yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] Psy87:
That's no good solution to me. The battery isn't the best and additional consumption won't get me through a day in standby.

My thoughts are, that the usb stick is too slow. That's why I'm asking how you all store your music. Poweramp has the feature to have its own library and media index, but I don't like the app much.

Maybe I can index media from the stick one time and freeze media scanner afterwards, to keep the state. And if I add some stuff I can trigger manually.
[Android Head-Units] Dream Reality Syndrome:
I'm using a 128gb ssd and an iPod Classic and I don't see any time lost in scanning. Are you using Poweramp as your main music player? If so, there is an option to tick off "Auto-scan" under Settings>Folders and Library
[Android Head-Units] Psy87:
How do you attach your iPod? Volume mode? I use Poweramp, but I want to use some different player, without this option and its own library. Could you test your ssd with a different app? How many songs do you have stored?

I suppose the ssd has higher read and write rates than my usb stick...
[Android Head-Units] toologic:
full version CarPad-III_update_v1.3.6_2.5G_user_data_zh.img.7z (607mb)

short version - CarPad-II_update_v1.3.6_zh.img.7z (269mb)
[Android Head-Units] mureren71:
Full version link is wrong :)

Maybe you could also post the changelog here?
[Android Head-Units] toologic:
I corrected it, excuse me.

Change log is absent
[Android Head-Units] j3room3:
Hi everybody, i just bought the NR5261 and it's just perfect except one thing:

When my unit is in standby mode, my button backlight keep on.

Have you some ideas to solve this ?

ps : sorry for my poor english, I am french.
[Android Head-Units] rendl:
Well it kind of makes sense that the button backlight stays on, doesn't it? How else would you find the button in the dark? I assume you connected the illumination wire to 12V and that you are not using a CAN interface, correct?. By the way: you can adjust the brightness of the backlight.

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[Android Head-Units] j3room3:
For me it doesn't make sense because i'm not in the car when my HU is in standby mode and when i come back, i just turn the key and the HU start .

No, I use the CAN interface, i just plugged it.

I can't ajust the brightness in "Update Setting" application, it doesn't work.
[Android Head-Units] petros3:
Hi. What improvements have been done in this version?

CarPad-II_update_v1.3.6.
[Android Head-Units] kingamra:
Anyone planning an order in us anytime soon? Would love to piggyback orders... Someone stole my damn android box out of my glove... left the hu.. dumb asses...

Wasn't someone reselling in us also? Been away from thread for a while... life got in the way...
[Android Head-Units] rendl:
I see. Mine is not on CAN-bus and I connected illumination wire (which controls button backlight) to 12V ignition. When my device is on standby with key/ ignition off thge backlight is also off. Maybe that helps you. Or someone who has the CAN interface can explain, maybe it is configurable. And by the way: why does the brightness adjustment not work? On my NU3001 in the setting app I use the blue ( B ) key to adjust brightness, which works well
[Android Head-Units] e.sjolund:
Android volume control update

Hi guys!

So, I´ve been using my homemade Arduino controlled audio + subwoofer controller for a while and I want to share my thoughts for anyone who is considering to make one. I´ve also uploaded a video to Youtube so you guys can see it in action.

Thoughts so far:

The controller works really great! When you finally get it set up correctly it´s works like a charm. The only problems I´ve had is minor issues regarding the code and some hardware. The biggest "problem" that had occurred is that i think the optocouplers sink current when their not in use. This causes the total resistance to increase/ disabling the SWC?

I have not yet had the opportunity to confirm this or not, but a solution would be to use the second "KEY2" wire on the headunit instead of parallel connecting the Arduino controller and the SWC. Another option would to try to add pulldown resistors... The other "problem" is that the debounce on the switching between volume and subwoofer is way to low! (Did I even add one??) So that needs to be corrected, but overall Im really pleased with the results!!

Youtube link:

https://youtu.be/lEmGLpuL3_c

Also, a request/question; Is there a way to disable the volume slider? I find it annoying that the slider shows every time I adjust the volume? Can´t it just pop up if the slider key is pushed? I´ve search around, but can´t find an answer...

Lastly, I´m having odd behavior with the unit when it comes to turning on from standby. Sometimes the unit will shut completely off, then reboot on power (even if I select the "never shut off" option in the MCU settings). Other times it will turn on for like a second, then the screen goes black and I have to manually tap the screen to turn it on.

