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[Android Head-Units] zerozoneice:
would one of my units be similar to yours?

i received a newer firmware from the chinese (build 29.12) as a ZIP which contains the 4 files as above, but i can't update it since i get a signature error (seen below). In the meantime i managed to **** up the screen by accidentally switching to 800x480 and now i can't see anything useful on the display...
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
Looks pretty much the same as mine (with a slightly newer firmware though).

Most (all?) Chinese vendors know absolutely nothing about the units they sell so it is quite possible to have the wrong firmware. This, or the file got corrupted during transfer somehow. Have you tried my firmware blob or the others that float around? The probability that it will work look decent and what have you gotta loose?

You can also try to restore the resolution by trial and error (touching the screen where things should be). A couple of success stories have been posted in this thread though the process looks painful...
[Android Head-Units] zerozoneice:
there are couple of FWs around, i saw them on 4PDA as well. The latest is february, something. The problem is that the ZIP file has the 4 files you listed above, instead of an IMG file. Shouldn't IMG be the default ROM update? I mean even PowerSuit recognizes only IMGs, that is if i manage to connect to the damn box somehow.

I tried TV out, hoping the signal is ****ed only from the mainboard to the screen and it would manage to display it on another external screen, but....there is no TV out. Didn't work with the cables provided.

Trial & error...i would need to see another menu next to me in order to see where the hell i'm pressing on my screen :)

Resolution change is the first menu, but is hidden in the extra settings, behind a password which i'd also need to enter....blindly.

Did you manage to install any of the 4PDA firmwares properly on yours? Try the December 29th one, this is the one that Infidini sent me....

LE: LOL, i just read the following passage from the thread you posted above:

"What is the Extra Settings password?

Resolved: 123456

Note: Do NOT change the resolution of the head unit. You will destroy your unit. However it is reversible."

Post 807: another quickfinger like me, changed the res. the other way around, from 800 to 1200, but he still sees something....:)

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70762889&postcount=807

Post 747: same problem as me.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70047172&postcount=747

How can i flash this damn unit? How can we connect to it?

[MENTION=7843676]sbruda[/MENTION]: i have an idea. Can you please post screenshots of the menu, from the main menu screen all the way to the extra settings, where u enter the password and then the "change resolution" menu option? It can help me to figure my fingers around the screen blindly...:) THX!

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HERE is the link to the FW that infidini support provided me.
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
I believe that the four files can be used directly to upgrade, at least this is what people have reported (I have never tried to upgrade myself). This also makes sense given that a restore to factory from the (Android) menu will presumably use the partition with those files.

It would appear that TV out only works for the DVD.

No, I meant to but I am really pressed for time nowadays so I have no idea when will I get to it.

Here they are. Sorry for the crappy photos but I have no idea how to take screenshots on this unit (please advise):

1-main.jpg - main screen

2-notif.jpg - notifications pulled down (two times)

3-settings-scrolled.jpg - the settings app scrolled all the way down

4-car-settings-scrolled.jpg - the Car settings screen scrolled all the way down

5-settings-pass.jpg - the password entry box and keyboard (I would advise the use of a USB keyboard instead though)

6-extra-settings.jpg - the Extra setting screen

7-resolution.jpg - the resolution dialogue

I hope this helps. If somebody can advise on how to take screenshots I will come back with better quality photos.
[Android Head-Units] zerozoneice:
thx, they're good enough. using phone is fine. afaik password for that extras in my case is 123456 and restore to factory settings 7890

i will try tomorrow.

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How do you power on the thing when not connected in the car???
[Android Head-Units] grandamle91:
Thanks I figured it out, had to ground key switch 2 to ground then power it up. The HOME RESET doesn't work on this model
[Android Head-Units] pir8man:
well, my adventure to attempt to find and working custom rom failed miserably. None of the RK kernels will boot on our R16 cpu unit. I have returned to EONON factory rom, rooted and Xposed installed. Now it's ready for posting on craigslist. I wish you all the best of luck, I will be focusing solely on my PX5 unit moving forward. I did not want to leave monitoring this thread without letting you all know the results. such as they are.
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
Same here. This unit was nothing but endless frustration. I am no closer to customize SWC buttons or default apps than I was when I got this stereo. Ever so often the system gets confused for no apparent reason and has to be reset. I am sick and tired of fighting this thing and I am also in the process of getting a MTCD/PX5 unit.

