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[MTCD Software Development] Dreamer2014:
I am sorry to hear this

and sorry if you think that this what we want

I said what I had said not to stop your great work but to help you in your work, and to put your efforts in the right way

We all want to help you because you are the best one who can help us

I understand that you are tired but I think this happened because you did more than what is necessary

Try to simplify it and will got it better and more success

for example try a new beginning from the last official firmware and fix what have must to be fixed one by one, do not add any unnecessary thing and every thing will be OK

We will stand with you and support your work

We want you to success not fail

So please do not gave-up

your firmware was better than official's and can be better

you have a lot of knowledge about this and can use it better than any one else

Try it once, only once more again, and than decided

I hope you continue your great work.
[MTCD Software Development] Oldpapa49:
Malaysk,

You probably don'y know it, but on Auto Pumpkin forums, they have a lot of issues with the MTCD devices like you are having. They are always giving out firmware and asking did that fix it and most cases, nope. It is always Bluetooth or something. So you are fighting the same issues they are..

So stay at it if you can for the people who have MTCD's, I have MTCB unit.. Roms are good for me.
[MTCD Software Development] trap63:
Tomtom Go won't install....again :( no chance with MTC now....

sent by my S7edge
[MTCD Software Development] ptclabs:
I think he is hitting a wall as these units should not have had 5.1 put on them. There is not enough memory to do it. They run poorly with whatever rom is on there. 4.4.4 would be a better solution. Not his fault at all, they did something they should not have, and now they have unhappy customers. If you cannot even open google maps the thing is useless. If GPS doesn't work it is useless. I wonder if we can just change the android board to move back to 4.4.4
[MTCD Software Development] trap63:
No they don't understand....they believe to be Apple or Samsung..with proper ROM and MCU....if issues will prosecute....$ per $ people will buy any kenwood or pioneer unit android play....

sent by my S7edge
[MTCD Software Development] Cheesemaster:
Thank you

I have been playing with PC's for several years now and have built some of the fastest home PC's in the world. I stumbled on this forum because of your work. I learned a lot about android from, this thread. I have many android products but this head unit got me thinking about really playing around with it. I will gladly send you $100 U.S just because how much I have learned from you. I am very grateful and please keep it up!
[MTCD Software Development] karolno48:
I have got a problem after installation of one of the updates. The buttons themselfs on the unit have change functions (volume wont work and different buttons) and CAN wont work. Try all the ROM's and cant fix it. Any idea's what to do?

Thanks for help
[MTCD Software Development] Hinniga85:
Self reseting

I need hell pls, page 99
[MTCD Software Development] Oldpapa49:
Before you installed the ROM, did you record your factory settings? Any info at all.. Sometimes things get changed and items alter.
[MTCD Software Development] karolno48:
Unfortunately i didnt :/
[MTCD Software Development] Oldpapa49:
Hopefully someone here might have a radio like yours and can give you the factory settings info. You can try on your own.. Look for Key Wheel (I think) set the steering whheel, but it might be in FACTORY Settings (pass is 126 most of the time) and look in there
[MTCD Software Development] karolno48:
Maybe picture of unit will help. Dedicated for Mercedes W211.

[IMG="Multimedia Unit W211"]https://f.allegroimg.com/s400/01b803/05824b4d47fa9dd43204dbdf45cf[/IMG]

And screen from last time working

[IMG="Screen"]http://srv1.sendfile.es/pobierz/910342---kxaw/5316677400_1326980696.jpg[/IMG]
[MTCD Software Development] tpf:
On v6, this works for me. No bootloops when gps speed folder placed on GPS card root.

However, TomTom Go still won't launch after activating Serial number change. 12 random digits right? I have a combination of some letters and numbers, 12 in total.

[MENTION=3590033]Malaysk[/MENTION] you rock!!
[MTCD Software Development] joshnat:
Can you explain how to return to stock?
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
To return to stock make sure you have the stock ROM image on either the GPS card or on a USB stick attached to the device. Hit the reset button and use the procedure to get to the factory recovery menu. If you don't know what it is search for it, it varies with each device. Once you are in there select the last option, factory reset and wipe cache. When that is done immediately choose the option update from SD and clear all, or, update from USB and clear all, depending on where you put the factory image. You will get a parameter error but it will complete and reboot. After it has Rebooted do the exact same steps above one more time and this time you won't have the parameter error and when it boots up it will be fully returned to stock.
[MTCD Software Development] joshnat:
Can you explain how to return to stock?

