yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] smallie42:
Maybe it's my machine, but I keep getting failed downloads network errors with Putlocker,, On another website I frequent, I have better luck with sendspace. Of course I will keep trying, but both mirrors are Failing for me right now- network errors. I did get .23 after 4 tries, having issues downloading .62 now..

I will probably have to redownload the putlocker download tool and let it go overnight.
[Android Head-Units] amc_oldsarge:
Do we need a repository to store the files related to this head unit? I have a number of servers that can host the data and a 10Gbps internet connection.... :D

If so, please PM me and I'll get everything setup when I get to the office in the morning.

Kid52, you never PM'd me your email so I could send you the invite........ :confused:
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
PM'ed :)
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
Try a download manager like jDownloader, should be able to resume downloads, make multiple connections for better speed, and various other features.
[Android Head-Units] amc_oldsarge:
Right back at Ya!
[Android Head-Units] kschumake83:
Did not know that, I went nexus before 4.3 so I haven't used it in quite a while. That sucks.
[Android Head-Units] goolac:
just got one...

I just received mine and love it! A few questions...

1) Mine has 4.1.1 and the listing had it at 4.1.2 is mine up to date as mine has 2.6.62 on it.

2) Is there any way to make the unit use bluetooth tethering?

3) My unit had no instructions with it and the video is more or less a demo, where can I find what some of the controls on the radio do?

4) ....wow that is really all I have.

This unit is amazing! I had the 6.2" unit with the 2 knobs near the bottom of the bezel that ran windows CE and this is an amazing upgrade! (Side note, anyone know of a site for that unit for better GPS software etc?)

Thanks for the help and glad to see an XDA forum for this radio.
[Android Head-Units] ecoast:
...another gps issue

I have the left knob/white home button model, 4.1

before going ahead and rooting I was fooling with it;

now after a factory reset sygic errors with 'sd card access denied' and forces me to click 'ok' leaving me on desktop...(sygic briefly displayed upper left corner by 'home' button on touch screen)

tried removing, resetting, reselecting mcu, and installing from both the .apk folder as well as the sygic folder with same result.

sent email to newdealstore2012; waiting to see if they'll help.

any suggestions to get nav working again??
[Android Head-Units] mongo2004:
Internet to the radio

Guys is there a way to get internet to the radio by means other than 3G or buying internet tethering through the phone service? Does pdanet work?
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
There is also a 2.6.68 and 2.6.70 version. However, nobody has pointed out exactly what the improvements are. There was a frankensteined 2.6.68 copy floating around the net that breaks the GPS.

Not directly. As I understand Bluetooth is limited to Phone's Contacts, Dialer, and Music. Well, there is one ODB2 BT adapter made by Landu that uses B-Scan software to connect to the car's ECU. The internal bluetooth module is quite limited to that regard. That is because it isn't connected directly to the Android board. Instead it is interfaced with the MCU which takes care of certain low level events.

You might be able to get a USB Bluetooth adapter but I'm pretty sure you'd need to do a few changes in the ROM in order for it work appropriately with the Android OS.

You can get an internet hotspot, like the Karma. This is unique since it is pay-as-you-go service which doesn't expire at the end of the month like most do. And, you can also earn data by sharing it with the public.

Otherwise, you can also root (Android) or jailbreak (iOS) your smartphone to install a WiFi tethering app. It may even support USB tethering from Android phones though I don't know if anyone has tried.
[Android Head-Units] goolac:
Funny...I was on my way back to my office from lunch and when I clicked on NAV icon i get the same error now...

I have not done anything with my unit as it is still new!!! On the way to work it was fine...

I suspect either a corrupt internal storage or something has it locked...
[Android Head-Units] nadmail:
*Edit: Android 4.3 and up lets you get the latest applications that some companies have made based on the new API. You won't find everything on the market like some have mentioned. Example? Tunein Radio... Also Google Maps (descent version). Try it, Maps that works on 4.1 runs on the old laggy GUI. It's bad. We need Android 4.3!

Got my unit (AN-214U) a few days ago and have a few questions..

