yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
Actually this was my intent when suggesting to power off the box, so that it powers off media. Just curious what is the valid reason for the box not to power off right away?

I will also add the following to the list (from what I remember when having the AN21-U)

1. Sound priority

2. Better MCU integration with stock Newsmy apps

3. Assuming that the buttons on the NU3001 are white, might be achieved by using RGB LEDs. Integrate a color changing app with MCU

4. Navigation sound settings (volume, front speakers, All)

I'm sure I'll come up with more. BTW, I have all the stocks apps from the AN21-U that integrate with the MCU. Does anyone think that they could be of value for the NU3001 down the line?
[Android Head-Units] blinger:
with the speed controlled volume feature, does it apply to the radio app? I tried hard to test this on the radio app and it does not appear to. speed volume does work for the music player app.
[Android Head-Units] spoks:
I know only one - to make fast "booting". In other words, in most time to show UI as fast as possible. Not to wait every time booting up time.

Seems, for now it is only way how to "simulate" immediately switch on like standard car dvd.

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It doesn't work, inspite of existing wire.
[Android Head-Units] blinger:
I am pretty sure it works with the music app when driving over 60km/hr. But dont think it works for the radio app.
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
I just added a post on the Newsmy Technical Discussion Group on FB which includes the link to the feature request list on the wiki. It was directed towards Summer, asking her to pass the list on to the development team.
[Android Head-Units] welshblob:
You may need to be a bit clearer on the following points;

Do you mean so that when I switch between audio apps the previous app is muted/paused e.g. going from radio to music player then the radio is muted/app closed?

Not sure what this means.

Also added, option to dim screen when power is received on the Illumin wire.
[Android Head-Units] nestortoledo:
Thats option is already avaiable, just need to configure on mcu config app
[Android Head-Units] welshblob:
Thanks for that, didn't realise. Will have a play tonight ... and remove it from the wiki.
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
1. Not exactly. What you're explaining is something that should be a normal behavior, at least that's how the AN21-U behaved. The sound priority is basically for Android to choose which apps should receive audio priority in case there are audio conflicts between system apps (e.g radio) that explicitly use the MCU or 3rd party apps like Poweramp that don't.

2. The great thing about the AN21-U was that there were a lot of stock apps for changing the color of the buttons, Radio with RDS, Bluetooth copies all contacts from phone with no problem, etc... that were tightly integrated with the MCU and worked great (I have all these apps btw, if someone thinks they can be of use for the NU3001 down the line). Because I am still waiting on my NU3001 I can't give concrete examples, but I have been hearing that better MCU integration is needed. So if Newsmy plans on introducing new stock apps in their firmware or even for their existing ones, these apps need to be better integrated with the MCU, something that the AN21-U has been beating the NU3001 at.

BTW, two other things I liked about the AN21-U

1. Reverse mute - I can choose whether to mute music or not when I am reversing and the reverse camera kicks in. How does the NU3001 behave and should this be requested?

2. Display parking grid lines - for those who have reverse cameras without gridlines, there is an option to show/hide them.

The AN21-U has been at a standstill, mainly because lack of having the source code. The Chinese distributor stopped updating a while ago. A Russian distributor took over, but hasn't done much since. That's why I decided to sell my AN21-U and get the NU3001. So, I'm trying to take the best of my old AN21-U unit and port it over to the NU3001 as this unit has a lot of potential because of having the source code.
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Mine is configured correctly and hooked up to the illum wire and I still manually have to change the brightness.
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Removed this request:

*Reverse mute - Let me choose whether to mute music or not when I am reversing and the reverse camera kicks in

This is already available in the MCU app. Option "westeren MUTE" or something like that.

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Look in the MCU app and check the checkbox en set the slider to youre prefered option.

