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[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] matekhr:
System notification sounds

Is there a way to increase the volume of notification sounds (door open, turn signal, seatbelt reminder, reversing sensors etc.)?

Turn signal and seatbelt reminder are too silent compared with the rest of notifications, so audible feedback of turn signal is barely heard while driving.

On my old WinCE HU there was a menu to set this volume...
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] RaZi3L_:
hi!

yesterday, I installed the pre-rooted RK3066 JY 1024x600 KK 4.4.4 firmware image from 150513 (13 May 2015) (here) and, well.. I didn´t know that a firmware update resets the HU into factory defaults losing all settings and apps installed, I thought that works as an android phone where you can upgrade without lose all... But this is not the problem... Yesterday, after the upgrade, I could enter into factory settings through 126 password... But today I realize that the bootup logo has changed into default, so trying to enter factory settings it says me that 126 password is wrong... What's going on? what can i do now?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] jacekruf:
I didn't forget yet. But im using KD-C0224 with MCU KLD2-v2.51 and i dont known if someone will make sleep mode for my mcu. Not many people got this firmware.

For now and for me its a temporary solution.

If no one implement sleep mode to my mcu i will make a small circuit board contcted to acc from key to HU with 30 time delay
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] elkabong007:
From what I understand factory settings password 126 is for KLD only
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Malaysk:
So ... I really "black week" has started and is continuing. Today was broken glass in the right car, barbaric way, damaging the panel was torn SU (why the heck he who gave up?), Also stolen - mirror (trim, with an android), radar detector with GPS, HDD 250 GB, and even a modem ... ( Sim with no limit I was lying). Due to the inability to test firmware and opportunities to buy now gu (can buy in September) will be no more firmware, I now have no opportunity to buy (put the head unit) Thank you all for your help and testing firmware !!!
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] typos1:
Yeah, I know about a lot of them (Birmingham Alabama, New York etc) just didnt realsise there was a Berkshire as well !

In factory settings there is a list of volumes.

I ll look at my KGL ROM again and see if its the same with wider a bar. Not heard back from my Klyde contact, good to know we ll get it later, lets hope it sorts things out.

OTA updates are a relatively new feature (last couple of years) in Android, these units use the Rockchip update method from SD card which does reset everything on the Android side. But it should not reset anything on the MCU side, my MCU remembers all settings after update, unless youve flashed the wrong MCU, in which case it resets everything. Password is 126 for all units and not heard of it being reset at all, even if the wrong MCU is flashed. What is the MCU version now ? And what unit do you have ?

No its 126 for all units.

Oh Malaysk thats awful, very sorry to hear that. Do you not have insurance ?

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Ok so shall I add it to the repository ? along with the one you did yesterday ?

Maybe we can do this ourselves by adding the settings.apk and other settings related apps to any ROM ?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] typos1:
Oh, so this is from Klyde ? Or you meant the best you could come up with using Klyde firmware ?

Yeah I know there are 2 kernels based on resolution, which is strange why only the 1024x600 does not work on the RK3188.

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Checked Klyde site and currently downloading RK3188 1024x600 firmware !!

Uploading it to the fileserver as we speak, will mark it as Official Unrooted.

Work your magic DSA and hopefully it will sort out [MENTION=6591884]eastberkshirecustoms[/MENTION] and [MENTION=442657]DJCannonball[/MENTION]'s resolution problems out !!

EDIT: its dated 16th April so maybe youve already got it from them and thats what you made your firmware from ?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] typos1:
Are you serious ? ! Do you wanna read what he said in that post and take note of it ? !!!!! Have some sympathy man.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Siffion:
FFS. have a heart. I'd gladly help pay for Malaysk to have a new HU just on general principle.