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1) Sygic is pretty nice but the location quick search function really sucks. It's slow and sometimes can't find addresses. I live in NA and when I try to update maps online, it says nothing available to purchase at the moment. I got Google maps but it's the API 16 version which is the old GUI (slow, laggy). Anyone encounter there issues?

2) What is the dash mount bezel kit that would fit on this? I'm using one that was standard for a Pioneer radio but it's a few milometers smaller for this one. This radio seems to be a little bigger than standard... Is that possible?

This is what I currently have

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/03-08-COROLL...ota|Model:Corolla&hash=item53e979dd2d&vxp=mtr

3) Where do you guys put the GPS antenna? Right now it's hanging around the driver's seat lol

4) Can we change the blue light to another color by software or is that the only color for that radio?

5) I couldn't find Tunein Radio because the API is too old to support it... Any way to bypass that? If not, what alternatives are there? I tried PC Radio but it's not that great...

6) Can we remove/replace icons for the dock?

7) Is there a matte sticker that I can put on the screen? The reflective coating really makes it hard to use during the day...

8) Why can't we have our own forum for this? The thread is pretty long, even with the search function...

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] goolac:
Thanks for the reply.

2.6.70? where is that?
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
As far as I can tell a link was given to a couple of users that bricked their MCU. It hasn't been made public yet.

Again, do you want to upgrade for sake of being up-to-date and not knowing what the updates change and possibly break something like that copy of .68 broke GPS or do you want just stick with a known working unit for now?
[Android Head-Units] goolac:
good question...and if it were my phone I would say I have to run bleeding edge because of my comfort level with these items but when it comes to this unit...nope. Just interested is all. Heck I am one-off atm and the unit is great other than the error that just popped up after lunch.

:good:
[Android Head-Units] ecoast:
I had restored successfully once before, and now same as you.

original problem was no nav voice while listening to radio; all other sources were ok.

had it working perfectly yesterday, shut car off, and 'sd card access denied'

between factory reset, pin reset, and mcu select = n.g.

tried installing sygic to 'sd card' or just 'install ; same result as well

waiting for the chinese to get to work; it'll be morning there in a few hours, and maybe I'll get an answer...

ES file explorer will not let me copy/paste (no root yet)
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
Post #1093

Anywhere the signal is not obstructed. In most installations, I just put further inside the dash well with sticky tape somewhere beneath the top of dashboard. The trick is to find the best place to hide in your car while still maintaining good signal strength.

Some units you can change the color but it is tied to the compatibility of the actual LEDs and the MCU version. Although the MCU changes as of late has been notorious to brick after the necessary model changes. If your a model that supports it and the appropriate MCU has been set then there will be a color changing app in the app drawer. Otherwise, it can be found in the /system/etc/apk/com.tw.color_8f2a.apk location.

That's bullpoop. I have TuneIn Radio on my Asteroid Smart which is running Android 2.3.7 (Gingerbread - API 10). The reason you cannot find certain apps in Google Play is because the device's fingerprint is not officially supported by Google. Google has a few methods to prevent certain apps from being installed or listed based on certain conditions, like Copy Protection, country, hardware availability, etc.

To bypass this restriction, you can either sideload your apps from another Android device or use Market Helper (not from the play store) to spoof it as another device which has more accessibility in the Google Play market. If you are still having trouble finding certain apps with just Market Helper then try using AppBrain in tandem and you'll be able to source any application from the Android Market.

You can always another use Android launcher.

You can always get an anti-glare screen for a tablet then trim it down.

We've asked and keep on asking. No response from mods. Btw, this is one of the smaller threads for a headunit.
[Android Head-Units] ackyo:
Smaller thread but getting bigger fast!
[Android Head-Units] Mancubus99:
Hi guys, I have the 2 knob version running on 2.6.60 that is stuck in a boot loop. I'm trying to flash the update using the instructions on the OP but it doesn't seem to do anything. Is the update method the same on this unit or is the timing of the button presses tricky?

Also, do I extract the files or do I just leave the .rar on the root of the SD?

