yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
From what Ive seen, it might just be that prices have increased being significantly inflated now to give a perception of "fantastic" 11/11 discounted pricing

Suspect pricing to return to pre 11/11 announcement pricing some time after the "sale" ends. No different to local retailers making up the ticket price during "sales."

Would we expect anything less from merchants on Aliexpress?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...mark-original-cost-20-sticker-slapped-on.html
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
Yes, but the DVD version has lower resolution screen and more expensive but they both float around $300 I think...

The problem I am having is that what they call an "ISO Harness" is just a bunch of wires hanging out of the connector and you have to build your own harness. (as far as I can tell from the photos)

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You are absolutely correct. I was looking at a hair clipper the other day and it was $31 and today it is $65 and on 11.11 it will be $31 with huge "discount" :)
[Android Head-Units] leonkernan:
Oh for sure, but i'm seeing people buying now, i'm assuming at the marked up levels. That's just stupid.
[Android Head-Units] leonkernan:
Just a warning to anyone buying on the 11.11 sale at Aliexpress.

The units on the Ownice website that say octa core are listed on Aliexpress as quad core.

I just got a reply from Jason at Ownice that yes, the units sold this week will be quad core, not octo.

8 Core units are coming out later, so maybe worth holding off.
[Android Head-Units] jeky72:
shipped C500

shipped today my C500 4 cores with DHL
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
Keep us posted about your experiences!
[Android Head-Units] vassandrei:
Hi guys, I'm curious about this unit, and I have a Hyundai Accent (in Russia it's a Solaris).. I messaged a rep from Ownice on alibaba and they said that the c500 unit does not support CANBUS, and won't do things like mirror door ajar notifications, climate control, etc. Is this true? Also, the way that this unit is set up, is it possible to have it always "listen" and react to phrases like "OK Google"? I have a button on my steering wheel which I could use to summon Google, but I was just interested (also, how do steering wheel controls interface with the unit? Does it have nothing to do with the CANBUS?). I was just really fascinated with creating some scripts with certain CAN bus actions (is that even possible? Like if your fuel level gets low launch google maps with a search for "gas stations" or something similar.. I know it's not necessary, but it would be really neat!). Anyway thanks guys :)

EDIT: Just looked into it, and my car (Hyundai Solaris) even in my top trim level does not have a full CAN-bus like other cars (such as VWs for instance, which seem to have lots of electronically networked things) and a lot of the things are done analogue instead (which is great for reliability it seems, but not neat if I want to tinker or install advanced car alarm systems).
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
This is how I attached the blue cable from Head unit harness. There is a blue cable on my car's harness, and the antenna plug is connected to the head unit.

I might have to take it apart next time when I install the backup camera and make sure the wires are all connected properly but wanted to make sure it's not the software settings side of things.
[Android Head-Units] halloj:
That's correct. Check that do get +12 volt out from the blue when HU is powered on. If I remember correct it can only

source like 300 mA or in that vicinity. If your amplifier needs more current that might be a part of the problem. In that case the voltage

should go down when it's in use. Only my five cents. Or you could just for trial and error testing connect it to acc or power which can supply more current.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
I agree. I have C500 OL-6666F model and it's only quad core with 2GB RAM but it's more than fast enough for what it does. I can play HD video and even run emulators with out slow downs. 8 core would be nice but not required. I wish they increased maybe RAM or more flash storage. But overall, the C500 has pretty decent specs already.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I did find one app that works badly. SiriusXM app causes massive stuttering and slowdowns. Don't know if it only happens on the C500 though.
[Android Head-Units] Hagi71:
Live TV Apps

hi, do anybody tried live tv apps, like TV now in europe, i installed sky go app and A1 Now (austrian tv app) but when i open the app and open the tv program the device always writes "An error occurred while loading the stream". is it possible that ownice locked the device for such live tv apps?
[Android Head-Units] cvbeetz:
I use live TV apps and they work perfect.
[Android Head-Units] Hagi71:
that's interesting, I tried two different apps and no one works.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
How do you force power off/reboot? If I turn my ignition off then on, it doesn't reboot it's like in standby mode and comes on instantly. i want to reboot so i can do a firmware update from USB
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Use RST button near sim/sd card. Don't know of another way.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Voice control! I have been exploring voice control, looking for way to control Music Player. Best solution so far is using Klets voice control with PowerAmp. Quite impressed on Klets ability to search my catalog for artist or album. Try it to see what you think. It works with Maps for Nav and messaging/phone and email if you have Internet. Have not tried these features yet.
[Android Head-Units] iftimi.madalin:
Hallo

Hello i have a c500 HU and 4core 2 gb etc the last model from them ownice and i have some questions.

