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[Android Head-Units] samdu:
Is there really any compelling reason to do this on a head unit that runs full Android? Or even a compelling reason to do it instead of getting a head unit with full Android?
[Android Head-Units] adfurgerson:
I guess it depends on whether you find the simplified interface useful or less distracting. I should of stated it doesn't require an Android Auto headunit. If it in fact does run on a full Android deck there wouldn't be any reason not to choose one.
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
done, Thanks [MENTION=309940]j0bro[/MENTION]
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Hello [MENTION=7478035]ortelius[/MENTION] , can I ask you your order ID number at In-Dash.net store?, mine is #6 and still shows as "processing" since the 30 of april

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
I got a confirmation from Thomas yesterday that shipping will start this weekend or early next week via DHL, including a tracking number.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
YAY! I really hope I'm included in that round of shipping ? fingers cross that he puts a really really low value on my parcel as request at order time so I'm not totally killed by customs
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Thanks for the update :good:
[Android Head-Units] ortelius:
It looks like I was number 5.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Android Auto

Hi all,

I read on multiple post-Google I/O articles that Android Auto is evolving into a phone-compatible app as well as an Open Source car head unit version that will be part of Android N. They will actually encourage developers to hack their way into existing head units and car infotainment systems.

The Dutch tech news site Tweakers.net has a video interview with the (also Dutch) Android engineer who works at Google, he explains how you can control several car-specific systems, such as HVAC, seat vibration, cluster display, etc. with the Android Auto API that will be part of Android N. He also uses steering wheel controls in a customized Maserati Ghibli to let the system listen to voice instructions (like saying Ok Google to your phone). What I hear is that we can use the upcoming phone app to augment the usability of the OctaCore unit, like with the AutoMate app that also works quite nicely.

Sources:

http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/18/11698274/android-auto-app-update-phone-dash-google-io-2016

http://tweakers.net/reviews/4589/go...epere-integratie-in-de-auto-en-op-mobiel.html (in Dutch)

https://translate.google.nl/transla...ratie-in-de-auto-en-op-mobiel.html&edit-text= (the same site through Google Translate)
[Android Head-Units] Hisma:
I think all of this would work fine as long as the android API can interact with canbus protocol, and the SWC and other functionalities actually work over canbus.

Not all cars will be able to do this, as not all utilize canbus for all of these functionalities. But it seems to be coming more and more common. Of course, this is just a guess on my part that android would control your car via canbus codes, but I can't see any other way they could do it.
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
Anyone get their orders yet?
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Nope, shipping was planned for this week, so first should arrive by next week or a little later (China to Europe is about 10 days usually).
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
I heard from thomas yesterday and they are in final aging testing. Should be shipped next week.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Hmm good news. Lets hope it's all out by this week latest next week
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
Well, my status on the web site hasn't changed, but I got a text message this morning that I have a DHL delivery scheduled for tomorrow from SZ Huituo Co LTD out of Hong Kong, and I can't think of anything else it might be. I guess I'll find out tomorrow.
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Got an email, my order status has changed to shipped (order ID#6)
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
My order status just updated and the DHL shipment is, in fact, the head unit! W00T!
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
oh man, I hope you all post detailed reviews with pics and these are as good as I want them to be. If they are, I am ordering one on payday
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Mine too! Who will be first? The tension is unbearable!
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
I just recieved my tracking number too! Yay
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Me too!!!!
[Android Head-Units] jdidtht:
I see and Impreza listed under subaru, should fit the 2011 wrx, what is the actual screen size it. I didn't see it listed, just that it was a double din standard size.. anyone have any experience with this on a wrx? Looks so nice
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Ouch, got the DHL customs invoice. 110 EUR in total, of which 97 EUR VAT and 13 EUR handling fees. Guess there's no escaping them ;)

In the meantime, my Aftership app says the package is scheduled for delivery already May 27th. That would mean a transit time of only 3 three days, which is awesome! Let's wait some more...
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Eek means ill likely be in the $100 range on mine. Boo ?
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
You don't pay shipping up front?
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Yes but im referring to import fees
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
I have never bought anything from China. So you pay shipping and import fees?
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Depending where you live & the amount the item is declared as. Here in Canada ill pay an import fee based on what the package is deemed as. Similar to what j0bro mentioned.

Seeing how you're in the USA you may not have as bad of an import fee (if any)
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Well my DHL status still says "Shipping information received". Such a tease!!! LOL.

Edit...I need to learn how to refresh my DHL app (which does NOT refresh on it's own....stupid app).

