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[Android Head-Units] bignslow:
Is anyone else having issues with the clock? Mine keeps resetting back to noon every time I power the unit off. I don't think it's related to keep alive memory because my radio presets stay.
[Android Head-Units] ste2002:
Radio presets are static as compared to clock time.
[Android Head-Units] kaygone:
Hi all,

I purchased a 8 cores HU, with 9" screen on my Peugeot 3008.

I have problems with changing some settings in "car set". I can only change language and opening all doors or only driver's door, all other set can't be changed as consumption unit, healight delay off, etc...

I also have difference in temperature in the HU and my AC screen. There's a difference of 2°C.

When I click on "air condition" button app, I did nothing, but it is displayed if I change temperature with the car button.

Here's a video link to see the problems:

https://youtu.be/z3MgTsOpXp8

Thank you for your help
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=2083351]lorek[/MENTION] and [MENTION=8638941]Panchuflex[/MENTION]

1- From where did you get a C500+ firmware?

2- Even if your radio does not boot, you should be able to restore firmware using normal firmware installation instructions. Because it does not require working operating system to install firmware.
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
They look the same and many of the apps are the same or almost the same. But the hardware is not the same. Thats why I only recommend to buy units with the MTCD hardware where you can get alternative firmware where somebody is actually trying to solve problems unlike sellers like Winlink-Bob who only makes false promises.

Regards

Kurt Lund
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
For me, the problem is the depth of the radio. The Ownice C500 fits barely into my vw golf mk4. It fits perfectly without GPS antenna connector but even with 90degree connector it is too long and I needed to cut a piece of plastic.

Ownice 150mm and xtrons 165mm. It just wont fit to my car. Unless the dimensions given by manufacturers are wrong somehow?
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
I'm using the quad core version with the April 20th firmware. I filed a ticket with Tomtom last Thursday, but haven't received a reply yet, so I hope they come back on the issue anytime soon. It's not like it's completely unusable, but it's just one of those things that are annoying.

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I'm experiencing the same problem, although I'm not using the 4G-sim slot anymore, since for some reason GPS and sim-slot aren't detected anymore. So I'm tethering the GPS-signal through my phone and WIFI is delivering data through my phone also. For the problem at hand, this doesn't seem to matter, since the issue is the same: no connection to the phone or no working internet on the phone and the headunit crashes within half a minute or so.

I've looked at the suggestion you propose, but didn't find BT SWC turned on in my case (or even available as an option, for that matter). I've turned of all other items I'm not using, but the problem is still there. Do you have any other pointers in sourcing this problem, so that I can do some further searching on how to tackle this issue?
[Android Head-Units] JeDaj:
Sorry, I don't have anything else that might work. For me the reboots stopped. Have you checked the folder for logs? there might be something useful.
[Android Head-Units] chiniwalar:
anyway to install twrp on ownice c500?
[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
My additional parts are on the way already. According to the tracking page they have left China yesterday and didn't land in Germany yet (lol, doh ...!). Well, taking out the radio to continue the installation later wouldn't be a big deal, so I started to install the HU and CAN bus adapter today.

Unfortunately I found out that the unit doesn't fit at all. Screw holes and mounting ears are on completely different positions, the cable adapters are physically fitting in, but the cables also are on different positions to each other (like 12V+ connects to whatever, lets say left speaker).

The HU was designed for Mercedes Viano 2006+. My 2006 Viano maybe was made late 2005 and sold 2006 ... I have no other explanation. The radio looks like on the pictures, it is the right one, it just doesn't fit into my car.

After falling into a deep sleep for 30 minutes and crying in fetal position for another 30, I decided not to send it back. I will make it fit. I've got all the tools I need for that. It just needs a mounting adapter made of wood, plastic or hard rubber, re-assigning the cable connections, and finally bringing the original frame into line, or making a completely new one.

Germany has very strict rules for returning goods in such a case. I don't know how the Chinese terms are, and if anyone cares for them in international relations, plus it is pretty expensive to send wares back to China. AND I have paid import tax. Will I pay export tax then on top? Lol.

I'm not sure if returning the HU will make the situation even worse.

So let's swing the dremel. I guess I will have some questions about the cables soon. See y'all then.
[Android Head-Units] kaygone:
Anyone can help me please ?
[Android Head-Units] mfgeg:
Netatmo Presence Cam

HI folks

Have a question about the netatmo security app on android.

Has someone the app in action?

The installation is successful but after starting the app I just see a spinning icon, nothing else.

Has someone tried the app on the octa core unit?

Best regards mfgeg
[Android Head-Units] CodeCharlie007:
I Fixed it, but WTF?

