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[Android Head-Units] BiliTheAxe:
My cellphone is sitting at the bottom of a lake after I threw it in there. Because my assistant at work gave my cell number to all of the employees, after I told him to give it to no one at all, so I cannot check cellphone issues.

I'll see if I can backup the APK file for it tomorrow and upload it when I get off of work tomorrow night.

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Check your wiring, it sounds like you have the head unit wired straight to the battery, instead of powered thru the ignition.
[Android Head-Units] dr.rodriguez26:
swc and firmware updat

i want some help, maybe this is not the right post. i guess you guys can help me. i recently got my car, and also got the same head unit on top left picture. i would like to know how to recognize where to plug the key 1 , gnd, and key 2 on my car to get the steering wheel control capabilty. i have a hyundai sonata 2009. i aslo want to know how to update the firmware cause mine have a old version.

mcu version: 4.3.14-1-10-610101-150525

system version 2.9.6_20150722

sorry if you guys cant understand somenthing. inglish is not my first lenguage.
[Android Head-Units] ruben25:
I have a team r16 quad core Android 4.2.2 update as I can , and as that is compatible with my computer?
[Android Head-Units] BiliTheAxe:
Are you sure it is a Tonghai unit? There are a lot of different manufacturers selling units that look exactly the same, but they have different firmware that is not compatible. If you install the wrong firmware, you turn your head unit into a paper weight.

This might help you for the wiring

http://i.sbo2.com/page/GA Series Android 4.2 Manual_EN.html It is a generic manual for this type of head unit.
[Android Head-Units] dr.rodriguez26:
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[Android Head-Units] c0ll8teral:
Hi, the Radio goes on and off with ignition. Any Idea whats the Problem?

Andi
[Android Head-Units] ruben25:
hello, I have a problem when I start my computer always makes the same time some adjustments 23:00 other settings are not saved , any solution?
[Android Head-Units] ADB100:
Chanced it...

There are some settings for the Bluetooth module in the 'Extra Settings' menu - namely two tick boxes - BC6 & BC8. I assume its to select the type of BT module that is installed. Neither were checked on mine, however if I check either one of them and then restart the BT functionality gets worse. I can live without Torque, however not without the phonebook :(

After spending some time translating the Russian thread I took a chance and did an ROM update of my system.. I actually did a System downgrade based on some comments regarding Bluetooth working with 4.5.2 and then broken in 4.5.3 that I translated in the Russian thread. I downgraded from 4.5.3_20151027 to 4.5.2_20151010 using the three files in the '4.5.2_20151010_INFIDINI.rar' file. I just went to 'Settings', 'General' and System Update. It took about 3 or 4 minutes.

Everything is working as before - i.e. Still got the Bluetooth problems and issues with apps accessing the SD cards. It did however revert to 1024x600 after the 2nd reboot - that was a pain to get out of...

I therefore put 4.5.3 back on so I am back to where I started.

I am tempted to try the 4.5.4 or 4.5.5 firmware, however from what I gather from the Russian thread this might not work and might require some manual file copying to the System partition once the upgrade has finished?

Anyone else played around?

Andy
[Android Head-Units] ruben25:
as if this thread is for my computer?
[Android Head-Units] ruben25:
This is my team

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[Android Head-Units] ADB100:
This is the correct thread for you. Unfortunately I don't know how you can tell if you have an Infinidi or KED unit so I am not sure whether you can upgrade any of the firmware?

I have this unit and I downgraded from System version 4.5.3_20151027 to the System version you are running and then back again without too much trouble. I want to upgrade to a later version (4.5.4 or 4.5.5) but am a bit wary.

Andy
[Android Head-Units] ruben25:
Thanks Andy, like I know if it is*infiniti or ked?

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[Android Head-Units] ADB100:
Bit the bullet and tried to upgrade...

I am getting more and more frustrated with my head unit and the supplier :mad:

The Bluetooth phonebook does not work. I have a HTC One X running CM12.1 (Android 5.1.1). After understanding that the Bluetooth is a separate module and not actually integrated into the Android system itself (and shaking my head...) I thought, once paired it would just have access to the phonebook on the phone like it does with the stock head unit in my wife's Renault Scenic. It seems it needs to download the phonebook - not a problem; albeit a little old fashioned. However I cannot get the phonebook to download. It starts and then stops at the 16th record and then disconnects the Bluetooth:

https://youtu.be/kPecD5Wdx6k

I have contacted the supplier and they sent me a link to a video of 'their' unit downloading 300+ numbers. I have tried a different Android phone and the behaviour is the same.

