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[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
I purchased tablet talk and since I use WiFi tether every time I'm in the car, tried to set things up using WiFi(also ticked the box for WiFi tether compatibility)

However, my phone says "waiting for phone" when attempting to connect, and the head unit says the same thing. Again, not sure why my phone(LG G4) thinks it is waiting for a phone.....?

Would you mind sharing what your settings are on both the phone and head unit? You said it works great for you. I'd like to be able to say the same ;)

I'm super focus on being able to see texts appear on the head unit while driving because I am considering putting an NFC tag on my door panel so I can configure things so that I open my door, tap to the nfc tag so it applies the settings I want, place my phone on a charger and in my armrest, and be able to basically not need to touch my phone until my drive is over. As I exit, tap the NFC again to restore settings no "non car mode". This is the idea at least. But before I get into buying NFC tags and configuring things, need to make sure things are in place. Really appreciate any pointers from anybody who has done something similar.

You use the Bluetooth connection or WiFi with tablet talk?

Please and thank you
[Android Head-Units] robertusIT:
if i buy NR5002 isn't better than NU3001? or 3002?

And with NR5002 i can anyway use xdauto or automate etc? custom rom, root... full community support i mean.....?
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
I went through the settings of TabletTalk and found an option to select which type of device you are using within the app itself. Set the car pad to " tablet" and it connected immediately :)

Now, if I connect the phone to the Bluetooth app that would normally be used for calls(and the external mic that I've installed, that came shipped with the head unit) I'm assuming that this will allow TabletTalk to work for call handling as well??(incoming and outgoing?)

Now I need to text some people and wait for reply to test ;)
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
I haven't gone out to my car to get my settings, but it seems you got it mostly figured out.

I don't recall how to set up the Bluetooth connection in TabletTalk, I use it over WiFi tether.

I would suggest only using the phone Bluetooth app on the CarPad and not activate phone handling and notification features in TabletTalk, they will interfere with each other. I haven't tried making a call from TabletTalk yet, not sure if that works.

TabletTalk likes to disconnect randomly, so I use TabletTalk's Tasker plugin app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tabtalk.plugin.locale to detect when it disconnects and have Tasker force a reconnect when the phone is in tether mode. I also have a task on the CarPad to do the same when it's connected to the SSID of my WiFi tether.

Differences - http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Newsmy_CarPad#CarPad_II.2FIII_Differences

ROMs and MCU firmware are compatible across all NU and NR series, so yes xdAuto will work.
[Android Head-Units] leonkernan:
Another side effect of the work i've been doing this weekend.

Automate beta can now show the Bluetooth streaming information.

[IMG="Bluetooth in automate beta"]http://i.imgur.com/1S4xRsxm.jpg[/IMG]

I've also put in a request for the developer to add a menu item for both the radio and Bluetooth apps. He's been really good about adding other apps so hopefully we'll be there soon.

I've also committed a change for the volume popup window in xdAuto.

From now on it shouldn't cause the navbar to reappear and break immersive mode in Automate and other full screen apps.
[Android Head-Units] dedosoa:
Thanks for the explanation.

But, file is copied to internal_sd as update.img, and nothing happens. Is there another location to put the file. The file i have downloaded is the xdAuto-1.1.6c.img and this one renamed to update.img as i can remember from posted here.

could it be that the should be .zip or something like that. I appreciate your help.

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Ok i quote myself in case someone is stucked like me, don't think so because it was something stupid like when i copied the file in update.zip it prompted.

Now it says that the file is not a valid file. let's try a couple of things...

Some progress but still stucked.

The system starts to update but i get a "status 7" error and cannot update. Cannot navigat the recovery mode as it is a NR3001.

Anyone could help me here? Thanks another time.
[Android Head-Units] robertusIT:
I see some days ago the difference and seems that 5002 is very better than 3001 or 3002 that have annoing problem with mic,so needed an usb mic to use google now.

Anyway i can't try a store to buy a 5002 with soft keys, in aliexpress, is available only version of 8' without any soft keys ( home back task and volume + - )

Doesn't exist?