---------- Post added at 06:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:04 PM ----------

OK, so I managed to get somewhere. I see it flash update start and then update end but it doesn't do anything and I still have a boot loop.
[Android Head-Units] nadmail:
[MENTION=5389783]donaldta[/MENTION] Thanks!

Would I be able to install the better version (API 19) of Maps on this device?
[Android Head-Units] amc_oldsarge:
Kid52

I PM'd you the login information for Storage Space.

If we have other users, PM me.

Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] sciallo:
Here is a link to the latest ROM I got from Ben at Tonghai Create just as you get it, unmodified.

I believe it to be that 2.6.70 version, but can't confirm it as my headunit is bricked... Been trying to get in touch with them about a replacement board... I guess I'll have to wait 'till after the week-end :(

Not much to see, but here is where I'm at with my unit:

[YOUTUBE]RiRB-Og-bKc[/YOUTUBE]

Extract the files to the root of your sd card
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
There is no Google Maps for API 19. My phone is a Nexus 4 running and its on stock API 19 (Android 4.4.2 - KitKat) and most recent version of Google Maps's targetSDK is 17 (Android 4.2 - Jelly Bear MR1).

root@mako:/ # [COLOR="RoyalBlue"][B]getprop ro.build.fingerprint[/B][/COLOR]
google/occam/mako:4.4.2/KOT49H/937116:user/release-keys
root@mako:/ # [B][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]dumpsys package com.google.android.apps.maps | awk '/targetSdk/ || /versionName/'[/COLOR][/B]
versionCode=705001723 targetSdk=[COLOR="Red"][B]17[/B][/COLOR]
versionName=[COLOR="Red"][B]7.5.0[/B][/COLOR]
versionCode=614040003 targetSdk=17
versionName=7.4.0
root@mako:/ #
[Android Head-Units] bmj67:
Sygic

The reason you cant get new maps in sygic is because the manufactures installed cracked versions. Also once you do a factory reset it loses the files for the crack which is why you get the cannot be found on SD or whatever the msg was.

[MENTION=3081576]sciallo[/MENTION] The white to black fade is hardware issue. I just picked up a second unit for my brother and it does that out of the box. I will be returning it for replacement. Obviously the buttons not working ect. are the mcu brick though.
[Android Head-Units] nadmail:
So I'm guessing that this version won't work on our units until we get a 4.2+ update?

I was looking around and found this: From what I see, we won't be able to run the better version...

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/1...djusted-gestures-new-icons-and-not-much-else/
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
Well, actually I just checked my APK using Android Asset Packaging Tool and I didn't see a minimum SDK version listed. Not sure if this is a bug.

C:\AndroidMultitoolb\Files>aapt dump badging com.google.android.apps.maps-2.apk | find "ersion"
package: name='com.google.android.apps.maps' versionCode='705001723' versionName='[COLOR="Red"][B]7.5.0[/B][/COLOR]'
sdkVersion:'[COLOR="Red"][B]18[/B][/COLOR]'
targetSdkVersion:'[B][COLOR="Red"]17[/COLOR][/B]'

C:\AndroidMultitoolb\Files>

In any case, what version of Google Maps do you have installed? Go check Settings > App > All > Maps > Version if it is not 7.5.0 then you can get it from Google Maps 7.5 Gains Gmail Integration - See Hotel, Restaurant, And Flight Reservations Right Inside The App article. Just pick up the 4.0+ version.
[Android Head-Units] sciallo:
Well, it started doing that when I stupidly interrupded an update, before that, nothing MCU related worked because ...well, I didn't have an MCU...

As far as the buttons not working in this state... Nothing at all works, MCU or not, I don't know what you would expect buttons to do... Power button still works like before the gray brick. Press turns the fan off and on, long press shuts off...
[Android Head-Units] goolac:
The symptom is: start sygic and get a white screen and an error message Access to SD Card is Denied! all you can do is press the OK button and it closes. My unit was unmodified and had only been connected to wifi to download a new clock widget. I went to lunch and it worked fine...on my way back to the office I got this error message and now it is borked!

