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[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] bishmaster5000:
Has anyone gotten their Note 8 working with a Gear S2 or Gear S3's built in weather widget? I thought it was my Gear S2 messing up, but reading through reviews on the Samsung app store it appears to be a Note 8 problem. I tried a few suggestions I saw on much older devices but none of them worked (I didn't try a full phone reset but I did factory reset the watch twice).
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] pcriz:
I just checked mine and it's working fine. I'm looking at it on my watch right now. It wasn't working before on my pixel.
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] harveydent:
My GS2 is 100% ok with my note 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] iom_jack:
SG3 working fine in my note 8
[Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions and Answers] henklbr:
No probs on my Gear S3:
[Android Software Development] Pankaj Rai:
In this tutorial we are going to learn how to add app shortcut to android app( like iphone’s 3d touch).

Into your app from scratch using android studio.

Requirements

-working Brain

-android studio /eclipse

-basic knowledge of android programming(not Required :-p )

lets get started

Step -1

Add this in androidmanifest.xml

<meta-data
android:name="android.app.shortcuts"
android:resource="@xml/shortcuts" />

After this

<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />

<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>

It should look like this after adding the code

<activity
android:name=".MainActivity"
android:theme="@style/AppTheme.NoActionBar">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.intent.action.MAIN" />
<category android:name="android.intent.category.LAUNCHER" />
</intent-filter>
<meta-data
android:name="android.app.shortcuts"
android:resource="@xml/shortcuts" />
</activity>

Now Create New XML file inside res/xml/ (if there is no folder names xml then create one )

Name the file as shortcuts.xml

and paste this inside

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<shortcuts xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
<shortcut
android:shortcutId="myshortcut"
android:enabled="true"
android:icon="@drawable/shortcut"
android:shortcutShortLabel="@string/my_shortcut"
android:shortcutLongLabel="@string/ my_shortcut "
android:shortcutDisabledMessage="@string/ my_shortcut _disabled">
<intent
android:action="android.intent.action.VIEW"
android:targetPackage="YourPackageName" for example com.pankaj.rai
android:targetClass="YourActivityName"/> for example com.pankaj.rai.mainactivity
<categories android:name="android.shortcut.conversation"/>
</shortcut>
</shortcuts>

Add this value to res/value/strings.xml

<string name="my_shortcut">Your shortcut name</string>
<string name="my_shortcut_disabled">shortcut is disabled</string>

Add icon in res/drawable

Name it shortcut

And it should look like this

Shortcut.png

There you go guys now you have 3 shortcut in you app.

Result

Ps: 3D touch/app shortcut will only work in android 7.X.X or above

if you have any doubt about this tutorial please let me know

source:developer.android.com
[Android Software Development] Pankaj Rai:
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[Android Head-Units] jeffc83:
Thanks for starting this here. (same member name for me at Bimmerforums) I'll start with the original link - http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1374452&page=19

--------------------------------

Found a few launchers that might work better:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...rwebguru&hl=en

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...ncher.motorcar

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...es.carlauncher

Trying at least one over the weekend myself as there is practically no use for the stock launcher after removing the Stock Browser, Altered AVIN Music App and Altered AVIN Video Apps. (crashes HOME launcher when selecting now)

Too simplified for me but this might work well for others: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...nus.launchertv

SetCPU works (with root) to change governors - set to INTERACTIVE by default
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Thanks for coming over bud.

Have you experienced any issues with the governors thus far, besides a potential overheating that you mentioned back in F30post?
[Android Head-Units] jeffc83:
No issues to report with any of them and I did see a performance boost when set to PERFORMANCE since it keeps it maxed out all the time. My next step is to set it on boot to: OnDemand -> Min CPU 450mhz and Max CPU 1200. I also want to try and UNDERCLOCK it to see if that helps any. I would then go back to Interactive -> Min CPU 125mhz and Max 1000. On the commute home, I am planning on trying one new launcher and setting that CPU to option 1.
[Android Head-Units] grbspecb:
Interested in how the new launcher's work. Also if there is a way to intercept the CAN bus buttons.
[Android Head-Units] jeffc83:
I installed AG Launcher and this was a pic while driving. Since then, I have customized it to launch what the hell I want lol. I'll grab more pics tomorrow and might even try another!