I am using a lot of different xposed modules, but isn´t the on/off procedure done in the MCU??

Thanks :)
[Android Head-Units] Bokomaru:
Sorry your device got stolen, I imagine it'll end up in the garbage somewhere since nobody will have a clue what to do with it. You might want to make sure any accounts that were connected with it get their passwords changed.

I was reselling in the US for a while, but I haven't ordered more since I've been so busy. I never did resell the Android boxes though, they wouldn't offer a discount unless I bought 100 of them.
[Android Head-Units] -=Jeff=-:
Intrigued by this.. Where are the details at for this? I really like it

EDIT: Found your post

EDIT2: Do you have a specific parts list?
[Android Head-Units] mureren71:
I believe it is only the models with touch capacitive "buttons" that's able to adjust brightness.

Also, on NR models, those with touch capacitive "buttons" can adjust colour, while those with physical buttons/knobs are not able to do this!

On my 2008 Skoda Superb, the ignition wire is not connected. Signals are run through CAN-bus. My device turns off the backlight when entering standby, and this is not configurable so far as i can see!
[Android Head-Units] j3room3:
Thank for your feedback, i don't understand why it don't work for me.

Edit: I haven't ignition wire in my connector, just 2 +12V constant.

Maybe this is the problem ?
[Android Head-Units] Psy87:
Anybody using a 128 GB SD card? Since some 64 GB SDXC cards are working, maybe a 128 GB does as well? :)
[Android Head-Units] e.sjolund:
Thanks mate. Here´s a crude parts list:

Arduino Nano v3

DS1807

lm7805

2x 817 optocouplers

2x 220 (R3/4)

4k7 (Resistor of choice, its for the SWC) (R2)

4k2 (Resistor of choice, its for the SWC) (R1)

3x 150 (R5/6/8)

Most of the component excluding the Arduino and the digital pot (DS1807) was savaged from old electronics.

Good luck and let me know if you make one :)

EDIT: Made some improvement to the PCB, including adding the option for a Photoresistor (For auto dimming. My cars illumination sensor does not work properly). Also changed the setup for the optocouplers. So now their in a lather type of configuration. Rerouted and made two version. One with a common anode and one with a common cathode (for the RBG). Also added a parts list. Arduino code for the new version will be available as soon as I got the chance to finish and test it.
[Android Head-Units] scubee:
i should be able to use this with the NR3001 yea?
[Android Head-Units] pawcu:
Is anyone else experience issues when trying to search this thread? I am getting an error :(

I am trying to see if anyone has any issues with the radio app? I am running mcu v52 and xdauto v 1.1.6d

It was working in mcu v40 and xdauto 1.1.6c2

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] rendl:
What kind of issues in the radio app? Makes it hard to compare if you are not giving any details.

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[Android Head-Units] pawcu:
You are right sorry my bad. Basically I get static on all the saved channels I had. Moreover when i try to search using the next and previous arrows, the frequency appears to remain the same
[Android Head-Units] rendl:
No problem. That is an easy one. I had this issue too when I updated to xdauto from..c to ...d version.

You need to go to settings of radio app select newly introduced ITU region then probably restart radio and sure it will work again.

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[Android Head-Units] pawcu:
Thanks Ill try it out tonight :)

Cheers man and good day! :)
[Android Head-Units] htc-rocks:
Hi,

I have the CAN bus interface in my VW golf settup.

If you want to be able to control brightness in the "update settings" app (i.e make it so the button are only illuminated and the screen dims when the headlights are turned on) you need to unplug the illumination wire completely.

It seems a bit counter intuitive I know but if the illumination wire is connected the head units acts as if the headlights are always on. If the illumination wire is completely disconnected then that's when the head unit illumination will change behavior depending on the status of the headlights.

Sorry if this isn't what you were asking...
[Android Head-Units] j3room3:
Yes, it's exactly what i am asking :)

I'll test this week end.

