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[Android Head-Units] KID52:
Can't blame you for not reading the entire thread, but surely you read through the first post at least?
[Android Head-Units] Filthy:
Of course i have read the forst post a lot of time but i forgot some informations.
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
No worries, just always worth trying the search button on this monster of a thread!
[Android Head-Units] Filthy:
RGR M8
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
It's a great feature, but already discovered quite some time back ;)

Not sure why you are having an issue with the non-custom fields as it worked fine for me. For example, I have volume down button set to volume down for short press, and mute for long press. However, if you don't hold the button down long enough it will do the short press function (volume down) rather than the long press function.
[Android Head-Units] MFKinSINY:
Delay Timer

Yes it does. The screen goes off when you shut off your car and the system stays active for the time specified (so you can finish dowloads or app updates without having to sit there like an idiot lol, or for instances like if you run into a store really quick & come back out you don't have to wait for boot)

My problem is that sometimes when I turn my key, the voltage drop is too significant & causes it to cold boot. I have a 600W 4 channel amp, a 200W 2 channel amp, and 2 monoblock amps 1000W each. Maybe I should invest in one of those huge capacitors?

And sometimes (I use PowerAmp as my music player) if it does come up instantly after starting the car, I won't have audio from 3rd party apps and I need to click on the radio & long press the back button. Has anyone figured how to avoid the need to do this?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Does anyone know if there is a higher MCU for 4.2.15 1.10.2001
[Android Head-Units] storm83:
I figured it might work this way and turn off the screen and put it in some sort of "standby mode"...however every time I turn it back on it does do a cold boot all the time. I recently did a system update to 2.7.9 but I haven't changed anything with the MCU like it was suggested earlier. I am going to try that tonight to see if I can get it to work for me. I hope it does... as I would love this feature. Getting gas... or running into the store quick for something and having to restart everything is a pain. I also don't want to leave it in ACC with the keys in the car.
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
Does it cold boot even if you don't start the car, just put the key to position 1?
[Android Head-Units] storm83:
Yes, it still cold boots if the car isn't started all the way. The car does have retained ACC power until my doors are opened. I am curious if this is causing a problem some how with that... But I also tried it with my doors opened which kills the power right away.. and it does the same thing.. so I don't believe that would be interfering. Hopefully the MCU update will make it work.
[Android Head-Units] Filthy:
Is there a software to use with analoge tv tuner? Im asking because even if i have amplified antenna the tv is not recieveng anything
[Android Head-Units] Blaylock1988:
I know how to set it up and how to use it, like is said it all works fine with the customs fields. I have a different unit that doesn't have forward or previous buttons, perhaps there is an error or incompatability with my MCU.
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
I think only the standard "TV" app works with the built-in tuner.

Try going into the extra settings menu and selecting the TV type, I think there are two settings for the TV in there.
[Android Head-Units] Filthy:
Thank you. Ive tryied to change settings ( analog tv ang pal bg) but tothing.
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
Are you able to try the unit connected to a known working aerial (eg inside your house)?

If that still doesn't work I would think the fault is either an incorrect MCU, or an actual hardware fault.
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
My unit does not have forward or previous buttons either, I'm not sure how this is relevant to the steering wheel controls though?

What exactly happens then, you say the long press does not work for anything but "RESERVE" fields?

What about a normal press, do the pre-set functions work then? What happens when you assign a long press on a pre-set field - does it perform any action at all?
[Android Head-Units] Filthy:
I cant connect it at my housses antenna its kind difficult. I have to find a power suply
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
Power supply shouldn't be too much of a problem - an old PC supply, or pretty much any source between 12v and 14v DC should work fine providing it is rated at 2A or more.

Alternatively, do you have a laptop and a USB Analogue TV tuner you can test using your car aerial?

Also, silly question, but are analogue signals being broadcast where you are located? I know in the UK they were turned off a while ago.
[Android Head-Units] Filthy:
Thank you for your ideas. Ill figure out a way to check it.

Here in Greece analogue channels still transmiting. I will park my can in other place and ill try again.
[Android Head-Units] balaes:
MCU 2.7.22

https://www.dropbox.com/s/eru80run3u5bjfv/MCU%202.7.22.rar

I installed version 2.7.22. I get the message "Unauthorized UI" I solved by copying the file "com.tw.service_a5a4.apk" from 2.6.96 to the "system / app".

