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[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
I've been having problems when the temperature is near freezing, I've had to press Reset or it doesn't turn on.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Done & done. Just did a road trip yesterday since upgrading to the latest Rom & had gps dropout 3 times...
[Android Head-Units] apoc286:
Backup camera works well.

Voice calls are pretty unusable, and the GPS frequently drops out.

You'll be gambling on them sorting these issues out if you buy thia unit.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
It's strange how my voice calls are ok could be better though. Plus with the new bluetooth chip we have to wait to hear how it works. I would've done it by now, but my car is at the dealer getting a engine rebuild by recall. However the GPS does drop out occasionally hoping a fix is coming soon. Remember this unit is in Beta mode still.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
I installed the BT upgrade. Playing media audio from the phone is very good quality. Phone call quality seems good but I did not test it thoroughly. Unfortunately when the HU wakes from standby the BT does not reconnect to the phone. I observed this when going out of BT range while in standby. My phone is a GS7.
[Android Head-Units] dunksalot:
Just installed my BT mod...works good no complaints after 10 calls.

FYI...this was not an easy install. You need to be able to heat up the entire row of pins, clean and de-solder. After a couple of hours tinkering with my home grade soldering tools I had to bring it to a friend who has a micro-electronics business. It took his tech an hour to remove/replace.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
I did it with a Hakko vacuum desoldering tool.
[Android Head-Units] CompletelyNumb:
It's been colder than -30 here all week and the headunit doesnt work until the vehicle interior warms up. Have to press reset button. At -15 it seems to work fine.
[Android Head-Units] sasquatch23:
I didn't have a desoldering tool, what I ended up doing was cutting/scraping away the black plastic exposing the pins on the old bluetooth chip. Then I ended up using a old pair of nail nippers because wire cutters I had were too big and I cut the exposed pins one by one. This let me heat up each pin and at the same time, extract them from the other side of the circuit-board with a pair of tweezers. Then I used a solder sucker tool to unplug the holes in the circuit board. Soldering the new chip on was a breeze after all that. Whole thing took me about an hour and half.

Also while I had my unit apart I took the time to disconnect my internal mic which seemed to help with call quality as well. In case your wondering the internal mic is the red and black wires in the corner of the LCD circuit board (at least on the universal units, not sure on other ones). you can probably just cut the wires but I choose to unsolder the mic in case I wanted to hook up a different mic in its place later.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Guys, first of all: merry Xmas!

I got some time to install the new BT module. Hardware wise, the upgrade went pretty easy, desoldered with wicker and the could pull out the previous module with a heat gun smoothly. But after reinstalling the radio unit in my car, I get no response from it. The Bluetooth app doesn't allow pairing, the text fields are empty and I can't save new value to them (Name, PIN). Is there anything I missed? Thanks!

[MENTION=7478496]t.idn[/MENTION] do you have any more information on the Bluetooth module upgrade? I have one of the first batch of Developer edition units, motherboard has version B8000 V1.1 on the silkscreen.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
I can't desolder it with wicker nor a manual solder pump. It's the solder stuck in the tube that I can't remove. It doesn't even melt... Gonna wait until parrot comes out and hope we can buy the new board with parrot.
[Android Head-Units] t.idn:
It is P2P replacement and SW compatible. No further work is needed.

Did you check the PIN direction? BT module will be destroyed If it is powered in wrong direction.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
I initially had similar problems. Check for damage to the PCB such as pads that fell off or traces that pulled off the board.

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The new BT is working ok on my 2nd HU. I suspect I damaged something on the 1st as I was learning how to use the desoldering tool.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
Actually the failure to reconnect only happens when I have my laptop computer in the car along with the cellphone. Maybe they are paired or something and that confuses the Octacore.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
Just installed the new bluetooth chip had to pay $50 for someone to do it. Anyway music is definitely 100% better quality. If the audio on my phone wasn't on 100% or when a song ends I would hear a washing bubbling sound with the old chip. The new chip doesn't have that. Also about call quality I only had the chance to speak to one person, but he said he thought I was talking to him on the phone not over bluetooth. Gonna test it out some more. Hopefully the weird disconnecting bug is also fixed with this new chip.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
I have an alternate theory now, maybe there was a spike of low voltage on the B+ line because of circuitry I added to keep my wifi hotspot on. I have not had the problem in a couple of days of cold weather in the morning.
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
What microphone are you using?
[Android Head-Units] Aaaron16:
For those having GPS dropout issues, has anyone tried using a known reliable antenna? I had a vendor switch antenna suppliers, then previously working KGL units started having dropout issues as well.

Our bad antennas were all nonmagentic. Had they not changed from mag to nonmag, we prob would not have noticed the different part.