Edit: nevermind, I figured it out!
[MTCD Software Development] TT_Vert:
Quick question re: status_bar.ini file. What does Show/Hide app actually do? I toggled it on/off and did not find any change made. I have been trying to hide the recent program and the 9 dot icon on the top right but have not had any luck. Has anyone else gotten rid of those? I am going to change buttons using mtc-keys for recent programs by pushing volume knob and that icon is redundant.

Also has anyone setup corporate (Exchange) email? I don't see this option, I know there was a 5.1.1 update that added it backup but if Malay used the older version are we hosed?

Thanks

Dave
[MTCD Software Development] parti78:
The factory DVD recorder can not be changed Somehow, That You do not have the .log file output but something SRT?
[MTCD Software Development] ptclabs:
Everyone may want to look at the overclocking thread. These 3188mtcd were capped at 1.2 for some reason. setcpu made a world of difference on any of the roms. no lag it runs just like my mtcb 4.4.4, well after it starts and gives root permission at least. might want to add some cooling so nothing gets fried, but I think this rom is worth perusing again.

Not looking forward to reloading everything again, but this rom did have better features. Anyone know how to unlock the speed control in the kernel? Would even be better at 1.8.
[MTCD Software Development] lordxenu:
Hey Guys,

Malaysk sorry to hear you are stopping development. I just tried your firmwares for the first time this month, and I'm impressed.

Ok there's a few issues, but there were issues with the stock ROM too but I think yours is much better. so большое спасибо tовариш

Today I tried the firmware from yesterday (22nd Sept) and SUCCESS for the first time I'm able to actually get everything working.

Bluetooth works.

Changing serial number and installing tomtom works (hurrah)

Sound from music player much better. No skipped tracks found yet either.

Bootup time is an awesome 15 seconds.

Only downside for me right now is

it takes 65 seconds from pressing the NAV button to tomtom started and ready to use. But I can live with that.

enabling the GPS dashboard widget thing in Xposed results in boot loop... again, I can live without that.

Thank you.

One question if anyone can help... Titanium backup is installed on the ROM, how can i take a backup to make my own dupdate.img ? So i can restore using recovery mode my entire image. As far as I can see I can only backup the data so I'd have to install the ROM and then recover. Is it possible to make my own dupdate.img and backup everything to an image? Do I need to use nandroid instead of titanium ? Thanks.
[MTCD Software Development] ptclabs:
i just noticed initd works in version 6.5. I see some cpu mods coming

echo "1600000" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq

echo "1600000" > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_min_freq

or where ever they are.
[MTCD Software Development] TT_Vert:
Odd I had one request back in they day after donating $75 and that was to extend the standby time past 2 hours, never even got a reply to that.

Dave
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
I *think* that is an MCU setting which Malaysk can't override without the source code.
[MTCD Software Development] TT_Vert:
It would have been nice to just know that. I understand there are limitations and all but I know he's very busy. I Just picked up a 5.1.1 w/o going through all this assuming that the bugs had been worked out. Looks like perhaps I will return the 5.1.1 and get another 4.4.4 unit (My original 4.4.4 has been buggy; source button has never worked from day 1, screen just goes black during calls sometimes and the screen sensitivity has gone to hell)
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
I'm going to revert to my NewsMy CarPad IIS. If anyone wants to buy a 10" or a 7" MTCD 5.1.1 unit (I have both) in Canada for cheap, let me know via PM.
[MTCD Software Development] TT_Vert:
Yep, it appears I'll return my 5.1.1 and buy a new 4.4.4 unit.

Dave
[MTCD Software Development] hadeone:
Why go through all the trouble to go back to an older unit? Why not wait it out for the new 2gb units to be released and worked out? My 5.1.1 does everything pretty well. I wouldn't get rid of it but then again I have the "right" bluetooth OBD2 dongle and my phone has never had a problem with the bluetooth on the unit. The latest Joying firmware is pretty snappy too...