OK, after taking the dash apart again and re-checking all the cabling again I was still having the buzzing issue... I decided to use a spectrum analyzer to determine the frequency of the hum/buzz --> 100Hz steady anytime the headlights come on (Note my car only has the old halogen-style lighting so no HID ballasts or LED power pucks...). From there I started disconnecting everything outside of the head unit one connector at a time and I finally found the culprit but it still points to a hardware issue with the unit.

I had installed a powered USB hub (a good quality Anker USB hub with 40W Quick Charging Ports) so that I could charge my phones as well as connect them to the C500. Power for the USB Hub came from a ignition-switched fuse on fuse-block and had a large capacitor for noise filtering (not that I had seen any noise on the line even with the headlights on, it was just a precaution...). Needless to say, anytime this hub was powered on and the headlights were on I would get the humming/buzzing. Removing power to the hub killed the Buzzing. Doing a bit more work, I ran new power directly from the battery to the hub and tried again which resulted in the same issue. A bit more work and I replaced the Hub with a brand new one, still resulting in the same issue. A little more work checking to make sure that somehow the Anker Hub wasn't trying to send power back up the USB cable to the Head Unit showed that it wasn't. Yet another test of just connecting the illumination wire (normally taken care of by my CAN Bus adapter) to make the HU think the headlights were on also resulted in the buzzing. So in the end, without really finding the root cause of the issue, I fixed it by removing the hub. The WTF part of this comes from "why would a powered USB hub cause the buzzing only when the headlights were on? If it was an compatibility issue shouldn't it happen all of the time?".

Long story short, if you have humming/buzzing check you USB. Out of curiosity, has anyone else tripped across this issue??
[Android Head-Units] schemarr:
Good afternoon here un spain...

I have installed a 8 core C500 in my VW passat.

I've bought the unit because I want to put an orange sim on it, and plan to tether the connection via wireless with the family phones.

As soon as I configure the sim, the unit can use internet without problems, but when I Share the connection, even the unit loses internet access.

Has anyone suffer this problem?

Thank you ni advance.

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[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
Did you buy your unit in spain? According Ownice they have a dealer in Spain which would be easy if the unit have some issues and must be repaired and or customs fee
[Android Head-Units] schemarr:
Hi Flemischguy ...

No, mine was bought un Dealxtreme.

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[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
Is it possible to pair a bluetooth headset, one of the mono-in-ear-plus-mic kind?
[Android Head-Units] kye04:
Ownice 500 or joying Intel?
[Android Head-Units] kaygone:
Please anyone could help me?

No one as same problem? :confused:
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Just so you get a reply of some kind no I can't help as I have a universal non canbus model and I have no such functionality to have this problem:)
[Android Head-Units] janlwi:
Update

Hi ! Is there anybody here who can say if this update from wiki for the 8 core ?

Ownice C500 4GUI01-1_v9_20170706

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] giant53:
I think that one is for Quad core C500.

No firmware is yet available for C500 Octa core (as far as I know)
[Android Head-Units] janlwi:
Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Ssimal:
DVR not ownice

Hello, I need your help for an already installed generic front camera usb in the Ownice c500, they told me that is not posible, must be the specific that they sell, connected in the DVR USB, is a big problem for me to change now the cam, I tried debugging but is not working, any idea?? Thanks a lot
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
The 720p works fine. I would stick with cams that claim they work with c500. I bought the less expensive cam ...$34 from GearBest.

I was able to find 1080p cam that was c500 certified.

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Unable

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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bzwm5Li3GuFENERMeGgzQjMzdGM/view?usp=drivesdk
[Android Head-Units] giant53:
So, thanks to your information I installed the 1.16.1 version of the Tomtom Go app from apkpure.com. At first it wouldn't run, could not connect to TomTom. Then I installed the XAPK version and that one worked. Now I have the app with TTS instructions fully working. No further issues with my C500 octacore. Totaly happy :)
[Android Head-Units] schemarr:
Do you have problems with the voices?

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[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
I have the TomTom stuttering/no-sound problem too. And Navigon doesn't install properly, all map downloads fail.
[Android Head-Units] giant53:
Not anymore. The problems with the Tomtom Go voices are introduced with version 1.17. So I rolled back to version 1.16.6 and the TTS voice is OK
[Android Head-Units] JeDaj:
I have connected external microphone lately. It’s the one I got with c500 with this little pin header to connect to the unit. I wired everything and connected the pin but I can’t get it to work. No one can hear me. I can hear everyone in cars speakers. Should I switch anything in options somewhere? Can it be muted somehow? I don’t see me ripping the dashboard once again in my car. I’ve already had to do it because my sim slot fell off and I’ve lost internet. Luckily I was able to solder it in place. But this microphone just piss me off.
[Android Head-Units] giant53:
OK here is an update. I used the Tomtom app 1.17 from the Google playstore. That didn't work out. Then I contacted TomTom helpdesk. They are working on the problem. In the meantime I tried a suggestion in this forum to install an earlier version of TomTom, version 1.16.1. Now it is working pefect! TTS voice loud and clear. It works with music playing from Poweramp or Tunein which dim to zero while the instructions are played. The standard radio volume is dimmed down while TT speaks as well as DAB+. Everything works as it should. I have an octacore C500.