Auto model BMW 320d 1999 E46

1. when i open the car door it does nothing

2.when i press "CAR INFO " it show fuel etc but the value is everywhere 0.(can type chosen ist 1)

3.The tmps is also not working

4. Dab also not working

5.ATV AND DTV ALSO not working.(WHERE SHOLD BE THE ANTENNA FROM THEM INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF CAR?)

6.when i use navi ,google maps etc it is working bu the location is very far from a normal navi sistem or phone.

(Example: i cross the intersection but on navi it show the intersection is forward but i have already cros the street.) i have use the location throw the gps ,network ,wifi for fAster respone but ist the same.

7.BLUETOOTH IS FINE WITH PAIRING

8.ALSO 4G SIGNAL is very very good 3G NETWORK AUSTRIA

9.i use a wi fi keyboard it is working

P.s.

If i do the update it will not working the usb anymore?
[Android Head-Units] lucoro46:
Good afternoon talking with ownice told me how to connect the camra back here I put some photos in case someone needs it

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Good afternoon talking with ownice told me how to connect the camra back here I put some photos in case someone needs it

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/521/zoynho.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/2897/dBXI3D.jpg

http://imageshack.com/a/img924/4811/CGlB6l.jpg

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Good afternoon there is someone who can help me install the navigator igo that brings the ownice 500 because I have it on the memory card but I do not recognize it or I can install it I need help thanks
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Anyone able to use the steering control mapper? Mine doesn't seem to do anything.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
Everytime I change something in the factory settings (enter 1260), save, reboot, my icons and widgets get reset to default. How do I save it so this doesn't happen?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
You can't.

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I did some research and it looks like the c500 supports B3, B41 and possibly B39 and B40 LTE bands. The only US carrier that may work in 4G is Sprint which supports B3 in some places.
[Android Head-Units] elmy66:
Debugg / DPI

It is possible in the debugging mode from the PC to the C500 to access?

Is there a way to change the screen DPI?

I need 190 DPI. The screen has but 240 DPI
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
For the iGO gps software head along to GPSPower.net, join up, (free) there are plenty of iGO easy install packs available or someone to help you with reinstalling your present version. Good luck its not exactly easy but well worth it.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
So I checked my wiring again. I tested the blue wire from the head unit and it was giving out 12V. I also tried it with another source like the AMP-CON wire. I still can't use the radio. I can not change frequency. It's stuck on 87.5. When I press BAND, it doesn't switch to AM like it's supposed to.

I tried all the Radio IC types (NX8688\ST77786\Si4702) in the settings and even updated the firmware to the 12.28. Could my radio module chip be bad? Maybe I can use another Radio app? But are there any apps in Play store that will use the head unit to tune in Radio and not stream from internet?

Strange problem. Does anyone know Ownice's support email? The one on their website bounced.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=871883]kaymm2[/MENTION] I think something is wrong because I have an ownice on my desk here and only the power is connected and I can tune the radio. Of course it doesn't find any stations without antenna but scanning etc. seems to work normally. I recommend contacting to seller you bough the item from.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
When I first got the head unit I also connected it on my work bench and I was able to change stations with the dial and arrows. But once I installed it in my car it stopped working. I'm trying to figure out if it's the software or hardware. if there was other tuner software I can use, it woudl help.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Did you try doing an erase all settings operation?
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=871883]kaymm2[/MENTION] I would recommend testing it on bench again. If it doesn't work, then I would think that the radio chip got broken. I believe once you try to do an action, the radio app will wait for response from hardware so if it is not able to communicate with the hardware, it would freeze.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Makes sense. Most likely though the antenna input. Try disconnecting it and see if anything changes. That radio chipset selector in the settings menu did crazy things to mine when i accidentally switched it once.
[Android Head-Units] cvbeetz:
Maybe the problem is being caused by the connection to SWC or CAN. I also disconnected the Can box
[Android Head-Units] carburngood:
Hi guys sorry I did search but couldn't find the answer in the thread - where is the official site for Ownice firmware downloads?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
http://www.ownice.com/ But there is not that
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=6382278]gormiza[/MENTION] do you know from where people find the firmware images for c500? because I found few places where were links to images including this thread.
[Android Head-Units] carburngood:
I couldn't find any firmware updates on the Ownice site - can you point me to the download page for firmware on the official site?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
https://yadi.sk/d/ELk-8Qan39Xr9z
[Android Head-Units] carburngood:
Also has anyone tracked down an ISO harness for this unit?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
That is a car specific question. Also, most of the custom units come with a harness except for the universal. In that case you would need a car specific universal harness.
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
Harness adapters a freely available anywhere that sells car sound systems. Reasonably cheap too.

