yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] thitland:
Yes, I bought the DAB module from Ownice.

I assumed that the app is the same as Joying (and a couple of others). I have found and tested apk-files with the following file names, all with the same result:

* DAB+201606301247.apk (provided directly from Ownice/Winlink

* DabPlayer-pad-201606010919.apk (Link from similar Aliexpress product, maybe Joying or other)

* DabPlayer-pad-201603310918.apk (Link from similar Aliexpress product, maybe Joying or other)

I would guess that the top one is the newest version. I dont know, but it seems probable that year-date is part of the numbers in the file name.

Are you also using Ownice C500 running Android 6.0 as your head unit?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Has any one put a jumper on external mic pins without the plug? If so, What did you use?
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
Is anybody aware of an app that allows me to assign the fysical buttons on the front panel to other apps, like Poweramp?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
You might check the 1260 settings. There is a matrix that likes like key and menus assignments. I think its under submenue Keys.
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
Thanks vgabbott! I'll try it this afternoon.

Regarding the jumper, I think the jumpers that were used on old motherboards might fit just right, but I don't have any available to test. In the picture I attached, you can see a wire which is often used for wiring electronics on breadboards (often referred to as Dupont wire). As far as distance between the pins goes, it is perfect, but the plastic insulation could be filed down a bit to provide a more secure fit.

Please be aware that the position of the wire is INCORRECT, it should of course be in the position of the white connector!
[Android Head-Units] OliverBoxster:
I just tested, the Onwice external microphone works very well after putting the connector 12 pins white delivered with the microphone as specified in the diagram. :good:
[Android Head-Units] tmacdon:
I know this group is dedicated to the Ownice C500 radios, so I ask this awkward question - Is anyone familiar with the A-Media Auto (1024x600S) radios? I have installed this radio, it is an Octa, Android 6.0.1 MCU version MTCD_KGL_V2.21_2... The radio itself is nothing less than marvelous other than a issue with getting a Huawei E3372 4G LTE FDD USB Dongle to work (very weak signal). There is a widget program called "PPP Widget 3" which is supposed to help situations such as this, but the unit has to be rooted for the widget to work... Thus my problem, I need to root this unit, any and all attempts have failed... I need a pword to access the radio setup and none that I have tried so far work... Help!!!
[Android Head-Units] aarick:
I believe you might have a PX5?

If it is, check here: https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...px5-mtcd-head-unit-discussion-thread-t3573881
[Android Head-Units] tmacdon:
Yes, and I have just switched to that group as well - I have the pword(s) now, but do not know what in the units setting I have to address to allow "Root Access"...
[Android Head-Units] jannsworld:
Same Problem!

Hy i have the same problem. Has sombody a newer DAB APK?
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Yes the same unit. Apparently it seems that several has the same problem

Regards

Kurt
[Android Head-Units] thitland:
Ok, valuable info. I will try to contact Winlink again and post an update here if that leads anywhere...

Regards,

Torgeir
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
That is not something that is normally a setting. An expert android user needs to explore all the numerous methods of gaining root. Look in that units forums and hopefully someone like that will come around. Otherwise, you will need to learn quite a lot.
[Android Head-Units] Sassokee:
RDS unavailability and the reverse camera delay are the main concerns for me, I requested the order to be cancelled on Aliexpress because I changed my mind... I have a 2012 Mazda 3 Sport, it has a steering wheel button for the phone... I don't know if any of the C500 will allow Google voice commands, I know that on Nova Launcher I can remap the Home button to act as Google voice search, so being able to reassign the steering wheel controls for the Home button would be great (I was thinking about the OEM speech button).

I cannot decide between the Mazda 3 Ownice C500 or a cheaper unit from Aliexpress, l saw a few Octacore units with 2GB of RAM and 32GB ROM, I haven't seen any reviews of these units, so I am still hesitant really...

