Added auto-connect support for Google Nearby mode.
• UI & Task Handling: Resolved a bug where the app would appear twice in the "Recent Apps" launcher / App-Drawer.
• Automation: Fixed issues with routines and intents (e.g., headunit://connect) not working correctly.
• Self Mode Fix: Added specific error messages for Android 10 and below when attempting to use self-mode.
• Improved Scaling: Implemented a new approach for scaling and touch event processing to prevent visual and touch offsets.
• Localization: Added translations for USB permission error dialogs in all 15+ supported languages.

v.2.2.0

• Added: Native AA. 🎉 Warning! This will only work on a limited amount of headunits! Most Android devices do not support connecting 2 Android devices via Bluetooth which is essential for this to work.
• Added: Google Nearby Support as connection method. Needs Wireless Helper 1.6.0 or later
• Added: Pip-Support
• Added: 4K in select
• Try to fix connection problems on WiFi
• Added: Intent and routine for starting the app directly to self mode
• Added: Force Scale Option for older devices on surface view
• Added: New Immersive Fullscreen with avoided notch area. This should fix problems for eg. Pixel Phones
• Enhanced: Video Decoder Error Handling
• Added: 2 new WiFi-Options for a WiFi-Direct. Thanks to @andrecuellar
• Added Japanese language 🇯🇵 thanks to @mattyann87
• Enhanced: Media Session Announcement. Thanks to @irwanrhmn
• New App-Icon without text for better visibility
• Fixed: USB modal appearing for non-Android Auto devices thanks to @andrecuellar
• Added: Create configurable audio queue and audio buffer in settings thanks to @irwanrhmn

v.2.1.1

• Hotspot Support: Added "Enable Hotspot" option for devices where manual hotspot activation is preferred. (Note: Compatibility varies by device, especially on Android 13+).
• Fake VPN Handler: Implemented a workaround for newer Android Auto versions in offline mode to ensure reliable connections without active internet.
• Audio Focus Enhancement: Improved audio focus logic to resolve issues where sound wouldn't correctly route to the headunit/tablet.
• Auto-Boot: Added functionality to automatically start the app on device boot (thanks to @andrecuellar).
• Legacy Support: Fixed a layout crash occurring on older Android 4.2 devices.

v.2.1.0

• H.265 Video Optimization: Eliminated artifacts on high-bitrate and 4K-capable hardware by increasing video buffers to 4MB and implementing full VPS/SPS/PPS NAL unit parsing.
• BMW iDrive Support: Mapped KEYCODE_ENTER to KEYCODE_DPAD_CENTER in the internal keymap, ensuring full compatibility with iDrive-style controllers.
• Clean Exit on Disconnect: Added a new "Exit on disconnect" setting. Replaced the "brutal" process kill with a graceful shutdown using a global ExitIntent.
• UI Rescue Mode: Added a secondary "Save" button at the bottom of the settings list. Insets and Fullscreen modes now save immediately (settings.commit()) to help users on buggy headunits where the top toolbar is inaccessible.
• Robustness Fixes: Resolved an infinite log spam issue in the transport layer during disconnects.
• Improved Wireless Launch: Implemented a robust hybrid trigger (Activity + Broadcast) to ensure Android Auto starts reliably on Gearhead 16.4+ (Android 14/15).
• UI Refinements: Fixed invisible navigation arrows in light mode and corrected the "Save" button text color in dark mode.
• Localization: Added "Wi-Fi is disabled" info toast in all 13 supported languages.
• Dashboard Scaling: Increased the maximum width of the home screen layout to 1200dp for better appearance on ultra-wide high-resolution displays (e.g., 1920x720).

