yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] gijsjenet:
Arre there any eropean suppliers that have these on stock?

I not want to get it from china and the wait 3 weeks for it and get a big import tax bill after
[Android Head-Units] cvbeetz:
1. Do you use waze on the unit (not on mobile)? I do and have no problems.

2. No way to display the name. Maybe next update? (I hope)
[Android Head-Units] MortyPAA:
Yes. On the unit. Btw i have the android 6 version.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
The 4G antenna's. do you need to install both or would be fine?
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
At least the one closer to gps should be connected. The other one is useless unless the unit is on 4G already. It only works on 4G. At least that's my experience.
[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
I though it could run on 3g and edge... only for 4g then?

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I hope too!!

I am looking for Opel Corsa one

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I read you are using iGo maps.. Aren't Google Maps or Sygic working?

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Does it update by itself? Are this firmware compatible with all versions of c500? (for every cars)
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Google maps and sygic work fine. 3g works fine. It auto updates and is a universal update.
[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
Great! thank you dude!
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
C500 is unique platform therefore it fits all. Read previous posts for updating or visit 4PDA.ru

Sent by SM-G935F on Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Sorry it doesn't auto update. You have to download and the update and apply it. Easy though.
[Android Head-Units] DoubleClutch:
Hey everyone.

Yesterday i installed the Ownice C500 in my 2011 Fiat Bravo.

All is good and well, except for one thing.

With every other gear (2nd, 4th and 6th) the system goes into reverse mode and shows me the screen with the camera guidelines.

It also lowers the volume so its really annoying.

Anyone got any idea as to why is this happening?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
While it does this, does your reverse warning light on the rear of your car turn on also?
[Android Head-Units] Hagi71:
DVD Player

Hi, have someone expirience with the dvd-player? Not all of my original dvd´s will be played, some do some dont.
[Android Head-Units] DoubleClutch:
No, it doesn't.
[Android Head-Units] halloj:
Do you have canbus-box?
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
I only installed one 4G antenna, the closest to the GPS antenna port. Signal was very weak without the antenna.

However, I never get 4G connection. Only says 3G. The same SIM connects to 4G on my phone. But it's fine since I don't need 4G in the car... 3-5Mbps is good enough.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
The chipset seems to only support a limited set of 4g frequencies. Check my earlier post on this subject.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
What country are you residing where 3g is working?
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
3G and 4G works for me on Telstra in Australia
[Android Head-Units] Chocoman:
Ownice C500 ROOT.

Install Terminal Emulator and SuperSu from Play Store.

Download arm64.zip and extract files to /sdcard/

Open terminal and type:

[LIST]
[*]/system/bin/forfan guoboneedav -i
[*]mount -o remount,rw /system
[*]cp /sdcard/arm64/su /system/bin/su
[*]chmod 0755 /system/bin/su
[*]cp /sdcard/arm64/su /system/xbin/su
[*]chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su
[*]su --install
[*]su --daemon&
[*]setenforce 0
[*]mount -o remount,ro /system
[/LIST]

Open SuperSu app and update Su Binary when it asks as normal.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Yep telstra supports b3 4g band.

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Confused. What will supersu do since we don't have root? Thanks though.
[Android Head-Units] Chocoman:
After that "/system/bin/forfan guoboneedav -i" you've get root.

Maybe would be better if you try at first?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
does not work

Spoiler content hidden.
[Android Head-Units] seb64:
Hello,

i have an Ounce C500 for VW T5/touareg with can bus in last version software (2017), I put in menu 1260 CANBUS VW (1) and i don't have display on my car, and no information on C500, like battery voltage ....

have you an idea ? & I contact support Ownice.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
Thanks [MENTION=2631312]Chocoman[/MENTION]

Done! very easy and fine! I installed a logitech wireless keyboard to operate with terminal emulator.

The sound is now the best with Viper4Android !!!!

