yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Already upgraded to new version

ZX8802-51_V3.00IB_PV5R0073_LVDS.img

just to warn you all, I had to remove my google account and set it again, because the Playstore wasnt opening... once setted again, it works.

This version still have all the google apps embeded, lets give him some time

Also, I think he already started tinkering with some of the icons I sent him, since upon reload I had to change the icon size of my launcher (go to apps ->three dots menu on the upper right->select luncher settings on the bottom menu)

and AUX have new icon also ;)

I think he's going for the kitkat icon pack (I also sent him the material, iphone, flat and windows10 iconpacks from iconshock)

Lets just give him time (we can use the material ones when the sources are released) :D

Edit:

I just rested my unit with the reset button on the bench (not on the car yet) and hd to remove a re-set my account to get playstore to open...

a bug... will have to report that
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
root install instructions from Thoms now on the root app folder

https://drive.google.com/folderview...ive_web&tid=0B8Nj9XViGv_6TkpERXRJcnNjRFk#list
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Does the update retain all your settings or is it performing a factory reset? Gracias!
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
except for the playstore account, everything was kept... I just had to resize the launcher icons and set my animated wallpaper live again (it was still installed just not setted)

TRY THE LANTERN FESTIVAL 3D LIVE WALLPAPER (you can thank me again later :D )

You're welcome
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
OK guys, we have root :D :D :D :D :D :D

this is what I did

.-downloaded update.apk

.-downloaded root_update.zip

.-installed update.apk (turns out this wasnt necesary for my developer unit, since developer units already have this update.apk)

.-TURNED OFF WIFI (very important)

.-oppened update app

.-update app complains about no network and activate a button to find update locally

.-navigate to root_update.zip

.-automatic restart and automatic install of SuperSU

.-go to apps and open SuperSU

.-accept the update request from SuperSU and restart

.-after restart, SuperSU sends notification in the bar requestion another update and restart... accept that too

.-after restart, go to apps and open EsExplorer... go to menu, Tools, activate root and accept the permission request

.-navigate to the root folder as root and delete everything, then reflash because you just broke your unit (JUST KIDDING DONT DO THIS)

...now you are master of your domain

enjoy
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Interesting. I did not do the step in ESExplorer and wondering if that will fix my problem. I did everything but that and was trying to run Market Enabler only to have it crash everytime.
[Android Head-Units] jdidtht:
Why not just use a launcher to hide the apps you don't want displayed for whatever reason instead of a neutered /system image?
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
That last step with ES File Explorer was to check if activating root in Tools menu would ask for SU permissions and it did, then I could navigate throu the /system/apps/ folder and cut out Gmail2 folder just to test if I could... and it allowed me, so voila, you are root
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
ok, so I wonder why Market Enabler is force closing.....I am finding a few apps that do this (apple music, market enabler so far) and this never happened on my android phone or other head units.
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Because I rather:

.-have more internal space for other things that I could want/need (look at old smartphones always deletting to make room for something)

.-preffer to avoid something like wise valet parking/insertotherexamplehere that can circumvent with ease a hidden mandatory app with access to seven different kinds of pain

.-preffer to give people the choice of install or not what the want
[Android Head-Units] jdidtht:
I used to used app to SD and had no issues with my old phones.. I see where your coming from, just for me is silly as I buy android decks to have access to Google and customization.. but to each their own I never let a valet touch my car anyways.. sti plus valet equals nothing good
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Im starting to think that it has something to do with the way playservices is installed on the image... maybe permissions... and thats why I always have to re-set my account to enter in the Playstore after a reboot

