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[Android Head-Units] pedrazamarcos:
Mi friend,you have almost the same model I do,mine is TH8689GNC .I also purchased from "Deamworld' is android 4.2.

Just download and install Red Mod 0.1.98 from above link,

There are 2 files one is 7,963 kb and the other is 14,253 kb

format sd card fat 32, copy 2 files and update system,it will take like 2 minutes (don't update MCU)

I forgot to mention do it at your own risk, I am not responsible for any damages to your unit
[Android Head-Units] Michael_childers:
What are the advantages of this over stock and can I get a backup of stock firmware.
[Android Head-Units] pedrazamarcos:
You can get rid of those 4 huge nasty icons on your home screen and place the normal small icons

It has automatic brightness based on GPS time (5 times better than using Illumination cable to adjust brightness)

some apps from Gplay store will be compatible and you won't get that "your device isn't compatible'

custom boot logos and boot animations

Can You please post pictures of your unit?
[Android Head-Units] BiliTheAxe:
It's not an AN-21, I know that, but the same company is making the unit that I have. The OS uses the same passwords to access features, so I thought that I would have a little better luck getting the answers to my above questions here. it is 4.4.2 Android, but I am hoping the folder layout internally will be the same so that I can locate the vehicle boot logo files so that I can add Dodge to the menu.
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
Car Launcher Pro
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
Hi, I have a little problem here. I did a factory reset (Settings/Reset Factory) and now the Settings button on the status bar doesn't work. I reflashed MCU but it doesn't work yet. Any idea? It happens in RedMod and original 2.9.5 firm...
[Android Head-Units] Michael_childers:
Forum won't allow me to post pics

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[Android Head-Units] pedrazamarcos:
Michael_childers

Those 4 huge "nasty" icons are the main reason why I switched to Red Mod.I wanted to put multiple icons in my home page.

I posted a picture of my home screen with Red Mod,the wallpaper and time widget are optional but free.
[Android Head-Units] Michael_childers:
Mine stays primarily on GPS, never on that screen , though if I want to select another app then I go through that and swipe one screen over for some common ones. But since my job is running service calls with this vehicle ? it stays in GPS 90%. Bluetooth and rearview camera ? are frequently used.
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
How can i change boot animation on red mod? It seems it is not rooted.
[Android Head-Units] pedrazamarcos:
To: macca017 :

Can You please try contact Mobi97 (i tried but i can't do it in Russian) and ask him how to make a usb camera work with this factory "Record" program?

The Zhoon units "DVR" feature works but mine is not Zhoon. I have tried many cameras (usb and AV)but no luck.

I have a mini0803 working with "AUX" but I want to use the factory "Record" program.

Can You please ask him or if anybody in this forum knows what camera or how to make this "Record" app to work please help.I repeat,my unit is NOT Zhoon,Thank You
[Android Head-Units] Quincydog:
Hi,

I had a similar problem. It seems that the firmware on the DVD gets over written or corrupted sometimes. I have 2 units that have DVD failures due to firmware updates....Results = DVD UNKNOWN. I have yet to find a solution. Perhaps we could have a member dump the DVD firmware for us to try to recover the lost DVD functionality.

I guess you could have been lucky and just need to change yor prevoius MCU if it was updated (to a non DVD type). Do you still have the same MCU as before updating to 2.8.8?

Good Luck!
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
What is the video in rca cable? I can not make Aux video to work. I have a cable named F-some_chinese_word but is not working. Can someone track the video in cable and tell me the pins on the back of the unit?
[Android Head-Units] Quincydog:
Hi pedrazamarcos,

I too am having trouble with the "Recorder" app. It force closes when i try to open it.

I was in contact with various sellers on Ebay and AliExperess. They indicate that the DVR camera is not the same as a PC usb camera (probably not allowed or supported by OS just as only certain WIFI dongles work).

