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CarPlay CarPlay adapter to convert to wireless CarPlay?

joaosehn said:
Hey Renato! Yes, I'm Brazilian. Too bad we didn't get it :(
Do you know if we change our Mylink3 to 2021's model we'll be able to use the wireless car play?
Feel free to talk to me on whatsapp 48999700403.
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Hello joaoseh! I have good news! I changed the script and now the cplay2air can automatic reconnect on MyLink 3. I discored that MyLink just connect when the cplay2air resets. It works because the cplay2air changes the serial number and MyLink 3 think it is a new device. So, I create I script that changes the cplay2air's serial after every reboot. Now you just confirm on the first screen and select your phone on the list. It worked on my MyLInk3.

Bash: 
#!/bin/sh

# ver so o arquivo de marca existe ele vai apagar
# o arquivo e alterar o serial, gravar e reiniciar
if [ -f /etc/mark ]; then
    rm /etc/mark
    echo `head /dev/urandom  |md5sum |awk '{print $1}'` > /etc/device_serial
    (sync;sleep 1;reboot)&
else
    # se não existe ele vai criar o arquivo, mas não reinicia
    echo "teste" > /etc/mark
    sync
fi
 
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Renato Almeida said:
Hello joaoseh! I have good news! I changed the script and now the cplay2air can automatic reconnect on MyLink 3. I discored that MyLink just connect when the cplay2air resets. It works because the cplay2air changes the serial number and MyLink 3 think it is a new device. So, I create I script that changes the cplay2air's serial after every reboot. Now you just confirm on the first screen and select your phone on the list. It worked on my MyLInk3.

Bash: 
#!/bin/sh

# ver so o arquivo de marca existe ele vai apagar
# o arquivo e alterar o serial, gravar e reiniciar
if [ -f /etc/mark ]; then
    rm /etc/mark
    echo `head /dev/urandom  |md5sum |awk '{print $1}'` > /etc/device_serial
    (sync;sleep 1;reboot)&
else
    # se não existe ele vai criar o arquivo, mas não reinicia
    echo "teste" > /etc/mark
    sync
fi
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Amazing Renato!
Thank you!
I'll try to implement it later.

Feel free to talk to me on Whatsapp! It'll be a pleasure.
 
Renato Almeida said:
Hello joaoseh! I have good news! I changed the script and now the cplay2air can automatic reconnect on MyLink 3. I discored that MyLink just connect when the cplay2air resets. It works because the cplay2air changes the serial number and MyLink 3 think it is a new device. So, I create I script that changes the cplay2air's serial after every reboot. Now you just confirm on the first screen and select your phone on the list. It worked on my MyLInk3.

Bash: 
#!/bin/sh

# ver so o arquivo de marca existe ele vai apagar
# o arquivo e alterar o serial, gravar e reiniciar
if [ -f /etc/mark ]; then
    rm /etc/mark
    echo `head /dev/urandom  |md5sum |awk '{print $1}'` > /etc/device_serial
    (sync;sleep 1;reboot)&
else
    # se não existe ele vai criar o arquivo, mas não reinicia
    echo "teste" > /etc/mark
    sync
fi
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please tell me how to factory reset. because flashing the firmware does not delete the old configuration.
 
bigtiger0905 said:
please tell me how to factory reset. because flashing the firmware does not delete the old configuration.
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unfortunately I was not able to factory reset the device... indeed, if you upload a new firmware the configuration remains the same. What are your parameters now? A can share mine and then you'll be able to configure the same.
 
Renato Almeida said:
Hello joaoseh! I have good news! I changed the script and now the cplay2air can automatic reconnect on MyLink 3. I discored that MyLink just connect when the cplay2air resets. It works because the cplay2air changes the serial number and MyLink 3 think it is a new device. So, I create I script that changes the cplay2air's serial after every reboot. Now you just confirm on the first screen and select your phone on the list. It worked on my MyLInk3.

