ZLINK5 Fix - 9 in Stereo - Connect Zlink to Android Auto & Carplay

You do not need to download Dlink5 app unless you want to use it to mirror the screen.
First. I was told to disconnect the Bluetooth connection on my phone with the stereo CarBT. and disconnect my phone from the stereo's Bluetooth. I'm not sure this is actually necessary.
Second. Open the Zlink5 app on the stereo and select the gear on the bottom right corner for Settings. Change the connection to "Link Mode". Exit out of the app and restart the stereo. I used the settings to reboot, but you can probably just poke the RST button under the Mic.
Third. On boot up, connect your phone to the stereo CarBT. I had to disconnect, delete device, then reconnect 2 or 3 times before the phone & the stereo actually started talking. Go into your phone's Bluetooth settings, select CarBT and turn on every mode you wish to use (like music).
Now, when you select Dlink app on the stereo, you can access your phone, maps & music. The Bluetooth button on the stereo menu (BT) will also open the phone menu.

[@RoryPearse]

How did you manage to get ZLink working on your phone?

[@donwyoming1936]

All the Zlink app does is screen mirroring. You don't need it for Android Auto or Apple to work.
It did work on my phone when I got it installed. I opened Zlink on the head unit, then opened the app. It screen mirrored on its own from there.

[@rosdibinahmad2956]

my headunit already connected to the android phone via bluetooth but still Zlink5 not working

[@donwyoming1936]

Mine did the same. I had to disconnect the Bluetooth connection & restart the stereo. Then, go into Zlink and change the settings.
Once the Zlink settings are correct, it took several tries before Zlink connected to my phone and started working.

[@MrCharlsk]

Where did you download the Zlink5 app
Can you share the link please?

[@donwyoming1936]

To load Zlink on your phone, just use the Zlink QR code when you open Zlink on the stereo. It will only give you the ability to mirror screens.
Loading Zlink on the stereo is usually an involved process. It's normally not as easy as just downloading the app. You may need assistance from the manufacturer.
tlink.en.uptodown.com/android

[@Jonziethesongwriter]

How do you get the little alien off of the screen?

[@sandisokhakhuse2568]

I tried and it worked. Thank you so much 🙏

[@RoryPearse]

@@Jonziethesongwriter in the setting menu of the alien you'll see on-off switch for icon

[@donwyoming1936]

​@@RoryPearseThanks! I've just ignored the little alien so far.