yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] kadete26:
Completely agree, I travel a lot and searching for a station without the station info is fully frustrating, in addition to all the bugs that we all already know.

I will wait until the end of July and if there is no new firmware I'll return it to Amazon and buy another model that has support.

Luckily I bought it on Amazon and not to a China seller, because then I burn it and upload to YouTube xD
[Android Head-Units] gsowner:
Car Info Screen

Hi,

I hope someone knows how to disable the Car info popups it comes everytime if doors come open

or im drive Reverse?

[IMG="car"]https://www2.pic-upload.de/thumb/33325997/IMG_2730.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] Stefan_tonea:
Hi,

I own an Ownice, octacore with Canbus adapter. The car is a Toyota LandCruiser J120/Prado, all wires received with unit are plug and play. Didn't add the rear camera and external microphone. I'll do it next week, i have the jumper ready for rear connection. But,

I have a strange issue. All audio inputs are set to 0 volume, radio, media. But still you can hear a "white" noise in all speakers. When I'm increasing radio volume or media volume more than 4, the "white" noise dissapear or at least I cannot hear it. I've entered in 1260 menu, set all volumes to 0, but nothing...except in 1260-volume sub menu where there is a system volume which cannot be decreased bellow 10.

Kindly ask your support! Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
I have some news about Ownice:
[Android Head-Units] jeroentjee007:
I have a ownice c500 built in in my volkswagen golf mk5.

When i plug the radio in the device lights (red button lights) are always on.. do i need to connect the orange wire from the back on 12v+ or something? Or js there a setup for it? When i take of my key the lights are still on
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
If your radio is custom made for Golf, all these stuff must be done by the canbus box.
[Android Head-Units] jeroentjee007:
It is made for volkswagen.. the canbus is builtin in the headunit.. everything works, only the lights are always on in the radio
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
My Ownice has a white screen but work, I can play Radio or Bluetooth, so the Ownice is not dead.

What can I do?
[Android Head-Units] hbouritius:
no signal from video out

I have the same problem here in the Netherlands. I want to be able to use the video out to sent the video to a separate TV in our motorhome.

Hans

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Same problem here..

Hans
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
I seem to remember that in order to get video out signal you had to buy some extra feature which cost about 8 or 10 USD. Did you buy that? Without that feature the only video out signal you can get is if you have a video in signal which is then sent directly through the box. In other words a useless Chinese feature.

Regards

Kurt Lund

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Did you try to reinstall the firmware or reset it? Probably that is not possible since I am assuming that you cant see anything on the monitor. If that is the case then send it back to China or straight into the bin where it belongs.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Can bose system with optic fiber be used with the ownice C500 octa?
[Android Head-Units] Badasve:
For those who are still wondering if the owenice c500 version is compatible with polo 9n models it seems that the salesman I was writing to was right: it is not compatible because of its size. In the Polo 9n the car radio compartment is a normal 2 DIN whereas in more recent VW it is larger. If you plan on installing an owenice C500 in a Polo 9n you have to get the universal 7 inches version OL-7001G or OL-7002G (if you prefer the physical volume knob) which are 1024*600 or the OL-6666g (if you need the CD/DVD player, but this one is only 800*480). There is also a cover adaptater for it to fit nicely on the dash and you have to get a Canbus that they provide as well if you need it.
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Only if you can get an adapter of some sort. There is no fiber optic cable in- or output on the HU.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Something like this?

https://fr.aliexpress.com/store/pro...32810692679.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.0vhw0F
[Android Head-Units] jeroentjee007:
Someone can help me?

I have a ownice c500 built in in my volkswagen golf mk5.