Now it works and not show the message "Unauthorized UI". I was able to root it.

The menu is identical to 2.7.11, there's nothing new. My only problem is that when I try to do update the MCU, ask if I'm sure and ..... nothing.

For those interested, I attach the files in the "MCU".
[Android Head-Units] Kn0ck0ff:
So somebody just put me right if im wrong the MCU is whats required for you head unit to interact with you car , firmware updates are non model specific , but mcu updates are ??

So my ford focus mcu is 4.2.5-1-10-2101

Is there an mcu update avalable for this ?

Regards

Kn0ck0ff
[Android Head-Units] balaes:
Does anyone have the file "com.tw.service_a5a4.apk" from version 2.7.11?
[Android Head-Units] booba5185:
I was just about to ask this question, I need it now, lol.
[Android Head-Units] Blaylock1988:
Oh I was talking about the buttons directly on the unit. I haven't installed it into my car yet so I haven't set any steering wheel controls.
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
You can change the panel keys in the extra settings menu if you didn't already know.

I changed "eject" to "next" on press, and "previous" on long press which caused a few issues when I sold it as I forgot to change it back!
[Android Head-Units] Blaylock1988:
I did change them like I mentioned earlier, the problem is when programming the long-press actions only works with the custom actions that go in the RESERVED boxes.
[Android Head-Units] djblaze852002:
Where do you hear her voice? I installed it a while ago hoping that it would change the way Waze sounds. It didnt. Not even in google maps...
[Android Head-Units] Blaylock1988:
I set Google TTS to be the default voice and it works like normal with Google maps and also Google search. I have not tried voice nav in waze yet though.
[Android Head-Units] j2gifted:
I have a 2007 ford expedition with stock everything.. this radio sounds great... maybe a little better than stock...especially once u adjust eq.

FM radio is a but more static-y sometimes tho
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
MCU

can you use any MCU or do you have to go by the last numbers,eg. mine is 1-10-2101 so i only use MCU'S with this number at the end or does it not matter?
[Android Head-Units] storm83:
I updated to MCU 4.2.13-1-10-2101 tonight and tried the delay timer and it does work! Thank you very much! Also, I don't know if im just thinking it or the fact my EQ reset when I updated and it was wonkey before...But it sounds better now. I set it to what I had it before...so I don't know. Heh oh well, win win I guess :)
[Android Head-Units] guano30:
[MENTION=4836718]PsychoMcSatan[/MENTION]

I guess the Chinese stop supporting our Unit :(

No Chance to get a xx.7-10-2501 MCU.

Only hope will be if somebody is able to "hack" the Files to see whats inside and beeing able to change them.

If there is somebody able to change the Android Version, he or they are able to unpack and pack the Files.

How else there would be a fake Update?

Sad i dont speak any Russian Word........

So there is still hope?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Do you have any problems with sound on android app on this MCU? only radio seems to work for me.
[Android Head-Units] storm83:
I did when I first tried it... But then I went into settings and then sound and made sure the priority was set to third party and that solved my issue. I only use spotify and it worked great... However I've only tried it driving around about 30 minutes with this new MCU.. so hopefully it stays that way. I don't anticipate any issues though.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
I used 4.2.15 and noticed a problem with the eq resetting on the radio every time so went back to 4.2.13 and now got the sound problem again.
[Android Head-Units] storm83:
Have you backed out of the radio app by long pressing the on screen back button on the lower right corner? I know when I do that it instantly kills the radio sound for me.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
I will try that in the morning cheers for the info, im going to try MCU 4.3.1-10-2010 see if that fixes it if not.
[Android Head-Units] PsychoMcSatan:
I've emailed my eBay seller and now Tonghai Create more than a couple times, but both have gone silent. Seeing how many different versions of MCU files there are, it's odd that a particular one just stopped being compiled.

I doubt hacking the MCU files is plausible so I believe our only hope is that Tonghai Create, or whoever is responsible for software support for these units, decides to support our specific configuration again.

