yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Thanks on the update LIx2NG :good: it would be great to have an insider among us

Im really interested, just waiting at least to know that I will be able to keep my Peugeot 307 SWC (steering wheel controls) using Connects2 adaptors like the rest of the Android Head Units:

http://www.connects2.co.uk/Product/ProductItem/CTSPG007.2

or

http://www.connects2.co.uk/Product/ProductItem/CTSPG013

Which are basically the same but the second one can keep the OEM backing up sensors sounds, besides the camera image

And, also to know wich FM radio chip options can I ask for, since its actually a radio, it would be great to have a good one

Note: I didnt actually meant that model specific are just faceplate changes (the ISO connector wiring changes for almost every manufacturer and sometimes between models for starters), but some people was asking about the faceplates, and I just tried to point a solution for wanting/needing one and living outside china, and aliexpress/taobao/spreenow has done the trick for me in the past ;)

Thanks again man, Hope to be hearing from you soon, and keep the info flowing, since we are showing a genuine interest here, but there is so little information/updates/pictures/etc from InDashNet, I hope with the release of the 5.1.1 source that will change and the community will dive right in
[Android Head-Units] LIx2NG:
Hi Ruben,

You're welcome! Buttons can be supported if the interface box presents button pushes by different resistence values (traditional analog interface)-- if the values are within supported measurment range of course. I'm not sure about back up sensor beeps though, so let me check with them and get back to you later, also with more information about the radio module... :)
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Thanks bud! As mentioned, any help you can provide would be appreciated. We seem to have very slow responses, very limited communication and just overall feels like to get anything done with In Dash Net would take forever. I understand they are a small group and likely trying to meet all the demands of "starting up".
[Android Head-Units] CompletelyNumb:
I let it sit for 40 minutes at that half way point before I finally gave up. Flashing seems very inconsistent with these apps and HU, though. I can literally burn the same image onto the same SD card with the exact same steps, and it will fail to load about 1/5 times.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Wow I just caught this radio doing a Google search the other day and could hardly find anything about it minus a Google+ posting. Thanks for the efforts thus far!

Just a question tho. The 5.1.1 image with play store what screen resolution is it? As I may be in the market to pickup a universal unit for my gfs Vibe & use it as a test base before replacing my crap newsmy unit
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Hello again,

with steering wheel controls (SWC) would be great, since the Connects2 adaptors used for Peugeots do exactly that (convert signals into resistance), I think this would work (it works on all the other Android HeadUnits on the market), so Im assuming that what is needed is to teach the radio the diferent values for the button presses. I sent InDashNet the link to the Connects2 CanBus converters about 10 days ago.

If the Head Unit have a configuration screen for the button presses, that would be great until they develop the Peugeot Preset apk (the Connects2 adaptor works with most brands Head Units like Sony, Pioneer, Kenwood, Alpine, etc... so the output values for VOL, SRC, PLAY, PAUSE, etc.. must be standard).

Thanks again LIx2NG, I'll be waiting for your inside info,

appreciated
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Anyone have one of theses units in a VW jetta or golf? Mk5 body. I'm curious how well the canbus works, if it's internal or external. I've had issues in the past with canbus units for my car not being 100% compatible and curious how this one fair's up. In so tempted to purchase one with the promo that's on right now (save $100 for the development headunit)
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Updated the First post with pictures of Android Auto working on the Lollipop 5.1.1 image of the Octa Core Head Unit
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
Is Android Auto working with a phone attached? Or is it using the head units Android system and just making a more car friendly UI?
[Android Head-Units] touchpt12:
Looks like the Android Auto app is installed on the head unit. I will install it myself and test it out when I can. Will probably upload of it working.