They assured me that there versions would work. A listing from Ebay described as " USB-DVR-Camera-For-Android-4-2-4-4-Car-DVD-Player-Stereo-Radio " is clamed to work as well as eBay item number: 161732499876. AliExpress http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/The-USB-DVR-Camera-for-Android-4-2-DVD-Player-or-Android-4-4-2-Car/1552513_32249592304.html

I have yet to order one of these but may do so soon.

My Hu is the 2 knob type 6.2" display. It does not however seem to have the wire labeled DVR. I hope it is not required!

Hope this helps.

Ps. if you do manage to make a standard USB PC camera work with Recorder app please let us know how to accomplish the same!
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
Hi! there are 2 fullformat firmwares in the yandex disk . Which one do I have to use?
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
Note that full format will break your dvd.
[Android Head-Units] perieanuo:
Full format

So I suggest we take out the Dvd unit when we flash the unit,It may be tricky meaning 15 min work to disassemble but we manage to save the dvd.anyone willing to test and confirm?

By the way with redmod 0.16 I get unsuported Mcu when I try to change car settings,anyone succeded to update succesfully the mcu part to resolve this?I'm not brave enough to update to newer redmod hoping it has no such issue or to blindly update the mcu.
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
What? F...ck! My system is somehow unstable. Not very, but a little. For instance, if I open Igo, sometimes the screen goes black, and if Igo works, I change the app (go to radio or music) and go back to Igo, screen is black again and I cannot do anything. Also I did a "Factory reset" but I don't know where, but when I install some apps that I had, it says they will be overwritten (but they aren't installed this time yet), it's like they are still installed but they are not (they were installed before the Factory Reset), is that why I want to try fullformat, to erase those old files and start clean.

[MENTION=903272]perieanuo[/MENTION], that MCU thing happens to me also. I flashed 2.9.5, updated MCU, but still happens the same. It's no big deal, I actually don't know what settings are under that option.
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
Did you tried to install a stock firmware, do a factory reset and see if that will fix the problem? Try an older firmware. Install, use it for some minutes, try to install some apps from PlayStore, then factory reset. If factory reset OK, then again use it for some minutes, test if you can install apps, test MCU settings. Then factory reset. Then let's say you want to install red mod 1.x. Find out what is the stock firmware that red mod is based on, install it then install red mod. From what i saw redmod will not erease /data only replace /system.
[Android Head-Units] wanxu:
Ok, thanks! I tried something. Before, i did a factory reset from RedMod, then flashed 2.9.5, then flashed again RedMod but it didn't wiped everything. Today I flashed 2.9.5, I did there the Factory Reset and now it seems it has done something. I will install everything today but I think it's good to go!
[Android Head-Units] logicMASS:
Is anyone having trouble setting up their google account on the new RED MOD? If so does anyone know a fix? I had no issues with the last Red MOD.

TIA
[Android Head-Units] jeffey:
Hi Quincy Dog

Currently I brush 2.9.5, mcu has become 4.3.10.1.60.210101, but can not find dvd firmware, do not know you have no firmware can try ~

ps: My English is not good, in some places with google translation, please forgive me
[Android Head-Units] Michael_childers:
If flashing redmod from 2.9.5 does it Update or mess with dvd or much?
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
So now all good? Have you fixed all problems? (Sound, mcu message and factory reset)?
[Android Head-Units] pedrazamarcos:
I have updated to Red Mod 0.1.98,and I Love it.I don't have any Bluetooth,DVD,sound or any problem.The only bug is that "when I choose preset station on radio the icon does not turn red"(I can live with that)
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
On my unit i do not have that problem.
[Android Head-Units] Quincydog:
Hi jeffey,

I do not have a copy of the DVD firmware. I think that my DVD drives firmware is dammaged/corrupted.

I think that the firmware probably can be copied from the drive, but I have not yet explored that possibility.
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
Red Mod 0.1.98 - Quo vadis?

