yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
You are right...

Out of the datasheet:

[MENTION=4742092]guacianiero[/MENTION]

I need to withdraw my last posting... sorry...

Sorry, but this splitter won´t work with your antenna.... I couldn´t read the description on my mobile phone.

To use this splitter you need a passive antenna, but the A3 (and most others) have an active antenna combination... as your car has.

As the A3 could be ordered with OEM DAB+ it could be possible that AUDI mounted the same antenna as with the OEM DAB+.

To verify if the antenna base is able to receive and forward these frequencies, you should visit your local AUDI dealer. He is able to have a look into the database of your car, which base has been built in.

So please try to get the needed information (may be the DAB+ cable is somewhere hidden in the dashboard....) The AUDI dealer should be able to see that in the database too.
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
No, cluster.conf file is static (DAB-Z only reads it), so if you are sure that it misses some mappings for some channels - then you can edit it manually on PC (as it is a simple text file), and then upload it back to your HU.

Just to clarify: cluster.conf is used for service following, i.e. automatic switching from one frequency to another frequency to be able to receive same station, in case there are different frequencies in use for the same station in different areas. So it will be read only if the station you currently hear gets "no signal".

Note also, that it currently works only for

non

-OMRI mode.
[Android Head-Units] guacianiero:
Perfect guys. You are truly available and thank you. As for the cluster.conf file, I confirm that it does not contain frequencies that I find receivable in my area. So I'll try to edit it via manually. For the antenna, if the one on the roof does not go well, what alternative solution can I adopt? With the glass one (this is my model https://www.rgsound.it/vm224-kit-radio-dab-universale-android-plugeplay_phonocar-id-47148.html), I often have audio blocks.

Edit: with splitter convertor can i use my original roof antenna

https://www.amazon.it/Eightwood-autoradio-amplificatore-adattatore-Blaupunkt/dp/B07779Y738/ref=sr_1_22_sspa?dchild=1&hvadid=80676697963680&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvqmt=b&keywords=antenna+dab+adattatore&qid=1591112942&sr=8-22-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyMTMwSUZXTU9WUk4wJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjEyNjMxQjZXRFhaM0hFSjA4JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3MDU2MjIyODVXS1FYUE1QSE8md2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
again - don't touch it, it won't help you to receive stations that your adapter cannot receive. It is not the list of stations that can be received locally. It is used ONLY if you move from one area to other (e.g. while you are driving from area transmitting RAI on 12A to area transmitting RAI on 12B or 12C or 12D https://www.worlddab.org/countries/italy/multiplexes) for automatic switching to same station in another band/frequency.

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pls read today's posts from me and [MENTION=2534110]rigattoni[/MENTION] above - those contain all information you need.
[Android Head-Units] stesofeu:
But if the antenna has just the DIN plug without any power cable, is it possible to use any radio antenna as a FM/AM/DAB combi antenna?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
No not common (mostly not), because the antenna amplifier in the antenna base is nearly always energized by the radio itself, which is called "phantom powered". Most amps in the base filter high frequencies to get rid of bad signals influencing the FM/AM reception. It always depends on the antenna base which is mounted. This needs to be checked. A good workshop should have some test tools (receiver) to see if these frequencies are filtered out or not.
[Android Head-Units] typos1:
As long as there isnt an antenna amplifier anywhere else in the vehicle.
[Android Head-Units] DrRobin:
Hi Zoulou,

I have a problem with a Xtrons DAB USB stick, it started to not find any stations, but if I disconnected it and re-connected it, it generally worked okay. I have two, the other didn't seem to do this.

Now one stick will not find any stations at all, but the interface works and is found by DAB-z. I think the stick has a fault, but here is the strange thing, if I change it to OMRI and then change it back, it starts working again, that is until the power is lost.

Does DAB-z program the stick with settings which are then retained by the stick and only get refreshed when something changes? Perhaps my stick is not retaining the settings? I am not sure if there is a setting or mod to write the settings every time?

Xtrons are refusing to replace or repair the stick, they say the warranty is only 3 months. I don't think that is legal in the UK (Sale of Goods Act 1979 & Consumer Act 2015) but to get anywhere with them I might have to go to court.

I am not sure if there is anything you can suggest? I will not be buying anything Xtrons again and will buy a replacement stick from another manufacturer if this one cannot be fixed/replaced.

Any recommendations for good DAB USB sticks are most welcome.
[Android Head-Units] royalhawk2002:
I recently bought one of this, to replace my faulty Xtrons (even if I have finally repaired it):

https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B078PF4N77/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I can say that sensitivity and signal stability are much better than Xtrons.

Hope it helps.
[Android Head-Units] DrRobin:
That is great, thanks RoyalHawk.

