yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] ASCII27:
How do I configure an ATOTO A6? It's not Rockchip or Fly Audio, but it's also more than just a tablet?

Which option do I choose for configuration?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
One thing you can do to increase contrast would be to have a 100% Black background, instead of the default dark Gray. ie a Custom Background - just create a 100% Black 1024 x 600 (or whatever) graphic.

The other thing you can do instead (which is what I do) is to set any Icon/text you want to be higher contrast to have a Black Background, and set opacity to 100%. Help a a little -- not a lot, but every bit helps !!

As far as Reflections are concerned, in a convertible, you do not have much of an option.

When then car has a roof, pointing the HU up to point to the roof between the driver & passenger, will reflect what is up there on the inside roof.. Especially if that is dark, that will reduce a lot of the reflections.

The screen protector that comes with the HU may help to protect the screen, but so far, I have not found any protectors that do anything to significantly reduce reflections on the glass.
[Android Head-Units] herbernd:
I have installed the FCC a few days ago but now i have done something wrong and i cannot find the option to go back.

On the top right corner i have added the actual speed and set the option to show somthing which was called like "show a small map while touching"

This caused a black screen on the right side with Speed and max allowed speed value at the top.

[IMG="Screen"]https://s15.directupload.net/images/181116/d7glrs8v.png[/IMG]

How can i go back to the main Menu?

Touching the whole area does not close the window. Restart of the launcher also didn't help.

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
What SpeedFire- says in next post. :)
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
You have two options.

1) Go to All apps and find a Map shortcut. Tap on it.

2) Tap on this "black" map and select Settings icon in the left bottom corner. Then find and select Hide map.
[Android Head-Units] whitewolf8111:
Hi SpeedFire- Thank you so much for this wonderful launcher! I just discovered it about a month ago and I'm loving it and It has really helped fill in the gaps! I've tried almost all of them and this is the BEST launcher out there IMO! As soon as I get some extra money, I plan to buy the premium version too :good:

And while I'm sure you have hands full enough already, I have a couple feature requests I wanted to throw out there and I was wondering if you might be able to implement them;

-I would love the option to overlap icons and/or widgets and the ability to bring one or the other to be on top of the other. And the option to lock one or the other too.

-The other feature I would love to see is the option to swipe home pages horizontally AND/OR vertically as it's kind of awkward to swipe vertically for most people on a car head unit environment. So you could do something like go through your more commonly used home pages by swiping horizontally and then your less used pages that are accessed by swiping vertically. Or the option to have just vertical or just horizontal scrolling.

I also had a quick question too; How do you change the color of the control button icons, like the pause/play, next and previous buttons? I could swear that one of the first times I set up the launcher through the wizard, they took the same color you pick in the setup wizard, which is what I want them to do again but I can't get them to change colors other than the "buttons pressed state color" and they just stay white. I've ran the wizard over and over many times to try and get it to change the color of the buttons, but they never do? Or maybe add an "inactive state color" to those buttons as well?
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
[MENTION=4292729]SpeedFire-[/MENTION] How is the restore going -- working out I hope :)
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
This was tough. For 3 days there were almost no results. But now it looks like it will work finally
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
Congratulations -- well done .. from the reading I have done on the subject, backing up and restoring widgets is a difficult task, and many are struggling to figure out how to do it.

The good news is that it is technically possible once you have figure out how to do it :)
[Android Head-Units] bantroi:
As an update. It would be interesting an option that make the display darker at night. Like do dimly or others. My HU has to minimum brightness to high.

Enviado desde mi SM-G960F mediante Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
It is time for a first backup/restore Beta (3.135):

Backup / restore function is in the process of complete rewriting.

In this beta only LOCAL backup / restore is available:

- Ability to do local backup / restore (on/from SD card) into the folder /sdcard/FCC_Launcher_Backup/

- Backup is contained in a single "*.fccbackup" file (which is a zip archive)

- Multipule backup files can be made

- Added progress dialog for backup / restore process.

So we need to test these local backup functions for now.

Google Drive backup will be restored later.

Transfer from old backup file formats to the new *.fccbackup will be done later but it can not be 100% compatible. The best way is to create new backups.
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
GREAT news ... I will try it in the morning (when the sun comes up and it's a little warmer in the car) and report back.

I would suggest that it really is not necessary to try to make this new backup/restore system work with the old backup files.

As you say, it can not be 100% backward compatible, so it is probably a lot of work to achieve something that can never be 100% compatible, and over time will stop ever being needed at all.

I never was convinced that the old backup system restored correctly in any case, so it might be far easier and less complicated to just move on, and completely abandon the old backup system and its suspect backups.

Good to hear that the "direct to/from" Google Drive option will still be available later.

