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[Android Head-Units] sciallo:
Pandora stops playing

I rooted the unit and started installing apps and customizing. I'v installed a bunch of stuff, including ADW launcher, poweramp, tablet talk and and a few more. At the end of the process I might have some conflict. Pandora will not play a song without pausing by itself, just as if I pushed the pause button. I can always unpause it by opening pandora or from the widget if there, but it will pause again. doesn't seem to unpause by itself. has anyone had this problem? Googling returns some other similar complaints with pandora, but nothing exactly like this. Most seem related to connection or ram, I don't have a problem with either.

I will try uninstalling all apps and reinstalling one at a time to see what causes it, maybe even reset to default and start over but I figure I'd ask to see if anyone has had this problem already/
[Android Head-Units] macca017:
Smart Launcher

I have installed Smart Launcher 3 and it's great for a head unit.

When I start the car, my head unit opens to the radio screen.

Is there any way to get the smart launcher screen to open and not the radio screen?

I want the radio to be on, but not the screen. :) :confused:
[Android Head-Units] BaggedMK6:
does anyone have problems with their bluetooth? mine connect fine when i first got it. now it doesn't work at all... also, whats the most recent update for the unit?
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
You can create a Tasker/Llama/Trigger/IFTT profile that opens the launcher on boot. I think it would work.
[Android Head-Units] perieanuo:
automateit fan :)

Automateit works for me,Llama didn't worked.for a beginner,I strongly recomend Automateit,it's free and stable.LLama is hard to set-up and after 10 mins of headache nothing works.
[Android Head-Units] Zodiac69:
S/PDIF

Hi All

I see that the ARM Cortex A9 MST786 has an S/PDIF out, is it as simple to enabling the output to get S/PDIF out, or is it more complicated?

I understand that from the MST786, you must still add the hardware interface.

I was send a unit that does not have S/PDIF out, my car needs S/PDIF - KIA Sorento, they send me an external S/PDIF interface, but i can not use the fader as the external module rely on the two RCA's, but they are only Front left and right.

I am also looking at getting a USB to S/PDIF - C-Media CM6206 - and see if this will work, but if it can be done internally, that will be better.
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
DAB(+) Reception test & preliminary Result

It does ? Can you point me to the location where you got that info ? Can't use it myself, but I'd like to have a look at it : I still have my dead mainboard here, so if I know what I'm looking for I can inspect the situation of this on our mainboards.

Anyhow :

During the last couple of days, I've tried and tested a USB DAB+ receiver stick with the "Wavesink" app found on Play. After some testing and communication with the programmer, he's made a version now (starting 24/05/2015) which works pretty well with the AN21-U : FM, DAB and DAB+ reception in good quality is now possible on the AN21-U !!

The APK still needs some tender loving care to make it ready for "prime time" in a car, but compared to the other solutions I've tried, the program clearly is in the lead for becoming the first cheap, easy and good way of enabling DAB(+) reception on android units like ours.

Also : the FM part of the software does decode RDS Radiotext (the DAB part should do that too, but in the current version this seems to fail on Belgium DAB transmissions ?), and since the music info of this passes over the Android OS, stuff like Viper4Android, unlike with the normal internal Radio Tuner, DOES have control over the sound output of the Radio-part just as it would with say Pandora or Tune-In. Only this time, you don't need a data connection to do this.

It also MAY be a solution for people who've got some issue with the internal FM tuner of the AN21-U even if you do not need/want/have use for DAB reception. These DAB+/FM/DVBT tuners can be found on the net starting at 10USD so it's not really something you should feel bad about when it would fail for what reason ever.

I've offered my free assistance to the developer of this apk in the persuit to make this software a 100% functional as a solution for the problems that are coming towards us in light of the FM -> DAB+ migration which already has started here in Europe or people who want an alternative FM-Tuner.

Hopefully, this will result in a solution which many can benifit from.

I'll keep you guys posted.
[Android Head-Units] Zodiac69:
See attached pdf

Here is a link - http://download.csdn.net/detail/wamhssf/6847261 - i think this is the correct one
[Android Head-Units] Haligan:
Does the unit have to be rooted to update the firmware? Does updating the firmware cause any problems like lose of GPS?
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
No, you don't have to be root. Just extract the firmware on the root of the device memory (/sdcard1 usually) and go to Settings/Admin/System Update. Then the unit will reboot and update (It will take some minutes). You won't lose anything.

