yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] jorge070nl:
WIFI

Hi,

Did anyone made a external wifi antenna to the andriodbox? I think the wifi inst that good at the moment. If i compare it with my phone wifi its very bad.

thanks

Jor
[Android Head-Units] blacklistedcard:
Anybody do a recent build of GIT and test out the new usb-modeswitch?
[Android Head-Units] Bokomaru:
It's running on my test box but I don't have any real way to test it other than the executable runs and the files are installed in the expected locations.

Thanks to [MENTION=229050]VBlack[/MENTION] for doing the work and submitting the PR!
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
Mine was similar, there were 3 bundles. Two of the were similar, one had block connectors on both ends, the other was mostly bare wires on one end.

I believe the one with connectors on both ends is referred to as a standard ISO connector. If it does not fit the connectors for your car, Google "stereo wire harness for <YEAR> <MAKE> <MODEL>" which you can find on Amazon or eBay. Once you get that, you can wire the bundle with bare wire ends to that, and plug it into your vehicle.

I used the extra ISO bundle as a second harness wired to a PC power supply for testing.

The only security is what you add to it, it's pretty much generic Android.

Yes it is possible, although you cannot connect a phone for hands free calling since the H/U only connects to one device at a time.

I remember a few in here tried it. I don't recall the results.
[Android Head-Units] VBlack:
Hi, I did, and with good 5db antenna I have better connection than my phone. It is easy enough if you have good soldering skill and tools.
[Android Head-Units] leonkernan:
Haven't tried it, but i'm 99.9% sure it wouldn't work, because I'm pretty sure the Android box Bluetooth adapter doesn't have the HFP profile.
[Android Head-Units] spoks:
Try to search for first posts from [MENTION=260727]Tuatara[/MENTION]. I think he was mentioned something about unbricable of this box, unless you are not burned somethig out.
[Android Head-Units] Tuatara:
Recovering a 'bricked' Android Box

The chip is effectively unbrickable. You will always be able to recover it unless you've physically damaged it or the PCB. The Rockchip initial bootloader is in mask ROM and can't be changed by any amount of flashing you may have done.

While you could short out the NAND pins (basically prevent the Rockchip loader from recognizing the boot signature in flash), the simpler option is to use the built-on reset button.

Directly next to the Firewire connector there is a small surface-mount reset button. There is actually access to this button from the outside of the Android Box - using a (thin) paperclip it can be pressed from the outside. Press and hold this (gently) while plugging in the power (either external or micro-USB). It will force the boot to go into bootloader mode - i.e. directly into the "green box" [1] in the Rockchip flash application (RKBatchTool) - available once USB is connected. NOTE: I said gently ... with the number of resets I had to do when figuring out ClockworkMod, I managed to push this button off the PCB, and had to put it back on again.

You should now be able to completely reflash the Android Box (like with the Tuatara ROM :D), and then happily upgrade to xdAuto. If you're having any issues just give me a shout ... but this should always work, unless it's been physically damaged.

EDIT - catching up and reading the thread ... thanks for the mention to get my attention!

Great! That unknown device is the Rockchip Mask ROM bootloader, not the standard Rockchip bootloader from Flash. It requires different drivers to be installed. I'm just having a look for them now and will ensure that they are on my Google Drive as soon as I find them!

EDIT 2

I'd already uploaded them "Driver Assistant" on my Google Drive. It installs all the drivers as needed.

Additionally, if you've been trying it out on various machines, ensure that the machines have been 'freshly' rebooted and/or don't have the drivers already loaded. I had a few occurrences where the drivers were in a locked-up state and would not detect the device when plugged-in/booted. On a 'new' machine it should always come up as an unknown device if you managed to get it to boot into any/either bootloader.

As for the box, my folks are in Toronto, Ontario ... and while I'm in New Zealand, they could in theory send it down to me in the next parcel for my kids. I might be able to use it as a development box. It really should be recoverable though, although I can see you've tried a number of things already. (I should really have read the thread before replying) ...

I really have to take my unit out sometime soon, take some close-up photos of the antenna mods I've done, and post the pictures.

