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[FYT Android Head Units] gustden:
Bluetooth Share Has Stopped - Roaming

I have run into a very strange bug with bluetooth on my Joying unit. I recent went on a trip where my phone was roaming onto another network.

When my phone would switch to roaming, I would get a message on my headunit "Bluetooth Share Has Stopped", and it would drop the bluetooth connection. It would reconnect and then immediately be dropped again. I tried rebooting, forgetting and re-pair, even shutting of BT tether, and it still wouldn't work. As soon as my phone was not roaming, it was working perfectly again.

I am real confused how my phone being on roaming would have any affect the bluetooth connection to the HU. Has anyone run across this issue?
[FYT Android Head Units] kampfschachtel:
who needs CDs nowadays......If yes get yourself a 80$ Pioneer CD Tuner and be happy because neither joying or Xtrons is right for you;)

Pandora, Spotify, Xiialive Pro, DAB+, Netflix, ZattooTV, Youtube, and a 500GB HD at the USB port in the glovebox is enough for lightyears of music and I can listen to whatever music or song I want when I want without handling all the scratched CDs and exactly the one I want is lying at home...murphy loves me...
[FYT Android Head Units] brian8179:
I had an Xtrons for several weeks on a 2012 Silverado. I sent it back because the 1gb of ram was not sufficient to run google app/google services . The pros of the Xtrons was the panel buttons could be set to any color, instead of just a few with the Joying. Xtrons also seemed to have better bt call quality and dialer app.

The pros of the Joying have been a much faster and useable unit because of the 2gb of ram. I can run google apps and services as well as google voice commands, and the unit is responsive. The canbus hardware/software seems to be updated compared to what I received with Xtrons...with this, I was able to have open door indications as well as backup guides that shift with steering wheel rotation. The Joying unit was supposed to retain OnStar, but I have been unable to get it to work, and Joying CS has been no help whatsoever in fixing that issue. (they had no idea what OnStar was, although their webpage states OnStar would be retained.) Above all, the members on this forum have been a huge help, and have improved this unit significantly.
[FYT Android Head Units] brian8179:
New Backup Guides

Attached are some new reverse guides I made if anyone is interested. I'm using them on a 2012 Silverado and they include a hitch guideline also that is specific to my vehicle, but you could easily edit the png's to remove that guide if you choose. All png's for the animation are included in the zip.
[FYT Android Head Units] ferni:
Thanks for this. I installed it (had to manually copy the APK in place but everything else worked in the batch file - i checked by poking around the filesystem in ssh).

When i started viper it asked for root, i granted then it warned me i had wrong busybox. It asked for Stericson's busy box to work, then said if you are sure you have installed the proper busybox then please make sure your device is properly rooted which i'm pretty sure it is (sshdriod binds to port 22 which is an easy way to tell). I installed the busy box from here: https://github.com/hvdwolf/Joying-RootAssistant

Is this one ok or do i need the one that Viper is asking for?

Also which of the 4 options in viper does the head unit use? Bluetooh, headset, phone speakers or usb/dac? I'm guessing it is headset or phone speakers?

How do i confirm it's working? Edit: The driver isn't installed... do i just install the busybox from play store?
[FYT Android Head Units] budwha:
So nobody else has this issue with steering wheel controls that stop working after starting vehicle? This is becoming a real nuisance as it happens often. I start and stop my truck numerous times throughout the day. ....sometimes I get steering wheel control sometimes I don't. Can anyone offer suggestions as to what to I should be checking?
[FYT Android Head Units] brunes:
FWIW- I agree I find this thread getting very confusing. I wish the various mods had their own threads. I also wish Joying had their own XDA forum.
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
1. launch the Viper4Android FX

2. from it's menu, the 3 horizontal small lines in the upper left corner select driver status and check it's says Enabled : Yes

3. if while you are checking the driver status the music is playing in the background it should say Processing : Yes

4. access the menu again go to settings and go to "Lock Effect Mode" and select an option, in my case it is Headset

