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[MTCD Android Head Units General] brunes:
Hi - I am thinking of getting one of these units, and am wondering if anyone has ever tried running the Android Auto app on it now that the app can run directly on a device? If so, how well does it work, since I don't think it is expected to be communicating with a phone?

I really like the Android Auto experience and if I know the app works then I don't have to worry so much about if I will like the head unit native experience. Thanks!
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
i put the Android Auto app on mine, it is ok. Of course the phone function does not work, but the rest works as expected.

I posted some pics here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69588262&postcount=9

You can see a bit of video on it here:

https://youtu.be/IUP4WGYHIaQ?t=9m55s
[MTCD Android Head Units General] brunes:
Hrm you can't make calls, even if your phone is paired?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
not from the Android Auto app, you have to go back to the Bluetooth app on the Joying.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] ApplePen:
Hey,

i look for a 4g Dongle for the new 2gb Intel Android Radios.

Works only the Original from Joying or other too?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] tuuza:
Also, with 4g dongle, would it be possible to use the head unit as a wifi hotspot?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] ApplePen:
I want to make with the 4g Dongle a Wifi Hotspot... then i will connect with my radio by wlan.... sry for my english
[MTCD Android Head Units General] tuuza:
If your dongle already has a wifi hotspot option then you just need to plug it in to power source. But if it is just a usb dongle meant for 1 pc then then you must plug it in to the head unit.

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[MTCD Android Head Units General] jamiphar:
I'm also trying to get the Google voice commands to work. In the "OK Google" Detection settings, there isn't an option to enable detection from any screen. Is there any way to manually add this function or to install a version of the Google settings app to get this to work?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] tuuza:
Check this site https://gappsandroid.blogspot.com/

Try the newest version if it will unlock the setup.

Google search app https://gappsandroid.blogspot.com/2016/06/google-search-apk-download.html

No idea wich ARM version works.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] jamiphar:
The version I have is later than the one in your link. I have 6.9.36.21.x86

I just installed Android Auto and I noticed that the Google app now has an additional option under "OK Google" detection. It used to show only "From the Google app," but now it shows that along with "While driving" and it works in Google Maps and Android Auto.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] gustden:
Modify backup camera gridlines?

Does anyone know how to modify the backup camera gridlines on the new joying HUs? I seen on the joying forums, that it could be done by modifying a png file, but it is for an older version.

I could not find the apk file referenced in the article. ( https://www.carjoying.com/Joying-blog/28.html )

Any thoughts?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
that article is based on the MTC units, not sure that would apply for the new Intel units. it could, just noting that is a different system
[MTCD Android Head Units General] gustden:
I spent quite a bit of time looking at it and not finding anything. One thing I noticed is the backup camera works even before it is booted up in Android. I'm guessing its not stored in any apk file, but in the software for the MCU.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sergio45:
Hello

I have some problems with JY-VL130N2

- The GPS does not work, the antenna is correctly connected, the GPS screen shows some satellites in yellow but does not connect to any and them fluctuates quickly.

- A background noise is played when I turn on the car lights switch (when there is no audio being played).

- How do I change the color of the psysicall buttons to fit the color of my car?

- How to display de AC information? The car is VW GOLF V late 2007 with climatronic.

The installation of the unit has been carried out in an expecialized workshop.

The unit is updated to the latest version published in the blog.

I am attaching a photo of the GPS satellites screen: https://gyazo.com/9370f48d7251914bcfd0d190cd1445de

I hope you have a nice day.

Sergio
[MTCD Android Head Units General] m3co:
I wanted to try a 4g modem in my unit and came across this app that might make it work "PPP witget 3" but i don't have root on my unit, can some one with a rooted unit test it, if it works with 4g modem dongle?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
I know you said you are on the update, but you should double check GPS had issues, but was relatively cleared up with the December 8th update. The issue you describe sounds similar to the issues people were having prior to the update.

Background noise sounds like something is hooked up wrong, i know you said you had it hooked up at a shop, but they mess things up all the time.

Button color can be changed in CarMedia settings. Your headlights have to be on first, then go to CarMedia Settings and look for something called Rainbow

no idea on the AC
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sergio45:
Thanks for your quickly answer.

This afternoon I've put the December update, so that's not the problem. The antenna is placed in the central aerator of the car and I have been half an hour in the street without being able to synchronize any satellite.

About the noise, it is quite soft, I will tell my mechanic if there is anything to check.

Thanks for the advise about the color of the buttons, it works!

Thanks :)
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
mine (MTCD, 5.1) does not have this issue
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Need4Camaro:
Can you link me to the unit you purchased?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
big fan of mine:

https://smile.amazon.com/Challenger...F8&qid=1474591332&sr=8-1&keywords=jeep+joying

although I would be interested in that 2GB of RAM if it is real
[MTCD Android Head Units General] kc2koj@hotmail.com:
Here's the info off my unit ..working good so far ..I wanted to know how to root and back this thing up..also if I tried to root and something went wrong how could I restore..
[MTCD Android Head Units General] leonkernan:
Nice, it looks like it's just a straight swap of the ARM board.

