How to upgrade GROM VLine VL2 Navigation & Infotainment System for car stereo to Android 12

How to upgrade GROM VLine VL2 Navigation & Infotainment System for car stereo to Android 12 | Guide

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In this video we explain how you can upgrade your VLine VL2 system to Android 12. Please note that if you ordered the VLine VL2 system after May 1st 2024, you are eligible for free Android 12 upgrade and the Android 12 upgrade will appear automatically on your device.
If you ordered your VLine VL2 system before May 1st 2024, you can order your Android 12 upgrade here:
gromaudio.com/store/accessori...
Why do you want to upgrade your VLine VL2 system OS to Android 12?
Android 12 supports latest apps that are not available for Android 8.1;
Better support for external devices for advanced users (USB audio, LTE modems);
Separate video-out for rear seat displays (HDMI-OUT);
More polished native Android UI.
FAQ:
Q. Once I upgrade to the Android 12 OS, can I downgrade back to Android 8.1?
A. No, it is not possible to downgrade back to Android 8.1 after you upgrade to Android 12.
For more information please contact us at gromaudio.com/support.html
ABOUT VLINE VL2 SYSTEM:
gromaudio.com/store/vline/ind...
Vline VL2 system is an Android-based car infotainment add-on that integrates into many cars' factory (OEM) stereos. It works seamlessly with the existing car stereo screen/display, sound system, and buttons/controls.
Once VLine VL2 is installed and connected to your vehicle's OEM stereo and display system, you will get the following functionality:
1. Fully functional Android integrated into your OEM stereo without any changes to your original stereo
2. Access to Google Maps, Waze, Sygic, or any other maps/navigation of your choice
3. Integrated music plugins - Spotify, Pandora, Google Music, Web Radio, Local music stored on your phone
4. Voice assistant for navigation and music selection
5. Access to the Google Play store to download any application
6. Smartphone Integration - CarPlay and Android Auto. This includes wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
7. Bluetooth, USB, MicroSD card, HDMI-In
all integrated into your factory stereo.
With the installation of our VLine VL2 system, all factory features remain functional. You can easily switch back and forth between the backup camera, FM radio, VLine, and your CarPlay or Android Auto interface.
GROM VLine VL2 connects at the back of the factory stereo and integrates with the car stereo controls, buttons, and display.
More information is available at gromaudio.com/vline/index.html
Once VLine VL2 / VLite VT2 is installed into the vehicle, the user can enjoy modern features such as CarPlay, Android Auto, and a fully functional Android interface (with VLine VL2) directly on the factory car stereo screen without replacing the factory screen.
Demo videos:
gromaudio.com/vline/video.html
Visit gromaudio.com to find out if VLine VL2 is available for your vehicle.
Drive happy!

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@gromaudio 21 күн бұрын

Important during the upgrade process: Ensure a solid Wi-Fi connection (Support app → Wi-Fi). Ensure your car's battery will not discharge during the upgrade process. Ensure that you update the firmware to the latest version (3.83.0.0) before attempting to upgrade to Android 12 (Support → VLine Update).

@MMorrow777 21 күн бұрын

Smooth as butter, on to my 2008 LS600lh in accessory mode and on a trickle charger.

@TheNickDingwall 21 күн бұрын

Installed fine, but having issues staying connected to Bluetooth. Stayed connected after initiating Android Auto. Thanks for the update and thanks for the great tech support. I appreciate y'all

@davidaldis8242 20 күн бұрын

Mine went fine on a Lexus RX400H but be aware that you will have to install everything again. All apps (including Gapps), all accounts etc., etc. And Android 12 has changed permissions on certain music players so the one I used to use cannot play from the memory card. The whole thing has taken about an hour so far on a 2Gb connection but the actual update was only about 15 minutes. Later.......I used Agama as a skin but it just won't behave now and fills the whole screen making it impossible to change apps as the menu bar is hidden from the side of the screen. I'll keep working on it but for now I've resorted to the standard Vline home screen.

