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[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
Just tested external mic and it is not working in voice recorder. So I was wrong in above statement. I looked at all settings in 1260 menu but see no way to turn on external mic. I suspect that this mic control might be part of software package that turns on headrest external video that is an extra charge. Does anyone have more info? It would be nice if we could get external mic working.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I saw a really early post either here or on 4pda that stated it required a small hardware modification and they gave instructions.
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
I paid the $7 and got a small plug with a jumper across two terminals, sorry I can't tell you more because its all installed and a cow to get back out.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
And this $7 activated an external mic?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Is the app they sent you the $7 mod for headrest video? If so, Can you share it. If you buy c500 unit without it they will not sell it to you after the fact.

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Can you check your external Mic ... Several of us have not been able to get it to work.. Did you do anything special? Do you have the $7. Headrest add-on?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
Jumper for connecting an external microphone

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[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
sorry vgabbot

I paid the $7 for headrest video, I really don't know if it activates the mic or not, I have no idea what that $7 gets apart from a small plug with a single jumper no app, I presume thats what the plug does anyway, as usual no instructions at all. I did also pay for the TV box which is a useless piece of excrement so it could be something to do with that.

I bought the mic for the phone so I hope thats what it does it would be nice if it was useful in voice control as well.

How did you test your mic?

I installed poweramp on your recommendation and its great but haven't had a chance to play around with voice control yet.
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
Never tried it will give it a shot. Free?

In the states, but that is a name I have heard for YEARS. Free?

Anyone get Scout working?
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
This external mic is not working for bluetooth phone calls either, or just for voice control?

I ordered my c500 yesterday, without the video out option and without the "special c500 mic". But I would be really bummed if calls would turn out to be an issue.
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
I didn't use it for a couple of years either. But once I bought an Android unit for my hobby-car, I tried a couple of satnav programs and this one came out best for me. The Go-package is free so you can try it, but I think if you drive it for more than 50 miles per month, it will stop to work. Costs $30 per year I think. Worth a shot I would say.
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
they sent me the add-on microphone and therefore I connect to jack my parrot micro. It seems that I have the two RCA output for monitors.
[Android Head-Units] arnljot:
It was the radio :)
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
What is everyone using for a mount kit? I have a Scosche and Metra and both are to small to go over the face of the radio. Ford Super Duty.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
What year? I have a 2000 f150 and had to do surgery to get 2din unit to fit. Not a big deal with a Drexel and cutting disks. I did not need a dash kit. The C500 is so light that you can wedge it in with cardboard and it is secure. My install looks factory.
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
While I agree it is surprisingly light, which would bother me if I wasn't running all my speakers off an amp. It is nowhere close to being large enough to take up the entirety of my radio's cutout...and much too larger for either mount kit. 2012 Super Duty. I have a 98 F150 also, it really doesn't look like it would take up that entire space and look factory. Did yours come with a trim ring? Did anyone get an instruction manual? Mine also didn't have the normal jacketed sleeve I am used to seeing.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
It absolutely looks factory.* No kit needed.* Are you thinking of installing a c500 in your 1998?* If so, I can give you some pointers. Can show you. Skype me at vgabbott2.
[Android Head-Units] ls3mach:
Negative. That truck has 250k+ on it. Plus I don't have a door key to lock it.

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...but you glossed over my other couple questions.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Amazon has lots of dash kits for various cars. Check them out.

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Looks like you have to buy the Ownice Mic from AliExpress for $12 ... a standard lapel Mic does not work. So you pay $12 for a $2 mic. Store claims no special setting are needed; it is pnp. Wow is this chicken or what? Same for dash cam and other accessories.

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Based on pics and comparing Mic plugs, the Ownice plug is in deed different than the Mic I have which was also termed special for car dvd players.
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Just make a simple jumper as in that diagram and try that.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
What diagram?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
http://ipic.su/img/img7/fs/dzhamper.1489297419.png
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
What is the translation of the caption? Do you know?
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Nope. Can't read it.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
The figure shows a jumper between two contacts. To disable the internal microphone. Then an external microphone will work
[Android Head-Units] max76_:
I talk with the assistance, they say that that jumper is used only in case you install the external DVD player (but they have sent me when I bought the external microphone) and so the external mic will work without it.

Despite this, i plan to test it in the next days...
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
I spoke to my Aliexpress seller and they informed me an external mic would need the white connector as attached in the picture. Since I asked, they included one in the unit, apparently it's not included by default. It needs to be put in the position indicated in the other picture.

Judging from the picture, it seems to be a simple jumper wire, without any resistor or some sort of intelligence. Something you could make yourself.