5. Now on the Headset make all the modifications needed (set your EQ, Spectrum Expansion Viper Base), you should hear the difference, also turn on the "Master Power"
[FYT Android Head Units] bogdi1988:
Anyone know the mods? Maybe we can get a separate forum?
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
Use [MENTION=2550900]surfer63[/MENTION] to update the busybox

Link to his work : https://github.com/hvdwolf/Joying-RootAssistant
[FYT Android Head Units] akuma148:
Can you explain how you got it to work? I edited the dl1.png and dr1.png only, and then put them back in the apk, then copied it to the Joying unit and fixed the permissions. But, when I put my car into reverse, the camera doesn't turn on. I had to restore the original apk for it to work again.

Do I need to edit all the pngs? Is there a certain way you need to repack the apk?

Thanks for the help.
[FYT Android Head Units] ferni:
Thanks, that's the one i used, but viper4android fx is still giving me same error about wrong busy box. I suspect it's something else that it doesn't like? Any other ideas? My device seems to be properly rooted but is it expecting something else?

Ok found something the batch file failed to do - copy the new audio_effects.conf to /system/etc - i did it manually and driver installed fine.
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
You are welcome.

I guess you missed it but I've posted here the tiny bit modified script that I've made (because the original did not work for me) from the original work of AssassinsLament. I've tested twice and it worked for me fine.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=71918078&postcount=581
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
How do you guys deal with the white notifications tab?

You can't see a thing.... buttons, text...

Also that white band is very annoying when driving at night.

Is there an modified SystemUI.apk that corrects that?

Thank you
[FYT Android Head Units] skezza:
I don't want an 80 dollar pioneer. Xtrons units contain CD drives. People still use CD. For one, they're seriously convenient if you're in a rush and it's just there.

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So perhaps if Xtrons released a 2GB version, you'd have preferred it this unit?
[FYT Android Head Units] ferni:
I don't get that white band? Is that black player?

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Guys can i encourage everyone to email carjoying and tell them that they should fix the BT phone screen always on top issue in the next release? It really is the worst thing about this HU and the more of us that email them about more chance of them fixing it?
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
The notification bar is white and the text of the player and controls are ALSO white.

You can't use notifications from many apps because they are white on white.

Unless someone know how to modify the bar to make it black...
[FYT Android Head Units] artvoip:
Feeling of speaking with wall :)

improve the improve - lol!
[FYT Android Head Units] KamaL:
Agreed. It's the single most annoying thing in this unit. I will send a mail but I'm sure they will not make any effort.

They're "busy" releasing a useless update to 6.0.

[MENTION=3076686]gustden[/MENTION] [MENTION=2550900]surfer63[/MENTION] any chance for your help with this?
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
[MENTION=235161]ferni[/MENTION] I made an account and told them about the Bluetooth App problems. I don't have any hopes. The bluetooth app behaved like this since... forever.

Guys, please complain of the problem : while making a phone call and talking the Bluetooth app prevents you from doing anything else, home button does not work, back does not work, you can't put the BT app in the background so you can launch an app, look on the calendar, check a message... basically you CAN'T do anything else than talk and look at the Bluetooth app.
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
Maybe it would be a good idea to write here also : http://www.forum.carjoying.com/thread-842-page-6-update-joying-head-unit-app-compatibility.html

It seems that there is a guy from Joying who reads the thread and try to help
[FYT Android Head Units] KamaL:
All we need is the ability to minimize the BT screen. Force minize.

I'd even prefer it doesn't launch at all, I control calls directly from my phone, so if it stays in the background it would be even better
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
Is that Spotify?

If so: it has been reported and I think the Joying devs (whoever they are) are working on that.

If not: please write a mail to carjoying reporting "this specific app" also has the same problem.
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
Talking about Bluetooth.

Due to sound quality issues, mic quality issues, bluetooth app issues I abandoned using the Bluetooth from the Chinese units a long time ago and bought an Parrot MKi 9100 that I installed in parallel with the HU :

Advantages :

1. dual microphone system -> very good noise canceling

2. high quality mic -> very good sound quality for the other person

3. the interface is decent to good.