I asked the supplier for the original ROM files before I got the unit so if I screwed it up I could restore it back to how it arrived from the factory. Something I didn't expect to need, however as I just cannot get the Bluetooth working correctly or get any apps to use the External MicroSD slots I thought I'd better get it. I got an email with a 2MB attachment that was the V4.5.3 boot image (90436790-1e25-11e5-9b35-000c29ba27c0), in the email was a link to the 395MB firmware:

http://mail.qq.com/cgi-bin/ftnExs_download?k=3064393669897981ca8ed19f4466004957570e0e0355015349055f03514b0657565414540154564b57560801505006565305080f627932a9d1a98afe8fdacc30504a0c18513900565551080650516d32335717440314325b&t=exs_ftn_download&code=dd96bf2f

I have tried several times to download this but I can't, I have therefore asked the supplier to put the file on an alternative download site or FTP it somewhere but they are being difficult and say they can't...

I have also downloaded the various firmware files that are linked to in the 1st post of this thread - 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4 & 4.5.5. Out of frustration I have now installed each of them....

I downgraded to 4.5.2 initially as I had read in the Russian thread that this solved one of the posters Bluetooth issues. It didn't fix mine so I put 4.5.3 back on it. I then played around with the BC6 & BC8 options in the extra settings menu. Neither of these helped. I then 'bit the bullet' and installed 4.5.4 which didn't help with the Bluetooth issues although it did add a message to the screen saying 'UI Unauthorised. please contact the supplier' (see attached image). I then upgraded to 4.5.5 and its still the same :(

I have now downgraded back to 4.5.3 so I am back to where I started.

Has anyone experienced the Bluetooth issues I am seeing? Without a phonebook this is just unusable for me...

Andy
[Android Head-Units] BiliTheAxe:
Try right clicking on the download button and choose save as. I just tried that and was able to download it, but just clicking on the download button did nothing.
[Android Head-Units] ADB100:
I have already tried this. It asks me for the filename that needs to be edited and then immediately says 'couldn't be downloaded'. I'd appreciate it if you could upload it somewhere else?

I am fairly sure it won't fix the issues I am seeing though. I think the Bluetooth module that is installed in my unit is defective.

Andy
[Android Head-Units] ruben25:
tengo un problema a ver si teneis alguna solucion, tengo un R16 Quad core , y el problema es que cada vez que enciendo el aparato el reloj marca las 01:00 cada vez que pongo el contacto, y siempre sale la radio en la 87.50 siempre aunque lo aya apagado en el mp3 , lo memoriza todo emisoras caciones de mp3 por donde van, pero el problema es ese la hora y cuando pongo contacto al coche que sale la radio en la 87.50. a alguien mas le pasa?

I have a problem to see if you have any solution , I have a Quad core R16 , and the problem is that every time I turn on the device the clock strikes 01:00 whenever I put the contact, and always leaves the radio on 87.50 always although aya off in mp3 memorizes all cations mp3 stations wherever they go , but the problem is that when I put the time and contact the car leaving the radio on 87.50 . someone else happens?
[Android Head-Units] ADB100:
PBAP?

It seems I have hit a compatibility issue between the default Android 5.1.1 PBAP profile and the Bluetooth module/software. I ended up getting the Bluetooth Phonebook application as this seems to workaround the issue and I have now successfully downloaded the phonebook to the unit.

There are still issues that I am not happy with but at least I now have a working phonebook.

The CANBUS integration needs fixing. I should be able to see the calling/called number or the contact in the DIS on my dashboard. I currently see some strange characters (see attached). When using the builtin Music app I think it should say which track is currently playing - at the moment it says something like 'Trü 1' or 'Trü 2'. I think this is a problem with the CANBUS decoder?