Have fun!
[Android Head-Units] Jefft5:
Yep, given up on my GA2162 as well, I'm sticking to the GA2154 with Malaysk ROM. I've got the ACC line hooked up to a Brimal 204 relay using the central locking pulse to switch it, so it's already done the main boot by the time I'm in the car, and as the Malaysk ROM has FUSE I can run RamExpander to give me an extra 3gb of virtual RAM, not as good as DDR3 but keeps everything running smoothly. I think I'll probably use the GA2162 as a doorstop :cowboy:
[Android Head-Units] pir8man:
I loved my GA2162. Memory limitation was the only reason i wanted to change. 1gb barely kept pandora running. Forget about switching tasks. I could mirror anything from my phone, but i didnt particularly like how long it took to establish mirrorlink and then open what i needed.

Someone better than me could crack open an update file open and build a nice custom rom. Now that ive seen malaysk rom, i see why jefft5 feels like he does. If i had more time i would contact malaysk on how to clone his work with a R16 base.
[Android Head-Units] mrkambo:
Im in the same boat as well now! I've reset it so many times now, i haven't even set it up now! I'd love to find another one which is more user friendly but i want one the same design as my OEM DIN, but i cant find any!
[Android Head-Units] Jefft5:
If you haven't done so already try "Car Launcher", you can have a choice of 3 home screens (maybe more to follow) with plenty of info but not cluttered, you can add as many apps as you like, stock or third party, and it includes a GPS trip meter with average speed, acceleration, mpg, etc and it is very driver friendly.
[Android Head-Units] Jefft5:
I don't know if this will help but this link takes you to the latest Eonon vehicle specifics https://www.eonon.com/Android-Car-GPS/Vehicle-Specific-GPS.html, alternatively if yours is built on the 2162 chassis then you could probably transplant the internals of the 2164 which will give you the ram upgrade at least.
[Android Head-Units] mrkambo:
This is the one i have

https://www.eonon.com/Android-Car-GPS/Vehicle-Specific-GPS/GA7150.html

Getting the 7150A seems logical as it uses the PX5, which im already under the impression has custom ROMs
[Android Head-Units] grandamle91:
So since everyone is done with this radio, whats a good android one?
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
The combination of MTCD and Rockchip RK 3688 (aka PX5) is not by itself the greatest combination(*) but it has great community support including availability of Malaysk's ROMs. I have been using these ROMs on an ancient RK3088 and I have a very high opinion of them. This is what I plan to get in the near future (vehicle-specific versions exist for my car as well which is an added bonus).

(*) The MCU of the units discussed in this thread is arguably better, but we cannot control it well so what good does it do...
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
<duplicate post deleted, sorry>
[Android Head-Units] Jefft5:
It looks right to me but I have no direct knowledge of the 7150A, my advice would be to verify that it has the MTCD mcu if you intend using a Malaysk ROM.

Malaysk ROM's are available for all known MTCB, MTCC and MTCD mcu based units to the best of my knowledge.

Good luck :good:
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
The unit is by no means horrible. The OS is actually a decently clean Android and I don't mind it one bit. For me the show stoppers are things that might look minor to others. To each their own...

The MCU of the unit is quite capable, arguably better than MTC* units. In particular all the buttons (steering wheel and main unit) are configurable and support a multitude of events (short and long presses, double and triple presses, etc.). Problem is, none of these events seem to be passed along to the OS. There is one report that they do get passed along if the stock MCU applications are not running but I was unable to reproduce that. So in effect all those beautiful button events are unusable for me.

The second gripe I have with the unit is that the stock applications suck (like all stock applications on this kind of units), and I found no way to alter the defaults such that say, Poweramp is launched instead of the stock Music app.

These tweaks are all available on MTC* units, mostly through Malaysk ROMs but also with other third party tweaks and apps, hence my frustration. I might have overlooked all of these issues (since after all the unit does work reasonably well), except that right now I have in my car an old and wheezy RK3066-based MTCB (I think) unit with a 4.4 Malaysk ROM and it is more usable (for me) than this unit. In other words, I know what I am missing.