You should report this to Thomas too, so he can look into it, or maybe anable some kind of logging that we can send to him
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Yeah, Im kind of sensitive with my car too, but sometimes you are left with no choices ;)

and about space, I've suffered that a lot too with phones, and this unit leaves you with something like 12GB, and here in europe you can cross 3 or 4 borders in a summer trip with ease, and all those maps eat huuuge chunk of space
[Android Head-Units] jdidtht:
With root why not just download root explorer go into /system and delete the respective apps a guy doesn't want? Also possible
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Thats what Im going to do in the meantime, but for the averge joe, maybe its better if they dont have to jumps all those hoops, you give them simple and secure product, and they install wht they need/want
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Hey guys, an open question for everyone:

What music player could be good for FLAC files, my music library is 90% FLAC and after testing A LOT of players, just two read the "Artist" TAG (n7 and Rocket Player)... Rocket Player was the one I liked more, but if you put the SD and the USB, then it cant read from the USB.... aaaand all the GBs of music are on the USB...

Im not so fond of n7 Plyer... but Im tired of testing and lot of players cant be downloaded from the playstore... most just say that are incompatible with the device?????

so... Im all ears... good FLAC music plyer witha great interface for our Head Units... even if I have to install it manually

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Ok something is weird. I cannot get Esexplorer to activate root explorer. Says it failed and cannot run on your device. Its like I cannot get root access even though I have SuperSU installed and fully updated.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Ya, I could not do this (delete folder in system/apps) so I do not have root for some reason. Followed all the steps and everything seems to be fine...only difference is I am still on the 0071 image. Updating to the newest 0073 soon and will report back
[Android Head-Units] twokidsandaphone:
Try Gonemad
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
You are on version 0071 or 0073?

I was on 0073 because that update showed up first on the website, maybe you need to be on that version for root to work

I've already removed GMail, G+ and contacts, but for most people its a PITA to hunt the folders on system and data/dalvik cache, ergo, the cleaner image on the near future

Edit:

Sorry!!! didnt read your next message!

yeah please report back, so I can keep the instructions on the second post updated for everyone, and thanks!
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Thanks, I'll give it a try when I get back home :good:

Did anybody knows what's the music app that Joying Head Units always ahows at his videos? the one with the album artwork spining like a record?
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
By the size of the back exhaust hole ("holes" that make a segmented circumference) I think a 40mm case Silent Fan would do

something like the Scythe Mini Kaze Ultra:

http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/fans/mini-kaze-ultra.html

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...d_t=201&pf_rd_p=1944687582&pf_rd_i=B000LB0M8S

or the slimmer version Scythe Mini Kaze:

http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/fans/mini-kaze.html

http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/fans/mini-kaze.html

not sure wich one would have the lowest dB based on aerodynamic design(power use is the same), I'll get back on that

Haven't oppened my unit yet so, dont know exactly where to plug/solder up

If somebody can pinpoint this on the pictures we already have... to get a better idea of possible solutions

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
I can understand that it can get very hot in cars sometimes, especially in hot climates. But I already opened the unit and the placement of the components doesn't allow for effective cooling via the fan in the rear. The mainboard (with the SoC on it) is stuck upside down on the bottom of the PSU+AMP PCB. Not only will you not get any decent airflow near the chip, but there are also no air vents/slots in the case that allow fresh air to pass in. The best thing IMO could be placing a decent heatsink on the SoC+PMU, currently they are covered with some double sided foam tape that sits against the bottom of the casing. But hen again, the SoC is designed for low power consumption (we're not even talking Watts here, just mW) and should be able to operate just fine. Most embedded hardware can handle up to 110 degrees Celsius (230F) with just passive cooling these days.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Did my road trip yesterday and used the radio for the first time...

Fm reception is kinda poor however I didn't fully test it as I do have satellite radio. So will test it again soon.

GPS worked well. Only issue I have is the GPS overlay volume. Would be nice to be be to adjust this or at least adjust the dimming volume level.

My screen however, if there is a light/white background it flickers. Like a old crt refresh rate flicker. Anyone else have this? Normally a sign of a bad backlight. Going to monitor this with the next firmware and see if it goes away. I did disable the adaptive backlight control in the display settings but not sure if it resolved the issue.