Thoughts from other recipients from his hard and genuine work
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] typos1:
Lol, as the date was 16.04.2015 I did not realise it was the one you got today, I thought you had just modified a previous official firmware, although checking on the fileserver I see there are no KLD 1024x600 official firmwares marked with an asterix. I see there are only official KGL 1024x600 firmwares on the fileserver, but they have the same fault apparently, at least on KLDs. I was expecting a later date to suggest the problem had been sorted, I m not 100% sure its gonna sort out the 1024x600 problem TBH. We ll see I guess.

What is different about it compared to the other 1024x600 kernels ?

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Thats what I was thinking, we could set up a fund if he has no insurance, maybe the guys on 4pda.ru can contribute too.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Siffion:
Just giving. Com was. My 1st though t
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] ESTIMULO:
There are several versions of Igo, im my case is

app_42=com.navngo.igo.javaclient
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] DJCannonball:
thanx for testing.

this is how my screen should look like.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] abezze:
Please malaysk give us your paypal account if you got one and we will make you a donation....
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] 81greg:
help

Have a ga 5180 rk 3006 klyde I updated to a kld 4.4.4 and now have no screen mirror or no FM/am radio could someone help me get back to 4.2.2 only ones I see in registry are klg
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] ktibor69:
Thanks.

I installed to the HU the Package Name Viewer app. The app shows me the package name of the app.

This is good for me:

app_42=com.nng.igoprimoisr.javaclient
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] doctorman:
how do you find the code for each hard button?

wanted to remap the DVD to Ipod
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] eastberkshirecustoms:
Not completely true. I had no prior issues at all ( except the usual little 'things' that plague all these units) Is your unit a KLD or KGL? Just curious how many others that have done the upgrade have had issues and with what model.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] vulbas2:
hello.

I test this .MCU on my device. for now everything works. My equalizer and fader working again.

my .mcu is originaly KLD2

thx malaysk
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] AkiroX:
Uhm.... I picked one of these up for 50$ on eBay, has anyone done this? It's supposed to arrive in 2-3 weeks.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] ktibor69:
Install the attached car service app. This app will show the keycode of the pressing button to you.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] kaween:
Uhm, for those who never noticed it : he's got a nice, golden shiny "donate" button under his name.

It has always been there. No need for fund-raiser or whatever. Do the right thing and click that button, and consider the time and energy he's put into this free of charge (mostly).

The button will let you make a donation over Paypal to him. It works. (first hand experience, not related to the current incident).

Do the right thing, Use it. :good:
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Siffion:
Hi. I use tapatalk and don't see such buttons.

Please provide a link to said button and I'll donate now
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] doctorman:
here is the link to donate to him

http://xdaforums.com/donatetome.php?u=3590033
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] kaween:
Linking the button always results in "me" making the donation.

It's a simple Paypal transaction/money transfer link. His account info is :

malay_75@mail.ru
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] echudoba:
Running the hybrid now and all is well. I went back to the test 2.54 mcu for my two hour delay. While testing the 2.55 mcu it did not respond to changes in the extra settings menu and reverted to 30 sec. Same with 2.54 one but is hard set to 2 hours. Just for your information as it gets worked out.

Does this 2.55 mcu delay work properly with the rk3066 users?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] tt40:
Support Malaysk!

I second that!

To all of you guys who have used Malaysk's work - it is time to pay back! I have quickly checked the stats and looks like there have been hundreds of downloads of his ROMs. And don't even bother asking about the insurance coverage in Russia for things like that, if any ...
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] echudoba:
When I tested the fake one I had the same results plus not remembering sound on when using the reverse camera. The reverse camera remembers the sound on with the hybrid.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] DJCannonball:
I was enlightened to read this. I downloaded it. I flashed it.. Didn't solve it [emoji22]

But thanks anyway
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Siffion:
Thanks, donation made via PP
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Karanso:
1 USD spend to Malaysk, many and great work, thz.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] -=Gerner=-:
Ohh man ..... - I'm sorry! Now, I sent You 10$ donation.

Tell us ( for members of this forum ) what can we do it for You ? How could we help You ? Don't hesitate, now You can see how the real west works!