Bash: 
#!/bin/sh

# ver so o arquivo de marca existe ele vai apagar
# o arquivo e alterar o serial, gravar e reiniciar
if [ -f /etc/mark ]; then
    rm /etc/mark
    echo `head /dev/urandom  |md5sum |awk '{print $1}'` > /etc/device_serial
    (sync;sleep 1;reboot)&
else
    # se não existe ele vai criar o arquivo, mas não reinicia
    echo "teste" > /etc/mark
    sync
fi
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The only downside of this solution is that every connection it creates a new device in the list.
 

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joaosehn said:
The only downside of this solution is that every connection it creates a new device in the list.
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It is realy. I do not know how many device can be included on the phone list. I believe I will have delete the unused devices sometimes. Reset the MyLink 3 is not good for mim.
Do that solution work on your myLink 3 too?
 
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I have a carlinkit and been using it on a Ford Bronco sport sync 3.4 everytime I use hey siri the dongle reboots, I have tried updating from 2021.03.06 but everytime I stick the usb (with U2W_Update on ir) into the dongle the red light stays red and does nothing, what could I be doing wrong?

ps. OTA update shows nothing newer than 2021.03.06…

any help will be highly appreciated

thanks!

 
It looks like Carlinkit has stopped issuing firmware updates. According to their facebook group:
At present, Carlinkit2.0 cannot detect and update independently.
If you need to update, please contact after-sales customer service to upload the log and push the version update！！
🧐

(If the product can be used normally without major problems, please do not update)
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EviLHeat said:
I have a carlinkit and been using it on a Ford Bronco sport sync 3.4 everytime I use hey siri the dongle reboots, I have tried updating from 2021.03.06 but everytime I stick the usb (with U2W_Update on ir) into the dongle the red light stays red and does nothing, what could I be doing wrong?

ps. OTA update shows nothing newer than 2021.03.06…

any help will be highly appreciated

thanks!

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The last version that works with Siri on the Bronco Sport (I have one too) is the 8.4 version. They don’t want to help because of aftermarket copies that flooded Amazon.
 
There now seems to be a V3 of the adapter, see here. Guess it is the one with the Broadcom Wi-Fi chipset, supporting 802.11ac and WMM by the driver.
 
BleedingMe said:
There now seems to be a V3 of the adapter, see here. Guess it is the one with the Broadcom Wi-Fi chipset, supporting 802.11ac and WMM by the driver.
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Interesting- wonder if this helps with the call lag - overall I’m happy with the adapter but I do wish the call lag was less as it can make having conversations abit difficult I’ve found!

Would give it a go but won’t ship to the U.K. annoyingly!
 
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@VLud Do you think it's possible to compile an image that takes the 8.04 image but adds the red theme, or at the very least, the ability to launch in "background" mode? That's all I'm really looking for - but I don't know the first thing about compiling my own image! I'm willing to donate!
 
Renato Almeida said:
Hello joaoseh! I have good news! I changed the script and now the cplay2air can automatic reconnect on MyLink 3. I discored that MyLink just connect when the cplay2air resets. It works because the cplay2air changes the serial number and MyLink 3 think it is a new device. So, I create I script that changes the cplay2air's serial after every reboot. Now you just confirm on the first screen and select your phone on the list. It worked on my MyLInk3.

Bash: 
#!/bin/sh

# ver so o arquivo de marca existe ele vai apagar
# o arquivo e alterar o serial, gravar e reiniciar
if [ -f /etc/mark ]; then
    rm /etc/mark
    echo `head /dev/urandom  |md5sum |awk '{print $1}'` > /etc/device_serial
    (sync;sleep 1;reboot)&
else
    # se não existe ele vai criar o arquivo, mas não reinicia
    echo "teste" > /etc/mark
    sync
fi
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@VLud I wonder that we can add "echo `head /dev/urandom |md5sum |awk '{print $1}'` > /etc/device_serial" to start_main_service.sh to change device serial and not need to reboot.
 
