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[Android Head-Units] jitun:
Acura Boot animation for AN21-U

Since I have an Acura TL I made this boot animation from two videos I found on the internet. Fell free to use it if you want.

Download bootanimation.zip

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/63488992/bootanimation.zip

Boot animation preview

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/63488992/acura%20bootanimation.avi
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
dont see them

I do see the upgrade start and upgrade end but no random strings and it reboots within a few seconds.

I wonder if the card I am using is too big? I do see it in the system properties but as unmounted

Weird
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
You are putting it on the root of your sd card?
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ex card

its on my external sd card and the only file on the card
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
If what you have on the eBay link is exact then I have the same stereo as you, I changed my my to completly different one as fm radio kept reseting the eq.

Here are my settings
[Android Head-Units] heaky:
Thx! This version is working great.
[Android Head-Units] musterdbom:
Crrrap

Ok, I have searched high and low and may have bricked mine.

MCU: 4.2.5-1-10-2101

System: 2.6.70

First thing I tried was updating to 2.7.29 and it did the UPDATE START, then updated one or two files, then UPDATE END. Then nothing else, just sits there, doesn't reboot.

If I turn off/on the android image shows but no animation and that's as far as it goes. I hit the reset with a paperclip and the radio came on which I assume is the default, but still same android no spin screen. Bluetooth hardware is on in the background.

I have since tried, 2.6.60, 2.6.96, 2.6.93 all with the same result.

Any suggestions? Really hope I can resuscitate it! Thanks
[Android Head-Units] tdt038:
Try this resuscitation firmware ("full_ format_for_AN21U"). Unzip the files to blank external SD Card, then insert into the unit. Press and hold POWER button, then push RESET button, then release POWER button. Wait until formatting is complete (about 10 minutes, maybe less or more), then the system will reboot.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_6miw6jEl8AOWw0Q1I0Q092eVE/edit?usp=sharing

This firmware is not update, but deep cleansing and reformatting the unit, and reset to factory settings.
[Android Head-Units] juncey:
I would reformat the SD Card. Download another copy of the firmware, unpack it directly to the SD Card, and then attempt it again. If that doesn't work then try a different SD Card.

I'm using an 8GB class 2 and it's doing just fine.

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Are you extracting the zip files and putting those in the root of your SD card or just putting the downloaded file on the SD card?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ok mate here is the latest files someone has uploaded.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/aglup2zzdlu1wsp/V2.7.29.rar

Unrar files and copy the files to your root on your micro sd card then root it to access the mcu files if you want to change em.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
these files are the ones to copy?

Ok so I extracted these to my external sd card,

I should then copy them to the root on internal? you file explorer I assume to copy
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
I usally use a micro card adapter and connect it to my mac and drop the files on to the card.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
did that

Hey there. yes I did copy them to the external card which has an adapter.

So all I need to do is put the micro sd card in, copy them to the root internal SD and then upgrade right?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
If It's on the root of your micro card then no need to put the cards on to internal just put it back in and go to settings general then hit system should reboot and start updating mate.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
Ok now I am starting to feel like an idiot....

I copied the two files (there were only two after I extracted them) to the main root (the same that has the user manual for the radio)

I went to general and system update. Asks if I want to update and hit yes, radio reboot. At spinning Android it says User Update, User End and reboots a few seconds later.

Why is this SO bloody hard.... PLEASE HELP :(
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Don't worry mate try a different version from kid.

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You haven't got any other usb sticks or other usb hard drives plugged in by any chance?
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
no USB drives nothing else plugged in

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downloaded rar

extracted 2 files to external SD card plugged into PC.

Plug exsd card into radio.

Navigate with file explorer to exsd card

copy two files

Move to root

tried system upgrade, no result

What am I doing wrong here
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Can you see your card on es explorer?
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
for some reason I cannot. I am much better with file explorer
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
That's maybe your problem try formating your card using your stereo and make sure es can see it then try again
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
here is the thing. If root explorer can see it and copies it then it should work.

Can someone screen shot me the exact folder on the radio where these need to be copied?