Do you think might be possible to install another "Radio.apk" to support RDS station name correctly?
[Android Head-Units] georgeb:
I need help, please

I can not select anything
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
Insert a clip in the hole under "menu key", where is there reset key . Each push switch between options.
[Android Head-Units] georgeb:
I am still not able to reset, I press reset and I cannot select anything.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
How did you get into this menu?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
try to remove all unit from each usb and restart it with a clean FAT32 microSD formatted and fw in root of SD
[Android Head-Units] georgeb:
I started an update and then power stopped going to the device then power came back and I turned it on and this menu appeared.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
power on the unit with clips into hole and wait 15/20 sec.
[Android Head-Units] jefe.graves:
I had the same issue after a failed upgrade to the 1228 firmware. Just run through the firmware update procedure again. Reset by putting a pin or paper clip into the reset hole or you can turn your car off, wait for the radio to power down, and turn it back on again.

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I'd be interested in this too. Looks like it doesn't support RDS RT (Radio Text).
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
crap chinese, impossible not to know RDS system in Europe....all HU do this.
[Android Head-Units] Rip00:
Guys, quick question: I'm new to the forum, I just got an OWNICE C500, I absolutely love it, haven't updated it's firmware at all since I got it on the 11.11 sale, so here goes: Should I update the Firmware and if so, how do I do it? Tx
[Android Head-Units] mojo4321:
Does RDS work at all? Does it display song title? Also, does anyone know if the c500 supports bluetooth data transfer? Thanks
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
RDS is not dispaying text and data trasfer runs
[Android Head-Units] wmmaks:
Hello. I am a developer of this radio.apk and some similar apps. It is not an extracted apk. It is just a link to a build-in screen of C500's internal app. You can see it by very small APK size. So no new functions or improvements, only what is in standard radio.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
Oh fine! if you [MENTION=6915354]wmmaks[/MENTION] are a developer of this apk can you explain me how is possible to develop an apk where RDS (Europe and Russia run full RDS) is not compliant? None in Europe search by frequency but for RDS name station. The main purpose of RDS system is text, this is done by poor radio too since RDS start up, more than 15 years ago.

All competitors on 4.4 or 5.1 (Xtrons, NaviRoad and some other, all) MTCB/MTCD have real RDS RADIO!

Now we have Android Mmallow without RDS compliant?
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
Thank you.

Is this a permanent root or does it need to be done each boot?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
permanent until you re-flash firmware again
[Android Head-Units] jefe.graves:
In settings, under radio, there's two options - NX6686 and SI4702. Mine is set to NX6686 which I think is this chip: http://www.nxp.com/products/media-a...-if-tuner-high-performance-one-chip:TEF6686HN

That seems to be the same chip used in some other units (Pumpkin).
[Android Head-Units] wmmaks:
I am not sure I can ask you. I am a 4PDA.RU user and I have no relationship with Winlink or any C500 developers. My apk is just a little third-party tool.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
thank you [MENTION=6915354]wmmaks[/MENTION], I misunderstand , I thought you was a Winlink dev. Sorry! Great stuff on 4PDA.RU...I read often.
[Android Head-Units] nightagent1:
new Firmware

16.02.2017

on 4pda
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
Any links?

I'm not fluent in russian. ;)

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Nevermind. I've got it:

https://yadi.sk/d/csbM6rqK3EJ72t
[Android Head-Units] vicom2:
Who makes these firmwares since they are not available on the Ownice site?
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
Ownice does, but doesn't share them with anyone. :(
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
I rooted the device but it seems impossible to transfer apps to external SD, it claims "not enough space" but memory is empty....tried with internal both portable
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
Unfortunately still no RDS text. :(
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
These Chinese are crap....might be useful if their developers integrate few code....like someone did it many years ago.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
I dont understand what you mean? I am getting 4G fine with antenna connected to the port next to GPS port.

