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[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] alsolh:
Actually I have installed TWRP recovery and it is a great backup plan for us, but suppose our recovery is gone, then our last resort is the boot loader, note that if I type "reboot bootloader" in android terminal it will reboot into a blank screen which is for sure the boot loader screen.

Unfortunately I already have installed the unit to my car and taking it out again to remove the faceplate is a big hassle, I am waiting for the seller to confirm with his engineer if there is anyway to connect ot, anyway the unit is setup really well I don't want to change anything in it now but just a backup plan we need the boot loader connection
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] booroondook:
Can you add to your service a handling of some additional buttons? For example, PLAY/PAUSE button.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] KeiserSozeyFr:
Yes, it will not be very difficult.

I will do it for the next release
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] AlfonsoViolin:
Please help back!

Hi mate..

I'm having the same problem that you are having with the same button config and the exact same unit.

You would help me A LOT if you post here the firmware they sent you and probably others in the community as the firmware isn't available through the net.

Thanks!
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] kwalsh24:
DO you think its fixable by anyone here? Or are we waiting on the developers to fix the issue, my guess is they arent even aware of the matter.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] vulbas2:
thx

I saw that button but it does restart my hu. occasionally, not every time.

before there was another button. the screen displayed the time
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] markcm:
Considering that about the only installation instruction provided with this free ROM is" perform a factory reset immediately and check the box to clear all data", it would be wise for you to try this before complaining about performance.

I have run several of Malaysk's ROM and I'm running the latest now, I don't have any speed issues and I haven't heard of others having a speed issue either

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It is a crecent moon symbol in the top left. I think there is something in the settings to enable this.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] doctorman:
what unit did you get?

so even the LTE devices you cannot use the free 500mb on lte? does not sound right
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] KidKime:
Power (sleep) button

Hi All,

I am successfully (and happily!) running Malaysk's rom - can you tell me if there is a way to turn off the sleep (or power) button from the top status bar - I keep hitting it and dont know how to get the screen back on. Is there a way to turn the screen back on if I hit the sleep button?

Thanks
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] mitsucats:
Hello

I have a unit with kit Kat 4.4.4 and I have get root and would Like to update the Google play store and Google services and Google app.

I would like to implement them to my firmware but when I download them from Google play store I get Google.gapps and Google .services force close. Is there somewhere where I could download them. And implement them self.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] markcm:
I got a mifi hotspot.

I did quite a bit of google research, I'm pretty positive that the free services provided by FreedomPop are WiMax exclusively. Some people have been speculating they are offering really good deals on this hardware because end of life for WiMax later this year.

Not all their devices are LTE compatible either. They loosely use the term 4G which "could" imply either WiMax or LTE. The 'Free" WiMax devices that I saw were not LTE compatible although they conveniently were 3G compatible which just happens to be an add-on service for a fee...

Let's keep this in perspective, it is FREE. Would it make more sense to give away a dying weak WiMax or a cutting edge technology LTE?

Have you checked out their site? It's pretty convoluted too, good luck just navigating straight to their products and services.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] doctorman:
let me know the model number

it would be a total waste if you paid for 4g wimax instead of LTE

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ahhh newbs

read a bit search a little

in xposed there is a module called malaysk power or something like that

use the setting in that app to your liking

do not forget to press the "Thanks" button on my post and the people that help you on xda
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] markcm:
Like I said, do your homework before expecting anything Free or great from FreedomPop.

My experience so far...

Did lots of google research, discovered that FreedomPop, isn't all the popular and "free" is WiMax, and many of the current devices don't even support LTE even if you wanted to pay for it, and the 3G that is available on the WiMax/4G hotspot isn't free, and that FreedomPop is well known for auto subscribing you to services that you need to dig through your control panel to turn off if you dont want to be billed for them...

struggled to find their product listings becuase their website is a trap

decided it was low risk so I bought a "hotspot" for about $25 and paid about $4/mo to include 500mb of 3G because the "free" was definitely only WiMax, not LTE and there is about 100sq feet of WiMax coverage in the center of downtown in my area.

2 weeks later inquired if my hotspot had shipped yet. Reply: "No, we are waiting on hardware and do the software ourselves..."

4 weeks later, received an email that a "MiFi" unit has shipped. I don't recall if that was the model I ordered or not because its been over a month since I ordered it...