When i plug the radio in the device lights (red button lights) are always on.. do i need to connect the orange wire from the back on 12v+ or something? Or js there a setup for it? When i take of my key the lights are still on
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Sounds to me like you wired up the orange illumination wire to +12v constant. That orange wire should only be connected to a circuit with 12v when your lights are on. If you leave it disconnected those red lights will not come on, but you also won't get auto dimming when you turn your lights on.
[Android Head-Units] jeroentjee007:
The orange wire is not connected
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Ta-da! :)
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
I have a Skoda Yeti which I believe is technically the same as Golf V, and I have also not connected the orange wire, and the lights in the radio follows the headlights anyway.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] jeroentjee007:
The red lights on the head unit are always on now.. where do i need to connect this 12v wire? Or can i leave it disconnected? The unt responds now on my headligt switch.. when i turn my lights on the unit screen goes darker

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Go your lights off when you turn off the key? Maybe a software issue?
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Sorry, dont know anything about Mercedes, but that cable does not look like something which can be connected to the HU.

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My lights does not go off when I turn the key off, but they go off when I pull the key out.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] jeroentjee007:
Sorry i mean that.. when i take off my key and close the car still the lights are burning red.. when i wait for 15 minutes the are still on..
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Then you have a problem with your cables or more likely with your HU. Did you try to change the Canbus settings? Are you using "low"? Thats what I used.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] jeroentjee007:
Cables are correct.. canbus settings i. The head unit? The are now installed for vw.. and what do you mean with using low? Where can i find that?
[Android Head-Units] al3ash8:
Hi everyone

I tried to connect my headrest dvd with the Ownice C500 Octa but I'm confused with the wiring diagram!

the wiring diagram showing 2 headrest supposed connect to same video out!! how is that possible ? where's the second video out?

[IMG="Vw Ownice C500 Octa vedio out"]http://i63.tinypic.com/11rcdwj.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
You need an RCA Video splitter. Then you can connect two cables to one socket. Cost is 2 USD or something like that.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] flywin:
Hello

I Have a problem with Ownice C500 on my Car Mazda 6 GH with Bose

don't work Steering wheel and The noise and crashes of loudspeakers below the volume 5 are heard

You have some ideas that are terribly annoying
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Mercedes w203 sport coupe C220 cdi.
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Sry 2001, but I have no bose system yet I wanna upgrade my standard system with bose tho.
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Bob from Winlink you should be working on all the bug fixes that you have promissed here in this forum instead of surfing the web.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] jeroentjee007:
Cables are correct.. canbus settings in The head unit? The are now installed for vw.. and what do you mean with using low? Where can i find that?
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Lottumeb posted this in the C500 FAQ thread. Don't know if this will work for you or not, I guess it is getting the illumination power through the canbus decoder:

"Canbus decoder.

I read several forums about it, everyone says it is crap.

It is.

In my unit it did not register illumination.

So when car lights on, radio key lights stay off and display was still maximum bright.

So i did folowing:

For easier testing i build a test stand in my house and powered it up.

1. Measured if orange cable in canbusdecoder is ILL by connecting 12V to it.

It was.

2. Cut off orange cable from decoder, added connector pin to it and put it in the ISO cable.

3. Tested in car itself.

Works by turning on/off car lights, no decoder needed."
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Oh sure. Here you go. As I said it works good for me. In my car, in my country, with the satellites I have to work with. I also get a good signal:):)

That was in an average location, I get better signal when I'm in the country.
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
I have another annoying bug with my HU on an Audi A4. If I’m not using Radio or Music Player, I get one line in my onboard computer screen that says OOFF all the time, flashing this word. Does anybody suffer this thing?

I can control the radio with the steering wheel with the default keys, but I can’t customize them. Is it any possibility tu customize the SW keys?
[Android Head-Units] vicom2:
Yes same flashing on my Audi A3
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
How about the missing RDS in the radio app?

How about the non-working DAB radio?

How about the delayed rear view camera?

How about the constant reboots of the unit?

