How to enable ANDROID AUTO COOLWALK on aftermarket android headunit WITHOUT beta testing

[@nh-tech]

Thank you for watching my video. Can you kindly let me know in the comments when this works for you! And please ensure that you are using an aftermarket android headunit (radio), and follow the steps I showed in the video 💯.

[@sunnyd5944]

Love headunit reloaded, have had it for about 3 years and it's amazing once you understand how to set up your pixel density and touch adjustments. Well worth the price

[@nh-tech]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Mr.P001]

Thank you for the video. I Missed out on the Beta so this might be my only option until Google release this officially

[@Tomtommad]

I have tried setting this up with my s22 ultra which has android auto in phone. I was hoping you had a video to show step by step guide to show how to connect coolwalk from this android head unit to samsung also it it worth installing AGAMA Car launcher apk to make screen easier to configure?

[@nh-tech]

Do you have z-link on your headunit? That should work. Also, Android Auto version 10 should work.

[@jimcarlosvarelagomez2042]

Hello, I hope you can help me, I have a speedy model 8227, and it seems that it is not compatible with the google assistant, is there a way to make it work, or that instead of using the radio microphone, use the cell phone one and vice versa

[@nh-tech]

Hi Jim, it's been quite difficult to find this particular headunit. Is it the same as the 8227l? Which android version is it running?

[@jimcarlosvarelagomez2042]

@@nh-tech yes, thats correct 8227l, the problem is this radio is androd 8.1 go and im unable to install google assistant but the mic works in google normally and in invoice calls, so, im using headunit reloaded paid, all works well but not the google assistan, idk if the microphone is using the mic of the radio or my smartphone

[@nh-tech]

Hi Jim, When you're using android auto, it uses the mic in your headunit. Try launching Google assistant by tapping the assistant/microphone logo on your AA screen. If it launches but does not detect your voice, then check to make sure you have internet connection on your phone. If you are using wireless AA in headunit reloaded, try with cable and do not connect to the radio's hotspot as this can affect internet connectivity, unless you enable mobile data-only apps. I also did some digging on your headunit and I think you can update the firmware. I found this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pafOfIyrZap7h5Y on how to upgrade your firmware to android 11.

[@ContGptAi]

Greetings, do I have to connect my phone with a cable every time. If I connect it via bluetooth or wifi, will android auto still work?

[@nh-tech]

It's supposed to reconnect automatically when you're connected to the headunit subsequently via Bluetooth

[@neofox5121]

Hi, I can't figure out how to get Android auto to look right on my multimedia (res 1024x600) it just looks weird. When I tried it on the free Headunit app it looked better, but when I use the same settings on the paid version it is not the same. Best settings so far were: 1920x1080 , 250 pixel densitiy, overscan : on What is "Pixel Density" exactly and how does it affect the look of the UI? I appreciate your help.

[@nh-tech]

@Neo Fox, The resolution and pixel density would depend on the particular headunit and screen size you have. Higher PPI gives higher image quality but smaller fonts and icons. If you have a 9 inch, then 1280×720 with 200ppi will be good

[@reiznik100]

Thank do you know if unit head reloaded is not working with android 12 because the screen go to black and don't show anything

[@nh-tech]

Is it the phone or the headunit? Either ways, I just tested HUR on my android tablet running android 12 and it works. My phone is also running android 12 and its working. You could try uninstalling and reinstalling. Also check if you granted HUR the necessary permissions on your headunit. If all these fail, change the resolution that HUR is running in settings>graphics

[@reiznik100]

@@nh-tech This works great! now I can enjoy Android auto coolwalk, thanks

[@nh-tech]

You're welcome. Cheers!

[@ufukuslubas]

@@nh-tech My device is running android 10, does it work or not?

[@nh-tech]

It should be able to work

[@bluecourage656]

I'm still got old andoid auto after updated android auto. Any setting on HU reloaded aor something?

[@nh-tech]

Did you download the android auto 8.7 apk I showed? If yes, then go to settings >apps>android auto>storage>clear cache on your phone. Then on HUR, use either 800×600 resolution with 156 pixel density or 720p with 200 pixel density. Let me know how it goes.

