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[Android Head-Units] electro_bordeaux1:
hello leigh63

I followed the procedure you told me

I formatted the sd card in FAT32 and I copied the entire folder on it I put it in the map reader I turned on the car radio with the home button pressed I heard the first beep then the second beep after a bad image appeared as if there is a resolution problem PHOTO 1

I tried with other sd card still the same problem

I tried to turn on the car radio without touching anything as I did with the first software I had installed because the software I had installed installed without pressing the home button

the car radio comes on with the nissan logo photo 2 and then it gives me a red screen photo 3

I apologize brother for this inconvenience
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Please send me a screenshot of the files and folders that are in the Root of your SDcard (you can send it privately if you want). I want to see that everything is in the right place.

It's no inconvenience. I like to help people as best I can. Your problem is a challenge that makes it more rewarding if we can get you back in shape.

Regards, Leigh.
[Android Head-Units] electro_bordeaux1:
here is leigh 63 I sent you the contents of the file in your inbox
[Android Head-Units] phongchot:
Hi, I installed this model (M045 chevrolet cruze) on a car that I bought.

- Is there any update for this version?

- Is there any software that can watch youtube on this android 4.4.

Thank you very much :)
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Thanks for the sys info photos.

I can see that you unit already has the most recent and stable version of firmware installed. There are no newer updates available.

To enhance your experience you should consider buying Kotix S160 Skins. The Skins allow you to have more Ram for your Apps as well as Root Access. have a look here: http://kotixworld.blogspot.com/2017/04/s160-kotix-rom-050417-new-tune-skin.html

Enjoy,

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Constantine2022:
Hi.

I bought a Toyota Auris with multimedia S160 - M028

Some apps like google maps are lagging terrible, sometimes even dropping down.

What can I do ? Is it really not possible to update the android version ? 4.4.4 its too old, it doesn't have even the regular youtube app. I saw at the begging of this forum that you can download the firmware but the roadnav website is not working.
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Yes, unfortunately RoadNavi closed back in 2020.

The S160 does not have the hardware to support anything more that 4..4.4

Yes 4.4.4 is too old for Playstore.

I am running IGO Navigation (which still works).

Free 2022 Maps are available on the web (you just have to look)

I know you probably don't want to hear this but maybe it is time for an upgrade. There are some nice Android 10 units out there with a familiar (but updated) UI.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] naniaudio17:
Hi Leigh,

Hope you can help me with my M232 S160 installed in my ecosport. I messing around in the settings and I came across this "default appearance" of some sort. There are two items and I selected the other one. After that the unit restart and now suck at boot (circle animation). What to do in this kind of situation? Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Are you typing about Dalvik & ART?

You should wait for your unit to boot. This can take up to 15 minutes depending on how many Apps you have installed. After this, you can convert back to Dalvik again.

If your device botts then you should also take some photos of the "about device" screens before converting back

Let me know how you go.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] naniaudio17:
Hi Leigh,

Thanks for responding. Yes, you are right I selected the ART then the unit did not boot. I tried leaving the unit powered up for more than 15 mins but still stuck on the boot (circle animation). I reset it many times by pressing the small hole button on the screen while stuck on boot, maybe it corrupted because of that??? There are no apps installed asside from the built in once since I recently reset it. Please help I cant find anything online to fix my problem.

Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

I have sent a link for M232 to your PM Box. Sorry for the delay (I've been busy with other projects).

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] naniaudio17:
Hi Leigh,

Thanks for this. I was able to reflash my unit and it is working again.

Another question. I can't install any nav apps from play store. What is the remedy for this?
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

That is great news.

Android 4.4.4 is no longer supported by Play Store.

You should search the web for IGO for Android. You can copy IGO to an SDcard and run it from the card. You can also search for IGO Maps to get the latest maps for your Country (sorry I cannot make reference to other Forums here).

Regards, Leigh

P.S. Once you have IGO & Maps, I can help you with setup if you need help with that.
[Android Head-Units] g_rom_s:
Hi

It looks very similar issue with my head unit. I suppose the problem in EMMC. You can find a lot of information about EMMC replacement in head units, seems it's a common issue for these devices.

