Android apps

hogweed · 18th November 2022, 16:04

Managed to get my ERISIN head unit mostly working, but really struggling with the apps on it - can anybody point me at a general source of help on such things?

For example, the home screen navigation app is something called iGo, but its graphics are very sparse – just lines for roads, really, not much else. You’re supposed to be able to download maps, but that option is greyed out.

So I fired up Google Maps (also included), and it looked much better, but it always points north – so when I’m driving south, my little blue dot is moving downwards, which is very counter-intuitive. I can’t change it, as there are none of the familiar icons, like Settings or Compass.

Do I have cut-down versions of apps or something? Can I upgrade them?

Can I change the apps (or are they widgets?) on the home screen (eg to have Google Maps – if I can get it work right – as my default nav amp)?

ERISIN support isn't much help, and I haven't been able to find much on the net

Dorchester2 · 18th November 2022, 20:05

You can download every app you want like on a smartphone, every version is the full one. You have to use your phone to get connected with internet, or - as I've done - connect an USB device with a sim card.

As a navigation app IMHO the best one is WAZE and it works brilliantly.
Have a look on this thread:
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...317803&page=14 and previous one such as
https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...0&postcount=28
Our friend Sjonnie should be priceless to help you.

Rogue · 19th November 2022, 00:38

I've got Sygic on mine as well as google maps. You can download all the maps with Sygic so you can use it offline but you don't get camera warnings or voice nav with with the free version though.

hogweed · 19th November 2022, 09:53

Thanks for those suggestions, gents

One of my problems is that (although with a background in IT), I'm not at all familiar with Android terminology.

Can somebody tell me exactly what a launcher is? I mean, it kind of looks like an entire new user interface... I'm not interested at this stage in changing the appearance of my screen - I just want everything to work properly

Main annoyances at the moment are:

1. Although the radio now remembers its stations when powered down, it selects an "empty" frequency 87.50 when I first select it, thus giving me a hiss, and I have to press one of the favourite buttons;

2. It loses its RDS settings when powered down.

SO what I'm wondering is... does a new launcher include a new radio app, which would possibly work properly?

hogweed · 19th November 2022, 09:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dorchester2

You can download every app you want like on a smartphone, every version is the full one. You have to use your phone to get connected with internet, or - as I've done - connect an USB device with a sim card.

I *THINK* I can do it over wifi, by parking my car near my router at home

My main problem is understanding then how to replace the apps (or are they widgets? I've never really understood the difference...) on the main screen...

Rogue · 19th November 2022, 16:05

If you 'push and hold' the app icon on the touchscreen you should be able to drag the icon to whatever page you want.

hogweed · 19th November 2022, 18:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue

If you 'push and hold' the app icon on the touchscreen you should be able to drag the icon to whatever page you want.

Yeah I know I can do that with every screen except the main one - doesn't work with them, so I suspect they're of a different nature.

I've discovered, if I go into the machine's settings, I can change default apps. So I've changed the default nav app from iGo to Google Maps. But the big Nav icon on the main screen doesn't change - it just opens Maps now instead of iGo.

Thing is, I don't know if alternative radio apps are even available - I mean, there are loads, but they all seem to be internet radio, not the kind that work with an aerial

Dorchester2 · 19th November 2022, 19:18

Hogweed the Agama launcher is very useful and versatile.
I've followed the very wise suggestion of Sjonnie and I should say he was right.
I can put several apps within several categories just from the main screen.
It's fab!

hogweed · 19th November 2022, 21:09

Yeah cheers, I'm going to look at things like that... but really, my main problem is with the radio, and I suspect a new launcher will just launch my existing radio app

18th November 2022, 16:04	#1
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Android apps Managed to get my ERISIN head unit mostly working, but really struggling with the apps on it - can anybody point me at a general source of help on such things? For example, the home screen navigation app is something called iGo, but its graphics are very sparse – just lines for roads, really, not much else. You’re supposed to be able to download maps, but that option is greyed out. So I fired up Google Maps (also included), and it looked much better, but it always points north – so when I’m driving south, my little blue dot is moving downwards, which is very counter-intuitive. I can’t change it, as there are none of the familiar icons, like Settings or Compass. Do I have cut-down versions of apps or something? Can I upgrade them? Can I change the apps (or are they widgets?) on the home screen (eg to have Google Maps – if I can get it work right – as my default nav amp)? ERISIN support isn't much help, and I haven't been able to find much on the net __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