Grazie

Robin
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
[MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION]

another 2 logs after crashes - this time without timeshifting. Happens seldom, when switching stations very often (every second :) i made some experiments with logos, and DAB-Z crashed after ~20 station switches in ~1 minute).
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Same as with your logs in Post #2721 also these logs don't contain any useful information for me. Out of a sudden the app crashes in some Android system library with no help to understand why. Sorry.
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
Any comment on my previous logs in post https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=82672319&postcount=2771 (with activated timeshift)?
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Sorry no. I would have mentioned it above, if there was anything to comment.
[Android Head-Units] fedor1:
Just wanted to let you know, it works absolutely fine with my Xtrons Headunit with Hal9K Mod and the NEOTONE DRB-100X DAB+ Box
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
[MENTION=7968538]ranseyer[/MENTION]: Not sure if this is still a topic for you... you could use the Ubiquity Music Widget from Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jackthakar.musicwidget).

This widget uses the MediaSession provided by DAB-Z to switch back/forth in the station list and play/pause DAB-Z. The latter is what you apparently want.
[Android Head-Units] NogenLunde:
[MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION] Just a thought: We already have the option to automatically pause DAB-Z when another app starts playing. Could the same pausing be activated when we press the active station again?
[Android Head-Units] NogenLunde:
Long press Record button, could that display the Rec folder in the default file manager?
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
I tried, but there seems to be no reliable and generic way to launch a file browser app and force it to show a specific folder. All my attempts ended in the file browser showing "recent" files, but not DAB/rec folder.
[Android Head-Units] surfer63:
Did you try something like

public void openFolder(){
Intent intent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_GET_CONTENT);
Uri uri = Uri.parse(Environment.getExternalStorageDirectory().getPath()
+ File.separator + "myFolder" + File.separator);
intent.setDataAndType(uri, "text/csv");
startActivity(Intent.createChooser(intent, "Open folder"));
}

This is a standard piece of code from android developers. You can also use "*/*" instead of text/csv if the recordings are not a registered mime type.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
yes, of course ;) stackoverflow is full of such sample code snippets...
[Android Head-Units] NogenLunde:
Could something like this work?

StartAndroidActivity(com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander,android.intent.action.MAIN,,content:///storage/emulated/0/DAB/rec)
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
I have not tried if Total Commander would allow for this to work. Even if it did, I would not consider to integrate this because it is not a generic solution.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
To be honest, I even don´t see any real need to have it in DAB-Z.
[Android Head-Units] NogenLunde:
TC is just an example, i suppose this should work with any file browser? If this code do work, all you need to do is find the default file browser, or ask the user.

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We have a recording button, but nowhere to find where the recorded files are saved.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
A proper Music App would automatically find the files. On MTCx devices this mostly works with their stock Music app, on FYT or SYU firmwares typically not. On mobile phones that I tested, it works like a charm.
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
[MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION]

small glitch: when i set DAB-Z on pause (with button in launcher), and navigation app says anything, then after that DAB-Z starts to play. Yes, in DAB-Z ducking is active, but it seems that it mixes VolDown after stealing focus and setting it to pause explicitly. In first case (VolDown) it should resume as soon as navigation app stops to talk (and DAB-Z does this correctly), but in second case (set to pause) it shouldn't resume playing until i set it to Play (and it shouldn't react on any audio focus change).
[Android Head-Units] NogenLunde:
I understand that it is a challenge to make a generic solution that works across different units, and your time resources should not be allocated to such a small functionality improvement, when it turns out to be more time consuming than anticipated.

Anyway, I implemented this functionality with Tasker: When you hit the red recording button to stop recording, Tasker intercepts "dabplayer recording:false" in logcat, and displays a popup for 3 seconds with this message (see screenshot):

---

What do you want to do with your recording?

Tap to view in file manager

Long tap to play

---
[Android Head-Units] Salvo-x:
Hello realzoulou

after the last update in OMRI mode I have no audio, while no problem if the OMRI function is not activated, how can I solve this problem?
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Is this with all stations or only with some? Can you give examples of affected exact station names, preferably even Ensemble ID and Service ID.
[Android Head-Units] Salvo-x:
this is with all the stations, my area and Italy, the Lombardy region, the signal is full, but without audio, no problem if I disable OMRI mode
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
I would need several "raw recordings" of different stations in order to analyse, what I seem to have broken.

Post #2605 contains the steps in order to create raw recordings

1. Developer Menu (hidden by default)

Tap 7 times on Version number in Settings->Info until you see "You are developer!". Then close and reopen Settings and an additional menu "Developer Menu" appears.