I have changed the chip by myself, but now I have a white screen while trying to load firmware on new EMMC. Maybe I damaged something during chip replacement.
[Android Head-Units] electro_bordeaux1:
it is not easy to change EMMC
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

I agree with Electro. It will not be easy to replace EMMC.

Your unit probably has failed solder joints around the cpu sub-board.

The main reason that these solder joints fail is because a smaller circuit board is soldered directly to the larger motherboard (this is a poor design fault). These two boards heat up and expand at different rates which puts a lot of stress on the joints which eventually fail (small cracks appear between the solder and the track or the track itself will crack).

You are best to try to resolder every pad around the CPU sub-board without removing it.

Just apply some flux and a small amount of extra solder to make every joint from the motherboard to the cpu board stronger.

If you have any further questions........ just ask.

Good Luck

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] g_rom_s:
In youtube video it was quite easy - just replace emmc and load firmware from SD card as usual. But something went wrong... Anyway head unit was dead, but I have fun with soldering station and couple of EMMC :cowboy:

Currently I'm looking a way to update partitions in EMMC(without programmer) and will try to resurrect this brick once again.
[Android Head-Units] g_rom_s:
Thank You for replies in this tread. I get a lot of helpful information about S160 from your posts.

I will try to resolder pads around CPU board.

Anyway, thanks a lot for Your advices!

Have a nice day!
[Android Head-Units] Liljana:
Hello,

can you please give me a link to a firmware for S160 M008?

Thank you very much for your help.
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi Lil,

I sent Firmware links to you PM Box.

Were you having problems or just wanted an update?

You may need to repair your unit.

Let me know how you go.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] MNAID:
Hello,

can you please give me a link to a firmware for S160 M209?

Thank you very much for your help.View attachment 5778689View attachment 5778691
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

There is a newer version of you M209.

I've sent links to your PM Box.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Adrin_palmer:
Hello, i need the last update for s160 roadnav.

I dont found.

Thank you family.
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi @Adrin_palmer

What is you current MCU version?

Can you post a photo that shows MCU please.

Is you radio working?

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Adrin_palmer:
Yes. The radio working, but has locked in the logo. Mi car is a Renault Megane 3.
[Android Head-Units] Adrin_palmer:
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[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi Adrin,

Your MCU is newer than I provide. I remember that your September version had some problems so I provide the most stable version from March.

Did you try conversion from Dalvik to ART and then it got stuck on Logo? If this is the case then you should wait for 10-15 minutes for the OS to load and then you can convert back again.

Next: You should try a Hard Reset (you will keep your existing version)..

1. Press RESET button for 5 seconds

2. Without releasing RESET button press SRC button (the one with the house icon) for another 5 seconds

3. Then, release RESET button only (keep pressing SRC) and wait until you hear a beep.

4. Unit will reset after that.

I sent some M145 Firmware links to your PM Box. Follow the instructions previously posted in this thread.

Let me know how you go.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Adrin_palmer:
I changed to art and It gave me the problem in the logo.

The problem i did It for is because It gets stuck at startup giving me a blank screen and It doesn t go from there.

That's why i was looking for a more stable firmware versión.

Do you recommend doing a new update?

Thank you So much
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi Adrin,

Wait 15 minutes and see if boots. Then convert back to Dalvik.

My March version is more stable than your September version.

You can try the update at your own risk.

When you do an update, there is a risk that you can damage your radio's circuit board. The extra voltage required to flash the MCU can cause weak solder joints to fail. If this happens you will need to re-solder these joints.

Please remember that it is very important that the SDcard is FULLY Format FAT32. Do not use Win10 or MAC to format the card (Laptops should be avoided also). 2GB or 4GB is best.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Adrin_palmer:
Perfecto. Cuando dices esperar 15 minutos, ¿es cuando las bolas se mueven en círculos?