And how do you format the card using the radio?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Not sure as I'm not on my stereo but should be an option for storage in settings then format
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
so you all dont think I am crazy

you can see via es file explorer the two files are in the root and still no update......ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
I dont have that at all in mine

maybe you have it because you already did the update?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ok I'm in in my car but can't be long this is the file location
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
yeah thats where I put them. Two files. still no go
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ok I've got got a feeling the files got currupted on download try re downloading again m8
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ok will go one version down. Do I also need to download an MCU and update? If so which one? Should the MCU be updated first?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Shouldn't Need to, Can You Take A camera shot or your about device please also include your whole stereo so I can make sure it's the same one.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
here you go

appreciate all this help. Really weird its this hard
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Yea that is exactly the same as mine, so try what we said first and we will go from there.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
not gonna lie, what did we say "first" am beyond confused now
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Just out of interest does the radio eq keep reseting every time you exit it or sat nav kicks in?
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
for me no. the radio eq sticks :)
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
We are gonna try downloading files again incase they currupted during download and trying to install again.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ok we are downloading. Will shoot video of attempted install
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Jus t seen that Kid52 has kindly uploaded System Version 2.7.29 on the first post so try that link instead.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
How on earth can it be this difficult

Ive used that one again for the second time.

See enclosed pics.

It will not update to save my life.

Seriously this is C R A Z Y
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
about to slit me wrists
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Haha wouldn't go that far.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ok true but there is NO bloody reason this thing should be able to update !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! F R U S T R A T E D
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Try 2.7.28
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ok but can you confirm they are copied in the right location please based on my pics
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
I can't confirm for definite but it does look like it is.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
here is a video

so you all dont think I am nuts.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
wtf why is that happening it's got to be in the wrong location
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
more pics

here is where it is located.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
so what do you think, cant understand why it wont work????
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ain't gonna lie but running out of ideas. Could try a different micro sd card or try taking out the micro card and front load a usb stick, i would personally try unplugging everything apart from the power iso as well incase any of the reverse cameras are interfering (long shot)
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
you saying it will update from a USB as well?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
worth a try.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
I give up. defeated.... usb wont work. too out sd card that came with radio. Copied firmware files to just about anywhere that said root.

How could this be.....
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ok lucky for you i don't give up easy lol

try to install System Version 2.7.29 see how we go from there but maybe in the morning (1am nearly here)

http://androidstereo.mobile.eu.org/firmware/android-4.1-2.7.9.rar
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
thanks mate. this one really has me beat up. I have never struggled like this to do a simple bloody system update !!!!!!!!!!!!
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
I have just had one more idea press in the reset button (with a pin) power on system release reset and it should start updating.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
so system off. press reset. turn system on and release as soon as I turn it on?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
No system off then press reset then press power with reset still pressed then release reset (i think its been a while)
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
now this is interesting. The most recent file you gave me when extracted has 7 files in it. All the previous ones has 2........
[Android Head-Units] musterdbom:
Thanks for the file. I tried it and it took about 10min until "end update" showed but no restart. I waited another 5min or so after end update and cycled power.

Still frozen at a different Android screen now! No animation.

Any other ideas to try? Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ugh... so copied the 7 files and STILL NO UPDATE. WTF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Have never gotten the random strings...ever. What could I possibly be doing wrong. I have tried every which way to Sunday to get this bloody thing updated. this cant be right

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Amazon gift card to someone who does a video walk through from start to finish on how to upgrade this bloody firmware. And I mean as if you are dealing with a complete and utter IDIOT like me.....
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ok I'll make one tomorrow but wont be shared as I hate my voice lol
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
then I got you covered with an amz gift card :)

One other thing, I noticed the sd card I have was formatted in NTFS. Not sure if that matters but got it to format to Fat32. going to try that now
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Don't worry about that as forv the NTFS YES that could be a major issue as with any android

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I had this problem try system 2.60 but will have to be with the reset button and what ever key your device is mine is reset and power button.

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Here is the file http://androidstereo.mobile.eu.org/firmware/android-4.1-2.6.60.rar
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
well im beat down so packing it in.

got card formatted to Fat32, no go.

