yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] Tuatara:
Yeah ... that's the use case I mentioned (replacing the head unit itself), but maybe I wasn't the clearest about my meaning - removing the entire audio pathway from going into the head unit (i.e. not using the head unit at all for audio).

If you don't use the audio features on the head unit, then (correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe) you're going to be losing the Bluetooth Headset audio capabilities (i.e. phone call support), and the radio support. This, along with the (inevitable) differences in the audio switching, since the MCU performs the final output audio switching (and level correction) within the head unit. But in counter-point ... the audio output quality will be as good as your external devices.

I don't use the audio out, so I haven't noticed any issues - although since I may look into a (small) powered subwoofer (with built-in cross-over placed under a seat) to provide a bit more bass, I might (need to) see if there is anything which can be done to improve the noise floor on the output. Generally grounding is the best first point of attack, followed closely by shielding (of the analog audio lines & output amp) - exactly as alaninsitges said.
[Android Head-Units] x5nder:
Has anyone been successful in getting a USB webcam to work with a dashcam Android app on this head unit?
[Android Head-Units] janla:
First of all - many thanks for detailed answers.

OK I have performed connection test on AB with third sim card from other operator and for the third time got the same result - after aplying PIN - No connection nor carrier indicator on the status bar.

The same modem and card works perfect on mu laptop.

I suppose there is an issue with the device/software as other people also reported problems with some huawei 3g dongles.

ok. useragent show (Android 4.4.2; Nexus 7 Build/KOT40H) - this is as expected

however, when following your advice i tried to install app from chrome

it say that there is no compatible device to install app on

on the list of my devices it show: "Newsmy CarPad-II-P" instead.

the link to the app is here:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackberry.blend

here is the content of my animation desc.txt file:

800 480 30

p 1 0 selen

do you have an idea how it should look?

CWM - tested with usb mouse only (out od HU) seems usable (mean great! :good:)

I hope nex update (upcomming?) will be made via CWM in the update only mode (no wipe).

Regards
[Android Head-Units] blacklistedcard:
I'll try the swipe action and let you know.
[Android Head-Units] kingamra:
http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?5645-USB-webcams-and-skype-on-the-RK3188

Looks like there is some compatibility with c270 and Microsoft HD webcam (audio > video). .. i was going to order one when I got the harness etc but forgot (sorry) ... I'm going to try to get my install done this week and I'll order one and post results ...

I believe it was [MENTION=262851]ekki[/MENTION] that did a nice how-to for a usb mic (google now etc)... personally Id like to get hangouts to work... it's in this thread many pages ago...
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
I added a link to your Viper set up in the wiki under tutorials a while ago.

I also converted a video to a bootanimation for Mazda, but it's 26.1MB so I need to find a place to put it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbXCyUQo3qw
[Android Head-Units] horn34:
We should really just start creating torrents for all these shared files so people don't have to host them or rely on free hosting sites. Many people don't remember that the bit torrent protocol was initially used for sharing stuff besides porn and movies (like freeware).
[Android Head-Units] wacko37:
I can help here, i have a NAS @ home that runs 24x7, would be more than happy to seed such torrents full time. I have uploaded many torrents to various private trackers, but not sure what i would need to put in the "tracker Properties" section which would normally be a link the private tracker so im guessing it would need to be a link on the wiki page?
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Yes, I know you did and, thank you. I'm going to try and "clean" up the installation post and make it more clear today or tomorrow.

Let me know when you make one for a Honda CRZ :)

Wait.... WHAT? You mean Bit Torrents were originally purposed for that and NOT Blu-Ray Rips and Pr0n?!?!? Wow ;)

Two things on this, First: I have built myself a HTPC in a HTPC case and I've run out of room for HD Bays. They are almost all filled up. I'm contemplating building a NAS for myself as I need more storage. If I could bend your ear on some suggestions (via PM of course as to not clutter up this thread) I'd appreciate it.