4. wireless buttons that you can placed anywhere, even on the steering wheel

5. you can sync 2 phones (leaving you HU free to sync with an ELN327 via BT)

Cons:

1. an extra cost along the HU

2. installation was not plug and play, you most likely need help or pay someone to install it for you

3. the voice recognition for english is very poor to almost unusable. I am not an English native speaker so this could prove to be a problem but my accent overall is pretty good. For instance I don't have issues with Google... but Google is way more advanced...

4. the amplification is decent, sound quality is good but not exactly recommended for streaming music in a high quality sound sistem... for voice is very good.

Link https://www.parrot.com/uk/car-kits/parrot-mki-9100#parrot-mki-9100-details

There are many pros and cons but I wrote a few just to give you a general idea...

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No, It's Deezer, very similar to Spotify.
[FYT Android Head Units] CadillacMike:
someone on the Jeep forum said they thought that was an issue with Android 5.1, not necessarily a Joying issue. Spotify does it and so did Google Play Music on my Joying.
[FYT Android Head Units] skezza:
Funny about the Bluetooth issue. It's exactly the same on WinCE Head Units (I've had 3, so I speak from experience). When you make a call, you simply cannot use the unit. I did discover a little hack for Erisin models, but I doubt it'll work for Android. I notice some of the later WinCE units provide a 'mini-interface'. Is the Bluetooth answer/call dialer definitely part of Android or have they shoe-horned in some WinCE rubbish like they did years ago?
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
I think I know someone with an Samsung with android 5.0.1.... I'll test and get back to you...
[FYT Android Head Units] charro2000:
Hello, any one know if i could use windows xP compuer for install the second root method of the first page.

My computer is XP but I don't want crank my radio. ;-P

Thank you very much for your patient.
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
Tested on a Galaxy S4 with 5.0.1 and the notifications looks good... picture attached.... I could not find anyone with android 5.1. but I doubt that there is a difference and this is a pretty big bug to go overlooked.
[FYT Android Head Units] thedru13:
So had an interesting turn of events. when i posted about my GPS issue i may have figured out what the problem was. I had installed a weather app that created a 4 widgets all running in the background. I removed the app and having had the gps issue since. Just thought I would update.
[FYT Android Head Units] rnabi99:
I tested this in Nova Launcher and while it does work for accessing the "Notification Access" screen, it does not give you access to the Accessibility Services screen which is what budwha and I are looking for.
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
Point us to the app please (google play store link if possible ) so we know to avoid it.

Thank you!
[FYT Android Head Units] rnabi99:
Surfer63, I have always had an issue with the AM station tuning being off by a couple of frequencies, for example AM 970 shows as 972. After reading through some forums, it appears that I may be able to fix this by swiping open a grey settings menu from the right side of the Tuner screen and choosing the correct locale (US). However, when I swipe open the menu, it is just blank - actually I think it has some text but I don't remember what it says. Do I need to go back to the stock radio screens to access the grey settings menu?
[FYT Android Head Units] brian8179:
I just opened the apk with WinZip, edited the png's, deleted old png's from zip, and used the option "add to zip" to add the updated png's and then closed WinZip. I transferred to the unit with sdcard, deleted old apk, and added new apk, then fixed permissions.

If you're backup guidelines are animated with the turning steering wheel, I think you need to edit all png's. If you have a static guide, then I believe replacing the two files you mentioned should work.

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It would have mostly been a wash between the two. Whichever one can figure out how to have a well thought out and well working dialer/good bt call quality would win my vote.
[FYT Android Head Units] lehman05:
Hi all, how do you get around the the message "Driving status, video closed"?

I get the message for any video I try and play even when the keys are only turned to accessories.
[FYT Android Head Units] poyz:
Does Netflix Offline Downloads work for anyone else with this style headunit? I previously had a JY-UN138 and Netflix Offline Downloads worked fine on that.

