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[Android General] Changy8:
[MENTION=2463216]leadguy68[/MENTION]

Thanks for your information, I'm also looking to buy this unit but just wondering if you install this yourself into your Scion or did you get it professionally installed? If you installed yourself, did you have to modify your dash at all? I'm curious to know because I have the same car, 2013 86gt.

Also wanted to know the following:

Does the GPS work well?

Have you tried hooking up a portable hard drive to this unit?

Does it have usb connectors on the back of unit so that we can drag cable to the glove compartment and hide hard drive or ipod?

Does it play hd movies without probs?

Does the hands free calling work well? I drive alot for work and make heaps of calls in the car or do u need a ext mic?

Have you installed the rear camera? If so, does it work well?

How's the navigation through folders for music?

Have u tried rooting the unit yet?

Do you think the speakers in the Scion need upgrading?

Do you know if we need to buy any other accessories for this unit apart from obd II interface to run torque?

Appreciate your help.
[Android General] leadguy68:
My car doesn't have steering wheel controls unfortunately. BUT it does have the option to wire them in if you have them.

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Hey! See my full review for the GT86 at http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62619 That will give you most of the info you need!

Install took literally 15 minutes, no need for a professional. its dead simple.

1. GPS is solid, locks nearly immediately

2. Yep hard drives work without a hitch.

3 it has two usb cables more than long enough to route to the glove box. one for Wifi, one for a hard drive or usb drive.

4. HD movies work great, depending on the app you play them with, they are hiccup free

5. hands free calling works, and works great. the built in mic is pretty decent.

6 no rear camera for me, i have one to install - but no time to set it up.

7. folder navigation is just like any other android device. no big deal!

8 no need to root the device honestly. it does everything i'd need from a car stereo and then some without hacking

9. the stock speakers work - i plan to upgrade eventually though.

10. no other accessories needed to run torque other than the bluetooth obd2 reader.
[Android General] Changy8:
Thanks Leadguy68.

Your email response is most useful.

Looks like im going to pull the trigger on this one.

Now I got to wait for delivery to Australia.

Planning to upgrade the speakers as well.
[Android General] Charlie Whiskey:
[MENTION=3781478]leadguy[/MENTION],

If you've installed your reverse camera, can you please find out whether it's possible to manually select the camera view without going into reverse?

I found this really cool 4-cameras bird's eye view park assist system and one of its feature is to automatically activate the side camera when the turn indicator comes on. Of course then I can't depend on the Dashlinq's reverse wire to turn on the camera view for me.
[Android General] leadguy68:
As best as I can tell there isn't a way to manually select it - but don't take that to the bank. I don't have a camera installed currently with the unit.

Worst case - what you could do is wire the reverse wire that triggers the reverse camera on the screen to a toggle switch in the car and trigger it that way. Easy work around :good:
[Android General] Changy8:
I wonder if you can hook up a remote control to this unit, I'm assuming this unit does not come with a remote?
[Android General] leadguy68:
This unit does not directly support a remote control

BUT there are aftermarket remote controls that can be wired to the steering wheel control functionality on this unit. That may be a route you could take for that functionality.
[Android General] jonalowe:
Your part 1 of 3 of your walk thru on YouTube is missing. Can you repost it?
[Android General] Orisai:
I've came from different Android headunit threads, and so far this is the best one, and more important it has the best support.

Also, it has stand by mode which others doesn't.

The developers at Ca-Fi made a great work integrating non-Android devices seamlessly into the operating system itself. Too bad you couldn't test steering wheel controls with third party apps like Google Play Music.
[Android General] ojuniour:
Does the system have video out for headrest?

If so , does it have dualzone? As in continue to play video on these headrest while navigating GPS or something?
[Android General] Orisai:
It has two video outs but the user manual doesn't mention anything about dual zone.
[Android General] ojuniour:
Then it probably don't else they would have mentioned it since it's one of a huge factor you can't afford NOT to advertise anyway.

Thanks for the reply.
[Android General] tbd@immigrantsong.de:
HAve you tried rooting it, possibly with towelroot? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
[Android General] Orisai:
It can be rooted using the same method as the AN-21 U headunit.