On one hand it's strange that they don't include this feature as standard. On the other hand I'm happy that they make it possible to shut the internal mic off when using an external one, because to me it seems this was one of the issues why the carkit was basically unusable on my MTCD-unit (and the lack of proper DSP'ing on the mic-end of the carkit is the other issue, but that's something that's not solved on the C500 either I think).
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
I seem to remember to have seen a person here who had posted a picture showing how his C500 was comunicating with the MFD display on a Seat (or other VW group car), but I cant seem to find that picture again. What I really would like to know is what setting has to be changed in the VCDS in order to get navigation to show in the MFD. Currently I only get a direction indication in my MFD (S, E, W, N etc). Does anyone know how to do this? Thank you in advance.

Regards

Kurt
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I believe this is car specific. Depends on what they have done with the encoder/decoder of the CANBus driver. You are lucky, my mercedes cls puts nothing on the display.
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Yes, this is obvious, but the picture was showing a VW Group car and I have a VW Group car and in most newer VW cars the CanBus controller is more or less the same. So it should work for me too.

Regards

Kurt
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Have you tried the other canbus selections in setup menu 1260? Perhaps there is more than one for VW. Definately more than one for mine.
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
The communication with the car is working as it should. Thats why I see the "compass". I need to change the setup of the display in the car via VCDS so that it shows all the information from the radio.

Regards

Kurt
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Please let me know if it works. I have not yet ordered the Ownice Mic. I have another mic wired and if it is only a jumper then that will make me happy.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Hi Van,

thanks for your support on Ownice. this is bob.

could you pls check the system version?

becouse the version befroe 20170220 it dont support OBD function,

after update it, you will use this function.

*

Best Regards,

Bob

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Bob is saying a USB obd2 connection will only work if you have Current release of software. I will see if he is correct when I update.
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Another problem.

Bob,

Help!

I updated firmware to 3/24 latest version and now when I try to get to Play Store and other apps, *I get this black notice on screen that tells me not to watch while driving. *I can not set up my apps and system with this bug. *Is there a fix?

Van

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02/24 firmware.

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How do you change setting in 1260 settings menu?
[Android Head-Units] firestarter84:
Hi everyone, i bought Ownice C500 for my kia pro ceed car at october 2016. the headunit was out of stock and they send me from factory after the production finished. i have connected the headunit to my car at the 3rd of january when the headunit arrived to me. first i use it, the unit was reseted itself twice a day. i wrote to the ownice/winlink mail adress and the friend Vera helped me very much. They send me a core board from warranty. finally i solved the problem.

after 2 months it did not supported the OEM rear view camera, i have connected the camera when they gave me with headunit but the camera did not work. Vera helped me again and solved my problem. i was very very satisfied from the factory and Ownice brand. Now i use my headunit and 4G connection without any problem...

Also thanks to Vera for all help...

Finally thanks to chocoman (in this forum) he helped me a lot of programming solutions, thanks a lot...

if you have questions about kia ceed, you can always ask from here and PM.

Have a nice day everybody...
[Android Head-Units] seb64:
in 1260 menu, put BRAKE = OFF
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
After updating to 2,24th firmware, I did it again. I lost Igo app on c-500. I need to restore. The content files are still in directory but app is gone. I need 9.6.58 version? Could someone share it? Thank you.
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
The site is gpspower.net

It seems to be down at the moment though, give it a go later in the day.
[Android Head-Units] SBTIE:
Hi !

You can change below setting.

step 1. Change the value of brake in 1260 setting to 1

step 2. Change video setting
[Android Head-Units] jefe.graves:
I have the OL-7001F which has just a single SIM slot in the front:

www dot ownice dot com/Pro_Auto%20DVD%20GPS%20Navigation%20for%202din%20Universal_405.html
[Android Head-Units] David Choi:
It's really helpful. Thank you.

I have some questions.. Is there any option to mixing sound between music and navigation?

When I used c300 model, there is no option for control "mixing".

I really happy to if you check it for me.
[Android Head-Units] sylver78:
On the C200 I had an option to select the navigation application that was needed to correctly mix the audio from the navigation app with other audio app.

On the C500, I've not find any option related to navigation app, it's just working .... I can hear Waze navigation instruction over music from radio or rocket player for example
[Android Head-Units] David Choi:
Thanks for reply. C500 same with C300.

Depending on the Navigation Apps, the mixing function may or may not be supported.

When I used C300, three of the five navigation apps were not supported.

If you have used the C200 model, can you compare it to the C500?

About sound quality, performance, GPS reception speed, etc.
[Android Head-Units] sylver78:
I've only tested audio navigation with Waze (BTW the waze version from play store is crashing on my C500, I had to install an older version from an apk)., which navigation apps has audio problems on the C300 ?

Sound quality is good to me but I'm not able to detect a difference, performance is really better on the C500 in term of reactivity (I can feel it in Waze when navigation in the map for example).
[Android Head-Units] Stephan_R:
Has anyone make a screenshot from the C500 System Info screen ?