I've made a testing video before where you can see that it works:

[YOUTUBE]IJ9cO1iJnrM[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Head-Units] bockywocky:
Ad3188_kk4.4.2_1.0.3

From: Summer Xu

7 januari om 4:57

Stock Rom Update:

Dual system carpad II 1024*600 resolution

AD3188_KK4.4.2_1.0.3
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
Isn't this for the Dual WinCE/Android unit and not for the Pure Android unit?
[Android Head-Units] bockywocky:
I think you are right, but it is the same AD3188 Rockchip.

Better ask Summer first before doing an update.

edit:

I ask Summer on FB Newsmy Technical discussion group
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Your android box is still broken? Will it power on?
[Android Head-Units] bockywocky:
Yes it's already back in China by Summer and the Chip is blowup.

Monday she will send me a new one.

I'm a little bit afraid to connect it again to the computer.
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
The only thing that changes on my unit is that the buttons light up when I turn on my headlights. The brightness of the unit will not dim/go bright depending on my headlights.

The "illum wire" on the H/U is attached to the buttons, so I know it's hooked up properly. Just my screen doesn't dim / bright automatically.

I noticed that you also have to "tap" your SWC to get the volume to raise / lower as I do. My old H/U I could just "hold" the SWC button down but with this unit, you have to repeatedly tap the button like a madman to get the volume to raise / lower.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Well, there isn't anything listed, however that also doesn't mean there isn't customs on it, as I've had it before where the tracking doesn't state customs but there turns out to be.

Seeing how it was only in customs for 1min my guess is it was passed thru.
[Android Head-Units] blackra1n.x:
Thank you ................................................................................................................................................
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
You need to set the brightness adjustment in the MCU app. By default this option is turned OFF. Just like the Vehicle Speed Sensor setting.

The audio volume button is correct.. Everyone has this issue. My old H/U worked too when I holded it. Well, it's not a big deal to me..
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
I decided to add this to the request list. My old AN21-U worked in the normal way, not the madman way :).
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
My brightness adjustment IS selected in the MCU app. I thought I mentioned that the first time? Sorry.
[Android Head-Units] welshblob:
Mine works, selected the option and adjusted the slider and now it dims when the lights are on.
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
....dammit.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
So I just got my unit, unpackaging it now, going over the wiring harness to see what I need to use for my sup hookup, however slightly confused. Everything is marked auxiliary out, no front out or anything. S looks to be a guessing game as to what two RCA lines I use.... photos attached...

One thing I just noticed is, the radio is using a fakra style plug for the antenna, issue is my car has dual fakra plugs, what's VW owners doing to hook up both antennas ?
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Didn't got that, my bad.

Made a video for you to be sure. It's called Car Light Backlight in MCU v31:

[YOUTUBE]ZMJC3uDvXY0[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Well, radio is in... so far no issues minus horrible feedback on auxiliary in for my satradio. Groundloop isolator didn't do anything to fix the issue :(

Also any way to make it so the avin app will allow you to run it in the background ? Hitting home exits it.
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
AUX OUT L and AUX OUT R..

I think "Auxiliary out" is meant to be connected to the AUX IN L and AUX IN R cables if you have a factory iPod connector/bluetooth/3.5 jack plug or something like that? The "Auxiliary out" comes from the Quadlock connector. So what ever sound comes out of that plugs looks like it's from the car itself and not the H/U.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Yeah after I looked at the wiring I figured it out lol, not sure what the auxiliary out from the quadlock are for. Nothing in my car uses it.

How hot does the brain get ? Has anyone monitored that? As right now it's in my glove box on the shelf that has my owners manual / ownership & insurance

Going to now research and see what firmware to run, as its currently on 1.09
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Mine does not go past the 35 degree... That's not hot at all. (installed Xposed CPU temp module to monitor it)
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Thanks, will do once I get flashed, rooted and all. Just got it in an hour or so ago, needed to take a break for dinner and to let my feet warm up, as its -11c outside, my garage wasn't much warmer either lol.

