yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
http://s.aliexpress.com/jAFBvq6r

Will work, the fat as it transmits the signal to key1-2.

http://s.aliexpress.com/fEZjyea2

It will not work, since the radio is the slave module for the phone.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=2628563]Argentum_90[/MENTION] have a look at the wiki tweaks section for the hidden menu and other small fun stuff :)

I don't have the canbus version so I don't know about the cable. But think about a car which has canbus but you can't read the reverse signal from there. Then you would need the wire separately. Maybe ownice just thought about this. It works, so does it matter?

They may fix the radio names on quad core. But I think it will soon be forgotten. The octa core version is just a little bit more expensive and also comes with double storage.

[MENTION=6382278]gormiza[/MENTION] thanks for pointing it out. I removed the link to the remote which wouldn't work.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=6915354]wmmaks[/MENTION] can you tell where is the original radio binary in the unit? I was wondering if it would be possible to copy from octa core unit to quad core to get station names working.
[Android Head-Units] mauzza70:
8 cores experience

Dear,

today I've completed the installation of my C500, the 8-core model and I give you my feedback.

I confirm that in the 8cores the reverse camera is immediate. The HU does not need to complete the boot to show the image and the radio app also shows the name of the station, but no artist and no song name.

I have not yet tested the 4G connection. I need the adapter for nSIM, the slot is for micro or mini.

In general my feedback on the unit is really positive: it's fast enough, it has a good touchscreen sensitivity and a fast GPS.

It's strange how to pair BT: the phone requires a 6-digits pin, but the OBD application can accept only 4 digits. The pairing has been done with 0000.

The next steps are: 4G test, customization included root and to find a DAB + USB stick that might work on this HU. Do you have any suggestions, please?

Cheers
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
With an adapter, it is possible to break the contacts of the slot. It would be safer to change the sim card to the right size
[Android Head-Units] alokins:
Not all RDS stations broadcast artists and songs name. Also depending on the region - not all stations have RDS broadcasting. If you have time you may google this topic. Cheers
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott:
This key button is similar to one I have coming except mine is backlit and this one is not. I paid $5.50 more for the one I bought. Not sure backlight is worth the extra money. This one is a great deal at $14.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=2456913]vgabbott[/MENTION] what did you order?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
I received this cam yesterday. I put an msd card in it and was able to get it working properly on my laptop using a pc program that works like cardvr. I am trying to find an apk similar to car dvr so that I can operate both dash and back window cam simultaneously on c500. Tried most of them in Play Store. Some work but they do not route video to onboard msd that is inside cam but to msd in c500.

So have any of you techs found software that will make this work correctly?
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
I have to say, I had enough of the boot animation with android bot and put a custom vehicle brand boot animation it made the unit 10 times better :) https://xdaforums.com/wiki/Ownice_C500#Tweaks [MENTION=2456913]vgabbott[/MENTION] Does it really do H264 encoded files? Ask your money back if not :p

I might be mistaken but even the ownice camera does not use any software on C500, it automatically records to microsd inside the camera. (I guess you meant record when you said 'route' ?). So the camera records files automatically when powered on, it does that even if you connect it to a USB charger. Is your problem not being able to access the msd inside the camera? I think it is a little inconvenience, but you dont really need to access it as long as your camera is recording files there automatically. When and if you need it, you can just remove the msd and put it to a reader.
[Android Head-Units] phil-t:
Hi!

I've just received my Navall Premium (for BMW E46) which appears to be the Ownice C500+ underneath. I previously had the Navall 3 (Ownice C200)

The good news:

- Rear camera works immediately and flawlessly

- 4G available on the Three network (the only sim I had to hand)

- The radio app does indeed have working RDS station names

- The screen is moderately bright and better than the C200

In fact, there are only some small software issues that I see haven't been fixed, but whilst I've asked the supplier to see if they can work with Ownice on some fixes, thought I'd ask here:

- The CANBus adapter (iBus in my case) is working with my steering controls, but I can't re-assign what the buttons do, primarily I want the R/T button to not cycle through every 'input' (radio, media player, DTV, Aux in etc), but I'd like to assign it to just one app, or a user defined list, but I presume there is no easy button mapping tweak that can be made?