Very happy with this fine radio :good:
[Android Head-Units] osmar.menezes:
Hello, I need to pair a device that requires six-digit pin and I also need an application to sing notifications even with the radio on, the radio on prevents the notifications, can anyone help me?
[Android Head-Units] Luciano Zimmer:
Pardon me for such ignorance, but what is this Brake setting used for?

In other words, what does it have to do with the blackening out of the YouTube app screen? I´ve been experiencing the same issue at times. Sort of worked it around by using FloatingTube app or even firing up chrome browser.
[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
There is a "brake" labeled cable also at the back side of the device.

If you want to be sure that no driver watches video while driving because you are, let's say, someone who lets people hire your car, or you are worrying about your driving wife or children, you can connect that "brake" cable with the cable for the handbrake. Your device will only show video content when the handbrake is pulled (and the car can't move).

If you don't worry about watching video while the car is moving, you can either simply connect that cable to ground or just toggle it in the said 1260 menu.

I just tested today if my youtube app has the same issue, but it hasn't. I have set the brake switch in the 1260 menu and not connected the brake cable to anywhere. Also the DVD app and zattoo is working while driving.
[Android Head-Units] Yooneka:
rear camera on when hand break released

I have an Ownice C500 installed in a Holden Trax (Chevrolet Trax) and the rear camera comes on as soon as the hand break is released whether i'm in reverse or drive.

It worked with my previous stock radio and Chinese android head unit

What could be causing this?
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Not familiar with Holden Trax setup, are you using a universal unit or one designed for trax connected via canbus? The way the universal one works is the camera comes on the screen whenever there is +12v to the purple "Back" wire. (ie when your reverse lights come on)
[Android Head-Units] Yooneka:
Yes it's apparently designed for the trax with canbus. The aliexpress seller has't been much help
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=7245455]Bob-Winlink[/MENTION] because the unit was floating for 175USD just last month. Now I can get the same price on 11.11
[Android Head-Units] leonkernan:
Yeah, they all do that. Joying's prices rose over the last week or two just to come back to where they were for their 11.11 sale.

They think we're all morons.
[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
Hi Zanna,

could you find a solution for that? I have exactly the same behavior now, with a O2 LTE Card (O2 Germany). It worked for some weeks but just has stopped now, in the same way as you have described above.

Thanks for any input, PeeWee
[Android Head-Units] Calit10:
You didnt accidentaly connected the camera trigger wire to the "brake" instead of the "back" wire?

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Which car is it installed in?

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Please check with Ownice is your car is fully supported with the canbus provided. Or you can use OBD diagnostic software like Diagbox, PP2000 or Lexia to adjust those settings from the computer.
[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
Ok, here's the problem and the fix - at least for me, but I think it's also worth a try for everyone else with the same issue.

Problem: Changing settings in some certain menus like the "password-1260 menu" causes our HU to reboot and set some other parameters to default, or to zero(-ish), or I'm not sure if it even sets some of them to random values.

I'm also not sure if it happens everytime to the same settings.

Fix: After such a reboot my HU changed the mobile network setting. Go to "More ..." -> "Network Settings" -> "Network Provider", and select the carrier you need. The menu names might be similar since my device is set to German.
[Android Head-Units] samuel1003:
Hi. I bought Ownice c500+ android radio. I am having trouble with wiring diagram. I received diagram for c500 and dont know where get plugged key1, key2 and back wire of the rear camera. I have a Rav4 2013. Let me know. Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] fredin:
hi, the c500 empty my battery ! what can i do?
[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
KEY 1 and KEY 2 connects to the SWC (Steering Wheel Control): https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/ownice-c500-released-t3478747/post70642713

BACK must be connected to something that has +12V when you shift the reverse gear: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70450129&postcount=159
[Android Head-Units] samuel1003:
[MENTION=4028000]PeeeWeee[/MENTION] thanks fot reply, I know about the plug wich i need to connect key1 and key2, but in that plug are many cable. I need to cut 2 of them. But how to know wich one belong to stearing wheel?
[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
Does your radio stay on when you stop the engine and pull the car keys out?

Have you connected something else directly to the battery that need to be switched off when the radio/the engine is not running, like rear cam, dash cam, external power amplifier, etc.?