Second, I have a Seedbox subscription that I use for all my private trackers. But now that [MENTION=4116589]horn34[/MENTION] has mentioned that the BT protocol should be used for sharing files other then what I have on there (lol) maybe I could assist with that? I'd have to see if I can "host" files on there or if it's just for my own personal use.

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I've got Xposed Framework running with a few modules on my H/U. I don't have any issues selecting or unselecting any of the modules. Strange.
[Android Head-Units] c5vette211:
I am trying to hook up an ELM327 OBD unit and the head unit will not recognize the USB version ELM327. Anyone have any ideas? I hook it up and sometimes it asks what program i want to open with, and then the torque app does not see the device. I switched the torque app to recognize USB and set the rate to different amounts to see if that was the issue, but nothing. It may be an issue with the torque app but I downloaded USB diagnostic app and nothing happens when I run it. I have a NU3001-h running stock kernel and amplified ROM.
[Android Head-Units] x5nder:
The C270 works as a mic, but it doesn't work as a camera -- or at least, not if you connect it directly to the USB or USB OTG. Perhaps with a powered hub, but I won't be going down that route (returning the webcam today).
[Android Head-Units] -=Jeff=-:
How bad is the noise from the Unit? I have not gotten to install it yet, but if this is a possibility, then I will need to look into using my USB-DAC
[Android Head-Units] bockywocky:
Thank you Khael !!

Could you tell me where this FILES folder is located?

is this: /internal_sd/Android/data/com.tomtom.gplay.navapp/files/

or did it created a TOMTOM folder directly on your internal_sd ?

See also P.M.
[Android Head-Units] Khael:
Hello guys,

i disabled the pin, changed my e1820 option to modem only (disabling cdrom and sdcard-> "AT^U2DIAG=0" command).

I also set apn (AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","tre.it).

But my HU doesn't work.

No signal shown, no sms working, research network doesn't works and can't set APN.

Do u have any suggestion?

I try also USB host and otg port.

No other device connected.

May i try to check something with the terminal?

thanks in advance

Khael
[Android Head-Units] janla:
Try this:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.draisberghof.pppwidget2

mine E173 works only with it.
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Nice work! :) I will try the ROM soon.

Working on something else right now that makes your Lollipop theme unnecessary ;) Still struggling with getting some hardware to work.
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
CWM on my current (debloated) 4.4.2 install? Sure.

1. Install CWM recovery.img in my current install

2. Backup with CWM (Does touchscreen work? Or do I need HW buttons to maneuver?)

3. Install your 1.1.4 since that version already has CWM (and 3 GB partition size).

4. restore backup.

I'll let you know if I succeeded.

Drivers:

I'm watching and reading lots of information over here:

http://crewrktablets.arctablet.com/?p=4316

http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/crewrktablets-rk3188-entwicklung-customroms-development-croms/

I only got wifi to work. No bluetooth HDMI. The ROM is also very slow, can't figure out what the reason is.

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Look on my FTP in part "11. Test Files". I've putted the 2 update.img field overthrew (based on 1.1.2) and the extracted bonovoapps.

You will need BonovoMCU.app for the 2 hour timeout adjust. I'm just not sure if which one you will need from the 2 imgs.. But I thought it was the "update_for_test_radio" version.
[Android Head-Units] Tuatara:
Yes please. That would help a lot in determining if we can backup/restore using ClockworkMod across partition, build.prop configuration and ROM/Kernel changes. If that works reliably, we have a solid upgrade procedure in place.

Touchscreen does work. You need to perform SWIPE actions [ UP(up)/DOWN(down)/SELECT(left)/CANCEL(right) ]

Keyboard and mouse also work, but I've had a report that the physical buttons do not. Unfortunately, I don't think I can easily fix this.

Yes. That is where I got the compiled ClockworkMod 'core' built by Oma from. Finless on arctablet also had a wealth of information for RK3188, and with some more research I was able to get everything working. I'm still following development there.

Bluetooth is a customized implementation, separating the headset and audio profiles into two different bluetooth connections/chips. It may be difficult to get this going.

Similarly, the HDMI output - while the HDMI should be possible to get working, the Thine HDMI over firewire communications is again something customized.