We have all 3001 ?
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
I'm really liking the changes so far, great work!

The 5002 it not really "better", it just has a bigger screen and is the only one that doesn't have buttons.

Not all of us have the 3001, many others have different versions.
[Android Head-Units] leonkernan:
I've just heard back from the Automate developer, the next version will have options for our Radio and Bluetooth streaming included in it's audio sources menu!

When it comes out it will obviously need the next build of xdAuto for Bluetooth to work.
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
I saw the Dev reply to your request saying "no problem, added for next update" but that was about 20 or so minutes ago.... You stated it is already included?

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I don't have a build environment set up right now due to being in between apartments(moving sucks!)

And a lot of useful stuff has been added!

I know there have been several mentions of doing a new public build soon.... And I'm not asking for an ETA, I promise ;)

Just curious if there is something holding that up? Or that it needs testing? I am more than happy to test if needed. Have a good amount of spare time in the coming days.

NU3001
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
Sorry the image is sideways, but you can see what I mean....

Regardless of what wallpaper app I use, the image is always off center.... To the right by about half an inch. Image2Wallpaper(in the play store) has quite a bit of options but still can't figure out how to make something allign correctly. Not sure that the system reports the correct display size.

What it seems like is happening, is that it is shifting to the right to compensate for the space where the capacitive buttons are. I say this only because it appears to be almost an identical amount of space(the width of the capacitive button area on the left, and the amount the image is off center to the right)

Perhaps system is thinking it is the 8inch screen?

If someone knows a solution to this, would be highly appreciated. I know I keep reporting what seems like very minor issues, its just the little things I'm attempting to tackle to make everything perfect(for me)

:p
[Android Head-Units] Bokomaru:
I just have to finish testing a few things and finish up a couple things. I'm going to add support for an OTA Updater so upgrading between versions will be a lot easier.
[Android Head-Units] leonkernan:
In the current version Automate shows the playing media player but doesn't have a menu item for it.

In the next version there will be a menu option to select Radio or Bluetooth in the same way as Pandora or Google Play Music.
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
It took me about an hour, and it was even more challenging because there are hardly any decent quality Mercury brand images on the web..... But I managed to use Image2Wallpaper to get a good background FINALLY! (See image, still don't understand why the mobile app rotates all my images?!?)

That sounds awesome... I think these devices are picking up in popularity, and while this will benefit current users to a great degree, will almost certainly alleviate some headaches down the road.

I see... Sounds good. Automate is a great app and the Dev seems to be very responsive to requests when the proper git/commits are referenced. Thanks for making the request on our community's behalf
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
BTW, for those interested....

App in the play store called "Music Vizualizer" can be selected as a live wallpaper. There is a bunch of setting, but as the name describes, it gives you a visualization to the music being played and performs rather well on my NU3001. There is even an option to set an alternate image, for when music is not playing, so it looks a bit more polished. I've selected my Mercury logo background, and then as soon as music starts playing, the logo fades out(I have system animations set to none for better performance) rather quickly with a slight zoom out animation, and then the waveform visualization I have configured begins almost perfectly in sync with the music. Press pause and goes back to my Mercury logo. There's even a setting for delay(or lack there of) so if you don't want it to jump back to the "alternate image" between songs, you can raise the amount of time and it will stay on the visualizer. I leave mine set to the default(1.5 seconds) cuz it looks almost like a stock system when the logo appears. But for those that are picky about hapless playback(or for whatever reason) there ya go :cool::thumbup:

I definitely recommend
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
It is nice. I've been using it for a couple years now, back when I had a Nexus 7 in my car.
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
MCU V52

http://xfer.aokp.co/?developer=zaphod&folder=nu3001/MCU

V52
<1> Support WINCE touchscreen dual system used
<2> Optimized reverse video, to prevent the emergence during DVD playback reversing video are not synchronized.
V51
<1> Increase Touch drive AC-C1049 ZP2209-101
<2> Increase TDA7419 drive
V50
<1> According to the Shenzhen test requirements, modify the 3 touch screen driver
V49
<1> Correction: Volkswagen door status
<2> Added: 3 touch driver