Thanks for your help.
[Android Head-Units] supremekizzle:
My unit is dying I think. It may be the cold weather (-6 in MN) but while I was driving my unit randomly rebooted, got to "xdauto" then shut off. I unplugged the box and re-plugged it in and it booted up fine to the home screen, however, touch doesn't work at all now. Nu5002. Anyone else have similar issues?
[Android Head-Units] Bokomaru:
When I think of cold weather issues with electronics I always suspect brittle and insecure wiring connections. Could be inside the unit or outside, but it's worth checking your wiring.
[Android Head-Units] B-Hard:
Does this thing solve the issue when the bass is sometimes too strong and sometimes too low?

I have an own amplifier and Subwoofer installed beside the original Mazda Bose speakers...

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[Android Head-Units] supremekizzle:
Any and all wiring was soldered. This is the second issue now, first one being flickering screen that seemed to work itself out.
[Android Head-Units] iHarry:
My unit is working fine at -33ºC. Only screen colors have changed :D
[Android Head-Units] scubee:
i just installed the NR3001... and i just read on wiki theres no output for the subwoofer? my sounds just went flat. any one figured that one out yet?
[Android Head-Units] Bonsario:
Hi just received my NR5261 for my VW CC. Everything works good except two things:

- my original rear view camera doesnt work. I found out that I need an adapter, but you can buy two different. Which one is the one I need?

http://g04.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1XUgz...nt-to-font-b-CVBS-b-font-AV-Signal-font-b.jpg

http://www.exclusivecarauto.com/IMAGES/pad3origcam2.jpg

- my original VW Sound does not work as it does with the RNS510 before. The bass is very weak, how can I solve this problem?

Thanks in advance!
[Android Head-Units] mureren71:
I bought the one from the exclusivecarauto link. My camrea works, but is not in colour, and there is some flickering too. This is because the original camera is RGB, and the inputs on the NR5261 are RCA. Supposedly, in the stock MCU/ROM versions, there is an option in the MCU app for "RGB Camera", but i have yet to test this out!

(must do so soon....)

Solution to your other problem: Viper4Android
[Android Head-Units] Bonsario:
Hi Thomas,

many thanks! Could you just test it, before I would order the adapter cable?

Would be great!

Best regards
[Android Head-Units] estresao:
Hi guys,

First of all thanks for your effort, I'm using xdAuto in my VW T5 California and I love it.

I'd like to make some minor changes suitable for VW T5 Californias (or maybe for VW T5/6 in general) like doors app's picture and so on. Initially some "cosmetic" changes. Despite I know I don't need to download the source code for those changes, but I'd like to play in a future with some more stuff and learn about that.

I've got a question, I'm getting the repository using repo init -u github.com/Nu3001/platform_manifest.git -b master .... is that the good one to compile xdAuto? If so, bearing in mind this is also the stock firmware, should I do something specific to compile xdAuto?

Thanks a lot in advance
[Android Head-Units] e.sjolund:
You sure you got the NR- and not the NU-3001? The NRxxx series does have a subwoofer output, along with outputs for the front and rear. The only drawback to the subwoofer output is that its only mono, and a single channel. You can also not adjust the subwoofers output frequency. My best advice is just to use the front/rear outputs and define the frequency you want on your amp (That´s what I did).

You can use Viper4Android to adjust the sound (equalizer).

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Newsmy_CarPad/Viper4Android
[Android Head-Units] scubee:
yea its connected up.. but its like.... weak?

also summer gave me a update.rar to change the bootlogo i copied it to my thumbdrive, plug it into the port and restarted to no avail though.. any advice on that? i watched the youtube on the updating..but my unit is already wired into my car.
[Android Head-Units] e.sjolund:
So the signal is in general weak? Perhaps you can adjust the sensitivity on your amp? The output of the unit should correspond to the volume level, so not much to do about that??

Update.rar? As in MCU update? The "Update.rar" has to be located on the internal SD-Card. Just use file explorer and copy "Update.rar" file to the root of the SD-Card.

Did Summer make a boot logo for you? Or how did that play out?
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
You should ask on the xdAuto thread http://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/xdauto-rom-newsmy-carpad-t3266694

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Adjust the gain on your amp, there are many guides out there on how to to do this.
[Android Head-Units] scubee:
ok sorted out the AMP somewhat. anyone had issues running rocket player? it keeps closing the moment i open it.

the update.rar? haha i placed the file in the internal sd card. restarted the device but doesnt seem to load though.. is there some button im suppose to press and hold for it to initiate?

