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[Android Head-Units] blacklistedcard:
I stuck an update.img file on the root of my sdcard. It then tries and fails on the file. The menu options are then present and usable.

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My bad. I don't what I was thinking when I posted it. I have the one set of preouts going to my tube preamp.
[Android Head-Units] cheetara:
I'm having the same problem, but with the x86 drivers. I've tried with a win 7 machine and a windows 8 one. I cant install it on either one. Did you get the driver to install? if so please let me know how you did it.

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Is there anyway to hide the nav bar without rooting the unit? It seems i cant install the drivers for some reason and cant root it.
[Android Head-Units] deeznutz1977:
This will root.... http://www.kingroot.net/..
[Android Head-Units] cheetara:
Thanks deez, i'll give that a shot in the morning.
[Android Head-Units] bockywocky:
I can't test it now, because my Android box is already broken after 2 days. :(

Have to wait for a new one. But if you find the right driver or solution, please let me know.

I also tried to force install the x64 Rockchip driver without any results.
[Android Head-Units] terenceyung:
wrong post. sorry
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Is there a "reverse" to this process? I was just about to pull the trigger on here and then realized, What if I don't like it? There someway to reverse it back?

Also, any update as to why your SMOL.apk isn't working? Any plans to fix or should we all just go the Tasker route?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] nestortoledo:
To bring soft keys back again just change qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
[Android Head-Units] cheetara:
Sorry to hear that dude.

I still haven't gotten the drivers to install.

I thought I needed the drivers so I can root it, but deeznutz1977showed me hot to root without connecting a computer to it.

If this the same problem you are having see his post here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57890721&postcount=1620
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Just updated to the latest version (1.xx) and like everyone that has updated, I lost ROOT.

I tried using the Kingo ROOT app to re-root it like I did previously, but still no ROOT.

Just plugged it into the computer and the Kingo ROOT app is reporting it's rooted.

But, when I plug the Brain back into the H/U, #SU reports that the binary needs to be updated. I try doing the "Normal" way but it fails. Can't do it the recovery way since we don't have a custom recovery.

I haven't changed anything. How do I get ROOT back?
[Android Head-Units] cheetara:
Is there a way to get rid of the soft keys without having to connect it to my computer... i'm still having trouble installing the drivers. Is there software I can download from the playstore that I can use to run that script.
[Android Head-Units] deeznutz1977:
You didn't want to use the kingroot. I understand if u didn't you can use abd over WiFi.
[Android Head-Units] cheetara:
Do you know if there is anyway to do this without connecting the android box to a computer? I really want to get rid of the softkeys but I cant get the drivers to install to get it to recognize on my computer. I have root though.
[Android Head-Units] Stormbringer!:
Dumb question...

Ok, I've gotten my nu3001 some time back but never got around to testing it. I'm trying to bench test it today and cant seem to be able to power it on.

I've put a 4pin ATX connector on one of the harnesses. I used both the yellow (they are combined together in the harness) to connect to the yellow on the 4pin ATX and grounds (combined in the harness as well) wired to the grounds in the 4pin connector. I've then plug the brain into the display part, plugged in the harness and then plugged the 4pin atx connected to both an ATX power supply and one of the 12V 2A ac/dc converter.

Neither way seems to power the unit up. Am I missing something or do I have a defective unit?

EDIT: Never mind, genius over here forgot to tie in red.. Why are there two yellow (bat) connectors anyhow?
[Android Head-Units] cheetara:
I used king root. Thanks to you I now have root. but I still cant install the drivers on my computer. so I have to find a way of doing this that doesn't require connecting a computer.

what is abd over WiFi and how do I use it. I am a complete noob unfortunately.
[Android Head-Units] Ekki_221:
Did not work for my unit: Kingroot just provoked a System Crash!
[Android Head-Units] cheetara:
Found a bunch of info on Wireless ABD. I will give that a go after work. Thanks again for all your help.
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
I noticed that as well, when I plugged in my unit after running Kingroot, I got all sorts of app crashes.

I let it settle a bit and everything appears to work.