You may need to buy a universal and do a bit of soldering but its reasonably painless.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
4G荣联发UI01_v32_20170118 What is new - I do not know
[Android Head-Units] Chrishann:
Installation ran smoothly?
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Did you try and post your results?
[Android Head-Units] Chrishann:
not yet
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Haha nobody wants to try first.
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
Worked for me. Don't know what changed!
[Android Head-Units] Chrishann:
Just installed it and will watch it.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
fw updated today but it seems no variations vs december release. RDS still not showing station name , only freq.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
How about rear camera. Still only after boot?
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
Reverse camera seems smoother.

Wake from sleep has worked once (not that that means anything!)
[Android Head-Units] abadidea:
anyone else getting really bad quality for reverse camera?

i swaped units to a c500 in car, quality of camera view on the c500 compared to the joyin unit is terrible (same camera + cable), only unit has changed.
[Android Head-Units] Rottgrub:
Rear view camera seems really jittery at times. Like it's getting interference. Was bad wiring, and a crappy camera.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
There are settings you can try in settings area. Code 1260.
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
Is it related to PAL/NTSC differences, or is it something else?
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
The headunit appears to process the signal.
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
What software version do You have now?

Mine says something like this:

i.imgur.com/d9gwgUNh.jpg
[Android Head-Units] Ermir1:
Hi guys, a quick question:

Is this Ownice C500 unit the best Android Head unit so far available?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Subjective. But seems to be one of the top. Overall, compatibility and stability seems pretty good.
[Android Head-Units] mik4n:
I'm between Joying 2GB sofia 32gb and C500. For me, the best in the market of android HU
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Some of joying software seems more mature and their website and support is better. Not sure if joying app compatibility has improved. It was not great in the past.
[Android Head-Units] Chrishann:
For me now the standby function functions correctly, but the PDC display flickers totally and shows the distance sporadically no longer.
[Android Head-Units] blerko16:
can someone give me the dab+ apk ? i cant find it also not in 1260 code
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
In system settings you must add the menu item. It is not a normal apk.
[Android Head-Units] Ermir1:
Thanks both ely.soto and mik4n for your replies!

Does anyone know if the internals of either the C500 or the Joying intell will be available soon in the 9" variant for an BMW E46 (check google Bmw+e46+9+inch+android)?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
find here https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxORzE28l_E3X3dPUzN1cE1Tdm8

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latest on Jan.,2017 from PDA RU http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=https://...a.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=779092&st=1560

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Hi anyone tried to root?
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
Do You also have OBD app?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
you enable in factory settings with 1260 entry, select on left side and set to apk. Only with fw release of Dec. or Jan.
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
I'll try the new software.

In my current device the OBD app is missing.
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
I've updated the software and OBD app is available.

But now I have a screen: Do not operate while driving

Anyone knows how to disabled it?

I cannot use Torque Pro app anymore. :(
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I saw a setting for that. Maybe it was video section, i dont remember exactly.
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
Show video while driving?

It does exactly nothing.

In previous software this setting enabled watching videos through the default video app.

Now it doesn't work. :(
[Android Head-Units] elmy66:
The Brown "BRAKE" wire to GND.

Then go all functions while driving.

h..p://ucan.bplaced.net/C500/User_Manual_C500_Seite_35.jpg
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Does anyone know how to program the physical keys on the left hand side of the unit?
[Android Head-Units] abadidea:
You can also go to the Car Settings app (1260) -> under Brake set to 0.. I noticed the firmware update sometimes changes this to USER ON.. (3) which forces that stupid warning.

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Unfortunately.. it doesn't help.. the image is way to saturated.

On the russian forum, it says try a 75ohm resistor, but the translation is terrible with google.. not sure where to put it (inline with video or between the two?)

Not sure if its just for the camera switching to back.

"solution found chaotic switching cameras. He found his friend electronics in 5 minutes, but since I'm not an electronics explain as I can.

The video circuit soldered parallel resistor to 75 ohms and everything immediately starts working. I soldered in a piece of the video coming from the mayfuna, that all worked to connect any video in the future (such as if the other mayfun put the car). All business, he said, to "inconsistency". What is and what really I do not understand, think for yourself.

As a result the camera became included in the table 10 of 10 immediately by closing the signal line (simulated inclusion of a reverse gear). Glows through the rigged 1260 menu, simply reduce the brightness and contrast a little. Tomorrow, all washed down into the car, I will unsubscribe. "
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
There was a post and picture earlier about that resistor. The guy made a cable with the resistance across +/- on the video cable. Basically this means he is trying to get the correct impedance. I don't know anything else.
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
I disabled the video warning by switching the no video whilst driving setting in general video settings.
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
What does the brown "brake" wire do? a few very confusing google translations in the previous posts, sorry.

I had no idea so left it disconnected.
[Android Head-Units] Crimespree:
likely works with the handbrake wire so you can set the video to not play whilst driving.