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Great just bloodie great. Extracted the update img file that summer provided and now the whole unit is bricked. It's stuck at the android boot logo now. Summer stopped responding as well. Anyone can assist?
[Android Head-Units] Psy87:
Solved everything for me: Upgraded to a Sandisk Ultra 128 GB SDXC MicroSD Card with SD adapter. No skipping music, no media scanner indexing all the time :good:

BTW: Found a great music player: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kodarkooperativet.blackplayerfree
[Android Head-Units] e.sjolund:
I have no experience with rocket player, might be some compatibility issues?

You should not have extracted the rar file, just gone to the MCU settings app and gone to "Check for update".

Try to download the ADB driver and search around for how to use ADB to reflash or/and push files like ROMs etc.

Hopefully you just messed with the rom and not the MCU. Recon it´s easier to reflash the ROM than the MCU.

Here´s to get you started:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1853159

Good luck :)
[Android Head-Units] scubee:
thanks man.

still sweating from sitting in the damn car. managed to flashed the 1.3.6 rom and im happy to say its ALIVE!

couple of stumbling blocks. thought i just share for fellow android noobs like me.

1.dont panic if you dont see the usb being recognised as you plug into the computer. it needs to enter the 'burn' mode.

1. plug usb into computer and into the otg port (thats the one in blue)

2. load image file into the RKBATCHTOOL

3.power off the unit and on. and place five fingers once you see the logo. screen will go black and it will go into the 'burn' mode. computer should pick up the usb now.

2.install drivers for the usb.

3. using the rkbatchtool it should show 1 connected device in green.

4.click upgrade and wait.

unit will reboot.

power off and on again

and tada its alive!!
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Poweramp Alpha released - better sound

Just a quick heads up to everyone; Poweramp has an "alpha" build out. I didn't want to mention anything until they had released a few versions of the "Alpha". I've been using it in my H/U for a few iterations now without any issues. However, what works fine for me, may not work fine for you. So, don't come screaming at me if you install it and it blows up or something.

Keep in mind that once you upgrade to the Alpha version, apparently you can not go back to the "solid" build without un-installing everything thereby losing all your settings, etc.

The new build is great. It has a built in music visualizer now that automatically kicks on after a few seconds of a track change (You can disable it if you want). I've also noticed superior bass output and overall better depth of sound while using this Alpha version and V4A. There is something called a "SoX high quality sampler" with a few different presets buried in the settings that you can play with that changes the music output greatly over the previous version.

If you had V4A and Poweramp playing nicely before, just install this Alpha build and everything should still work. Your settings and tweaks will be carried over from the "solid" build to the Alpha.

No one has heard back from Summer regarding the current discounts available for the new H/U?
[Android Head-Units] orangekid:
I have, will paste the email when I get to a computer today.

Not a great price...
[Android Head-Units] orangekid:
Ok,

Her first quote to me:

Hello,

Below is quotation for NU3001-01-H-H0:

Unit price is $311

Shipping cost by DHL s $80

Totally $391

For payment terms, we accept TT, paypal, western union etc.

Looking forward to your comments!

Thanks & Best Regard

Summer XU

My reply to her:

Summer,

Thanks!

From aliexpress it comes to $287 plus $56 shipping via EMS, total $343.

I was hoping you'd be at about that price, also someone on XDA said you might discount a little for developers.

Would you be able to price match that one at least at all and go like _$340 shipped?

and her reply to me:

Hello ,

Our price already have a discount. We would like to give you $10.

Final price is $381.

For the record, this is what I was referencing on trying to get her to match.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newm...58.html?spm=2114.13010208.99999999.262.90MW1Z

So I don't know, I gues $381 is a decent price, but I hoped they'd be willing to offer better discounts, also that shipping seems crazy high to me.

I don't know if we have multiple people email her if that would change anything etc.
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
Are we talking NU or NR? You are quoting NU stuff, I think [MENTION=3159413]usafle[/MENTION] was referencing NR series. I also get very confused with their seller listings. Not sure if that is ACTUALLY Newsmy. Try this link?

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/2-din-Carpad-II/1422130_258264055.html
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Yup, you are correct, looking for whatever "discount" pricing she is giving out on the NEW H/U. Not the old one, which I have. I'm all confused about which model is which NU/NR, etc..etc...