I use Waze, and rocket player or spotify or beyondpod simultaneously daily and while it's not blazing fast it doesn't skip or freeze. Its very usable. The only problems I can think of are just small tweaks that I'd like but dont really affect every day usability.

I've never had a 4.4.4 and I've gotten used to this 5.1.1 so I guess YMMV. Good luck guys.
[MTCD Software Development] TT_Vert:
I'm still going to need something w/ xposed on it. So if Malay is done developing and nobody else w/ the know how steps up that's not going to happen. With these FUSE ROMS RAM isn't an issue but one app I have I need it to interface w/a blueooth module for my radar detector which I've not been able to get to work w/ any MTCD device thus far. using XposedMTC I've never had an issue getting my bluetooth OBDII device to pair/work.

On malays last 4.4.4 ROM (June) using the 5.1.1 launcher I've had a couple issues that never were corrected reflashing ROM. Hoping a new device will resolve this as Malay says he's not heard of these issues (The first 2). The calendar one I can deal with.

1. The screen goes black some times during calls and will not come back w/o a reboot (Device still works while black)

2. The speed doesn't display on the 5.1.1 JY launcher unless I kill it.

3. Radio station presets never saved even w/ xposed module enabled.

34 Out of nowhere my digical calendar app stops syncing one calendar until I wipe app data and rebuild
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
Simple, because unless Malaysk gets the kernel source code for MTCD (which I doubt he ever will) it will never be possible to add a 2nd Bluetooth adaptor to this head unit which is required to get all the apps (I NEED) properly working. My NewsMy 4.4.4 unit has dual bluetooth for exactly this reason. For me, having working Bluetooth is more important than anything else.
[MTCD Software Development] TT_Vert:
Sterod, curious what other bluetooth adapter are you using and for what purpose?

Dave
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
The AL Priority BT Dongle for Laser & Radar.

http://www.alpriority.com/product/alpconnect-bluetooth-module-gen2/
[MTCD Software Development] hadeone:
Got it. Who would you need to convince to release the kernel source? The actual manufacturer of the unit?
[MTCD Software Development] TT_Vert:
Ahh, we had this discussion before. So it's the MTCD limitation that is preventing multiple devices from being connected? That's a dealbreaker for me for sure. I need my phone and at least my radar detector bluetooth dongle to be connected.

Dave
[MTCD Software Development] gersrt:
Any One having any luck with this Rom. I have to thank Malaysk for all his hard work but unfortunately its nearly as laggy as stock.

On top of this I'm getting random reboots which I can deal with but I keep losing my hardbuttons and volume knob control. I'm using the latest build.

Hows it working out for most?

Thanks
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
That's correct on the MTCD units the MCU is the only device which can directly connect with the integrated Bluetooth module. The Android operating system itself cannot and that is why we are limited to the devices that are on the allowed list of devices that can communicate with the Bluetooth adapter. This is why newsmy offers a second Bluetooth adapter on their head units to get around this limitation.

---------- Post added at 02:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:46 PM ----------

Correct, the manufacturer meaning the one that Joying, Klyde, Xtron, etc all buy the base units from. So in short, pretty much impossible.
[MTCD Software Development] Hagis2k:
Just curious is this rom supporting the RK-A701 too i do believe it has the same mcu and hardware, have not got my unit but a none rooted android device to me is no good...
[MTCD Software Development] colostro:
Hello, i have a MTCD_KD, tried to install this ROM and now my unit is blocked in recovery with "Block Device Required".

I tried to reinstall the original ROM, but nothing. What can I do?
[MTCD Software Development] TT_Vert:
Did you notice the big UNSTABLE in the download link????

Dave
[MTCD Software Development] ptclabs:
Microntek says it right on the android boards.

possibly these people http://www.szmtc.com.cn/en/index.asp

http://www.hktdc.com/manufacturers-suppliers/MTC-Multimedia-Hongkong-Limited/en/1X03S0BP/

I would guess the one in hong kong and not shenzhen
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
Yes We know who to ask and we have asked. The answer is always no.
[MTCD Software Development] ProfEngr:
And I was just getting ready to make a decision on a 5.1 HU. Guess I'll have to wait a good while longer to see if these things ever reach the hardware development stage they need to be. With all the space these things have available (2DIN) there shouldn't be an issue with features or performance. Cell phones have better specs and are a fraction of the size. Oh well, I've waited this long I can wait longer.
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
We did you a favor. I only wish I knew what I did now when I bought two of these units in March.
[MTCD Software Development] ptclabs:
i agree with the unstable on the 6.5. Loaded everything up. The last thing I did and the only thing I did since it booted this morning was to add fastergps and write the gps.,conf fle. Went to the quickreboot button, bam very odd boot loop. It is not completely restarting, or completely starting somewhere inbetween in a loop.