Anyhow, this may not be related, but figured I'd pass it on in case the antennas were from the same supplier.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
I'm using the external mic provided with the unit. Worked ok before the chip upgrade now works even better.

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In my old Avin unit I tried the gps antenna from it on the indash unit since it worked flawless and still had gps drop outs. I also tried attaching the indash antenna to my avin unit and the gps worked flawless. So it's not antenna, but a software bug.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Where are the otium units sold? Looking on Google and not finding anything about these units minus 1 amazon posting
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
With yesterdays snow storm in NY I started my car and the unit wouldn't turn on just a black screen, but all the buttons lit up. It was 20 F outside and after pressing the reset button it booted up. Should temperature really be affecting the unit boot? However 6 hours later when I returned to the car to see if it would boot and it was still 20 F outside it booted fine.
[Android Head-Units] vk34554:
I've got mine from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Otium-Double...qid=1484371010&sr=8-2&keywords=otium+car+unit
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
Maybe the battery voltage dropped too low during starting?
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Thomas, u still there?

Could you please fix:

- the launcher icon background selection is not saved, it resets to the default red-brown square

- the illumination signal check on boot (quite annoying during these dark winter days)

- what happened to the SDK, I still like to have it! At least, please change or remove to image with the blue bubble in the default apps. They are beyond ugly.

Thanks.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 6P met Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
I doubt it since after pressing the reset button, the screen like flickered a little until it got warmer in the car. I have a feeling this hardware isn't made for cold weather. I could be wrong though I'll be checking my battery during cold weather to now.
[Android Head-Units] Sorazy:
Can I ask a question?

Is there a plan to upgrade the head unit to Android 6.0?

And just want to see the GPS issue to be fixed.
[Android Head-Units] dunksalot:
I would think so but do not be surprised if you can't get an answer soon. Chinese New Year starts this weekend.
[Android Head-Units] MAStx:
Sure has gone quiet here! But in case you haven't looked recently, a software update has been posted. Jumped from 109 to 123 - I wonder what the changes are! I did do the update and it worked very smoothly. Seemed a bit faster to launch a few apps, specifically SiriusXM which tends to load slowly, but we will see if i can tell other changes as the days progress.
[Android Head-Units] Sorazy:
OK, no hope to see the STUPID GPS issue to be fix.

So, just bought a NEW PX5 model from aliexpress.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
So far on the latest rom i haven't had gps issues however im still running the rom with the 'fixes' that were posted up on Google+ the auto dim feature i don't think works right still however... Other then that im happy with my unit. Do wish to see things progress more with them tho.
[Android Head-Units] Rykochet:
Is anyone else having issues with boot looping? I'm getting random boot loops. Also it seems like my radio app refuses to save any presets. I think the unit is getting warm and I'm debating putting it a fan.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
So latest rom seems to havent fixed the GPS issues still... Getting little frustrating
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
Am I the only one that hasn't had any GPS issues?
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
Hmm. Not good to see that the GPS issues are still there. But I don't really use the GPS on the unit at this moment. I use Google maps on my phone because I then have traffic updates and stuff. I know I can setup a hotspot on my phone but don't like the hassle everytime. And for now the extra cost for a prepaid dongle or data sim is not worth it for now.
[Android Head-Units] apoc286:
They are actually starting to take the GPS issue a lot more seriously now.

They don't look on here at all it seems, but they do listen and respond on the google+ group, I'd suggest getting on there if you want to ask questions or get support.
[Android Head-Units] biggy238:
What handle is he under for G+?
[Android Head-Units] adfurgerson:
https://plus.google.com/communities/115500164891031633970
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Hello guys

does anybody knows where can I get the digitizer (touch screen) for this unit?

mine started failing after the 123B update, first one horizontal line in the middle of the screen and then the rest of the screen

now the touch only works If I put preassure on the bottom of the plastic bezel of the screen where the ribn cable to the digitizer goes...

The screen its OK, its the digitizer that its not working

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
I guess from InDash itself. Mail indashnet@gmail.com and ask there for a replacement.
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Talked to Thomas from InDashNet,

he confirmed the part number "JR-007-01" for the digitizer screen, in case anyone need it in the future.

I ordered the part from Aliexpress, about 30€ (more than twice as the ususal 7 inches screens, so be careful with yours)

It would be nice if we could get support for other most common brands that we could get without resort to buy from china and wait, or in case we want to mod something...the main board is really great, still the fastest I've seen for android in car audio.

Right now Im using a Rii i28+ keyboard/mousepad to use the unit until the digitizer arrives
[Android Head-Units] adfurgerson:
The first post from this thread was made on April 6 2016. They don't even back their product for a year? I am so glad I didn't fall for all the "open source" hype and buy one of these units.
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Actually Thomas offered to sell me the part, but I buyed it from aliexpress first.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
Thomas finally put up the parrot board for sale if anyone hasn't noticed. http://www.in-dash.net/buy_en/store/index.php?route=product/category&path=23

There are 2 board I wonder whats the difference?