@fauchergunner 20 күн бұрын

Appreciate the info I use Agama car launcher also so I think I refrain from updating for a while. If you do find a fix please update your post . Cheers

@caseykalex 20 күн бұрын

Mine states 2nd part of upgrade not available till July 8th.

@Torched_TransAm 17 күн бұрын

So does mine even though I got the email saying the update is ready to be installed. I can't say I've had the best experience with using vline the past yr for the money. My Bluetooth cuts out frequently when using android auto but it's perfect with my iPhone.

@ED3D7 21 күн бұрын

I wonder if I should even upgrade since people are having issues and just wait on it 😒

@ED3D7 21 күн бұрын

My screen is all blurry 🤣 I should of have waited. I only had this unit for 7 months and. Now stuck in android recovery mode. Tried a mouse and I’m not able to click on any. Command. I don’t have a keyboard 😒 Before the upgrade. Haven’t had any issues at all and had Gapps installed before the update. Makes me wonder if it got corrupted because another person states that they’re having trouble with running Gapps on the new android 12.

@kimariunrulyanimal 16 күн бұрын

I'm not doing it, unless it starts acting up or if they have some really great reasons why I should update it

@veliksami 21 күн бұрын

Ok I bought the upgrade. So is there a new UI or any new features? I haven't installed it yet.

@gromaudio 21 күн бұрын

Android 12 supports the latest apps that might not available for Android 8 Better support for external devices for advanced users (USB audio, LTE modems) Separate video out for rear seat displays (HDMI OUT) More polished native Android UI

@Anaximander-x7y 15 күн бұрын

I have a 2010 RX450h. I'm using Android Auto and when I take/make a call, the screen switches to the native car phone. No way to switch back until the call ends, then it automatically switches back to the vline. During navigation this is not really usable. Will this update fix this issue?

@gromaudio 15 күн бұрын

If your VLine VL2 system uses the most recent firmware, you should be able to see the Android Auto maps while in the phone call. You do not need to upgrade to Android 12. Please check and update the system to the most recent firmware available.

@avalandiel 12 күн бұрын

Update installed fine, but some of the apps I have launch in a weird screen orientation. Is this something that can be fixed?

@gromaudio 12 күн бұрын

We are polishing the update right now based on all feedback we received, and releasing the follow up updates. Please check if there is new firmware update available for your device, and apply it.

@avalandiel 11 күн бұрын

@@gromaudio thanks for the update. I also noticed that the icon you tap on the left side for menu navigation doesn't hide when media is playing. If it could disappear after a certain amount of inactivity or have the option to hide it that would be helpful too.

@LoyaltyOfBrotherhood 21 күн бұрын

My didn’t work at all say my data may be corrupt it won’t let me try again or factory reset

@gromaudio 21 күн бұрын

Contact our technical team at gromaudio.com/support.html We will help!

@LoyaltyOfBrotherhood 21 күн бұрын

Waiting on response

@marioramirez5011 17 күн бұрын

Is the serial number on the unit or can I find it in the settings

@gromaudio 15 күн бұрын

Go to Support app. At the very top there is the system's serial number.

@johntree5534 21 күн бұрын

I upgraded and it finished, but it won’t let me click “AGREE”. Anyone else having this issue?

@gromaudio 21 күн бұрын

Connect the USB mouse to the USB port 2 and hit "AGREE". We are looking into it.

@pantsbird1 21 күн бұрын

Warning to anyone who is watching this, I followed this guide and triple checked version number before starting the upgrade. My VL2 is now completely bricked and says data may be corrupted. AVOID THIS UPDATE FOR NOW. Edit: Plugging in a keyboard and pressing down + enter allowed me to reset the system and is working now. Trying to install gapps gets me stuck in a boot loop where I had to use the same solution, so I'm going to keep gapps uninstalled for now.

@gromaudio 21 күн бұрын

Contact our technical team at gromaudio.com/support.html We will help!

@davidaldis8242 20 күн бұрын

The upgrade corrupted the SD card where I keep all my music and offline maps so I had to reformat it and reload from a pc.