INSTALLING NEW APK

[SebastianTR]

Hi guys.

Is there any way we can install android apk on MK4

I downloaded youtube googlemaps apk and try to install on USB but no luck.

[Kremmen]

The was a 'hack' on the first 9G Civics to install .APK but Honda put a stop to that with subsequent RC updates.

There was also a method of installing Garmin .GPI speed camera files but Honda stopped that as well.

I'd just run Google Maps from your phone.

[SebastianTR]

Car has built-in navigation but there is no traffic data and I lived in very crowded city.
I can use wifi car play but my wife has Huwaei mate 20 and I don't know why we can't use it wifi carplay. It's only work with cable.
I thought if we can install google maps on car and use mobile data from phone (wifi - hotspot) we booth can use wireless navigation.

But if Honda stopping this why there ise a menu on screen that install application. When you open it it's checking USB to find APK file.
There has to be a way I think.

[Bristol_Crosstar]

Car has built-in navigation but there is no traffic data and I lived in very crowded city.
I can use wifi car play but my wife has Huwaei mate 20 and I don't know why we can't use it wifi carplay. It's only work with cable.
I thought if we can install google maps on car and use mobile data from phone (wifi - hotspot) we booth can use wireless navigation.

But if Honda stopping this why there ise a menu on screen that install application. When you open it it's checking USB to find APK file.
There has to be a way I think.

It may be that the version of Android running in the car (assuming that's what it is) is an older one, whereas the version of Google Maps you downloaded would be the latest and the two might not be compatible. It might work if you can get hold of an older version of Google maps? It would be useful to know the exact version running in the car then you could find out the compatible version of Maps

[Kremmen]

If you do manage to install Maps then the only way you can get traffic is via a phone connection.

[SebastianTR]

Older versions might work I will try it.

Yes if I can install a map it will need data from phone but I can use WiFi hotspots. That's ok for me. I don't wanna use cable that's my problem

[shufty]

... Have you actually switched on the wireless option for Android?

[PaulC]

Switching on the Android Carplay is done via the hidden menu - see a post about 4 weeks ago discussing this.

Yes, the Honda Jazz infotainment Android version is rather old, about Android 8 if my memory is correct. Lots of current apps will not work with an Android version that old.

[SebastianTR]

I did it. I'm using my Xiaomi note10 with wireless but my wife Huawei mate 20 doesn't work. But works perfectly with cable I don't know why.
Usually my wife using the car so wireless navigation is good thing to have

[Kremmen]

Some Chinese phone brands don't have full access to Google infrastructure.

[SebastianTR]

Probably or her phone need a factory setting but she refuse  :'( :'(

[PaulC]

Huawei has close links to the Chinese government.
That's why telecom firms in the "5 eyes countries" (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK, USA) do not use Huawei products in their technology infrastructure.
The flow-on effect is that Huawei cellphones are not fully "Google-compatible" as Google, being USA-based, does not supply its products to Huawei.

[SebastianTR]

I know huawei have problem with google but old models doesn't have any problem.
My old phone was mate 10pro.  Best phone I ever used. mate20 has an android OS but my wife installed 1843095913 applications and millions photo/video  :'(
It's need a factory setting and cleaning but my wife says don't touch it I don't know my passwords etc...


I also wanna ask you guys another question.
It's diffirent topic but I bought this car last month. I need a winter tires but in Turkey Honda Jazz came with Dunlop 4 season, 185/60/R16
But I can't find any winter tires these size.
Can we use 195/60/R16

[Lord Voltermore]

I also wanna ask you guys another question.
It's diffirent topic but I bought this car last month. I need a winter tires but in Turkey Honda Jazz came with Dunlop 4 season, 185/60/R16
But I can't find any winter tires these size.
Can we use 195/60/R16

MODIFIED.  I had assumed OP had an 'normal 'Jazz that had been fitted with Crosstar tyres for  the Turkish market.   As these tyres were already larger than normal I didn't think fitting  even bigger  ones was a good idea.
 I also suggested fitting 15" wheels as found on some Jazz mk 4 . (tyres much cheaper) .

 But as I now know the car is a crosstar much of the information no longer applies and might be misleading.
 .

[SebastianTR]

I spoke with a tires shop and tell them I have this model car and tires 185/60/16
They tell me this must be mistake because there is no tires like this. I sent him a photo then he check his catalog couldn't find any winter tire for this size.
He told me you can use 185/55/16 but this will be lower your car and this can break your warranty so you should ask your services.

In Turkey Jazz e:Hev is not populer car most of dealership doesn't have any Jazz in their showroom.
I spoke with 2 local dealership they have no idea about the car. They told me I have check and get back you but 3 days later nobody turn back to me.

I don't wanna but another wheels just winter tires. But I'm confused a little bit.
Thankfully weather is like spring down here