yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
It is software that can be purchased by Ownice. Not as simple as tweaking android.

www.opensynergy.com/produkte/coqos
[Android Head-Units] wmmaks:
Radio-MST768.apk is an alternative radio software from some RedPower device. Source code available on https://github.com/dipcore/Radio-MST768 But it is not compatible with C500 device because of different MCU protocol. It needs to rewrite low-level communication with tuner IC.
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
Hello,

I saw your work on the C500 and it look very great.

But I need some help, I can't update from USB ("Mount error") and I don't have SD slot on my unit...

Do you know if there is a way to pdate directly from the device?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
No. Only familiar with universal C500. Sorry.
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
Do you know a way to not get the mount error?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
try to take another flash card. format it to fat32, and copy the firmware files to it.
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
Already tried with two different flash card, one FAT32 and one exFAT. Alway got mount error and the unit can access to it while boot is done
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
exFAT is not supported. try to download the firmware again.
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
I tried one more USB drive and the C500 see it !

But know I get "Firmware not found"

The two files are on the root of the usb flash drive and the flash drive is in FAT32. I tried firmware from 4pda, xda and Ownice
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
free all USB port and only 1 USB SD on for flash
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
Already done, all the other USB port are free
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
try to factory reset...and flash

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[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
I already tried to restore it before
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
Make your you format to FAT32 on a windows machine. It didn't like the fat from my mac
[Android Head-Units] dlnraja:
New update

Please download the latest system firmware from this link. it will be solved the IGO problem.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/d7emipi8z2nf1r1/Ownice C500 update UI01_v39_20170224.zip?dl=0 -----2.24 system file

Best Regards!
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
[MENTION=2328050]dlnraja[/MENTION]

hi mate, does this release solve only IGO issue or includes any other revision?
[Android Head-Units] seb64:
what is ownice support mail ??
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
on site no support mail is noticed but in FAQ you get the FW link for download

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[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Dude read your emails and answer me :p
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
I make my format on a Windows machine :(

Do we need to update to every firmware, or we can only update to the last?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Only the last you want. Be careful, applying firmware can break your unit if you are unlucky.
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
Thanks you but I can't even boot on the USB flash disk so... lol
[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
I joined camera power directly to rear ligh molex... Is it necesary to connect to new wire?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
no it's basically same..

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[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
Thank you for your fast answer... so, if i undrestand well... its the same as +12V of molex, but another way to connect it.. more clean
[Android Head-Units] z**chang:
From my testing, c500 is also working fine with LTE B1 band.
[Android Head-Units] tms1030:
Someone knows why the octocore C500 model was disappeared from their website? Should i wait for the release of this model? Can it be to have a machine that starts faster?
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Salesman told me on whatsapp that they will sell 8 core C500 by the end of march if all goes well, don't know what to think about it because I asked Joying and they will have 8 core modeles soon too, I'd say if u can wait a couple month it might be worth it otherwise get a quad core they are nice and most of their problems are fixed already.

New model new problems I guess.
[Android Head-Units] tms1030:
Do you think that there is a real difference between 4 core and 8 core? Especially for the startup speed of the machine?
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
Reading what people are saying here, I would say it's all a bit of a gamble. Just waiting because you would like a 8-core unit just doesn't seem worth it to me. The biggest issue with any of the Chinese units is its software (and any bugs slowing things down) and lack of memory, not the actual CPU. If you look at the power in there, most Android phones had the same a couple of years back and they didn't feel boggy at all.

A new CPU requires a rewritten OS. It has taken C500 a couple of months to get where it is right now, a new CPU will introduce new bugs and will probably require a couple of months again to get to the level where C500 is right now.

On the other hand, it might be an opportunity where Ownice addresses flaws from the current design, like the camera issues. But we won't know, until the unit is out, if it ever does.

I'm debating on this myself also. I would like my new unit now, but it would bug me out if they release a new unit with improved camera-handling in a couple of weeks time. So many mixed stories from these guys... :|
[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
I don't think so.. startup depends specilly on flash storage

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I would like Chinese have European Stores to save lots of money and taxes of borders
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Has anyone got the OBD2 USB adapter working with dashcommand? I received my adapter today from China but dashcommand does not recognize it? Not sure if it is because the adapter is Chinese and not a major brand? Does anyone have any insight into this issue?