Must be an Intel chip, they were forced to put a giant heatsink on it :D
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
Can't wait to see a review of that
[MTCD Android Head Units General] sterod:
Would you be willing to do me an enormous favor? I have been struggling with the joying MTCD unit since April because one of the applications I need does not work. Specifically an app named alpconnect which I will link below that communicates with my radar detector via Bluetooth. The reason it will not work is because on MTCD head units the internal Bluetooth adapter communicates through the MCU and not Android itself. So when I open this app, after I accept the license agreement, it states that bluetooth is off when in reality it is on and then when you click allow it will crash. I would very much appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to try to install this free application and let me know what happens after you run it, accept the license agreement, and tell me if it also says that bluetooth is off or if it starts scanning and looking for the Bluetooth module, which would mean it is working. Thank you very much.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...xTJLkVgR3KhafQ
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
Most of these Chinese head units do not have bluetooth on the android daughterboard. The bluetooth unit is a separate analog source (kind of like the radio), that is controlled from android through the MCU. As such, it doesn't support the type of profiles needed to connect to your devices. It's also not truly visible to the android system anyway. They've hacked up the settings/status bar a bit to show the bluetooth icon, but it's not really bluetooth as Android knows it...

The only device I know of that would have the capability you desire is the Newsmy units. They have the traditional bluetooth HFP that all chinese radios have, but the android box has its own bluetooth module as well. That internal bluetooth module works with OBD devices (and one would presume) your radar device as well.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] sterod:
I know, Zaphod. I'm perfectly aware of everything you just said, I even own a NU3001 running the awesome xdAuto you contribute to. I'm asking this guy, because on these "new" 2GB units that run the Intel CPU, they apparently also run Parrot Bluetooth. So, I want to know if this gets around the issue where the internal BT adaptor only talks to the MCU and not Android. If its the same crap on this new unit, I will stick with my NU3001 until NewsMy brings out a new model which apparently Summer says is 2-3 months away.

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Also, can you try "Netflix" on your unit? It is confirmed "not working" on the 1GB MTCD units with the RK3188 running 5.1.1.

You get a black screen with audio only when playing back a movie, because the kernel is either missing or not reporting x264 decoding capability.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] kc2koj@hotmail.com:
netflix does work.. as far as Bluetooth i can look for the app tomorrow on my day off from work...but i do think the Bluetooth is on the intel card
[MTCD Android Head Units General] sterod:
Thanks for letting me know about Netflix, I appreciate you taking the time to answer my BT question when you can.

If you could also post a screenshot of the Android bluetooth menu, under settings, this may help to identify its capability. On the MTCD units, the Android Bluetooth settings menu is just a duplicate of the Joying Bluetooth Settings app, where the only options listed are the Device name, PIN, auto connect and auto answer. The expanded menu isn't there.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] sterod:
Hi, just following up with this, if you can test the ALP Connect Bluetooth app for me?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] kc2koj@hotmail.com:
the link for the app does not work for me ... whats the app name or send a new link.... thanks
[MTCD Android Head Units General] sterod:
The app is called ALPConnect

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.alpriority.alpconnect
[MTCD Android Head Units General] doctorman:
The issue with waze was fixed after waze update while ago.

If you are in USA I can help you out.

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I have tested USB Bluetooth Mouse and key board on mtcB head units and that works well. not sure how other BT devices are much different.

I will get a regular USB BT dongle and try that as well.

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apkpure is much easier to download apk from and no need for google account

try this

https://apkpure.com/alpconnect/com.alpriority.alpconnect
[MTCD Android Head Units General] kc2koj@hotmail.com:
downloaded the app..i will test on the ride home from work today...

also i posted the benchmarks here http://xdaforums.com/android-auto/m...opment/2gb-ram-intel-cpu-heres-specs-t3468322

still looking for someone to tell me how to root and back up rom just in case i mess something up...thanks in advance
[MTCD Android Head Units General] sterod:
Hi There, curious to know what the result was.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] doctorman:
let us know if the Alp app can turn on the Bluetooht on your head unit please.

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Joying mtcD update Sep 27 2016

mcu v1.90

https://mega.nz/#!J1pjkSAC!fVRYJYh0_hamTtH9WxNPuMbajdNWno0GjIyOfd7fNjY
[MTCD Android Head Units General] kc2koj@hotmail.com:
Seem to work and scans
[MTCD Android Head Units General] kc2koj@hotmail.com:
Pics
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
I can't see your pic at work. What app are you using for Navigation? If it is Google Maps, you have to update Google Play Services and Maps multiple times. And probalby the Play Store too.