- The inbuilt radio app and media player app (great apps btw) don't play nicely audio wise with other Navigation apps like Waze/Tomtom. Tomtom normally attenuates background music apps and you clearly hear directions, but the inbuilt radio/media apps don't get attenuated which is annoying. Or sometimes the navigation doesn't announce at all and you have to restart it to get audio back. I've tried several things,

- Factory settings->Volumes, these don't seem to work, setting radio to -15 and SD to -15 (I presume this is the media app from looking in the android task switcher) don't affect those apps at all, I reboot (losing radio station presets etc) but the app volumes remain the same as before.,

- under normal 'setttings->volume' the mixer has a 'NAVI' option but that makes no difference to the relative volume of Tomtom, even though Tomtom is recognised under 'navi' settings and launches when you press the 'navi' hard button.

- Switching to another launcher is diffcult since the radio app is not in the app drawer the only way to launch it is via pressing the R/T button on the steering wheel to cycle through to it

- If I launch the Car Info app, it just drops me back to the home screen, I assume there is no support for the E46 iBus BMW?

I feel as if they made three tweaks it'd work much better for people

1. Allow the default launcher to be customisable on what apps are shown on the home screen (I have the BMW NBT style launcher)

2. Allow the R/T button to be re-assigned to a custom list of apps to cycle through (which would allow me to have one app or many)

3. Fix the volume issue of the radio and media apps so they just behave as normal android media apps.. if they wanted to add some 'pre-amp' setting to each app's settings you could tweak things perfectly (Poweramp allows this and it's great for balancing it's audio with other apps)

Overall it's fixed 5 issues on the C200 so nice step forward..
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=2267785]phil-t[/MENTION] you should be able to use another launcher, see -> https://xdaforums.com/wiki/Ownice_C500#Tweaks <- there is links to some APKs which can be used to add links to radio etc. for new launcher (I didnt test them but they should be working). But I have universal C500 and able to change what apps are shown on the page anyway.

About the sounds, I think the problem is because the radio app is not really a native android app somehow (and thats probably why it does not appear in launcher). Because when you run 2 android apps, for example tunein radio and navigation then the sounds work great. At least in my case I am able to change the Navi volume from Settings and it has the desired effect. I tried this with waze, here we go, maps and maps.me navigation apps.
[Android Head-Units] phil-t:
Thanks!

I'll go and read that thread now! I've tried Nova launcher already which is great, so those app link APK's should work nicely!

I've also found the inbuilt media app (I think it's called SD) also doesn't attenuate with Tomtom, but all normal android apps do..

I will try Waze again as I largely stuck with Tomtom as I much prefer the interface and have a subscription so did most of my testing with that..
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
Thanks for the wiki!

Here I can see how to change the bootanimation, but I want to customize the fist static logo, you can in the options of the radio, but not possible to browse for more. You can see the magnifier in this photo:
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=2628563]Argentum_90[/MENTION] yes but that static image is shown only for a short while. I am not sure if it is worth bothering with. I presume you may brick your device if you are not careful. But the file you are looking may be in /system/media/images this thread may be useful -> https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2040828 <- I dont have the radio here with me now so I can't check...
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
Finally I could change it. You just have to throw the JPG file in 1024x600 px in the root of the internal memory. Then you go to change the boot logo and when you touch the magnifier, voila, the new logo appears.