Feature that would be nice to have built into the rom is an auto start app. This way if you wish to autostart GPS or aux in you can tell the radio to launch that automatically. Or any apk automatically. I have autostart (no root) installed but that's just one more app having to launch before the aux launches. Which is delayed by 15-20sec. The os reminds me of Windows. Can use it till it fully boots up after 20 seconds of staring at the homepage / desktop in windows world lol

Did I read right that there is now an update apk? Will this allow us to not have to usb flash in the future?

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What GPS programs are you all using? I've been using an older version of sygic and copilot as my fav igo gives me a a screen resolution error.

How well does you GPS volume mix with your foreground audio? Mine is barely noticeable. I installed svox tts and had to cram its volume to 400% so it could just (and I mean just) be heard over the foreground dimming music
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Yep you're right, the navigation app volume is quite low. If you dial down the media/radio volume it becomes clearer, but it doesn't get louder when you turn the volume knob. I would like to have a relative volume setting, just as my previous Pioneer unit had.

The backlight is not flickering for me, so can't say anything about that unfortunately.

I saw the screenshot of the 'new' update app, but when I unboxed the unit, the same app was already there before I updated the firmware. So I guess it kinda returned now.

What I would like to know if someone managed to get all the settings to show up? It annoys me that I have to use the search function to reach certain setting screens.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Hmm ill have to bring the screen flicker up with Thomas. However it will be difficult to show as its not always noticeable and I highly doubt my phone will capture it in a video.

I would also like to see an option to adjust the sub out line. As I now require an adjustment to my gain volume as I have hardly any sub volume now with this unit.
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
I use Waze. Sound volume hasn't been an issue for me.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Hmm can't use waze here as I don't have a external data plan.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Ok, updated to the 0073 image and root works.....I was able to delete an app in the system/app folder so I believe I am good. Still can't get my Market Helper app to work though....
[Android Head-Units] samdu:
What are the image specs required for the boot logo? I can't seem to get mine to work. Also, once I get that working, I'm going to want to change the boot animation, as well. What do I need to do to do that? Just standard Android stuff?
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
I would like to connect my steering wheel controls (SWC). From my Pioneer radio I have this unit (the CA-R-PI.113) which, from the looks of it, takes SWC input from the KIA Mini ISO connector (the red one) into resistance variations on the 3.5mm jack (which goes into the back of the radio unit). Here's the pinout for the KIA, it uses pin 16 "S/Wheel Remote" and 17 "Remote GND".

The SWC settings on the OctaCore allow for 'learning' of commands; so that's not the problem. I just want to figure out how the hardware should be connected. How did you guys connect yours? Thanks!

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[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Well I can't even get the boot logo to stick when selecting it in VIS-Vehicle Parameters. I select the Audi one and hit Set Logo and it never sticks....so not sure about adding one or even the proper specs. Sorry man
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Hi [MENTION=309940]j0bro[/MENTION]

I have a Peugeot 307 and got my SWC using this CAN BUS decoder:

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

but also could have used this one

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

the second part of the trick was the connection lead

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

(this plugs on the back of the gray box on the first CAN BUS decoder model or on the back of the blck box with the "2" sticker on the second model)

this connection lead has 3 wires coming out marked as

Key1, Key2, GND

I just connected this to the wires from the Head Unit mrked also

Key1, Key2, GND (note, this is the keys GND, not the thick 12v GND... there are two GND wires)

Last but not lest, I went to Sytem Menu and selected CAN BUS 408 (all Peugeots use the same signals), then off to the SWC learning screen nd fter I was hppy with may keys ssigntions, hit save and then turn of the ignition for a few seconds so the HU will come back when swiching ON the car

There is a PDF with the wiring on the connection led page
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
All, I have been working with Thomas on getting a public folder on google drive setup so we can get file going logging our issues. He has created this directory and I have a list of stuff in an email that I want to start a log with. goo.gl/AvUbwP