I have never had problems with pairing OBD2 dongles, although these days I am using a USB dongle instead. Torque does have a problem on these units (all MCU-based units) since it does not die gracefully when it is killed (leaves processes behind) and so when the unit does a hot resume (restarted within the shutdown timeout) Torque will not reconnect to the dongle. This is however as I said a known Torque issue that the developer does not want to even acknowledge, let alone fix.

For me the killer app is the Xprivacy module. Some of Malaysk's functionality is also Xposed-based but that does not matter in this particular case. Various modules that change the aspect of the notification bar (such as hiding some of the signal cluster since for example the cellular data indicator is useless for these units) might be useful as well, though I have not tried them.
[Android Head-Units] boyob32:
Can anyone help please....

Easy connected just will not connect to my phone at all.... My phone is running on 7.1.1 and that could the issue!!

Any suggestions? Or is there an alternative I could use? I would like to be able to mirrorlink....

Thanks in advance!
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
I have now "officially" given up on this unit (I got a PX5 MTCD instead, which works very well).

If anybody is contemplating purchasing my unit (for 2009-2012 KIA Sorento, complete install kit included) I would be happy to entertain best offers, ;) otherwise I will just list it on eBay.
[Android Head-Units] kappys:
Hi,

I have this radio : http://imgur.com/a/kkLx1

And I would to know if I can to do root to my radio or Flash a custom rom with root.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
It appears to the same as the ones discussed in this thread.

Kingoroot will work (see first post for the URL). That app is full of ads and keeps installing unwanted apps, so I recommend once rooted to install Chainfire's SUperSU, let it update the su binary, and then uninstall Kingoroot. Note that the current Play Store SuperSU (2.82) may not be able to overwrite Kingoroot's su, but version 2.79 (downloadable from here) is capable of that.

No custom ROM is known to exist for these units.
[Android Head-Units] kappys:
Thanks, I will try to do it, but all without flashing any file no? because I see that in the first post that he flash 4 files like this post : https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73114454&postcount=180

Is possible that with this files I could have a root radio android?!

But Another question, I see with the droid info this information, I see that I have the same radio again and my device is rooted too, but is false because when I try to check if is true with the "Root Checker", it say that isn't root... why?

http://imgur.com/a/9ltJc

http://imgur.com/a/TZ9w7

Thanks And sorry for my english jajaja
[Android Head-Units] kappys:
+

This is with Android 6.0? And what fix this version? could install this version in my radio?

My droid info:

http://imgur.com/a/9ltJc

http://imgur.com/a/TZ9w7

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] mrkambo:
so i had some free time this morning, so i reflashed 2017.05.05 and the MCU, installed car launcher pro, and got it setup properly, and now everything works fine, it appears to boot up slightly faster as well, only by a second or two but it is quicker.

Hopefully ill have a better experience for the time being, if it ever comes round to me changing anything again, im going to go the ipad route i think.
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
That's a different story (flashing firmware). Rooting can be accomplished without such a step.

Some firmware available out there (see the new edits to the first post) are rooted but most are not, so chances are you will need to go the Kingoroot path anyway.

I don't really know (sorry); for me Kingoroot worked from the second or third attempt so it may be worth rebooting and trying again several times. You also need a good Internet connection while running Kingoroot.
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
You could definitely try, as all the firmware are interchangeable. Do not keep your hopes up that things will be better, most firmware floating out there are similar (though not identical, so some may work better for you than others).

Just make sure that you do not include the file bd07a5ee-fbb0-11e4-ae78-000c29ba27c0 since that will flash the MCU and you are going to be SOL if you do so on an incompatible version.
[Android Head-Units] kappys:
Okey! I have rooted my android car radio now and I will try to flash one but i prefer one that solve my problems with pair bluetooth if is possible, do you know what version can do it this? Jajajaja

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
No, sorry; I have never had any BT problems to begin with.
[Android Head-Units] kappys:
Okey! What version do you recommend flashing? If I understand you the only file that don't flash is bd07a5ee-fbb0-11e4-ae78-000c29ba27c0 because I could break the MTU and the radio doesn't work no?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
Unfortunately I do not have enough experience with the various versions to venture any guess.