With this new unit, JY-UN138N2, I no longer have the option in Netflix.
[FYT Android Head Units] nk33:
install Kodi with exodus addon. probably work better than netflix
[FYT Android Head Units] ferni:
You probably have the handbrake setting wrong, check your car settings and toggle it
[FYT Android Head Units] BoboTBS:
Xposed framework

Hi all.Anyone was able to make it work xposed framework on this joying Intel units?
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
I did not even try that "from the right side".

The bottom bar is also swipable. That is where the settings are.

My mods only touched the buttons and the PS text (and the colors of course but that has nothing to do with functionality)
[FYT Android Head Units] rnabi99:
Does anyone else have an issue with bluetooth constantly disconnecting? I am on the 3/17 update.

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Cool, thanks for the tip. I was able to scroll the bottom toolbar over and find the locale setting.
[FYT Android Head Units] rnabi99:
Accessibility Services - Finally

I figured out a way to gain access to modify Accessibility Services without changing the Settings.apk. If the steps below are not enough, let me know and maybe I can post screenshots.

1. You have to be rooted and you need to download the "Secure Settings" app from the playstore.

This app is a plugin for automation apps such as Tasker or Llama.

2. Launch the Secure Settings app, go to SYSTEM+ tab and enable the SYSTEM+ Module (require root).

3. Go to the OPTIONS tab and expand System+ Actions. Make sure that Accessibility Services is enabled (green and checked).

4. If you have Tasker, create a new task (not profile) - you don't need to link it to a profile because you are just going to use the task as a toggle.

5. Add a new action and pick plugin - Secure Settings.

6. Click the pencil in tasker to edit the action which will take you into the Secure Settings app.

7. Expand the System+ Actions and choose the Accessibility Services.

8. You will then be presented with a drop-down list of all of the apps that have requested Accessibility Services access. Pick one, click the Enable button and then click the disk icon to save the action. This should take you back to Tasker.

9. You can then hit the back button once and continue adding more Secure Settings Actions for each app that you wanted to have enabled in Accessibility Services.

10. Once you are done adding, while still in the Task Edit menu you can just hit the play button to have those Actions played out, and to enable your settings.

That's it, you're done.

If you don't own Tasker, you can perform similar steps in free apps such as Llama. Let me know if you would like similar instructions for Llama, or if there are any settings that are not accessible in the Joying settings, that you want me to check for in the Secure Settings plugin.
[FYT Android Head Units] aaron19953:
Hot damn, that works!!
[FYT Android Head Units] ferni:
I purchased secure settings the other day thinking i could get it to auto turn on internet access under bluetooth settings for my paired iphone. But think i need tasker to do it? Never used it so not sure how to do it? If you could help with some simple instructions on how i could have it either auto connect when my phone connects to bluetooth and/or a toggle somewhere that i can one click enable the tickbox for my phone bluetooth setting to enable internet access?
[FYT Android Head Units] lehman05:
Thanks mate, that was it.
[FYT Android Head Units] skezza:
Which you said earlier was probably the Xtrons one?

For me BT, is very important. A lot more important than the CD, so if i do compromise, it will be on the drive.

I'm surprised that 1GB of RAM wasn't enough for you. I can imagine it killing apps earlier than on your phone but was it seriously that bad?
[FYT Android Head Units] wrx216:
android 6.0 is here ?

https://www.carjoying.com/Joying-blog/59.html
[FYT Android Head Units] doctorman:
Android 6 intel released

https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...ing-intel-head-unit-android-6-update-t3597121
[FYT Android Head Units] KamaL:
Once again no change log. So typical...
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
and it's beta....
[FYT Android Head Units] naplesbill:
They are all beta.
[FYT Android Head Units] bogdi1988:
I'd wait a bit on this until we get confirmation. Gustden was testing and said Wifi adb seemded broken.

