yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
I finally got my unit and I love it. The wifi in my opinion is great compared to my Avin Avant 2 unit. This one actually picks up my house wifi and provides great connection. Also I believe I read a while ago this unit has no fan? I'm not 100% sure but my unit fan opening is open and covered by a black thin foam seems to have a fan behind. I installed sygic and the vocalizer tts voice, but over music I can barely hear the voice. Even with music off it's more audible, but still very very low. Is there an option in the unit to fix that? Also, I programmed my steering wheel keys volume works, but previous and next do not work. The mode button on the steering wheel I programmed to hangup the phone, but that doesn't work either. Otherwise I am very impressed with the unit. FYI this is the 07 Camry unit.
[Android Head-Units] dunksalot:
I don't have - nor ever had - that issue. It may be a faceplate installation issue from the sounds of things since you replaced your faceplate.
[Android Head-Units] apoc286:
Just a quick one as I've not had time to mess with the stereo as much as I'd hoped the last few days and the car is off getting undersealed at the moment, however I had purchased basically the cheapest WiFi OBDII reader off ebay, and had chance to test it today on the stereo using Torque pro.

It seems to work no problem! Obviously it means you have to sacrifice tethering whilst using the OBDII reader, but with a bluetooth reader you'd be sacrificing telephony instead.

Once Easy Connect on the stereo is licensed, I'll see what happens if I run Torque Pro on my phone with my bluetooth OBDII reader and Mirror it to the stereo using easy connect, and see if this is a viable alternative for those that want to use Torque Pro and tethering at the same time.

Oh and just reminder if you have this stereo you need to get your hardware ID (Just start the Easy Connect setup process and it will show it to you) over to Thomas by August 28th so he can licence it for you :)

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Also what's peoples experience with the navi audio mix option been like? I've got TomTom installed on my device (works but needs to be side loaded) and although it drops the radio volume for prompts by TomTom it doesn't drop it enough for the prompts to actually be heard regardless of how I set the option. Anyone got any additional feedback on this with different bits of software or found a setting that works?
[Android Head-Units] devlop:
I've used Google maps once and the audio was quiet compared to the music. I have found a volume control for system which I've turned up, but I haven't used maps since. Not sure if it's changed anything.

Has anyone been able to get into the launcher settings? It always fc's on me when I try. Also, my volume always goes back to 10 after I start my truck, no matter what volume I've left it at. Did this happen to anyone else? Is there a fix?
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Wow im just having horrible luck with my unit. Turned on my car this morning and the screen went haywire. It was a cooler evening out so wojdering if the temperature change sparked the screen to act up.

Tore the unit apart, replaced the ribbon cables (as i was sent extra when i got the new screen) verified all connections were secure tapped all into place. Turn the unit on and its slightly better... I now once again have image burn effects like idid withthe original screen & colour is faded slightly (not nearly as bad as the original) but i now fea this screen is going south too...

Anyone else have a 8" screen? I believe the universals are all 7" correct?
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Wow that sucks dude!! Seems like something on the main board is causing this but didn't you change that as well???
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Yep i did. Its basically a new unit minus the main metal shell.
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
Received my unit few days ago.

Am I right I have FW version 93? I haven't seen this versions released yet. Are the update releases running behind these days?

My findings so far:

Bluetooth for my iPhone isn't really working smoothly. When in call it connects to the Bluetooth but I can't hear the caller anymore over the speakers. Also when stepping out of the car it doesn't release the call back to my iPhone.

Syncing the contacts doesn't seem to go automatically. You always have to push some buttons before contacts appear on the HU.

FM reception is not really good. When I have the unit outside my dashboard it works fairly ok. But when in the dash sounds is very very intermittent (and thus extremely annoying).

Spotify (with locally downloaded songs) also sounds intermittent.

Speed of the unit is good. But these sort quirks are annoying for everyday use.