Here's an APK to root this headunit.
[Android General] bbq-allstar:
Dashlinq4 and SWC - 2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax

I just ordered a Dashlinq4 for my 2007 Toyota Tundra Crewmax (D4 Toyota Universal). Has anybody else installed one of these into a Toyota and preferably in a Tundra or similar that has the JBL factory stereo system? I currently have a Kenwood DNX8120 Nav unit that I will be replacing with the D4. I also have the PAC-TATO and SWI-JACK units for the JBL and Steering Wheel controls hooked up to the Kenwood.

I have a couple questions. I have emailed Will at Innotrends about the SWC controls and being able to use my existing JBL factory system in my Tundra. I haven't heard back from him so thought I'd throw the question(s) out here to see if anyone has the D4 unit installed in their Toyota with JBL system and uses the SWC.

The D4 only has one SWC+ wire, but the Toyota factory wire unit has 3 wires (20 pin connector, pins 6,7,8 (brown, light green grey). Has anyone hooked up a D4? How do I connect the wires? Do I have to use my existing PAC-SWI-JACK unit and just connect the one output wire (white for Toyota) to the D4 SWC+ wire (Orange)? Or can I get rid of the PAC system and just connect the D4 directly? Which wire do I use?

Does anyone know if the AXXESS ASWC-1 SWC control unit works with the D4? AXXESS makes a SWC for the Android based Parrot Asteroid Smart, so it may work with D4 (http_://axxessinterfaces.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=210). The cool thing is that AXXESS has an Android app that you can use to access your ASWC-1 unit and modify the inputs to your liking...http_://axxessinterfaces.com/blog/category/news/. However, is all this not necessary with the D4 since it has built in SWC software?

What about using the existing JBL stereo system? Can you use the PAC-TATO or AXXESS TYTO-01 unit for integrating the D4 with the JBL system?

I am just trying to figure out what I need to get the D4 installed correctly with all the working components in my 2007 Tundra. I want to be ready for installation when the D4 arrives... and not have to order parts, wire harnesses, adapters, etc.

Thanks for any help or info...
[Android General] Orisai:
You can use your PAC harnesses with the Dashlinq4. Just plug in the RCAs on the PAC-TATO to the back of the new headunit, and the remote turn-on wire to the P.CNTR blue/white wire on the D4's wiring harness.

You can use your existing SWI-JACK, but you'll need a 3.5mm female connector to bare wires. Connect the positive signal of the female connector to the orange SWC+ in the D4's wiring harness. Tape the negative signal wire from the female 3.5mm connector as you won't need it. Refer to the SWI-JACK manual programming instructions for stereo brands other than the ones cited in the Instructions Manual.
[Android General] DrMoor:
In Toyota Sienna 2005 I have connected D4 Toyota Universal without SWI-RC (SWI-JACK). Pin 6 => GROUND (Pin1 Dashlinq4), Pin 7 => Pin 4 Dashlinq4, and connect one end of a 560 ohm resistor to Pin 8, then connect the other end of the resistor to the Pin 7 (Pin 4 Dashlinq4).

For your vehicle the same resistor (560ohm) is necessary.

If very much it would be desirable to use SWI-RC, connect just as it is described:

Connect the INTERFACE's White wire to Pin 7 of the vehicle connector.

Connect one end of a 560 ohm resistor to Pin 8,

then connect the other end of the resistor to the INTERFACE's White wire.

Connect the wire in Pin 6 to chassis ground.

But also without SWI-RC (SWI-JACK) all works well

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tbd@immigrantsong.de, Yes, I too
[Android General] bbq-allstar:
Thanks for the info... I ended up using the PAC TATO unit and everything works fine. I emailed Will with Innotrends and he told me to connect a 2k ohm to either pin (7 or 8) and then connect both of those to the D4 wire (orange). All works well... all my steering wheel buttons work and can be programmed into the D4 SWC app/interface.