I have been trying to root it, but not possible for some reason. I write the commands from the Wiki, but the terminal shows error. Any idea?
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=289585]Argentum_90 [/MENTION] can you elaborate? What error do you see? Also can you tell what do you mean by root of internal memory? Do you mean to where normal files are or system root ? Does the file name have any meaning? any file name? Where did you find these instructions?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
With a program called Debut for win 7, I am able to replicate the functions of existing CarDVR that comes with C500. I can turn recording on and off the new cam as well as volume and loop/segment recording. And most importantly, acess the files on the dvr cams onboard msd via PC. There must be a Play Store app that gives me this control. There is one app that works except recordings are routed to C500 msd card with no option to use onboard msd. If two versions of Cardvr could be used on C500 simultaneously, that might work. I know some of you guys might want a rear window cam. All we need is the right software and the $16 cam, $3 usb extension, and $10 msd card. I know we can get this to work. I need some help from you smart people out there.

Van Abbott, Ketchikan AK

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Ok guys. Here is version of car dvr:

CarDvr-v1.0.47(4936).apk

Search on Google and you will find 2 courses for this apk. However, you need to be able to read Chinese in order to download it. What I am curious is if two versions of same prgram will load if we change name of one. If the will, this May solve software issue for back window cam. Can one of our Chinese friend get this apk for us?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=779092&view=findpost&p=58483264

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=779092&view=findpost&p=59332695
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=2456913]vgabbott[/MENTION] Click on the link with the download icon, no need to know chinese...

http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?uk=4181147475&shareid=2902347531&fid=776819027335297

Here are some other interesting stuff - http://www.pan115.com/search?key=cardvr
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
Hello,

I write the commands from the wiki, but they do not work.

The ARM64 files must have in root of internal memory, or in a folder called ARM64?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
In commands from the wiki address are registered / sdcard / arm64 /

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forfan guoboneedav (After entering at the very beginning of the line, you should see "root")

mount -o remount,rw /system

cp /sdcard/arm64/su /system/bin/su

chmod 0755 /system/bin/su

cp /sdcard/arm64/su /system/xbin/su

chmod 0755 /system/xbin/su

su --install

su --daemon&

setenforce 0

mount -o remount,ro /system
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
You should understand what the commands do. You didnt give us any information about where you put the files, what you entered and what error you got. How can we tell what is your problem?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
Tried clicking so called download link but it loads filesharing program. Still need some translation assistance.
[Android Head-Units] Arnizzle:
My unit was shipped on 04/21 from Gearbest and it seems that RDS & PTY are working for me in Germany. I can see the station names and on some of the stations also what song is playing. I uploaded a couple of pics to imgur. I just installed it, so im not quite sure how to read the factory installed firmware but i tried to take also scrrenshots of that.

Radio app with station names:

http://i.imgur.com/Fe8EzeB.jpg

Radio app with song title:

http://i.imgur.com/6PFxYsa.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/mea1DM0.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/g0X8CXL.jpg

Device Info:

http://i.imgur.com/WC7qcVe.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/1LQA2Ke.jpg

What doesn't work so far is the external microphone. I put in place a jumper from an old HDD as shown in the FAQ here:

https://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4091227&d=1490655262

But if i cover the internal microphone with a finger during a call, the other side couldn't hear me at all. Are there some settings in the hidden service menus i have to trigger?

The car is a VW Polo 9n3 if that helps somehow and i got the universal version 7002F so it should be the quad core version i guess.

Thanks for any ideas how to fix this issue :)
[Android Head-Units] ely.soto:
Is this a 8core version?
[Android Head-Units] Arnizzle:
It was sold to me as 4core version. Do i need CPU-Z to find out or can i see that in the settings somewhere?
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
You should use Antutu instead of CPU-Z, CPU-Z gives wrong info on some devices.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
I am trying to enable OK Google to work at all times, but there is no option for enabling it for all apps in settings. Do you know how to fix this? I thought about flashing opengapps but I am not sure how without recovery...

[MENTION=8281654]Arnizzle[/MENTION] if the jumper is working then the internal mic become disabled. So putting your finger on it should have no effect. Maybe it is not connected properly somehow?