Some firmware archives will contain the file in discussion. If so copy all the files in the archive except this one to the root of your SD card then flash.

By the way, this is my best knowledge and nothing more. It should work, but do not hold me responsible if flashing bricks your unit or drinks all your coffee.
[Android Head-Units] kappys:
Thanks so much! I try flash with usb better if is possible , in other post I see that is possible!
[Android Head-Units] kappys:
I Flash my radio with this version : Rooted firmware :V7.3.1_20170512.203736_KLD1-0-1-mod, and this works fine!

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Transaero:
Anyone have any clue how to force this OS to autostart any app?

I have problem with killing apps, it doesnt autorun it none of installed from google play store, it kills also widgets like torque, so after boot they does not work.

So making radio to autoplay any other then stock music player, and to force it to work with torque widgets - is almost impossible.
[Android Head-Units] sbruda:
I am not sure whether this is the best way to do it, but nonetheless I do it in an infinite loop launched form within /system/etc/install-recovery.sh. Mine looks something like this:

getpid () {
ps | busybox sed -n "/busybox sed -n/! s/[^ ]* *\([0-9]*\).*$1.*/\1/p"
}
while true; do
pid=`getpid taskerm`
if [ -z "$pid" ]; then
while ! am startservice net.dinglisch.android.taskerm/.MonitorService; do sleep 1; done
sleep 1
fi
pid=`getpid torque`
if [ -z "$pid" ]; then
am start org.prowl.torque/org.prowl.torque.landing.FrontPage &
# while ! am startservice org.prowl.torque/.remote.TorqueService; do sleep 1; done
sleep 1
fi
sleep 10
done &

That keeps Tasker and Torque alive (though Torque still has some unrelated problems with resuming but this is a different story...). Obviously you can do whatever the shell can do so feel free to experiment and expand.

There is even an app that automates building the script if you are so inclined.
[Android Head-Units] dick-jones:
See in Settings-Memory-Background cleanup list.
[Android Head-Units] boyob32:
Anyone know how to change the default music player, would like to use power amp....?
[Android Head-Units] dick-jones:
in stock launcher it is not possible :crying:
[Android Head-Units] boyob32:
Thought as much....

I've had a good read through a few posts, have to ask though, is there yet a decent ROM I can flash? O
[Android Head-Units] mrkambo:
As far as im aware, no ROM's as of yet....
[Android Head-Units] Guyzer73:
Hi All,

Just found this thread and read all 22 pages... Very interesting... Hopefully it will help in my quest to root this, which I've custom installed in my Old '06 Range Rover Sport.

I posted a load of questions here on XDA, but in hindsight having found this thread I think hey should be here. If you follow the link you'll find pictures of the build, but, below are the specs and questions I posted:

Basic details:

Make Model: Seicane S082732

CPU: Allwinner R16 1.6Ghz QuadCore

Android: 6.0.1

RAM: 1Gb DDR3

Inand Flash: 16Gb - 12Gb available

MCU version: 5.3.19-23-30-E43101-170210

System Version: V7.3.1_20170119.162624_PH10

Screen: 8.8inch 1280x480 resolution

SD card: No

USB: Yes 2x rear

Now generally it is working fine however I have a number of smaller issues I'd like to get fixed with your help

I'll list all the issues here and hopefully work through them one by one with your help:

1. What is the USB debugging password? I've tried the usual suspects like 126, 7890, 123456, m123456 etc. For Info: Extra Settings PW is 123456 and Developer Options 7890. Solved PW for USB Debugging is "john@tw-desktop". Found that here and gave it a try and it worked :D Note: The Developer Options and Extra Settings PWs are also the same.

2. If I get the USB debug working can this HU be rooted? If so how? I've tried the KingoRoot option without success, I'll try the KingRoot apk recommended in this thread later and report back

3. I presume if it can be rooted then I can change the Boot Animation (not the Boot Logo) using the pre-installed "Boot Animation.apk"? With root access I see no problem changing the boot animation,

but is there a way to change it without root?