Held in reset, would not power up until I let go of reset.... no go

no go, no go, no go....
[Android Head-Units] cmtas:
Same problem hear. As much as 10sec pause.

MCU 4.2.13-1-71-2101
[Android Head-Units] tdt038:
Now try update system to 2.6.60-2

http://androidstereo.mobile.eu.org/firmware/android-4.1-2.6.60-2.rar

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Move update files to root of internal sdcard. It works too.

Before update, remove all external drives.

Use one of the following update methods:

1. POWER+HOME

2. POWER+MENU

(hold buttons simultaneously until the update will start)

3. POWER+RESET

(hold Power button, then push Reset button, then release Power button)

4. or use update menu from system settings.
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
Finally a reply. Thanks. What MCU version are you using?
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
picture please

Can you show me a picture of where exactly the root is? Sound silly but I swear I have placed the files there

Also, how many files are in the update. Some that I have downloaded only have two files, one had 7.

Hard to believe I spent like 5 hours on this yesterday and couldnt get it to work
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
New day new start mate
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
I love your enthusiasm. I need a drink :)
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Gonna start as if you have never done it before so step one is format a different micro card to Fat32, I am doing the exact same as you when completed let us know so we can do the next step
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
very much appreciate this. Card has been formatted to Fat32. Hope you can do a video, would help me greatly.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Sorry if these step seem a bit basic but hopefully will crack it today
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
I take no offense. If my head wasnt attached I would probably lose it :)
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Next format the micro card
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
done take a look

pics enclosed
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ok now we are going to download the system file in our case this one http://androidstereo.mobile.eu.org/firmware/android-4.1-2.7.29.rar
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
check

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file downloaded
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Is that the size of your micro card?
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
yeah its a 128gb card
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Once downloaded Unrar to root of micro card that we have just formated.

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I think that is your problem I believe max is 64gb can you try with a card under 8GB
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
more pics

files in sd card and properties
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
I can see the card in the radio and move the files ?

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lets proceed and if I need a smaller card I will get one
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
I know but just so we are on the same level to eliminate that as the problem

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Ok, let's go to the cars
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ok will use smaller card

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in my case, a golf cart :)

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at car
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ok insert card and power on
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
check
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Ok go to settings

Then scroll down to general

Then go in to general and click on system update.

Hit ok then should reboot and start updating
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Should see these screens

Check about device in settings should say system version 2.7.29

Then it's time to root and get the ui unauthorised off the screen.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ok that did not work. I have a feeling its the card size. I am going to use the card that came with the radio and try that. be right back

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IT WORKED !!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was the card being too big !!! you are awesome

Ok now....

How do I get rid of the UI unathorized.

Also noticed my wifi will not connect.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Excellent if I had known the size of the card yesterday probably would have sorted it alot quicker haha
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
yeah my bad for forcing that one......

So how do I get rid of the UI unauthorized.

Any idea on why wifi wont connect now?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
can it see any networks if not you might have it plugged in to the 3g slot instead of wifi
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
yes it can see my network (was working before update)
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Rooting and getting a rid of ui unauthorized message

Files we need are.

Baiduroot http://androidstereo.mobile.eu.org/root/BaiduRoot_2001_EN.apk

Su user http://androidstereo.mobile.eu.org/root/su_files.zip

and View attachment com.tw.service_a5a4_modded_2.7.22.zip

Copy all to the root of micro card
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
ok all three copied to micro sd card
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Insert back in to the stereo

And install

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Once installed run Baidu

Hit the blue bar in the middle

and it should start to try root it

Once complete should say this

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Install Su user after root is complete.

After that go to ex explorer and look for the option about root explorer

Then if root is working properly should say this

*NOTE if you are upgrading and already have Su user installed you will need to remove permissions of es explorer for root to work again and to see system files.

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Now that's done time to sort out the ui unauthorised problem.

Copy the file needed

And go to system/apps then copy the file in to this directory

overwrite file.