¿Las luces de radio ven en Verde?
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
HI Adrin,

ART takes a long time to boot. That is why I said to wait for 15 minutes. wait for 15 minutes to boot.
[Android Head-Units] Adrin_palmer:
Ok, i change to dalvik. But sometimes the radio has locked in the logo and doesn't run correctly.

What happen?
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi Adrin,

Have you done the Hard Reset yet?

Now you can install Firmware Update. Please remember the risk is up to you.

Remember: FULL Format SDcard. 2GB or 4GB. Not Win10. Not MAC. Not Laptop.

Extract both files and copy to SDcard (you can send a screenshot of the files in the root of your SDcard, to my PM, if you want me to check that you have all files in correct places before you begin).

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi Everyone,

Just a quick note to help.

These are the Files and Folders that you copy into the Root of your SDcard when doing a firmware update.

View attachment 5793733

Regards, Leigh.
[Android Head-Units] PataTroX:
Hello,

i've got a M017-2 with a 20170504 firmware. do you know if there is a (better) newer version avaiable ? thanx.
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

version 20170504 is the most stable version. there are a few newer versions but many users had problems with them so I never recommend anything newer than 20170504

Just remember that Google no longer supports Android 4.4.4 so you may have problems using newer Apps.

Maybe it time to think about updating to a newer radio with Android 10 or 11

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] sbilge80:
hello, i need a s160 firmware model M150
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Which Version M150 do you have now?

Is your Unit working?

Can you post photos of the about screen that show MCU and Model please.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] bcastillov:
hi

i have a roadnav s160 model M150 in a ford focus 2014 mk3 witch sync, park assist and front / rear sensors

My actual firmaware was : rk3188-eng 4.4.4 KTU84Q eng.rks160.20170906.085345

I need the lastest verrsion, to flash and repair.

I'm looking for a wiring diagrams of the radio conectors to locate the CAM H and CAM L pins in the harness

all help is appreciated

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

The September Version 0170918 had quite a few bugs on many models.

There is no newer Firmware, however, I do recommend and provide links to the most stable version 0170504.

I do have a copy of S100 and S160 pinouts somewhere on my desktop PC. I'll have a look later for you.

I sent Links and password to your PM box

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi again

I found that the S100 and S160 have the same control connector.

Here is the layout I found. I hope it helps you.

Regards, Leigh

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[Android Head-Units] pasriki:
Greeting,

Please help if anyone knows,

Where to connect the cable from the canbus module.

It is S160 android radio for Mercedes W245.

Thank you.
[Android Head-Units] qusar1:
hello everybody !

i am having problems with my winca s160

it stays in boot mode and doesn't come out of it, can someone give me the firmware to try to reinstall the system.

the android of this center is 4.4.4

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in advance thanks for the help
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi, unfortunately I'm on holiday and I do not have access a copy of M239.

You should first try pressing the Reset Button (tiny hole).

If that doesn't help then you can try a Hard Reset:

1. Press RESET button for 5 seconds

2. Without releasing RESET button press SRC button (the one with the house icon) for another 5 seconds

3. Then, release RESET button only (keep pressing SRC) and wait until you hear a beep.

4. Unit will reset after that.

Let us know how you go.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] qusar1:
hello thanks for the quick response ! I performed the procedure and it didn't work, the screen is loading and nothing else happens!
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,,

Make sure that your canbus is properly connected (if you have one).

Remove all CD, DVD, SDcards, and any other peripherals (but not canbus) from slots and try again.

I'm back home on Tuesday if you can wait that long.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] pablo0408:
Hola buenas tardes necesito ayuda con la radio s160 con android 4.4.4 me dice que no tengo configuarado el canbus pero no se como configurarlo me podeis ayudar? muchas gracias
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

I sent links and password for M239 to your PM box.

Try installing firmware and let us know how you go.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Please use English on this Forum (Google translate can help you).

Which Model and version do you have now?

Please post photos of your "about device" screens or the label on the box it came in or the label on the back of your unit.