It's great to see that so many here [MENTION=276177]xda-developers[/MENTION] are using the Red Mod firmware for the AN21U unit. To my mind, it's definitely the best firmware for this device with a lot of future potential. I confess: I love Red Mod. :D

Unfortunately, 0.1.98 could be the last version of this amazing firmware. Some of you might have read it [MENTION=1125026]4pda[/MENTION], some might not know it yet: The developer's head unit is broken. A first attempt to repair the issue (permanent artifacts on the screen) failed this week, and of course it is expensive to get it fixed or even to replace the HU. At this point in time Red Mod seems to have come to an end. :(

Therefore I think it's time to give some more support to developer. Of course it's honorable and great to praise his work and all his efforts to provide the best AN21U firmware ever. But this time it will only help if as many of the "Friends of Red Mod" as possible make a small donation to the developer. You all know that Red Mod is worth it and that the guy deserves it. And it will hopefully help to get his head unit back to work.

You find the developer's contact/donate information (well hidden) on the Settings, About, Greetings to... screen. Or you could directly paypal to the developer's account at karogs@ya.ru

Sorry about that many (off topic) words but I think it would be a shame if this great project would have come to an end.
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
Cand someone help with some answers?

1) bluetooth is ok, phone and music. But the music volume is too low (does someone knows how to increase bluetooth music volume gain). What will happen if I will activate BC6 from config and reboot. Is there a way to check if I have bc6 without opening the unit?

2) When I press mode button unit is switches between Radio, Navi, Music. Is there any way to exclude Navi? I want to switch only between Radio and Music!

3) Is there any way to set Radio app to auto start when the unit is powering on (before android starts) even if the last app playing was Music? (Note: I do not want to start Radio when android is fully booted). Something like: on each shutdown switch to radio, that way on next power on Radio starts playing when Android is booting.

[MENTION=6669079]hellSunshine[/MENTION] +1.
[Android Head-Units] perieanuo:
Just install automateit and you setup a boot profile and start whatever you want,I did this to start at boot Poweramp,and Waza if I have hotspot connection.it's free by the way
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
But what I want is not to wait for android to boot. And there is no problem if I have to pay for apps. Every developer that does a good job should be supported!
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
This is something you should address to the Red Mod developer. I remember some discussions about making the Mode button function customizable. It would be great to have this.

And this is exactly what I'm also looking for. I tried with Llama to automate it but it didn't work as expected :crying:
[Android Head-Units] perieanuo:
Proposal for android 4.4

I wanted in fact from a couple of days to propose a challenge to the android developers to help us with update to android 4.4 for example for this 'machine' of course with our financial support.I can't do it by myself,so I propose to gather our wallets and make an offer.Me for example I'm ready to offer about 10 euros for something like this.And if we gather enough like me we can have the update,what do you think?

I don't want to interfere with anybody who want to apreciate Mr. Karogs for a good work,but I really believe the device can do better...

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I really don't see your point.what's the difference If the android is up or not?

Best Regards,ovidiu
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
If you select Radio, and power off then unit, when you power on again, Radio will start to play ever if the Android os is not completely booted. This is because the radio tuner is handled by MCU not by Android (the Music app is 100% Android).
[Android Head-Units] perieanuo:
I agree but automateit override this.If you just close the radio no worry,if not just add another profile in automateit to close the radio app with a smart condition,think of something like a time condition or bluetooth disconnect or some wifi condition,you must find some kind of trick that happens before you turn off the car which can trigger the condition that decide automateit to shutdown radio app.
[Android Head-Units] foggydew88:
Search for the word "Topway" in this tread, you will get the solution
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
I got this. It has no info about bc6 or bc5.
[Android Head-Units] dragoescu:
where can I get firmware 2.9.5?
[Android Head-Units] Need4Camaro:
A few additional questions.

Can these units support more than a 32 GB Micro SD card? 64 GB? 128 GB?