Reboot device and job should be a gooden

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All sorted?
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
yes completely and I cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH. Wow all that because the card was too big..... Hot damn

Question, the video that loops on the radio (hot asians) does anyone happen to know the file format. Trying to rip some movies to play and havent found a combo that works yet

cheers

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oh one other question. how did you get the weather on your screen like that !!!!

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ok I lied one more question. I see you have viper4andorid. Any settings you care to share that sound good
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
So glad for you sorry it wasn't a video and some pics weren't clear but got there in the end.

Weather is off of play store btw.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
[/QUOTE] I lied one more question. I see you have viper4andorid. Any settings you care to share that sound good[/QUOTE]

Install viper as normal View attachment ViPER4Android_FX_A4.x.apk reboot, go to viper click allow root if it comes up install viper drivers reboot again and your done *NOTE viper doesn't seem to work with stock apps like radio.

more info about viper.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Install viper as normal ViPER4Android_FX_A4.x.apk reboot, go to viper click allow root if it comes up install viper drivers reboot again and your done *NOTE viper doesn't seem to work with stock apps like radio.

more info about viper.

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2191223
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
the world hates me..... I got it updated but now lost my back up camera and aux for my dtv tuner.......

I hate to say this but I would rather have those than the update. Any way to go back............. UGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
Just follow the guide to upgrade and downgrade till you find one that works for you.
[Android Head-Units] musterdbom:
woohoo! Got it back up and running with the latest firmware! Thanks!!! I think my problem was SD cards formatted as FAT and not FAT32 or it could have just been dumb luck.
[Android Head-Units] Suzook1:
anyone know of a version of the firmware that has the Aux option. Upgrading to the latest has caused me to lose my back up cam.
[Android Head-Units] cmtas:
I will check tonight.
[Android Head-Units] Malcez:
Sorry to hear that Suzook1. Why did you hook up your backup cam to the AUX inputs? That's not what I did. I also installed a backup cam (bought from aliexpress), but chose not to use the AUX inputs (those are not designed for back up cam, those are designed for external video player etc). I installed my backup cam using the Reversing cam video input and reversing cam power detection input. And I gave the camera power by splicing the power wire of the camera to the power wire feeding to the rear-right-reverse light. The AN21U detects power when the reverse light comes on and automatically shows the reversing video (and shuts down sound) when I am reversing and I don't need to run the AUX app to see anything. After upgrading to latest firmware my reversing video still works no probs. Sorry if my model is different to yours but I do have separate AUX and reversing camera inputs. Does this help?
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
The root my an21u is hard to do at first but once you do it a few times you get use to it and if you use the other root option there is no need to mess about and no need to run the emulator command.

Glad it helped though all advice was from knowledge of the guys off this thread and problems I have had and solved in the past.
[Android Head-Units] juninyo:
Hello, I recently wrote about this problem but I still have not found the solution. My device had the version 2.6.40. I update the device to 2.7.9 without any problem. Now I can not update the device. When the device reboots start update message appears Followed end update. The device is not updated. I've formatted the sd, I tested two 8gb sd a 16gb sd. I can not find solution, something happened last time you update and now the device does not recognize the update I put in the sd. Sometimes without putting any upgrade in sd when I restart the device also appears the message start update Followed end update. Is there a solution?, Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] Skratchuk:
If you are following all the instructions all I can suggest is make sure you have formated It to Fat32 on a pc or Mac and copy the files to your card from your pc then insert it and try again.
[Android Head-Units] juninyo:
I've formatted the sd on pc in fat32 and also I've formatted on mac. The device does not updated. I don't understand because before if I could update

and now I can not. The m.c.u if I upgrade. This is y device, the volume is left.
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
What MCU are you using? and you can post a pic of your faceplate?

Thanks,
[Android Head-Units] Malcez:
My Faceplate

Yeah sure. See pic attached. I dont know the MCU hardware spec and have no idea how to find out what it is inside (eg if it is a "STM8AH ST" like the Wiki suggests). But I do know that the VERSION is 4.2.6.1-7-10-6501. I haven't fiddled with the MCU updating etc. Only done a full root, updated the system and destroyed the "UI unauthorised error".