Actually I just update mine from 2.9.3 to 2.9.5 in order to fix some GPS issues I was facing. By the way, it says it's Android 4.4.4 but I don't think so...
[Android Head-Units] Gr00ven:
panelkeys

Hi all,

Ive got the 7 inch version with 3 panel keys on the left and ive got some problems with my panelkeys.

They sometime stop working temporarily and during this time they sometime buffer the commands that didnt get though and execute them in a stream. Im on 2.88 permroot with its corresponding mcu version, but this has happened ever since i got the unit. The only way to get the keys back is to remap them in extra settings, were they always function as intended even if they are dead in android. Do any of you have a slightest clue of what is going on.?

To me it seems like it has to be related to that the mcu gets a buffer overflow or something and as soon as i start the panelkey mapping, the mcu memory gets flushed. Just a theory :)

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
This sounds amazing! I was also looking for some good DAB+ addition to the AN-21 U. Could you give a little bit more info for the start? I would be interested in: Which USB DAB+ stick did you use? Did Wavesink worked also initially with the radio? What exactly is the modification to Wavesink for our head units to work?
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
Many thanks for the comprehensive information! So I think I will join you in the evaluation of Wavesink with AN-21U using the German DAB+ stations :)

Traffic Info support would be essential - did you check with the developer whether this is on his roadmap for future development?
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
I already checked that [MENTION=4736782]kaween[/MENTION] and it's 4.2.2
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
No idea and didn't ask as yet.

He's a fellow country-man of yours by the way. If he gets more pushed towards developping car-friendly features by the mails he receives, he might be inclined to re-asses the importance of certain features, so ... mail him :D

I've found him to be friendly and to the point, but I also have the feeling it's a project that has grown a bit above the original scope he intended it for.
[Android Head-Units] IRatchett:
Ok guys its been awhile since ive been on here. Tryin to see you you think i should update my radio from 2.7.9 to 2.7.29

or is there something better out there. I have the first one with the knob on the left.

Android 4.1.1

MCU - 4.2.5-1-10-2101

2.7.9
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
2.9.5 is he lastest one. https://yadi.sk/d/286TKo4ndmQSH
[Android Head-Units] Shadow128:
What are the changed from 2.8.8 -> 2.9.5 firmware?

Is there a changelog?
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
Translation from russian forum

Description of the changes made on the basis of words users. Some options dependent MCU, may vary

2.9.5 (unknown) - a new Launer, the new MCU, redesigned line parking, minor changes

2.9.4 (Kaier) - modified the correct translation into Russian of many sections have been added, click Advanced Settings, reorder operation icons in the status bar is updated to version 4.3.12 MCU, adds support for new models in the list of MCU, adds Broadcast ringtone from the phone when an incoming call is connected via Bluetooth.

2.9.3 (RedPower) - not quite official firmware from RedPower, improved stability BlueTooth

2.9.3 (Anstar) - added synchronize contacts, added the "Menu" button in the status bar

2.9.2 (RedPower) - added dynamic line parking ( not for all cars ), theoretically fixed sleep-mode

2.8.8 (Kaier) - minor changes. Added option to power antenna

2.8.7 (Kaier) - information "About device" added screen resolution. The config info, you can disable the application Recorder. You can enable and disable parking camera line SX additional settings. Sleep Mode works correctly (mcu need to upgrade to 4.3.10)

2.8.6 - Changed interface
[Android Head-Units] BaggedMK6:
Bluetooth :/

I have this unit for my 2012 vw golf, the bluetooth worked fine when i first started using it, but now, it won't connect to my device. the app itself docent save any of the info. it won't search for previous pairs and its completely unresponsive if there is a fix for this PLEASE let me know.. I'm running 2.9.5...
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
Hm. Unless your BT board had gone belly-up, it sounds like your mcu is trying to talk to the wrong type of BT board.