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1.3.3 Stock Rom:

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1E7hPO#path=%2FCarPad_v1.3.3_ZH

V1.2.3
1. The problem DVD buttons not responding.
2. Using the new UI interface
3. Increase support for playback pause button.
4. Modify the default does not display the DVD icon. If there dvd display DVD after you insert the disc icon and save the state.
5. Modify the car PAD3 models. (Note that the modified vehicle type is no longer supported padIII car PADII upgrade car PADII PADII of dedicated firmware upgrade)
6. Modify U disk memory status display.
7. resolve Bluetooth phone, the music is paused, does not automatically play.
8. resolve error occurred while importing radio channel list.

V1.2.4-6
1. Solution DVD button debug
2. Remove the android built-in music
3. Start DVD solve a bug in the radio interface

V1.2.7
1. Resolve Radio music while playing a bug

V1.3.2
1. To solve the problem of radio and sometimes silent.
2. Solve Bluetooth name and PIN code can not be modified problem.

V1.3.3
1. Solution Bluetooth phone all radio silent problem.
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
When a public build is made, is it based off of the latest stock source? Or is there a version you guys have stuck to?

Seems most of those changes thought the versions are specific to make/model variants with DVD drives, as well as for the pad lll
[Android Head-Units] dedosoa:
Can someone help me with this issue here, is for a RN3001, coul it be a root issue?

Thanks again.
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
To solve the "unknown google services error" notification I was getting.....

I went through and cleared data for every google app I had installed. No more error notifications :)
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
I haven't won til it arrives. : ) And I have to wait until Tuesday to have it installed. It's going to be a long weekend.

In total I paid 470€, with the taxes and duties that Spanish customs has levied, plus the expedited shipping. It's way more than $379. But still if the device is as good as it seems, it will be worth the money and then some.
[Android Head-Units] dmandn:
Really hoping to see some feedback on these!
[Android Head-Units] -=Jeff=-:
I have a favor to ask. When some one gets one can you post dimensions? Also can you see if host mode is supported?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] bpalmer1455:
I finally managed to get one ordered. It took a while since Aliexpress kept cancelling my order for "security reasons". Who knows what that means.

Anyway by the time I got it ordered (10/1/20140 they have started some long holiday in China. I mean a serious holiday. Absolutely no communication at all. Kinda feels like I'm being ripped off. Very quick and helpful responses to all of my emails and then when I finally pay I haven't heard a word since. I just hope it's not the steal from an american holiday.
[Android Head-Units] -=Jeff=-:
Yeah I believe ti is a week long Holiday
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
20	With delivery courier	BARCELONA - SPAIN	08:46

It's here! Going to pick it up now!

:victory:
[Android Head-Units] bpalmer1455:
Awesome! Can't wait to hear what you think.
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
Package retrieved, and opened. Lots of pics below.

First off, build quality looks good. Both HU and Android Box look and feel like something from HTC, not a no-name China GPS. The screen feels like glass, not plastic.

Second, it came with two manuals, neither of which are the one they sent me a few days ago. The big manual is for some older cheap-o car GPS, and the smaller one is labeled ANDROID COMPUTER SYSTEM VER 4.0. It includes a picture of the "Android Box" but there is no discussion of how to connect it, and the English is so bad as to be incomprehensible. Later I'll scan and upload it to see if someone else wants to try to figure it out. I mention the issue with the manuals because I have no idea how to connect this thing. The Android Box has a DC IN port but no adapter was supplied and it doesn't power up when connecting to USB. There is also no installation guide, which may be problematic because there are a lot of cables that I have no idea what they do. Getting this installed with all the stuff like SWC working is going to be a mystery.

A few other observations to answer questions posted above:

- There is a big AV harness but it's mostly for connecting video inputs. There are two RCAs labeled AUX OUT that (hopefully) are line outs. No subwoofer or similar.