Was your radio working before?

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] pablo0408:
hola bueno que significa box pm ?perdóname es que soy nuevo en esto y no tengo ni idea
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi, Please use English on these Forums (Rule 4) https://xdaforums.com/t/xda-developers-forum-rules.4200559/post-84074483

You PM (Private Message) box can be accessed by clicking on your mane or the mailbox icon at the top right side of the screen

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Tiberiuuc:
Hello! i have a unit s160 Model M241 ( citroen c4 2012 )

is there a newer version to install to my unit ??

Another question

any possibility to install a new version of google play? I can't install any newer applications. it gives me an error that google play has stopped. Android upgrade possibility to new version ?

Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Yes there is a newer M241 version.

I sent links to your PM box.

Follow the instructions above in this thread.

No updates for Google play. Google no longer supports Android 4.4.4. If you want to load new Apps , you should search some of the Android Archive sites.

No, S160 hardware cannot support anything newer than Android 4.4.4

Come back and let us know how you go

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] pablo0408:
hello I need help the computer s160 m049 turns on but soon the screen flashes every two seconds someone can help me?
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Can you please post a photo of your "about device" screen to show the model number and MCU number. I need to be sure of your model versions before i can advise you of the correct action to take.

Regards, Leigh.
[Android Head-Units] teotns:
Hello everyone,

I would like to upgrade my M150 to the latest stable version. I'm attaching photos of the Model numer, Kernel version and MCU version. Could you please help me with the links to download the stable version?

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Yes there is a newer stable M150 version.

I sent links to your PM box.

Follow the instructions above in this thread.

Please come back and let us know how you went.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Calypsofusion:
Hello name is Barry and I would like to have a copy of the S160 firmware for model M096I (M096) Mercedes SLK 171. My unit is not going pass the start up logo any more, the screen goes blank or sometimes the android sequence starts cycling.

Any help is appreciated

Thanks again

Barry
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi Barry,

First you should try a Hard Reset (you will keep your existing version)..

1. Press RESET button (tiny hole) for 5 seconds

2. Without releasing RESET button press SRC button (the one with the house icon) for another 5 seconds

3. Then, release RESET button only (keep pressing SRC) and wait until you hear a beep.

4. Unit will reset after that.

Please come back and let us know how you go.

Regards, Leigh.
[Android Head-Units] Ronksrav:
Looking for the firmware updates for the S160 on a 2014 Toyota RAV4. I am having issues where the system won’t boot up some days and other days it will. When it does work , after running for maybe 5 minutes the LCD screen stops working and I am no longer able to navigate anything. After about an hour we get pop ups saying nab has stopped working or google play has stopped working and other that I can’t recall. I’m hoping a firmware update will resolve this issue. I have attached images below of the make and model number of the unit if you could provide a link for the firmware, the modem is M247, android version 4.4.4,
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

You also should try a Hard Reset first (see the instructions in the post above).

But most likely, your radio has developed bad solder joints on the CPU sub board. These will need to be resoldered, but try the Hard Reset first.

Have you noticed that the volume suddenly drops off or goes up or down without you pressing the buttons (this is another sign of bad joints)

I can give you Firmware after the Reset but please be warned that the extra voltage required to Flash Firmware can cause weak solder joints to fail.

Anyway, let us know how you go.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Ronksrav:
Thanks Leigh

Could you possibly tell me where the reset button is, I’ve looked and don’t see it.
[Android Head-Units] Ronksrav:
I was able to locate the rst button and completed the reset, however it has now been in boot mode for close to an hour. I even turned off my RAV4 and it was still trying to reboot. I am worried about just leaving it in fears of draining my battery.
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

Sorry for the delayed reply. I'm obviously in a different timezone (Australia) to you.

Hopefully you disconnected your battery.

I've sent links to M247 Firmware to your PM box.

Follow the install instructions above in this thread.