On a side note: Has anyone successfully flashed the ROM w/PlayStore enabled? So far "CompletelyNumb" is the only person unable to flash it and I would like feedback from others. I want to try a different method of compiling the ROM.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
How's the sound mixing with the unit? Can radio and nav work at the same time? How about auxiliary in? Does it run in the background ? Does it mix ? This is a must for me in order to purchase.
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Updated the First post with High Res images of the Generic 2DIN 7" Unit just posted by Thomas
[Android Head-Units] dunksalot:
You hit the nail on the head there. Start-up should work just like any cell phone - hit a button and swipe. I wish the software bugs were fewer and far between, but we are talking about the complexities of designing a tablet with all the functionalities of a car stereo. When Android releases a new platform, the car stereo market is always going to trail due to the lack of engineering staff and added car stereo functionality complexities. My cell phone has 6.0 and I am still waiting for my car stereo to go 5.1.1.

I also agree in terms of radio quality. My AM/FM Radio is terribly inferior to the (now sitting on a shelf) Delphi stock radio in my car. The evolution of these devices is just coming into their own and despite all the bugs I find myself addicted to my car stereo like my cell phone.

Needless to say the above issues are things I believe InDashNet is working on. I can't wait until 5.1.1 works well so I can use all my favorite killer apps that I cannot yet use - including the ability to tinker with IFTTT functionalities. Of all the Chinese HU vendors I've interacted with, Thomas is the most knowledgeable (and has the best English which helps.)

From all my research there appears to be major differences across a lot of these Chinese vendors. There are dozens of factories. They do not necessarily design any of their HUs. Those go to design houses who the factories sometimes outsource to. For the larger factories, from what I can tell they may not make any of these after-market HUs. They serve the JVCKenwoods, Pioneers, etc. and they have their own in-house designers (as mandated by their contract.) The after-market HUs are manufactured by mid-sized factories (I believe InDashNet falls in between design house and small factory.)

The after-market HU space is diverse and somewhat complex. There are certain factories that make the molds - both for the HU faceplate, chassis, vehicle-specific fascia, etc. That is why you see what appears to be the same exact unit sold by multiple vendors. However, the differences between them all is in their knowledge of how to build the hardware and software cohesively. Of all the vendors I've played with (5 total over the past 2 years - yes I have a problem LOL) this is the best unit so far minus the radio quality and occasional random reboots.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Agreed.... However is it me or has things with this unit gone dark? Hopefully new updates are to come.

So an update with my unit. All is working good hardware wise. Still have the random issue where the standby will randomly stop working. Also have it where the physical button colour will work correctly (set to user colour red) or randomly be white (stock colourvwith my unit) other then that it seems OK thus far
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
I had the issue with standby randomly not working when I had it set to 60 minutes. After i changed it to 30 minutes never had that issue again. Also 30 minutes is enough time for me so i'm satisfied with that fix.
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
You actually got the button color to work at all? Do you have the universal? My button colors have never changed from blue. I want red. :(

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I'd call that a workaround more than a fix. And I still want a longer standby time. That said, on the rare occasion that I get the message that android is starting, it's only up a couple of seconds.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
I actually ordered it with red buttons explicitly, because Thomas said they were hardwired. He could post how the wiring works, so we could change it ourselves. After all, it is an open source unit, right?
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
My buttons are always white and those settings don't do anything at all. The message android is starting also stopped after switching to 30min. My guess the 1hr is too long and drains the battery too much causing the unit to shutdown and forget its settings. Basically like pressing the reset button on the unit.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Well my unit is a new universal so perhaps mine has different led backlights vs earlier generations. In not sure what all the colours are. I can check. All I know is its a light blue (almost white) and red is what I've gotten so far. However the settings don't seem to always stick. Think its a work in progress tho.
[Android Head-Units] Sorazy:
Have GPS issues

I also have the GPS issues. Waiting for the fix.
[Android Head-Units] mrphil101:
Wow, this is the best we get? No response to the open source promise that I paid a premium for? No statement about any issues in the spreadsheet being fixed? Updates pending?