For these sort of quirks I hope the source code will be released because I am sure a lot of coders can make this unit A+!
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Update on my unit... Screen is slowly on its wat out and well today the unit ha been quite buggy. Also wish there was a way toturn off the darn bluetooth. I dont want it to syncto my phone but it keeps trying lol...

It doesnt look to bad in photos but up close you can see the screen is starting to pixelate once again. Similar to my original screen. Its alao flickering once again on any sort of white background. Makes me wonder if the 8" screens are problematic vs the 7"
[Android Head-Units] dunksalot:
Thomas has separate software versions for the 800 vs. the 1024 screens. So much that he end-of-lifed the 800 versions. The 7" and 6.95" screens are far more common so it could be an 8" issue - or perhaps a bad run by the screen manufacturer and both of your units came from the same batch.

I don't think I am helping you here - LOL. But at least you can see many of us are all rooting for you to have a happy ending considering all your efforts, feedback, and enthusiasm!
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Well I have spent quite a few weeks trying to get my Huawei E3276s-500 4G modem working with ZERO success. Does anyone in North America have a 3G dongle working yet?

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Looks like you do have a different firmware version than the rest of us. I am hoping there is a new one coming soon to address more of the issues we all have noted. It's been quiet on the firmware front but this image shows there must be some newer firmware almost ready
[Android Head-Units] sasquatch23:
Xposed

Does anyone know if it's possible to install Xposed on this head unit? If so what version do you need (arm or arm 64) and what app(s) do you use to install it?
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
I tried a while ago. I was not able to apply the update for either arm64. I would love if it worked.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
All, there is a new firmware out (95L I think) on the google drive. Glad to report Thomas sent me a new Audi specific canbus module and aside from the crappy blue/white ANT and AMP turn on from the indash, the module SWC work flawlessly. I still had to do a bit of rewiring for the AMP turn on to work and the ANT power to be enough for a very good signal. Still waiting for more canbus features (ie 2 way DIS and AC display, etc).

Also, there have been some UI changes...the Radio App is SO much better looking...haven't checked out anything else as there is no change log but give it a try! Oh, and there is a new MCU update as well...likely for the canbox stuff but again, nothing communicated on change log
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Been busy moving my family to a new house, but a little flashing should be possible in between! The indash unit has been working perfectly lately for me. Spotify also works super.

Will report back after the flash ?
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
Looks like 95L is only available as a full image.
[Android Head-Units] devlop:
Looks like 95L is available as an update now too. Has anyone been able to download? I can't seem to dl on either my hu or my phone. Just wondering if I need to try on my computer.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Only browser that worked for me is Google Chrome and on my computer. Have not tried Chrome on the headunit.
[Android Head-Units] xdamember2:
I downloaded the patch and MCU with IE on Win 7. No issues with installation of both.
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
I'm curious to your findings with v95 at what had improved and what not.

And yes I know you posted just 19 minutes ago :)

I have to do my first update since I received the unit. What is the best route to follow. MCU update first and then the v95 .img update? Or update .img first and then MCU? I have checked the "manual" but it only talks about normal updates and not MCU.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
I did the firmware then MCU....worked fine for me. I am not sure it matters to be honest.
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
And no changelog. [MENTION=7478496]t.idn[/MENTION] can you please add it?

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[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
Any noticeable changes?
[Android Head-Units] devlop:
What is MCU?
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
This is likely the safe route... Ad i did tbe opposite on my first unit and thag may have been the reason why it bricked...
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Radio app is cleaner with design. I am trying to test some other stuff like radio coming on automatically during both warm and cold boot even if it was in background. I believe it does in warm (standby) boot but not sure about cold boot. I think the navigation mix volume is MUCH louder on the highest setting. That's all I noticed so far.

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I am not 100% sure of the technical term but it's like the master control unit for the radio that is OUTSIDE the Andorid firware. It controls stuff like bluetooth, radio, canbus and basic interactions with the radio.
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
So after having a talk with Thomas sounds like the next route for my radio is returning it. As I mentioned to him i thought that perhaps it was an 8" screen issue as there hasnt been any reports on the 6.5 & 7" screens. Here is his response...