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I received my ownice 1080p dash cam from gearbest and installed it today. It seems to work but because of a snowstorm I have not been able to take my truck out on the road to give it a road test. I should be able to let you guys know how well it works. Supposedly, this ownice1080p camera is new on the market. The camera installs very easily and there was enough wire two make it work in my Ford F-150 truck so that probably means there's enough cable to make it work in just about any car. The camera has a slot for a 32 gigabyte micro SD card. It has external on and off switch for sound and for video. However the app in the c500 controls these functions so you don't have to mess with the camera. The play back works well. The player functions are fairly simple and straightforward. Not much complexity just the basics.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Try Torque, it has usb options.
[Android Head-Units] PabloF93:
Hello, I don't have rds text (rt), Program services (ps) on radio. Rds is enabled and pty is correct. But af are not working on 100%.

So, can you have the same problem?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
radio apk not enabled for text....

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[Android Head-Units] PabloF93:
Ok, maybe another apk? Can you advise me?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
there isn't. it needs deploy from producer.

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[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
Can this radio show text on native display.?

FEx: TID Display on Opel cars

When you are talking about RDS, are you talking about this?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] lotherius:
edit: n/m
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
radio FM RDS apk is the HU's apk.

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[Android Head-Units] theslydog:
+1

I think I will hang 5 for bit longer just in case the 8 core comes out soon. The 4 core will also probably drop in price at the same time the new 8 core unit comes out.
[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
at least this unit brings bugs, but many often updates... if it would be anohter one, maybe we have bugs forever... waiting is the word!

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I would like :D..4 cores is enought for me and I hope New sellers arrive with another HU's and prices fall
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Not sure what 8 cores buys you. The C500 is plenty fast. You will notice very little increase in speed. I would expect more than usual bugs with I core. And, you may be waiting way longer then 1 more month. Only real issue is backup camera delay. My opinion.

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I took my f150 out on the road between snowstorms to test 1080p dash cam I purchased from Gearbest. It works very nicely. Wide angle and very clear picture. Not sure how you test 1080p but someone suggested open still in Photoshop or other rendering program and it will tell you. My latest problem is to figure out how to export the 1 minute clips so I can share. If someone has figured this out .... tell us how to do it. Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I agree. It is plenty fast. The backup camera delay issue is my biggest problem with it.
[Android Head-Units] Logicsystem360:
Hello,

I have bought a c500 for my BMW e46

Everythings work fine except the car info (fuel consumption, etc), when I click on some info, there are nothing, no reaction.

Someone has the same problem ?

The canbus is well connected because the reverse camera work fine and the command wheel also

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
On Road test of Ownice C500 – two weeks usage. DON’T BUY.

I bought more than two weeks ago the unit. I installed on Subaru BRZ (same as Toyota GT86 and same wiring and Toyota harness of course, it's the same car!).

I was tired about BT issues on Xtrons PH75HGTA – MTCD platform on Lollipop 5.1 - related to DashCommand unable to pairing, usb dongle key operating only as router (wifi only 2.4Ghz) and not in modem way, therefore you were obliged to run Dashcommand (and Torque Pro) with WiFi ODB loosing Internet connection capabilities.

About these features C500 fits well:

You can be online with a microSIM (4g/LTE full compliants to Euro frequencies), run DashCommand with ODB Link LX (genuine), answer the phone on BT (S7 Edge) or if you have a call+data plan on SIM you can make calls from C500 directly.

This sounds good but:

(After 4 firmware flashing - up to V39, latest available)

-FM RADIO is not a real RDS, no TEXT ON RDS, therefore you are on a ’80 radio (Saturday Night Fever age). Today in Europe none is surfing on numeric frequencies since 25 years.

- Equalization, lower and poor, the worst unit on the market (3 levels, bass, middle and treble with an elephantiac sensitivity)

-Sound with no support to subwoofer frequencies, sound is poor with high range speakers, let’s imagine on stock speakers

- DAB radio (same apk running on Xtrons and same usb dongle) has a indecent sound quality and level+, they say that the issue is from producer of apk but on Xtrons runs very well with a high sound quality.

- Rear cam image quality near indecent level (in Russian forum 4PDA someone suggested to solder a 75Ohm resistance across ground and signal wire)

- Rear cam operating only after boot, if you set power off delay time of 10 minutes and restart the car after 11 minutes you need to wait to see on back: stupid

- Sound bettering (a bit) with few workarounds, you need to root unit and install Viper4Android, Busy Box and set to permissive rights

- unable for adding on memory (SD or USB) to set as system memory (not available space...it returns) only to portable way. You cannot transfer any apks.

My car hasn’t canbus drive as no steering wheel buttons are, so no issue. Someone might become crazy as I read if you get or need volume keys on steering wheel.

My rating is very negative as unit:

Don’t buy, this unit has not more than speed, only.