We understand the costs of doing business can wiegh heavily on businesses, but that really has nothing to do with the issues we have. Make a quality product, and do what you advertise and customers would come in droves for this unit. As it stands now, potential customers are coming here to see what's up, and having second thoughts or just flat out saying no to your products. We are a respected source and do have influence, that's why people check here b4 buying. Also there are many capable minds on this site that could fix a lot of the issues that are just stagnating on the spreadsheet. Definitely your loss if you chose not to accept the free help that has been offered here many times.

It has gone dark for us. No software updates in a long time. No communications on google+ about any progress other than working on a new android version., and that was quite a few weeks ago. And only a response here because ruffled feathers due to cultural comments.

Thomas did you bother to follow any part of this thread prior to the cultural comments? Can you see that a lot of YOUR customers are unhappy? Show us your word has meaning and do as you promised in writing. If you are not going to make this open source you should refund at least a portion of the premium paid for the developer units that can not be used for stated purpose.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Nicely put... I did purchase this unit due to the fact that it had large potential in being the dominate unit if it truly was s open source tweak all you want unit. Thing would be phenominal if it would just be opened up to all on here. The bugs would be worked out... I can live with the glitches... Only for so long... Spending all I have on this unit it should be glitch or next thing to glitch free... Yet it has random GPS issues... Standby power issues and the small minor minor backlight issues for the buttons...

Which by the way my buttons are rgb adjustable...
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
We have another update. [MENTION=7478496]t.idn[/MENTION] how is the SDK coming along? When can I start on my launcher/radio/media/video/notifications-app?

ZX8802-51_V3.00IB_PV5R0109

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1)Video Picture in Picture in different reslution.

2)EQ Init

3)BT music key control

4)BT contact optimization

5)hiding icon

6)Launcher optimization

7)Logo animation moved to factory settings

8)GPS time optimization

9)Typo update

10)Long Press in touch key

11)Benz canbus updated

12)SWC update on BT call

13)Infiniti canbus update

14)Reverse cam screen brightness when ILL on

15)SW_update app optimization

16)Seamless BT call when acc on/off

17)USB_OBD
[Android Head-Units] Sorazy:
Excuse me,

Can you tell me the password of the factory settings?
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Set the volume to 7 in the system settings, then you can access the factory settings. Search this thread for it, it is there.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
So Thomas released a new BT chip we can install. Anyone planning on purchasing it and writing a review on it?
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
With the new update I am now officially 100% pleased with my unit for the camry. Thomas fixed my issue of SWC not working with bluetooth also the gps issue where i had to wait upto 5 minutes for it to lock on a signal is now also resolved. I get a lock on as soon as i start the car on a cold boot. Wifi is amazing and bluetooth is not horrible so it's ok. Only thing I wish it had was bluetooth OBD so I can stop using Torque on my phone. Next thing to look forward for is Parrot.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Awesome to hear. As i too have random times where my GPS lock takes a few minutes unless I launch the GPS test app... Will download and update now!
[Android Head-Units] Sorazy:
The GPS issue

I still have the GPS issue that the head unit will randomly lose the GPS signal and will not recover until the head unit reset.
[Android Head-Units] Sorazy:
The Google Music issue

And what about the Google Play Music issue. Do some one know how to fix it?
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
I bought it, was only $1,00 including shipping so let's see. I'll document the upgrade.
[Android Head-Units] ineedcover4:
Do you know if the InDash updates will work on the Otium units? I also have your unit and it's on R0095. I want to fix the time sync issue (1 hour off) as well as the slow GPS signal lock addressed in the R0109 update that was just released. Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
$1 including shipping 0.o wow should've checked how cheap it was I expected another $40. I'll buy it and hold on to it until I see how it performs. Thanks for taking the time to document the install.