Should be in Canada on Friday....
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Ditto. Found that out yesterday using the oldskool dhl.com website hah. Haven't received the phone call yet saying I have a package coming owing such n such in customs yet tho. Hopefully I can pay that online before Friday so it can be left at my front door in case I'm not home. Likely not tho. Always seems to be the day of is when I get the notice. Paying online doesn't help speed things up any cause the driver doesn't get notice of such payment. Sigh. Hah
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
[IMG="It's here!"]https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7159/26973518160_d0156ef495_k.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
That's quick! But also: more photos please! :D :D
[Android Head-Units] jdidtht:
What size screen is this? Sorry I just sorta jumped into this thread recently. Sounds like one for my car is the smaller 6.1 at a lower resolution than some others on the market but this is better overall was just curious. Super goodlooking
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
I believe it's 6" and change. I'll measure it when I get back to it. My installation is kind of complicated. Bose system in an NC Miata. It's going to take a little while to parse everything.
[Android Head-Units] jdidtht:
Gotcha. Sweet. Mine would be going in a 12 wrx.. he responded promptly and said it would be a pretty seamless install. Think I just may order one up
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Just got my dhl notice. $40cdn import charge. Not bad was expecting more
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
you got yours already? I am in Canada too and believe all were shipped at the same time....my status is still "Departed China" (and yes, I refreshed it. LOL
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Lol no haven't gotten it yet. Tracking says it left a service depot in Ontario someplace. I received the phone call saying I owed customs on it so i paid it so there wasn't any delays lol
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Sorry that is what I meant.....I guess yours was shipped before mine because it's still not in Ontario and yes, waiting for the customs call. What was your ship date? Mine was Wed May 25th at 6pm (China time)
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
WTF it's already here. Only two days in transit! So it's getting what you pay for with the customs these days [emoji6]

More photos and details tomorrow as it's late in the evening and way too dark for good pictures. Stay tuned!
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Damn you all!!!!!!!!!!! LMAO
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
Good. Someone else got theirs. Now I can start asking installation questions. :)
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Not to kick ya while you're down but my package was sent out on Tuesday. So yours will likely be here Monday... ?
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Still waiting for mine too, they sent me the wrong tracking number and still waiting for the correct one

in the meantime, I'll leave here the link to the update image for the 1024 version with the Play Store included

from Thomas

https://drive.google.com/folderview...ive_web&tid=0B8Nj9XViGv_6TkpERXRJcnNjRFk#list

(its the version R0071)
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Its herrrrrreeeeee!

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Quick question... Did anyone get the usb dongle? Mine appears to be missing? Going to email Thomas and see if they integrated this into the unit or not

To my surprise they send a dual fakra adapter for the Vw antenna. That's impressive lol. Normally this isn't included.

So one question.... Total n00b question likely. What's the uboot wire for?

Also the usb slave I'm guessing is for PC direct hookup?
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Well to my surprise mine will be arriving this afternoon!!!!

I have downloaded the most recent image as per above link. I was trying to read how to apply it but instructions were not very clear on the google drive instructions....anyone care to write them out here?
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
I think ill try the sd card flash method. From what I see when running the sd card flash utility (PhoenixCard 3.1.0) you select the SD card you wish to have the image extracted to, select the image you wish to write to the card then select burn.

My guess is the unit will check for a updated image file on boot up when you put this SD card into either the GPS cardslot or the SD card slot on the radio.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
There is a very verbose document on the OctaCore Google Drive space, including all steps and photos for the developer unit. The Uboot plug is for image flashing, the USB slave cable for ADB connection to your computer.

The unit is happily running on the bench already, I have setup the connection. Time to start hacking and modding!

Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 6P met Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
what does the standard ROM look like?
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Thanks. I somewhat forgot about the guides on there. I was right with how the SD flashing works. Likely be the method ill use as its likely going to be the easiest for the future.
[Android Head-Units] ortelius:
I dont know if all of your units shipped with Google Play services or not, but I recently updated to this img that Thomas provided which includes google play services + apps.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8Nj9XViGv_6X0V5LU1OSW5FQ2s

I've been using PhoenixSuit (yes no e) on windows to do firmware updates, but it looks like the sd card method looks a bit nicer and I shouldnt have to reboot to windows to do it.

Looking forward to hearing how everyone else is doing with their units.

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The uboot cable is to boot the unit into some sort of mode that accepts the img transfer from PhoenixSuit. For me the docs werent super clear, but the sequence you use to install this way (with the unit off initially) is a) open up phoneixsuit b) go to the firmware tab and select the img file c) put the uboot plug on with the aux cable plugged into the unit and the USB slave cable UNplugged d) boot the unit, wait maybe 10-15 seconds. e) Plugin the usb and PhoenixSuit will recognize the device and apply the firmware. It will notify you when its done, but will try to start the process again right away and the dialog for that obscures the success notification. Just turn off the power to the unit at that point, unplug the usb, unplug the uboot cable and reboot to the new firmware.