When you buy this kind of unit you need listen music in 2017 quality standard and not in accordance to 1960 standard, you need to see on back when you start, what is the meaning of a car cam on board if you are obliged to see on back like your father did?, you need to know the station name you are listening and see text traffic messages not search radio station like Allieds did with Nazi’s armed forces in Normandy near 1944.

Avoid IMHO to throw money, keep your MTCD (fully supported with a real and great job i.g. from Malaysk)
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Sound quality is very good for me but I use an external amplifier.

CANBUS works on my mercedes but is not configurable. Hopefully we can mod that later as people have on other units like the c300.

RDS is not so important to me. It is a small issue.

Boot time, Rear camera is very annoying to me. I want that fixed badly.

Speed and storage is fine for me.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
to enable rearcam view on car start they need to deploy MCU, I am not sure they will do.. About RDS, it's since C200 that

they don't manage this issue:

NEVER MORE OWNICE IN MY LIFE.
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
The so called canbus does only control the buttons on the steering wheel, lights on for the radio and for automatics the reverse gear signal for the rear camera. But for real info you got to connect a obd2 reader or via the ibus, for the ibus you have to have a usb resler ibus reader, but the system or android can't read the ibus messages, that program has to be writen yet. Some volunteers who want to write it? :)
[Android Head-Units] Logicsystem360:
Same result with OBD2 connected !

Torque work fine with my OBD2 adapter.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Not sure why you are having so many issues. My unit works great except for backup cam delay. The dash cam is great, backup works great, dashcomand works great. Poweramp music player works well for me. I installed external mic and have great voice control for Nav and poweramp music. Installed external USB adapter ... Looks good. Not sure what you think $260 us gets you but for me it justs works and I could not be happier.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
never said what you mean, read well (XTRONS ISSUES...before not on C500 for Dash).

Sound is poor for all without an external amplifier. See Russian Forum to understand , see first post of thread http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=779092 to understand reasons why there are 100+ pages of trouble. Do you live in China about RDS? Do you receive RDS as well as all HU (more cheaper of USD260.)? I mean without seek a range of frequencies about 0,75 step?

What LTE Band are you set on? Do you receive all band of your country? do you know how much are those?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Live in US. Radio basic is fine for me since 95% of time I am listening to my music library. Only get 3g in my area on this head unit .... good enough for head unit since I have 4g cellphone. I do not have external amp but music is still dynamic in my truck .... Sounds as good as in my other modern vehicles. Perhaps there is a difference in speakers? Note, I do not blow my ears out with high volumes.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Speaker impedance mismatch could be part of it. Unsure what impedance the C500 is designed for but I imagine it is 4 ohms.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
How confident are you of the wiring? I tripled checked mine. I soldered and shrink wrapped the connections. There are a ton of wires that have to be stuffed in the dash behind radio. A lot of care is needed not to pinch or stretch the wires. A short could be root of your problem. As I mentioned previously, my unit has excellent sound equal to my Boise in my Buick.

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Figured out that loading ESfile explorer interacts with cardvr program to give you access to 1 min clips on SD card in dash cam. With ES you can share using Skype or other large file transfer. To get to files, go to playback in cardvr, then ES will pop up and you will see USB 6 folder. Open folder and select files you want to export. Can also use flash drive on 3rd USB

assuming you have externally wired a USB.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
I took Toyota cable pre wired from them. no need of soldering nothing. my car hasn't any steering wheel keys. no band about equalizer. poor feature.

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[Android Head-Units] arnljot:
LOL [emoji23]

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[Android Head-Units] trap63:
keys....damn grammar check!!

ahahahahs

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[Android Head-Units] Zanna:
Hi all,

I've installed Ownice C500 OL-8992F but I've a problem with the SIM card because is not recognized at all, SIM MISSING at boot and NO SIM logo on the bar.

I've tried only Vodafone SIM, someone of you is aware about limitations on this to use this in Italy ? I can understand if a SIM is not working due wrong frequencies or bands but I assume that should be physically recognized at least.

Thanks for your help
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Are you sure you inserted it correctly? Try another sim? There was another early italian buyer who used it just fine. I think he had a youtube video too.
[Android Head-Units] Zanna:
Inserted correctly yes, also because is impossible insert it wrongly without force it in. I've tried 3 different sim but unluckly all three from Vodafone (I'm searching a different one to test).
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
That sounds bad. Maybe a faulty unit. I hope you have luck with another sim.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
Try to insert correctly : data face RH, marking point UP.

I Live in Italy, no issues on TIM 4g Plus and H3G both data and calls plan, therefore no issue will be for Voda. The only operator out of the 800Mhz band is H3G.