On a side bar, my work just provided me with a new iPHone 6, great right? No, it is on sprint which is the most pathetic provider I've come across in the Pacific Northwest. It's more like a tease. A free iPhone, it just doesnt' have any service AKA: sprint. Maybe it's better in major metro areas but I'm just north of Seattle on I-5 and go to Seattle plenty, Sprint sucks around here.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] doctorman:
sorry.. that is frustrating

I have been with sprint in NY and they have grown big here, but at times I had issues with coverage before full lte deployment and they added free roaming to my account meaning free verizon network and that is a big network to have as backup so I am okay with sprint now..

let us know when you get your freedompop unit

my brother got a freedompop tablet from ebay that came with 1GB free LTE plan, he says it is actually LTE speed as we do not have wimax network in our area
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] quietas:
I can't seem to get Sygic to keep the settings or recognize that I have maps downloaded. I own Sygic and have tried the Play Store version as well as the downloaded cracked version. Any idea how to get it to work correctly?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] The_SilverOne:
What part of "the installer wiped data" means that there has not been a factory reset carried out. Please explain because it seems as though I may be missng some thing. . NEVERTHELESS, just to appease you I did the factory reset after reinstalling again (and redownloading the rom) and still get a sluggish rom that has the stock launcher and NO apps on it whatsoever (asides the ones included in the rom. ). SATISFIED? So, before you get high and mighty on me please consider that maybe just maybe I may have a problem that you have not seen before. If you dont want to help then don't, but don't just go looking down your nose at me.

Edit: and this "crucial" step of yours actually made the unit slower. Once I installed a few apps it became twice as bad as it was before the reinstall and factory reset.

Edit 2: does recovery version have any impact? I received a backup parse error during installs. Also I get mucfg install aborted and a few other MCU something aborts (couldn't read it in time unit just shuts down). I do have an MCU file on the sd card which I downloaded from malaysk's sig. Yes it seems to be the correct one as it is the kld1 2.55 and runs radio and all other HU options just fine. ALSO the about screen mentions rk3188 when in fact this is a rk3066 device and the appropriate rom was down loaded

Edit 3: My Music and My Video crashes the HU where it just ?hot reboots? Into endless bootlogo, maybe a bootloop (don't know enough about these units to know so anything encased in ? means best educated guess. ) I don't use the app but It's just another problem with the rom I'm having personally.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] alec.herrmann:
I do not believe you can use the CD/DVD drive as an Android data device. Ripping of an audio CD requires the CD to be mounted as a data device. From what I understand, the CD/DVD drive is simply a player device that has its video/audio/trackselection controlled by the MCU (which is the 'interface' between the hardware and the Android software), and the Android system has its specific apps (music player and dvd/video player) that talk to the MCU.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] i.draskovic:
I know. Please read my post

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61164396&postcount=13661
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] jugi:
Thank for rleply, i have studied material and have basic electronic skills (solder)

So, i want only use the new external mic and new socket and not to use the internal mic. Or old external mic socket.

I want both operate the phone bluetooth and android mic (example skype calls) with the new external mic.

I can do this by installing the new ext mic, solder connectors and remove the cap? So after this i use only the new extrnal mic for both android mic and bluetooth mic? Correct?

Ithank for the previous instructions but there could be some tips for those who have allready factory connector for ext. Mic

Btw, what is optimal cable for the new mic connector?

Thanks for your hard work! How to donate?

Best, Jukka
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] KidKime:
I asppreciate the help all. I am running malaysk mod. I want to get free tomtom running, does anyone have a link to it? I am not rooted, do I need to be? Any instructions for dummies would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] cocchiararo:
Malaysk ROM comes prerooted
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] adilsec:
if i update MCU using recovery, will my HU get completely reset, will i lose all my apps?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] pants001:
MCU only? no, nothing will change with your settings or apps

TBH ive noticed very little with MCU updates with exception of the new sleep mode.

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The_SilverOne, not sure what going on with your HU.....Im on same dated Rom and mine worked great straight off the bat....Very fast boot up and more importantly very fast load of "HeadUnit Service" for the steering controls and JetAudio

Those 2 things were of most concern to me. The only difference being I started with the Regular launcher version of Malaysks rom and then swapped the JY launcher for the standard KLD one.

Perhaps the Next launcher version there is issues?

You could try standard launcher version of rom, other wise i would backtrack to a rom that is fast for you. Surely speed would win out over new features?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] koimr:
I'm using Malaysk's latest as well on my JY/RK3066.

I won't comment on the "wipe after install" as I don't think I did so the last time and I am still getting a pretty quick boot. I have Poweramp set to start playing and I hear music about 30 seconds after a cold boot (roughly, haven't timed it) as soon as the loading log disappears and the launcher appears. Widgets and such do take a while longer though.

I'm pretty sure I've seen something about mcucfg being aborted everytime I've flashed a ROM on this but it's never seemed to harm anything

My about screen also says this is an RK3188 build too.

