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In the video, Harry addresses issues with Android 13 devices, specifically the inability to use some Triple A D apps. He suggests using an alternative method to install the Screen2Auto app on a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G, demonstrating how it can resolve these issues, unlike screen mirroring apps like AAMirror and AirMirror Plus, which show a black screen. The process involves enabling developer options, allowing installations from unknown sources, and configuring Android Auto settings for optimal functionality, including customization and screen settings adjustments.
Harry provides detailed instructions on setting up the app, including enabling touch functionality options and alternative rotation methods, and outlines the steps needed to connect the phone to a car via cable or wirelessly. He demonstrates successful screen mirroring and touch functionality, showing the practicality of controlling the phone through the car's head unit. The video concludes with a demonstration of playing a YouTube video on the car screen and a summary of the benefits of using Screen2Auto over other mirroring apps, emphasizing enhanced convenience and functionality.
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In this segment of the video, Harry addresses an issue with Android 13 devices where users cannot use some of the Triple A D apps. He introduces an alternative method for installing an app that could resolve these issues. Using his Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G running Android 13 and the latest Android Auto version 8.6, he demonstrates the functionality of apps like Spotify, Fermata Auto, and Car Stream, which work perfectly for playing videos while driving but advises against driver distraction.
However, he highlights that screen mirroring apps like AAMirror and AirMirror Plus show a black screen due to the Android 13 update. To solve this, he proposes installing the Screen2Auto app via a method different from the Triple A D app. He emphasizes following the steps carefully to ensure the app works correctly on your device.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains how to enable developer options on an Android device by tapping on the version number, navigating to developer settings, and selecting application mode as developer. They instruct to check “unknown sources” and set the video resolution to the maximum. The speaker then guides on installing an APK file from the files section, allowing necessary permissions, and handling warnings about unknown apps. Following the installation, they demonstrate configuring Android Auto by customizing the launcher, enabling relevant permissions, and adjusting screen settings such as brightness.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter explains how to configure specific settings for an application, enabling options such as alternative methods of rotation, auto-start, and touch functionality. The step-by-step instructions include accessing various options under the settings and other settings tabs, such as enabling the option for an alternative touch and selecting a profile.
After configuring the settings, they demonstrate connecting the phone to the car using a cable or wirelessly, and how to use the Android Auto app to mirror the phone onto the car’s screen. They mention that it may take a few tries for everything to work correctly, and provide troubleshooting steps involving restarting the app.
The video concludes by testing the touch functionality on the head unit, showing how to enable it by selecting different profiles in the settings if the initial configuration doesn’t work. The presenter also plays a YouTube video as proof that the mirroring is functioning properly.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates how to close the S2A app, reconnect the cable, start Android Auto, and select the Screen to Auto app. Following these steps, the touch functionality on the car’s head unit is restored, allowing the user to control their phone directly from the car’s interface. The main advantage highlighted is the ability to control the phone from the head unit, which is more convenient than using other apps like A Mirror or A Mirror Plus. Additionally, videos can still be watched while driving. The presenter concludes the video, hoping the viewers found the information helpful and encouraging them to comment and stay tuned for future videos.