FYI for anyone that has a Vline2 module from GROM or is thinking of one. This module has been to me needing to be upgraded 2 years now given that it runs Android 8.1 and we are about to see Android 12 released, native wireless Android Auto over 5ghz wifi is now a "free" feature for the Android/Android Auto ecosystem with recent OS versions, and so on.
Sharing some info I got from a few emails with Grom support early this year. Hopefully these upgrades come soon, especially given the prices are ridiculous now for such old hardware and a now-ancient OS version. No word on whether faster hardware with an upgrade to 4GB RAM from 3GB is on the way either.
Anyone else heard anything newer / more in depth than below? Thx
Wireless Android Auto Support:
We plan on supporting it in the future, however at this time it is not supported.
Our road map is to swap to Android 10 for the VLine OS, support phone calls over Android Auto, and then support Wireless Android Auto.
It's planned to launch (Android 10) over the next 3-4 months however it mainly just depends on how stable it is and what, if any, bug we have to overcome.
What is the charging rate over the current USB port when connected for Android Auto:
It has tested at 1.5A for Android Auto Charging as far as we have seen.
(For those unfamiliar, VLine2 an Android-based infotainment upgrade module you add to your existing M37/Q70/M35h infotainment system, and utilizes the AUX input for audio and video. You retain original factory equipment and backup camera. Adds Android Auto and CarPlay as well.
https://gromaudio.com/store/vline/nissa ... grade.html )
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