My resolution is 800x480 - what's yours? Sorry if you already wrote it, I am too lazy to look. :)

I don't have any crashing with "My Music" nor "My Video" but I don't really use them.

What I do see that's different between us is that I chose the non-NEXT Launcher version. I think you said you also use Nova (again, far too lazy to look! :) ) but perhaps there is something off with that particular build.

If I were you, I'd try:

1) Same Malaysk ROM but use the non-NEXT launcher version

2) Go back to the coudu version you were using previously and see if you still have the same problems

I do hope you are able to get past this, Malaysk's ROMs are pretty nice.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] coolxal:
Is there an alternative to getting internet on my device?

The WiFi on my device is ****ed. It doesn't turn on, even after flashing Malaysk's ROM and updated the MCU.

Is bluetooth tethering supported? USB WiFi Dongle?

I just need a way to get Internet.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] quietas:
Thanks. I guess this is a "feature" from Sygic. I'll send a note to their customer support as a question/complaint as well.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] jrgalang:
Hello, just to update on my dilemma. So I had received a KLD unit that keeps restarting as it tries to boot Android. Sent it back only to have the seller claim that the head unit is not in the package. Even sent me a video showing that the box I sent the head unit with was empty. That is on their suggestion to send it via EMS! I'm amazed as to how convenient it was for them to video and claim that it is so... and won't even follow-up with EMS or provide a refund about it. Al*Ex**** won't help either.

Charging to experience, I went and purchased on a different site, and this time I got a KGL4 unit. While all is well - actually much better as the wirings are all plug and play! I need the following though and was wondering if anyone can help:

1) In the KLD official ROM, there's a widget that displays music / radio controls in the home screen. It doesn't matter where the source comes from, it appears as long as the music plays. In KGL ROM this widget is missing, and I have to add different widgets for different apps (one for Radio, another for iPod, and one more for Bluetooth). Does anyone have the APK for the widget used in the KLD official ROM? Hoping I can just install without having to flash KLD rom first

2) The instructions on the first page states that I can backup my ROM. I went in the stock recovery but cannot find a backup option, and it looks like the nandroid manager in Play Store requires ROOT. Is there really no way to backup my current software as is without attempting root first?

3) Firmware I have is running 4.4.4, and per the first page root isn't as straightforward as with 4.2. I did have an RK3188 tablet before and have use TPSparkyRoot.bat - has anyone been successful in doing so with this approach?

4) Lastly, I'm trying to use CarService and the RK3066 Headunit app from Play Store to make the audio controls work beyond the stock Music application. I can't seem to make it work though without root - is this correct? For CarService, I was able to confirm that the keys are correct in the settings, and I saw a reddit post saying that he was able to use audio controls in his steering wheel control beyond the stock Music app, but it doesn't seem to apply for my unit at this time.

Ideally, I'd really like to be able to have an entire backup of my existing ROM prior to attempting anything beyond root. Will appreciate any advice at this point. Thanks!
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] TiBiSMART:
conquer boot logo

it seems is in the initramfs.

somebody to know how can i unpack initramfs from zImage?

i tried with repack-zImage.sh but i got this error : Can't find a gzip header in file 'zImage'

thanks
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] markcm:
need help with lsd mount

I've copied all the posts from this thread(about six of them) regarding using lsd to mount external storage into a "help" document, my primary objective is to get more space for Slacker Radio which installs natively to /data/data/com.slacker.radio. I've also found using Root Explorer that I have a duplicate partition called /data/user/0/com.slacker.radio/ , I don't understand this...

I've spent hours trying to successfully get an external drive mounted, now I've just reduced it to trying to mount a single folder, not slacker specifically.

I've read all the notes so many times, I really think it get it but I cant get a folder binding to save my life.

Are there any other reasons the lsd command may not be working for me? I'm using the newest install-recovery-2.sh file.

I've got a terminal emulator and found post #8912 which discusses checking what is mounted; assuming I'm doing it correctly, I cannot see any bindings/mounts related to what I am attempting.

I have a folder in the root of my external SD card called test, with a file in it called testfile. I created a folder on my internal_sd called test as well. I would assume with the successful bind that after a reboot I should see the file called testfile when I browse to the internal_sd/test directory?

My lsd looks like this:

lsd "/mnt/internal_sd" "test" /mnt/external_sd2/test/

After saving this edit and rebooting, I would expect to see the contents of the external_sd2/test in the directory of internal_sd/test when I browse it... is that correct?

I've tried every iteration I could imagine, different drives, include quotes, excluding quotes, backslash before and or after "test". I'm simply stumped why something that seems so straight forward is causing me so much issue. Any ideas why I cannot seem to create a bind/mount with the lsd command?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] xrapidx:
Does the MCU control all access from Android to external devices? (e.g GPS and USB?)