18th November 2022, 20:05	#2
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	You can download every app you want like on a smartphone, every version is the full one. You have to use your phone to get connected with internet, or - as I've done - connect an USB device with a sim card. As a navigation app IMHO the best one is WAZE and it works brilliantly. Have a look on this thread: https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...317803&page=14 and previous one such as https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk//fo...0&postcount=28 Our friend Sjonnie should be priceless to help you. __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s Last edited by Dorchester2; 18th November 2022 at 20:08..

19th November 2022, 00:38	#3
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	I've got Sygic on mine as well as google maps. You can download all the maps with Sygic so you can use it offline but you don't get camera warnings or voice nav with with the free version though. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

19th November 2022, 09:53	#4
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Thanks for those suggestions, gents One of my problems is that (although with a background in IT), I'm not at all familiar with Android terminology. Can somebody tell me exactly what a launcher is? I mean, it kind of looks like an entire new user interface... I'm not interested at this stage in changing the appearance of my screen - I just want everything to work properly Main annoyances at the moment are: 1. Although the radio now remembers its stations when powered down, it selects an "empty" frequency 87.50 when I first select it, thus giving me a hiss, and I have to press one of the favourite buttons; 2. It loses its RDS settings when powered down. SO what I'm wondering is... does a new launcher include a new radio app, which would possibly work properly? __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.

19th November 2022, 16:05	#6
Rogue I really should get out more....... 75 CDT SE 160 Saloon Join Date: May 2017 Location: Thorpe St Andrew, Norwich Posts: 2,653 Thanks: 1,386 Thanked 1,096 Times in 774 Posts	If you 'push and hold' the app icon on the touchscreen you should be able to drag the icon to whatever page you want. __________________ Glutton for punishment --- Previously ... 2.6 SD1 x 2, 3.5 SD1, 820S, 820Si x2, 216 Gsi, 220T saloon, 414, 45 1.4 x2 and now a Cowley 75 CDT

19th November 2022, 19:18	#8
Dorchester2 incurable Rover addict Rover 75 Saloon V6 2.5 1999 - Rover 25 1.4 2002 - Rover 214i cab 1994 - Rover P5b coupe 1968 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bioule. South West of France. Posts: 1,643 Thanks: 612 Thanked 385 Times in 223 Posts	Hogweed the Agama launcher is very useful and versatile. I've followed the very wise suggestion of Sjonnie and I should say he was right. I can put several apps within several categories just from the main screen. It's fab! __________________ Rover 75 V6 2.5 Auto Connie born 1 July 1999, 24 kOhms resistor, 10 kOhms manual starter, full E85, modified airbox, full derestricted SS exhaust line, power & torque remap -> 202 bhp This vehicle was the 7,517th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 1,190th 75 2.5 V6 Contemporary to be made out of 8,214 This vehicle was the 2,032nd 75 in Atlantic Blue Pearlescent (code: JEY) to be made out of 2,572 Atlantic Blue Pearlescent 75s Last edited by Dorchester2; 19th November 2022 at 19:25..

19th November 2022, 21:09	#9
hogweed I really should get out more....... Vauxhall Insignia CDTi; MG TF 135 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 942 Thanked 378 Times in 297 Posts	Yeah cheers, I'm going to look at things like that... but really, my main problem is with the radio, and I suspect a new launcher will just launch my existing radio app __________________ Past cars: MGB GT; Escort 1300 Sport; Vauxhall VX4/90; Marina Coupe TC; Celica ST (1972); Montego Turbo; Astra GTE 16V; Astra GSI 16V; Golf GTI 16V (Mk II); Sierra XR4x4 Estate; BMW 325i (E30); BMW M3 3.0; BMW M3 3.2 Evo. Left some of the more embarrassing ones out. And about 30 motorbikes.