I have not looked into building a custom kernel, or AKOP/ASOP project at all ... my priorities have been geared towards functionality and backup/restore first. Plus I just want the head unit to finally be in my car! :D

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Thanks man! I'll hopefully find some time to work on it again tonight, and tear apart the ROM to see what files/interfaces have changed.

Do you personally know if the timeout is working/functional? Which MCU version have you determined is working with the updated app?
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Ok, I know how the touchscreen functions work :) Thanks.

I will install and let you know tomorrow (it's 00:38 AM over here)

HDMI should be easier then the bluetooth. HDMI can be seen as a "connected external monitor". Only problem would be the audio then.

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Can't really tell because I did not tested it myself. Haven't had the chance yet since I've got a new car and my wife takes the car with the NU3001.

A few pages back someone else took a picture of the changed MCU app. But I don't know if he tested/changed anything.
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
I remember that post and they said the options were in the interface only, they didn't actually do anything.
[Android Head-Units] janla:
Many Thanks! Actually I omitted playstore issue by side-loading the apk. The problem now is that BBBlend apk also do not recognise device as compatible. Below is the link to this apk file:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4pv9H0oXNs4SHFtN1gxSzYxbHc/view?usp=sharing

Indeed, Google was very helpful and bring me back to xda resources :).

Below is a link to the tutorial by momo.martinovic (thanks) about configuring bootanimation.zip and content of desc.txt if anyone need.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1560836
[Android Head-Units] db2boy:
Thanks for clarifying :)

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How are people finding the wifi signal / strength when installed in vehicle? Mine is horrendous! Parked outside my garage with wifi extender serving the garage the unit barely registers 0.3 M, my phone in similar position maintains 20 M on the same wifi connection. I assume the wifi chip is in the android box and moved it out of the glove box on top of dash but no better. Aside from being buried in the vehicle (but my phone was in similar place(s)) what gives? Are the wifi chips used in the unit dubious quality?
[Android Head-Units] :
Tuatara Carpad II ROM

can i install this using sd card or will that break my carpad ii
[Android Head-Units] blacklistedcard:
Does anyone know the limit of the serial connection between the MCU and the Android box. The RDS driver for the radio goes through the serial connection.. Seems to be a lot of information traveling on that serial connection.

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The WiFi is garbage. Not even N. It does the job, but its slow....
[Android Head-Units] toologic:
[MENTION=260727]Tuatara[/MENTION]

a few notes:

1. I install your cwm-recovery.img separately (via dd command) and reboot to recovery. All work fine. I make a full backup on external storage (for test. total space 9476Mb) I work with next configuration: AB (1GB RAM version) + hdmi tv + onwall 12v power supply + usb wireless mouse+keyb

2. In recovery mode mouse not work, but keyboard work fine

3. I can not test touch swipe command :) because i have not touch tv yet.

Next about configurable "shoutdown time"

1. Before I can say, that this parameter (ShoutDownTime) is very unstable, as on early versions firmware+mcu, so on my current 1.1.4+34

1.1. After car off AB can "standby" about 2 hour, but it can be and 15 minutes

2. Now i have 2 hour configuration "StandBy" parameter. I can see it in config data:

/data/data/com.bonovo.mcuupdate_and_setting/shared_prefs/standby model.xml

<int name="standby checked" value="3" />

But, how i say before, i think it means "up to 2 hour" , but not "full 2 hour"

3. Now I do not have enough observations, why the system, in one case, waiting 2 hours in the other - turns off after 15 minutes. (As sample - my simple drive plan include only torgue widget + radio)
[Android Head-Units] priusfan:
In fact, Android UsbSerial supports many other chipset than ftdi... (CPI2102, PL2303...)

(I tested them on Nexus7 and Galaxy Note)

But read this:

source

For OBD connection, I use with success BT with the OBDLINK LX ...
[Android Head-Units] yaoufi:
FM radio reception

nestortoledo

Main problems.