Also a new update was released update 130

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Do not update to 130! I have no home screen. Physical home button does not work. Trying to close apps to go home causes an error system ui has crashed followed by a reboot.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
A full flash installed the update properly, going through the simple update process did not work. Overall loving the new 130 update
[Android Head-Units] t.idn:
You are so quick:)

Gen2 HW is released. Board upgrades with ParrotBT are also ready to order.

The Software R0130A is the first version for Gen2 with ParrotBT.
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
Does everyone's contacts sync correctly to their headunits? I have all my contacts in my iPhone in Google Contacts but only 1/5 of them sync to the head unit and I have no idea why. There is no logic to why only 88 (out of 425) sync to the HU.View attachment 4114357
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
Sometimes the BT will not autoconnect to the phone. The workaround is to tap Edit and Save for the BT name and passcode, then it connects. I'm hoping the gen 2 upgrade solves this.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Weird. My phone (lg g5) connects up every time. Kinda wish there was a on/off for the radio Bluetooth
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
On my galaxy s6 all contacts sync with no issues.

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Do you have the bluetooth chip upgrade? After I upgraded my bluetooth chip I got this issue. I contacted Thomas about it. Hopefully next update fixes it.
[Android Head-Units] dunksalot:
You should be able to adjust that on your LG's Bluetooth Settings (at least this is how it works on my Samsung GE6+.) Click on the appropriate InDashNet BT connection and you will get a few options on what BT functions you want.
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
I have the Parrot chip and it connects every time.

But I do have the issue that only a part of all my contacts sync. And I have everything enabled in my BT profile on my phone. I also don't have any groups or anything like that.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
I do have the flex bt upgrade, and the phone sound is passable. I'm waiting for my Parrot upgrade.

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Looks like all my contacts came on. I'm on the 130a update, and my phone is a Galaxy S7.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
Anybody willing to do a review on the parrot upgrade. Also do a short video on what the parrot upgrade offers?
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
I can tell you in one sentence...

Nothing extra except better audio quality. No different screens or menu options etc.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
Wow does it even do any of the parrot features? Like can connect two phones simultaneously, use voice recognition.
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
I am not sure about the simultaneous phones but I highly doubt it. Any hardware must go with software to support it. And nothing has changed at the visual software front.

But maybe the hardware supports is and Thomas can get it to work.
[Android Head-Units] glenb83:
Any plans on releasing the Astra specific model with parrot Bluetooth? http://www.in-dash.net/buy_en/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=22_8&product_id=22 or will there be an option to 'upgrade' at purchase?
[Android Head-Units] happy73093:
Post your questions here, https://plus.google.com/communities/115500164891031633970

Thomas checks there regularly.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
I learned from InDash, that when installing the gen2 board, the heat bar needs to be moved since the cpu is relocated by a larger board. Otherwise it doesn't always boot.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
If I am not mistaken the FM is more sensitive. I'm picking up multiple stations clearly with no antenna.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
Can anyone confirm this?
[Android Head-Units] biggy238:
So, gen 2 board, but still a 5.1 ROM?
[Android Head-Units] t.idn:
Carplay demonstration:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qIIc__K580
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
Nice [emoji106]
[Android Head-Units] ikerg:
Is carplay currently available ?

for which specific model?

where is the update for that model?
[Android Head-Units] MrMike99:
hello and thanks for a great resource..

I have this new 8 core, 5.1, 6.2" display etc.. 2din head unit, it has been noted that this unit will not work with obd2 Bluetooth.

is there a tutorial on how to fix this issue???