[@bluecourage656]

@@nh-tech no i had updated from google play store on my phone. . So i have to isntal Android auto from apkmoirror that you showed on your video? And set hud resolution like yours

[@bluecourage656]

@@nh-tech bro i have download 8.8 beta but still didnt change.

[@nh-tech]

Did you clear the cache after installing the update?

[@bluecourage656]

@@nh-tech my phone is Xiaomi mi 12 . And use MIUI os 13. I've already searched and still didnt found andoroid auto on setting >app. So i can not clear cache or clear data. Can you see?

[@doruksatroglu4094]

Hello, on my HUR i do not have coolwalk it's just plain and voices are coming from my phone. How can i fix that?

[@Tomtommad]

Which apk should I download I have s22 ultra for coolwalk

[@nh-tech]

Coolwalk has now been made available to most people. Just make sure your phone is running the latest version of Android Auto, and you should have it. Otherwise, let me know.

[@Tomtommad]

So version 10 is good to go?

[@AshuGupta1990]

Hi Can't we get the cool walk UI with zlink or Zlink5??

[@nh-tech]

Unfortunately, coolwalk is not compatible with zlink yet. I guess that's because zlink doesn't have flexibility in resolution and pixel density. From my experiment, coolwalk only works in different resolutions at certain pixel densities.

[@arifater]

My head unit use zlink5 with wireless android auto. Can i use wireless android auto too with this app? Or do i need to do it with a cable?

[@nh-tech]

Yes, Faizal, you can use wireless android auto with HUR. I just posted a video on how to set it up kzbin.info/www/bejne/pp6veHuGh7Z4Z9E

[@jmpardo2933]

Love Headunit Reloaded. I have now Coolwalk, didn't have to download the apk, but i have a problem. After using reverse gear (with rear camera) the widget buttons ( spoty, waze,....etc) stop working.....the map and the controls of the music work but not the down side buttons 🤬🤬🤬

[@nh-tech]

First, try and get the latest apk update from apkmirror and see if the problem persists. You may want to check the headunit, starting from your canbus, then wiring harness if the problem persists after the update

[@jmpardo2933]

@@nh-tech Thank you so much! Will try!

[@AntoineFinch]

How does this work on a Telsa Style 13" Vertical Screen?

[@nh-tech]

Good question, Antoine! I have not tested it on that type of headunit, so I'm unable to speak to that. Yet, I believe the app will work on the portion of the screen designated for apps. Can you try it and share with us if you have one?

[@anonymous_786]

can we use ios?

[@WIJDOENHETAgenda]

Hello, i bought it, installed it, nothing happend... Did i forgot something? Please info. Thank you

[@nh-tech]

Hi WIJ, did you follow the instructions in the video? If yes, the go to seek on your phone and clear cache for Android Auto. It should work

[@WIJDOENHETAgenda]

@@nh-tech Hello, okay, i'll try tomorrow. Let you know. Thanks

[@nh-tech]

Sure!

[@WIJDOENHETAgenda]

@@nh-tech Does NOT work, nothing... 🤦🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@WIJDOENHETAgenda]

​@@nh-tech it works thank you

[@Tomtommad]

I have this head unit too

[@OustandingTv]

How can i get the playstore on my unit

[@nh-tech]

Most headunits have it pre-installed, if not, you can use the browser to download and install playstore apk

[@OustandingTv]

@@nh-tech thanx for fast reply but when i use the browser its not recognizing my unit it is aftermarket tho

[@romain_mrnt]

Lies, simply lies, I tried and still got my old and fashion android auto style, with the left bar, waze and spotify tiles, not the new fancy rounded tiles.

[@romain_mrnt]

You're enrolled or got the update, you won't make me change my mind

[@nh-tech]

I'm not enrolled. Did you follow everything I did and did not skip any part of the video? If you did everything I said, then go to settings->apps->android auto->storage->clear cache on your phone after installing the AA 8.7 update.

[@m_varsh]

It's a server side update. No apk can help get the update, so pretty much lies.

[@nh-tech]

@Buhhhzerker, Well, I'm sorry I proved your theory wrong. I've never been in the beta program, yet it's working perfectly for me. At least, follow everything I did in the video first. Don't also forget that Google announced the mass rollout on Jan 5th, which suggests that the server side update will be available to you once you get the apk update.

[@m_varsh]

@@nh-tech you don't know anything. Hence proved.