My only problem is that the D4 does NOT fit in my Tundra dash kit... the D4 is 200mm by 100mm and my dash kit is much smaller so the D4 currently sticks out about 1/2 inch. Not sure if I am going to try to cut the dash kit a little and try to make it fit better. I did see where Alpine makes "Perfect Fit" dash kits for their 8" Navigation unit (X008U). This may work for the D4, but I am not ready to pay $200 for a dash kit that may or may not work with the D4. There are NO dash kits out there for the Tundra 2 din that has an opening big enough for the D4 (200mm by 100mm).
[Android General] Thunderbear:
http://store.ca-fi.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=133_134&product_id=285

Looking at getting a universal for my GM truck, but I can't find any info on depth. Is this universal without DVD player shallower than traditional DIN CD players, i.e., less than 6"/15.3cm depth?
[Android General] junglizste:
There should be a proper thread for this unit in Android General, where the HuiFei 2 and AN-21 threads are.
[Android General] Orisai:
With so many Android headunit threads, there should be a specific forum for these devices IMO.
[Android General] Jagermonsta:
Hey mate - i wish i could post links but attached you can see a photo which gives you a decent idea of the dimensions. the attached 54.6 KB image are toyota universal models (wider than standard double din universal) but still gives you a clue. the 229.1 KB attachment is an image i took of everything after unpacking it, hopefully also gives you an idea
[Android General] Jagermonsta:
Also - i just finished installing one of these in my car over the last weekend

-got the steering wheel controls working

-reverse camera installed and connected

-swapped out the factory EQ app for Viper EQ

-rooted it

-installed various xposed modules and a few other small tweaks

if anyone wants to know anything about this unit, just ask away and I'll do my best to answer
[Android General] DrMoor:
Please describe step by step Viper installation
[Android General] Jagermonsta:
better yet, please see the attachment. as far as i know everything in this document is correct EXCEPT for the part about V6 Supercharger (referenced as Supercharged V6 in the document)

I can't take any credit for this document, it's been put together by a group of guys at another forum which I can't link to as i'm a newbie. I did see the forum referenced by another person earlier in the thread though. but if you google "Ca-Fi Dashlinq4 Android 4.1.1 Car Stereo - WHOA BABY!" it'll be the first result :)

if you want to install viper to system obviously you'll need to root, instructions and links for files also in the document
[Android General] gamerka:
Befory buying mine I contacted ca-fi support, their answer was

It's the size in mm of metal casing, that is the same for all dashlinq4 variants. Front plastic frame in my case was about 15mm in depth

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Hi! My main goal for now is to make music to start automatically, like radio app does, and also change stock USB music app with something else. Is it possible?
[Android General] Infern:
Does someone have an idea how to change the Carnavi or GPS button. The first time I did not choose an APK and now every time I choose Carnavi it goes the playstore. But now I installed sygic and I want to connect the GPS button with Sygic.
[Android General] Jagermonsta:
I've not tried any others yet as the stock media player works well enough for me to not hate it, but I've read about others using PowerAmp as a good substitute. Apparently it's pretty skinable and you can find skins with bigger buttons etc which are more suited to a car.

As far as making sure the music resumes from the media player when you turn the car back on - I have no idea in regards to that. Sometimes my music DOES resume to the song and place in the song it was at when I turned the car off. Other times it sits at the media players menu waiting for me to pick a folder/artist. Other times it sits at the main home screen where you choose navigation, radio, navigation etc. About 50:50 between sitting waiting for me to pick a folder and auto-resuming the music though...

I'll try PowerAmp when I get a chance but probably won't be until later in the week.
[Android General] gamerka:
You can choose any installed app as GPS somewhere in settings menu.

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Well, first thing I installed some random music player (Aimp), normally it resumes playback after awakening from sleep. But when I tried, it appears that player is playing, but there is no sound. Then I started built-in USB app and music started to playing from both apps simultaniosly.