Android apps have issues accessing the MicroSD slots. Using a file manager (I am using Root Explorer) I can browse to either of the MicroSD slots - depending on whether there are cards in both slots or just one they are 'extsd', 'extsd0' or 'extsd1'. Google Play Music won't index them though, however if I browse to them with Root Explorer and select a file it will play it via Google Play Music? TomTom 1.4 or 1.8 won't use them regardless of what I have tried - '/system/etc/permissions/platform.xml' changes, changing the .metadata.xml etc - none are working for me :(
[Android Head-Units] 1rix17:
ADB100 - I noticed you're the only one with ECU ver. 5.3.16 - almost everybody else has 5.3.17 and 18 is out there already. See if you can get that. Other than that I would try on an external USB BT dongle. At least you can find if it's a h/w or s/w issue.
[Android Head-Units] ADB100:
I thought the MCU was model specific? I don't have a copy of 5.3.16 to revert to should a different MCU not work?

In the extra settings menu there is an option to set the car model (Model choose). Mine is set to A3 (I assume Audi....). If you go to 'Settings, About' the MCU version is displayed. If you press this a few times quickly a window pops up telling me the model mine is currently set to (see attached images).

This can be changed if you go to the Extra settings menu and then 'Model choose'. There are several car models to choose from (see images). They do all say 5.3.16 and there is only one Audi option (A3). Oddly the A3 one doesn't have OBD written anywhere, where as some of the others do. Could this be why my BT OBDII adapter doesn't work?

Andy
[Android Head-Units] ADB100:
Are any Bluetooth USB dongles supported by these units? i.e. so it has the familiar 'Bluetooth' option in settings?

Andy
[Android Head-Units] 1rix17:
I can't recommend a specific one. You'll be a pioneer on this one. But it's worth a try
[Android Head-Units] BiliTheAxe:
I tried one that worked with both my single core, and dual core android head units, but I have yet to get a usb one working with this one.
[Android Head-Units] 1rix17:
Hi BiliTheAxe

A little bit off topic here - I'm looking to replace the factory speakers with some Infinitys. Can decide between Reference series and Kappa. Are you happy with your Kappa? They are like twice the price of Reference. Are they so good?

Thank you
[Android Head-Units] Hisma:
just want to say I recently went through and added new speakers & ran all new speaker wire to my doors, and hooked them up to an amp using the supplied pre-outs.

The pre-outs put out a measly 1V RMS. No I am not joking. With my gain dialed all the way down on my amp & the volume almost maxed on my HU, I read 1VAC from my amp playing a -5dB 1000Hz test tone. I basically have to crank the gain way up on all my channels in order to drive my speakers to their rated output. Very disappointing.

I also decided to add in a external DSP as the built in tuning capabilities of this unit are also extremely lacking. I think the DSP will boost the pre-outs to at least 2V so that may help the amps a bit. Just passing this along since I remember this question was asked earlier.
[Android Head-Units] BiliTheAxe:
If you buy the reference speakers, you are wasting your money, they have very little bass and sound like crap. Get the kappa's,. you won't be sorry. I made the mistake of buying the reference speakers the first time, because they were cheaper. I ended up giving them away to a guy with a jeep who had blown speakers.
[Android Head-Units] imableeblob:
So in the last few weeks I have found no new information. Does anyone have anything to be put on the top forum?

I still have no idea about the HU types.
[Android Head-Units] Hisma:
confirmed speaker pre-amp output to be rated at 1V. I think that is worth mentioning since it doesn't seem to be posted in any specs.
[Android Head-Units] ADB100:
Uninstalled.....

As a result of the issues I am having I have taken the decision to take the HU out and put the original Audi RNS-E unit back in and re-enable the factory Bluetooth. :( No idea if the seller is going to refund me....

It looked good but was just not good enough for a day to day replacement.

Bluetooth is crap - it just is... Phonebook sync is half-ar$ed; after a workaround app that shouldn't be needed, contacts have the names joined - Mike Smith becomes MikeSmith etc, no integration with the Android system itself, no OBDII.

MicroSD card access is badly implemented - Possibly an Android 4.4.2 issue but shouldn't be. Workaround of rooting and installing apps to link the internal SD to the external SD shouldn't be required.

CAN BUS integration - either make it work fully or not at all. Having a half-ar$ed implementation that partially works and displays garbled information on the cars computer is not good enough.

Pi$$ poor support from the supplier.