​Hi Kevin,

"I can say that is not about 7" or 8“. We have quite a lot 8" unit shipped beside XDA guys. There is no any report like yours.*

Remotely check is not impossible as your unit was opened. There could be many chances to get failure.

* I am considering to get your unit back to check what's going on. But this is a long way to go."

Not quite sure where hes going with the remotely checked part and about my unit being opened... . Kinda hard to replace the internal guts without opening it.

The unit worked fine for a month then one morning blam the screen turns on and goes haywire. Ive since replaced the ribbon cables that feed the screen and so far the issues shown in the attached video are gone however i do now have colour fad, screen flicker & temporary image burn / ghosting.

Anyone else have ghosting happening? What i mean by that is for example when i turn my radio on the Android logo appears, once the unit loads up to the desktop i can see a fant outline of the android logo in the background. It eventually goes away but its quite annoying to see on a $500cdn+ machine

Im now just debating on if i should just return my unit with all the spare parts and get a universal unit if Thomas allows it. As it sounds to me hes even debating on giving warranty work on the unit now that its been opened by me, a PC technician... Heck even my volume knob is still acting up... Which has since day 1 on the original faceplate & on the replacement. Ugh just frustrated.

http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/57c6eb947eb91/Screen.mp4
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Did the MCU and firmware updates, all went well. My remarks:

- Radio styling changed, more readable but still no integration with the other media apps.

- Radio RDS function improved, no more gaps in playback when AF is on (however only tested while standing still)

- Video out still duplicates the whole screen

- the changelog was added and mentions a first core addition of an SDK. Let's hope this is according to my proposal to Thomas where developers could access the media/radio/telephony services to write custom apps against.

No issues at first glance, will drive test tomorrow. Hopefully the audio mixing with the nav sounds is fixed (I chose the option to not mix, but still media/radio audio got cut off during a spoken instruction while navigating).
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
I'm trying to do the MCU update and I installed the apk, step 2 says "COPY mcu.bin to /sdcard/zxnetmcu/mcu.bin" I don't have that folder anywhere on my sd card or internal storage. I am using the GPS slot for my sd card. What can I be doing wrong? Afraid of bricking my unit.
[Android Head-Units] devlop:
I had that issue. I just made the folder and moved the file over to it. Everything worked just fine.
[Android Head-Units] iizbor3d:
worked great thank you
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
Same here with the MCU update. To be sure I copied the file to both Internal Storage and sdcard. But it's a bit unclear. Because when you open the Update app (not the MCU Update but the normal one) it says /sdcard but it also showed /extsd which is my actual MicroSD card as formatted how it's written in the update manual. This should be added to the Upgrade manual by Thomas.
[Android Head-Units] touchpt12:
I'm learning as I go... I want to eventually create a DEODEX version so that we can tweak the ROM and add themes. Getting root will be the ultimate goal.
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
root would be a blast to have!

the HuiFei type Head Units (rk3188) use this code on the Factory Settings menu item

*#hct#root#

and just after the code is introduced without a restart, you can install super su or kingroot

http://d.kingoapp.com/default/KingoRoot.apk

I dont know if such a code works on this lollipop image, but on the new lollipop image from joying its still working, as recently reported

I hope Im getting some good news soon about my car model and the source, so I can take the plunge and join you guys

I wish you success
[Android Head-Units] touchpt12:
Finally after a lot of attempts, I managed to compile a ROM with a working Playstore. Everyone, give it a try and report any issues. I will begin work on DEODEX and optimizations to improve this ROM even further.