I am sure that there are many more, so please go ahead.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Are all those related to quad core? I haven't tried DAB on my universal Octacore, but the other ones you listed are OK on mine.
[Android Head-Units] villadsen:
Yes, quad core for which there seems to be absolutely no support
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
Read this for the DAB+, you could try his modified app, https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...b-app-realzoulous-modded-version-com-t3609608
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Thanks, but that one does not work either. Having said that then I am using that app in both a Erisin and an Xtron unit (both MTCD with Malaysk FW) and it is a really good app.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Just ordered my octa core, not sure what rear camera I should get though...
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
That's one thing the resellers all have in common - promises without timelines.

Watch out for "we solve your problem", which actually means 'we bet you wont return the product back to us because if the very high return shipping cost.'

Suggest avoiding these units and chose a main stream MTCD unit.
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Couldn't agree more-

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] miki58:
Bluetooth phone

Bluetooth phone not compatible with BT 4.2 phone.

Who has a solution my Redmi Pro packs the BT of the C500 4 core
[Android Head-Units] miki58:
Hello

In automatic connection some times it does not connect by mistake and resets, if you connect manually just switched on the error device, listening to music from the phone does not control the phone tracks and hangs audio.

With older BT phones, it's ok

Redgards

Miki
[Android Head-Units] virco:
Just ordered C500 with revised main board to support FM Radio Station Name

Hi,

I have been in discussion for the last 2 days with Winlink sale support.

They claim that they revise the board in latest production since last 2 months in order to support EU FM Radio RDS Station name and Station info displayed on the screen app.

Hope will received it in a week or two and will post images ;)

*** if you you find this info useful Please give a Thanks ***
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=7245455]Bob-Winlink[/MENTION] my only question is when you will have a firmware upgrade for quad core units for radio rds station names. Because that is the only problem I have with this unit.
[Android Head-Units] UffeJ:
I have the same problem and the only thing that does not work, it's RDS Radio Station Name on the Ownice C500 Quad.

I have sent three mail to Bob at sales10@winlink-tech.com but have not received any answers yet. The first mail I sent may 12 2017 and the second may 24 2017 and the third of June 22 2017 see below:

sales@winlink-tech.com

service@winlink-tech.com

Hello Bob

What is the latest version of the firmware for the Ownice C500?

I have purchased a device from Aliexpress (Order time & date: 03:43 Jan. 22, 2017) and there is any new firmware released to fix this problem with the RDS radio station name.

Everything else works to full satisfaction, so it's only the display of the station name that is missing.

Is there any firmware upgrade to fix this problem or can I send the item back to you and have a replace to Ownice Octa C500 ??

This mail address does not work: "service@winlink-tech.com"

550 no such user here (umail mta)

Best regards

Uffe from Sweden

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This conversation I have had with Elaine Tang on Ownice via AlExpress:

Elaine Tang

17/06/12 01:00

Yes, the technician still developping.

Are you still working on solving this for model manufacture date before 10th of April, 2017 and is there any schedule for when it's resolved?

Bob had promised a new firmware last week .....

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=72554216&postcount=1277

Me

17/06/12 00:55

Elaine Tang

17/06/12 00:45

Sorry, because we still didn't come out software to support rds station name for model manufacture date before 10th of April, 2017.

Hello,

What is the latest version of the firmware for the Ownice Quad C500?

I have bought a device from Aliexpress (Order time & date: 03:43 Jan. 22 2017) and is there any new firmware released to fix this problem with the station name for the RDS radio.

Everything else works to full satisfaction so it's only the display of the station name that is missing.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71536549&postcount=853

30th March 2017, 10:18 AM

"Ownice C500 released / RDS Station Name...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob-Winlink

.................

about the RDS function, we will add the display the station name to the C500.

after we finish it, will release the new update firmware.

Best regards

Bob

Email: sales10@winlink-tech.com"

I send an e-mail to Bob, but no answer

Thanks Bob,

I look forward to getting full functionality regarding RDS, primarily radio station name.

I have had my C500 now for about 2 months now and am very happy with the product so far, except that it does not display radio station name.

So, I look forward with excitement to the next firmware update.

If you can not deliver software with RDS Radio station name, I want to return the device and get a refund or you can send the C500 Octa if it has that feature.