Wake from sleep is now working for me (well within the 60 minute window) :good:
[Android Head-Units] torzech:
Yesterday it wasn't working, but today it does. ;)
[Android Head-Units] catu:
I'm about to buy one of these. I have a Skoda with a Columbus (RNS-510). Last year I bought a Newsmy and drove with it for a month. I kept getting spontaneous reboots on the Newsmy, so I refitted the Columbus, but I hate it. Do you know if you can get green lights on the VW model of the C500?

Also somebody told me that my Newsmy was probably rebooting because om some wrong coding. Does anyone know how you check that with Vagcom?
[Android Head-Units] vicom2:
You can change the colors on the C500 to what you want.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
I haven't yet but I assume this will wipe everything so i have to reinstall all the apps?

I also bought another antenna adapter to test out soon.
[Android Head-Units] z**chang:
Hi all,

I'm very interested on C500, it's looks like good product for me.

However, this leave a bit to be desired on using in Japan. The spec on ownice web saying supporting FM frequency is 65-74MHz and 87.5-108MHz. But Japanese FM band is a bit special, that is 76.1-89.9MHz (basic band) and 90-94.9MHz (extended band).

Can anyone tell us what option is available on Radio zone setting? Is there a option 'Japan'?? or Is there any options which has much wider frequency than Japan???

thanks.,
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Yes it will.
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
Yes there's an option for Japan.
[Android Head-Units] z**chang:
Great!!! Thanks a lot!
[Android Head-Units] catu:
Can you change the launcher - i would prefer AutoMate

I've seen you can buy a dab box for it. Do you have to put that awful antenna on your roof, or could you hide it in the A pillar, or something like that.
[Android Head-Units] cvbeetz:
You can buy an active DAB antenna which is an kind off stikker on the inside of your screen. works oke.
[Android Head-Units] Dyna-Tac:
I'm interested in a C500, has anyone while listening to dab radio also used a sat nav app?

did you get any interference?

As this is an issue with another make.
[Android Head-Units] cvbeetz:
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don't think so, but I will check
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I tried nova and apex launcher. Both forced dock on right side of screen. Also all builtin apps like dvr dab video radio are unaccessible. There must be a way to recreate those app links.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
try to install radio.apk extracted from C500

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BxORzE28l_E3V2kyNWlaaHN6VTg

and this is the full laucher to install and execute all C500's apk on other launcher https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98LAV1RGek9V2p4TnFzNmN2OWc

visit thread on http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=779092&view=findpost&p=58377372
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
My C500 didn't come with iGo (no microSD card), I've been trying many version of iGo from gpspower.net and either they don't load (resolution not supported) or it won't save settings. Anyone have a link to the version that works with the C500? I have the maps and POI. I would like to have the maps on my microSD card since there isn't much storage on internal.
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
Try this one, It works well on my unit, with maps on SD card. To put maps on SD card is a quite simple change to sys.txt .

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

You need to follow the instructions meticulously, this will give you a system that works well but without TTS, then follow the instructions on TTS threads to get that working.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
Thank you. For this step, what did you put for rawdisplay? Also where do you put the iGO_Basar on the internal memory?

13.After 1st Run, screen Resolution may not be compatible to yours device, so you can add in sys.txt:

[rawdisplay]

dpi=240 ;;;change this value to be compatible to your device (make screen smaller or bigger)
[Android Head-Units] blerko16:
how can i update the HU ? i tried this a YT video seen earlier in this post but it dont work Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
That Basarsoft install is for any size display, you don't need to change anything, I think thats the case for most of the Nextgen installs.

Be wary of installs that have a headsup display skin, they switch off the screen on the headunit at the worst times.

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If you put the update on a micro SD and put it in the GPS slot it does the update pretty well automagically when you power up.
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
1. Put the 2 files from the firmware on a microSD card that is formatted in Fat32. USB didn't work for me, kept on saying mount error.

2. insert microSD card into SD slot on the left

3. Use paper clip to push in reset button

4. keep tapping on the top part of the touch screen and it should start updating

5. It takes about maybe 10mins and there is a point where it looks like it frozen but it'll finish

6. You'll need to reinstall some apps like iGo, easyconnect.

To change boot logo, enter 9999

To change settings in secret menu, 1260
[Android Head-Units] kaymm2:
Thank you! It works great. I had to change language to english and also put in english voice and now it works fantastic.
[Android Head-Units] MortyPAA:
Hi Guys,

I just purchased a Ownice C500 for hyundai ix35 and i have two issues that i don't know how to fix:

1. When listening to the radio (the default radio app that comes with the device) the navigation sound is broken. Waze navigation sound doesn't play at all and Google Maps sounds start but they get cut in the middle. Cannot understand them. Any idea how to fix this? If i play music from Deezer for example, the navigation sound is ok both Waze and Google. So the problem seems to be with the radio.

2. The radio displays the frequency but not the name of the radio. Is there a way to set it do display also radio name?

Thank you!