I think, we have to need Your hard work continuesly ...
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] doctorman:
I get dealer prices from Joyous when you need a new unit let me get you a price maybe I can help that way.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] edit:
Oh man, just read more then 300 pages for the Newsmy NU3001 to try to understand if should I buy one and then discovered that I can buy the Witson W2-A9457FS (http://www.witson.com/en/displayproduct.html?proID=102176320) from a dealer from my country (so don't have to deal with chinese and customs) and someone pointed me to this thread that has 1330 pages.

I must admit that I did not start to read this thread... yet.

I had a chance to play with the unit and the MCU version is MTCB-KYD-V2.43, Mar 03 2015.

I know that I am asking too much but please help me out with a few answers please (I want to buy this unit tomorrow, tired of waiting):

1. Is the sound quality good? - (having the EQ with lots of bands)

2. Does is have good bass (Lately I enjoy having a good amount of bass and I love the low hitting bass, Sub like bass)

3. Is the internal mic of good quality for phone calls or the external is way way better?

4. Is the screen bright enough for those summer sunny days?

5. How happy are you with the unit?

Thank you very much

P.S. May I ask more questions please? :)
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] DJCannonball:
the image you are referring is that exact version from post #13137.

unfortunately, it didn't solve the screen-issue.

the postman just delivered my replacement RK3066 SoM. i can't stand the garbled graphics of the RK3188 board.

i appreciate all the help and effort everyone have put into this, but i'm going to revert back to my RK3066 board for now, and wait until there's a working solution.

i've been struggling for more than 2 months to get this thing operational. that part finally done, i can move on and connect / tune the rest of the audio components amps and woofers. the essence of having a car stereo is playing music after all :cool:
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Malaysk:
Oh .... thank you all very much !!!!! I think that the unit will come through the pore weeks !!! Once again thank you all !!!
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Siffion:
Hey. No thank you. Even if you don't use funds for a new unit spend it on beer/vodka/sex or all 3. Just happy for your work.

Enjoy
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Malaysk:
Why is this view of Russian life? :D Do not think we do not drink and do not smoke.:D We are good and kind.:good:
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] nFKT:
I have both newsmy and this.

1. They're about the same, slightly worse than oem IMHO

2. same

3. External is way better.

4. I've not had issues yet.

5. Happy with the unit, I think I have a slight preference of newsmy to kylde/huifei
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] -=Gerner=-:
I too. Use it my KLD 800x480 units, and there is no problem. Works fine. Boot time with lot of extras less than 24 sec. Much faster overall response, etc... I love it :)
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Siffion:
Dude. It's not a reflection on the Russian way, more of. An insight into my UK dirty mind. Lol
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] agentdr8:
The package name of iGo. Try running pm list pacakges -f | grep -i igo from a root Terminal shell.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] JPS11:
I would look for one of the latest units that have a quad core processor and 1024x600 screen resolution.

1&2 Sound quality, bass and volume are much better than my stock toyota radio.

3 my mic does not have any issues.

4 my screen is bright enough for me to see it in daylight here in sunny Florida.

5 I am very happy with mine - This is the updated unit of the one that I have: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/KD-7...e-Din-Car-DVD-Player-Support/32305429147.html
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] agentdr8:
I'm pretty sure statusbar height is determined by the dimension attribute status_bar_height in the framework-res.apk (android package).
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] SpEnTBoY:
Wow my dollar sucks right now. I donated $50 CAD (about $40 USD). Hopefully everything gets sorted soon man :D
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] typos1:
I was kinda thinking of all of us contributing to a fund and then getting a nice shiny new unit sent to Malaysk, still I guess this is just as good. :)

Its kinda neat that you can use the RK3066 SoM until we get things working though.

Damn, we need to get onto Klyde about this. Can anyone remember if weve had anyone on here with a working RK3188/1024x600 set up ? Of any type, KLG, KLD, JY, GS etc.