- There is a full-size USB port labeled USB HOST.

- There is a mini-USB port (note: not micro) labeled USB OTG. An adapter is supplied for plugging in normal USB cable. Between this and the one above you should be able to add an HDD and 3G dongle no problem.

- Android Box has a teeny tiny jack labeled DC IN. No adapter, no indication of voltage, polarity, or anything else. Connecting the box to USB doesn't power it up.

- Android Box cable to the HU is a firewire cable (old-school, I think I have an old Mac with one I'll try to see if it will power up for me).

- I don't have a mini HDMI so even it if would power up I can't do much until I get it in my car.

Overall, without documentation for installation I'm kind of at a loss here. Hopefully some others can figure it out, since everyone in China is off for National Week until next Wednesday.

Here are the pics: http://imgur.com/a/ECRtE
[Android Head-Units] bpalmer1455:
Thanks for the info and great pics. I think the android box is powered via Firewire.

Anna told me she checked with the engineers and there is a subwoofer out. Who really knows though. You'd think it would be labelled as such.

You will need to buy an adapter harness made for your Saab. Then you will solder the wires from the adapter harness to the Newsmy harness. It is something I've always had to do when installing an aftermarket head unit.

Do you have a way to test this outside of your car?

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Sorry. I just looked at your pics again. I see that there is an extra cable that must be for a specific install. I'm sure you already know about needing an adapter harness.
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
Yeah I know about adapters. :) I looked for similar connectors online and I think it's some kind of universal connector for Japanese cars. The Chinese review that was posted seemed to indicate they just plugged it in to a Nissan.

Most of it's pretty straightfoward abut stuff like CANBUS and etc. is more confusing for me.

I'm going to take it all to my installer and see what he says.

With respect to the sub out it was probably a language issue, Summer insisted to me that the bootloader is easy to unlock. When I pushed for details the says you just put your finger on the screen and slide to unlock it. OK...
[Android Head-Units] priusfan:
the pictures are interesting....

I think the android box is connected to the HU using only the firewire cable.

Some time ago, I had a sony XNV-L77BT, the gps(tomtom) was an external box attached to the HU with a single cable.

For testing, you can do it at home: you need to connect: GND, VBATT, VACC (& VCON??) to a battery or a 12V power supply .

For the first test, you do not need loudspeakers....

can you add pictures of the connectors for the cable you have no ideas about the use???
[Android Head-Units] bpalmer1455:
That's funny (sort of). Sounds like you won't have any trouble waking the screen from sleep mode.

As far as I can tell -- you're the first person in the western hemisphere to get his hands on one of these.

You should be able to bench power it with a 12v computer power supply -- if you want to mess with it.

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Where do you plug in the radio antenna?
[Android Head-Units] fubbelubbe:
Hey guys. Ive been looking at a derivate of this unit made specially for my car model. A bit confused though where to order it from.

Www,newsmy-car,com links to aliexpress shop run by a Sindy Liu

www,in-dash-cardvdplayer,com answered by a person called Anna Liu

Where should one order from? Is both legit? Where did you guys order from(please provide links) been scamed before on aliexpress. Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] fubbelubbe:
OMG did I kill this thread? ?
[Android Head-Units] Skitals:
AFAIK, the universal model is the only PURE Android 4.4 unit Newsmy currently sells. Their vehicle specific models are dual system WinCE/Android. The android portion appears to use the same external Android box. But it must run different software, since the pure Android unit has a radio app, etc while on the hybrid the radio app appears to only be in the WinCE environment. I'm not sure the android portion of the system has any control of the hardware... radio, av inputs, etc. I believe the MCU exists between the hardware and WinCE.
[Android Head-Units] fubbelubbe:
Yes I am aware of that. Simply wonder where from you place your order. :)

This since ive stumbled on several sites claiming to be newsmy.
[Android Head-Units] easyguy:
Cannot wait until you get it install and maybe do a video review and answer most of our questions.
[Android Head-Units] V_Nice1:
Alan,

What year Saab 9-3 do you have. I have a 2010 Saab 9-3 2.0T Convertible that I am looking to replace my factory nav system with an android variant. I have purchased a universal model from eBay and I'm waiting its arrival. I also pre-purchased a swc harness from connects2,com along with several other adaptors and leads that will hopefully help me get my unit connected and working properly.