- The radio reception quality isnt very good, getting much poor reception that with stock radio. Dont lknow why, as i get a antena booster for my car, that should solve this

Hola Nestor,

Do you still have poor fm radio reception or have you already solved it?

I have a NU5261s and my radio reception is very weak. i just connected 1 Fakra connector as my NU doesn't have 2 connectors.

Hope there is a way to increase radio signal on my VW.

Thank you in advance
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
I spent quite a bit of time reviewing their info as well. Unfortunately, even if you get the ROM to boot, and 'work', you won't be able to get the rest of the radio functions to properly work. Even if you insert our kernel and sideload the MCU apps, etc.

While there wasn't a ton of frameworks related changes by bonovo, there were a few, and some important ones regarding volume control. The volume "keys" (software or hardware) do not map to the standard android volume key controls. They implement their own intent and catch in the frameworks & MCU apps. There were some other changes, but I don't remember all of them.

if you go through my AOKP attempt on github, you'll see my first commits on each repo were catching those changes and implementing into AOKP's base. The rest of the gazillion commits were me struggling with hardware and RK SDK crap that I couldn't figure out.

Anyway, unless everyone is happy tweaking the base rom, and maybe throwing some skins on the bonovo apps, we won't make any real progress until we start building from source. The problem is 1) the ones willing/able to do the work don't seem to have a lot of time. 2) We will have to revert to 1.0.9 (the source we have).

number 2 can be somewhat mitigated by using a java decompiler on the native apps and try to pull in the changed code. Since we have a good working 1.0.9, and we have some change logs to look for changes, using a decompiler might be possible.

examples:

https://github.com/Zaphod-Beeblebrox/frameworks_base/commit/f07c9b478fb1a1d3d8686bce52b4a8431223438e

https://github.com/Zaphod-Beeblebrox/frameworks_av/commit/3669d6d9d740f4995db345dd2464a3de2552e43c
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
There is no good receiver/send wire connected to the wifi-chip. The chip itself isn't bad.

I had a Chinese tutorial to fix it (and voids warranty) but I can't find it at this moment.

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Thank you for the information.
[Android Head-Units] db2boy:
Thanks renedis, I'd be interested in seeing this if you come across it again.
[Android Head-Units] nestortoledo:
Hi, i managed to solve the problem

Im using a dual fakra boost/adaptor like this one http://g01.s.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1NwljGXXXXXabXXXXq6xXFXXX8/221473244/HTB1NwljGXXXXXabXXXXq6xXFXXX8.jpg

When i connect the two fakra conector(am and fm) from car to boost, signal quality isnt good. but if instead i disconnect the AM fakra, and i connect only the fm one, quality come in pair with the stock radio.

I think is a problem with the booster i have.

For experience with VW, a Antena booster is mandatory to get decent signal on almost any aftermarket headunit
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
Ordered mine from AliExpress.

As of yet, no communication back at all about the status of my order.:rolleyes:
[Android Head-Units] red13dotnet:
Which store?
[Android Head-Units] usafle:
I just tried logging into my account to check and it won't let me. It says "please wait" and then just returns me to the login page again. Might be a browser issue (I hope).

Got into the account!

Shipping is DHL.

Store:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1422130

It just says "awaiting shipping" on my order.
[Android Head-Units] easyguy:
Yeah, that is the same store I bought mine from. It took them 4 days to send mine out, others have said that they sent their units the same day. I would message "Summer" Or "Anne", they might be able to give you updates.
[Android Head-Units] easyguy:
As promised guys, here is the first half of the unboxing. LOL first time making an unboxing video so some scenes you can tell I dont know what I'm doing.

http://youtu.be/LceGNa9SU2k
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Planning on ordering this head-unit also within the next few days.

Not sure what the best option/website is for ordering, Spain or AliExpress.

I've ordered many times from AliExpress, but the DHL option has a downside to it for me. In my country DHL always sends his packages trough custom declarations for the taxes..

Fingers crossed so that i do not have to pay that :fingers-crossed:

I'm very interested in making custom roms.. A few years back I've made custom roms for my old Sony Xperia X1.