Can I ask who your seller was? Mine was originally named our_style but now goes by the name we_styles.
[Android Head-Units] balaes:
mcu

u can use only x.x.x-1-10-2101 mcu files
[Android Head-Units] booba5185:
Anyone happen to have this? I have the UI error and I'm hoping this'll fix it.
[Android Head-Units] Miwer:
I just received the 2.7.11 (4.2.2) update from my seller, and installed it. Of the three issues I reported to them, one has been fixed (Settings force close on screenshot capture), one issue is still not fixed (contact list sorting), and the third issue I need to test some more (radio AF/Traffic Announcements).

It's the exact same update as the one [MENTION=4836718]PsychoMcSatan[/MENTION] found in the russion forum back in post #3630 - I compared the files by MD5.

Initially no new issues to report, but I haven't had time to test much of it yet. I haven't upgraded the MCU - hmm... dare I do that ? I'm thinking I should... ;)
[Android Head-Units] rdlemaster:
MJS USB SC-C1 with the AN-21

I've considered buying one of the pure android 4.1 units for a while now, but one of the things that bugs me about it is that it does not have the ability to plug into a SiriusXM tuner.

I know I could connect it to the internet via wifi through my phone or go with a 3G connection, but with the data caps these days I'd really rather get it through a sattelite connection if possible.

I did find one possible solution. There is a device out there that will allow you to take a Sirius SC-C1 tuner and connect to it via USB (for control) and the audio goes through the Aux in of the device.

Here is the device I'm referring to (sorry, can't post links yet):

www(dot)mo-co-so(dot)com search for Sirius SC-C1 USB Interface

From what I've read, the USB is just an FTDI interface into the unit and there is supposedly sample code is available to interface with it.

I haven't done a lot of that kind of coding in Android, but I know there is a library that allows for direct control of an FTDI UART port so if there is also a way to read from the audio Aux in and send it to the current audio output, I'm thinking it should be possible.

Anyone have any experience with this device? If I could get that added to the AN-21, it would pretty much make for a perfect system for my needs.
[Android Head-Units] guano30:
I am German and mine is from Ebay Germany.

I also write an Email to the Seller but same as you no reply.....

Its frustrating :(

If you can give me the Email of the Manufactor i can also write them an Email. Maybe if more than one Customer do they wake up?

EDIT:

Found it with Google.

Is "allison" the right one?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Tried to update MCU to 4.3.1 but it asks if I want to update MCU but then nothing happens, do I need to root it again first?

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[Android Head-Units] ionutlup:
MCU Update

1.Install Superuser.

2.Settings-ExtraSettings(123456)-Car Model(option Toyota Camry,VW,Ford Mondeo etc)choose your face plate model-apply!!!

Goodluck.

See Wiki where is extrasetings option menu.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Oh right so you no longer need Root My AN-21 U?
[Android Head-Units] ionutlup:
Root

Exactly.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
UI unauthorized

Seen this mentioned a few times can anyone help us all out who has this problem by uploading the file needed please.

"com.tw.service_a5a4.apk"
[Android Head-Units] AlexP3:
Is this radio similar ?

I bought this radio 2 weeks ago, I tried to install an OBD app but how do I connect it with bluetooth?

This is how the radio looks

/watch?v=OA8IOnHJ3D0

thanks
[Android Head-Units] ionutlup:
UI error

I need too this apk from Android 4.2.2-2.7.11 system.Who have this version please make a copy of this app.

"com.tw.service_a5a4.apk"

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Hi mate

I have the same unit as you and atm i believe there is no way of OBD with bluetooth i know it will work with usb to ODB though.
[Android Head-Units] PsychoMcSatan:
Yeah, I've emailed allison@szcreat.com a few times now, but not one response. I think I read at one point that someone got a response via some sort of Chinese instant messaging app, but I can't find the details on that.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-2-Din-In-...Video_In_Dash_Units_w_GPS&hash=item2a3ae9b157

this one has a pop out tablet. Wonder how easy it would be to upgrade to 4.1
[Android Head-Units] balaes:
2.7.11 APPS

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fz7lb2pabnll3p2/Apps 4.1.1.2.7.11.rar
[Android Head-Units] booba5185:
Thank you VERY much, I'll be trying this fix in a few minutes!
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
Do not buy this unit. It looks appealing and is an innovative idea, but there are so many bugs with it. There was a recall so I had to return it, thank god. The unit is WinCE and the tablet is Android and here is no communication between the two. Bluetooh is on the WinCE side and there is no sync contacts. If the unit is on and your start your car it reboots. Wifi on the tablet is crap and constantly drops connection or disconnects. I can go on and on.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
THANK YOU

so glad you posted.