What shows CPU-Z ? 32bit Android or 64bit Android ?
[Android Head-Units] LOCKDOC_UA:
Yep, I am also interested in what exactly CPU been installed there in C500.

Mine C500 will arrive in a 2 weeks only. I hope :)

Screenshot frm CPU-Z or similar App will be very appreciated
[Android Head-Units] David Choi:
Thanks for reply. The navigation I use is only for Korea.

When I used the C300, I could clearly hear the white noise. I hope that the problem has been resolved.
[Android Head-Units] halloj:
Had mine today and it says for MCU TS907.161027
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
Someone already tried to root C500?
[Android Head-Units] Stephan_R:
I wait for some benchmarks or performance tests !!!

Knows anyone if is planned to launch the octacore ???
[Android Head-Units] twokidsandaphone:
Unfortunately just got this statement from Ownice today when I asked that question:

I am so sorry that i can not promise the date when the Octa core will come out.we planned to do but now it is not come true.
[Android Head-Units] Stephan_R:
Wait or not wait ?

Thanks for info !
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
I am very interested in the c500 but the radio chipset still does not support USA HD Radio.

TEF6686 is analog only.

TEF6688 would support HD Radio...
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
Strange that Ownice make no vid on Youtube to promote its newest C500 unit with a word of explaining, where to put the sim card in, and do you lose the sd card slot to the sim card, it seems they totally relying on their customers to inform others on Youtube.

Other constatation, in all their advertising, they tell that there is a octa core in the radio's, but there are only quadcores.

If this was an western company, they could be sued for misleading information.

It's forbidden to make an ad if you can not deliver the goods like there are is advertised. It's called scam!

So Bob, or someone else from Winlink/Ownice, when do you release the real octa core and when will we see a complete demonstration video on Youtube from your C500.

An off topic question.. There is a lollipop distribution for the C200 on the XDA forum. Is this the factory lollipop from Ownice or a self made rom from someone that can brick the unit?

If it's not yours, do you gonna bring out an lollipop update for the C200, the hardware is fast enough to run it.

Looking forward to you're reaction.
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
Someone already tried to root the C500 quad ? (Kingoroot maybe?)
[Android Head-Units] vivacious:
I got C500, last time it support video out, but 2nd time not support. Does it have setting somewhere?
[Android Head-Units] Stephan_R:
Have you test the performace ? Has you look with cpu-z which CPU is installed ?
[Android Head-Units] ngochoangimsat:
There are all of the pictures inside and outside owince C500 android 6.0 Head Unit and antutu bendmark

source: http://carpad.vn/dau-ownice-c500-universal-dung-cho-moi-loai-xe/
[Android Head-Units] khema:
Yes! Thank you very much for sharing, You've done a great job. I'm waiting for this. Still keenly to know your reviews:-

- Sound quality, Equalizer setting

- Bluetooth Phone call, Dialing, Address book import, Can be used ODB2 and phone at the same time?

- Booting time.

- Quality built

- 4G frequency cover

- Radio Reception

- Speed respond and touch feeling

- Who is the CPU maker? Alps?

Thanks again
[Android Head-Units] DropperGK:
I will share a little later when i get back home....
[Android Head-Units] wmmaks:
Hello! Does anybody have bricked device?

Using root access I have made a full ROM dump of Ownice C500 device, also I've made a Scatter-file for C500 and I have a preloader dump for our device. But have troubles with flashing it, maybe somebody will be more lucky. As I know the main problem is that SP Flash Tool have no support of MT3561S platform. Another problem is that probable reason of bricking is preloader corruption, and SP Flash Tool can not download it. Probably because our preloader have C500 MTK_BLOADER_INFO_V20 version. You can download everything here: https://yadi.sk/d/SW434OSo3FroyG
[Android Head-Units] vicom2:
I have an Audi A3 C500, my original radio has two antennae connectors, however the antenna adapter supplied with the C500 has one connection. What do i do with the other one? I've connected the12V line and my reception still sucks
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
vicom2, You need an adapter for your car. Write about the problem to the seller.
[Android Head-Units] dynamicengineer:
Where??

I've skimmed this thread pretty thoroughly, but still can't quite determine ---

Where can I buy one of these Ownice C500 head units?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
I get the plug jumper on
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
So does your external Mic work with the jumper installed?
[Android Head-Units] trap63:
yes! they send together Toyota wiring I requested. It's enough you install a mainboard jumper.
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
https://ownice.ru.aliexpress.com/?a...91d8b9dfb7efed35-1489642823817-00259-VnYZvQVf
[Android Head-Units] mheiner:
Hi firestarter84,

I also have a Kia Ceed using an universal camera that replaces one oft the license plate lighting.

It is connected the same as the OEM camera.

When I put in reverse I just get a black screen.