Go to Settings -> General -> Extra Settings (123456) and select "config info". Look at the BC6 entry. If it is checked, uncheck it and Vice Versa. Reboot the unit and look if the BT works after you alternated the BC6 check box compared to the situation like you found it.
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
That's so cool! I just ordered the DAB+ stick but here already comes the next great project from you, kaween! ;) Thanx for this!
[Android Head-Units] Haligan:
I have also downloaded the app and became a tester. I have had no luck getting it to run. Ask on Google+ but no response. Have you had any luck?
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
It needs Android 4.3+. We have 4.1 or 4.2.
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
Almost 100% correct. Automate needs API 17 (that came with a TRUE 4.2)

The AN21's all run API level 16, with no prospect of upgrading in the future. (... again this adds to my anger towards the so-called Android 4.2, 4.3 4.4 releases on the AN21 : there is no such thing as there's no other kernel than API 16 builds for the MST 786 platform). So dear mfg's, stop pretending and showing impossible Android versions for the AN21. We're not idiots. :mad:

The only way to get this to work is try to contact the maker and ask if it's anyway possible to compile it for API 16. Depending on what kind of features he uses, that may turn out to be very easy or nearly impossible.
[Android Head-Units] tobycth3:
Phone book won't download

Hey Everyone,

I recently received a Chinese version from Amazon. I've already installed and rooted 2.8.8 with no major issues. I am however running into a problem with the bluetooth app where it won't download my contacts at all. I'll click the download button and shortly after it will drop the bluetooth connection and lock up. The only way to have the bluetooth app respond is to reboot the headunit. I read somewhere on the forum that the app creates a CSV file for the contacts and I was wondering if someone could upload a scrubbed version of theirs so I can manually populate and hopefully import. I'm open to other suggestions as well.

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] MoonPie2000:
Mxtron os 2.0

Just curious MXTRON says that they have developed a OS for the MST based on 4.2.2. Has anyone heard of these vendor and if it is true could it be ported over to the AN21?
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
Possible but unlikely. Producing a stable kernel for a cpu platform without official support of the mfg'er of the cpu platform itself .... haven't seen that happen all that much and there's good reason for that.

Certainly not on the level of a sellable, commercial product.

Same thing can be seen on the RK platform : the RK3188 should be able to run a Lollipop, but RK pushes the RK3288 as Lollipop-platform. The RK-family members are closely related, yet with the exception from one early reported succesful attempt to make it hapen, I haven't heard anything about that either.

Porting it to the AN21 without full documentation of the rest of the hardware and how it should be controlled .... I'm not saying "... when pigs will fly" but I'd wouldn't start watching the skies to eagerly ... ;)
[Android Head-Units] IRatchett:
wow didnt even see that one thanks, guess ill figure how to update and root it again lol
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
Well, AutoMate developer told me he will spend time trying to compile a version for 4.1 users :D
[Android Head-Units] Shadow128:
Hi there,

yesterday I read the last posts here and saw the information about DAB+ with a USB Stick.

That sounds great!!!

I think, this should be the right one -> LINK

Has someone tested in Germany, if that works. Especially for "Radio Bob" ;)

Can I use the car's antenna on that stick or do I need the antenna from that stick? And what about the signal quality, if it lays in the glove compartment (?? Handschuhfach ;) )

And another thing:

I want to change my system to take the hibernation time of 10 minutes. In this case Llama (or maybe Tasker) should recognize that state of the car.

In a post below I saw that it is possible with disconnecting WLAN connection. But I don't want to use my smartphone as a hotspot.

So my idea is, to take a active usb hub on that car radio which is supplied by the ignation signal. So the WLAN dongle (and maybe the dab+ dongle) are disconnected.

It is possible, that Llama (or Tasker) can recognize this and I can trigger to it?
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
Unfortunately, my first attempt with the new DAB+ USB stick was a little bit disappointing. :crying:

I purchased one of those 10 USD sticks - which worked fine with the AN-21 U (connected without any problem, recognized by the USB driver and the Wavesink app). So I happily started the channel search and found - nothing. :confused:

Looks like I live in an area in Germany which is nice from the countryside point of view but where the DAB+ signal is too low. On my way to work (next big city) the situation improved to some extent. In the city center I finally got all 30-something DAB+ stations from the search.