In their defend I can add that my music at that moment was on USB flash drive and I had some problems and lags with it. Now I moved music to USB HDD and all lags are gone, I'll give it another try soon.
[Android General] Jagermonsta:
Hi, I can't post links yet but if you google 'dashlinq4 how to change carnavi', it should be the first result for youtube - made a quick video for you. just follow the same steps, obviously

map locations in sygic aren't my residence, place of work etc :)
[Android General] leamedhurst:
google music

Hi All, I just bought this and have it installed in a Toyota GT86 (FRS for my US friends). Works great. One issue I am having thou is with google play music. It plays great but won't automatically go to the next track in a playlist.

Is it just me or is anyone else seeing this behavior.
[Android General] bwthor20:
New Firmware Available

Haven't installed it yet, but will shortly.

I'm unable to root after this firmware.

http://ca-fi.com/store/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=7

Change log...

1. Added a shortcut to turn off the screen via drop down menu. To wake it up again, tab the screen.

2. Increased the cache space to 1.5GB.

3. Saving the volume level. (Volume level lower than default value will be saved, while higher than the default value, it will be set back to the default value.)

4. Created a shortcut for EQ setting.

5. Changed the screensaver clock's font size.

6. Revised some translation.
[Android General] Rhainor:
+1 Old AN-21 U root no longer works. Haven't tried any of the other old root suggestions yet.
[Android General] Orisai:
Can you try using Kingo Android ROOT from a laptop connected to the rear USB ports? You'll need to enable USB debugging in the Settings -> Developer options.
[Android General] Rhainor:
Root isn't important enough for me to bother unmounting the unit. I have the factory USB jack connected, but I dunno if the Dashlinq4 can set that port into Client mode. Besides, I don't have an A-to-A cable.
[Android General] bwthor20:
I'll try this after work today.

The "Root my AN21" package that worked in the past will give you temp root, and I reboot and do step 2, and it appears to work. On the second reboot, the unit is slow, and you are supposed to delete the /data/local.prop file and reboot. After that reboot, root is gone.

Apps don't detect root, and if you open SuperUser, is says it needs to update binaries then errors out.
[Android General] Rhainor:
The AN-21 root had the same results on mine as bwthor's.
[Android General] Orisai:
When you root using the AN-21 U method, restart only once to do the second step.

Before you restart it for a second time after deleting the local.prop file, download and install the Superuser app, then let it update the su binary. Restart after updating and check if root still works.
[Android General] bwthor20:
I think I've tried that combo, but will give it another go later today.
[Android General] bwthor20:
Kingo Root didn't work. I don't think the USB on this head unit works like the USB on a phone or other device. When plugged in to my laptop, there is no sign of any type of hardware hooked to the laptop, so no drivers installed, or any sign of a connection via USB debugging. I can run WiFi ADB (which requires root) and connect that way after running the Root My AN-21 software.

I tried to update SU after step 2 before rebooting, but it didn't work. I also tried after step 1 (Temp Root) but SU isn't installed at that point. I did install it from the play store just to see if it would work at that point, but no luck.

I've been messing with TowelRoot as well, but I'm not having any luck. I got excited when I tried a custom Mod String 1337 0 0 0 4 0 and it said that it worked, but unfortunately it didn't. I've also tried a couple different SU programs.

I really have no clue what I'm doing here, just randomly stabbing at different options. Would appreciate some direction.

I'm going to be traveling for work until Thursday, so I'll be away from the unit for awhile.

Thanks for the suggestions so far.
[Android General] zr2ee:
play store "insufficient space"

Has anyone else seen the "insufficient space" errors using the play store?

I had issues with this before the update and the only thing that fixed it was the update, clearing the cache didn't work, i could un-install an app but it wouldn't let me re-install it due to the same error even though i could side load whatever i wanted, even a factory data reset didn't help.

The update fixed it but now i'm having the same problem again....really makes reviewing this unit difficult.
[Android General] tskramp:
I ran into the issue on the latest update. It seems to be some kind of bug on the system. Even though there is space it won't allow you to download more than a few apps. So to fix it, you have to install a file explorer (I use ES File Explorer) and then in the root directory delete all the .apk and .bin files. Once you do that it'll allow you to download and install again. I don't know why it keeps those files, or why those files even prevent you from installing since there is obviously still space, but for some reason that fixes it.
[Android General] zr2ee:
Awesome that did it thank you, you can actually do this with the default file viewer as well....although it only lets you do it one at a time.

