(Autokit, Wired Version for Wired Android Auto) USAGE & UPGRADE Tutorial -for Carlinkit CPC200-Autokit Dongles for Aftermarket Android Head Unit

October 19, 2020 1 min read 2 Comments

If I have a Carlinkit Dongle(Autokit, Wired Version) which works with Android phones like Samsung, then how can I upgrade the dongle to use wired CarPlay? (Attaching Video in the bottom provides more details.)

 

It is easy to follow 4 steps to use and upgrade the wired Android Auto in Android Head Unit. Let's go!

 1.View Android car version

  • On the car system, go to setting and check the system version.view Android car version -  1. On the car system, go to setting and check the system version.
  • The Android syetem is higher than 4.14 and you can use the product.The Android syetem is higher than 4.14 and ou can use the product.

 

2. Connect and pair

  • Turn on the "USB debugging" function in the Android phone settings inadvance.Turn on the USB debugging function in the Android phone settings inadvance.
  • Click on the Bluetooth music app of the car, turn on the Bluetooth of the Android phone and pair with the Bluetooth music Bluetooth.1. Click on the Bluetooth music app of the car, turn on the Bluetooth of the Android phone and pair with the Bluetooth music Bluetooth.
  • Turn on the Android Auto APP on your Android phone. Connect your phone and product with USB cable, realize wired Android Auto.2. Turn on the Android Auto APP on your Android phone. Connect your phone and product with USB cable, realize wired Android Auto.


3. Screen Mirror

  • Click Autokit.apk, select the Mirrorlink option, use a high-quality USB cable to connect the phone.Click Autokit.apk, select the Mirrorlink option, use a high-quality USB cable to connect the phone,


4. Online Upgrade

  • Click Autokit.apk, click settings, you can upgrade to the latest version.Online Upgrade -  click Autokit.apk, click settings, you can upfrade to the latest version.

Attaching Video!

  



2 Responses

James rochford

November 26, 2021

Hi
Have bought this Oct 2021 my car is a mitsubishi outlander 2020 with the latest version of Android auto. But my screen looks nothing like your instructions. I don’t know how to find the version and he tried plugging in a usb drive with APK on it . But I have no way to click on APK as the instructions say. I only see the different screen. I can send screen shots .Also It does not have a direct internet connection so cannot use method 1. Can you help?

Des Etages;Dario

November 26, 2021

Having issues with the latest version of Autokit. Can you send a link for an earlier version which was work great before the update. I purchased mine from Amazon

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