After rooting the unit and then downloading ES File Explorer I tried to copy the Sygic folder to my extSDcard and it failed to copy...Turns out that the Settings2.dat file is corrupt and cannot be deleted or copied or modified... I am trying to figure out how to fix this.

UPDATE: Turns out that was the install data from the vendor...It is a Hacked copy. I was able to copy all the data from the Sygic folder to an SD card (after Chmoding 777 the Sygic folder from SU... then under Settings-Storage i was able to deleted the read-only folder. BOOM I was able to download a legit copy of Sygic from Play and it is up and running after 2 hours of downloads... Bad news is I will have to pay $60 for the app after the trial. I am looking into other software but I sure do like Sygic.
[Android Head-Units] scubee:
thats EXACTLY where i am with mine too... been driving without a radio the last couple of days.. never enjoyed the tune of my engine that much beforfe
[Android Head-Units] fcortes626:
i am waiting for this software that is supposed to fix my unit. i dont know how long its going to take for it to get here it might be days or even weeks :( i hate driving with out music. and i just noticed square trade does not cover software issues only hardware.
[Android Head-Units] sciallo:
Different face, same board... Same roms
[Android Head-Units] KID52:
Try out iGO.

It has been discussed, most likely you will need to cut or file a small amount of your bezel to make it fit correctly.

Mine is under a dash panel, haven't had any issue with signal strength yet.

If yours is the one with a single knob of the left then you will need to physically change the LEDs.

Nope, you will need a different launcher, I recommend ADW Launcher.

Yes, I mentioned this a couple times before.

What controls are you looking for instructions of? It's pretty much stock Android, so install your apps and go :) Only setting up really is the steering wheel controls.

Now a link has been provided by [MENTION=3081576]sciallo[/MENTION] I'll test add it to the main post.

As mentioned in the instructions on the main post, you need to extract the files.

Thanks, I'll start uploading files and link them on the main thread.

Thanks, I'll try it out.
[Android Head-Units] goolac:
oh wow....that is identical the the Windows CE veresion i replaced. If I could have found that with capacitive and 4.0 I would have bought it but everything I could find on ebay was 2.3 Ginger...
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
No, it looks similar but doesn't have identical specifications. The Windows CE versions were running on a Cortex A8 single core processor. They didn't come with a dual processor since the version of CE used on these units were at best 6.0 which does not support Symmetric Multi-Processing (SMP).

The interesting thing about that particular faceplace is that there are several variations including Windows CE, Android and Dual O/S. For example, here are different listings of the Android variants based on the CPU; Mstar MST786, Samsung S5PV210, Freescale i.MX535, Allwinner A10.

The Chinese manufacturers are mixing up the different faceplates designs for these units. That's why I'm always pointing out that it is very difficult to identify the model just by looks. In order to know exactly what you're going to get, the specs need to be verified with the reseller. The way I've been differentiating the various Chinese Android head units is by the exact processor included. This allows me to direct them to the correct thread.

Freescale i.MX535 (imx53_smd) 1Ghz Cortex A8 Single Core processors are usually found units in the Ouku thread.

Samsung S5PV210 (smdkv210) 1Ghz Cortex A8 Single Core processor are found in the units in the S100/S150 thread.

Allwinner A10 (sun4i) 1Ghz Cortex A8 Single Core processor in the units found in the TVBOX thread.

Mstar MST786 (cedric) 1.0 to 1.2 Ghz Cortex A9 Dual Core processor are found in the units of the AN-21 thread.

This is important because each version has their own quirks.
[Android Head-Units] :
Just isntalled the new .70 Firmware, made a Factory Reset and realized that the Play Store is gone.

Seems that in the new Version you have to install it manually.