Do you get mobile network/internet through an external phone that is powered from a car power supply->cigarrete lighter, which is connected directly to the battery?

If you can answer any question with "yes" this will be the problem.

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Ugh, I had a similar problem with my Benz, and found an answer in one of the many Mercedes forums ... Maybe start with a search for cable colours in a RAV4 forum ...?
[Android Head-Units] samuel1003:
I guess i will need to connect the original radio and cut wires one by one jeje, just to know wich one belong to stearing wheel.

I have surfed internet a lot about info for Rav4 but no look. This is the only place that can find information about.
[Android Head-Units] eis856:
Hi there. I have the same problem on my Ownice C500 OL 7001G 8Core. I have added an external mic, but the sound quality is extremely bad.

Did you find any solution to this problem?

Eivind
[Android Head-Units] eis856:
I have the same problem. Have you find a solution?

Best regards

Eivind
[Android Head-Units] marchnz:
Try and figure out what is causing drain. Is unit shutting off? If unable, contact seller for support (the latter isn't supposed to be sarcastic, but good luck.)

Otherwise try fire, brick or hammer.
[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
No, I gave it up for now, but didn't try it too hard yet though.
[Android Head-Units] osmar.menezes:
Hello, is it possible to outdate/downgrade the device? how to do this?

C500 quad
[Android Head-Units] alcoholicleaf:
Hi. I am experiencing trouble with my c500. it does not seem to find my simcard. I put it in the front, and it clicks in place. (used a small flathead screwdriver) but nothing happens and in the settings menu both simcards appear empty and greyed out. Anyone here who knows what I could do to make it work?

you can see the picture of where i inserted the sim here:

http :// i.imgur.com / PyF92Ra.jpg

i am not allowed to post links
[Android Head-Units] PeeeWeee:
At least on the model I have here (Octacore, for Mercedes Benz Viano) I need to insert the SIM in an unusual position: The metal contacts are facing upside and the cut corner is pointing to me.
[Android Head-Units] alcoholicleaf:
Thank you very much, this helped me making it work. :good: :laugh:

I looked inside of the slot with a flashlight, but I did not think of putting in the card with the cut-corner pointing towards me. :silly: :o

Thanks again, realy appreciate it! :angel:
[Android Head-Units] ezio6:
Hello from Spain,

I have just bought a C500 octa core and installed it (without troubles) in my camper-van Citroen Jumper.

Now, I'm fixing some issues and reading your posts.

Hope to help you and to learn a lot from all of you.

Do you recommend to update the firmware? To what version?

Thanks a lot!
[Android Head-Units] lebossejames:
Hello,

1) I have the Octa Core model of C500, i would like to know, how can i get "Recovery mode" as all Android devices ?

2) I have the Android 6.0 installed, is it available to get Android 7 or 8 on my device?

3) I have the model with button DGS7002 with 4G(LTE), but all button is not lighting (colorfull light)? I missed a wire?

Thank you.
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
Per FAQ on Aliexpress:
[Android Head-Units] ngochoangimsat:
You can see the pinouts of C500+ here: http://forum.carpad.vn/threads/so-do-chan-cac-giac-ket-noi-dau-ownice-c500-c500-pinouts.129/
[Android Head-Units] stefcio007:
Hi, sorry if answered already. Is bluetooth audio streaming from phone good quality? No distortion? Thank you.

Also, has anyone bought a unit with the new IPS+nano pane?
[Android Head-Units] ezio6:
Does anyone know why Netflix doesn't appear in my play store?
[Android Head-Units] vicom2:
Netflix is blocked on certain devices, not just Ownice. My Android TV box is blocked. But you can sideload the APK file
[Android Head-Units] ezio6:
Thanks, i'll download it from apkmirror then.
[Android Head-Units] kaygone:
Salut Fredin, vérifie que tu as mis le bon canbus vis à vis de ta voiture. J'avais eut le meme probleme en essayant un autre pour ma peugeot

Hello Fredin, try to put another setting for your canbus, i got the same issue when i tried another one for my Peugeot.
[Android Head-Units] makyla:
Ese conector no es. Envian otro mazo con conector blanco y muchos RCA hembras. Ahi debes conectarla. Creo que es el conector marron
[Android Head-Units] lebossejames:
Hello,

I have the same problem, can you explain exactly what is the solution? I cannot plug 3 little wire on the connector.

Thank you.
[Android Head-Units] MugenSi:
I am considering an Ownice C500 octo-core but have a few questions, I already have a reversing camera (Sinosmart NTSC camera) Can I use it with the C500? Also will an iPod classic work of one of the USB ports and will I have full control of the iPod?
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
No idea on ipod, but the camera will work.