It is an easy 'hardware' mod to do (average to good soldering skills ... i.e. be accurate and don't sit for too long and cook the board). The external antenna(s) make a world of difference in the WiFi (3G dongle) performance (and no more jumping display).
[Android Head-Units] coyttl:
For the record, just a little tidbit of useless information -

Pin 1 is always the pin closest to the mark - either on the chip itself, or screened on. So on the NAND chips pictured, pin #1 is in the top-left corner.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
I haven't been able to get that unknown device to show up again, I've rebooted the laptop (which had a recent new install of Windows on it with the driver package you mentioned installed)and haven't had any luck. I even tried it on one of my parents laptops that Have zero drivers installed and it still didn't detect. I tried once again last night with my laptop and nothing.

The built in reset button isn't doing anything... As I've been doing that all along. Holding the reset while plugging in. Both with the box assembled and opened. There isn't any physical damage anywhere that I can see. All pins on the Usb ports are fine, reset fine & nand fine
[Android Head-Units] NutFM:
Hi, everybody! I`ve successfully connected Huawei E3372s 4G modem to HU, it works as ethernet connection (not a modem). But I`ve noticed that in standby mode modem continue to be online and android apps continue exchange packets thus android box isn`t realy sleeping I suppose. Is it a normal behaviour ? I`m on xda 1.6c2 firmware.
[Android Head-Units] blacklistedcard:
I completed a recent GIT build so people can test out the new updated usb-modeswitch. Hopefully, it resolve some people problem with their 3g dongles.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9yebhnym1dc2bqn/rk3188-Linaro-July25.zip?dl=0
[Android Head-Units] Bokomaru:
Curious to see if it helps someone. I don't spend enough time in my vehicle that I can justify getting a separate connection only for it, tethering works good enough for me.

Thanks [MENTION=3411362]blacklistedcard[/MENTION], always nice to see more community support.

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The android box goes into a sleep mode that definitely sucks less power but if there is something running that keeps it awake it won't be able to sleep quite as much. In theory we should be able to shut down the USB port at the same time we put the device into Airplane mode, though there are potential risks with just killing a port that has something hooked to a storage device.
[Android Head-Units] e.sjolund:
Great deal? Or cheap replica? NU-3001-01-H

So, looked on Aliexspress to see if there was a majore price difference between the NU-3001 and the NU-3001-01-H.

After a quick search I notised that the price difference want`t that bad, but to my suprice I found the NU-3001-01-H for a stunning 273$ + free shipping (to Norway at least). Ofc this was not from Newsmy, but from a seller called "O&RIYA" (http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1825435)

So! Cheap replica? or great deal? Cant`t argue the price, so is it woth taking the risk? I`m all in for supporting Newsmy for their awesome product, but don`t like the fact that they only got DHL shipping, which will cost me almost 100$...

Any thoughts?

Source: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/News...ar-dvd-full-screen-with-dual/32394341659.html
[Android Head-Units] priusfan:
Thank you for this audio switcher....

Now, I can use my Monkeyboard

with the specific apk

The sound from DAB radio is really great compared to FM...

I must find and adapt the right antenna to get a perfect DAB sound in car...

PS: I used an USB keyboard when in "Recovery" to navigate to the zip file
[Android Head-Units] kommando:
No feedback on any product at all, not worth the risk.
[Android Head-Units] Juel-DK:
This unit dont have DAB..
[Android Head-Units] priusfan:
Did you read my post?????

I connected via USB a monkeyboard, and the audio goes to the aux_in.

And now, I can listen to DAB+.
[Android Head-Units] Juel-DK:
Sorry I misread. Isn't it possible to get the sound via USB also? It would give better sound via viper [emoji4]

And great info BTW! :)
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
Dude at least give me some credit. :)

I'm going to update it this afternoon with the latest pricing/buying info and the new 8" model.
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
You guys are awesome. Thanks for taking the lead on that.

When I get my 8" I'll share some photos/unboxing as well.
[Android Head-Units] Dream Reality Syndrome:
Wiki is lookin sexy!
[Android Head-Units] Dream Reality Syndrome:
Messed around with the Wiki a bit. What do you guys think?