2. Developer Menu -> OMRI raw data recording: When activated and app is restarted: DAB-Z records the raw DAB data from the current station into a file (~32 MB per hour).

example filename: DAB/rec/dab_2020-03-27_23-45-43_labelunknown_1162_dc1a.raw

3. Whith OMRI raw data recording option enabled, select a station, wait ~10 sec, select next station, wait again, etc... Repeat this for 5-6 stations. Then disable the option and close DAB-Z

4. Please get the DAB/rec/dab_...raw files from your unit and send to me, e.g. to zoulourns@gmail.com or via a link to a Dropbox/Google Drive.
[Android Head-Units] NogenLunde:
When donating, is there any benefit of doing that from DAB-Z compared to from this page? And is it possible to donate in EUR ...?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
The benefit to donate is, that realzoulou can buy some coffee, beer or chocolate to keep fit on long scripting sessions or buy extra test units ;)

...and yes, you can also donate in EUR.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
The link in the app and the link in this forum point actually to the same PayPal link. So does not make a difference.
[Android Head-Units] okij:
Hi [MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION], since it's been a week since your post on the FCC thread: Might I ask you to make an intermediate release with this fix? :fingers-crossed:
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
It's on it's way since a few days... I hope it becomes available tomorrow.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
DAB-Z release 1.8.90

DAB-Z release 1.8.90

Change log:

New

* User can select background image from Android Gallery.

Bugfixes

* When other apps (like FCC) send the key code for PLAY, DAB-Z brought itself to foreground

Change

* OMRI: Send Artist and Title (if supported by station) via Notification instead of the full DLS text

Known issues

* OMRI: Sometimes no audio, especially with stations using old DAB standard (MPEG), but also randomly with DAB+ (AAC) stations

* OMRI: After station scan, stations may be missing, which appear properly in non-OMRI mode.

* Non-OMRI: Randomly crashes while parsing data from DAB USB adapter
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Nice work!

Just now the background can be adapted to the main screen. Looks awesome!

Issue in combination with FCC is fixed.
[Android Head-Units] okij:
Also from me a big "thank you"! :good:

Great! :cool: Thanks a lot for taking this suggestion!

I was really waiting for this fix. :victory:

This it a nice new feature, but please make this optional.

I observed e.g. on WDR2 that the last artist and title was still shown in FCC widget throughout a whole news broadcast, whereas DAB-Z in full screen already showed other RDS infos.

So there should be a switch for the previous (in some circumstances better) behaviour.
[Android Head-Units] VBA_Dev:
Thanks for the update [MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION] ? hope you are keeping well given the current state of the world.

I’m not wanting to add any pressure, but interested to know if you have managed to find out anything around the omri missing audio bug? Or if there anything else any of us can help you with?
[Android Head-Units] VBA_Dev:
Dupe post
[Android Head-Units] okij:
Distribution of RDS infos broken in latest version

Just to confirm this after observing it again: Currently the last artist and title is shown in the widget until the next artist+title update is sent, i.e. only at start of the next song.

All other useful RDS infos - like during news, ads or word contributions - are omitted in the widget. :(

Could you please fix this rather sooner than later and preferably also add a switch so the user can set how the RDS / artist+title infos are being distributed via media intents?

Everything else is really great in the latest version. :)
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
[MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION]

short report on new version:

1. How to set BG image? i settings-layout i can set the checkbox "use background image" and after that under that setting string "----" appears. I see no way to chaange/set bg image. Do i miss smth?

2. as [MENTION=4916555]okij[/MENTION] already reported, there is smth wrong with Title-Artist from DLS: after tuning to any station in next several seconds the title/artist will be set in notification window. so far so good. Then i tried to select same station again; it leads to no interruption in audio (great!), but suddenly both artist and title in notification are set to tltle (same string), and whole DLS string disappears from DAB-Z GUI. even after song change there is no change at all. So the only way to get DLS again is to change station.
[Android Head-Units] kare_meesner:
is here someone from near munich?

maybe someone could test station m94.5?

it's my favorite station and since the last update I think I have no more stereo, sound only on right side of the car

sorry, I've not yet managed to send a logcat
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
1. Title+Artist vs full DLS text

Will add a Setting to switch to old variant

2. On selecting same station, title/artist/DLS disappears. This is a bug, yes. It is in since ages.

3. No audio

No real update. My requests for new raw recordings are not answered. I know it's a complex procedure, but this is the only way for me to analyse. The raw recordings that I have already did not give me any hint what could be the root cause.

4. Background image

When selecting the checkbox, the Android Gallery app should come up and allow to select an image. I have not tested with Joying 6.0.1 Android. Will do when I find time. Currently I am too busy with normal work.
[Android Head-Units] okij:
Thanks! :)

Could you also fix the new variant, i.e. show also DLS texts which are no Title+Artist info?

As I reported, normal DLS texts are not shown in the new variant, so Title+Artist info is shown longer than the title is playing and other text updates are missing.

Actually the new variant is a good alternative to the old one, but this bug is bugging. ;)
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
How precise the Title/Artist matches with what you actually hear, fully depends on the broadcasting station. Some have a lag of only a few seconds, for some it takes half a minute.
[Android Head-Units] okij:
No, that's not the problem.