Note: take a look here. https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...tel-head-unit-android-6-update-t3597121/page2 Looks like they missed some options in the build.prop
[FYT Android Head Units] naplesbill:
The adb wifi is easily remedied. Just waiting to see if the no kill still works
[FYT Android Head Units] bogdi1988:
Yup! As I said, I'd wait until someone tests this thing fully ;)
[FYT Android Head Units] edit:
Trying now the 6.0.1 Is like going back to 5.0.1 without the mods.... I can't live without the mods...

But I am so curious of how things develop...

I am hoping for the best !
[FYT Android Head Units] brian8179:
I would get a second opinion about the bt on the Xtrons. My bt use was very limited, but I don't recall having quality issues like with the Joying. My bt on the joying is poor imo, but useable. Calls are distorted, and riddled with crackling. Again, I don't hear many other people with this complaint on the Sofia models, so maybe mine is defective. As far as the 1gb ram on the Xtrons, it was sluggish out of the box, but unuseable after installing the Google app and play services.
[FYT Android Head Units] rnabi99:
Tasker could do that on an Android phone - or even Llama (free). Not sure about Iphone though. If you downloaded Secure Settings on your Iphone, check the COMPAT APPS tab to see what apps can be used to control the Secure Settings app.
[FYT Android Head Units] pdappcgeek:
Hey guys,

I'm going to be buying one of these..

But there's so many different versions. Can somebody tell me the best one to get?

Can anyone tell of where is the best price to buy?

I'm seeing pricing from $260 to $310 and they appear to be the same. Am I missing something?

Thanks!
[FYT Android Head Units] breezeli:
I'm getting my unit tomorrow. Which update should I do, 3/28? As said above I'll wait until today's update has been tested. Should updating be the first thing I do before I root or start adding anything?

Thanks!
[FYT Android Head Units] AssassinsLament:
As long as it's from Joying, and it's the 2GB, Intel SoFia CPU, they are pretty much all the same. It just depends on the looks and or if it's custom to your car. I have the JY-UL124N2 which is a universal double din, and I chose it because I liked the button layout more. The JY-UL135N2 is also a universal double din and is exactly the same except for the layout of buttons.
[FYT Android Head Units] pdappcgeek:
Exactly what I needed to know... Thanks!
[FYT Android Head Units] dennyhiu:
I updated mine to 6.0 version last night. As far as I can tell:

There are some differences in UI, eg: CarSettings is now CarMediaSettings.

The update will remove all application and its settings. You had to reinstall everything.

There are no obvious bugs or glitches. But I had issues with WiFi though, it disconnects sometimes.
[FYT Android Head Units] ferni:
I don't need to touch my iphone.

Here is what I have to do when i get in the car

Click Bluetooth settings (standard android bluetooth menu)

It shows my iphone already paired

Click on the cog next to my iphone

On the pop up it has one checkbox "Internet Access" - Tick that

Click OK

then it connects to the internet via my iphone via bluetooh, no need to touch iphone...

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So interestingly I installed viper4android the other day (for music) and now it seems like my BT call quality has increased.... has anyone else noticed that or am I imagining it?
[FYT Android Head Units] nexxusty:
"About Tablet".... Lol. Check settings. Youll see.

Also storage doesnt show my sd card but it is mounted.

5 mins of use found these. I think we might be in for a ride... Lol.

Naw seems good so far other than that.
[FYT Android Head Units] lehman05:
I upgraded to 6.0 today and the NAVI app has gone. Any suggestions?
[FYT Android Head Units] AssassinsLament:
It's still there for me.
[FYT Android Head Units] lehman05:
That's strange, I did do a factory reset, but I thought that only deleted aftermarket type apps.
[FYT Android Head Units] ferni:
Did you figure this out?

I've noticed that everytime i turn my car back on Viper is not enabled, i need to kill viper4android app and start it again then it kicks in.
[FYT Android Head Units] dayanandgp:
Have the same issue here...
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
A factory reset will delete apps installed from Play Google or from somewhere else, and it will delete all app data, cache, accounts, (personal) config, updates, etc.

It will leave you with a device as if it came from the factory: a fully clean ROM.