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Did you check if you have 4G enabled in the settings? Here they use 900Mhz 1800Mhz and 2600Mhz for 4G. I think the tower nearby me was using 1800Mhz, I remember seeing the band used in some app in my phone but I can't remember which app it was now. I think it was LTE Discovery app and it requires root to show the info and well it does not work on all devices apparently.
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Where are u from? They use the same band in my country.
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
Maybe in next version. ;)
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Do u guys think 4 core and 8 core will share the same rom?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
I hope.
[Android Head-Units] DropperGK:
Please could you explain how you rooted your system, not too clued up how it works...many thanks:fingers-crossed:
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
see https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/ownice-c500-root-t3558760
[Android Head-Units] Mpro747:
someone try to fit it to mazda 3 2008 ?
[Android Head-Units] diabloss:
It seems the 8 core is not very far from release March / April ... here is an official email reply from Winlink
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
The problem is that you won't have much performance increase from 8 cores. You will see bigger numbers in benchmarks only. The price increase will be so much higher than the performance benefits you get. I think it would have been much more useful to increase memory. When I run some programs and check the CPU usage, usually only 2 cores are maxed out. But it is perhaps a personal preference also and bigger numbers are very good for sales :)
[Android Head-Units] welesley:
OWNICE C500 firmware update

Hi All , i have one OWnice C500 ,

i wanna update firmware but don't have SD slot , i try using usb pendrive but always receive

this msg:

deteceted

mount error

i have rooted head unit and force reboot in recovery mode but after enter in recovery mode

headunit enter in recovery mode e after 0.5s reboot again.

thks for help
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
iGo Maps on Ownice C500

I ended up install this version of iGO:

http://www.gpspower.net/igo-nextgen...62-easy-installation-all-android-devices.html

Maps from here:

https://www.gpspower.net/igo-maps.html

Instructions:

1. Copy the "iGO_Basar" to the root of your internal storage (/mnt/m_internal_storage)

2. Install the apk iGO_Basar\Install\basarsoft_nextgen_v9.18.27.627562_gx.apk

3. Copy the latest maps\poi\dem\building\voices\language folders to the "iGO_Basar\content" folder

You can stop here if you want to store your maps on the internal memory. However, since space is limited you may want to only keep some maps/poi/etc on the internal memory and store the rest on the sdcard. Go to step 4 if you want to do this.

4. Run iGo and you'll see sys.txt created in the "iGO_Basar" folder

5. Edit the sys.txt and add:

[folders]

has_secondary_root=1

android_secondary_root_path="/storage/ext_sdcard1/addons"

addons="/storage/ext_sdard1/addons"

6. Create in SD card folder "addons" and inside this folder create one more folder: content

Inside content folder add foder map, folder poi, folder building.

Like this:

SDCARD:addons\content\building\

SDCARD:addons\content\dem\

SDCARD:addons\content\map\

SDCARD:addons\content\poi\

Copy the map files to these folders

Note: when you first run iGO, there will only be Turkish language, you need to download and install your language of choice (voices/language in step 3)
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Why does everyone seem to like iGo. I hate it compared to google maps or waze. What am i missing?
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
I use it as backup. Sometimes, I'm out of cellular range and use iGo. Like if I travel out of the country and since data roaming is expensive, I use offline map apps like iGo or Sygic.

But you are right.... waze and google maps is better. I use Waze a lot more in my home town/country.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
You can download offline maps for google maps. It just is limited in the size. Fairly large area though, unless you are traveling 100s of miles/km.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
v36_20170220.zip

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l08z6c55x20gzjx/Ownice C500 UI01_v36_20170220.zip?dl=0
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
Thanks.

I've updated the "firmware" thread: https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/ownice-c500-firmware-updates-t3560984
[Android Head-Units] ngochoangimsat:
How did you do to root? I want to root C500 too.

P/S: Sorry, i have read here: https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/ownice-c500-root-t3558760
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
it seems slower with this version.
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
I haven't tried it yet.
[Android Head-Units] tmacdon:
Here is the big question for the day... I have been following this thread with much interest - I have/had plans to purchase an Ownice C500, but am unsure now because I have been looking at the BonRoad's as well... Many problems are seemingly resolved with the Ownice, but there seems to be more problems as well... So the question is - Do you feel your Ownice 500 purchases are good solid purchases, or should a novice look for a more stable system?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
All of these android car head units require some level of tweaking/expertise. My opinion is that it is at least as good as the best of the Chinese units. It is not as straight forward or stable as a kenwood or alpine.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
but not so expensive! and more flexible settings
[Android Head-Units] gunar100:
Hi!