Now that my 3G seems 70% sorted, my GPS is not working - it sometimes has perfect locks, and then suddenly drops them all and doesn't regain them - only thing I can think of is the custom KGL MCU on my unit, it was fine before.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Brendo:
The number bits (in this case 0) are for separating multiuser in later android versions
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] KidKime:
Thanks, appreciate the info.

What is the best way to get a decent Nav on there? Is TomTom the best, or should I go for Sygic? Im ideally looking for a freebie...!

Any links would be a massive help, thanks.

John
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] gmanor77:
Bluetooth mic repair

Hi,

I want to repair my external mic.

I read I need to connect another external microphone socket to the bluetooth card.

What kind of socket do I need (2.5 \ 3.5 mm)? mono\stereo?

Thanks.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] halloj:
Same connector as on your external mic. Normally a 3,5 mm mono.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Krisjan89:
I am using google maps on a daily basis. It works like a charm, but ithe requires a Internet connection
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] cocchiararo:
dunno, i recently got a unit that came with iGo. I wanted to just use nokia here like in my phone :P (not really a nav user tho)
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] syndacate2004:
hello everybody. Any chance to obtain root easily on an eonon g2110 with android 4.4.4?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Krisjan89:
It can only be done by flashing a prerooted image. See first page for guide on how to do it.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] echudoba:
Is your install-recovery-2.sh being called and run? This will only bind the directory not move any files. When you go to internal_sd/test you will see the disk size increase and the contents of what ever you have in the external_sd2/test. DSA had me delete my source directory (internal_sd/test in your case) completely. I might add I have been editing my install-recovery.sh file since I do not have a install-recovery-2.sh and I am using the dsa script of a week ago which did not have the wild card mod. My lsd is (lsd "/mnt/internal_sd" "com.dailyroads.app.maps" /mnt/external_sd*/*/) It finds my /mnt/external_sd/com.dailyroads.app.maps perfectly.

Edit- I assumed you had files in the target test directory as you have in past posts. I see dsa just pointed this out.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] pauloxx:
this is not true. You can root without change software.

Pls check aplication Root_Master_1-3-6.apk

With this you can root your device
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Krisjan89:
That's for Android 4.2.2 not 4.4.4
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] kruuth:
With 4.4.4 you need to flash a prerooted image. I recommend the amazing images provided by malaysk. His work is incredible and will give you all sorts of great features.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] syndacate2004:
Thank you very much!!! So have I to install a custom firmware? Can I keep my original firmware in such way?

Latest KingRoot will not work?
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] pauloxx:
hmm. Only for 4.2? maybe you are right. I do root on 4.2 and work fine but dont use that on 4.4.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] markcm:
Thanks DSA8310 and echudoba, I'm assuming I am just missing something small here and it will all workout eventually although I've got many hours into it so far with no luck yet.

I do have a file in the (/mnt/external_sd2/test) directory which is the external SD location I want to utilize the extra memory in, I called the file (testfile). is it required to be called (foo)? Do I leave the directory I'm trying to expand on the internal system in place yet empty, or do I delete the directory all together? Example, slacker natively uses (/data/data/com.slacker.radio/), so after a binding is made do I leave (/data/data/com.slacker.radio/) inplace with no contents or do I delete it?

Can you also help me understand how I will know when a mount/binding is successful? Is there a clear way with terminal emulator to check/confirm if the binding was made? I followed DSA's guide in post #8912, is that the correct way to check for this binding?

Each time I edit install-recovery-2.sh, do I need to reboot or is there a quicker way with terminal editor to run the install-recovery-2.sh? I've rebooted about 50 times now trying to get this to work and its added up to well over 6 hours of battle time.:eek:

I'm also still not understanding why when using Root Explorer I seem to see duplicates of directories. For example I can browse both (/data/data/) and (/data/user/0) and see the same content. I also see (/mnt/sdcard) which appears to be the same as (/mnt/internal_sd). Are these the same things?

Thanks for hanging in here with me folks, I'm fairly tech savvy although this one has put the hurt on me; I'm still optimistic to resolving whatever my glitch is.
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] Krisjan89:
1: yes

2: you can just flash one of dsa''s prerooted images. They have only been lightly modded

( root, modded partition layout and modded install-recovery.sh)

PS before flashing anything, be sure to read the first page of this thread thoroughly
[MTCB Android Head Units Q&A] CARRisma:
I had the same dongle, supplied by Pumpkin with my JY HU and I had exactly the same problem. Also, it was quite unreliable, often dropping connection. I've since purchased a Huawei E160 and no longer get that error message and connection is much more reliable. So to sum up, I believe it's a problem with the dongle.