Trying to find the best 7 inch double din out there.
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
I also have been looking for a good Android unit for about a year. The AN-21U and all the units that have the same specs but different faceplates is probably your best bet. There are constantly updates flying around and the support here on this forum is excellent. Thanks everyone for all their support :highfive:

The other unit that I would consider is the Dashlinq 4. It's comparable to this unit. It has let internal memory, but a higher resolution screen. The only thing that was a tie breaking factor for me was that I couldn't find such a big thread for the Dashlinq like the AN-21U.
[Android Head-Units] AlexP3:
There was an option of 70USD with a special app and OBD reader but since I already own I didnt take the option.

There must be a way to do it?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Don't think so with BT
[Android Head-Units] booba5185:
Worked like a charm! Thanks very much!
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Didn't for me as I was told you don't need to root so no files in system/apps was showing in explorer so I tried to root but didn't go well. I then done a factory reset which caused a boot loop any way long story short all sorted and re rooted again and all seems good so far apart from the eq still resetting on radio even got viper working now as well shame it don't work for radio.
[Android Head-Units] djblaze852002:
For those with the alleged 4.2.2 firmware installed, try installing something like Muzei that requires 4.2 or above. I have wanted to install that app for a while and i cant since our unit is only on 4.1.2. If it is successful I would be soooo happy.

On another note, I have searched everywhere but do not see an answer for this. My MCU version ends in 0101. I have one of the first units (I got it almost immediately when this thread was made). From what I have gathered there is NO new MCU version?? Again my unit is the single left volume knob version that KID52 had. Do I date install a different MCU?
[Android Head-Units] mad212:
Im wondering the same thing about mcu. I have 0101 also.
[Android Head-Units] booba5185:
Root is required to update the system apps. Once you overwrite the one app everything works great, sorry to hear about your problems.
[Android Head-Units] balaes:
I see you have version 4.3 of mcu. how did you update? MCU update or change model?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
I figured I would need root but unfortunately i followed advice that you do not need root my AN 21 and this version was already rooted, all good now.

It was pointed out once updated to the 2.7.22 update you go in to extra settings (password, 123456) and choose your model but unfortunately mine wasn't listed so just had to keep trying different ones till it matched my MCU which in my case 1.10.2010 was the top one.
[Android Head-Units] chan.jmc:
How exactly do you do this? I've seen the menu for steering wheel buttons, but I don't know how to remap the panel keys to do different functions based on duration of key press?

Edit: I tried to search for it, but couldn't find anything..
[Android Head-Units] MFKinSINY:
MCU 0101

My unit is identical to the one pictured on the first page of this thread, and it originally had MCU 0101, f/w 4.1-2.6.62

I never saw an update for my MCU so I decided to be brave and went with one at the top of the list with the highest version number. Sorry I cannot remember which one (but I'm 99% sure it was 4.2.6.1-7-10-6501). I then (after seeing everything works ok, bluetooth, usb etc.) I went into model chooser because I wanted to see if my LEDS would change color, so I picked a random model that said "color" I never had a problem with knob inversions or anything else thats been mentioned here. Maybe I'm just lucky ;p

Good luck. Be brave. Flash at your own risk. There is help here if you need it. Some of these guys are really smart.
[Android Head-Units] Kn0ck0ff:
Text messaging app

Does anybody know of a sms messaging app that when connected via bluetooth to this head unit , will display sms on the head unit once received on the phone , this would be great as once im in the car the phone can be left in the glove box , with BT & wifi tethering on .

Regards Kn0ck0ff
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
I don't know a BT app for SMS but u have been using mysms when you get a SMS it appears on your tab or in our case the unit. You will need to tether though.
[Android Head-Units] Cavalier Condorelli:
Tablet Talk. Search on this forum. I use it via wifi cause I wasn't able to get it connected by bluetooth.