https://1drv.ms/i/s!AkHKmnTUFIO1g5E7iZgHVqcobfpZfA
[Android Head-Units] daxtor:
Coming over from BimmerPost as well to talk about Android specific topics. How do you physically connect to the screen to start root? Did you guys use a laptop to do that?
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
No laptop needed for this unit. KingRoot is able to root it through its app. Then use SuperSume to remove KingRoot since it's bloated with adware.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Was warm today and the Android aide of the unit just **** the bed. Said no signal on the screen after using it for about a minute. Luckily the OEM side was fine. Not a happy camper.

Once I got to my destination and started car again, everything seemed to work fine.
[Android Head-Units] daxtor:
My screen died completely today: it got stuck with the BMW logo and won't boot up properly. I contacted Avin nd was given a newer ROM dated August and instruction to reflash it using the SD card. I am now able to use it again. Let's see how long it will stay running this time and hope the new ROM is more stable.
[Android Head-Units] Firefly1337:
Also check out this thread: https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...usa-bmw-android-4-4-2-multimedia-nav-t3489042

I stumbled upon this and was very interested. Even more when you guys started rooting it. Not trying to be rude, but unfortunately this just seems to be old, outdated and slow consumer grade hardware.

Another question I'm asking myself: Where is the difference between one of these random chinese headunits and this avinusa model? Seems to me they are just reselling for a higher price.

I was really excited for this to work because I have the old CHAMP2 headunit but seeing the thread linked above the aspect ratio is completely off.

Anyway, I basically just wanted to give you guys the link to the thread and wish you the best of luck to make something useful out of this :)
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Do you mind sharing a link to the ROM that Avin passed along? Can you take a picture of what you have in the system info screen (where the build numbers are, etc)?
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Waze was completely unbearable last night. Had to use Google Maps instead which worked without a problem...Seems to be luck of the draw with this thing.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Thanks for the link to the thread buddy! I agree that this is most likely outdated consumer grade hardware. Besides the brand name and "support", I doubt there is a difference been the no name units. I mean the interfaces basically look the exact same.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
We might as well start documenting the MCU, OS, and APP versions that are floating around. Looks like AVIN send updates adhoc to people who are having issues instead of having a centralized update server.

Mine:

MCU: 0120aJLY-NBT-

OS: 3.0.36+ Mon Dec 19 16:58:22 CST 2016

APP: 20170711-Ver1.0.0.0001_foreign_a
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
I basically replaced the launcher today with one that is more customizable. Can't post links yet, but it's FCC Car Launcher on Play Store. Disabled Several system services and such. Also dumped the build.prop file, it is edited in the first post.
[Android Head-Units] grbspecb:
anything we can do somehow to keep this thing from going into 24 hour time drives me crazy.
[Android Head-Units] daxtor:
I can't post link as I am a new user as well, but you can go to google drive using this:

drive.google.com/file/d/0B5csZBhSUqg2eEw4S05FSWVQMDg/view?usp=sharing

I have attached a picture of the build info.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Thanks for the file. Just updated mine. Can confirm it breaks root. EDIT: KingRoot/SuperSume process works fine in order to restore root.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
I disabled the EZ Browser (the AirPlay/Mirroring App) in the system as well since i never used the functionality, would pop up randomly, and unneeded resource drain.
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
What a sound difference, great suggestion! I recommend. GPS and iDrive controller issues are all that are remaining for me
[Android Head-Units] eddamoo:
Hi all, i had a unit direct from China which came with a cracked copy of Sygic Car Navigation 14.0 (tut tut). I liked it, so i removed it and bought the premium version. My problem is that any settings i change in the app don't get persisted anymore - it worked just fine in the cracked version. So when i let the car stand for a few hours and come back, all my settings have disappeared and its back to standard (with all the annoying welcome popups).

I've seen in the sygic sdk guide they have a settings.ini which stores configuration, but this never seems to get updated.

