From 993418f1cbf87ebb120f4889e07ef2c8cd67fc19 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Xilin Jia <6257601+XilinJia@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 7 Sep 2024 19:34:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] android auto instruction --- AndroidAuto.md | 13 +++++++++++++ README.md | 1 + 2 files changed, 14 insertions(+) create mode 100644 AndroidAuto.md diff --git a/AndroidAuto.md b/AndroidAuto.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d0071d83 --- /dev/null +++ b/AndroidAuto.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +Podcini runs fine on "desktop head unit", the screenshots are on Readme. + +So this appears the issue with Podcini not showing up on car display, from Google document: + +> To test your app in real vehicles, it must be installed from a trusted source such as the Play Store, with one exception detailed in [Allow unknown sources](https://developer.android.com/training/cars/testing#unknown-sources). + +I know "such as" indicates there are other trusted sources, but I don't know which are deemed as such. Podcini is currently not listed yet on Google Play. To work around it, again from Google document: + +> On Android Auto, there is also a [developer option](https://developer.android.com/training/cars/testing#developer-mode) to enable running apps not installed from a trusted source. This setting only applies to [media](https://developer.android.com/training/cars/media) and [messaging](https://developer.android.com/training/cars/messaging) apps + +Details here: https://developer.android.com/training/cars/testing#developer-mode + +This has been tested as working. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ca141a08..5fdfa1c6 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ An open source podcast instrument, attuned to Puccini ![Puccini](./images/Puccin #### Podcini.R version 6.5 as a major step forward brings YouTube channels in the app. They can be searched, subscribed and played from within Podcini. For more see the changelogs #### If you are migrating from Podcini version 5, please read the migrationTo5.md file for migration instructions. +#### For Podcini to show up on car's HUD with Android Auto, please read AnroidAuto.md for instructions. This project is based on a fork of [AntennaPod]() as of Feb 5 2024.