[TR1]

Can someone check what version of Android the 2018 Odyssey's are running on the head unit? If it is anything like the current Pilot/Ridgeline there should be a Settings icon and then just tap About.

For 2016/2017 Pilots and 2017 Ridegelines a method has been developed to install new apps (Waze, Google Maps, etc.). Curious if this is going to work on the new Odyssey which will probably be a good indicator if it will work on the 2018 Pilot and 2018 Ridgeline when they eventually come out.

Or if anyone wants to jump in and give it a try you can find instructions on XDA-Developers forum (I can't post a link, but you can Google 'how to gain root shell honda pilot'). In particular see post #404 for the step by step tutorial and I'd recommend adding the steps in post #443. I'm no expert, but feel free to send me a message if you have questions.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[Accord07]

Lollipop, 5.1.1

 

[RV1458]

What is the benefit of installing Google maps on the head unit? I thought it was already there?

 

[Accord07]

The mapping software in the head unit is Garmin. When you run Android Auto the apps are still running on the attached phone, it uses the car's screen for display and input. Besides a sharper display - it is obvious what Android Auto shows on the car's touchscreen is scaled up from an image received from the phone at a considerably lower resolution than the screen's native resolution - I really don't see any benefit of running Google Maps directly on the head unit, and almost certainly one will lose the turn by turn directions available on the instrument cluster screen available when using Android Auto.

 

[Rojma]

The mapping software in the head unit is Garmin. When you run Android Auto the apps are still running on the attached phone, it uses the car's screen for display and input. Besides a sharper display - it is obvious what Android Auto shows on the car's touchscreen is scaled up from an image received from the phone at a considerably lower resolution than the screen's native resolution - I really don't see any benefit of running Google Maps directly on the head unit, and almost certainly one will lose the turn by turn directions available on the instrument cluster screen available when using Android Auto.

I see lots of benefits:

1) If you don't have an Android phone or iPhone, then you can still use the apps. I for one have a Windows Phone (yes a Windows Phone) so I do not have access to either Android Auto or Apple CarPlay (although that will be changing soon and I will be getting an Android phone primarily so I can use Android Auto in both my cars)
2) You don't have to plug in a phone to access apps
3) If you have an iPhone, you can use apps that are not available in Apple CarPlay (Google Maps, Waze)

 

[Accord07]

I see lots of benefits:

1) If you don't have an Android phone or iPhone, then you can still use the apps. I for one have a Windows Phone (yes a Windows Phone) so I do not have access to either Android Auto or Apple CarPlay (although that will be changing soon and I will be getting an Android phone primarily so I can use Android Auto in both my cars)
2) You don't have to plug in a phone to access apps
3) If you have an iPhone, you can use apps that are not available in Apple CarPlay (Google Maps, Waze)

I have nothing against Windows phone. Back when iPhone was still on Edge, Windows Mobile already moved on to WCDMA, and I had two of them at one point. As much as I like to tweak things, my youthful days of trying something just for the sake of trying is long gone. The only apps I use while driving are navigation and audio apps, and those currently supported by Android Auto already satisfy my need.

 

[TR1]

Thanks for getting the version number.

Agreed, for models with native Android Auto and Car Play this hack isn't a huge leap like it is for the 2016 Pilot. But it is still a nice capability to have and it would be nice not to lose it.

-Tim

 

[Rojma]

I have nothing against Windows phone. Back when iPhone was still on Edge, Windows Mobile already moved on to WCDMA, and I had two of them at one point. As much as I like to tweak things, my youthful days of trying something just for the sake of trying is long gone. The only apps I use while driving are navigation and audio apps, and those currently supported by Android Auto already satisfy my need.

Windows Phone/Mobile is completely different today from that iteration of Windows Mobile. It was basically completely reset with Windows Phone 7 back in 2010 and the current successor is Windows Mobile 10, based off of Windows 10. It is an AWESOME UI, much better than Android or iPhone, but unfortunately it never caught on and ended up having a bad problem of not being supported with either apps or devices. Android Auto and Apple Car Play are just two good examples. There is no such things as "Windows Mobile Auto". :nothappy: Due to that I am finally moving on to Android. Phone should arrive either today or Monday.

 

[su_A_ve]

Well, even with CarPlay, I prefer Waze big time over Apple Maps.

 

[Rojma]

I see lots of benefits:

1) If you don't have an Android phone or iPhone, then you can still use the apps. I for one have a Windows Phone (yes a Windows Phone) so I do not have access to either Android Auto or Apple CarPlay (although that will be changing soon and I will be getting an Android phone primarily so I can use Android Auto in both my cars)
2) You don't have to plug in a phone to access apps
3) If you have an iPhone, you can use apps that are not available in Apple CarPlay (Google Maps, Waze)

Well, even with CarPlay, I prefer Waze big time over Apple Maps.

Yeah I mentioned that in my post (see #3).

 

[camm80]

I will have to check this out because I would love to get Waze showing up on the unit. How would the system receive internet service though if loaded on the head unit? I keep hoping that Apple/Waze/Google workout adding the apps to CarPlay.

 

[Accord07]

I will have to check this out because I would love to get Waze showing up on the unit. How would the system receive internet service though if loaded on the head unit? I keep hoping that Apple/Waze/Google workout adding the apps to CarPlay.

Even on the Android side Waze is only in beta on Android Auto. I don't believe Apple will ever allow any third party navigation app to show up in CarPlay. Each company wants to collect user data for their own benefits. Toyota has resisted letting Android Auto and CarPlay into its cars for exactly that reason.

The head unit has Internet access through the onboard LTE connection (AT&T) or by tethering off a phone (if your phone plan supports tethering).

 

[VitaliyGrabchak]

Only Jailbreak of your iPhone may let you use Google Map on the Honda Ody.

 

[rajgoaj]

I believe installing any app doesnt crash the android launcher but the icon that the newly installed app puts on home screen does. The launcher is not able to handle the new icon display, as a result, if any new app is installed or a browser shortcut is created to home screen, then the launcher crashes and does not show the icon.

Do anyone know a way to factory reset the head unit with no access to the settings menu?

 

[marthawilliam]

What is the benefit of installing Google maps on the head unit? I thought it was already there?