Anyone got any ideas please?
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
So now more often my GPS seems broken. It's not just like it takes forever to get a GPS fix and also shows me offset from the street for around like 6 meters or so. I'm usually driving through blocks instead of streets, or it is just rerouting the whole time I'm driving. Also dometimes it freezes in location that doesn't match the current location.

This is getting soooooooooooo frustrating....
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
As i see it that is an issue of bad signal.

try rerouting your gps antenna , or put it for testing purposes on top of your dashboard and make go to some routes that you usually go and see if there is any difference . Also download from playstore an app GPSFix to see how many satellites the gps antenna locks. Do this before antenna re positioning just to have a reference before and after. You will solve your problem i think.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
I've done tests with GPS status.

The car shows 7/9 fix/sats while my phone shows 16/16.

Quite a difference
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
This is from a bad antenna i think.

i use an aftermarket antenna from Adafruit if i remember correctly
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
I use the one included in Avin (it is supposed to work) Relocating it may be a solution, but I have no idea how to open the dash panels to do it. I had the device installed in car radio store in January. Is there any guide for opening it?

I know I can search in Google but it is just in case you've already done that and have a good one. I'm not such a car savvy.
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
It is working but not as an aftermarket does.

Sorry but i do not know how to relocate it in your car.

my car is a BMW E 60 and is very easy to relocate it . I your car you must find a way.

In any case the best option is to position the antenna after the windshield with clear view of the sky for optimal performance. If your antenna is in the panels you have the reason why isn`t functioning as it should.
[Android Head-Units] almi88:
Hi guys, I'm having issues with the reverse camera on this unit (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/8-8...32841272377.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.eTjusJ) . When I put the car in R nothing shows up on the screen. I got + from the reverse light all the way to the pink wire behind the unit which says "Back" and the RCA connector is in place. If i connect it as a front facing camera and enter DVR, it works only when the car is off, if I start the engine, the image flickers and I get "No signal". Could anyone give me a hint? Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Thank you
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
Try in camera settings the 360 mode.
[Android Head-Units] eddamoo:
I had the same issue. It was caused by the antenna being to choose to the unit. Must've been interference. I tried a different antenna but it's no better. I now have my GPS next to a dash cam and it's far far better
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
I might try this as this is my second issue with the GPS. Before I couldn't get a signal at all. I used a root explorer and looked at system/etc/gpshal.conf and added below TTY_BAUD=9600:

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
[Android Head-Units] almi88:
I did this and now the interface with camera and radar shows up when I put the car in R. The only thing I have to sort out now is to get the camera working with the engine turned on. I believe it doesn't get enough voltage from the reverse light, so I will try first to get power supply from the Camera + wire that comes out of the unit, if that doesn't work, I'll try with a relay and get power directly from the battery.
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
What version of supersume did you use? I have tried 3 different versions and unable to remove the king root. It did install SU but king root is still present.
[Android Head-Units] Haui84:
Buttons override

I am more or less satisfied with my avin unit.

But i have one big problem. After i define a navi-app in the navigation settings in avin, my navigation button from the car don´t work normal anymore. When i press the navigation button in my car (short), it doesn´t activate my BMW Navigationsystem like before. Now it starts the app, what i define in avin for navigation. Did someone know how to get the original settings back?

The same happens, when i activate the speech commands, i hear the voice, but at the same time the navigation app pops up...
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Hey I filmed a tutorial on how to set up headhunt reloaded in order to get android auto to work wirelessly

[YOUTUBE]https://youtu.be/eycPp2cPRWY[/YOUTUBE]

hxxps://youtu.be/eycPp2cPRWY here is the link in case it stops working
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
I don't use Android auto, but thanks for taking the time to post a video!
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Hi

Thanks for the video. I did all the steps and it worked.

Even though it's is useless, lag makes Android auto unusable because the delay on the location can make you miss your turn.