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And one more note, the process to install the drivers in windows was a huge PITA. Im not even sure what I did that finally worked :) Maybe thomas can let us know the right sequence with the files on the google drive. Adb with full works perfectly on mac though.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
I had zero problems up till now. Did the upgrade, now have all Gapps including Play Store. Installed Sygic, works absolutely perfect, Maps as well (especially the new Driving Mode).

I found out Thomas threw in a USB camera that also works, but the app that was there before the update (MDAS) is now missing. Will have to look into that.
[Android Head-Units] ortelius:
Sygic looks great! Installing now. Im putting this in an old Land Cruiser for off-road usage and installing my friends app GaiaGPS. Curious what other apps people plan to use. I'm also planning to run APRSDroid with my Kenwood Amateur radio (https://aprsdroid.org/kenwood/)
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Any confirmation about the WiFi. Is it now internal ? As o seen in previous posts that there was a usb dongle for this?
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Confirmed internal, works great. Will use it as in-car hotspot while on the road, piggybacking my cellular 4G connection.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Perfect thanks!
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
[IMG="Installed"]https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7107/27021402580_bf38c8981b_k.jpg[/IMG]

Need to sort out steering wheel controls, run the camera cable from the rear through the car, update the ROM to the version with Google Play, download a Mazda logo :) , etc... but it's installed and sounds great.

Does anyone have a quick link to the SD card update procedure?

Also, has anyone else had any luck whatsoever with changing the color of the lights? The sliders have zero effect for me.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
The sd update info is on the Google drive account in which the latest Rom would of been downloaded from. You just have to navigate up a folder or two. The program is there to download.

Burn the image onto a sd card with the application. Put the sd card into GPS slot and power up the unit.

From the OP

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8Nj9XViGv_6TkpERXRJcnNjRFk&usp=drive_web#list

Believe its the 2nd pdf listed and the software is under the tools folder
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
My unit its still held by UPS/customs since yesterday morning... customs in Spain its pretty crappy at best... oh well, I'll have to wait till monday... after so long... little more patience... (but Im really jealous at you guys :D enjoy your units this weekend and pleeeeease, some videos and photos in the meantime)
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
I am trying to use PhoenixCard and it keep failing "preprocess" on my formatted 8 gig SD card....I think all my settings are correct???
[Android Head-Units] jdidtht:
Maybe try a diff card?
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
I tried 2!!! Lol. It recognizes the card then I click burn and it starts formatting and then gives me an error that "preprocess failed"
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
What OS are you using? Windows? Maybe try running the burner with admin rights
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Ya windows 10. I will try admin rights. Thanks guys.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Hmm windows 10 here and it burnt fine for me. Took a while mind you but it worked. Haven't tested yet tho
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
I tried on a Windows 8.1 virtual machine on my Mac. That didn't go too well. Went to the office to use a Windows 7 machine and that burned fine. I think I'm running the update now. I say "think," because after a yellow progress bar filled up and went away (and a "card okay" message flashed briefly), I'm staring at a black screen.

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Just to be clear, the option to choose when burning the SD card is "product," right?
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
OctaCore developer unit hardware teardown

Hi guys,

I found that while the unit is sealed for warranty, you can just unscrew the rear and bottom and still take apart the whole thing without touching the seal. So that gave me the opportunity to go through the hardware and PCB's and list all components used for your pleasure. Here is a list of the IC's used with as much of the marking that I could discern. There were components were difficult or even impossible to read, due to sticker residu, faint print and even scratching. In general, the unit's build quality is OK, nothing fancy going on on the inside. There is a lot of room for extra hardware ;) The Bluetooth module is soldered at a straight angle and has the chip's markings scratched away, not sure why. The SoC board is soldered with header pins directly to the main PCB and sits near the bottom of the unit. There is no active cooling, the SoC has some double sided (thermal?) foam pads stuck on it that also stick on the inside/bottom of the metal case. The WLAN controller is soldered directly on the main PCB.

So this is what I could come up with for the IC markings:

SoC board:

Allwinner Tech / A83T / OCTA-CORE / EC064BA 219 (SoC with PowerVR SGX544 GPU)

AXP813 / F3003CA 23A1 / F3036CA 23A1 (PMU)

Hynix H5TC8G63AMA / PBA 531A / NW38GC83W3 (RAM chip, 1G)

Main PCB:

STM8S207 / RBT6 / 99263 VG / MYS 99 548 (Microcontroller)

ET2342Q 0F 13BT (?)