Currently I'm torn as to which radio i like better, my huifei unit or this one. The huifie has some advantages, i hope firmware updates narrows that down, or the install of xpose framework.... My biggest issue is the avin app not being able to run in the background, and having a full blue screen that so far iI havent been able to change.
[Android Head-Units] mother-:
You are aware that you're talking about a different radio then this thread is about, right?

Anyhow on the NU3001 there is a pair of red+white RCAs (#2 and #3 in the wik) which are labelled AUX OUT R and AUX OUT L. Contrary to the wiki those two RCAs are male on the wiring harness that came with mine.
[Android Head-Units] NU5002S:
does anyone know of a really good week forecast widget?

I would like to place it on my homepage but I can't find a really good one or don't know which to buy. I want it to show the week sunday-satrday weather.
[Android Head-Units] Orisai:
HD Widgets (paid app) has some very good clock and weather widgets, which also come with widgets made for 7"+ tablet screens.
[Android Head-Units] NU5002S:
[IMG="HD weather widget 4x1 Forecast"]http://i.imgur.com/DkYkupC.jpg[/IMG]

It works nicely, thanks. HD widgets is perfect I think. HD weather widget 4x1 Forecast
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Its the same guts/brain just the hu side is designed for a vw instead of universal... there's a few others participating here with the same radio as I[emoji6], but thanks for your reply. Figure my question out when i looked over the harness then seen what plugs the hu had.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Well... think it might ne time to flash to the custom rom 1.1.2 didn't address any of the issues I was having.... I have my doubts that the custom rom will either.

Positive note, this radio does sound way better than the huifei unit. My sub actually works with this radio vs the huifei.
[Android Head-Units] terenceyung:
Just plug in 1 will do. Radio works, no problem
[Android Head-Units] blinger:
For the nu5002s you mention that the opening at the botton right might be a ribbon cable port. Would that be for hardware buttons? I watched a youtube video of the VW model where the buttons were assigned by the keyeditor app in the PANEL section: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9bFKvyDPns
[Android Head-Units] Zaxela:
I wrote 1.1.2 ROM to my device, there is "SwitchCE" in menu now. What is it for?
[Android Head-Units] deeznutz1977:
Nothing . its for the dual systems winCE and android... I guess it "snuck" I'm with the source on the new build... Lol
[Android Head-Units] mother-:
On the 3001 that gaffer tape covers the flat flex connecting the digitizer to it's little circuit board which sits behind the LCD (and in turn connects to a much smaller piece of flat-flex that comes out of the HU).

FWIW Are they really "hardware" buttons if they're just specific parts of the digitizer?

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On closer inspection, they are their own digitizer pads/areas:

(BTW You can see ^^where^^ the gafer-taped flex cable was.)
[Android Head-Units] blinger:
Thanks for the pic.

So it looks like that hole is just for the screen. I had a thought that the nu5002 was like the generic model where they could add the car specific fascia and buttons. like the nu5261 for VW. I guess its not that simple.
[Android Head-Units] mother-:
One possibility is that those physical buttons attach to the same little board that hangs off the digitizer and feed into the HU as if they were the same type of input. Another is that they plug those physcial controls into something else inside the HU.

[un]Fortunately since the edges and corners of the custom units flimsy digitizer are not exposed and vulnerable, I doubt many people will have the opportunity to find out for us. :fingers-crossed:
[Android Head-Units] blacklistedcard:
Did anyone try this new rom? Anyone brave?
[Android Head-Units] bockywocky:
Still waiting for an answer from Summer
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
By looking at the version number (v1.0.3), it looks more likely that it's for the Dual WinCe/Android unit
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
Can you take a close up of the LEDs?
[Android Head-Units] mother-:
Unfortunately not anymore, it's all reassembled. I never did see the LEDs themselves. From the front all you see is an opaque white ~1cm x 9cm diffuser which sits behind all of the 'buttons' which has adhesive on it.
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
Ah dang, was hoping to see what kind of LEDs they were.
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
I'm starting to think that there is no way to be able to change the color of the capacitive button via software. We're going to have to take apart the unit and placing some colored foil over the LED. After doing a google search "how to change capacitive color buttons ", all end up with a hardware mod.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Does anyone know if the reverse camera activation can be disabled ?