A couple of questions:

(1) Is the Radio Station database still the same, and in theory, could one now do a backup with the new system, and then replace the Radio database in the new backup with the one from an old system backup, and then restore. ?

Would save me creating all those radio stations again -- is it worth trying ?

(2) I notice that very often when FCC is loading, it will draw items on the FCC screen, and then a little later, go back and re-draw some of those items with different widget properties.

This is particularly noticeable with the Player widget.

Are we seeing the history of all the changes done to the widget, in the order that the widget was edited over time, or is this just some result of the way it draws. ?

ie When a widget is edited, is a new "later" entry put in the database to change something that was previously there, or is the original entry either edited or deleted ? Just curious about the very obvious re-draws !!
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
1. Yes. The databases are all the same. You can change ".fccbackup" extension to ".zip" and look into the structure / put your databases manually and then change it back to ".fccbackup". You will be able to restore your Radio Database.

2. I've noticed this as well and tried to identify the cause of it. According to my investigation this is because the system (AppWidgetHostView) calls getDefaultView() for all the widgets once after wake up. I don't know yet how to prevent this. Maybe I will find a workaround later. Now we need to complete backup/restore function.
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
FANTASTIC !! Just about to try this now !!!

Thanks for the insight .. 100% agree . First things first.. Was just curious, and am re-assured that you have seen it too and even started to look into it.

But it's not that important .. far more important things like backup/restore -- and the elusive Player Widget !!!
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
Initial test:

Backup did backup :)

Slight issue when adding text to backup name .. would not allow me to select Numbers, and then it seemed to not be able to delete/backspace... semi-locked up-- had to restart FCC, and then could select SAVE (with not intended backup name) . not tried a 2nd time.

Restore did restore .. ( Little scarely (The 1st time) seeing all the empty locations as it restored before the forced restart ..

Unfortunately, the Restore did not 100% restore as original.

All widgets were restored in correct locations, but their SETTINGS in some cases were incorrect.

(Cannot tell if the error was in the backup not saving the info, or the restore not using the backed-up settings)

(1) Background colors. Often set to Blue, when the original was Black (typically #000000). Foreground colors also incorrect in most cases.

Could well be CUSTOM Colors not backing up/restoring correctly ???

Note: still issue with custom HEX colors. When editing the hex color, the # is put into the edit line. This # currently needs to be deleted and just the numeric Hex entered for the color to edit & save correctly.

(2) Player widgets restored with incorrect (1st) style, instead of original one.

(3) Page Widget text set to "-" instead of original text.

(4) Player widget text size incorrect.

(5) Some Other Widgets restored with incorrect style.

Despite some incorrect parameters, it was very assuring to see that you are well on your way to having a functional Backup/restore.

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I think I have screen shots of my original (pre-backup/restore) screens.

Would it help you to have those Screen shots and the backup of those pre-backup/restore screens that did not restores incorrectly ?
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
Yes, please upload screenshots and the backup itself.
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
[MENTION=4292729]SpeedFire-[/MENTION]

Screenshots may not be EXACTLY as backup, but very close.

Restore of this backup will certainly show the differences between restored backup & original screens.

This ZIP file contains Backup done with FCC Ver 3.135 and 3 screen shots of Screens taken before the backup.

Note: This zip file is for SpeedFire- Anyone is freely able to look at it, but you are warned that it might NOT be a good idea to try to restore this backup to your system ... even if you have exactly the same Head Unit as me !!!
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
Thank you!

In my emulator it restored like this:

Looks similar to your screenshots. What settings are wrong here?
[Android Head-Units] ripper1830:
Hi.

since yesterday my front camera is running. do you think it is possible to mirror only the front camera? The X-axis mirroring of the reversing camera mirrors both cameras.

thanks for the great work
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
AMAZING .. looks correct on your end.

I think I will uninstall FCC and the re-install the latest version.

Then restore from my backup & see what happens.

Will let you know the result within the hour.

---------- Post added at 02:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:42 PM ----------

That worked ... 100% correct restore to a fresh install of FCC.

I even replaced the Radio Database in the backup file before I did this restore, and now have all my station Names and Artworks back. :)

Not sure what went wrong before, but the restore to a new Install of FCC went very well. BIG "Thank You" ... I appreciate all the hard work.

Can you accept PayPal donations.? If so, how can I make one.
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
I really happy that it works now :D

No need for this, but thank you! :cool:

Video review on YouTube however may help the Launcher.
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
Will try a Video once I get setup again.

In the meanwhole, I am Promoting FCC is my Signature on the XDA Forums :good:

Building up my screens again, now I know I can backup & Restore successfully !!! :)

Can across a slight Bug ?

Once a Page has been given a Skin, the skin cannot be deleted, only changed to another skin.