Mike
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
If it's this unit, then it's not possible. It doesn't have the software to control BT pairing based per device (like a normal phone).
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
That might work. But not sure if it would conflict with the BT stack on board. Maybe if you have a very different BT chipset.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
It's not compatible, but I believe they are working on a external dongle to fix it
[Android Head-Units] mrphil101:
There was so much hope that we actually had a source for a good thing going with Thomas and in dash at the beginning, but as you can tell by how dead this thread has become it is not to be. GPS and Bluetooth issues since the beginning. Costly hardware upgrades. Slow software updates. Wish I had purchased something else. Don't know about other people but I feel deceived with the open source promise, dropped more money into this than what it is worth, and now I am expected to drop another $200 into it to get a new board. For that money I could have bought a hi quality unit. If you are thinking about buying one of these I would recommend a serious look at something else. Nothing but disappointment here.
[Android Head-Units] TransAmMan:
It's a shame. I went the Joying route in both cars and couldn't be happier but I've been watching the in-dash thread since the beginning. Iv'e been on the fence getting one but it just seemed to buggy for me to mess with. The other companies have caught up now. Joying has a 2gb ram radio running Android 6.0.1 and Pumpkin has an octa-core with 2gb ram running Android 6.0.1. Joying has an octa-core running Android 7.0 coming in the next 6 months. Some products just don't work out. I remember the old Parrot Asteroid radio. it was buggy since the beginning and in the end still not that great.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
These Chinese units are a hit and miss, but I have to say i'm very satisfied with this one. Yes the open source is a disappointment and there still a few bugs to work out, but Thomas has been fixing them. If you look on the google+ page a gps patch was pushed out which helped. I don't want to pay $200 for a board upgrade for bluetooth, but it works ok without it. Thomas has been providing support it's not like he stopped any development. I had an Avin Avant 2 unit before this and this unit is soo much better. There could be better units out there and in my opinion this one is close.
[Android Head-Units] jbradshw:
So thread has gone dead. I was going to buy one of these awhile back but decided to hold off. I'm now considering again, but I'm wondering how everyone is liking this unit so far. I know it's not perfect, but if you were to buy a head-unit today, would you buy this again or would you look elsewhere, given that there's newer units available now. I personally haven't researched much else, but wanted to get your opinions on this first.
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Probably because these are no better or equal to a typical MTCD (is just another brand). Seller promised with clever 'grassroots' marketing and then under delivered.

Suggest aquatinting yourself with the MTCD forum and figure out which MTCD is right for you.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Don't buy one. I feel it was a huge waste of money and has gone undeveloped for months now.

GPS is buggy and still goes unfixed. Bluetooth in my unit is utterly useless. Honestly the unit isn't anywhere clowe to being a finished unit. No idea how indash is even considering selling these flawed units still.
[Android Head-Units] TransAmMan:
You should look into Joying. They just released their Octa-core with 2gb of ram and running Android 6.0 with 7.0 on the way. When I checked last week it's on sale on their website for $239 and will eventually be $299 if it isn't already. I've owned 8 Joying radios (one for each car plus I kept buying the new models). I've also installed 9 of them in friends cars. I love them and so do my friends. Anything Android will have occasional bugs, even my LG G6 smartphone has bugs still but overall Joying is very stable. They also support their products and are constantly coming out with upgrades.
[Android Head-Units] jbradshw:
Found it, thanks! And it's still going for $239!
[Android Head-Units] biggy238:
I purchased a Ford specific Joying Sofia 2gb in July and it is marginal stock, but the following here on XDA makes it hell on wheels.
[Android Head-Units] skizzums:
Hello everyone, I know these units turned out to be less than stellar and it appears there isn't going to be any future support. But, I'm in need a of unit for wife's car because I just bricked her MTCD 1gb. I dont have a bunch of money since I just bought the bricked one, and these are on sale for 129 on Amazon, which is jaw dropping with 2gb ram. She not into using a ton of stuff or apps, but was wondering if you could tell me how the following features which worked on the other unit and I know she would want. GPS, I know its spotty for some, but what if we are always paired to phone hotspot, because we are? Bluetooth calling, does it work? "Okay Google"...... Call so and so, send a text to ____ etc? I assume all the launcher work, right? We liked the CarWebGuru, can you set the default home launcher, and it starts up with it every time? And of course, is the Fast Boot working okay?

It says this is a "new release" unit, with 5.1.1. It shows it has been available only since 3 months ago, so wondering if these have better software fixes.

Here's the unit, thanks for any help.

2DIN Universal/OctaCore/2G RAM/32G Storage/7" HD LCD - Android Head Unit Gen3.1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0781DS21W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PfdyAb1HNR8FK
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Selling the vehicle thus radio was in and outline it out to part ways with so will no longer be participating in this forum. If anyone wants one of these units I have a universal I'll be selling lol
[Android Head-Units] apoc286:
Yeah that whole new release thing is a load of bull.

The problem with these units isn't the hardware, it's the useless software (the software is universal across their units) they can't be arsed to fix and when they do fix something they just break it again next release. All support has dried up now anyway, their ignoring all reported issues and basically laughing at anyone wanting a refund the basis it's not fit for use.

Look just avoid avoid avoid, they are cheap because the software is crap, and they can't fix it, they've given up trying to fix it or keep any promises, and are no longer interested in their users.

Put it this way, they know this thread exists, as they've replied on it in the early days when they were trying to drum up interest, but do you see them responding to anything now?

Also check out the google+ group and you can see their interest and support tail off more and more to now where it is non-existent, also check out their official forum http://in-dash.net/forum/ and you'll see from the build up of spam how actively they look at that.