Also anyone with the vw canbus model have the backlight dimmer working when you turn the headlights on? I'm wondering if the illumination line that has a quick connect on it, is to not be connected for this to work properly with the canbus... I know mines connected, may jave to disconnect and see
[Android Head-Units] nestortoledo:
When you use ok google to make a call its works?

On mine it say this command cant be done on this device.

Any idea why?

If i click to any contact it dial fine. just ok google call command not work

Also has someone actuvated the ok google everywhere option?

On my device this option is not avaiable. cant activate it. but on my other android devices option is visible.

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Yes, on the MCU settings page you can disable it.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
You can? What's it labeled as? Here is all I have in my mcu page... all which don't work.

Day 2 with the unit, I'm impressed with the hardware & sound, but that's it so far. This thing really feels incomplete, GPS works one boot, next boot doesn't, plus you can't listen to the radio, or anything else for that matter at the same time and it give voice instructions, can't have more than 1 app running at a time, avin is useless if you plan to multi task. This really does feel like a radio tuner, with a tablet attached.

The FM tuner, its about as good as stock, by far the best FM tuner I've had in an aftermarket system...

Now if only the rest was like that. Slightly disappointed. If I can't get use to it, or don't see improvements made by newsby to address these issues, may end up selling it off and keep my eyes open for something else. Its almost as tho this is their wince / android mix box, just without the wince hardware, which would explain all the software issues.

Not bashing the unit, just listing out the faults I see. The hardware is great, the software is lacking.
[Android Head-Units] -=Jeff=-:
That is a bummer, I specifically asked Sumer if I could use the AVIN and then navigate to another app while have the AVIN (Audio working) ..

I have yet to receive my unit and I will be testing it on my bench before installing in the car. Wondering what else I will find that will not work how i would like
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Yeah, avin puts a big blue screen on and as soon as you touch it, it exits out. I kinda wish I did a bench test, however with the built in canbus, not sure if that's possible.

I also think my dimmer issue is related to the illumination line being hooked up. As that likely over rides the canbus system, and my units button lighting is always on, not sure if that's normal or not.

Right now, as I see it in the current setup, the unit really has no business being installed in a car when comparing it to the huifei model that I have. Sure the huifei model may have slightly less build quality, but at least its ssoftware behind iit makes it useful for every day navigation use. Plus where I bought it from, likely wont do any sort of return so im likely stuck with it.

Not sure about what anyone else thinks, but to me a in dash navigation unit should allow you to use GPS, and and audio source of your picking, not one or the other. What's the point of having all the ram & processing power if you can't use it.

I the AVin could be made to run in the background that would fix one issue, xpose didn't touch it when I applied a force to run in a window to the app...
[Android Head-Units] -=Jeff=-:
so if I use an audio app (like power amp) to play music.. as soon as I press home to access another app (maps) it shuts off the audio?

seems kind of odd.. now if it is just radio and avin then it seems to be more of a limit to the 'added' features of the unit..
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
No its only the AV in that does that, the rest will work in the background, including the radio. Also You have to manually turn them off before you launch another audio app, otherwise they will play overtop of eachother. Maps will work, minus the audio guidance, as that will blend into your music and wont be legible, also maps may work if yoyour GPS is functioning. As like I said, mine is hit and miss. Maybe it sygic causing this, not sure. Going to try and get igo to work.
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
I would suggest adding any software improvements that you see fit to the Feature Request List on the wiki. I have posted it on the Newsmy Technical Discussion Group on FB and directed it towards Summer to share with the dev team.

I also liked my AN21U a lot software wise, but sold it and plan on getting the NU3001 for a number of reasons:

1. Hardware specs and build quality is very much praised by everyone here

2. We have such a proactive community group here

3. We have the open source code

4. From what I read at the beginning of the forum, Newsmy has been very active in fixing issues and responding to customer requests.

