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  • kingarthur
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    • Feb 2008
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    Android player in car

    this isn't about printers, but I'm hoping someone will be able to answer

    I've just installed an Android 10/12 player, into my car, it was listed as Android 10, but says Android 12 on the screen. it has google maps and "here" . I'm trying to download the maps I need for offline use, but can only do it over WiFi, I can't get close enough to my WiFi for it to get a decent connection, this is with an extender. I'm wondering about using a WiFi dongle, but not entirely sure how it works.

    Do I have to plug the dongle into the USB port of my player, or does it pick up and connect to a WiFi signal on the dongle. Also, how good are they.

    This probably sounds like a stupid question - but I'm pants at things like that
    Tip for the day; Treat every problem as your dog would.....If you cant eat it or f*ck it....then p*ss on it & walk away...
    Tags: android, car, dongle, player, wifi
    • Tricky
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      • Apr 2009
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      #2
      Re: Android player in car

      Can't you use your phone as a mobile hotspot and connect to that.
      Do you have a link for it.

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        • rthonpm
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          • Aug 2007
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          Re: Android player in car

          The problem with a dongle is you can't be certain that the player even has the necessary drivers to recognise what it is. More than likely the USB ports are only going to have media drivers to mount a USB for music or other files.

          You might be able to sync the files you need over Bluetooth or even load them onto a USB and have it import them.

          If it originally shipped with Android 10 and was later updated to 12 I'm rather impressed: most of those things never see an update at all.

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            • Gift
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              • Mar 2011
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              Re: Android player in car

              A link to the product would be helpful indeed.

              I use AndroidAuto wireless in my car's infotainment, works lika a charm.

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                • kingarthur
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                  • Feb 2008
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                  #5
                  Re: Android player in car

                  Originally posted by skynet
                  Can't you use your phone as a mobile hotspot and connect to that.
                  Do you have a link for it.
                  I tried that - then i lost the signal on my phone...
                  Tip for the day; Treat every problem as your dog would.....If you cant eat it or f*ck it....then p*ss on it & walk away...

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                    • kingarthur
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                      • Feb 2008
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                      #6
                      Re: Android player in car

                      Originally posted by rthonpm
                      The problem with a dongle is you can't be certain that the player even has the necessary drivers to recognise what it is. More than likely the USB ports are only going to have media drivers to mount a USB for music or other files.

                      You might be able to sync the files you need over Bluetooth or even load them onto a USB and have it import them.

                      If it originally shipped with Android 10 and was later updated to 12 I'm rather impressed: most of those things never see an update at all.
                      Just double checked, it says its an Android 11 on the listing, but when I turn it on, it says Android 12, I thought about the USB route, but there doesn't seem to be a way to download them. I might get an extension lead, and see if I can move my extender closer to where my car is, and try WiFi again
                      Tip for the day; Treat every problem as your dog would.....If you cant eat it or f*ck it....then p*ss on it & walk away...

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                        • slimslob
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                          Re: Android player in car

                          It sounds more like what you really want to do is use it as an entertainment console for your vehicle

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                            • kingarthur
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                              Re: Android player in car

                              Originally posted by slimslob
                              It sounds more like what you really want to do is use it as an entertainment console for your vehicle

                              It works fine as an entertainment console, I'm trying to download the maps - so I can use them when I travel, to help me with directions
                              Tip for the day; Treat every problem as your dog would.....If you cant eat it or f*ck it....then p*ss on it & walk away...

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                                • slimslob
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                                  Re: Android player in car

                                  Originally posted by kingarthur
                                  It works fine as an entertainment console, I'm trying to download the maps - so I can use them when I travel, to help me with directions
                                  Wouldn't Google maps on an Android phone work better? That is what taxi and delivery services here in the US.

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                                    • tsbservice
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                                      Re: Android player in car

                                      Originally posted by kingarthur
                                      It works fine as an entertainment console, I'm trying to download the maps - so I can use them when I travel, to help me with directions
                                      Yes use Google maps, you can download map for offline use if there is no mobile coverage in that area just go hotspot route as skynet suggested it should work.
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                                        • kingarthur
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                                          Re: Android player in car

                                          Originally posted by slimslob
                                          Wouldn't Google maps on an Android phone work better? That is what taxi and delivery services here in the US.
                                          i would, if i didn't have to pay roaming charges in Europe...

                                          Got it sorted last night, plugged my WiFi extender into an extension lead, and stuck it next to my car
                                          Tip for the day; Treat every problem as your dog would.....If you cant eat it or f*ck it....then p*ss on it & walk away...

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                                            • Tricky
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                                              #12
                                              Re: Android player in car

                                              Do you have a link for it?

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                                                • kingarthur
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                                                  Re: Android player in car

                                                  Originally posted by skynet
                                                  Do you have a link for it?

                                                  i bought it on ebay, they sell them on amazon too, just type in android car player, followed by the model of your car or google JAC 11 auto radio
                                                  Tip for the day; Treat every problem as your dog would.....If you cant eat it or f*ck it....then p*ss on it & walk away...

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                                                    • slimslob
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                                                      Re: Android player in car

                                                      Originally posted by kingarthur
                                                      i bought it on ebay, they sell them on amazon too, just type in android car player, followed by the model of your car or google JAC 11 auto radio
                                                      That explains a lot. Either place the items could be knock offs.

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                                                        • iGZ1dMtk4*tQX2sy
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                                                          #15
                                                          Re: Android player in car

                                                          Originally posted by kingarthur
                                                          i would, if i didn't have to pay roaming charges in Europe...

                                                          Got it sorted last night, plugged my WiFi extender into an extension lead, and stuck it next to my car
                                                          Those wifi extenders ALWAYS come in clutch for those types of things. Their horrible for their intended purpose of extending wifi but great for single device uses.

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