I thought (wrongly) that since these HU's had been around for a few years all the issues would have been ironed out. They aren't and if you want to replace an OE integrated HU for one of these it just isn't going to happen - some stuff just won't work. I thought I could live with it or work around it. I am sorry but it just isn't possible..

I absolutely hate the Satellite Navigation on the Audi RNS-E, however I hate the problems with this HU more...

Andy
[Android Head-Units] playingbball20:
Look on ebay for new ones, go onto infiniti's website and get components for the front and regular in the back . I am a huge fan of inifiniti kappas. I know they have a higher end version, but don't know how they sound, just some info.
[Android Head-Units] 1rix17:
Thank you for info.
[Android Head-Units] B45t3l:
Hey Guys,

I have also this Unit:

Processor: Quadcore-R16 1.6G

Android Version: 4.4.4

MCU Version: 5.3.16-22-13-E50201-150729

System Version:4.5.3_20151027

DVD: 2.13.13-1200xh

Right Thread for me?

- I have a Problem with my ParkDistanceControl. When i am in reverse gear normaly it must show me the PDC Display, but now it show me the Reverse Camera and tells me NO Signal and no PDC Display.

The think is, that my HU showed me the right Display 2Times bevor.

My Supplier told me it only works with a reverse cam. What can i do? I think when there is a Cam Signal it will show me this Signal and the PDC.

- Is there a way to dump my complete Firmware? So that i can if to a guy wich has Problems with his unit?
[Android Head-Units] mitnits:
Hey people.

Great news from the Russian thread...

There's a sponsored effort to make an improved firmware (android only, no MCU changes that I can see)

The thread is here:

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=721863&st=0#entry46640886

I successfully installed the software from the thread on my Kaier-made 800x480 headunit, (the FW should support 1024x600 units as well)

The best part is that the dialer is much improved (basically lets you use any 3rd party dialer from the Play store), "OK Google" works (as in, lets you issue voice dial commands i.e. 'OK Google - Call home")

There are also smaller enhancements (e.g. radio audio focus works better, but still not perfect) and visual tweaks.
[Android Head-Units] pakoner:
does anyone know how to restore the quad core R16 (Kaier firmware). I would urgently need it since my radio is stuck in the boot loop due to some faulty boot animation and I need to flash it. (Yes, I know did something very stupid but actually it was an accident).
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
The same happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I got much support from many very experienced people (from the xda and 4pda communities) but nothing could solve the issue. In the end I had to return the radio to the seller which had to involve the cpu/mainboard manufacturer to re-flash the firmware.

Do you remember whether you enabled the "USB Debugging"? It's disabled by default. You can only flash the firmware yourself (using Phoenix Utils) if USB Debugging is enabled.

However, you could try to re-install the firmware (system update files), i.e. the version 4.5.5 or the modded firmware IQ Navi. There's a little bit of chance that this solves the issue... didn't work for me.
[Android Head-Units] pakoner:
thanks a lot, but unfortunately USB debugging not set;

I have tried updating with 4.5.5 but two of the 4 files not complete successfully installed
[Android Head-Units] hellSunshine:
Yes, I also didn't have USB Debugging enabled... too bad!

You could try to update with IQ Navi 1.12 but I don't think it will make a difference.

So, don't waste time and effort and contact your seller about getting the firmware re-flashed by them.
[Android Head-Units] fyid:
so, i recently got one of these units and its pretty good. however as with all car radios i find a few annoyances i'm wondering if anyone else has solved...

first, my unit info:

- QuadCore R16 1.6G

- Android version 4.4.2

- MCU version 5.3.17-1-10-610101-151112

- System version 4.5.3_20151027

- DVD version 2.13.15-860mc-150417

issues:

1) steering wheel 'next' and 'prev' do a scan on the radio, picking up any freq that tunes in. is there any way to get it to switch between presets instead?

2) the default launcher seems to have fixed widgets that i can't delete, e.g., for TV - is there any way to delete them?

3) same launcher/widgets don't have a way to specify which app gets launched, except for Navi i can change the setting under the system settings extra settings menu, but not for radio or music app... any way to do that?

if the answer is "Root and install xxx firmware" please be quite specific as i have rooted phones a bit but not too familiar with what's available for this unit or even how to go about it at all.

thanks!
[Android Head-Units] imableeblob:
Problem 1 - No idea. The Radio and Music applications are low grade

Problem 2 - You cannot remove the widgets however you can just download a new launcher from the play store and customize what you want that way. Which is how I did it and is very easy fix.