Inviato dal mio LG-D802 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] Blaylock1988:
I'll quote myself from a couple days ago. You can find this menu in the Extra Settings menu after you put in the password.
[Android Head-Units] MFKinSINY:
Blaylock.... what's your MCU? I'm gonna upgrade from 2.7.9 to 2.7.11 either tonight or tomorrow & then I'll try setting secondary actions for non-custom panel keys & report back. I forgot which MCU I'm currently using. All I know is I started with -0101 and there was never an upgrade for it so I randomly picked one. Then, after it "took" and no problems were apparent I decided to go into "model chooser" and I picked a model that had the "color" option. I wanted to see if my LED's would change color. Of course they didn't, but I never checked which MCU I am using. I will let you know.
[Android Head-Units] chan.jmc:
distortion on bluetooth streaming

Anybody else noticed any kind of distortion while streaming audio on bluetooth?

I noticed that when i was streaming google play music via bluetooth, I was getting a lot of hissing and distortion and its noticable because when I play the same stuff via the app on the unit through tethered wifi, I have significantly better audio quality.

Also, I've been having problems with playing songs on the Google Play Music app, even for songs that I have preloaded onto the unit, I cannot seem to get it to play through consecutive songs. I vaguely remember reading someone commenting on this, but haven't been able to find the post again. But once the initial song has played through, the unit goes silent, and when i check the app, the song is "playing" but no sound, until I pause/stop/manually rewind back to the start and what I think is a rebuffering process completes before audio starts coming through again. Is this an audio priority issue, or something to do with the app itself?
[Android Head-Units] Merc1032:
Trim/install kit.

Has anyone found a brand of install kit/trim that does NOT require trimming?

I bought the Metra kit for my 08 F150 and the kit needed to be trimmed. It seems that the radio is actually a bit bigger then the 2DIN spec.

Anyone know one that fits the Chineese 2DIN spec? lol
[Android Head-Units] Blaylock1988:
Try Enfig, they make the best car install stuff IMO.

http://enfigcarstereo.com/ford_radio_installation.html

---------- Post added at 03:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:11 PM ----------

Your F150 stuff:

http://enfigcarstereo.com/RADIO_FORD_F150_07.html
[Android Head-Units] Merc1032:
I dont really think that the quality of my install kit is the problem..the problem is this headunit is bigger then what fits in the double din opening...

I do appreciate the link..but the Metra 95-5812 2DIN kit thats on the link you provided IS the one I have. The head unit would not fit untill I made the opening larger. It works, but my cut is less then stellar on one end. I plan to buy another one and try again, but if there was a company that was known to fit, I would try that first.

Do you have this head unit? If so, what brand installation kit did you use?

Anyone else run into this problem..on any make or model?

Thanks in advance!
[Android Head-Units] djblaze852002:
I finally gave up on Google Play music... I kept having the same issues. One solution I found was to use the Music2SD Exposed module to locally "pin"/save the music to the external SD card. This seemed to help with continuous playback but it wasnt 100%. I started experiencing crashes and other issues. I have since then decided to switch over to spotify. Now that spotify supports audio ducking (reducing the music volume for things like GPS directions) I LOVE it! However The newest update has made the interface a little difficult to use. I have a backed up copy of the old version I am currently using. Sorry this is not much of an answer, but I really tried everything I could to get google music to work well and eventually gave up in favor of spotify which seems to work flawlessly.
[Android Head-Units] Blaylock1988:
Oops I didn't realize (read) they just just have Metra brand stuff for Fords. Enfig makes their own parts for VWs. I don't have the universal double din version, mine is a Volkswagen specific faceplate that fits in the factory location without any adapters (and fits quite well too).
[Android Head-Units] fcortes626:
I finally updated to the latest version and also updated my MCU. i tried hte one [MENTION=5816854]MFKinSINY[/MENTION] had said but then my volume knob wouldnt work only if i pressed it it would mute it. so i tried the one ending in 201 and that one seems to work. havent tried bluetooth yet but all the buttons were working. I like the new radio app and eq app btw