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Hmm I don't have that issue. My issue was it wouldn't lock on from cold boot for up to 5 minutes. Email Thomas.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
That sounds almost hardware related vs software... Only GPS issue I've had is slow in lock and randomly glitchy issues with GPS software not tracking correctly. I cleared the GPS software cache and the issue hasn't come back somce
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
Just curious how do you reset the gps software cache?
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Well I use sygic or igo. So if you go into the apps that are installed you select the app and it will give you the option to clear data or clear cache.
[Android Head-Units] vk34554:
Yes, it does! I'm running R0109 for the second day, so far so good. I also updated MCU to version R0097. Things are noticeably better.

At least some issues with audio mixer have been fixed. GPS over radio is now clear and loud, I even had to lower mixer setting to 4.

Bluetooth now disconnects when unit enters delayed shutdown mode.

Logo selection is working.

Time sync issue seems to be resolved. Since it was intermittent, I'd prefer to watch it for a few more days to be sure. Btw, before the fix I was solving it with ClockSync app.

Streaming in Google Music is still broken, alas. Also, Waze is still crashing when I press NAVI button while in Waze. I suspect this is partially app problems and may not be easily resolved in OS alone.

Also, panel LED colors and SWC button setup is still lost on reboot. This can be fixed just by entering corresponding settings page. In case of SWC buttons, there is even no need to re-learn the buttons, just press save and exit. Minor thing, but still annoying. The good thing that reboots are not happening often. Day-to-day operation seems to preserve those settings just fine.

I never had any issues with slow GPS lock, at least nothing that I would call a problem.

Saying all that, I'm not Otium support, I cannot guarantee it will work for your uint, so update it at your own risk.
[Android Head-Units] ineedcover4:
Thanks vk, I appreciate it. So I updated the software to R0109, and everything seems to be much better. Only problem I had was that the radio no longer works. The shortcut icon is replaced by the green android robot. When I click on it, it says "App not installed." I tried to go to the Quick Launch setting but I don't see a radio app. By the way, I haven't updated the MCU yet.
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
You tried rebooting/resetting the unit already?
[Android Head-Units] vk34554:
I had this happen too on first boot after upgrade, but then later on the radio app has recovered. I was busy restoring SWC buttons config, so don't know if I did anything special, or just another reboot helped.
[Android Head-Units] ineedcover4:
Thank you, guys! So I disconnected/reconnected the car battery's terminal and restarted the head unit. Radio is back up and everything is going well. Great update!
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
I found an issue probably not new since I barely listen to the radio. While listening to a station the radio will start looking for a new station. As if it lost reception and is pressing the search button for the next station.
[Android Head-Units] vk34554:
Yeah, this is not new. While in radio app, click on RDS button and then turn off AF (auto-focus).
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
Great! thanks for your help
[Android Head-Units] vk34554:
Google Music is fixed!

It's working, Google Music has been fixed!

https://plus.google.com/112487972363136534718/posts/Xp6tniev4YM?sfc=true

I just tested on my ex-Otium unit. Thank you Thomas!
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
short in the mic circuit

Does anybody know where the mic input circuit is? I'm measuring 1 ohm at the external mic input and I couldn't locate the circuitry it goes to.

Update: I found the short, there was a solder bridge where a connector is soldered to the board containing the octacore processor.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Any update on this new Bluetooth add-on? What new features ? In trying to figure out if its possible to hookup a Bluetooth remote however my unit in its current state only seems to broadcast Bluetooth and not search Bluetooth
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Nope, was only shipped last Sunday so won't be here until end of next week. What I'd like to have at least is a form of displaying my phone's notifications in a car-friendly way on the head unit when I'm driving, just like with an Android Wear smartwatch. That should not be too difficult to code.