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Newsmy_CarPad_NU3001

Doing all this from my phone
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
Looks very good!
[Android Head-Units] bknob007:
and i missed the sale(waiting for payday lol) anyone know if the price will drop again? $339 seemed great...double that not so much

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actually...may have found it on ebay. cant post links since i just joined...but i searched newsmy nu3001 and it popped up. anyone else want to verify im looking at the correct one?
[Android Head-Units] timothyjf:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Newsmy-2-Di...1651588076&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr

The pictures are correct. User has a lot of feedback, 100% so this could be legit.

Shipping time seems ridiculous, though.
[Android Head-Units] toologic:
Some words about upgrading firmware.

I watched the video about update from the first page of this thread. In this video man use the "update" button, not "restore". And so I did. I do not understand why the wiki is recommended to use the "restore" mode for update firmware?

However, I note that I used version RKBatchTool 1.7

Updating process was successful, aprox 4-5 minutes.

I flash firmware twice. First time, i use stock 1.0.9, But so much of the eastern software I do not need, so I unpacked the firmware, changed build.prop, deleted some software, added android terminal, packed firmware and flashed the device again.
[Android Head-Units] danprs:
2601

I'm wondering if it's possible to set up a DVR function for a blackbox/car security camera set up. I suppose with the right app it can be done with a dedicated always running app. Any good apps for the purpose?

Also, is it possible to have google voice functionality via usb or is this a bt only thing? I'd prefer to do media, phone and voice all over USB, I never use BT otherwise.

I've also noticed a couple of vendors have the same looking unit at a lower price.
[Android Head-Units] moksliukas:
Apps

So guys who can help me? How to install more apps on that hu? all te time popping the line that memmory is almost full.. thanks
[Android Head-Units] toologic:
We can help to you more later, after rebuild update.img with 2Gb userdata partition. But in this case all your apps and data will be lost and you need reinstall again.
[Android Head-Units] Dream Reality Syndrome:
Would this help at all?
[Android Head-Units] snahrck:
You guys seem to understand this stuff. I found this harness and SWC interface for my Honda Fit on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Radio-Stere...ess-Antenna-SWC-Interface-HO86S-/281470884576

Do you think I'll need this SWC Interface in the picture below in order to make my steering wheel controls functional with this HU or you think it has this already built-in?

[IMG="Steering Wheel Controls (SWC) Interface Adapter"]http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjY1WDEwMDA=/z/ZWoAAOSwcu5UQWxX/$_57.JPG[/IMG]

Another doubt I have is if the rear camera signal also goes through this harness (24pins in the picture below) or through a separate connector. In the second case which connector?

[IMG="Antenna and Wire Harness"]http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODAwWDEwMDA=/z/6zEAAOSwq7JT65Zw/$_57.JPG[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] moksliukas:
apps on sd card

ok dear sir, but is it possible to move and use apps from external SD card? or only memory inside hu? :/ damn it's not enought space for me :((
[Android Head-Units] ExclusiveCarAuto:
Here is the guy of video

Hello,

I am owner of the company selling in Europe. To avoid mistakes and bad interpretations we make European Union shipments, this have the advantage (for European Union countries) that don´t need to pay the high customs tax as when order from China directly. And of course our warranty terms are according European Union law.

We are officla Newsmy distributors and delivery time is just for the high demand of product, but as i say we send from European Union so i think nothing to suspect.

I hope with this wo´t be any dude and if we can help with any question contact us in our web, we will answer to all questions properly in reasonable time :) This is not a promotional answer, just to avoid suspects or misunderstandings.
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
The Honda Fit connector hasn't changed since 2009, so it has resistive SWC. You do not need an SWC interface, the Android H/U has this converter built-in.

If you already have an rear-camera then you will need to find out which cable this is and convert it to plain RCA video output (maybe it is already?) and connect it to the input of the android H/U. The signal wire is also needed (12V when you put it in reverse).
[Android Head-Units] alaninsitges:
Well after dicking around with getting this thing in my car for a month now I've decided not to install it. The dash kit they make for Saabs is horrible, it doesn't fit right, and I don't want the HU sticking out of the dash. So I'm going to sell this one and buy the 8-inch model, then cut out the dash kit to fit so everything is flush. If anyone is in Europe and wants to buy it I'll sell it for 300€ plus shipping (or pick it up, I'm near Barcelona).
[Android Head-Units] danprs:
161

Do you guys think it will be possible to install Android Auto in the future (once it's released)?