But, from the looks of her reply, it seems her "discount" on whatever item she is offering up, isn't much of a discount at all. So much for that. [MENTION=1698146]orangekid[/MENTION], thanks for posting her replies, etc. That was informative. Saves a bunch of users from contacting her for the "discount" when that's the best she can do.
[Android Head-Units] orangekid:
Oh man this NR / NU etc stuff is so confusing, and the listings on AliExpress do not help us at all because most of them do not specify.

We should try to search these out and post the currently best priced ones.

Also, just to clarify, all the ones on AliExpress start with NU, I don't see anything NR.

What is exactly the differences? I saw the Wiki but I don't get what the actual difference is here?
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
The new units are a "all in one" setup. Whereas the older models, the Screen sat in your dashboard connected by a long firewire cable to the Android "Brain". Which (in my case) leads to much interference and screen flickering at times. Now everything is in the "screen" that sits in your dashboard, like a conventional H/U.

Also the new units now finally have a dedicated Sub Out line and 5.1 speaker set up support.
[Android Head-Units] orangekid:
But if you look at what she is quoting me and the link I showed, those are all the new H/U versions right?

Or does the NR/NU designation mean anything regarding what you're saying?
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
[MENTION=2190016]Zaphod-Beeblebrox[/MENTION] help? LoL
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
The NU models are the 'old ones'. The NR are the new ones.

As [MENTION=3159413]usafle[/MENTION] stated, the biggest difference is the NU has an external brain, the NR has it integrated into the HU. The integrated ones also come with 32GB Flash, but no SD (I believe). NU will be easier to flash/upgrade (can do it connected to PC via USB) - NR would require to either pull the unit, or take a laptop to the vehicle.

Once TWRP is installed on NR, you can do the upgrades pretty easily on the device, but using RKbatchtool and recovering from problems will require a little more effort.
[Android Head-Units] orangekid:
[MENTION=2190016]Zaphod-Beeblebrox[/MENTION]

Wow thank you for detailed response.

How about getting 3G/LTE (US) to work on either of these, does one do any better than the other?

Also, what about 5.1 out? Is it true that even the latest NU models do not do 5.1?
[Android Head-Units] Dream Reality Syndrome:
Your posted link is a different seller I believe.

And who you want is

Original product http://s.aliexpress.com/zuauAR7z

New unit http://s.aliexpress.com/I3iIVNrM
[Android Head-Units] orangekid:
Ok good, now we're getting somewhere.

Do you know if the onboard 3G slot will work on US carriers for high speed? Or any way to get it to do so?

edit:

How about this one for $355 shipped?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newm...451318400_6151&spm=2114.01020208.3.117.Qvol0n
[Android Head-Units] Kasush:
There is no SIM slot. You need to use a USB dongle for cellular data.

The item you linked is an NU3001 which is the CarPad II model. It has an in dash head unit and a separate Android box. The differences are in the 2 piece design and the onboard storage. Additionally, the NR series, or CarPad III, has an optional 5.1 connection which the NU series does not.
[Android Head-Units] orangekid:
The one I linked is the NR model, The first description says "NU" but the details say NR and shows the specs/pics for NR.

Also, the specs say 3G etc. so I thought it had a SIM slot, no?
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
If it is a $30 price difference, I would order directly from Newsmy and have a warranty plus whatever they call tech support.

Have seen issues from folks buying from a 3rd party seller and then thinking they could take the issue to Newsmy and expect them to resolve the issue. Just know what you are getting into ahead of time and that will help set proper expectations.

That one you listed is a Frankenstein description co training parts of the details from not the NU and newer NR model. If the description is confusing like that, you should contact the seller and verify specs prior to a purchase.

What Summer is telling you for pricing is what I paid when I got my unit almost 9 months ago, and only the upgraded(2gb Ram) NU3001 model was available. The shipping isn't that expensive to the US. Pretty standard for the size of the box it comes in.

We can't keep answering for you "which one should I get". The responsibility has to be yours to go cheap as possible and perhaps have an issue with what you get matching what you wanted(and keep in mind the cost to ship it back). Or, buy directly from Newsmy, for a few extra $'s, but get what you are paying for.