But, still no working ROOT
[Android Head-Units] horn34:
What is a decent price for this unit? The OP lists it at around $200, but the link to the sellers page is for close to $700. There are some sellers on aliexpress selling for under $70....scams?

Newsmy link from OP

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/News...eral-Android-only-without-DVD/2035002543.html

a cheaper seller

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/News...ch-for-univeral-Android-only/32263679089.html
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Most have contacted Summer directly and PayPal her for the unit, circumventing the Ali Express website. She might have a cheaper price since you are dealing with her directly,

Reach out, can't hurt.
[Android Head-Units] horn34:
Right, but I'm trying to get a ballpark price on this thing. I was interested at 200-300, over $350 I have zero interest.
[Android Head-Units] deeznutz1977:
U mean a reboot.... try again After the reboot it will work the 2nd time
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
That's why I said to PM her. She can give you a price. The unit itself may be within your 'ballpark' but shipping may put it over....

Again, ask her.

As far as the ones selling for $70, yea, something wrong there, I wouldn't touch it. Someone here is going through an issue with buying one that was "cheap" and hasn't heard back from the re-seller since he/she sent the $ out. The old saying applies: "If it looks too good to be true, it probably is"
[Android Head-Units] Ekki_221:
This app here should work:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.alviano.android.softbuttons

Regards,

Ekki
[Android Head-Units] coyttl:
Edit build.prop and add that line in a text editor. Save build.prop and then do a reboot.
[Android Head-Units] kingamra:
What is the gps connector on this unit? I have an onstar with a FAKRA connection that I was wondering if I can use...
[Android Head-Units] deeznutz1977:
Sorry I'm not sure of the kind I think it may be an sma ( not certain).

Fwiw with the antenna mounted outside I get. Around 3 to 4 foot accuracy..
[Android Head-Units] sformal:
Edit the /system/build.prop software, find the "qemu.hw.mainkeys=1" line then comment it by adding a "#" in front (easier if you want it back later) or remove it.

You can use Total Commander (file browser) or any specialized program...
[Android Head-Units] kingamra:
I am just doing some planning.. i had planned to remove my onstar on install and figure I have a gps antenna already mounted on the roof...

Look like this?

http://www.amphenolrf.com/products/mcx.asp?N=0&sid=54A73100CA7617F&

.... now if I can only figure out how to use the onstar mic that's in my headboard...

Thanks for help!
[Android Head-Units] Ekki_221:
very lame of Newsmy, also their Support:

"7. open the program tools, it will find the device, if windows need drivers, pls install driver first."

Update:

Universal Google ADB Driver finally works!

;)
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
Of course there is a way to connect Windows 7 and Window 8 devices to this box.

If you aren't familiar with dealing with non-native English speaking manufacturers and USB device issues, welcome to the frustration. I assure you however, it's possible.

I am using RockBatch 1.8 (it came with drivers as well) to flash this box almost daily with a windows machine.

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Oh yea. Found this. I guess I have a new hardware project:

[YOUTUBE]hgzI_2_rJv0[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Head-Units] Ekki_221:
I already found a solution and edited my post above
[Android Head-Units] Ekki_221:
Ok here a quick guide to help all newbies to remove the redundant soft Buttons conveniently in a safe way:

- Get the Google universal ADB Driver for Windows:

http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html

- Connect the Newsmy NU3001 to Computer and force the ADB-Driver (Windows device Manager).

- Get Kingo-Root:

http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root/download.htm

- Start Kingo-Root and root the Newsmy (Just takes a couple minutes)

- After reboot update the SU-binary

- Go to Playstore and get Root Soft Buttons:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.alviano.android.softbuttons

- Start the app on the Newsmy and choose the option to remove soft Buttons. This will automatically modify and mount the build.prop file (needs SU-Access for that).

- Reboot the Newsmy and voila: Buttons are gone forever!

- In case you want to reactivate the Buttons, just use the Soft Button app again and reboot.

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No Need for a launcher:

Recent Apps come up automatically when you keep the Newsmy home button pressed...

Greetings ,

Ekki
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Anyone figure out how to get ROOT back on 1.1x since the Kingo App isn't working for me?
[Android Head-Units] Ekki_221:
Kingo usually works with 1.1.x, must be another Problem with your unit..