I think he would have said that to anyone, I dont think it was a reflection on his view of Russians, well maybe the vodka, but I m sure he would have said "beer" if you were German or English, "wine" if you were French, whiskey if you were Scottish etc :)

Just FYI :

There IS control over the sub in Viper.

Two manufacturers have confirmed development of Lollipop and possible use of RK3288 at the end of the year (though we should take that inevitable rather than possible as RK3188 is not officially Lollipop compatible), so its more than just your opinion.

:)
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] koimr:
Mine's a JY unit, the standard 1GB RAM and 1.5 GHz dual-core RK3066.

1) By itself, I found it slightly on the quieter side. After installing Viper4Android, I noticed a huge difference for the better. This would depend on your existing speakers though.

2) See #1 - I'm not into the bass stuff but I imagine it'll come down to what you already have in the car (speaks, possible sub).

3) For me, the internal mic wasn't very good. In fact, I don't even connect my phone with BT to the head unit, I use Tablet Talk and an external BT speakerphone. Might be hit/miss though as others have said theirs are fine.

4) Bright enough for me. Like #1 it'll depend on your weather and the angle it gets mounted into your dash. But overall I have no complaints.

5) I love it. It's got its little quirks but is a huge upgrade over the stock stereo in my car (KIA Optima). Would definitely get again.

And of course, ask questions - that's what a forum is for!! :)
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] typos1:
1.5Ghz ? Really, so youre underclocking yours then ? !

Yeah, forum is for asking questions, but generally NOT ones that have been asked over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again that could have been answered by the poster simply reading a few posts. ;)
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] koimr:
Whoops! 1.6GHz - I almost wrote "MHz" too when I first wrote my post, that would've been some really hard-core underclocking! Still faster than my old Commodore 64.

From http://xdaforums.com/announcement.php?a=81

Perhaps we should be reporting these types of posts then which might bring our little thread some attention. I think 13,000+ posts would show there's enough interest in our own forum? Probably not, if it hasn't happened by now... :(
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] typos1:
Lol 1.5Mhz, that would be slow !

Maybe reporting is a going a little too far, posters like that have been reminded many, many times, I either ignore the post or tell them to read the first page.

As for our own forum, well weve asked many, many times and been totally ignored, theres not even been an acknowledgement of the question being asked. And now the quadcore versions have come out and its been confirmed that Lollipop/RK3288 versions will be available at the end of the year and that older versions are upgradeable by replacing the SoM, these deffo do not seem to be like some Chinese devices that last for a year or 2 then sort of petter out because theyre out of date. These are going to run for some time and will theoretically be upgradeable after the RK3288, possibly with the RK3368 octacore which has taken the RK3288's place in the rockchip line up. The Chinese manufacturers/developers have really made some forward thinking decisions about these units that saves them the costs of developing new units every year and gives the customer the ability to upgrade the main board of their device which is unique. All of this points to the thread running for quite a few years and the powers that be's attitude to us frankly sucks . . . so look forward to having to trawl through 2 or 3 thousand pages of posts if you need some advice about your unit in a year or so :(
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] kaween:
THANK YOU. I've not read much about people realising the speakers' influence on the soundscape of a car, but the impact of this is HUGE. Certainly with cheap cars, where inpregnated paper broad-band speakers (possible with a passive horn) are used which cost approx 1USD a pop to the car mfg'er, the difference in soundquality produced by upgrading the speaker set is .... jawdropping. They don't even have to be top-of-the-line high end speakers;

My car came withe 4 of those 13cm paper thingies with a magnet core so light it would probably float when not magnetic.

Reworked my doors to accept 16.5cm's front and aft, put in reasonably priced and constructed speakers (Focal) and added 4 tweeters (one in each door) and an active sub under the passenger seat;

Did not break the bank, did everything myself, was a bit of work to make it all fit nicely.

Was it worth it ?