Let us know how you go.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] Calypsofusion:
Thanks for the help

this is a summary

The problem started with a slow android boot up from 30 seconds to two to 3 minutes. As time passed the android boot up would start and sometimes stay in a boot loop, I would then reset the unit by pressing the small reset recess button, the unit would restart but sometimes it would take many reset attempts to boot up.

At this time the unit is not booting up any more, when the unit turns on the Mercedes logo would come up but the android startup animation boot up does not start after the logo goes off.

I followed the reset instruction given, the Mercedes logo turns on and sometimes stays on or turns off leaving a gray screen. An android green robot message came up saying “No command.

Thanks

Barry
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi Barry,

I've sent links to M096 to your PM Box.

Follow the install instructions posted earlier in this thread.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] SpecEll:
Hi there. Everyone can help me whith my head unit? I need a new update. My car: Chevrolet Aveo 2nd generation.

Model number: M107

Android version: 4.4.4

Kernel version:

3.0.36+ rks160@winca-android #5

Sat Dec 24 17:36:29 CST 2016

Canbux version: GM V2.18007BPDA

DVD version: 3200

APP version: Part9 2015-10-16 10:15

Flash version: A00A

Mcu version: 017041130.A

Build number:

rk3188-eng 4.4.4 KTU84Q eng.rks160.20170408.180518.WQ.TP000.i.1

Regards, Andrew
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
G'day Andrew,

If your Radio is working correctly then there is very little point forcing a new update.

I provide version 0170504 which is only 1 month newer than yours.

The reason I say that it's not worth updating is because when you update your radio, extra voltage is required to write to flash memory and this extra current might cause any weak solder joints around the CPU to fail and then you will need to disassemble your unit to repair them.

The way the CPU board is soldered to the motherboard is a very poor design. A small board soldered to a large board where both expand and contract at different rates leads to cracks under the joints (failed joints).

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] gdc007:
Hello Leigh, I'm in Australia and I have a 2008 Mercedes R350 with a s160 Android unit installed, some apps stopped working last year, like Youtube, it says the version is too old no update for my version. I really want to upgrade the firmware, can you help me with that? Any advice? Appreciate! Thanks!

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[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

I have sent firmware Links to your PM Box.

Please note that these Firmwares only update your software and MCU version.

These Firmwares do NOT update to a higher Android version.

The S160 Hardware is NOT compatible with higher versions of Android.

You should only use older archived versions APPS (like YouTube) that are compatible with 4.4.4

You can Google for Archived versions of APPs.

Please come back and let us know how you go.

Regards, Leigh
[Android Head-Units] gdc007:
Hello, I tried to update my unit, but nothing happens when I press the "src" button. I tried it twice, and both times I had to wait for a long time until the system completely shut down. I'm not sure what the reason is. There are two card slots on the unit, one on the left and one on the right, both are micro SD slots. Next to the one on the left, there is a logo that says "map." Also, I would like to know where I can buy a similar system with the latest products. I want to buy one for my Audi. Many units don't have Wi-Fi functionality, but I want Wi-Fi and the ability to project CarPlay with just a cable connected to my phone. I'm looking for an Android system with Wi-Fi functionality, similar to the S160 system. Do you have any recommendations? Thank you very much for your help!
[Android Head-Units] Leigh63:
Hi,

There are a few reasons that the update does not start.

please re-read the install instructions in case you missed something. https://xdaforums.com/t/s160-android-4-4-4-head-unit.3268023/post-87043041

Pay particular attention that, after turning off the car key, that the SRC (Home) light has gone off before starting the process. This usually takes about 10 minutes to go off.

Use the MAPS slot.

Also make sure that you have FULL formatted your SDcard FAT32.

Do not use Laptop builtin SD slot(use a USB SDcard adapter).

Do not use a MAC PC to format

Check that you have the following folders and files in the root of your SDcard:

internal_sd

preinstall

systemapp

wincacfgbuild.prop

flash.bin

mcu.bin

recovery.img

rksdfw.tag

s160fw.tag

sdupdate.img

sd_boot_config.config

update.config

Version.txt

Good Luck.

Regards, Leigh