Selecting "NO Skin" does not take you to the next menu about a new page or change color, but instead immediately RESTARTS FCC, and the original Skin is still assigned to that screen.

(Can still assign a Custom skin, but not NO SKIN)
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
Feature Request

[MENTION=4292729]SpeedFire-[/MENTION]

Please could you consider adding a Delete Confirmation Pop-Up for when Items are dragged over the DELETE Icon ----- because any movement of items in the bottom right corner can often evoke an Unintended Delete, without any 2nd chances !!

If it is considered that such a Pop-up screen is "annoying", then maybe it could be turned on/off with a System Setting .. but I, for one, would ALWAYS leave it on.
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
New beta is uploaded:

- Up/down arrows for all SeekBars in widget settings

- No skin bug fix

- Confirmation dialog for widget delete
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
You are truly amazing Sir ...

The only problem is now with Google -- they take longer to make Beta updates available for download, than it takes you to actually figure out and code the updates.
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
[MENTION=4292729]SpeedFire-[/MENTION]

May be a slight BUG in the widget delete (added in latest beta)

If one opts to Cancel the delete, FCC reloads.

Is this FCC crashing and then reloading ??

Otherwise, all the changes to latest beta would appear to be functioning well. :good:
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
This Beta Forum has gone really quiet -- a good sign that the latest Beta version of FCC is working well.

Looks like most of the major issues have been resolved ... been using the latest beta for the past few days with very few issues .. none of which are a "problem" .. VERY HAPPY with FCC as it is now .
[Android Head-Units] whitewolf8111:
[MENTION=4292729]SpeedFire-[/MENTION]
[Android Head-Units] Salvo-x:
Hello,

I state that this Launcher is really spectacular.

after the last update, on my android car radio

Witson, in addition to the usual problem with the play and radio widget, I have rediscovered these problems:

- when starting, the audio of the Mp3 player does not go. to rsolve I have to restart FCC Lancher

- often the audio volume adjustment is not always regular, but skips

- when I change the player (es. from mp3 to radio) it sometimes crashes and I have to restart it

-when Google is activated the first time, FCC Launcher remains in transparency, and makes the display is problematic.
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
[MENTION=4292729]SpeedFire-[/MENTION]

Suggested additional "SAFETY" feature for FCC.

Most OEM Car Android head units display a WARNING SCREEN after Booting or coming out of sleep, to warn the Driver about the danger of getting distracted with using the head Unit during driving.

This warning stays on the Screen for a fixed length of time, or until it's "OK" button is pressed.

Would you consider adding an option to FCC to be able to "optionally" display a full screen WARNING Graphic, that timed out after a defined time (set in settings), and had an "OK" button to terminate the screen when pressed before that timeout period.

The Graphic would also be select able from user supplied graphics. **

Normally, one would select a Graphic with text about not being distracted with the Head Unit while driving (as most OEM units do), but that could be changed by the user to display startup messages for other purposes.

ie.

(a) To notify anyone attempting to drive the car that NOBODY is authorized to drive the car except the Title Holder, etc. (very useful when perusing a "Car Thief claim" vs "Unauthorized use")

(b) Notice/instructions to Car service department when leaving car to be serviced.

(c) Virtually anything else that you want the driver to be aware of, when starting the car.

(d) Any other message / image that can be put onto a Screen Size Graphics file.

An added advantage would be if the Graphics used resided in a defined FCC directory, and that selecting a different one was a quick & easy task.

** If this is something you would add, I can supply you with a generic "Warning Screen" graphic, based on what typical OEM's use. (In English as a default example)

If you really wanted FCC to be one ahead of any other Launcher with this feature, add the ability to play a user defined mp3 sound file (and display for at least the length of that sound file - unless terminated by the "OK" button).

Note: Maybe - OK button could respond to ANYWHERE on the screen , making for even more general and flexible Graphic File layout design ie The Graphic of the BUTTON would be part of the user's Graphic file, and thus customizable by user, and in effect the whole screen would be the Coded Button,= one could really press anywhere.

I believe this would really be a powerful addition, and would find a multitude of uses.
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
Not a big fan of that idea :(

Horizontal swipes are already used by Music Players to go-to next or previous song.

Is a Vertical swipe really that difficult for Page selection ? Seems to work very well for me :)

Personally, when driving, I mostly use the steering wheel buttons, for both Song next/previous, as well as Screen selection -- saves the distraction of looking at the screen, and having to hand-eye coordinate a swipe correctly.

Front seat passenger gets to Swipe !!! (and Play with FCC !!! )

FYI: Since I have gone a little overboard with so many Pages 10+ and counting, one thing I have found that helps is to have Page Numbers and the last page be a Table Of Pages. (with Go-To Page widgets for each page, with Page description text. (ie Tools, 4th Player selection, Nav Aids, Browsers etc)

The Page number, in the bottom left of each screen, is a GO-TO page widget, that goes to the Highest possible page #, so it will always be the LAST page, even if more are added before the last one.