Android Lollipop 5.1.1 w/Playstore

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636001953
[Android Head-Units] rubenjavier:
Thanks touchpt12,

I've updated the resource post (2nd post) with link to your image with credits to you, to make it's access easier as this post grows

Got a mail fromThomas saying that Dragonface can actuall be used to modify his images, Im trying to find out wich version does work and post back
[Android Head-Units] touchpt12:
rubenjavier, DragonFace is the utility I was using all along to extract the system files and mod them. I used the latest version 2.25. The issue with getting the ROM to boot and not crash was implementing the correct APKs etc.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Awesome work guys. Anyone test this out yet? [MENTION=4473084]CompletelyNumb[/MENTION] you have chance to test it?
[Android Head-Units] CompletelyNumb:
I will test tomorrow and report back!

As for DragonFace, I tried saving an image with build.prop changes, it didnt boot properly. I also tried saving an image with a new boot logo, it too didn't boot properly. Every image I tried to alter failed to install or boot properly. The stock image worked fine. I tried no less than 3 dozen times. (5.1.1 img, DF2.25). Would love to know where I went wrong there.
[Android Head-Units] touchpt12:
Lollipop 5.1.1 with working Playstore (Video)

Lollipop 5.1.1 with working Playstore (Video) :D

https://youtu.be/-twzN2Zfpbc

I created a new boot picture, made Nova Launcher my default launcher and added a clock/weather widget for the home screen.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Awesome! Thanks for doing that. The system seems really smooth and looks good. One thing I did notice is start up is just over 18 sec then wifi, bluetooth and everything else loads by about 33 sec. Obviously you are testing this on a bench but would be curious how long it would take to get radio playing from cold boot. Are there any "sleep" settings in the stock ROM?

Thanks again for all your work guys...
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Hey all, this unit seems like a promising platform. Decent CPU+GPU combo and Android 5.1 capable, but it's unclear to me what the hardware connections are. The website also only 1 low quality picture for my car model (Kia Sorento: http://www.in-dash.net/buy_en/store/index.php?route=product/product&search=sorento&product_id=138) and doesn't have a picture of the rear side with the connectors. Does anybody know whether this unit has a video out (RCA) connection? I have two screens for my kids in the rear seats which I have currently connected to a Pioneer AVIC-F910BT unit.
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
i too am very interested in this, but the website is sort of confusing. Just one pic per model, has a spec sheet, but not an actual description:

http://www.in-dash.net/buy_en/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=22_6&product_id=11
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Ok, to answer myself on one of my questions: CompletelyNumb did post a link to some pictures of the actual unit: http://imgur.com/a/qOpDU (link to his post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66242080&postcount=9). It shows the rear+connection diagram so we have plenty connectivity options (even two video outs which I actually need!)

[MENTION=4473084]CompletelyNumb[/MENTION]: were you able to choose that front bezel, is it a car model specific one or maybe the standard one? Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] CompletelyNumb:
I have a vehicle specific model. Your front bezel will be customized to match your vehicle, so long as it's not a universal model.

Good to note it didn't come with the proper mounting hardware, had to go to home depot and find my own screws.

Going to try that new image today. Has anyone got bluetooth working with 5.1.1? I notice there's no native bluetooth function in the android settings, and the supplied "bluetooth" app has no settings or connection dialog.
[Android Head-Units] touchpt12:
Bluetooth works but only with pairing to your phone/tablet. Just look for your head-unit when scanning for Bluetooth devices and then connect to it.
[Android Head-Units] CompletelyNumb:
Any chance of getting an OBD2 reader to connect with bluetooth in the future? Or will I need to go for a USB version?
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
Does anyone have Thomas' direct email? I have been emailing the indash.net general email and not sure if that is Thomas or not. I really need to find out the status of making my specific fascia for Audi TT. If someone has it can they PM me?
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Yeah or just post it here. I also mailing via their website but got no reply. I wanted to see more hi res pictures of the actual units. The images on the website are very fuzzy and I would like to have more detailed specs about the hardware and connectors.