So, I hope to improve the situation with some good DAB+ antenna and/or signal amplifier. Any recommendation would be welcome.

[MENTION=4736782]kaween[/MENTION]: My Wavesink screen looks much different from yours. So far I only installed the trial version - did you got this other screen after paying for the app?
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
Hi.

If you only used the "antenna" that comes with such a DAB stick, bad reception is pre-destined. Find an active DAB(+) antenna (with amplifier). It makes a world of difference : without it, I only receive 4 DAB sources. With it, it goes to 21 ... while sitting in my basement. Same's true for DVB-T(2) reception by the way if you'd ever come to that point.

I've not yet bought an antenna for my car, as I'll probably go for a DAB splitter instead :

this hooks up to your normal car antenna, and splits to your normal car antenna and to a DAB tuner.

However be sure that whatever you pick, it should support "L" band : in Belgium this band is not in use but in Germany it is; There are splitters/amplifiers out that which do not receive L-Band, so be careful when going for such a splitter.

The "Car Interface" you see on the picture is indeed only available in the payed version. In the free version, you only get the small text/characterbased interface with the Signal-Scope on the right.

Hope you find this info useful.

PS : also know that DAB+ rollout is not completed but _in progress_. For the time being "das signal in der Pampa wie die Deutschen so Schön Sagen - oh yes I speak German" signal coverage is approx 60~70% in Germany if I remember correctly. In France it's about 100%. In the Netherlands, 100% is being achieved end 2015 (I believe). In Belgium ..... 25%. Belgium again makes good on its status as Europe's technical backwater. There should be a sign at the border saying "innovation stops HERE" when coming to Belgium. :(
[Android Head-Units] Shadow128:
But it is not possible to use the Stick for UKW AND for DAB signal?

Or can this stick only handle DAB signals?
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
The stick (and the Wavesink app) can handle both: FM and DAB+. With the poor out-of-the-box antenna I got >30 DAB and >10 FM stations.
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
Indeed. The sticks work in "multi mode" if you will : when you let Wavesink search for stations, you can choose to "only" choose FM, or "only" DAB/+, or simply everything.

When in use, Wavesink will treat FM stations and DAB(+) stations as the same thing : the signal indicator will show you if you're listening to an FM or a DAB(+) radio station as if they're just on the same technology/band.

The only thing you can't use is the DVB-T TV part of the stick : to do that, a device drive would need to be written to make the DVB-T part of the stick usable for android, and a DVB-T capable tuner app must be provided.
[Android Head-Units] tudorsss:
MCU update

Hey guys,

Where can I get that TV usb stick? Do I need an app for that? Are all of the TB usb sticks supported?

I also come to you with another question, an colleague from this forum suggested that I could update my MCU to 4.3.9-1-10-210101. What my MCU version shows me in the About section is the same, but without the last 01, so it's 4.3.9-1-10-2101. Are they the same? What does the other 01 mean?

In here, an21u.coldzone, if I type in both variants, I get the same results, but only because the last 01 is stripped.

I would want this in hoping that the switch to the rear camera doesn't freeze the system right after I start the engine (if I go in reverse right after that, the system sometimes freezes and I have to turn it ON again).

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] kaween:
Euh. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2528349&page=705 :)

I've posted everything you need there, including what you need and the links where I got the stuff from.

The tuner software is a free apk (PadTv) which you can download from Google Play and is a sort of semi-generic software that works with several tuner brands and models.

Nope, those mcu's are not identical. The 2101 does not support BC6 BT boards. The 210101 does support BC6.

I THINK you could flash that version and enter the general -> extra settings -> config info and uncheck the BC6 option; at least, it should work that way, but I can't vouch for it.