Did you try Kingroot also?

These are two different programs (despite their similair Name).

.
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Whichever app that was linked on here since the beginning of time to fix the issues with ROOT, that's the one I used. Lol.

It's not working for me any longer. Had ROOT before the 1.1 update. Lost ROOT after applying 1.1 update. Plugged machine into my Win7 machine, ran the app. Said it was rooted. SuperSU tells me the binary needs updating and it fails every time.

Tried repeating the rooting procedure a few times. Same result.
[Android Head-Units] blacklistedcard:
Has anyone tried to compile and flash reds kernel? I'm successful at cross compiling, but when I use the tool and only select the kernel partition. It reports back that the kernel.img file can't be flashed.

What am I doing wrong? Does the Nu3001 have to be in boot loader mode for the tool to be able to flash the kernel.img file?
[Android Head-Units] toologic:
Hi all!

Can anyone help me to find an application that can send SMS through the SIM card into the 3G-modem?
[Android Head-Units] lngwca:
OK maybe someone can help me

Hooked up audio out to amp + sub. It gets audio but full band. (Voices)

Tried a line output converter. No signal.

Amp doesn't have a low pass filter.

Do I need a low pass filter inline. To just get 100hz or lower? I don't want voices out of woofer
[Android Head-Units] blinger:
Quoting myself, I have installed the nu5002 and the screen is fine with my polarised sunglasses.

Installed in a Honda GE Jazz/FIT and the double din fascia kit surrounds the 8inch screen nicely. I had to trim the back of the fascia and use longer screws to fit the unit behind the fascia. The screen is naturally angled up which is a good angle for driver and passenger viewing but it does expose it to direct sunlight which can be hard to see.

Playing with the unit today I made some observations (updated to 1.1.2)

-I connected the variable volume wire and activated it in the MCU but it doesn't appear to be working. Anyone has this working? Does it only work for certain apps? (Radio or music?)

-The radio is not attenuated when the navigation app gives a voice prompt. I set the nav volume higher than the radio and I can hear the voice over the radio just fine (although now the music/volumes differ to the radio volume now)

-radio does not mute/off when music or video is being played. But it does pause the other way around (pause music when the radio is turned on).

-hooked up the resistive steering wheel buttons and was able to change radio stations/song with "next media" and "previous media" buttons even with the radio/music player app (not music app) in the background. Haven't tried using the SWC with video apps yet. I also assigned volume keys and home key to my SWCs.

-bluetooth handsfree works as expected. iPhone contacts are synced to the people app in the unit.

-BT phone calls mute the radio and resumes radio when call ends. I have not checked if music behaves the same way yet.

Some questions

-RDS is not working yet but will RDS display the radio station AND the current song title playing?

-is it possible to design the BT app to trigger the paired phone's voice activation (siri or google)? I know the newsmy android unit has its own voice activation but using the phone would allow siri to read out new text messages in my iphone

-is there a SWC option to cycle between media like GPS,radio,music,video,AV?

-i heard of the problem with music not pausing when the car is off. There are fixes for this but can this problem be fixed in future updates?

So far I am liking this unit. The radio and BT apps are much nicer looking than my previous android unit. I hope the radio and music apps will be better integrated with future updates. Thank you all for your contributions to this thread. It has helped make my decision to get this unit and want to contribute back as much as i can :)

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Summer-Newsmy:
hello, we now have dual system carpad for ford focus.

Summer

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thanks for your feedback, we shall make our products better in the future, and will share update information with you.
[Android Head-Units] terenceyung:
unable to activate GPS

Dear all,

I just installed the unit on my Volkswagen Scirocco and it works well.

Just that I'm unable to activate the location service GPS.

Can someone confirm that your GPS location service can be enabled in the settings app. So that I could confirm its something to do with the installation.