BTW: GPS is pretty good in .70 (12 sattelites seen and 6 used)

Edit: just downgrading to .62 beacuse play store and Gmaps doesn't work good
[Android Head-Units] ecoast:
could be.

but I have been able to reset and restore sygic so it's more likely corrupted than cracked.

seller responded; asking for pictures so I will send screen shots...
[Android Head-Units] goolac:
Thanks for that info. I knew I was seeing differences in those units I have the one with the A8 and win CE6 and it is a nice unit but the GPS software is a bit lacking.(Kudos) and the FM receiver is less than good. So I am really glad I purchased this Mstar based unit. I know things are going to get great with it.
[Android Head-Units] kschumake83:
Ok so I had just received my an-21 yesterday and had installed it last night. Is there a way to move app cache to the sd card? I tried using cache to sd and it would not see the mount location of the sd card. I will be looking into symlinking to see where I can mount the sd in a more normal location.
[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
Actually, corrupted and cracked are not mutually exclusive. Just to be clear, cracked means that the software licensing has been bypassed. Essentially giving you a "free" copy through piracy. It could be that Google Play (or some other service) tried to update the software with the official version and corrupted the cracked install. One of the symptoms of a corrupted install is that the app's /data/data sub-directory has a symlink pointing to an invalid or missing directory.

For example.

$ [COLOR="RoyalBlue"][B]su[/B][/COLOR]
# [COLOR="RoyalBlue"][B]find /data/data -type l[/B][/COLOR]
/data/data/com.sygic.aura/lib
# [COLOR="RoyalBlue"][B]ls -l /data/data/com.sygic.aura/lib[/B][/COLOR]
lrwxrwxrwx system system 2014-01-17 20:19 lib -> [COLOR="Red"][B]/mismatched_uid/settings_10070/fs_10058[/B][/COLOR]
# [COLOR="RoyalBlue"][B]ls -l /mismatched_uid/settings_10070/fs_10058[/B][/COLOR]
[COLOR="Red"][B]/mismatched_uid/settings_10070/fs_10058[/B][/COLOR]: [COLOR="Purple"][B]No such file or directory[/B][/COLOR]
#

Of course the easiest way to fix the issue is to uninstall the application, make sure the app's respective /data/data/{package.name} directory is wiped, and install the original APK.
[Android Head-Units] :
Does anyone get Tomtom to work?

It doesn't find gps on my device
[Android Head-Units] ecoast:
Understood. thanks for that.

it' possible it was an update, but at the end of the day, I paid them for working nav

I guess I need root to delete /data/data/{package.name} ?

just wondering why 'factory reset' would not restore to 'as shipped' ?

dang chinese.
[Android Head-Units] kschumake83:
at least you can get that far, CoPilot doesn't even let me download the maps, seeing as it tries to download them to internal storage and there is not enough room there.

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does anyone know of a way to format the internal sd to something other than fat? I was looking into symlinking folders to my google play music and anything else that takes up a lot of room, but I cant put a symlink on that filesystem. I am just brainstorming here trying to find a way to have the external sd card be useable.
[Android Head-Units] ev1966:
Tomtom not working

For me the same, no GPS fix on Tomtom (where Sygic and iGo work fine). One of the reasons i bought this unit was having Tomtom as navigation. Unfortunately with no luck. I am busy for 2 weeks now trying TT v1.0 till v1.3. Versions below v1.3 crash when there is a fix from the GPS. Version 1.3 seems to receive no GPS data, it doesn't crash and doesn't get a fix. The Tomtom demo of a planned route runs okay.

I did a system upgrade to 2.6.62 from 2.6.60. I bought a USB GPS receiver from Navilock NL464US that i got running with a driver from Google Play Store: PL2032GPS. Still no fix for Tomtom.

I found out on the web that android 4.1.1 has some issues on location services, crashing nav apps after finding a fix.

Is there someone that got Tomtom working?

System:2.6.62

MCU:4.06-1-10-0101

Android 4.1.1
[Android Head-Units] kschumake83:
well I think I have figured out how to get CoPilot working, here my internal sd card was full and I thought when it said it only had 900 and some megs free it was talking about internal storage. Sygic has just about all the maps in the world downloaded already, so I deleted it and now I have so much more room even with the maps I would use in CoPilot downloaded. The eastern half of the states is more than I would ever need so I downloaded eastern and southern states and it is taking up about a gig instead of 5. I will test Gps function of CoPilot on monday when I use that car, I only drive this one for work and everywhere else I drive the big bad 10 mpg Tahoe.