Problem 3 - There is no way to change the radio or music apps, the firmware will also not allow other players to play music from the speakers.

As for rooting many of the update files have already been released. The first post holds all the info we know on rooting currently. Which we know is possible and a very simple answer on how to do it.
[Android Head-Units] fyid:
thanks for the quick answers! really, no other radio or music apps will work? bummer.

remembered one more question:

- i tried to install Here maps but it said device not supported - any way around that?
[Android Head-Units] imableeblob:
- This usually means the app is design for phones. Which could be a problem for the head unit since its technically a tablet. Download the app on a compatible device then use a apk extractor (another app) to move it to the desktop then put it on a micro sd and transfer it to the head unit. The head units come preinstalled with a apk installer so there should be no issue. However the app may be rotated due to being designed for phones.
[Android Head-Units] dillario:
Hello

Sorry for my bad english. I found this Skin at 4pda.ru. But only for 800x480. I Need for 1024x600.

Can You help me please?

I cant post the Link. Its a skin from redmod. For Radio and Music App. I Need only the com.tw.music_a41e.apk and

com.tw.radio_78cc.apk file.
[Android Head-Units] Hisma:
i had this issue w/ poweramp after I updated my HU recently. all it meant was that I couldn't dl the app from the playstore, but downloading the apk directly from their website worked fine. see if you can find the apk file. apparently b/c our units don't have integrated BT certain apps won't install b/c they think it is missing this feature.
[Android Head-Units] phenixof4:
I need help ! . i bought my unit last month and today my coworker gave me the password of the" Extra Settings password" and i changed the resolution from 800x480 to 1024x600 and now everything is supper big on my screen and i cant get to the extra settings screen to change it back because the image is bigger than the screen :(. i wish i red this forum before changing the resolution:(

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did you change the resolution?
[Android Head-Units] fyid:
you're right - i checked Here on my phone and it doesn't support landscape, so no point in putting it on the head unit, i'll keep using google offline maps.
[Android Head-Units] phenixof4:
FIXED :):D:good:
[Android Head-Units] dano311:
screen resolution

How about some instruction on how you guys fixed your screen resolution lol I too have fallen into this trap :(
[Android Head-Units] gpmg762:
Try this radio app, it works with presets for the an-21u, https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BzCElQ6GM7IObjlUY0RyZHFmWms
[Android Head-Units] fyid:
awesome, that works correctly, thanks! now, need to figure out how to make it the 'default' radio app... if i use a different launcher on my system can i get the steering wheel controls to switch between apps?
[Android Head-Units] gpmg762:
For it to take over, I made it a system app and froze the original radio app in titanium backup plus map the radio icon in the launcher to it.
[Android Head-Units] fyid:
ok, that sounds great - here are the steps as i understand, please help fill in the blanks!:

1. root via kingroot app as pointed to in the first post in this thread

2. install titanium backup & freeze the original radio app

3. make new radio app a system app ---> not sure how - can titanium backup do this??

4. map the radio icon in the launcher to the new radio app ---> not sure how in the factory installed launcher - do i have to install a new launcher for this?

[edited to add question:]

5. and after all that - won't the steering wheel control still try to launch the old (frozen) radio app?

thanks again!
[Android Head-Units] gpmg762:
My experience is from my an-21u but i don't see why it won't for the 2nd gen.
[Android Head-Units] furry:
I did this as well! I fixed mine by going back into settings where it is located and reselected 800. It took about 20 tries as the buttons are out of alignment but it can be done with patience.. LOTS of patience!!

I have an odd quirk maybe someone has addressed (I can't find an answer) when my FM radio is playing there is interference when things are on the screen, the more stuff on the screen the worst it sounds. I have to leave it on a launcher home page that is blank so it sounds clear. A launcher page with aps and widgets is worst and an app that is open (fm radio, maps, ect) it is really scratchy.. I can't figure this one out?

Edit: Also I'm looking for a radio app that is modded for full transparency, there is one in the old thread but it won't work on these models I have tried it. I modded the images for the sock radio app and it looks much better but I can't figure out how to make it transparent so I can leave the fm app up and play it over my live wallpaper.