Also, when I am not using my radio, my GPS navigation audio is so low its almost impossible to hear. How can I fix this?
[Android Head-Units] Cebulon48:
Same thing here, I reported that also for previous versions. ;)
[Android Head-Units] djblaze852002:
The disk app does not enable audio for me... It will open and close if there is no disc, but it does not "enable" audio playback through Play Music, Pandora or Spotify. I still have to open either the "Music" app or "Video" app
[Android Head-Units] omarko:
thanks ... I would love to know where this option is ! :confused:
[Android Head-Units] sorin129:
Ok i did get it to program the buttons however they do not respond the way it should. The volume goes up by itself. I have just the Key 1 to wire B31. I did not grounded the Key 2 wire. and its registering some buttons but not all the time and when it does the buttons press by themselves without me pressing them. I made a video. Do you think if I ground the Key 2 wire will make a difference? Or do you think if I cut that B31 wire will make a difference?(that wire does not need to go to the bus anymore right? It can go straight to Key 1) I feel like I'm close but it still does not work. What do you think would make the volume and the other buttons to press by themselves?

Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_kK1GxQRZQ

Also when i try to program the buttons most of the time they all act like the same button. Anybody else have anybidea how to make my swc right and not go haywire the way they do now?

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Sorry Im not near my car so dont know exatly where that option is (if it is). Did you try extra settings? Pasword is 123456 for extra settings.

I have problems too with setting up my swc :(
[Android Head-Units] omarko:
unfortunately nothing in there that I can see that has anything to do with the unit going to sleep mode :( :( :(
[Android Head-Units] superman79:
i have this radio but app is gone

I have this version, but the app for the color change of the lights went away, I installed the one posted her on page 75 I think but it is not working any suggestions on how to get the function back. The light colors changed before the app disappeared. It might have something to do with the two model options
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
Okay, but how did you manage to program it? I thought you were not able to program the SWC with just the Key 1 wire connected.

It might.

It could but unless you can get a wiring schematic that shows exactly what that wire is connected to, I cannot recommend cutting it. As it can can affect other things that is part of your steering wheel; like the horn, cruise control, airbag deployment etc. Anything on the steering wheel part that rotates can be affected. So, I cannot confidently say it does not need to be connected unless you can find proof otherwise.

I would suspect the same electrical conditions are being met while it is programmed are reflected while it is not. Maybe if you elaborate more in how you were able to program the SWC, I can get a better understanding of what happened.

Here's another question was there voltage reading when no buttons are pressed? If there wasn't then there could be a problem with the SWC using reference values versus recorded values. If your car's SWC signals has different readings while the alternator is charging the battery vs when it is not then a reference point is needed when there is no buttons are pressed. Otherwise, instead of using referenced values, it is triggering off of recorded values.

For example, let's say while your car is charging, the value for "Volume Up" is 1.5 Volts and "Volume Down" is 2.0 volts. Now if you turn off your car and then turn the key to the accessory position, the voltage drops 0.5 volts across all the buttons. If there is no reference value (zero voltage while the none of the buttons are pressed) then there is no way the SWC knows it needs to adjust the values. So, now "Volume Down" button is electrically the same as "Volume Up" when the car is inactive.
[Android Head-Units] sorin129:
First let me thank you again for all the help you gave me. Without you I wouldve not gotten even this far.

Now to answer your question how I got it "programed". I was trying to follow the seler's "instructions" and I disconnected the Key 1 and I went in to the unit's settings. While I had the steering wheel settings open I connected the Key 1 back and by chance I already had pressed the start button and Volume+ in setting before I connected back the Key 1 wire. As soon as I did that I saw it turn grey (which means it registered something). Anyway after that I was able to clear and sort of "program" the buttons even with the wire connected. You see, the way I was trying to progam it before was the way i think it should be: I press Start in the settings than I press lets say Volume+ in settings and then the coresponding Volume up on the steering wheel but it does not work that way. At least not mine. I hope someone can confirme it for me. The way it "works" for me now to program it is: first i have to press and hold the button on the steering wheel even before before i press start in settings. Then after i press start and press Volume+ in settings I can let go the button Volume up on the steering wheel and it registers. After that i can go to the next button in settings and program them too but most of the time no matter what button i press on the steering wheel it thinks its the same buttons. Even the two times when I mannaged to program all of the buttons, the volume was still going up by itself.