Whats even stranger is that after erasing it, it started fine, but since the changes were not overwritten in gps.conf they were still there, but it booted? Something is weird with it.

I think a good way to handle this would be go back to 4 and introduce the changes 1 at a time that were added until 6. This would identify the problem better. Some of them are really nice. Wonder if we could talk maylaysk into it. I think it was just a case of too much at once to identify the problem easily.
[MTCD Software Development] marchnz:
Having your radar detector connected as a requirement, is that really a requirement? Is the detector concealed so you cant see the display or hear the warning/band tones? I know for my my V1 bt is available via valentine research interface is available but I dont see the requirement to route alerts via your head unit.
[MTCD Software Development] Sventastic:
Hello Malaysk,

sorry to hear that.

Thanks for everything you did until now.

Take your rest, you have earned it!

I wish you best of luck!

And again: thanks for all the work and knowledge you put into these Units!
[MTCD Software Development] Malaysk:
Thank you.

______________________________

I made a lite version of the firmware, without any additional launcher - on the new Android-based by 31 August. But it will not spread. I need to first complete test. If there is a patient man, and who was a constant restart, send me a personal message - will be together test
[MTCD Software Development] dongali:
[MENTION=3590033]Malaysk[/MENTION] lite version as in no extra features like Xposed or quickreboot- just only FUSE

and integrated root?
[MTCD Software Development] Malaysk:
No.

Removed all launchers and unnecessary decorations. Everything else is left. Firmware was made from scratch. I download the firmware on the net (without installed programs - 18-22 seconds) The sound is excellent.
[MTCD Software Development] dedafmonteur:
Sounds like my kind of firmware! I only need gps/spotify and a decent amp.
[MTCD Software Development] colostro:
Please help

Inviato dal mio Redmi Note 3 utilizzando Tapatalk
[MTCD Software Development] ptclabs:
upload everything again using rocktool and a laptop
[MTCD Software Development] colostro:
Thank you

Where Can i find rocktool?

Inviato dal mio Redmi Note 3 utilizzando Tapatalk
[MTCD Software Development] nixfu:
[MENTION=3590033]Malaysk[/MENTION] if you give a little guidance I would be more than happy to help work on this. I am very experience developer on Linux and more than capable of contributing if I had some help getting the required tools setup.

Do you use Sergei's tools on Windows or use a Linux system?
[MTCD Software Development] colostro:
Trying RockBatch tool, but my pc doesn't recognize the head unit.

I put in recovery the head unit, and then?

Inviato dal mio Redmi Note 3 utilizzando Tapatalk
[MTCD Software Development] ikerg:
HotAudio has given to me in advance some information for the new unit they are currently testing

I don't know if JOYING is releasing something different (i don't think so)

As per HotAudio representative this new unit still features the rk3188 processor but with 2GB RAM... same features as mtcd and added 3G sim.card slot

They are under testing currently....so I think we are talking the same release model.

Where the information for CPU Intel was obtained from?

Enviado desde mi D6603 mediante Tapatalk
[MTCD Software Development] marchnz:
See here for details of 2gb intel MTCD

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68800239&postcount=38
[MTCD Software Development] hadeone:
Any indication if current MTCD owners can swap the board to upgrade?
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
This has been asked in the YouTube comments for the 2gb and the answer was no. It's like I said, prepare for 1gb mtcd rk3188 to be forgotten like windows vista
[MTCD Software Development] colostro:
Help please

Inviato dal mio Redmi Note 3 utilizzando Tapatalk
[MTCD Software Development] Pattond:
Vista was an OS, everyone running it was able to move to 7. This is hardware, with plenty of units produced between the car units and the tablets. We still have some hope of development as long as they have units to sell.
[MTCD Software Development] sterod:
It was a metaphor. Hope all you want, those of us who know the reality of what's to come are moving on.
[MTCD Software Development] leonkernan:
From the photos I'd say it's technically possible.