If anyone already has a template, please feel free to upload as a start. I was thinking of getting one with many columns starting with User, Indash Unit (universal or car specific), Car model, area of concern (ie Car Specific, Apps, General Behavior), then list the issue. What do you think?
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Sounds great!, I second that

a centralized place to put issues and the status of each one (maybe with color con the status cell, like red:bug, blue:enhancement, green:fixed, yellow:possible bug)
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
My preference would be to use the system that is designed for this and readily available: github. The only thing we need is a repository there that matches our platform, which I already asked Thomas to push (the 5.1.1 source tree).

Keeping a list in Google Drive is of course better than nothing, but probably a PITA. I applaud your efforts nonetheless!

Edit: maybe Thomas wants to keep the copycats off for a while. In that case, a somewhat less accessible place than Github might be better, but that's up to him.
[Android Head-Units] twokidsandaphone:
I have a couple of questions that I was hoping someone might test and/or answer for me.

1. Are large (1 TB) hard drives supported?

2. When ignition is turned off how does the unit behave with respect to USB devices - is storage unexpectedly removed or does it behave cleanly?

Thanks!

Jeff
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Muchas gracias amigo!

The PDF actually mentions 'Chinese learning brands', which is exactly what we have ;)

I'll see how far I can get!
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
[MENTION=7347417]rubenjavier[/MENTION] How does the Steering Wheel Controls app work? I get zero feedback in the UI. Not when I touch a button, nor when I hit Save. Is it just a matter of guessing? Or should you see something happening when the SWC signals work? Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
The first time I tested, without the key12 gnd wires connected, The screen didnt responded to me either

When I had the wires connected nd the CAN BUS activated in mode 408 (that was a guess for my peugeot), The screen did read my touches, first the touch on the screen and the the SWC press, once you do a SWC press, the button you selected first on the screen wil turn light-bue... keep doing this (other button on the screen, other SWC press) until you have all the controls you can/want to have, then hit save, and finally turn off the engine to let the unit shut down
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Has anyone been abe to connect with the Easy Connected app?, wired or wireless?

I tested with two phones (nexus4 and Oneplus One) both with CyanogenMod13 and was not able to connect for mirrorlink
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Must say my unit is being a pita to get the root package to install after the latest update. Ugh lol. Hell right now its rebooting and trying to upgrade something as soon as I install the update.apk file (not even launching the program)

Now the device tries to flash the root file and sits at the upgrade process bar and does nothing ugh... A pre-rooted Rom would really be nice lol. My unit has never flashed outside of the pc flashing methig.

Err okay so after changing sdcards the update worked. Weird anyways time to play lol
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Whoops: the video output is not dedicated. If I play a video for the kids in the rear (screens connected to the analog video 1 and 2), it just replicates the unit's actual screen instead of showing only the video output of the video player.

So when I switched to Google Maps after starting the video, kids started shouting 'hey, we want our video back!'

So yeah, for family use: blocker issue ?

The video player app does support playing in a floating surface, so it might be possible to route only that output to the video out.
[Android Head-Units] lowridincrew,:
Need info on the RCAs. Is it Front (L/R) Rear (L/R) Sub (L/R) and what is the RCA voltage
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
You can see the RCA's diagram on the pictures Shared by CompletelyNumb:

http://imgur.com/a/qOpDU

Regarding the Voltage, Im awaiting the answer from Thomas of InDashNet, when I get the response, I'll Update the Info
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
ya, I put that in my questions that the OP was going to send Thomas. I have asked these "basic" questions each time I investigate new units. It HAS to have very good SQ coming out of the unit with no hiss, pops, crackle. I am sick and tired of manufacturers pushing Android this, Android that and you can load 15 million apps on this....It is a car STEREO first. It HAS to have instant on with rearview camera and the faster it boots to full system up, the better. again, it's a car stereo first. Many units have a standby option that can last more than 1 day now so this is great but some work still needs to be done on the boot up sequence. I have seen Flyaudio and some others with SoC boot instantly into Android which is likely a program of standby where it draws next to nothing. I know FM/AM radio is being listened to less and less but it still is a great source of news and entertainment. The Radio chip needs to be free of reception issues and can be done quite easily (most name brand Pioneer, Kenwood, etc have same or better as OEM if you have the right adapters). If an Android Head Unit wants to stand out among an EXTREMELY crowded market...these key features would do that. In fact I know a bunch of people that would pay a premium for this. Food for thought.
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
How is the wifi reception with that dongle?
[Android Head-Units] touchpt12:
Did you try installing the file using the Update utility?

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@ rubenjavier,

Use these links for the forum and mirror the previous ones:

Android 4.4 Image (March 2016 Update):

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=53783

Tools (to update head unit and extract the .img file):

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=53785

All Updates Provided By Thomas:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=53787

APK (folder of apps that may be useful):

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=53784
[Android Head-Units] CompletelyNumb:
I've tried every tool provided in every email, forum post, google grounds, indiegogo etc post. Remaking the IMG file now. This isnt the update im trying to install, but the base software. I just keep getting a white screen with an "error 1" message.
[Android Head-Units] CompletelyNumb:
I guess I can't run 64 bit ubuntu in virtualbox on my machine, so no compiling my own image file. :/ Left with a dead HU until I hear back from thomas.
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
sorry to hear that,

just in case, latest version of Dragonface that I could find (v2.2.5, maybe a better support for A83 SoC, I loaded the image on it and checked few things):

http://www.mediafire.com/download/t65kuii3axon3cw/Dragonface_V2.2.5.rar

https://mega.nz/#!rQUE0IqY!S5nsVnzXVZg5aJ6qLtPOx1yJDPlbl0Vs4iV9VliRpE8

http://www.filefactory.com/file/2zcd22b3dn7d/Dragonface_V2.2.5.rar

and latest version of Phoenixcard that I could find (v3.1.0, some Head Units have more than one SD Card slot and only one of this will work for upload images):

http://www.mediafire.com/download/rlccciim76vsqnv/PhoenixCard_V3.1.0.rar

https://mega.co.nz/#!cgImBYKT!rJfjWFF-QDix2VPpWR6UjNfpjMMc8tCwNGzy4UZs6zo

http://www.filefactory.com/file/3jfr20xt38mf/PhoenixCard_V3.1.0.rar

Phoenixcard instructions, that I found on http://chinagadgetsreviews.com

Create installation SD card.

Important: This will erase the SD card

– Download and unzip the Phoenixcard archive to a folder on your PC.

– Unzip the single (imagename).img from the downloaded image to an accessible folder on your Windows system.

– Obtain a micro SD card of at least 1GB in size and connect it to your PC in some fashion. It should be accessible under a drive letter in Windows.

– Browse to the folder where you unzipped Phoenixcard and find the PhoenixCard.exe file with the green folder icon next to it. Double click to launch. The Phoenixcard software will launch.

– Using the drop down to the right of Disk select the windows drive letter that contains your Micro SD card.

– Click on the image button and browse to whereever you extracted (imagename).img to, and select the file.

– Ensure Product is selected under Write Mode. Product mode will create a self booting Micro SD designed to apply a separate image to a device.

– Click on Burn. Pay attention to the status messages. Once it is complete you can eject the Micro SD from your windows system.

Good luck
[Android Head-Units] CompletelyNumb:
You know, I had both updated versions already. But I figured I would delete them and redownload them from your links. Lo and behold, it worked. Was able to burn an sd card and get the HU up and running.

Some minor speed bumps, default language is chinese. And the toush screen seems to be mirrored. I'm not sure how to bes describe it, but when i try to hit a button on the left, it presses something on the right instead...