v.2.0.2

• FPS Negotiation Fixed: Resolved an issue where 60FPS settings were never correctly applied.
• SSL Handshake Improvement: Robust fix for truncated SSL messages on jittery connections.
• New Visual Themes: Added Dark Mode and Xtreme Dark Mode settings for the app itself (thanks to @andrecuellar).
• Navigation Compatibility: Removed redundant app category to ensure hardware NAV buttons correctly recognize the app.
• SWC Refinement: Fixed multiple button events and double/triple skip issues for steering wheel controls.
• USB Permission Logic: Improved permission request flow to prevent 'connection null' errors (thanks to @Bastel2020).
• Video Scaling: Added a setting to Disable stretch to fit, fixing distorted rendering on specific displays (thanks to @tsabaia).
• Legacy UI Fix: Improved touch screen accuracy when not in full-screen mode on older Android devices.
• Dashboard Layout: Fixed oversized icon-buttons on ultra-wide screens with small DPI.

v.2.0.1

• Fixed Android Auto 16.4 Compatibility: Full support for the latest Android Auto updates (Intent/Receiver fix).
• Improved Media Controls (SWC): Enhanced support for steering wheel controls and automation apps (like MacroDroid). Added MediaSession callbacks to directly forward play, pause, and skip commands.
• Fixed Multiple Volume Sliders: Resolved an issue on modern devices (e.g. Pixel 9) where multiple volume sliders would appear in the system menu.
• Improved Wi-Fi Direct Reliability: Implemented a recursive discovery loop and "Ping Handoff" logic for more stable wireless connections.
• Sauberer Shutdown: Fixed an issue where the AA "Exit" button wouldn't fully terminate the wireless session and prevented unexpected disconnects when re-opening the app.
• Added Romanian Translation: Full support for the Romanian language (thanks to @LeeWiu).
• Self Mode Fix: Enhanced loopback connection using Network ID 0 for reliable offline startup.

v.2.0.0

• Native Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) Support: Connect your phone to the headunit without a shared network or hotspot.
• Refactored Connection Core: Complete rewrite of internal handling using the new CommManager. Improved stability and faster handshakes.
• Enhanced Fullscreen Logic: Choose between Immersive (hide all), Status Only (keep navigation bars), or Normal view modes.
• Auto-Optimization Wizard: Automatically recommends the best Resolution, DPI, and Codec for your specific hardware.
• Early MediaSession Initialization: Resolved audio routing issues ensuring sound plays through the headunit.
• GPS Speed Fix: Accurate speed reporting by correcting internal unit conversions.
• New Logging System: Integrated log level control and file capture for easier debugging.

v.1.15.1

• Auto-Optimization Wizard: Added a setup wizard to recommend the best hardware-based settings.
• Self Mode Offline Fix: Network ID 0 fix for reliable offline startup.
• Improved Audio Routing: Enhanced reliability by initializing MediaSession earlier.
• GPS Speed Fix: Corrected knots to mm/s conversion for accurate speed.

v.1.15.0

• Arabic Language Support: Added full support for the Arabic language.
• Day/Night Mode Intent: New intent for manually setting maps theme.
• Legacy UI Fixes: New window flags for better fullscreen support on Android 4.1 - 4.4.
• System Navigation Provider: Registered HURev as an official navigation app.
• LegacyOptimizer: Performance improvements for single-core CPUs on older devices.

v.1.14.3

• App Shortcuts: Added shortcuts for quick Connect/Disconnect.
• Navigation Provider: Registered as an official system navigation provider.
• App Freeze Fix: Optimized memory hygiene and FIFO handling.

v.1.14.2

• Crash Fix: Resolved SuperNotCalledException in MainActivity.
• Exit Logic: Fixed issue where notification/exit buttons wouldn't close the app.

v.1.14.1

• USB Auto-Connect: Integrated into "Auto-Connect Last Session".
• USB Soft-Reset: Automatic recovery from USB stalls without replugging.
• Audio Overhaul: Major focus and routing improvements via MediaSession.
• Task Switching: Leaving the app no longer breaks the connection.
• Key-Sniffer: Enhanced debugger for steering wheel and proprietary intents.
• Navigation Registration: HURev recognized as a navigation provider.