Connect two aerials.....
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I don't think Aerial/antenna will fix that problem.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
with no aerials on, no signal. It's mandatory to connect at least one of those to be on a mobile network (any).
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
He said the unit is giving a SIM not present error, not a network error. It can't even see the SIM.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
that's right....maybe not correctly inserted.
[Android Head-Units] Astur_Torque:
Dudes.. what about freedomPop for Free internet SIM?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Yes i use it here in Virginia USA. 3g works fine.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
Can you tell what kind of external mic did you install? I tried an electret mic and it was terrible. Is there some settings for it somewhere?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Portable Special Car Audio Microphone 3.5mm Jack Plug Stereo Mic Mini Wired External Car Microphone For Auto DVD 3meters lon

From Alixpress. Paid about $2. Works great. Have it cliped to viser and hid wire in pillar.

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Do you have just data SIM or cellphone sim?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
4g lte sim regular. I only use data.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
I tested video an found that cam is only 720p. Got $15 refund for Gearbest misrepresentation.. Cam still works well. Will leave it installed.

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Will try Bluetooth low power obd2 at 8 mili amps. Cost $5 from Ali.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014MTAYK0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one works. Has a power switch too.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=6399493]vgabbott@gmail.com[/MENTION] thanks, found it at aliexpress :) one more question, when you plug it in, does the internal microphone get disabled?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Yes, from what I can tell.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
Mine seems to work both together but only in a strange way :) I tested by tapping lightly to unit microphone and try to see if it transmits audio.

I guess I should wait for your awesome microphone to arrive and test with it. Thanks for the info.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Can you give me all the apn data fields info? I can not get myfreedompop app to auto config .... maybe because I am on fringes of reception area. If there are some tricks let me know.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
https://support.freedompop.com/app/...ess-point-name)-configuration-for-the-lte-sim
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
I get 3g and bars on top of screen. Drove to good signal area. My Freedompop apn will not recognize C500. So still no go. Any one have any ideas?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Are u sure you got 4g lte sim and not the gsm global sim? I think they are different.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Got one of each.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
So the sim card you found that works is the 4glte?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Yes
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
But you only connect at 3g speeds?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Yep. Also i believe the global gsm sim uses a different apn.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Freedompop Sim for US

Here is my registered plan : Global SIM Kit - Data-Only Purchase Date: Nov 7, 2016 M

You've used 1 MB (0%).

Instructions say just insert sim for this 500M Data Only Plan. Looked at usage and it shows 1MB so maybe it works as is and I did not know it. Will drive to area with better signal since I live in dead area. Will run some more tests.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Took a test drive and 3g is now working. Sent myself an email from my car on the road to prove it. So you can order a Freedompop data only card and pop it in head unit and create a couple of new configs namely Freedompop.foggmobile.com in sim setup, also enable roaming, and your there. Very simple. And Free for 500MB per month.

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http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/58c34bc3201d0/Video_Zip_20170310_153225.mp4

Here is a 30sec compressed video of my road test. Actually looks good on my computer.
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
Working on getting mine installed in my F-250. Jesus this was more involved that I was thinking it would be... Still gotta run the GSM antennae, MIC, GPS, backup cam, DVR, and the OBD2. Plus finishing pulling my door speaker wires back to my amp.

Anyway. Anyone get this working with AT&T? More specifically Cricket. I can make phone calls, but it isn't connecting to the internet. I have tried using the Cricket 4G settings, which seems to provision (like my phone) to ATTNEXTGEN. What APN or other settings to I need to alter? I'm not trying to hangout effing with this at less than 13MPG or have to run my charger out to my battery (the amps kill it without the alternator running).
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
I epoxied a USB extension on underneath of steering column. The extension has a mounting bracket. Works and looks great. You do not see it and it is not in the way of anything but it is very useful. I used the 3rd USB to connect hardwire obd2 adapter but have not been able to get it to work.
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
I got my GSM working, just had to reset. I have USB OBD2 also that I can't get working.

GPS? I have it ran. I did the test, which works. Scout never loads. What is everyone else using. Google Maps is a joke.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
According to the c500 cell band channels built into unit, LTE is not available in US except for a few Sprint obscure territories. Looks like it is only 3g in US. If any one in US has LTE working on c500, let us know. Note 3g is probably all you need anyway in a car unit.... I think, tell me if I am wrong.
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
3G only AFAIK. Ran a speed test 4.87 down 1.35 up. It streams YouTube and Pandora.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
I take it you do not like IGo?
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
Tomtom go works very good, at least in Europe. The maps are good and up to date, hd traffic great. With Google maps traffic avoidance is just less pro-active if you ask me.