BonRoad link? Specification? Please!
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
GU 4.4.h on Android platform Allwinner R16 Cortex A9 Quad Core 1.6GHz

Resolution: 1024 600/800 * 600 *

Input power: 4 * 45W

Cores: 4

ROM: 16 GB

Display: LCD TFT, 6,2 / 7/8/9 / 10.1 inch capacitive 5 points

Operating System: Android 4.4.2

RAM: 1 GB

Main CPU: Allwinner R16 Cortex A9 Quad Core 1.6GHz

Operating System: Pure Android 4.4.2

RAM: SAMSUNG 1GB DDR3

iNand Memory: 16GB

Radio: 6686 analog with RDS

Navigation: GPS / GLONASS
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
That is nowhere near as good. 1gb ram and a really old android OS. Horrible.
[Android Head-Units] jefe.graves:
Had the same issue upgrading to 1228 - try a different USB port.

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This is my first foray into using a custom head unit, so have nothing to compare it to other than the stock 6-disc changer in my Nissan Titan, but I love this thing. Yes, there's some tweaking necessary, but the flexibility and features FAR outweigh the extra time I spend tinkering with this thing or updating firmware and restoring settings to solve issues. Bottom line, if you want something that just works, these Android based head units probably aren't for you, but if you like customizing stuff, the Ownice C500 has all the features you'd want and support has been excellent thus far.

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Has anyone bought & connected the TPMS add-on? Wondering if it's worth it ... my truck already has low pressure warning indicator, but I frequently air down to drive on the beach in NC, so thinking it might be worth it.
[Android Head-Units] tmacdon:
Here's the link for the BonRoad: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...32764359817.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.n5QhC3

I would be ordering the 2G 32gig Rom version Andriod 6.0 $257.00

Specs are as good, if not better than the Ownice C500
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Or you could buy this one and review it here on xda lol

https://fr.aliexpress.com/store/pro...32793078742.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.pxLcPE
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
In which way better? ;)
[Android Head-Units] tmacdon:
That must have just become available (or I missed it) because I went through every 1 they had posted...
[Android Head-Units] DropperGK:
OK so some of the big issues that i have with OWNICE unit

1. Sales is great but the after sales service is NOT ....if it was NOT for this forum one one would ever know about firmware update

2. Rear camera does NOT work until the unit has fully booted up

3. Radio doe NOT have RDS at all

If you can ignore the above ...buy the OWNICE
[Android Head-Units] mishoboss:
So, Ownice C500 doesn't have RDS too? Is there any Chinese head unit that really and truly supports RDS?
[Android Head-Units] Akhlan:
Hi,

How make an update without lost all data ?
[Android Head-Units] cvbeetz:
What is new or better in this version?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
Data is not lost. Just reinstall your applications.
[Android Head-Units] Akhlan:
Yes it's that... All my data are attached on my gmail account but I have need, after an update, to put my google account and all applies manually, It's very very long (may be one hour) because in my home, my internet connexion is very slow... I would like don't ost theses informations before an update...
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
some shots, rooted and Viper4Android, Nova Launcher Prime (ROOT IT! and install Viper4Android, stock equalizer is a ****ty apk!!!!)
[Android Head-Units] seb64:
Hello,

i have an Ounce C500 for VW T5/touareg with can bus in 2017.02.20 version software, I put in menu 1260 CANBUS VW (1) and i don't have display on my car, and no information on C500, like battery voltage ....

have you an idea ?
[Android Head-Units] DropperGK:
The "JOYING" system has a very good radio, with full working RDS
[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
if you have root, try titanium backup
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
Nice. Mine went in an 86 [emoji6]

Any help with viper4android?

Mine always says driver status abnormal after rooting and installing it says driver successfully installed, yet it shows as abnormal with Viper4Android.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
Mate here it is new dash with C500 on BRZ! 2DIN custom fit and Alcantara.