Can you give the web link of the c500 you bought?
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
I received the Steering Wheel remote today ... Same as the one you have. Do I set swich to 3 or 5 volts?

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Looks like you Wed to be in Asia to get registers to get CarDvr program. Can someone in China get us a copy of this apk?
[Android Head-Units] Arnizzle:
Regarding Antutu i have the quad core version, so i consider myself lucky that the radio app supports RDS out of the box.

I bought the unit on 04/15 and it was shipped on 04/21

Unfortunately I'm not allowed yet to post the external link (which is funny because yesterday i was able to post some imgur links:rolleyes:). But if you google 'Gearbest Ownice c500' you should find the 7002F there.
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=2456913]vgabbott[/MENTION] now I know what happened. I tried to download the link from my mobile and it wanted me to install download manager. If I select "request desktop site" in my browser then I am able to download it directly!

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@Arnizzle I checked the site. Do you really have usb3.0? You should ask partial refund if not :) By the way, I am assuming you don't have rear view camera? It would be something if they could fix the camera startup time ;)

[MENTION=7245455]Bob-Winlink[/MENTION] can you give us the firmware image download link for new quad core firmware?

Can anybody ask the firmware from ownice?
[Android Head-Units] UffeJ:
I send this mail to Bob-Winlink 8th May 2017, 08:32 PM, but no respond.....:(

"Hello,

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

I have bought a device from Aliexpress and lack the station name for the RDS radio and is there any new firmware released to fix this problem.

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

Best regards

Uffe from Sweden"
[Android Head-Units] sitt01:
Any one have problem same as me no signal from video out put at back.
[Android Head-Units] Logicsystem360:
I have a C500 on my e46 and i have the same problem for the CANbus (can't re-assign, and car info don't work)

You should contact your seller and ownice

I brought mine as a second hand, so I asked ownice for a patch but they didn't answer me at this time :(
[Android Head-Units] vgabbott@gmail.com:
I got the apk CarDVR this a.m. It will not work for rear window camera. So I am still looking for an apk that will work. I have a Play Store apk that works except video is save on msd on C500 instead of msd inside camera. This apk that does work partly might be good enough for now but I want an apk that stores video on msd inside camera. Looking for help from techs to get this working. Comments.
[Android Head-Units] velocity4:
How did you put a jpg file in the root of internal memory if you don't have root access to your device? This doesn't seem possible:)
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
I think he means the normal internal filesystem which is allocated for user. You know the "internal stoirage" root :)
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
Sorry if I didn't explain well. I meant the main folder, the first directory. You don't need to be root to access it.

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Here's the error, command not found:
[Android Head-Units] ziko0609:
Dear All,

yesterday i've received my unit Ownice C500 OL - 8901F from Gearbest for my vw golf VI.

I would be very thankful if anyone could help me regarding following issues / questions?

1-does the unit go off when taking the key out? i've set the standby mode for 10 Minutes, nothing happens after that. I've to turn off the Radio manualy every time i leave the car.

2- yesterday i've installed all parts and antennas and i had a good gps and 3g Signal . As from today morning i don't have any gps Signal und the sim Card is not detected anymore. Reset and delete all data didn't solved this issue

3- Where did you place the gps and 3G antenna in the car?
[Android Head-Units] pmgcosta:
Question 1 disconnect this cable.

Question 3
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
I have all the antennas behind the radio and no signal problems at all. Good GPS and 4G signal.
[Android Head-Units] ziko0609:
thank you for the reply. Could you please tell me , how did you insert the sim Card? I tried it in 2 ways ( always the small side ahead) unfortunately whithout success.
[Android Head-Units] pmgcosta:
Cut of the simcard face to you (up)

chip face left
[Android Head-Units] Juniior77:
Hi,

I buy a Ownice C500, but the internal microphone, or even external connected by a jack does not work ... Is there any hidden settings that I can not find to activated micro?

For info before I had a RCD 310 with a bluetooth module, is there a link with the failure?