The kind of behavior you're stating there (the reverse cam freeze) MAY be solved by an mcu upgrade, as this functionality is indeed mcu-controlled and not under control of the android OS.
[Android Head-Units] adsawin:
root

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I have the same problem. Have you tried Kingo Root?

greets
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
Baidu Root works, but newer versions! I'm using this one: http://spaces.ru/files/?r=main/view...=1711026&name=id72910621&sid=1436863944518989
[Android Head-Units] darkromance:
Hi guyz

I have some problem of calibration with my device, so I decided to replace the files in the directory dev / input

could someone give me a copy of those files version 1024x600

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] djblaze852002:
2.9.5 Perm-Root on 7" model with BC6 Bluetooth

I was finally able to get everything to work! Thanks to all those that helped! Below is what I did:

What you will need:

Baidu Root (I used version 2.4.6)

SuperUser

Terminal Emulator

File Explorer with root capabilities

First I obtained temp-root by running Baidu Root. Then I opened ES File Explorer and went to the settings and put it in root mode. I then navigated to the system/bin folder and renamed the gocsdk file to gocsdk.bin. Then I created a new file and added the following text then saved it:

#! /system/bin/sh

/system/bin/su --daemon &

/system/bin/gocsdk.bin "${@}"

Then I opened terminal and typed in:

su

chmod 755 /system/bin/gocsdk

Then I opened clockwork's SuperUser and installed the new binary. Then I rebooted the unit and verified I still had root and then deleted Baidu Root and rebooted again to ensure I had root. So far it has been working great!

I am 99% sure this is what I did. I hope I didn't miss anything. Hope this helps some of you experiencing issues rooting the newer versions of the firmware. I am back in love with this unit!

Reasons I root:

Viper4Android Equalizer - The unit sounds so much better now!

Xposed Framework

-MinMinGuard (adblocking)

-App Settings (Changing DPI of many apps to make them more user friendly while driving)

---Change Waze DPI to 200 for larger/easier to use buttons

---Change Spotify DPI to 200, font scale to 130 and resolution to 1000x1600 for larger/easier to use controls

---Change Nova Launcher DPI to 250 for large icons

I also want to figure out how to change the ringtone on the unit because it is so loud and annoying... I will be looking into this tonight. Any insight would be great.
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
What? Xposed is working? I tried once and it didn't this is great news!
[Android Head-Units] savaj4:
help me!!!!!

Hi:

I need to know what the MCU on my device; I have proven many and I do not work properly.

Detail those of the actual device

Car model: VW

Display: 8 "800x480

Features: RDS, 2din

Tuner chip: TEF662X

Audio chip: TDA7719

I have read most of the forum and have not found possible solution, if one has the same device happens to me the MCU file please.

Turn on one of the times proving install MCU software that turned me off the screen now does not work completely and this uncalibrated, is there any way to recalibrate?

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] Haligan:
I am trying to change the launcher. I have installed Launcher Pro. Pressed home button, select the launcher, selected always. Work with the radio, DVD, and GPS. Goes back to the launcher I picked. Cut the car off. Restart. And it ask me what launcher I want to use. It keeps, the time and radio stations, so I would think it is wired correctly. Any suggestions?
[Android Head-Units] djblaze852002:
I think I also had this issue with that launcher... I would suggest trying a different one. I am using Nova Launcher, but I am rooted and have changed the DPI so the icons are nice and big. Before that I was using card dashdroid and I really liked it. It has a nice simple interface with large icons that are easy to press. Also you can download an icon pack to have higher resolution icons.
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
In settings/screen there's also a launcher selector. Maybe you have to select it there too.
[Android Head-Units] Haligan:
Interesting, I don't have that setting. I have display setting, but nothing to set default launcher
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
What system version are you running? I realize this is a new feature. Maybe from 2.9.x.
[Android Head-Units] Haligan:
Ah, I guess I need to upgrade. 2.8.8. Can I upgrade? Looked awhile back and did not see anything

https://goo.gl/photos/pdMLwphBS5wsXBc57
[Android Head-Units] Djripper66:
Hello just wondering if someone can link me the latest version of firmware please. Thank you.

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Also that latest rooting app for the latest firmware please.
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
All versions: https://yadi.sk/d/286TKo4ndmQSH

Baidu root 2.8.1: http://4pda.ru/forum/dl/post/6153782/onekeyroot_v2.8.1.apk (all of them are here http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=558239).

By the way, yesterday I installed Big Launcher with Min Icon Pack and it's pretty good.

Pretty serious but big icons:
[Android Head-Units] Djripper66:
What does the ked and the other stuff mean at the end of the files and does that mean the latest version for the one thats pictured at the first page of the thread is 2.9.3 or 2.9.5?