Hope we can get at least Android 5.0 or a working port of Android auto. Also the image stretches to fit the screen with low res output

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] nobu5552:
Android7.1

Although it is not AVIN, Android 7.1 RAM 2 G finally was sold. I would like to purchase and try it! I wonder if Wi-Fi or GPS problems are solved ...
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Link?
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Hmmm.... There was one individual that suggested disabling a bunch of the stock google apps like gmail to speed the tablet up but I had no problems with maps with headunit reloaded how new is your phone?
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
It's a Samsung s8+ running Oreo.
[Android Head-Units] nobu5552:
For the newcomer, I could not paste the link .... I will purchase it on a pillar and try it!
[Android Head-Units] rile044:
Hey guys,

I am having issues on my unit with the clock itself. I have set the setting to "Original Time" and as far as I understood, it should take over the time from the car and it should be the same as on the dashboard but it isn't or even better to say - 1 out of 10 times when I turn on the car, the clock shows time correctly and all other times it just shows something stupid/random. I also tried selecting GPS time but it also does not sync with GPS. Has anybody else had this issue?

It is causing a lot of problems like applications that rely on the time like Twilight.
[Android Head-Units] plikmuny:
Is there a gps.conf for this device? I am trying to improve the satellite lock time. But unfortunately it is 5 min for me....

Any help?

---------- Post added at 10:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 PM ----------

Is there a gps.conf for this device? I am trying to improve the satellite lock time. But unfortunately it is 5 min for me....

Any help?
[Android Head-Units] Zurganok:
Auto brightness

I love my AvinUsa unit, all except 2 things i hope to get help with,

The first most important thing is Auto dimming of the screen when lights are on, anyone here who knows how to disable that code or any other way?

Its not dimmed by android, its dimmed by the unit or the launcher i think.

The other is simply having spotify app starting up when pushing Music tile. (Prob an update for this later on)
[Android Head-Units] Mr. G.:
Had same issue, Your problem might be power source that comes from reverse light. In my case connecting to tail lighter socket fixed it.

Issues with GPS were fixed by connecting to OEM Antenna, I'm not using OEM Nav anyways. Using provided external GPS antenna that was installed inside car behind head unit was getting connection after 5-10 min when checking in Cronus, when using OEM Antenna it's connected straight away when starting app.

It's the blue connection on behind CCC unit, use FAKRA to SMA cable to connect to Android Head unit.
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
Can you please provide a photo of the GPS TEST app with the BMW OEM antenna to see the differences from the AVIN antenna. I have installed an external antenna into the shark fin but is very easy to install the OEM antenna if the results are better but i would like to check it before i install it.
[Android Head-Units] beeee83:
MCU File?

hi,

Can somebody supply the latest MCU file? Anis there somebody who has succesfully updated their MCU Firmware?

I have an issue with display colors in original idrive menu, i have a 2013 F11 which had a stock 10 inch display + NBT. The Android screen has this MCU file;

MCU current: 4151aLZHBMWHW1170428[BMW-0223-170428

Thanks in advance.

Bart
[Android Head-Units] Mr. G.:
Sure, I can't post Links/images due to >10 post limit. Just change xx to tt from below links.

hxxps://1drv.ms/u/s!Au90d3dWqNuvtUuw2x2iM5XJ_8D6

hxxps://1drv.ms/u/s!Au90d3dWqNuvtUyRK3dyvaoe1hPh
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
Thanks a lot for your quick response.

As I see by your results mine with the external antenna into the shark fin are better so no need to do any modification.

I will stick to my configuration for now !!!

Again thank you very much !!!
[Android Head-Units] big_lilo:
Hey guys,

anyone figure out how to get to the ANDROID Bluetooth menu?? Would love to connect to my OBDII BT Adapter so I can use torque and aventually MHD monitor will be releasing a BT module

Spotify is very spotty when using steering wheel controls to change tracks to0 for me :( I would say 85% of the time it doesn't work.

so frustrated with this thing and how they've locked it down so much :( I just want RAW Android
[Android Head-Units] Mr. G.:
You need to use OBDII Wifi adapter, BT adapter is not supported.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p1A0hQ8feMlLvxeGKjR_88s-1xw3K9xh/view

Haven't tried yet, but will tonight. 4/10/18 AVIN. Enjoy.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Anything interesting about this update?
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
"Feels" more stable. Bigger in size, didn't version number. That's all I've noticed.
[Android Head-Units] Mr. G.:
Thanks for update [MENTION=8556982]CleanKM[/MENTION]

Is it possible to perform factory reset? I did reset from settings menu but it doesn't reset configuration from factory settings where you choose car model etc.
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
Anybody have any luck with viper4android and the stock music player? When I am running the music player in the foreground it disables viper4android but works flawlessly in any other app (or when running the music player in the background). Anybody have similar experiences or workarounds?

