Honda Headunit Hacks - Android Auto for Civic IX FK2/FK3

What do you need?

Hardware and Pre-req
Software

Steps

  1. Format your USB Drive as FAT32
  2. Download OpenDroidAuto apk file and copy to USB Drive
  3. Plug the USB Drive to the Car
  4. On the headunit / infotainment system, click "Install App"
  5. It will automatically search the files on your USB Drive, choose the apk file HondaAppCentre_A1.apk
    (it is always the same file name for the system to pick up the app file)
  6. Repeat 2 to 5 for Honda Permissions
  7. Open Honda Permissions > Process Control > "+" button
    1. Enter process name and package name as "it.smg.hu" (No quotes)
    2. Auth Type - THIRD_PARTY
    3. App Type - OTHER
    4. Video Out - OFF
    5. Sound Out - Checked
    6. Last Mode - Checked
    7. Save
  8. Connect your phone to the car by USB Cable and open OpenDroidAuto
  9. Check the default checkbox when it prompts "Open OpenDroidAuto when this USB device is connected?" and click OK
  10. Start
  11. Good to go!

References


Revision #1
Created 19 April 2025 13:13:28 by Chris
Updated 19 April 2025 13:30:05 by Chris