With this combination, the unit has potential to probably become the best Pure Android Unit on the market. So sure, a lot of issues now in the near term, but think of the long term :)
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
True, I just hope the issues that are there can be fixed by the newsby team, or even a modder, that's the thing with these units, for us not so program savvy types, we are at the mercy of the manufacturer
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
It's always like that. The only difference is we have the source code and the Newsmy team seems to be more responsive than other manufacturers that I have seen thus far, including for the AN21U.

I am very tech savvy, but not a dev. I wish I could help out more, so I'm trying to pitch in with the abilities that I have. Not only Summer, but someone from the dev team should become active in this thread. That way we can mutually help each other out and the fixes for the software bugs and more feature requests can make their way faster into the firmware releases. Only problem is that we are lacking dev support and the devs that are helping out have a busy life of their own with other priorities.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Yeah, well time will tell. I've updated the wiki with what I could think of that's not there currently.

I'm tech savvy, just not when it comes to programming anything in any environment, wish I could help but id ne long lost before i even contributed anything good
[Android Head-Units] bas-r:
Great!

Would it be a good idea to prioritize this list, possibly by a voting up/down system for users?

This way little effort will be spent on time consuming upgrades with very low priority.
[Android Head-Units] blinger:
I hope they will fix this too. I think they can fix this as a long press of my SWC button assigned to HOME opens the recent apps switcher.

My top priorities would be the traditional car headunit functions:

1. Sound Priority

2. Stop/pause media after ignition off in all apps

3. Enable previous apps last used on last boot / power on to auto launch on the full boot

4. KeyEditor app: Allow long-press actions, such as the ability to hold the volume up/down buttons to increase/decrease volume instead of having to tap the button multiple times.
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
All in all, I would say this is my prio list too, even though I haven't bought the unit yet :)
[Android Head-Units] bas-r:
Would be great if RDS would be implemented as well. This is also high on my priority list.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Totally forgot about that. Needs to be added to the wiki... added.
[Android Head-Units] parazit26:
Hi man. I remember you from the HuiFei thread. Got a question, would you prefer a NU3001 over HuiFei, Klyde...? I ordered mine on friday but still wondering if it's the better choice.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Well, that depends, are you wanting something that's slightly dated but works 90% out of the box (just slight tweaks made by various developed apps on that the users have developed over there), or do you want newer / potentially better hardware, with lots of potential to be something good, but risk the manufacturer making a flop product (like I have)

Currently, and I can only compare this to the kgl model, but the huifei/kgl product is more advanced in its development software wise, and its hardware setup is slightly lower quality vs the newsby product. The newsby product has great potential, just the waiting game to see if that potential comes to the surface is the frustrating part. As just within the past 2 days, I can see that advantages over the huifei product vs this product for every day use.
[Android Head-Units] parazit26:
Thanks for your answer. Well i am somewhere in between. I know the huifei unit is not bad, but the hardware such as radio reception... drives me really crazy but on the other hand this device works as a daily driver. The NU3001 looks like to be a good device but still has lots of bugs as i read in this thread. Hopefully the manufacturer will be willing to help.
[Android Head-Units] Ekki_221:
- GPS is always and perfectly working on my unit.

- Also, Google Maps mutes all other sounds/Music, when Audio guidane Comes up (with the exception of FM-Radio)

- Google Maps volume can be influenced independently from master-Sound in its newest Version
[Android Head-Units] jpapadami:
I suggest that anyone and everyone join the Newsmy Technical Discussion Group on Facebook. We're only 10 people in the group :(. Summer has been posting updates first there, so I think we can use that group to push her to relay feedback or even ask her if she can get someone from the dev team to join the group and work with us on firmware improvement/development issues.
[Android Head-Units] parazit26:
i have already sent a request to join this group, but she didn't accept me yet