Also my steering wheel buttons only work in Spotify after I started the stock music player and kill the app. Any solutions to this?
[Android Head-Units] Sergio_guada:
Hi, I have EW960A that is equal to avin usa (or so I think). I want to update to latest firmware and last CMU.

I found in this forum the latest firmware, but I can not find the latest CMU with ID6 which is my goal. My car is a bmw F34 professional radio with BT and USB only.
[Android Head-Units] dynasmyte:
Hey guys,

1. Could someone tell me where I could download updates for this unit, I have the 10.25" f10 model? I could provide versions if necessary.

It's laggy..

2. Is there a way to connect the avin Bluetooth to the OEM BMW Bluetooth, the sound with aux sucks really hard, so when I could use the avin as a media centre for the OEM side it would fix this problem.

Or does anyone has a workaround for this? Maybe using the avin as a media centre and stream music over WiFi to the phone and from the phone to the OEM Bluetooth?

3. It's not possible to hear music with the OEM Bluetooth while navigate with the avin Google maps with working announcements, correct?

4. My idrive does not work on Android side, I tried idrive a and b but it does not work, is there a fix or could someone share his experience with me?

Thank you very much
[Android Head-Units] Sergio_guada:
Does someone have this problem? What can the solution be?

hxxps://youtu.be/5YNjEb-Q720

change xx for tt, for see
[Android Head-Units] Dread57:
Can beats audio improve avin’sound

i do hate the audio from this unit. I’m new to android and don’t know how to root but will learn fast. Some one suggested to try beats audio to improve the sound quality. Will that work.
[Android Head-Units] MrFuzzyWuzzy:
Wild hair up my ass as I was driving to work today thinking about the ****ty hardware that comes in these...

Has anyone taken apart their AVIN unit to see how exactly it's connected and compared it to a stock display? I'd be curious/hopeful to find out if we could just swap in a much more updated tablet.
[Android Head-Units] Festa66:
Hello.

Would like to flash the latest update on my EW963A (8.8 "), is this compatible? Please help me.

Many Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Sergio_guada:
firmware 24/01/2018 It is the best I have found on the net. in my ew960a it works correctly

hXXps://drive.google.com/file/d/1mzHuEvZbMgN6yYngVxTpA0A1JoZVfflz/view

upgrade settings

hXXps://drive.google.com/file/d/1_5OA4yGubUuiD1pWRltYUrMhHC000tp2/view

video1

hXXps://drive.google.com/file/d/160EW8_yhGJYRm3v1NmjFGHK5o9ZdRv_D/view

video2

hXXps://drive.google.com/file/d/133u6HUMAAsyfih2o17MCoF1l0ek25Hhs/view
[Android Head-Units] jindraaa:
While shopping for an Android HU I briefly considered Avin despite the ancient specs in hopes that it had a more stable platform than others. After reading about it, yeeesh. I paid $400cdn for a higher specced Sofia Joying unit that had basically no problems since day 1. (SOME BT reconnection and slowness) Not sure how $400 is considered a good deal on the 1GB Avin. At least I see a newer HU on their site now.

I guess im lucky my car doesn't need a special fitting like the bmw or whatever so that helps I can use a standard 2 din.
[Android Head-Units] juakime:
I install the sergio_guada firmware on my f10 unit, and works!
[Android Head-Units] bradsinram:
Android 7.1 units with 2gb ram with evo interface are out now. I wouldnt waste your money on the units avin and other suppliers are trying to liquidate.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/COI...GPS-For-BMW-BMW-3-Series-F30/32867219304.html
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Has anyone tried to install the malayk rom? I was wondering if it would work
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Or maybe try to get that rom and try?
[Android Head-Units] bradsinram:
avin units are old specs. with the 2gb ram things are gonna run much smoother