Definitly ! :D
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] tt40:
Screen Brightness & Contrast

My screen brightness is generally poor, not even close to being decent on a bright day. The contrast also sucks. Seems especially non-existent when running google maps... Anything at all that I can do to improve it? Anything else other than the standard brightness control?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Krisjan89:
You might also want to consider hooking a 4 channel amp to your Speakers( for a more powerfull sound) . Personally i use a alpine pdx v9. Its very compact ( about the size of a a4 paper, in terms of width and length) and surprisingly powerfull as well. the best part about it is, that it can copy and merge the signal from the front and rear rca and make a subwoofer signal from that. And because of that i dont have to use the lousy sub rca the unit is born with.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] oopshtyler:
Hi guys I have a KGL4? 1024x600 unit for a chevy/opel/holden cruze and the hands free is all but useless, I read the guide on removing the resistor to disconnect the internal mic but am a little confused, does this mean that the external then works fine without interference? As the unit is still under warranty is it worth just sending it back and telling them how to fix it?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Graves33:
There IS control over the sub in Viper.

Two manufacturers have confirmed development of Lollipop and possible use of RK3288 at the end of the year (though we should take that inevitable rather than possible as RK3188 is not officially Lollipop compatible), so its more than just your opinion.

The only profile that works for my klyde is is phone speakers which doesnt give option for viper bass or anything for just the sub. Is there anyway to incorporate a cross over into the settings app of the android itself?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] poyz:
Is there a ChangeLog between versions? Just curious if upgrading to a newer version is worthwhile.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] edit:
1.Having the Viper4Android means rooting the unit? My problem is that I don't know how to get hold on to the original firmware for my unit and flashing tools in case my modding goes south (happened on on occasions when messing with system files and some unit failed to boot)... I've started to read the thread and most of you guys have a completely different look of your OS (launcher, radio app and so on)... on top of that my MCU says that it's KYD... not very popular around here.

How can I tell that my unit is the same what the rest of the guys have in this thread ? (this is the unit that i want to buy today http://www.witson.com/en/displayproduct.html?proID=102176320 )

5. Is the dual core (the unit from the link above) going to last a few years (don't think these chinese units are made to last a very long time anyway)? The unit can take Waze while playing music ( with Viper4Android active) and taking a phone call at the same time... I've played with the unit (out of the box) and it is very snappy, but had nothing installed on it (not that I will install a lot of apps)

I will mainly use it with google music app, poweramp, tunein, google maps, waze, nokia here, igo.... I will never play dvd's and cd's rarely a video file.... maybe youtube for fun but rarely... when I drive I have Waze on most of the time.

If I use PowerAmp EQ's will I be able to boost HU sound quality (and turn HU EQ off of course)?

Thank you for the feedback and help !
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Alphas:
Viper4Android still does not activate after resume from standby, any fix for this.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] agentdr8:
I haven't looked into how they're implementing the sleep mode, so I don't know if any intents are being broadcast when the unit comes out of sleep. That would be the most appropriate way of relaunching services/activities after it wakes up. A small app could be written to catch the "wake up" intent(s) and then restart chosen stuff.

The one that comes to mind is android.intent.action.ACTION_SCREEN_ON
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Alphas:
A possible method is a script that runs when resume from sleep/standby, I posted the same question in the thread for Viper4Android but did not get a response.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Malaysk:
I would like to express my appreciation to all and thank you !!!! Helped with Poland, Britain, the USA and many other countries !!! I'm in shock !!! I will continue to do for you flashing and try to do it without mistakes !!!:D
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Siffion:
Appreciated. Get yourself fixed 1st though
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] dark alex:
Not any reason to say thanks. We all benefit from your work so should you be honored for it. It's kind of a business :D

(Well when it comes to me I never ever used any of your ROMs yet but also donated 5EUR for your hard work.)
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Nova8316:
Hi,

I have flashed the new Malasyk rom (4.4.4 from 24/05/15) with the latest MCU but after changing my language to French, I'm just keep getting "Process com.android.systemui has stopped". My HU is a KLD.

Does anybody get this error or have something to try ?

Thanks.