We have now expected this to be resolved since 22nd March 2017, 11:00 AM when Bob promised this.

Best regards

Uffe from Sweden

Me

17/06/12 00:43
[Android Head-Units] blue_one:
Hi, i have a c500 clone (quadcore) and tried to use it with the nova launcher. The problem is that it take ages until the radio starts to play after bootup. The default launcher starts the radio right after the bootup (~20 seconds). I guess it has something to do with a startup script. Any ideas how to solve that?
[Android Head-Units] OliverBoxster:
1st problem on my C500

Hello everyone,

I purchased my Ownice C500 from DealExtreme.com in January and installed it in my Porsche Boxster. The position is great, and I am very happy.

A few days ago, while everything works perfectly (application, tactile, etc ...) something has to break in the screen, which makes the colors very strange (Photo attached)

I thought it came from the inversion of colors, but that is not the case.

Has someone already had this problem ? How can I do ? Should we send him back?

thank you in advance

OliverBoxster

(PS: I am French, and my English is not very good, I use a translator ....)
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Send it back. Something is broken.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] e_rocm:
Just to tie this up, I ended up sending my unit back. I then got a octa-core version and have not had this problem with it. On the new unit I have to press the HOME button a little hard sometimes to activate it, but other than that, things are good.

A quick question, does anyone know of a way to have Tasker run a task when the engine is turned off. I would like the music to pause (which I know how to do in Tasker), but I need some kind of event to trigger it.
[Android Head-Units] Musakk2000:
i have connected a Behringer UCA202 USB DAC , then i have (as described in the FAQ)

1: Root your unit OK !

2: Replace the /system/etc/audio_policy.conf OK !

reboot ...

But i have no sound output ?

firmware is orginal from 18.01.2017 (v32)

any idea what is going wrong ?
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
For starters I would upgrade to the 24-4 firmware. That one is working on my dac.
[Android Head-Units] OliverBoxster:
Or do I have to send it back? Who should I contact ? :confused:

OliverBoxster
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
You should contact the company that sold it to you. Dealextreme.com.
[Android Head-Units] danzandt:
DAB+

Hi,

I'm from Romania and for the first time here. For my Nissan Navara D40, I ordered for a couple of days the OWNICE C500 from a Chinese seller on Alibaba, together with accessories like DVB-T2, DAB+, Rearview camera, DVR, TPMS, OBDII.

Reading complains on this forum I understood that DAB+ had last year no function at all with the C500! If this is true, should I better renounce on this (Ownice, 47,-$) receiver or is meanwhile the issue solved? It’s a matter of days till the seller will send the package to Bucharest, so I’m grateful for a quick advice!

Another question is about the GPS antenna. Is the better solution to order now a combined roof antenna (GPS, Radio, Phone) or does the in dash item the job good enough?

Thanks for any advice!
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Did you order quad core or octa core? I'm not sure anyone has posted here about whether they tried DAB+ on an octa core. It's possible that it does work ok on that as many other functions work better than they did on the quad core.
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
If your phone gps works inside the car, your windows aren't blocking the signal (especially Mercs and Renaults had that 15 years ago). In that case I would try the standard gps first. So far I've only seen one guy complain about poor reception, so it doesn't seem to give a lot of issues in everyday practice.
[Android Head-Units] gegele:
Experiences with the facelifted Mk4.5 Mondeo with this unit? With cars fitted with Convers+ as well.
[Android Head-Units] cvbeetz:
All my phisical buttons stopped working exept +

and - volume. Turning knobs don't work either. (mercedes w220 version)

Looks like it doesn't remember for which car it's ment.

It started that the unit switches randomly to analog tv. Have reset to factory settings and all.

Any suggestions?
[Android Head-Units] Mammûûth:
Hi guys would this work with ownice C500? it's called Sony CCD turns out the image quality is better but I don't know if it works with my headunit, actually I don't even know if the rear camera needs 12v.