Maybe you can give a hint how you resolved this issue?

Thanks

mheiner
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
I've received my C500 today and just put it in. As I need to attach my amplifier and the rear cam again, I couldn't test sound quality and the rear camera yet. What does impress me though, is the snappyness of the unit in comparison to my old MTCD 1GB unit. This is what I expected from the other unit in the first place! No waiting for the keyboard to pop-up, immediate switching between apps, just great.

Nice to see that TomTom Go works right away also and the bluetooth-overlay for the carkit still allows me to use the screen while calling. You would expect for these kind of things to just work, but on MTCD I learned that these kind of things can be a challenge. The 60 minute standby works, so in my particular case where I use the unit in my hobbycar, it's not much of a problem that the rear cam doesn't work until the unit has fully booted; I don't use it that often and when I do, I have time available.

Over the weekend I'll have it all hooked up to see what the sound quality is like and hopefully find out that my camera works in combination with the C500. Considering the stories, I'm a little bit worried about the latter, but we'll see how it works out.

As far as the white plug for the external microphone goes, it is indeed just a wire jumper. If you connect the two pins using a breadboard jumper cable, the result will be the same.
[Android Head-Units] Sassokee:
Hi, I ordered my C500 unit for a 2012 Mazda 3, I have a few questions to ask:

1/ Is it possible to use another launcher such as Nova Launcher? I like it for my tablet.

2/ Is it possible to use another app to assign the steering wheels controls (The one that allows you to assign a steering wheel button to the Home button), the Android 5.1 units have it in the SWC app.

3/ I read a few posts about the reverse camera, I am thinking to buy a Pal camera, will I have issues getting it to work? If I wire the red wire from the RCA video cable included with the camera kit to the Reverse wire of the head unit, will the camera be displayed if the unit is switched off?

4/ What are the things that can be done once the unit is rooted?

5/ Is it possible to replace the Radio app with one that displays the radio station name instead of just the frequency?

6/ Are there custom roms the same way as for Android phones and tablets?

Sorry about all these questions, I'm new to Android head units.

Thank you.
[Android Head-Units] Old Grey B:
sassokee

just a reply to what I know about,

"3/ I read a few posts about the reverse camera, I am thinking to buy a Pal camera, will I have issues getting it to work? If I wire the red wire from the RCA video cable included with the camera kit to the Reverse wire of the head unit, will the camera be displayed if the unit is switched off?"

I think both PAL and NTSC cameras work, correct with your thoughts on wiring the red wire, and no if the unit is off no reverse camera until it boots up.
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Quick answer: No and no. Unfortunately there are currently no custom roms and I have not seen any other radio apps that works on these units.

Regards

Kurt
[Android Head-Units] Sassokee:
Thanks for the answers guys, I hope someone will be able to answer the rest.
[Android Head-Units] Logicsystem360:
1/ Yes, I have Nova installed and put big icons

2/ I don't think so, and that a shame because the original SWC app doesn't work for me (but the buttons have an default assignement)

3/ You need to wire the "reverse cable" at the reserve gear, the red wire on the video cable can help to do that (take the signal on the reverse light at the back)

4/ Many things but at the moment, I can't find the instructions to get root on the headunit.
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Hello Logicsystem360,

I tried out a couple of launchers, but when I use non-stock launcher, the icons for the build-in apps is nowhere to be found. So icon for things like Radio, TPMS is missing. And the Blutooth app is only showing an "Android man" as the stock icon is missing. Did you also have this problem with the Nova launcher and if so how did you "find" the stock apps?

Thanks and regards

Kurt
[Android Head-Units] Logicsystem360:
I have the same problem but I only use Radio and when I do, I push the physical button for it

The other app doesn't work either for me !

(bmw e46)
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
4pda made a radio.apk for the system functions in custom launchers. Look back in this thread, ot search 4pda forum.
[Android Head-Units] thitland:
DAB+ problem

Hi, I received my Ownice C500 unit in January. Everything works fine except the DAB+ app. The app launches ok and works fine for a while. But after a short time period (sometimes 3 minutes, other times 10) it just stops working. First sound disappears. A few seconds later the signal bars drops to zero. Once it has crashed, I am not able to gt it working again. I have tried terminating and restarting the app, but its not able to reconnect.

The next time I reboot, the same pattern repeats. The DAB app works fine for a few minutes, but suddenly stops without any chance of recovery. I have tried the 02.24 firmware, but no luck...

Has anyone experienced similar problems? Or maybe someone has an idea what can be wrong?

Torgeir
[Android Head-Units] Kurt Lund:
Hi Torgeir,

I cant help you with your problem, but I can tell you that I have exactly the same problem as you have. Are you using the DAB module from Ownice? I am using a DAB module from Joying but the app is the same and the problem is also the same.

Regards

Kurt