The unit is a Bluetooth peripheral, not a host (like your phone).
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Hmm boo which means no way to have a Bluetooth remote work with it. Kinda a shame.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Yep that's how it is. Your car is actually just a very big hands free accessory, this is true for most BT car systems.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Think that was the only thing the newsmy had was the ability to be a host as it had dual Bluetooth. Oh well I don't really need a wheel remote anyways... Now to have screen notifications from my phone would be ideal... Curious now as to what my unit has in it for Bluetooth likely doesn't have the new Bluetooth adapter and seeing how not sure what benefits there are from if I likely won't upgrade any time soon
[Android Head-Units] ineedcover4:
Does everyone's unit continue to run apps (for the duration of the sleep mode setting) when you turn ignition/acc off? In my case, I'm talking about music not being paused when unit is in sleep mode. Using the stock media player or Poweramp, both programs continue to cycle through the music until the device fully shuts down. On restart, it will play from the beginning of the track whatever music was played last during the final duration of sleep mode. I can't get Tasker to pause when turning acc off because the sleep mode does not trigger the display as off when you turn off the car. Only way to get around it is to manually tap pause on the screen before I turn the car off everytime.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
I haven't checked just yet with the recent update but past updates my unit was the same... Didn't pause music in sleep mode. Hopefully this cam be fixed
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
If anyone is curious what the new bluetooth chip looks like, I got mine today here are photos.

[IMG="Side 1"]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q626/mick4015iizbor3d/20161201_214228_zps4ecpwbg2.jpg[/IMG] [IMG="Side 2"]http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q626/mick4015iizbor3d/20161201_214249_zps6vbjxaim.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Hmm still curious as to what the benefits are lol
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
I hope to find out soon. Considering it was $1 total for the chip and shipping I got nothing to lose.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
That's true hah. Looks like a semi easy install if you know how to solder
[Android Head-Units] vk34554:
Confirming, I have the same thing happening. DailyRoads Voyager also keeps taking video after ignition/acc off.

It should be possible to trace unit events with some app and see if anything can be used to trigger the music play pausing. Maybe Bluetooth disconnect can be used? Ideally, it should be fixed in the system, of course.
[Android Head-Units] n6papktest:
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[Android Head-Units] devlop:
So, I bought a USB wifi adapter because I just can't pick up a signal in my garage (although everything else I own can), but I'm not sure how to get it to work. I have it plugged into one of the USB cables. I was hoping it was just a plug and play, but it doesn't seem to be working. What am I missing? This is what I bought. Maybe I just bought the wrong one?

Rosewill N300 Wireless 11N 300Mbps Nano USB Adapter with Wi-Fi Sharing Mode As Hot Spot (RNX-N300UB) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Z08VH8G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_--crybJWC6D81
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
It probably needs a driver for Android (which I never see, it's always Win/Linux). You could try to connect it to a Windows PC, find the hardware ID in Device Manager and Google that to find what kind of chipset it is based on. Then look if an Android driver is somewhere online or a guide that shows if it's possible to install it to android. But I am not sure if you need to Root the InDash to install drivers.
[Android Head-Units] devlop:
Hmm, OK, thanks. I'll look into that.
[Android Head-Units] apoc286:
Please anyone with GPS drop out issues, get on Google+ and post about it.

Thomas appears to be more active there than here, and this glitch needs sorting, and I think if there is a better idea of how wide spread it is (or isn't) a fix will be more forthcoming.

I kind of get why he can't just go open source due to nda's etc but I can't help thinking if he did open it up all these issues would be fixed by now...
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
DHL just delivered the new BT module. Here are two pictures of it.

Top side:

Bottom side, "Design by Bill" [emoji16]

Maybe I'll install it coming weekend.
[Android Head-Units] DistortedAxis:
Loooking to buy a Headunit.

Trying to decide between this and a joying unit.

Is there a list / wiki of current ongoing "bugs" that users are encountering with this unit? The support appears to be "better" for this unit, but want to compare units.

I mainly need the ability for

GPS,

Backup camera,

Voice calls through radio / speaker

The voice calls are the most critical as I travel a lot and need to have conference calls with clients regularly.

What is the consensus n this unit?
[Android Head-Units] devlop:
Has everyone had issues with side loading apps? Is there a fix?
[Android Head-Units] MAStx:
The one app that required a bit more effort for me was SiriusXM, but I used the raccoon loader and it worked like a charm. See http://www.onyxbits.de/raccoon .