I sent another email to the seller but im not expecting any big help from her. I fell like Im close to get it to work. I could live without swc but it would be nicer and safer to control it from the steering wheel. Sorry for the long post but i wanted to explain it better. I you have any idea what i could do please let me know.

Tommorow i will test it again with the multimiter with the engine off and key in accesory position and also with the engine on and see what voltages I get. I will write them down. I will also write down the voltage (if any) when no buttons are pressed. Maybe also try to ground Key 2 wire and see is that does anything. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Also can someone the had already programed the swc, please tell the sequence? Did you have to press and hold the button on the steering wheel before you pressed the start button in settings? Thanks
[Android Head-Units] avgaz:
This was the setting sleep, you can re-enable the color mode that you could change the color.

You can see your wiring diagram? if you have the opportunity to measure the voltage after turning off the car and pulling out the ignition key on the red and yellow wires connect you should not be +12 v on the red wire.

If you want can try to put the firmware 2.6.60 or 2.6.60-2 there will be just sleep "VW (4.1.0, RDS, Sleep, Rohm37534, TEF66XX)" mode, but the color will not be there, and all installed programs deleted
[Android Head-Units] gpmg762:
Can you share what you did to make the app disappear, that will be the clue to enable it back.
[Android Head-Units] avgaz:
Here is a demonstration of sleep and ordinary

http://youtu.be/HzZiC7F7SYc
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
Sure, no problem. Always glad to help if I can.

Using KID52's Pure Android 4.1 Car Stereo (Double Din) First Look (Mini Review) YouTube video as a reference. If you look @ 8:35 time mark, that is exactly how he describes it.

For sake of clarity, I will refer to the

physical

buttons on the steering wheel as "buttons"; whereas I will refer to the

logical

buttons in the Steering Wheel programming as "functions".

I think, you might have inadvertently programmed the "no button press" state as the electrical condition of when the Volume+ button is pressed. By holding down the Volume+ button then pressing the Start function, my guess is that its electrical state is recorded as if you were not pressing any buttons. So, when you pressed the Volume+ function then changed the electrical conditions by releasing the Volume+ button, the actual "no button press" condition became the function. Although, honestly it is a little bit confusing, kind of like trying to follow Abbot and Costello's "Who's on first routine" for the very first time.

If I were to try and follow their directions, I would have left Key 1 connected to B31 wire and then touched Key 2 to ground as they instructed, since they wrote, "7 connect "Key-1 or Key-2" to GND line.". In my opinion, "or" is the operative word meaning it doesn't matter if either wire should be connected to ground but one of them should be. Even if that is not how the SWC mode is switched to measuring voltage instead of resistance, the electrical state of Key 2 would change to 0% resistance when you touch it to ground. Hopefully, that is enough for the program to record the combined electrical state of Key-1 and Key-2 as whatever function you were trying to program.

But, that's my theory based on half of the conversation that you had with the seller.

:good:

Actually, I appreciate long detailed posts when there's elusive problem like this, because it helps me (and others) to understand the symptoms and your attempts at addressing them. Before it seemed like I was almost stepping into half of the conversation not knowing what was done before or written to the seller.

Although, a little more "white space" between should be added to give our eyes/mind a chance to rest. Maybe segregate your sentences relativity into shorter paragraphs would make it much easier to read and not give the impression there is a "wall of text". Notice how I restructured your response and converged some sentences whiled separating others, so that the "flow" of ideas are better conveyed.