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Restructure README, link to releases to download a pre-built image
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Currently tested with multiple Raspberry Pi boards supporting USB OTG.
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## Install and run
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[Download a pre-built sd card image](https://github.com/nisargjhaveri/AAWirelessDongle/releases) or build one as described below. Install the image on the SD card using your favorite tool.
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You may want to update the `country_code` in the `/etc/hostapd.conf` file.
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That should be it. Insert the SD card and connect the board to the car. Make sure to use a data cable, with the USB OTG enabled port.
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Once the car recognizes the device and sends a request to start Android Auto, bluetooth is enabled. On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and pair a new device called "AA Wireless Dongle". Once paired, it should automatically start the Wireless Android Auto on the car screen.
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From the next time, it should automatically connect to your phone, no need to pair again. Make sure your Bluetooth and Wifi are enabled on the phone.
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## Build
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### Start the vagrant box
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```shell
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$ make
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You may want to update the `country_code` in the relavent `hostapd.conf` file for your board. See [/board/common/rootfs_overlay/etc/hostapd.conf](aa_wireless_dongle/board/common/rootfs_overlay/etc/hostapd.conf) and other board specific overrides.
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When successful, this should generate the sd card image at `images/sdcard.img` in your output directory. See the "Install and Run" instructions above to use this image.
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Use one of the following defconfig for the board you intend to use:
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- `raspberrypi0w_defconfig` - Raspberry Pi Zero W
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- `raspberrypizero2w_defconfig` - Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W
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- `raspberrypi3a_defconfig` - Raspberry Pi 3A+
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- `raspberrypi4_defconfig` - Raspberry Pi 4
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## Install and run
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Build should generate the sd card image at `images/sdcard.img` in your output directory. Install this image on the SD card using your favourite tool.
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That should be it. Insert the SD card and connect the board to the car. Make sure to use a data cable, with the USB OTG enabled port.
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Once the car recognizes the device and sends a request to start Android Auto, bluetooth is enabled. On your phone, open Bluetooth settings and pair a new device called "AA Wireless Dongle". Once paired, it should automatically start the Wireless Android Auto on the car screen.
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From the next time, it should automatically connect to your phone, no need to pair again. Make sure your Bluetooth and Wifi are enabled on the phone.
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## Limitations
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- Tested with very limited set of headunits and cars. Let me know if it does not work with your headunit.

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