I have a 2007 Saab 9-3 2.0T non Bose system. Is yours similar?
[Android Head-Units] snahrck:
Nice! Thank you for the info. Now I just have to figure out in which of these conectors the rear camera signal comes (it probably is RCA signal).

[IMG="Honda fit connectors (source: www.fitfans.com.br)"]http://www.fitfans.com.br/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/ConectoresRadioGK-2.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] TrynaStayTuned:
Can anyone help me with installing in an '08 Hyundai sonata

Hey,

Can anyone help me with installing in an '08 Hyundai sonata?

I know nothing and i'mvery inrtested!
[Android Head-Units] welshblob:
Guys, I need some advice. I am coming from an older stock ROM (1.1.2)/MCU and want to install xdAuto-1.1.6c2.zip. I'm slightly confused on how to do this as despite searching this forum, looking at the wiki and the custom ROM sections I can't find some idiot proof instructions on how to do this. I know I need reinstall my Windows drivers as I've just restored my Windows box. I aware of CWM and TWRP on other devices but as I flash my devices so infrequently I tend to forget the process and I really don't want to brick my box.

So I'm going to update the MCU first to v40 via my current stock rom. As I'm on the old paritioning then am I still supposed to flash Tuatara's ROM first or can I go straight to xdAuto-1.1.6c2.zip as per is stated after 1.1.4b4? If i can go to straight to 16c2 then how do I do that?

I know I may have missed this somewhere so please beat me up if thats the case.
[Android Head-Units] rendl:
First MCU then Tuatara via RK tools then finally xdauto easily in SD. There is a Video link in wiki regarding how to use RK tool.

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 7 mit Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] f(x):
I don't think you will need to flash Tuatara's ROM anymore with the laest xdAuto. You can flash 1.1.6c2.img with RK batch tools after you updated the MCU. Don't use the zip if you are coming from stock rom:

1. update MCU to latest, v4.0 or v4.1

2. reboot

3. update 1.1.6c2.img 1.1.6c.img with Rockchip Batch Tool:

- install the correct driver on your computer first

- connect android box to computer and open Rockchip Batch Tool

- If driver is setup properly, you will see that your device is connected, indicated by the pink(or green?) box

- click Switch to put the box into recovery mode

- click either Restore or Update, both will work, to flash 1.1.6c2.img

- reboot when done

4. Done
[Android Head-Units] bas-r:
I'm runnning stock 1.1.5 with MCU v39.

I downloaded the 1.2.2 version and MCU v40.

Am I good to go, or do I need to do something with this 2.5GB user data space? Unfortunately, I cannot get any definitive answers from the forumposts.
[Android Head-Units] s400py:
Low-level Output Mod

My car has a built in amp so I needed low level outputs. The quickest way to get them is to snip off the TDA7851L with side cutters, desolder the remaining wires and connect input/output pins as such:

This has the "-" pins grounded and the "+" pins connected to the inputs. Everything works as expected (volume, fading) and the unit's output level is adequate to drive the amp.

However, the volume of the google maps voice announcements is too low when there's music playing. If there isn't anything playing, it's perfectly fine. Is there any way to adjust the mixing?
[Android Head-Units] fogimup:
I can't seem to download any of the files in this link.. it gets to 99% and comes up with Network error every time. Any other links with these files?
[Android Head-Units] duckstardeluxe:
Just bought one of those DAB+ interfaces, lets see if we can somehow find an interface that converts the output from the board to USB. That must already been thought of.
[Android Head-Units] zanix:
This mod is pretty nice for those wanting more low-level outputs. What would be even better if this process added the output and didn't remove the built in AMP. I'm still going to link this post on the wiki though, good information!

Most music apps will duck their volume when Google Nav notifications go off. Could be that your music app doesn't support this.
[Android Head-Units] gohigher123:
Today i installed the correct cable on my canbus converter ford the ford kuga. When i try keymapping on the volume + a no appears. When i do the same for volume - the same thing. But when i try to set the volume with the steering control it's not working. It's acting very weird. When i push volume + some times the volume goes up and sometimes it turns the volume down ( with the same steering wheel volume+) . The steering control volume down does nothing when i push it. I've connected the steering wheel key 1 with the key one from my canbus controller and the gnd with the ground and the key 2 with the key 2. Really hope that some one can help me out. Because i really mis this option.
[Android Head-Units] svenn1:
Great "step by step guide" buddy :)

I have one more question..as I am running xdauto 1.1.6c and i want to flash 1.1.6c2 can i do it with restoring all my applications somehow..