GL85CG 204JB0-Y22 ????CH9561 (? not sure about this one, hard to read)

Realtek / RTL8188EUS (802.11 b/g/n WLAN controller)

Xfa-230V-186(3) / TDQ-230V-156S(R) / 151147ND (Radio tuner with NXP TEF8868 radio IC)

LCD board:

Chrontel / 7026B-TF / GDC 1531 / NC0T6 (Video encoder)

Terawins T113AI / S4P989.1 / 0115-TADAA1 (LCD controller)

Below you find some detail photo's, cropped and slightly edited for legibility.

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[Android Head-Units] TransAmMan:
I'm interested in this unit. I currently have two joying radios.......a 4.4.4 and a 5.1.1.

How is the sound quality of the indash.net?

What's bluetooth quality like for calls? Any feedback or echoing on the other end?

From what I've read, it doesnt have a shutdown timer but only takes about 15 seconds to boot...is that correct?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
Got the update done. Rebooting from that black screen took me into the updated system with no problems. So yes, "Product" is the correct format and that means, literally, don't change any of the settings to burn the SD card.
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
Music sound quality is actually quite good. Haven't had a chance to check the bluetooth quality. There is a setting to delay shutdown, but it only goes to a maximum of 60 minutes. Plenty for tooling around doing errands, but not enough to get you through a work day (unless you have a much less demanding job than I do :) ). I did a rough timing of the boot process right after I installed it and it clocked in at around 8-9 seconds from a cold start. I haven't had to reboot it since updating the ROM, so I don't know if that has changed (the initial boot after a ROM installation is always longer).

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[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
So, I have a luxury problem here, the unit is too big lol! Actually, the bezel that fitted the previous Pioneer unit is probably too small but it doesn't fit - that much is true.

I think I will have to dremel a bit or ask Thomas if he has a fitting front for me.

I also checked the setup on the speakers, decent sound but the Bass/Loudness switches didn't make a change. I hope this gets fixed in an upcoming update.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Anyone know the password to get into factory parameter for vehicle specific settings?
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
I got a Metra kit for my Miata. There's a finishing trim piece that snaps on after you've installed the unit. The head unit is slightly too big for that piece to fit. I haven't decided whether I'm going to break out the Dremel to get it to fit or leave it as-is. While the trim piece would give it that last bit of fit and finish, it actually looks pretty good without it.

Bass and Loudness don't seem to affect anything on mine, either. The EQ itself actually works, though.

Were you able to change the color of the lights? It's not a huge deal, since they're pretty understated, but it would be cool to get them to match the rest of the red lights on my dash.

Finally, has anyone been able to get Google Play Music to work? It just keeps skipping to the next song over and over and over again until it craps the bed. There's one thing I found online to try, but I'm not too confident that it'll help.

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Interestingly, there was no password on it before I upgraded the ROM. Was sort of surprised to see one after the update. Is that where the boot logo setting is hiding? I remember seeing it before, but not having a Mazda option built-in. So I grabbed a Mazda logo wallpaper, gussied it up a bit, and went looking for the setting again and couldn't find it. The factory settings are the only place I couldn't look.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Mazda Miata? Probably a USA model, never heard of it before. But the rentals that I drove on my USA trips were always models different from the European ones.

I asked for red lights up front when I ordered and got it red. Maybe the little solder wire that stuck out behind the LCD configures the color (visible on the last photo I posted). Anyway, I agree that it should be configurable. We could start creating issues at the github page, the would seem most appropriate to me.

Thomas should also give that password, quite annoying indeed. But in the meantime I am fixing the hardware installation first.
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
Known as the MX-5 in most of the world and the Eunos in Japan.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Yes, the MX-5 that one I know of course, nice little cars those!

I just got back from installing and test driving the unit. First thoughts:

- boot up time waaaaay better than the Pioneer, very fast

- Sound of radio quite alright, no RDS though

- I don't like the custom apps' styling. Especially the blue blob and curvy lines. Material Design would have fitted better

- For some reason my USB tether is not detected, but that could be because of the car's USB port (maybe only has charging pins connected)

- Backlight goes from dim to bright automatically every now and then , couldn't find out why

- Reverse camera worked straight away, switches very fast

- The Android settings menu is stripped, you can search for all settings but it's a PITA to not have them all just available

- the clock setting doesn't survive a reboot

Hope to hear from you guys!
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
How bout pics of the default ROM
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Still haven't gotten my unit installed. Just put a screen protector on it and the perfectionist I am I noticed a white spec of dirt between the layers of the screen. Hopefully its not noticeable when on
[Android Head-Units] Ashade:
Any feedback about bluetooth? Both calls and music?

Is this the unit you guys are talking about:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2Din-7-Andr...328532?hash=item488db89114:g:wD0AAOSwIzNXPSRZ
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
No that's not the unit. These units can only be purchased off of in-dash.net store