Thank you.
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Yes. I can toggle on/off the location service in the settings.
[Android Head-Units] Summer-Newsmy:
hello friend,

This is summer from Newsmy, sales of Newsmy company,Please order directly from me, and the price of NU3001 is $339, 2GB nu3001 is $354, NU5002 is $355, NU5261 is $355. For over 2 units of carpad, there will have a discount. For more details, please contact summer:email: summer@newsmy-car.com skype:summer_352 QQ:272074814

Best Regard

Summer
[Android Head-Units] terenceyung:
Any idea why i can't enable the GPS location service? Seems like the hardware driver is not.installed or its disabled in some settings.

Appreciate any advice on how to get the GPS working.

Thank you
[Android Head-Units] Summer-Newsmy:
If you just want to update the system, no need to connect to computer, just follow below steps:

Please unzip the software, power on the headunit, and put the two file(MCU&ROM) into root of SD card, then carpad will remind you to update the system, then follow the remind. After complete the update work, please restart the carpad.
[Android Head-Units] blacklistedcard:
I guess nobody has compiled Red's kernel and just updated their units? I have added some additional governors and I/O schedulers to the kernel. Wanted to try it out.

Any suggestions on just flashing the kernel?
[Android Head-Units] welshblob:
Hi Summer, glad you've joined. I think you mean these models;

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Ford-Android-Car-DVD-player/1422130_258300602.html

As you say those are dual, WinCE and Android. Am I correct in saying these use the same Android box as the NU3001? Also if they do use the same Android box then are these using the same Android build and MCU?
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
The Kernel doesn't reside in the standard kernel partition on these devices. It's flashed/integrated into the Recovery and System partitions. You will need to build the full system, and use the Rockdev tool to create an update.img.

I've as of yet been unable to build a full & complete working system from scratch. I am having trouble with the boot.img and recovery.img portions of that update process. If I use the boot.img and recovery.img from a good system (amplified or Newsymy) I can boot into a /system that I've created. Still pulling my hair out over this part.

The good news: I tinkered with my SWC adapter again and got my SWC to work (well, mostly).

The even better news: With the process described above, I have now been able to get AOKP to fully boot on this device. There is still a lot broken and isn't nearly ready for daily use, but I'm getting closer.
[Android Head-Units] blinger:
Came across a problem when I turned on the unit today. Could only get sound from Radio and bluetooth, no sound from music or video. The sound settings were fine. Anyone experience this? Hopefully it fixes itself after the next restart but its not a great start.

EDIT: my bad. The problem was caused by me turning off the car while I was on a phone call via the BT app. The sound was muted since the restart as it mustve thought I was still on the phone call. Fixed it by making a phone call and hanging up.
[Android Head-Units] welshblob:
That's interesting, I have a couple of broken Jogglers I keep meaning to have a look at to try and create a working one. If this is just as simple as driving some micro switches then it maybe easier to implement this via the SWC via a resistive ladder rather than via the USB assuming we have the right controls on the SWC to assign them to.

Also as a bare minimum rotary type commander without the lateral / vertical movement of the knob itself then a fixed mouse with a scroll wheel would suffice.

Anyway it got me thinking and googling as I can see this type of control being more useful whilst driving rather than my wobbly hand;

Griffin Powermate USB and Bluetooth versions available - doubt there is native support for Android and just seems to be rotary control and click but is fairly cheap. Designed for PC use mainly.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Technology-PowerMate-NA16029-Controller/dp/B003VWU2WA

Space Navigator - Not cheap and designed for CAD type applications. Not quite sure if this is rotary or just a joystick type device. Doubt there is native support for Android

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0TPXJTJ8PGMBVK5A0VX2

Contour Design - Not cheap and doubt there is native support for Android.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Contour-Des...qid=1420375428&sr=1-2&keywords=contour+design

Sony RMX6S Hi-Band Infra-Red Remote Commander - Infra red but I've seen some convert it to USB. I would expect this to be designed to be mounted in a car.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Hi-Band-Infra-Red-Remote-Commander/dp/B00006OAHA

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Did you get any further with that theme. I'm just waiting for an HDMI adapter to arrive so I can start applying themes and stuff from the comfort of my house!