Thanks a lot!
[Android Head-Units] kommando:
Worked for me, try using a download manager instead of relying on windoze.

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Yes, file on SD card and update in the car, no need for PC's and no applications will be affected.
[Android Head-Units] svenn1:
Thanks but I have two more questions:

1. Which flie exactly 1.1.6c2. img or 1.1.6c2.zip as I cannot find 1.1.6c2.img to download it :( only the zip file.

2. Last time when I tried the update via SD card from stock to 1.1.6c I had problems with the internal storage..(the partition was not recognized) and i had to use RKBtool and to go through 1.1.4.2 - tuatara and then again via RKBtool to 1.1.6c . Do you think I can go ahead from 1.1.6c to 1.1.6c2 via SD without having this problem again?

Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] ElfinJNoty:
You are best to follow the instructions exactly as he just gave you. And might I add to always do a backup in TWRP before and after(if you like the changes) flashing a .ZIP in recovery.... And always wipe cache/dalvik cache during the flash process.

A .img file will be used with RKBatchTools. A .zip file will be flashed in recovery.(a .zip is always good to look around in to see what the folder contains, and to learn the file structure if you want to get more in to understanding how things work)

My personal experience has been from stock out the box, first flash with RKBatchTools to Tuatara's 1.4.2(I think), then flashed the TWRP, then flashed xdauto rom. Have upgraded versions since using .zip installs using TWRP. I use a 32gb microSD, a c270 camera which supports voice commands with Google Now, built in mic for phone over Bluetooth, GPS receiver, also have a Rii mini wireless keyboard for car and home use(I bring my unit in my home occasionally)

Just about everything works well as you could describe in the wiki. The instructions are there... I got my first install done before joining this thread.

Hope I helped
[Android Head-Units] f(x):
Since you are already running xdAuto, you don't need to follow those steps. All you need is download the 1.1.6c2.ZIP and update it from the TRWP recovery. It will update and have all your settings and app untouched.

1. save 1.1.6c2.zip to your sd card or internal storage

2. boot into TWRP recovery

3. Install 1.1.6c2.zip

4. reboot
[Android Head-Units] s400py:
Thanks! I've been contemplating whether to add new outputs while keeping the amp or to remove the amp while utilizing the original connector. In my case, the amp would be just a space heater running idly in the box so I clipped it out. Also, the audio amp IC is readily available for below $10 at mouser and other electronic parts store so it's cheap to restore the radio to factory conditions.

Thanks - I'm using subsonic which seems to not have this implemented correctly.
[Android Head-Units] toologic:
What do you think about remaking function to load the list of radio stations?

Current function RadioService.java radioReadXML() used only 2 presets:

- RadioDefChannel.xml for chinese local language and

- RadioDefChannel_otherLanguage.xml for other languages

If we can create a list of radio stations, and download them by the mask (RadioDefChannel_language-country), it will be a great innovation. What you think abount it?
[Android Head-Units] svenn1:
Hi guys,

can someone share a link for downloading the xdauto 1.1.6c2. img as I am going to flash one device from stock firmware and as some of you already said that we should not use .zip files for flashing from stock, I am going to need .img file.

Thanks a lot!
[Android Head-Units] xyfix:
nu5002 carpad2

Hi guys,

I received my NU5002 last week and been busy building it in my car, much to my surprise I couldn't find the equaliser ( balance/fading ). I read some posts/wiki's over here and I found out that it has been supported since firmware >= 1.0.9.

This is what I saw in my unit's info says:

Android version : 4.4.2

Kernel version: 3.0.36+ dzwei@linux-server #22 , THU Feb 12 09:32:56 CST 2015

Build number: AD3188_KK4.4.2_CARPAD_1.1.4

So I guess the 1.1.4 stands for the firmware version, right? then any clue where the equaliser functionality is?? do I need to update the ROM, if so which one?

thank you in advance