4. Now another problem that I have is that for both Google Now (the Feed widget not the launcher) and HERE Maps they both don't work as a message pops up stating: " Not supported in China/ in your country." is there a way to resolve this?

5. I can't get the HU to recognise the SD card installed in the 3G USB dongle, is there a way to do this as the extra storage would be useful?

6. I can't get the Easy Connected app to connect my Pixel XL running 8.0.0. It wasn't working with Android 7 either :confused: Now been issued a new version: TW01.4.3.6, dated 2017.04.01. Ill give it a go and see what happens, but it may be an issue with the Pixel as I'm not sure it supports Mirrorlink :confused:

7. When using Google Maps directly it functions as it should here in Oman, namely map and directions preview as true navigation is not offered here by Google Maps. However, when I open the map tab of Automate Car Dashboard (and AA clone) it loads and the FCs the app after a couple of seconds:confused: This doesn't happen on my Pixel or other devices. Any ideas? I've checked that Google Services etc are up to date etc.

8. And finally, I think ;), are there any custom ROMS for this type of HU?? Okay this seems to be a dead end

Would really appreciate any help, pointers you all could provide to really put the finishing touches to the project :D

Thanks in advance.

Guy
[Android Head-Units] petro_ionut:
There's a good rom with built in autorun app that works you will find it here in this topic http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=792456&view=findpost&p=60553763

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V7.3.1_20170610.110122_KED1

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There is a modded rom on 4pda with autorun that works and is a good rom: V7.3.1_20170610.110122_KED1
[Android Head-Units] mrchrister:
Totally agree with Petro, this rom works very well and has root already.

If you want to change the boot animation, enter 'Topway' into the external SD dialogue.
[Android Head-Units] dick-jones:
Hi, guys!

I made a new modded rom V7.3.2_20170801.182935_KED1.

See changes here

Thx.
[Android Head-Units] mrchrister:
Great job! Any noticable difference to 0610?
[Android Head-Units] Guyzer73:
****-jones, mrchrister and petro_ionut,

Many thanks for the posts and information :svetius:

Firstly, I think I should clarify my level of knowledge in these matters. This is the first Android car stereo I've owned and played with. I have however rooted and installed custom ROMs on various Samsung, Sony and Huawei phones and tablets, so I may need the "looooong" descriptions... Thanks for understanding :)

Now back on topic. I'm having problems getting root in the first instance, I've tried both the Kingoroot and kingroot examples and neither work :confused: Ok, I've got root using King Root & KingOroot together, now need to get SuperSU installed so I can uninstall both apps

I've checked out the RU site but that seems beyond my capabilities to get root installed... (See above)

Should I find a way is the most recent custom firmware compatible with my unit? I note you have on many occasions spoken of resolution being 1024x600, whilst mine is 1280x480 so I'm concerned that it would not work, or at least not as it should.

mrchrsister, what do you mean by

Can you explain that in a brief step by step guide please? Also please note my HU doesn't have a SD card slot, only 2 external USB sockets. Ok gave it a try and it worked :D Didn't realise you meant in the Boot Animation App :o Thank you mrchrister!

Also can you confirm that a 'standard' boot animation zip file is all that is needed once I get access? Ok confirmed this myself, standard bootanimation zip format works

Here's a couple of images of the HU in it's original form:

Here is the website for the unit for reference: http://www.rrsport.co.uk/gallery/albums/userpics/12883/normal_IMG_20170403_223250.jpg

and here of it installed in my '06 Range Rover Sport:

Many Thanks for all the support and apologies for all the newbie questions :o

Cheers

Guy
[Android Head-Units] Guyzer73:
Ok so the next problem... The HU is shown on Google Play as a China Unicom unit. EG It is register on a Chinese Telecom network, which is not the case, I'm living in Oman. Is there a way to resolve this because both Google Now and HERE maps are being blocked because they both state "Not available in China".....

Any help would be awesome.

Thanks

Guy
[Android Head-Units] alikro:
Hi,

I have issues with the Bluetooth - the settings keep diapering from the bluetooh app

Is there any new apk i can install or fix it ?
[Android Head-Units] dick-jones:
In the new firmware I did not change the equalizer and bluetooth