BleedingMe said:
It looks like Carlinkit has stopped issuing firmware updates. According to their facebook group:
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No surprise when I check from

Every time when they release new FW in this year. Within 1-2 days they will pull off new FW and rollback to March FW.
I suspect it would have something wrong in newer firmware.

Now when new firmware release I will not rush to update anymore.
And I will check a link for a couple days to verify.

This is confirm the March firmware are most stable version for now and I will stick with that until they change.
 
I have a 2019 F-150, and a 2020 Explorer, each with a CarPlay2Air adapter with the 2021.03.09 firmware.

Both adapters worked great in the F-150, but both would crash anytime I used “Hey Siri” in the Explorer. CarPlay2Air’s support was totally useless, spinning around in circles and having me try stuff that makes no sense.

I reached out last week to ask if they had resolved the issue and was provided the 2021.04.26 firmware. Updated both. Now, In the F-150, both are very flakey. Can’t play music through CarPlay, it won’t auto switch to the input source, and if I manually switch to it, the interface locks up and stops responding. But hey, “Hey Siri” doesn’t lock up in the explorer now ;-)

Just found this forum yesterday. Tried downgrading to 2021.03.09, but the adapter wouldn’t take it (just downloaded the .img, renamed it, and put on a thumb drive), however I did the same with 2021.04.19 and it took. The music play issue is gone, and “Hey Siri” seems to be working fine as well.

So one question I went round and round with support about: How do I send logs? They acted like I was stupid, but I do not have a logging option on mine. I used to, but it vanished with one of the updates. I used to have a hamburger menu in the lower right that had the option, but one update changed it to a gear, and logging is gone.

Anyone know how to bring that back? I suspect it’s no big deal considering support is nearly non-existent.

Also, how to Mount the disk image? I’d like to play around with it?

Thanks for the work that’s gone into this thread. I very much appreciate it!
 
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BleedingMe said:
There now seems to be a V3 of the adapter, see here. Guess it is the one with the Broadcom Wi-Fi chipset, supporting 802.11ac and WMM by the driver.
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I’ve confirmed with the manufacturer V2 is Green UI. V3 is Red UI, that is how they are making the distinction between both.

Where did you see the Broadcom Wi-Fi information?
 
DeanCorp said:
I’ve confirmed with the manufacturer V2 is Green UI. V3 is Red UI, that is how they are making the distinction between both.

Where did you see the Broadcom Wi-Fi information?
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My Amazon UK cheapo USB-C has (had) red UI, it’s now got solid red LED though so seems dead. So you think this was a v3 from a non CarLinkIt clone?

Just stopped working, no firmware update, just didn’t work one day. I’ll have to get on to Amazon as tried a few things and still dead, they won’t replace don’t think as none more so will get a refund. Would rather have a working unit at that price though!
 
MrMister111 said:
My Amazon UK cheapo USB-C has (had) red UI, it’s now got solid red LED though so seems dead. So you think this was a v3 from a non CarLinkIt clone?

Just stopped working, no firmware update, just didn’t work one day. I’ll have to get on to Amazon as tried a few things and still dead, they won’t replace don’t think as none more so will get a refund. Would rather have a working unit at that price though!
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We only sell the V2.0 Green UI. Had absolutely 0 issues with them, the V3.0/Red UI are terrible from reliability. Refused to sell them. We sell 200+ per month 0 returns (unless they don’t read description and think it does Android Auto or it gives them CarPlay!)
 
DeanCorp said:
We only sell the V2.0 Green UI. Had absolutely 0 issues with them, the V3.0/Red UI are terrible from reliability. Refused to sell them. We sell 200+ per month 0 returns (unless they don’t read description and think it does Android Auto or it gives them CarPlay!)
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Who is we? You sell online? The official CarLinkIt? In UK?

Why are they different and fail? They used the same update server for firmware updates. Not sure why it was red UI over other, to differentiate maybe.

What is the failure, all the same? Mine is just solid red LED and nothing works, car doesn’t even see it anymore.

Will have to get onto Amazon.
 
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