Should I wait for a potential newer device from Ownice, get an Octacore with 2GB RAM for the Mazda 3 or just stick to the OEM head unit until something descent releases?

One last thing, now that the C500 can be rooted, what are the limitations set by Ownice that can be broken?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
I upgraded to 03.24 and now esfile manager can not see sd card in usb dvr Camera. So I need new way to exprt files without the hassle of removing sd card from cam. There must be another way. Who has solved this problem?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Bob,

Need one more thing. *The Cardvr program does not have feature to allow transfer of video files to a USB flash drive or to a share function. *This is a major issue in that you have to take SD card out of camera which is real inconvenient. *Can you put this on list to be fixed?

Thank you.

Van Abbott

Ketchikan

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Has any one found a better Cardvr apk for c500? The stock DVR program does not have a share function.
[Android Head-Units] dennyhiu:
What's your opinion ?

I want to buy this head unit C500 for my car next month. I like the price, Android 6.0, 2GB RAM, 4G LTE modem integration, and another features that C500 offered. But after I read this thread, I'm not so sure anymore. It seems to have many problem. To anyone in this thread I want to ask: Is Ownice C500 worth the price ? Is it a buy or not ?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Where are you?
[Android Head-Units] dennyhiu:
I'm in Indonesia, Ownice C500 costs about $325 (tax, shipping incl.).

It's a tough choice especially after I read https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/dont-buy-road-test-ownice-c500-weeks-t3569170

If this article is true, then it's regrettable, since cheaper HU can achieve better
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
I would not pay much attention to that one guy. I think it was a one off and he had limited tech skills. The c500 sounds great in my truck with no amp and I use Poweramp apk. I am happy with my unit. You will have advantage of this forums solutions and answers. I think you will get 4G in Indonesia. I only get 3G in US. That is not an issue for me nor is the delay with backup cam. And we are on 4Th firmware version so a lot of the bugs are gone. I would buy it again. It is well built. You need to have some tech skills or you may find install overwhelming.
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
I'm of the same opinion. I've had one of these Chinese units before and my rear cam quality is not better or worse on this unit than it was on the previous one. You shouldn't expect HD-quality, but neither is the overly expensive cam on my 2016 lease car. For preventing to bump into objects behind you, it is perfectly fine though and you don't need it for anything more. As far as sound quality goes, it seems this guy has a factory speaker system which doesn't work well with the amplifier inside the C500. If you're interested in even a basic level of sound-quality, speakers are the first thing to be upgraded anyway, no matter what car you buy. Buying a Kenwood headunit with all kinds of EQ and 200w of power probably wouldn't have helped in this case either.

The software seems stable and very responsive. This was also not the case on my previous unit, where satnav apps (if you could open them, because many of them would not open due to software issues anyway!) felt clunky and using different launchers could make the unit almost unusable.

This one review makes it sound like its a terrible unit, I can tell you it's not. As vgabbott says, if I would have to buy a new unit today, I would buy C500 again.
[Android Head-Units] dennyhiu:
I have 4G coverage in my city, I have default factory speakers, i don't mind about the sound much, I hope C500 works with factory speakers as well.

I do mind about GPS, app responsiveness, and display brightness. Basically I just want a cheap, feature rich Android HU for everyday work.

Thank you for your replies! :)
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
I upgraded my speaker 2 years ago...it's not a stock system, on Xtrons 5.1 PF75HGTA sound was high grade fidelity with no needs of Viper4Android and Xtrons has subwoofer controls in equalizer (9 frequencies).

If your C500 has a real RDS, mean reading text messages on traffic and name station and your C500 can have rear cam ON [MENTION=219377]Startup[/MENTION]....what's the mine?

You can tell anything....but you buy a unit with no real RDS and without power rear cam function. These functions are ordinary in all other head unit on market. None requires a jumper to manage external microphone. This is my 5th Head unit since Android 2.3 . See Russian Forum for all issue.....believe me.