PS: Sorry for my bad English
[Android Head-Units] yurtesen:
[MENTION=2628563]Argentum_90[/MENTION] Try another terminal emulator https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm&hl=en By the way, you won't have good signal if your antennas are inside the dash. Install GPS Test program and check "Accuracy" section. I normally get 10+ sattellites (I think about 14-16 in general) at any point and 1m accuracy.

[MENTION=8284614]ziko0609[/MENTION] I have Golf MK4 and have the GPS / Radio / GSM antenna on the roof. It is called a triplex antenna. Some models have GPS/GSM built in so VW has a good solution to that. Your car being so new, it may have the harness ready even.. But if it is not and you are not keen on installing wires under your headliner, it is not a good solution.
[Android Head-Units] Argentum_90:
Mine is Audi A4 2001. I have not OEM GPS antennas installed. I can guarantee you that I have excellent precision on the Navi. 4G signal is excellent in open road. I still have any signal in my garage.
[Android Head-Units] HVB83:
Are you sure you used the right connections on the back of your unit? The GPS and 4G-antennas use the same connection, but swapping them can cause this kind of iritic behaviour. I placed the antennas under a plastic panel under my dash, no problems what so ever.

Another thing might be that your window has a metallic tinting foil inside, effectively blocking the signal. This was especially a problem in cars and portable satnav units 10-15 years ago, but I don't know if they still produce many cars like that.
[Android Head-Units] sylver78:
With latest update the logo change code is 9999

I didn't find any factory settings menu, where is it ?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
the entrance to the factory settings 1260
[Android Head-Units] UnReal':
Any rooted firmware out?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
NewKingroot does not work
[Android Head-Units] sylver78:
Seems like the only solution is to pre-root a firmware. I tried to extract the latest update but I didn't succeed ... Anyone else tried ?
[Android Head-Units] jeky72:
New firmware installed ( Not Working OBDII Bluetooth )

I can not post the link of youtube videos but try - Android Auto Car Owince 500 New Firmware
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
Here you go... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4jFpYMng1Y ;)
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
Flemischguy, Root got?
[Android Head-Units] jeky72:
Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
No, I posted the link for jeky72, bud i think wat you mean, i saw in the clip 'accesso root : SI' in English, acces root : yes

So jerky72 his C500 has root?
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
please describe how you got Root. Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
I have no root, you have to reply jeky72, not me :p

I don't have the unit, but a C200, i want to buy the octa core model, so i have to wait until they release that model.

I hope that someone develops an app like the RockChip RK3188 that allows you to disable the factory media player, to skip songs and so, with Jet audio, Power Amp or MX players.

Also the first galileo satellites are now available and have an accuracy of 1 meter, does the C500 support that gps satellite?
[Android Head-Units] fastdruid:
Settings->System->About vehicular platform

Then there is a settings "gear" icon in the top right that gets you into the factory settings menu (with the pin 1260 for latest firmware).
[Android Head-Units] gormiza:
GPS only. GLONASS is not supported.
[Android Head-Units] khema:
While waiting for the release of Ownice c500 Octa core (almost 3 months from now, I guess from a guy word "after china new year" ), I wonder that

Is it possible to add a USB blue tooth receiver to the head-unit (Quad Core) and work like a charm? Say one for phone/music etc. and one for OBD2, Any one had tried?
[Android Head-Units] jefe.graves:
Have you actually tried updating to this firmware? Wondering how legit it is ...
[Android Head-Units] carstenhjorth:
No reverse cam function

Hi.

Bought the vw version with build in can bus decoder. But i get no reverse cam, the unit does not power the "back" wire when reverse is engaged and it does not switch the input. Can bus is connected as i can see car info: Temperature, handbrake, fuel level, etc.

Have tried to power the cam seperatly, but no change. Cam is tested using the A/V input and works fine. I suspect the can bus decoder is missing the reverse detection somehow. Anyone using the reverse cam input?

Best Regards from Denmark.

Carsten.