This makes getting to any page a simple two click operation.

Since goto-last-page is also a Steering wheel Button, it's even simpler.

Click on that steering wheel button, and then select the Page you want from the Table Of pages Screen.

Gets you there far easier than swiping through numerous pages, looking for the correct one.
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
OK -- so I did not like YOUR idea, so you are going to bash mine, without even reading it correctly, or the several reason why I was requesting it.

The 1st thing I said in my request was VERY CLEARLY

Also, it clearly said "an option to enable" -- as opposed to having it as a Default, and then having to have option to disable it.

And lastly, What ENDORSEMENTS ???

I don't even see anything in your XDA signature to endorse FCC, and despite driving an expensive "540i", and having had FCC so some time, you have not even purchased the Premium version :-
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
I saw such functionality in Nova launcher but, to be honest, don't know yet how to do something similar. Probably this is a lot of work. Can you please show in which case this is really required?

Well. When I started development of FCC Car Launcher 2.0 (we are on 3.0+ now) I decided to make it a widget based launcher. One of the most important decisions was to make it a vertical launcher as opposed to the majority of horizontal launcher. This actually required a LOT of changes, which were made to the standard Google / Open source Launcher (which FCC Launcher is based on). Maybe 1 or 2 months of work (from time to time). These were hard coded changes. I didn't put functionality to switch between vertical and horizontal types of launcher during that period (I was even not sure that I could make it horizontal until the latest moment).

Why vertical:

- To keep the idea of scrolling along the shortest part of the screen (most launcher are horizontal because they are assumed to be used mostly in portrait mode). This means quicker and shorter (more safe) swipes, faster screen transitions.

- To be able to use horizontal gestures to control music playback.

- Maybe something else I don't remember right now

As a summary, probably it is now not possible to make an option to change it back to a horizontal launch er. Best workaround is probably to use Page widgets or Wheel buttons (with previous/next page actions assigned) to move between screens.

I am sure that you still can colorize Player widget icons and Icon widget icons in their settings. Doesn't it work?
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
Specifically, I don't believe there is an option to set the Color of the "Next/Previous/Pause-Play Control" in the Player Widget.

Yes, you can set it's "activated Pressed color", but the non-active color is set permanently to Bright White.

I have always considered this to be fine & optimal, as I believe that the "by design" Bright White is the best color to put up on a colored Artwork, that has a darkening mask. :)

Bright white will always be visible, no matter what the artwork is, even if the Artwork is 100% Bright white itself.

ie With a darkening mask applied to the Artwork Graphic, there is NO COLOR or pattern in the artwork that can obscure or hide the Bright White Control.

BTW Talking about COLOR, editing the color by HEX value still has the "# in the edit window" issue :)
[Android Head-Units] tebukan:
Hello there. I started using fcc Launcher now. I liked it very much and paid the fee. only the weather widget is problematic. i cant see.
[Android Head-Units] darkgano:
How can I find out which Chipset I got?
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
GOOGLE: android find chipset
[Android Head-Units] darkgano:
I mean like Rockchip or else. Not the CPU
[Android Head-Units] Scopesys:
You should be able to find it under "setting" -- "device".. or

just get CPU-Z APP which will tell you a lot more ..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cpuid.cpu_z&hl=en_US
[Android Head-Units] darkgano:
So Allwinner Cortex A7 would be my device

Which device type does I need to choose in the beginning of the setup?
[Android Head-Units] SpeedFire-:
Smartphone.

AllWinner is not fully supported yet. However I ordered a test AllWinner unit. So these devices will hopefully be supported in the future.
[Android Head-Units] Newbz99:
Just signed up to say thanks SpeedFire for an amazing Launcher. I got the paid version because it's better than most I've found.

I'm looking forward to see what you can do with the AllWinner units as I currently have a AllWinner T3, and although the profile is in Beta it's still amazing.

So I'm wondering is it possible to be able to get the outside temp reading from the car's sensor to display in the Launcher as say, a widget? Or is that too difficult as it's potentially buried in the CANBUS/HVAC? Just curious, as I'd like to be able to see that at all times like I did with the OEM unit.
[Android Head-Units] chaostan:
the map on the home screen not working. ANy work around on this?
[Android Head-Units] TT_Vert:
Ok did some testing with backup/restore and while it sort of works, the widgets are all over the place. The top is the original the restored is below it.
[Android Head-Units] jcing:
I can't load logos

¿Do we need any special format or size to load the logos? I've tried with png and jpg files but no way, I don't see the logos in my widget!! Please help