About sound is terrible: you can set only bass,mid and treble....if you consider a plus in 2017.......great but is 1980's technology in 2017 car.

All in Russia consider sound so terrible that they change Amp IC too...with no great difference as the software was written with foots.

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[Android Head-Units] dennyhiu:
I see your complains in another XDA thread. Did you manage to eventually solve your issues ? Did the supplier (winlink/ownice) respond to your problems in a meaningful way?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
See my thread "Don't buy C500...". I am waiting response too . Maybe they are checking their mailbox since 3 weeks. After 2 weeks of usage my opinion changed dramatically.

https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/dont-buy-road-test-ownice-c500-weeks-t3569170

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[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
None of these units will get you "high grade fidelity sound". I'm willing to accept the possibility that your combination of amplifier and speakers worked better, no point in arguing with that. I will however be nowhere near as good as the sound from a properly tuned DSP with external amp and good speaker system. Since the latter is what I'm using, as long as signal/noise ratio is good and the internal EQ can be switched off if possible, I'm fine with the pre-amp IC they put in this system. Not everybody is willing to fork over that amount of money, those are the people that haven't heard anything better and those will probably be very happy with the Viper4Android solution.

As for the rest of your rant..

I'm happy Ownice provides an opportunity to switch off the internal mic in case you're using an external one. The forum is filled with tutorials on how to open up the case and disable the internal mic on other units, only to find in the end that users have demolished their HU in the process. If I have to install a jumper to do that, as least doesn't risk me destroying my unit.

As for 2017-technology, I'm using the SD-memory to play all songs through Poweramp, or my flatrate data bundle to play Google Music. I hardly listen to radio anymore and when I do need it, I can do without RDS. I know it's not for everybody, but you make it sound like it should hold everybody off buying this unit, whereas you could also consider the fact that it might not be a factor of importance to many people. It's also not testament to the supposedly low quality of the unit as you make it sound, because overall the quality is just fine.

All off these issues have been addressed on this forum several times and it appears through your shouting, people are actually held off from buying into what can otherwise be seen as a solid unit. It is your opinion and you are entitled to that, but so are other people to set other priorities. If missing out on RDS and immediate rear cam functionality is acceptable for some, then why should they hold of buying an otherwise properly designed unit? Other units have their own bugs and issues also, some of which can be much more annoying as I can tell from experience.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
Next time try to buy a car with SUPPORT of TYRES.... and discover that nuts are loosing as no thread is. About rear cam I don't care if you haven't installed. I cannot discover after buying that is no support by MCU! This option was supported from Android 2.3!! WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? We need to wait ANDROID 188 to have these basic features?

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[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
All I'm saying is all of these Chinese units will have issues for features that most of us would assume to work. On C500 it's the RDS and the way the camera works, on other units it's the lack of proper functioning bluetooth support or a dozen of apps that won't run. Based on factual information, everybody is able to make up their own mind, it's just nice for them if they can do that before deciding to buy.

You've expressed your point of view more than once, it's clear you don't like it. Just sell it on Ebay and get something you like better.
[Android Head-Units] dennyhiu:
Does all Chinese brand has defects on them ? what about JOYING ? They're seems pretty nice, and are there any brands or models that you can recommend?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
Joying provide an excellent customer and support centre.

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[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I really like the c500 overall. Very solid. I have good sound with my external amplifier and i don't care about RDS. Rear Camera delay issue bugs me a lot but still overall a good unit.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
pu

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Root - Kingo Root
[Android Head-Units] tmacdon:
Tried Kingo Root, it stops at 10% each and every time - I had got the pwords to enter the system and there is nothing in the setup files preventing "Root" from happening... I have the latest update of firmware installed - There is something on or about this unit preventing "Root" and another user is experiencing the same thing with his... Oh well...
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Have you read all comments here? I seem to remember that someone obtained root and outlined all procedures. Search root.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
Read here

here
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
This guy is confusing everyone. He is in the wrong forum asking for help for a different product, not C500. [emoji43] Please go find help in the correct forum.
[Android Head-Units] Heuvel:
Sd slot