Also make sure you have the Navigation button tied to the app you want. It seems to get confused if you use different options
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sergio45:
I tried gMaps (updated and also updated google services), Preinstalled Igo and Sigyc. Neither work. Gmaps is barely usable but its looks like refreshing ubication every 5 or 6 secs... like jumping across strets.

The pic shows the Joying config app and in the GPS tab.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] tuuza:
Hi, on my 2010 Golf VI the climatronic information display was automatically on.

From my own experience the climatronic information does not work with the old climatronic unit that has the blue digital temperature screens.

You have the option to upgrade to newer climatronic if you want to enable it. They are fairly cheap, if assistance needed I can help.

I suppose you have this kind of unit?

[IMG="ClimatronicGolfV"]http://dataton.net/vw/climatronic/GTI-Climatronic-F.jpg[/IMG]
[MTCD Android Head Units General] dcman008:
Got mine installed(mostly) today. Need to find a place to mount the GPS antenna. Tried a few places in and under the dash, but could not get a good GPS signal. Really don't want to drill a hole and mount it on top of the dash.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] jonssoni83:
What car do you have? I'm quite sure that no holes are needed, you can take that antenna wire out of the dash between panels...
[MTCD Android Head Units General] dcman008:
I have a WRX. If it comes down to it, I'm going to put the hole/notch in the back of the clock pod on the top of the dash.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sergio45:
I had the climatronic from the photo, so it dont work, but its not a big deal.

About the GPS, Support told me that i have to put the GPS receiver in front of the car windshield like this:

https://gyazo.com/edb32b3adb9f7eb17e5df1953af5bc39

"and the GPS antenna need to be connected tightly" (dont know what that mean)

Also set the time zone correctly in android setting but i cant find Madrid Time zone so i pick Bruselas GTM +1.

I had a question, Glonass is supposed to work? And what does the Synchronous toggle does?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] KamaL:
I installed the unit with a canbus adapter, and in the new 2gb Intel units I don't see long press or short press option.

The adapter has wires that connect to the key1 and key2 wires from the joying harness

Can this be changed?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
Which Canbus adapter do you have?

On the PAC module you have to program the long press into the PAC itself, not the Joying.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] balabok:
I have a 2006 Wrx. Which model did you end up getting? Did you trim the din opening? I'm thinking about getting the JY-UL124N2 from Amazon.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] KamaL:
This is the adapter :

https://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/mer...r-phone-button-support.html?search=DS-MC001.2
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
oh, I think we already went over this in the Joying forum. I don't believe that adapter provides as much functionality as the PAC module, might not be available on that adapter
[MTCD Android Head Units General] fabien_m2002:
Hello,

how to make phone call with Google command vocal. I say "Call XXX" but no call.

The previous 4.4.4 works with RK3066 HeadUnit app which solve some bluetooth pairing calling. Must i install too in the new Sofia?

Thanks
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sergio45:
Anyone knows if its posible to buy a better GPS Antenna? I think the stock antenna is mediocre...

Also anyone knows how to disable the assistive touch button? I didnt use it and its write in italian (dont know why)
[MTCD Android Head Units General] dcman008:
I got the JY-UL135N2 and I had to trim the din opting on my 02 WRX. I's guess you will have to do the same. I think 02-07 WRXs have the same or very similar plastic trim.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] tuuza:
There is option to disable it in the CarMediaSettings app. Google gps antennas with the same kind of connector, i think the head unit antennas are kinda universal.

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[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sergio45:
:angel:

Thanks man. I searched in aliexpress but all GPS antennas looks like the stock one.

Glonass is working for anyone?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] aneesp:
Which option in car media settings? I couldnt identify. Please help me in giving the name of button.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] geez85:
Hi,

I have found a way to get this done on the ul135n2 unit. You will need to go to /system/app and another folder (cant remember on the top of my head. Will let u know im back in my car) and copy that apk to a usb stick and transfer it to you PC. You will replace 2 png files with your own guidelines. I created my own guidelines by taking a screenshot of the screen when in reverse and used paint. NET program to draw my guidelines. I'll post which apk file you will need to get and which png file you will need to replace later.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] balabok:
Yeah, I have spare interior trim parts that I can cut with no worries. I can fabricate a trim piece to cover up the cuts. As for the head unit, the only difference between the JY-UL124N2 and the JY-UL135N2 is that 135N2 has a source button and everything else being equal. I hope that's the case because I'll be installing it this weekend.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] CadillacMike:
I don't think there is an option in CarMedia Settings, it should have its own app that looks like a hand with a finger pointing, called touch assistant or something

Open that and uncheck the boxes and it should go away
[MTCD Android Head Units General] gustden:
Great, at least it can be done! Please let me know which apk file needs to be modified.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] geez85:
The file that you need to modify is SYU-1-C9-UIServer-V1.0.apk under \system\app\SYU-1-C9-UIServer-V1.0\

Open this file on the PC (I used Winrar) and go to \res\drawable\. replace the file dl1 and dr2 with your own guidelines (I'm pretty sure you just need to replace 1 file but i couldnt be bothered finding out which one). That folder does have other guidelines there so if you like any of them, just rename the file to dl1 and dr1.