With the new variant, only Title+Artist infos are shown, while all other DLS texts (like short news feeds, football results and so on) are missing!

Only because of this misbehaviour, Title+Artist infos are shown for too long, because the DSL texts that are sent after the music title is over (while e.g. already some news are being broadcast) are missing and the obsolete Title+Artist info is still shown instead.

Did you get now what I mean?
[Android Head-Units] dom001:
Is there a chance to implement a more detailed signal quality level within OMRI-Mode than these 5 bars? Maybe it could be only switchable in dev mode and shown on the second info screen (normally there is just a text like Signal Quality: Best). Maybe an error correction rate or similar for direct comparison on the same location is possible?

cause: I like to find out, what antenna is the best for DAB (on serverel transponders) and/or retrim it. Or maybe you can also use it to easily find out what indoor position is more efficent for receiving.

And a second feature request: Sometimes it would be great to have a history, which titles/artists was played the last hour of hearing. A simple list (maybe on a fourth switch screen) with the last played songs (maybe with timestamp) would be nice.

Thanks again for developing and improving this great app,

Dominik
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
OMRI has currently no interface to get a more detailed info on the signal strength than the 5 levels (and no signal). That's why my app cannot show this. I suggest you switch to legacy mode for your measurements.

I considered showing a history of old DLS texts, but so far did not think that it would be of much use for people. But now you ask... Let me see...
[Android Head-Units] Steueric:
I have Export the station list, but i did not find any program to open it in my win10 computer. How can I edit the list.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
The export is actually a zip file. But the content in there is not meant to be changed by users. Not sure what you want to accomplish, but better don't change the export. I cannot give any guarantee that it could be reimported.
[Android Head-Units] okij:
[MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION]: Thanks a lot for today's update with the fix for artist / title / DLS text notifications! :highfive:
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
DAB-Z release 1.8.91

Change log:

New

* Settings/General: Added option "Notification content" to select what is sent to the Notification:

Enabled= If broadcasted by station, use Artist+Title for Notification, else use Station name + DLS text

Disabled: Always only use Station name + DLS text

Bugfixes

* Background selection not working on Joying's Android 6

* Artist/Title not cleared from Notification when song no longer running, e.g. during news

Known issues

* OMRI: Sometimes no audio, especially with stations using old DAB standard (MPEG), but also randomly with DAB+ (AAC) stations

* OMRI: After station scan, stations may be missing, which appear properly in non-OMRI mode.

* Non-OMRI: Randomly crashes while parsing data from DAB USB adapter
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
[MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION]

i can confirm, that background selection works now on Android 6/Joying - thanks!
[Android Head-Units] madmarcolino:
Hi I use a lot of Dab-Z on my Dasaita Max 10 device, with Android 10, last night I made the update as it was released on the PlayStore, and suddenly the application went into a loop looking continuously and unable to find the signal and not even starting to listen to the radio ...

Please update the application and solve the problem in order to solve .... thanks.

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Hi I use a lot of Dab-Z on my Dasaita Max 10 device, with Android 10, last night I made the update as it was released on the PlayStore, and suddenly the application went into a loop looking continuously and unable to find the signal and not even starting to listen to the radio ...

Please update the application and solve the problem in order to solve .... thanks.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
You just need to restart the unit to get this fixed. Happens from time to time, but only after an update as I could see.

Other possibility is to just delete the app out of the recent apps and start it again. Seems that DAB-Z is not able to get the stream from the USB in this case.
[Android Head-Units] miticu81:
hi, how to clear splash screen every time i start? being a new user I cannot post screenshot
[Android Head-Units] NogenLunde:
Options for what to do when other app starts playing, could we have an alternative for "do nothing"? DAB-Z is pausing when I receive mail and sms, and the only other option is to exit. For this new option to be useful DAB-Z should respect pause signal from the Android system when Phone is launched (incoming or outgoing call), like the built-in media apps do. But that is perhaps difficult to implement?
[Android Head-Units] ministerbeel:
Dear forum.

I am from the Netherlands.

Since a couple of days i can not recieve any NPO broadcast anymore. Anyone a idee why?

I installed the app again from scratch but it is no good.
[Android Head-Units] giant53:
That is right! Since some weeks the reception of NPO channels in OMRI mode is not possible anymore. They even don't show up in a re-scan. Only in non-OMRI mode the NPO channels show up, but the receprion is a lot worse than before. I think NPO have "improved" their system. :(
[Android Head-Units] Tiemen_Hendriks:
Same thing here, with Omri switched off still npo reception.

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[Android Head-Units] typos1:
OMG, just looking at an Xtrons stereo on Aliexpress and I saw the attached picture of DAB-Z app ! Have you done a deal with them [MENTION=7838245]realzoulou[/MENTION] ?!