Also, I'm very curious if it is possible to connect an other android box to it. If it's really a firewire connection it shouldn't be a problem. I just wonder why they choose for a slower FW400 connection and not for a faster USB or faster FW800 connection. Although.. I do not have the head unit yet, so i should not complain or speculate about thins a do not have (yet).

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Can someone confirm me that the head unit has ISO cables?

I prefer not to cut cables in the head unit cables and factory cables.

Instead I would like to buy a factory to ISO cable harnas/adapter to make things work.
[Android Head-Units] priusfan:
No , You have a bunch of wires for loudspeakers & power...

they are well labelled.

I had to adapt for ISO.

edit: after seeing following post, it seems they changed to ISO...
[Android Head-Units] easyguy:
This is the 2nd part of the unboxing, shows all the cables that it came with.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIL6Ix_CM1M
[Android Head-Units] red13dotnet:
Update on ROM cooking progress

Making a little headway on usb microphone support (Currently top priority)

Confirmed version of ALSA compiled into kernel: 1.0.24

Kernel does appears to have been compiled to accept loadable modules :good:

Waiting on arrival of a cheap usb sound card to begin work in earnest.

Kernel boot splash "Newsmy / Newsmy car dvd, etc..., depending on rom) : Do you guys find this annoying or can you deal with it for now? The android boot animation is an easy change but the kernel boot logo is hardcoded and will require manual swap with a hex editor. Just want to know how high everyone's priority is for this?

Noticed that if you start the radio app it pauses all other music playing as expected but when you start other audio playing (pandora, etc..) radio does not stop, just seems to get quieter.

I think we could make this work as we'd like programmatically. Likely will need to unpack the radio apk and do some hacking. http://developer.android.com/training/managing-audio/audio-focus.html

No balance adjust yet but I'm investigating alsamixer/amixer as a solution.
[Android Head-Units] bpalmer1455:
You are really getting things done. I haven't even had a chance to power mine up yet and I've had it in my closet for 2 weeks.

Will the changes/possible changes you mention be made via the android box that is removable, or should I wait to install in the dash?

Thanks for your hard work.
[Android Head-Units] easyguy:
If we get rid of the splash screen, will that help our unit boot up any faster?

Thanks for your hard work.

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What are you waiting for? I just got my unit yesterday and I'm stripping cables right now and hope to install everything tomorrow and finish with the complete install of a new reverse camera this weekend.
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
The unit wil not boot up any faster if the splash screen is changed.

First screen is definitely hard to change, second screen is a easy change with an .apk file.
[Android Head-Units] red13dotnet:
Y/W :D

If usb mics can work, no hardware mods will be needed and everything can be done in the android box. For the time being I'd say you're good to install, just keep the android box accessible.

I won't even have the car this is going in till rax refund time. Figured I'd need the time to iron out the kinks.

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Doesn't seem to use firewire, just a firewire cable and ports. I'd image that there are a lot of those surplus in china.
[Android Head-Units] toologic:
It is a important task.

Also i recomend to include in custom rom android terminal emulator (i think must have)

And yet. Can you see in terminal what is a service started in init.rc? May be it is log of developer (bonovo zbiao)

# add by bonovo zbiao
service bonovo-logd /system/bin/blogd
[Android Head-Units] easyguy:
Did your units come with DC adapter? How are you guys powering up the carpad?
[Android Head-Units] bpalmer1455:
Any 12v power supply should work. PC supply or something. Make sure its grounded or the touchscreen wont work right.
[Android Head-Units] priusfan:
Hello

This is definitely a service for handling exchanges with the MCU (using Serial or SPI or I2C).

In fact, all the bononovoxxx.apk are dealing with the mcu.

I have a "brain" on my desk, I can access with ddms (monitor) or adb shell, if I can pull some usefull infos, just ask...
[Android Head-Units] easyguy:
I mean for the android part only, it has an DC port to plug into an outlet, but no outlet plug was included.
[Android Head-Units] priusfan:
for the android part, 5V is ok. I use an adapter from a (very old) phone...