I installed

BusyBox Pro ($1.29)

and Viper4Android with no trouble on rooted device with firmware release of Jan. 17 (V35) thus V36 was longer slow with no real gain

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About firmware V36

[IMG="C500 firmware of Feb. 17"]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1280x1024q90/921/CWmv6q.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
Thanks. I've got the wider Toyota model. Would be fine in a Subaru ;).

Hmm. I'm on v36 but no joy.
[Android Head-Units] Sniper022a:
Hello everyone. I have a problem with my c500. After firmware update, the device can't load android. It's just a black screen. Whether there is a way to restore the device?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
This happened to a guy on russian 4pda forum. I don't think he got it fixed. Ownice offered to fix if shipped back at your cost. Maybe try reflashing?
[Android Head-Units] Sniper022a:
It don't want to flash again. There are no reaction on usb card with firmware.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Did the power to unit cutoff during flash? That is what happened to the other guy

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Also try sd card.
[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
When flash its better have the car working, to avoid a battery error

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By the way... What about battery, Does the radio consume a lot? Or like default?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
yet there is no solution. Only send the seller and repair in the plant.
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
There's no octa core on Ownice's website atm which is weird and I don't know why they removed them
[Android Head-Units] Chrishann:
Perhaps there were problems with the 8 core or it is not worth the price.

I would be important if RDS functioned correctly.

Is it normal that the PDC display only after the systemstart functions.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
8 core

https://ru.aliexpress.com/item/HD-1...580269498d36038-1488061440006-09883-uR7uBY3Rz
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
RDS text operating or not on this unit? Radio apk seems the Xtrons one or MTCD usual where RDS text is on.
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
What about rear camera can it be used before the C500 boots up or do we have to wait 30 secondes before we can actually use it and see whats behind?
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
You have to wait.

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Works well if you're a reverse into parks kinda person.
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
bummer hopefully they do something about it so we dont have to wait cant be too hard to fix that right?
[Android Head-Units] Stephan_R:
Does anybody knows who is the manufaturer of the CPUs ??? Are the 4core a Intel Atom x3 (same like Rockchip PX3) ??? (but that isent a Cortex-A53 rather X86 architecture)

They wrote on their Hompe page MT3562 Octa Core, ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5-1.8GHz, But i find nowhere on the Web this CPU !!!
[Android Head-Units] sylver78:
Hello,

I've received my C500 yesterday, here are some videos of it running :

First startup and navigation in some apps/menus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=broyFbBeXDM

Steering wheel controls configuration

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jARpS8hOGs

Radio Application (quick overview) :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QT8EOcglFtE

Hands free call application preview :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imv8Gj8T1JM

Waze :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHq6YnQZRE8

On/Off/On sequence :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54AXUQNNcSw

I've just used the device for few minutes, I can't give any feedback on stability but all I can say is that it's much more reactive than my previous device which was a C200

I'll run cpu-z later to check if the CPU is 4 or 8 cores.
[Android Head-Units] newell63:
Thanks for feedback !!!

The post look very good and reactive, but for me, i'm waiting to see if someone change the radio app with an other like "radioplus" because i'm hesitating with the new joying, and the original radio app of joying show radio name and song title so for now i prefer the joying....
[Android Head-Units] Stephan_R:
Thanks for the videos !

How fast starts Google Maps ? That has knock down my RK3188 for many Seconds after Cold Start of the radio.
[Android Head-Units] apollo1976:
Hi sylver78,

the app "Contacts" gives you the phone numbers of your Google account ??

I have a big favor to ask of you.

You can install both applications Google called "Google Now Launcher" and "Google" and try to use the voice command "Ok Google" ??

Once you have installed the two applications you have to go in the Google settings for "Voice", enter "Ok Google Detect" and activate "From the Google app" and "From any screen".

After that, Google will ask you to speak for three times the phrase "Ok Google"

Done this you should try to say Ok Google, and then tell him to call a number in your phone book and see if the C500 makes the call

For me, this thing is very important because seeking a device that can use the voice function of "Ok Google"

Thank you so much for your kindness