I'm putting together a review over at mp3car.com on this unit, still got some things to figure and sort out but there is quite a bit of information out there. If anyone is interested in checking it out and contributing to it let me know and i'll get it added

http://www.mp3car.com/android-tablet/158017-ca-fi-dashlinq4-review-and-discussion.html
[Android General] tskramp:
For those not on the ft86 forums, the latest 9/12 firmware has been rooted! http://burmjeff.com/dashlinq4-rom/
[Android General] REDOXON:
Thanks for the update! My unit is on its way and i hope to receive it before the weekend, so that I have time to install it ;) I'll update the unit with this rom and post my feedback here :cowboy:

BTW: Can I downgrade to the original firmware if I don't like the new rom?
[Android General] zr2ee:
official firmwares link

I'm going to have to test out the new rooted firmware and see if i can't get some more features working for voice command and contact integration...maybe i'm just lazy but i've been avoiding it, and i don't have a spare SD card.

anyone know what the perks of syncing your contacts are? does it actually let you do anything? anyone tested any voice command apps for media control, navigation, and contact calling? I've tested google now, Klets, arghon, cyman and aivc with mixed results from each.
[Android General] bwthor20:
Ca-Fi Offering Free Shipping

Got this in my inbox this morning. Shipping was around $50.00

Dear Customer,

During our coming national holidays from October 1st until October 7th we offer free shipping for all Dashlinq4 models from our webstore.

All successfully placed orders will be delivered directly to your door with free shipping. For more information please visit the webstore http://ca-fi.com/

Have you already joint us on Facebook? For frequently updates and community support: https://www.facebook.com/CaFiInfotainment

Sincerely yours,

CA-FI
[Android General] REDOXON:
Hard drive

Hey, does anyone use a hard drive? Where did you mount it or just leave it in the glove box?

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To late for me :mad: I I paid 50 Euro. S..t happens... But finally happy to got mine already.
[Android General] Rhainor:
No hard drive, just a 32GB MicroSD card.
[Android General] REDOXON:
Finally I connected the hard drive to a USB-hub and put it just into the glove box.
[Android General] emre1252:
Hi everyone.... which one do you prefer help me please???

CA-fi dashlinq4 or Eonon GA5163
[Android General] REDOXON:
I own the Dashlinq and I'm absolutely happy with it so far.

For more infos and user feedback just check this link:

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=62619
[Android General] Jagermonsta:
I own the dashlinq and I've no issues with it, but i use it most for offline gps, and offline movie and music playback, so I can't really comment on any streaming services or how well it handles it. that said I've tethered to my mobile many times to watch youtube, get on the play store, use google maps online navigation instead of sygic's offline (the offline gps app i chose), browse the web using its inbuilt browser and also chrome (i prefer chrome, no real surprise).

as for the Eonon, I really can't comment as I've never used it or heard of it - plus GA5163 seems to be the Mazda specific model, just fyi in case you didn't realise. I can see 2 universal models on their site but the specs aren't great and don't seem to be worth the time, at least to me

But if you're in the market for a new head unit, add this to your list of potential candidates. I found this yesterday and kinda wish I'd waited a bit longer to get this instead of the dashlinq (purely because it's pure android KitKat, not JB, and has a bigger screen). I don't know if it's any better or worse than the dashlinq though as i've never used one. people on youtube seem happy, and you can find an xda thread about it too (i'm confident the two below links relate to the same head unit as they both have the same standalone android box, but different screen)

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...Android-only-without/1422130_32234212876.html

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/4-4-2-kitkat-head-unit-newsmy-carpad-t2865525

edit: 7" version:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...0-resolution-super-HD/1240857_2039206890.html

I've realised that 8" screen wouldn't work for me as the retention screws for my headunit are below the screen - 8" version would prevent access to these

edit 2: 7" version with 2gb RAM

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...niveral-Android-only/1422130_32242106809.html
[Android General] nickw14:
Has anyone had any luck with USB debugging here? I finally found an A-A cable. It appears as though plug and play isn't going to work.