I can understand why they'd rather sell a whole unit though.

If they sell parts, they'll end up with a whole lot of people breaking their units putting them in and blaming the manufacturers.

Most of the people on here are not as savvy as they'd like to believe.
[MTCD Software Development] ptclabs:
not trying to be a jerk or anything, but I really do not remember the whole procedure. If you look around for fixing bricked units on here you will find it. It is the same for mtcb and mtcd. I did it before, but it was a couple years ago.
[MTCD Software Development] Malaysk:
95 percent are satisfied with the device. There are 5 per cent of whom do not have the device and harvester and 1,000 connected gadgets. And that is not all. There is always dissatisfied people. Buy a the device for $ 2,000 - dissatisfied. Buy a the device for 300 Dolar - very unhappy.
[MTCD Software Development] HVB83:
That, and Joying seems to be an exception here, but some of the others I feel don't grasp the concept of customer satisfaction through providing support afterwards.

I've received a unit that has some faulty buttons. Since it was my first time with Aliexpress, I let myself get tricked into the stories of the seller who said "just trust me, the new buttons are on their way", until the buyer protection expired. After that nothing. I then emailed KGL about it, their customer service was quite responsive in the beginning, asking for pictures about the problem etc. On the pictures it was clearly identified what the problems were, I even made it clear that I was willing to pay a fee for their trouble etc and they just don't send anything and do not reply to emails anymore.

As long as they keep behaving in this kind of manner, my conclusion is that the Chinese will never become an actual threat to our western economy. They can produce like crazy, they can copy better then anyone else, but they are not able to design and test a product until it complies to our standards. Of course there are exceptions, but overal their understanding of customer satisfaction is very low.

Because they are mainly interested in keeping their process going in an uninterrupted flow and customers with deviating questions are a distraction from that production process, I don't see it happening that many of us will be able to buy a replacement board for their unit.
[MTCD Software Development] hexer-schwarz:
Finally TomTom works in v6.5. Big thanks to malaysk.
[MTCD Software Development] tpf:
Did you enable mtc-service and was it able to change the device serial number?
[MTCD Software Development] hexer-schwarz:
-install 6.5

-update google app in playstore (login with your google account)

-install mtc service apk

-open xposed modules and check mtc service

-open mtc service and click one time on device id

this solved it for me. in v5.5 it didn't work for me.
[MTCD Software Development] nyogtha:
After getting up to date with this thread I'm a little confused with the latest releases. I installed 6.5 when it came, but according to the thread, there was a new release 3 days ago, which is after I installed. There's nothing later than 6.5 on the first page though.
[MTCD Software Development] Dec64:
he updated 6.5 confusingly, re download and re install to be on the latest version of the 6.5 version...
[MTCD Software Development] Malaysk:
https://mega.nz/#!B5wWiaBL!dDVHcx3F06Ghc1oDxrGUUi8khImFcnAhW6sVp3WNzIg
[MTCD Software Development] nyogtha:
Thanks guys!

Malaysk, really loving the sound improvements from 6.5 and onwards. If this new one is even better I'm finally going to be happy with my Erisin :)
[MTCD Software Development] Rausiman:
Thx. Malaysk. Nice to read this.

Version 7 :D

What is new there, and what is better? :)

I have an Erisin LM not KD. Can i install it on my Radio?
[MTCD Software Development] Malaysk:
I need to check - will reload the firmware on this? Android base on 31 August.
[MTCD Software Development] nyogtha:
Malaysk, in the version I installed earlier (the first 6.5 I think) there was a settings page for Viper4Android. With the newer one (6.5 version 2) it's gone. Should it be there?
[MTCD Software Development] Dec64:
He swaped Viper4Android with this http://xdaforums.com/android-auto/mtcd-discussion-questions-development/sound-larppaxyzkumarai-t3466331

You can install V4A back on top normally if you want
[MTCD Software Development] nyogtha:
Ah, I must have missed that, thanks! :) So far I think it sounds good without v4a so I won't be installing it yet. I was just wondering where the settings went.