How to put Hondata Mobile on your Type R radio/navi

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Please help. Did Honda hack, downloaded hondata on head unit. Paired FlashPro with car. Clicked on FlashPro app, then lighting bolt... says “connecting” but won’t. I dont understand is paired to my car but for some reason when I open app it won’t connect... any ideas? Small town Alabama....no help.

What version of the app did you get from the forums? It should be 1.5.x from here:

https://www.hondata.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=21545

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[Tpain19841]

Having an issue:

2019 type r honda hack

Flashlpro is bluetooth connected to the headunit no issue. The hondata app pairs with it but as soon as it pairs it crashes. Every time.... ive used 1.5 & 1.5.4 updated version... ive uninstalled, reinstalled & rebooted many times

Any ideas?

 

[ATM]

can seem to get the hondata version where it has the shift light.

 

[Lkrs91]

What this does
The radio / entertainment system / navi in the 10th gen Civic uses an Android based device, and runs Android Apps. From the factory the radio only accepts Honda authorized Apps. This process unlocks ('roots') the Android system so that the Hondata Mobile Android App can be installed on the radio.

Warning: this process alters your factory radio at a low level and has a risk of disabling your radio and may also affect your factory warranty options with the radio/navigation.


What vehicles this will work on

• • 2016-2017 1.5T Civic
  • 2017-2018 Type R

What you need

• USB A to A cable
• USB flash drive
• Laptop computer
• FlashProManager V2.9.4 or later

Procedure

1. Enable developer mode
   1. Start with the ignition in accessory mode
   2. Press home, then 'Settings', then 'System', then scroll all the way to the right and then all the way down to 'Detail Information'.
   3. Scroll to the bottom and press 'Android Information' or 'About Device'.
   4. Press 'Build Number' eight times. Under 'Kernel Version' a button appears 'Please enter a password'.
   5. Scroll down, press 'Model Number', then 'Kernel Version', then 'Android Version' then 'Baseband Version'. Developer mode will be enabled.
   6. Press the Back button once and then press 'Developer Options'.
   7. Scroll to 'USB Debugging' and enable it.
2. Change the USB mode
   1. Hold the Brightness button (physical button on the top left), Audio button and Menu buttons down all at once. A menu will appear with two large white buttons.
   2. Select the bottom white button 'Detail Information & Settings'.
   3. Hold down the Menu button until another menu appears.
   4. Hold down the Home button for approximately 15 seconds. There will be 3 rapid beeps after a few seconds, then another beep after 10 seconds. A new menu appears.
   5. Change the USB role from Host to Device.
3. Root the radio
   1. Download the Honda Hack tool from https://github.com/codeage/root-honda/blob/master/packages/HondaHack.zip?raw=true
   2. Unzip the hack tool on a laptop. Note that all anti-virus software will complain that this is a 'hack tool'.
   3. Using the USB A to A cable connect the laptop to the USB port with the smartphone picture on it.
   4. On the laptop run the Honda hack tool. It will connect to the radio automatically.
   5. On the laptop click on the 'Root' button.
   6. After rooting is complete unplug the laptop from the USB.
   7. For some models the radio the radio will reboot automatically, for other vehicles the radio will flash every 10 seconds or so. In this case, switch off the ignition for 30 seconds and then switch on the ignition to accessory.
   8. The radio should show the Honda logo for 1 minute while rebooting.
4. Change the USB mode back to host.
   1. Hold the Brightness button (physical button on the top left), Audio button and Menu buttons down all at once. A menu will appear with two large white buttons.
   2. Select the bottom white button 'Detail Information & Settings'.
   3. Hold down the Menu button until another menu appears.
   4. Hold down the Home button for approximately 15 seconds. There will be 3 rapid beeps after a few seconds, then another beep after 10 seconds. A new menu appears.
   5. Change the USB role from Device to Host. It may be already Host.
5. Install the Hondata mobile App
   1. Download the Hondata mobile APK file and save onto the USB flash drive.
   2. Plug the USB drive into the center console USB port.
   3. On the radio press Home, then 'App List' (some models) or the button with six squares (other models).
   4. Run the 'Honda Installer' app.
   5. Select 'Install An App'.
   6. Press the top backslash or '..' to go backwards and then scroll down to 'usbdrive2'.
   7. Select the com.hondata.hondatamobile.apk file.
   8. The Hondata Mobile App will be installed.
   9. Press and hold the Audio button for approximately 10 seconds and then select Yes to reboot the radio. This takes about 1 minute and the Honda logo will show when rebooting.
6. Linking to FlashPro
   1. Make sure that you have updated the FlashPro firmware using FlashProManager V2.9.4 or above.
   2. Switch the ignition to run or start the engine.
   3. Press Home, then Settings, then Bluetooth, Devices then Search for Devices.
   4. The FlashPro will appear as a MAC address (8 pairs of numbers separated by colons).
   5. Pair to the FlashPro. If you have changed your code from 0000 then you will need to enter it.
   6. Press Home, then App List and then Hondata Mobile.
   7. Click to lightening bolt to connect. The FlashPro will appear as 'FlashPro'.
   8. Enjoy running Hondata Mobile on your 10th gen Civic.

Credits and links
Software
https://github.com/codeage/root-honda/blob/master/packages/HondaHack.zip?raw=true
Hondata Mobile
http://www.hondata.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=21545
USB A to A cable
https://www.amazon.com/CableWholesale-3-Feet-Cable-Black-10U2-02103BK/dp/B008Y523XU
Instructions & Credits
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-how-to-enter-developer-mode-2017-t3621582
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/guide-how-to-gain-root-shell-2016-honda-t3487644



Update: Anti-virus warning
Some anti virus software will give a warning that the HondaHackv2.0.exe contains a trojan. Technically it does. The file that triggers the warning is 'dirtycow', which is listed as an 'android hack tool', which it is. The file is not a Windows file so cannot harm a Windows PC. However vigilance should be maintained that other files in the HondaHack.zip do not contain malicious software. If you are not technically savvy and comfortable installing and running this type of software then we recommend you do not do so.

Will this work with a USB-C to USB-A? I’m having trouble connection the hondata hack even the role is on device.