Maybe a stupid question, but i just recieved the c500 for Mazda 6. In the order is a small sd card for what i think the navigation software. But i don't see a sd slot. Where is the slot, or is there an other way?
[Android Head-Units] Yellowpor:
In the Mazda 6 Version there's no SD-Slot, there is only the Sim-Slot. I had the same discussion with my AliExpress dealer.
[Android Head-Units] Heuvel:
How did jou solve this. Through the USB?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Hi Van,

as the TF card is in the DVR, maybe it is not easy to solve.

but our DVR app can show the files and play on it.

can this reach the requirements?

*

regards

bob

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Bob, *

Ownice CARDVR really needs an export option.* I know it is possible because using ESFile Explorer you can, on occassion but it is a chore, get to the cam sd card and export files to usb flash drive or to Skype.* I have done it twice but it is tricky in that the cam sd card has to be mounted and this happens only 1 in 10 tries.* I have yet to find or map the trick so it is random success at this point.

Please understand that this is truly a deficiency that needs to be fixed and the fix should be easy.

Van*
[Android Head-Units] Yellowpor:
Yes, but I don't use iGo which was on the useless SD-Card, I've copied the maps via USB to the internal memory... and got some Money back
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
How do I update firmware?

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Does your antennae go up and down? I am betting it does and that other wire is the 12v lead telling it when to.

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Gearbest
[Android Head-Units] vicom2:
No it doesn't. Audi has two antennae
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Ok. Looks like you have to turn cam record of2f and then go to playback and then ESFfilr Explorer will pop up and you will see usb folder for cam .... That is the trick. Copy to sd card and then cut to external usb drive.
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
What is the 2nd antenna for? My AMG Benz and Jetta both only have the triangle looking dude. My F250 only has the old style. You sure they aren't powered? Are they both the triangle? Is one SiriusXM and the other HD/AM/FM?
[Android Head-Units] vicom2:
Audi/VW uses what they call a diversity antenna from the windscreen.

Looks like It requires this
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I used exactly that for my mercedes.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Bob,

Discovered the CarDvr video clips export work around. *

You need ESFile Explorer loaded. *The trick is that when you go into Cardvr, you first have to turn cam video off. *Next, you go into Playback. *For whatever reason, DSFile Ex pops up and on ESF Home screen at bottom, you can see USB for dvr cam. *You go into that sd card and you will find all recorded videos. *Highlight what you need and copy to external map sd card, then cut and copy to external usb flash drive or use ESF share to maybe Skype or other large file transfer.

Van
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
I was unable to find the matrix you're referring to. If I go into 1260 / Keys it shows a button with an sdcard and a keyboard, but upon pressing, it doesn't do anything.

However, I found out at least Poweramp responds to the music-control buttons on the front panel from the factory, no need to change anything. Doesn't matter whether the app is on screen or in the background. Haven't tried it on other apps yet. Come back on that tonight.

On my previous unit this was a big annoyance, since we needed to wait for a key-rearrangement app to be written before we could do that.

Now it would indeed be great if we could reassign the other buttons to different apps.

Thanks for your explanation. Added it to the FAQ-topic. Do you mind proof-reading it, since I adjusted the text a little bit to hopefully make it a little bit more foolproof? I cannot test it myself, since I don't have the DVRcam.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Where is FAQ topic located?
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/faq-ownice-c500-t3575427
[Android Head-Units] Logicsystem360:
hello bob,

Are you planning on give us the solution for root the C500 ?

And for the reverse camera at the boot ? I had this on my C200

I have some bug also :

- SWC app don't work (can't edit)

- Car info don't work (app don't launch)

- After some drive, the unit reboot

Thanks !
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
This unit has already been rooted. See other thread or search this one.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
Thank you.. [MENTION=6399493]vgabbott@gmail.com[/MENTION]

about my limited skills..