Once you modified the file, place the apk back to the original spot and reboot your unit. You should be have your new guidelines after the reboot.

If anyone wants the guideline for MY16 WRX, I'm happy to share.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] thedru13:
Can you post a pic of the HU installed in your car? I have MY2015 sti and interested in the joying unit. Did you have he HK system in your car? Would love to know more about your install. Thanks.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] ricanxd:
Sorry if this has been covered already, but how is the sound quality? Currently using older rockchip unit with malaysk ROM and the sound is perfect with it. Has anyone installed Xposed with the audio mod on these? Thanks in advance.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] wanb1i:
Anyone else having issues with the 12/8 update constantly rebooting?

Anyone have an MD5 for the zip fole? I think mine is corrupted, BOTH my HU are rebooting constantly!
[MTCD Android Head Units General] KamaL:
I'm not having any issues with the update. I'm using a JY-UL128N2.

Not a single reboot since the update.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] wanb1i:
Do you have an MD5 for the file?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sergio45:
Is posible to use a genéric 3G dongle with this new 2GB Intel Sofia?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] KamaL:
Not really. I used the file from the joying blog post, hosted on Mega.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] wanb1i:
Can you create one using the attached MD5 program (unzip and execute, select the "Create MD5" radio button, then browse to the file on your pc)?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] KamaL:
The file attached doesn't open.

Here's the value I got with WinMD5 :

efa969825483976e2be282ee4b59a6e6
[MTCD Android Head Units General] wanb1i:
Did you extract (unzip) it? No matter.

Thanks for the MD5!
[MTCD Android Head Units General] KamaL:
Yes of course. Anyway you have what you wanted :)
[MTCD Android Head Units General] eta1405:
UL134N2 10.1 inch in my Silverado. It replaced my NU3001. Being a Chevrolet and requiring a hundred different adapters to make things work, I got tired of trying to the get the ASWC-1 to work properly for the steering keys and bought this guy:

https://www.amazon.com/Universal-St...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=M49FKJF7YDBZ1NG570PA

It works great and I'm happy with it. Plus it has 8 keys instead of the 5 usable ones on the steering wheel.

So far the only gripe I have is after being in standby for > 8 hours it has trouble regaining a GPS signal. Sometimes I have to reboot to get the signal back. Other than the one issue it is far better than the NU3001 in my opinion.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] wanb1i:
Thanks for taking the time to get the MD5, I've been trying to figure out what the issue is, cause it caused BOTH of my units to reboot everytime I touched anything. BTW, both of the downloads match your MD5, so that wasn't the issue. After I downloaded the 3rd time and installed them, they seem to be working fine. I HATE it when something gets fixed and I don't know why! eerrrrr:eek:
[MTCD Android Head Units General] geez85:
Hey,

My wrx is the base model so no HK or nav. The install was pretty easy but as you can tell in the photo, it doesnt look flush. Had to trim the fascia as the unit itself is a tad bigger then normal. For me the sound quality improved (only when playing the poweramp music player, stock music player is shocking).

Overall it was an easy install after trimming the fascia and getting the right holes to screw in the mounts. Happy with the unit. Bought my cousin the same unit for his my13 wrx sti and he loves it too.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] thedru13:
Thanks for the reply... I have a droid unit in my car now and let's just say it's not a good one. Lol. Will have to check out the pic from my computer. Not showing up on mobile. Thanks for the reply. Hopefully I can figure out how to install the joying with the HK system.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] thedru13:
Pic isn't working... anyway to repost it.
[MTCD Android Head Units General] geez85:
Sorry about that. Hope this one works.

Let me know how you go with your install. Hopefully it is just as easy with the HK amp in there.

[IMG="Joying headunit"]https://s27.postimg.org/fj6waf2ab/20170101_112409.jpg[/IMG]
[MTCD Android Head Units General] KamaL:
Yes I see what you mean. Happens sometimes. I'm glad it's working fine now
[MTCD Android Head Units General] m3co:
i was abble to add a 4G dongle by rooting and using "PPP 3" app
[MTCD Android Head Units General] Sergio45:
Thanks, what brand and model is the dongle?
[MTCD Android Head Units General] demo84:
There is option in Car Media settings. Simply press clear and it will wipe out buttons settings
[MTCD Android Head Units General] m3co:
It is a Vodafone k5005, it's a rebranded huawei, it's not the best solution because too many times it failed to connect and you have to keep trying, but it work's, maybe with some work of some experts we can make it better.