Are you going to make it downloadable and will it be easy to edit?
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
The guy who posted that video has a blog about his car here:

http://uk-mkivs.net/topic/100705-a-hippo-bag/page-40

At around page 40 he starts talking about the iDrive controller and his mods. I'm interested, but not nearly as much as I was prior to seeing how much internal work was required. Your idea of mapping to resistive controls is interesting, but someone would need to get one of these things (I searched E-bay - plenty of them avail, with a variety of models/styles). And play with the internal circuit board. My early guess is that this is driven by some type of proprietary bus (CAN maybe?) and not a resistive ladder like we'd need.

I've explored the Griffin Powermate and the SpaceNavigator. The griffin for sure has rudimentary Android support. I think I saw some discussion on Android support for the SpaceNavigator, but I lost interest :) (the space navigator twists, but doesn't fully rotate).

I also saw the Contour stuff, but never could find any real information on it. The Sony being IR is probably not a solution for us?

There is also this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANRRZCG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Which I did buy, and it does work. However, it's mapped to the Media volume (which would make sense for Android). The stock rom implements a separate volume intent. So the fusion is not useful yet. Once we get a little deeper into development, It should be rather easy to tie the two intents together.

For those interest is some pretty interesting hardware mods & add ons, I would suggest checking out these links:

http://www.u-hid.com/home/index.php Will allow you take up to 50 switch inputs and convert to USB/Keyboard controls

http://www.rcjoycon.com/default/ A variety of SWC to USB adapters. Including multi-input resistive and digital.
[Android Head-Units] Summer-Newsmy:
yes,it is this model, the android box of dual system different from pure android (NU3001)
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Got my rear view camera installed yesterday.

Sadly it does not work as it should be. When putting gear in reverse it should automatically view reverse camera image. It worked 2 times but after that, it doesn't anymore.

I've tested with 12v multimeter to check if there was 12v on the REVERSE cable when putted in reverse. It has 12v so that is not the problem.

When I manually open the "backdraft" app it shows a blank image. But when I put it in reverse I have an image..

So it works manually, not automatically. Or the connector of the H/U has a malfunction..

Anyone else experienced this?
[Android Head-Units] horn34:
Can Summer or someone else confirm the number of pre-amp outputs on the different versions of this unit? From everything I've read in this thread, they only have one set of pre-amp outs.
[Android Head-Units] dachny:
i am bay 2gb andriod standalone box for dualsystem... and flash it using rockchip tool 1.1.1 firmware for pure android... its work fine with nu3001... no problem...
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
You are right. one set of pre-amp output. Signal comes from the front channels.

See the wiki for this information.
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Can anyone check their device ver 1.1x to see if SuperSU is now a "System app"? I am unable to uninstall SuperSU on the device. I am only offered to "Uninstall Updates" and can't remove the SuperSU app.

I still can't get ROOT back on the device. So, I'm wondering if now they changed SuperSU to a system app and I actually have two conflicting versions on my device. The one SuperSU I installed pre-1.1x and now a SuperSU that they made a System App after 1.1x

I'm running out of ideas here as to why I can't get ROOT back after updating.

Without ROOT on the device, none of the enhancements work (Viper4Android - Xposed, etc) and it's killing my use of the device. :(
[Android Head-Units] welshblob:
Hi, thats interesting, did you also update the MCU? Whats the model number of the dual system you have?
[Android Head-Units] horn34:
Thanks, I saw the wiki and it only mentions the NU3001. I wanted to check to see if any of the other units (listed above by Summer) have more than one set of pre-amp outs.

Is anyone using this successfully with multiple amps? I was thinking a Scosche SLC4 Speaker Level Converter might work.

http://www.amazon.com/Scosche-SLC4-Speaker-Level-Converter/dp/B000BFL52Q
[Android Head-Units] dachny:
i am buy this box

2-din.ru / product / android-box-carpad-ii-compass /

because the Russian ruble collapsed 5500RUB was a good price .. about $ 80

I do not know for that kind of dualsystem it targeted ..

but it have applications to switch to windows

mcu I am flashed to version 31
[Android Head-Units] welshblob:
Oh so that's just the android box, what are you planning on connecting it to?

I think this is the first place I've seen just selling the box.