.I start the thread you see here : https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/ownice-c500-how-bettering-sound-root-t3563836, reported in Russian Forum too for all users , then I reported here from Russian friends the "100 Ohm resistance solution" (G and W+ RCA input) .

For your and all convenience, in Russian Forum you will find "Viper4Android.apk "light" (re engineered) with no toggle for those outputs not present in unit, i.g. BT dock set , speaker set and others, but only for headset output settings,

to avoid non skilled

people gathering mistakes when save settings in wrong places and confirm "no variance" in audible section is.

Thanks again...

about techs I am support automotive engineer in Subaru's environment new platforms, if you wish I give my ISBN number book about a Cisco CCNP release with Sam Halabi...in 1998.

About more techs : sorry for Russian, you can googling with rather good matter understanding.

- how to build (OR ADD) an OTG port on C500 (touch version has plug soldered inside yet where connect a usb port 4microPIN but other versions aren't, you need to solder a USB 4wires cable - red, white, green and black - on mainboard) http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=779092&view=findpost&p=59275875

- how to modify bootanimation with car's brand specific http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=779092&view=findpost&p=58892202

- how to improve internal mic (you need to enter EM below mentioned) http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=779092&view=findpost&p=58392482

- how to disassembly firmware and re-assembly http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=779092&view=findpost&p=58814258

- how to enter engineering menu * # * # 3646633 # * # * to modify some settings http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=779092&view=findpost&p=59447895

Even if my limited skills

I am building a my Head Unit with PINE64, Android 6 MMallow full OS image, RDS+DAB module, Arduino network set (BT+WiFi), Arduino amplifier HF output and touch display recovered from C500 + HU chassis, to avoid crap policy to modify standard sub call in fully open Android system API's as MMallow has onboard all with no issues regarding sound, communication modules and fingerprint too.

Best example of this strange practice, the BT section with no reason "locked" for low lewel ELM (fake or cheaper china) or unusable port for iPod or others, or locked BT tethering (!) as they cover (disable) the toggles to manage it (a code of 3 lines).

Hoping in "Nougat" that Google released with strictly standard to respect for building proper OS release.otherwise no licence will be grant from Google. About this, Samsung was obliged to accept too.
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
I haven't taken apart my Jetta or my Mercedes. I'll just assume you are both right and be happy this is going into my Ford.
[Android Head-Units] Akhlan:
Hi,

I have plug a HDD (PiDrive 1 To) on the USB port of my c500 and all is ok to listen music with the native application but when I want listen with Rocket Player, impossible, I don't see HDD, why ?

PS : I have buy Rocket Player
[Android Head-Units] Rottgrub:
Any chance that this or future units might support HD Radio in the US?
[Android Head-Units] Heuvel:
white screen

I have the c500 unit for 4 days now and i have a probleme.

In the morning the screens stays white for 10 to 20 minuts. After that the unit starts normally.

In the evening when i drive home it starts directly.

Does anybody knows the probleme?
[Android Head-Units] MatinH:
USB HUB?!?

Hallo,

I've ordered the C500 last week!

But because I've ordered DVR and DAB too,

I only have one USB port left!!

So can anyone tell me if it's possible to put an USB HUB to this port?!?

Best regards

Martin

PS: sorry for my poor english
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
If you're already on the latest firmware, I I would try to do a factory reset and see if the problem still exists after that (don't install any other apps in the mean time). If it does, it's probably a hardware fault in which case you would need to contact Ownice for a solution.
[Android Head-Units] DropperGK:
I use a five port hub on my C500 and it works 100% (please note i have not used all five of the ports at the same time, so i dont know if that will work)
[Android Head-Units] MatinH:
Hallo DropperGK,

90% of time I also need only one port!! But sometimes I need two!

I think I have to probe it!!! ;)

If I get my Package I will install it and than I will make an reply if it's work or not!

Regards

Martin