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[Android Head-Units] touchpt12:
I believe you may be able to connect to a OBD2 adapter if you have a app like Torque installed. I have been doing testing with the ROM so I have yet to put it back in my car to test everything out.
[Android Head-Units] Pattond:
In-Dash doesn't make any for my BMW, hopefully one of the other manufacturers makes one of these soon
[Android Head-Units] CadillacMike:
I emailed via their website and got a reply, but it didn't make a lot of sense. I thought in-dash was an American company but the text didn't read like English was their first language.

And the answer made no sense. I asked why there were three different units listed for Jeep, with different product numbers. All the pics and specs were the same. The email replied said they were all the same. Makes no sense
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
I'm not sure what they are doing in software to do this. But it doesn't matter. They should stop. :)

Android has this covered natively. If all of your audio apps behave properly, then mixing/ducking/pausing is handled fine. Rather than trying to detect & control audio when coming from a Nav source, they simply need to make sure the native apps (Radio, Aux, DVD, etc) respond to AudioFocus changes. Easy Peasy.

A properly written nav app will request temporary audio focus when giving directions. The music app receives the notification and can Duck the volume, pause playback, whatever. It'll receive another notification when focus is returned.

So don't re-invent the Android Audio manager. Use it like it was designed to do.
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
+1
[Android Head-Units] j0bro:
Is there anyone that uses a secondary SIM card with their head unit? What kind of hardware would be most appropriate for this?

I am guessing a USB SIM dongle, if anyone knows a good solution I'd be happy to hear (type, brand, URL)

Turns out I get 2 free extra SIM-cards with my 4G (LTE) data plan for use in other devices; it would make getting internet on my OctaCore a lot simpler, instead of automating the WiFi-hotspot on my phone, which I now use.
[Android Head-Units] swyner:
I'm not a developer but I imagine all Android head units with an MCU (drive the basic radio, bluetooth functions) cannot use the built in Android audio manager. If so, someone like Thomas (and pretty much everyone else) would be doing what you said. Again, not a developer but my thoughts around this
[Android Head-Units] nomailing:
+1.

Actually, why can't these head units act like normal phones with an internal SIM-card slot so that I can use my second SIM card to make and receive calls and have 4G internet?

I really don't want to pair my phone always when I enter the car. Seems the only solution at the moment is a DIY installation with a cheap android phone.

Isn't it strange that this feature is missing in these expensive head units, considering that you can buy cheap android phones that do this for just 50$.
[Android Head-Units] GaMeR64:
A solution for this could be to use a 4G hotspot. I know for a fact that a Netgear Aircard AC785-100EUS auto starts when usb power is applied when there is no battery. Not that it's a particular high quality hotspot (I prefer Huawei) but I used it on my vacation with a 10000mAh power bank. The battery was dead so this was the solution to use it so if you build this in your car you will have a working wifi connection about 30/40 seconds after you start your car.

But yes, would be better (and cheaper) if these radios just have a sim slot.
[Android Head-Units] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
Don't take this as a smart-ass answer (I'm known to be a bit of a smart-ass - it comes natural to me :)).

I actually do a little bit of development. In particular, I've worked a lot on the xdAuto rom for the Newsmy headunits. And this is exactly how we accomplished this on that unit. I can see where it might not be obvious, but utilizing the Audiomanager doesn't actually require that you push sound through it.

So, even analog sources (like the radio), can request Audiofocus, and they will be given it. Even though they technically aren't making any sound through the Android subsystem. For giggles, you can read a little about it here: https://developer.android.com/refer...cusChangeListener.html#onAudioFocusChange(int)

Doing things this way allows for a VERY simple way of handling the analog sources in an Android-Ecosystem-friendly way.

Now, maybe Thomas is doing it this way. We wouldn't know, because he HASN'T OPEN SOURCED THE CODE!
[Android Head-Units] kwalsh24:
Sigh wish he would open the source code... Guessing its never going to happen. I really wish someone would just make a honest unit instead of what circles the chinaworld. I thought the days of having a flaued unit was in the past... Guess that pass haunts lol