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/CCD-...e/547787160.html?spm=a2g0s.8937460.0.0.Cmo4E0
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Cant see why it wouldnt work on a C500 octa. I bought a generic one (not the one Ownice lists) for mine and it works fine. Yes, that camera needs +12v. Usually wire into backup lights.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
I just ordered a wifi rear window dvr cam from Ali. I think this will work with C500 since control app is over wifi and does not conflict with usb front cam which I have already tried without success. It will take 3 more weeks before I get it. So will let you know.

I have a separate standard backup cam built into license plate holder that works ok. Not sure what rear cam you are asking about.
[Android Head-Units] BigKitten:
We're buying a new Fiat Ducato and I would like to know if the C500 would be able to interface with the car's peripherals using Canbus - as if, would steering wheel controls work? Also I tnink the parking aids are also integrated, would be nice if these worked too.
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
Usually Fiat offers one of the better factory radio's in my opinion, with Tomtom etc already in, although I don't know if they have one for the Ducato also. If your buying a new car and the manufacturer has a decent system with all peripherals (aircon, park distance control etc) integrated, I would really find it a gamble to go with these Chinese headunits and expect them to offer the same kind of integration.

It's really ****ty, because I have a 2015 Passat with a very expensive headunit and many of the cars functions integrated. The satnav is crap however, so I still end up using Tomtom on my phone most of the times...
[Android Head-Units] rickardoat:
4 core to 8 core

Hi Guys, i'm wondering if there is a way to convert my 4 core unit to 8 core unit. Somebody knows if Ownice sells the mainboards like an upgrade?
[Android Head-Units] danzandt:
Did you tried with the Ownice DVR (USB) or with another one? No function at all?
[Android Head-Units] BigKitten:
Nah, my father ordered this car in a barebones configuration so we'll have to retrofit anyway. Besides, I've never seen a Ducato/Boxter/etc van with a GPS unit before...

Now I'm thinking about C500's internal amp... will it be enough to drive 2 pairs of speakers? Native Fiat 10cm speakers at the front and a pair of beefier 16 cm ones in the rear I think? I don't expect studio-quality sound from it, I just hope it'll be reasonable enough for daily driving?

Also maybe we'll install a 17" roof mounted monitor in the back, what do you think? XD
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
It runs my Polk audio 5 1/4 fronts and 4x6 rears just fine but it's in a very small 2 seat car. I also added an amplified subwoofer and that makes it sound much better.
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
I've used the unit for many months now, including the 4G-option. After taking of the car battery for some maintenance works, the sim card inside the C500 is not recognised anymore. In the settings menu under "sim" it simply says there is no sim card inserted. I've already tried taking it out and replacing it, but it doesn't seem to work. Also I'm a bit insecure about the proper way to insert it now.
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
The new firmware for quad core will be available soon...

...
[Android Head-Units] alokins:
Reset?

What about if You reset the unit? Well may be You will lost all settings and new installed apps, but beter than missing 4G .
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
By now I've seen that gps isn't working either: no satellites at all. Tried to reset the settings, turn flight mode on an off and removed the power connector at the back but that didn't help.

Any suggestions as to what could be going on?

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Did a factory reset just now, but 4G and GPS still not working. Starting to think it might be hardware related. :rolleyes:
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
I tried two similar dvr cams plugged into standard usb port. The c500 car dvr app gets confused and will only opperate with one cam at a time so you can not get both recording at the same time which is what you want. I. Asked Ownice Bob and he advised his techs had tried this and confirmed it would not work being controlled by the one cardvr program. This is why I think a wifi controlled based cam will work using a separate app. I will test theory and let you know when I receive wifi based camera.

using a different app. using a differen to get both cams working simultaneously.
[Android Head-Units] sylver78:
Thanks for the advice but it's not the problem, with my C200 it was working perfectly and I did only replace my c200 with a c500. Moreover the symptoms were different before latest firmware update (before it was not working if the "ILL" signal was on (meaning I had lights on)