I will be following your exploits closely with this model to see if I need to switch over. Please be as detailed as possible concerning your Saab installation, wiring, and adaptors.

Thanks in Advance!
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
OK I have spent the day with my installer looking over everything, he has had to order a bunch of adapters and faceplates and we are still unsure about a few things. Hopefully tomorrow I'll leave him the car. He has promised to take photos and document everything.

We came up with a few problems that are hard to explain:

1. The RCAs labeled AUX OUT are male connectors, they should be female if they are for line out. All the female connectors are labeled LINE IN. I'm worried there is not going to be any actual line out from this HU. The speaker outs are high power (27W) and so will suck if I have to drive my factory amp from them.

2. The adapter that was in the box with plugs on both ends seems to fit the wiring harness of cars sold in China but also has a German-standard antenna adapter wired into it that will have to be cut off and spliced into my Saab's wiring harness. It's a mess.

It's pretty obvious from here that the car audio part of this thing is not terribly well thought out. I suspect they have little experience with this kind of thing outside the OEM equipment they make for Chinese cars. I'm hoping the Android part is as pure and functional as it looks to be, and finally we can start discussing that part on this thread, since this is XDA-DEV and not CARAUDIO-DEV.

I sent Summer a mail asking about all these connectors, hopefully she'll get back to me ASAP.
[Android Head-Units] Travix:
I'm about to buy the same unit, but I have doubts that if it would fit.

When you get yours, so could you measure the height and width of the unit.

The opening for the radio in my car is bigger than 2din but I don't want to cut it bigger.
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
This was already discussed a few pages ago but here it is again (that said, we REALLY need a better organized place for discussion than a single thread. If xda won't create a forum I'd suggest we create a subreddit and discuss there): The size of 8 inch carpad is 193.9*118.1 mm
[Android Head-Units] red13dotnet:
Or at least add that info to the wiki

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
I agree with others' comments about sticking with KK for now, even though I'm very excited to get all the sexy new 5.0 stuff I think we all know it's going to be an unstable mess for a while.

One big reason to be working on 5.0, though, is Android Auto. As soon as the SDK is available we can start working on getting the emulator/client running and once that's confirmed we'll have a HU much more suited to in-car use. We'll get a consistent, car-friendly Material-design, voice-controlled user interface for tons of media apps, nav, etc., right off the bat. I think that's worth putting the effort in to getting 5.0 ready.
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
That's only the screen size. There are other dimensions. One user posted a shot of the CAD dimensions provided to him, but they too only showed a few dimensions. I'll gladly take a variety of measurements and post them.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner. There aren't enough people using/working on this device for XDA to dedicate a full forum. We could go elsewhere if we wanted, but really not necessary. If everyone would take a few moments to work on that Wiki, It's really all we need.

Oh, and for those that don't already know. Expect to post 'Check the wiki' at least 5 times for each new person that shows up in this thread. It's some kind of internet forum law not to read everything before posting a question.

Android Auto was in the blog news again yesterday. I am conflicted on this. Part of me thinks it looks very nice, part of me thinks the reason we are all chasing this route is that we each want our own little vision. Android Auto is going to pigeon hole you into a certain methodology.
[Android Head-Units] coyttl:
Saw a story about it yesterday, in my mainstream news - go figure. But I wasn't happy about what they described it as - basically a 'phone extension'. :(

--Me

(And yes, I remember peeks and pokes from C=64 days. :D)
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Just to add info, I previously had a Kenwood double DIN H/U in my Honda. I had purchased it from Crutchfield which sent me a new "universal" double DIN faceplate/mount.

Upon installing this unit, it wouldn't fit in the double DIN opening. Was simply too large so some dremel modification was required.