yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Yeah. Sure about that.

But I won't buy another unit. So having this rom maybe our only chance to get better performance and Android auto.

And beliege 7.1 also should run better in low specs , I think it is more optimized.

By the way, if you see the images in the link you sent, the app Launcher looks exactly the same. No new icons or anything...I don't know if they match the Android 7.1 custom launcher or there are just copied images from Avin.

Maybe we'll get an update ....
[Android Head-Units] bradsinram:
I think theve ported the launcher since its the closest to stock bmw ID6. I spoke to fred from 4X4 Shop Canada, he said they'll have some videos up soon once they finish testing.

If you're looking for a copy of the rom I'd suggest contacting some of the aliexpress sellers. it'll probably be another the month or two before I order but these units are what I was waiting for. The android 6.1

units with 2gb of ram had a terrible clunky aftermarket looking interface so for them to get back to the style avin had with higher performance is nice. Im sure once avin sells off most of their old stock they'll be selling these too.
[Android Head-Units] Luis Avila:
observe, they are already updating in aliexpress ,
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
Anybody have experience with and any suggestions?

a) The music player either doesn't recognize music on the SD-card or freezes

b) Viper4Audio not working with the stock music player (when running the activity) but when running in the background it works.
[Android Head-Units] Dziora:
Confirmed! I have updated my headunit as well and it works much better than oryginal one.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Could you be a little more specific? In what aspects do you see it perform better?
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
I just installed it and it looks to be the same update from avin. I haven't looked too deeply into it but i dont see any changes so far.
[Android Head-Units] rub94:
Just one wthing to say dont by it ... any app works correctly ... just freeky freezeeing ... all time..

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[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
Hello guys !!

I have some good news.

The seller that i bought my unit Android unit ( Andream Aliexpress ) informed me that they will pull in public next month the new units with 32gb disk and 2gb ram. I have already sold my old unit and i ordered the new one !

I will have it in my hands at the end of June and i will write a full review for the new hardware and how it responds to our demands.

I am pretty sure that it will be a lot faster and without lags at all.

2GB Ram will solve our issues .

At the moment they test the stability of the unit and as soon at it arrives in Germany i will be able to have it.

Not to mention that the seller was very helpful regarding my issues in my old unit. Instant answers in AliExpress messages and overall great communication , and knowledge about how to solve problems with the unit. If any one wishes to buy the old unit should hold on for a month and see the new updated units.

i think that the patience will worth it.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Thats good news, looking forward to see/read this review. I been waiting for this. 1 gig ram is way to little. To be honest i think 2 gb also is minimum. Hopefully it will be enough in a car unit.
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
I would not be too excited about 2gb ram since it will come with android 7.1. It would use more ram but more than anything else task that old CPU to the point where you may not see much benefit from this upgrade. Despite loud claims I never found android builds newer than kit kat make the old hardware unusable. Though extra gig of ram is definitely a plus if you run multiple apps at the time.

The question is did they simply added more RAM or actually reworked the main board to improve audio performance? What I would like to know also if those new units support USB audio or perhaps BT external adapter.
[Android Head-Units] nobu5552:
I'm using android 7.1 for more than 1 month.(ugode)

There is a problem variously compared with 4.4.

1. An early stage start is abnormally long.

2. A net delivery animation won't be a full screen.

3.2GRAM? It freezes so that I feel like doubting.

The GPS is good.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Thanks for this reason I'll stick it out with my AVIN 2nd gen.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Are you sure that you got a 7.1 2 gb ram version? Have you checked it? I returned a so called 7.1 unit where they claimed they where selling 7.1 unit and got my money back. It was a 4.4.4 with 1 g ram.
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
I don't have 7.1 unit that is why I am asking the question. Though there are several models being currently advertised for E60. I messaged the seller but they haven't got back to me. I assume the answer to my questions is no, no and no. Chinese don't use the word no so they would rather not reply at all.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Sorry, wrote reply to wrong user. It was meant for CleanMK.
[Android Head-Units] zuiger:
"No Signal"

My friend has EW960a. It works quite smoothly, but for example playing Spotify for a while might cause screen go to black with text "No signal".

Anyt idea what causes this?
[Android Head-Units] Rub94500:
I guys ..

I have a issue wiht dashcommand app. I can run the with a wifi dongle. And that works fine . But a have a issue to login .. that says no peer certificate.

Someone have or had the same problem for give ame help ..

Sorry for my bad english .

Tanks.
[Android Head-Units] doublespaces:
I bought a 7.1 2GB unit. I'll see if its truly 2GB or not hopefully today when I get a chance to remove my 1GB Avin.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Great. Let us know!
[Android Head-Units] doublespaces:
It's legit, but it's 1.2ghz again for some reason.
[Android Head-Units] doublespaces:
Also I had to cut some of the metal shielding for the lvds/hsd cable. And right now it makes a static noise over aux when no sound is playing.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Is it running Android 7.1?
[Android Head-Units] doublespaces:
Yes, as you can see from the screenshots it has 7.1.1

However when I do a scan with Rheingold (ISTA) I get CID failure errors. I got them with the old AVIN screen also, has anyone else done a Rheingold/ISTA scan of their car with an Android CIC screen?
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
How does it run? Is it smoother / faster?
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
The PX3 is also RK3188, but a slower version of the RK3188 who has a speed of 1.6 ghz. Also the speed of the GPU is slower against the 1.6ghz cpu's.

For some reason some advertisers putting the wrong clock speed on their site.
[Android Head-Units] doublespaces:
First of all, let me point out that this is done on an E chassis 335i.

I haven't compared it much, but yes it does seem smoother. The boot time is still god awful slow though, so don't expect that to change.

Can this SOC be overclocked?

---------- Post added at 11:13 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:05 AM ----------

In terms of install, there are two main complaints, one of them is related to fitment of the connectors. It has a metal shroud which is in the way of the LVDS cable. Their recommendation was to cut the metal shroud, which I had already done and it works fine, but tin snips were required. Also, when you set the car type in the factory settings, use the 7 series 8.8" option near the bottom.

The second thing, there is now an added fusebox with some sort of circuit board, I didn't investigate it but seems like a regulator of some sort. This box is too high up on the cable going to the screen, so the amount of room you get to plug in the back of the screen is tight. Also, the leads for the backup camera are almost too short. Meaning, when you pull the harness up to the screen's height, the wires are sucked up into that tight area of the dash where they are hard to reach or crimp anything onto. So I recommend attaching whatever connectors you plan on using for the camera 12v in advance.

Also, there is a set of AV in/out which goes on a separate connector, this didn't come with my first AVIN unit but it had the port for it. The leads on this are also too short to be accessed later, so you may consider buying some short RCAs and run them behind the glovebox so you can actually access them one day. Or route them into the seat heater trim area for future use, otherwise you'll have to pull your screen and glovebox all over again just to add an AV device.

Lastly, I get a lot of static through the sound system. I've tried connecting directly to the line out with headphones and get the same results, so its not my car's stereo system. The static stops when you play music. When you stop the music, it comes back after a few moments, it happens in a consistent way, so its certainly related to the function of the display somehow. This is over bluetooth, but it also happens while playing their built in audio sample in the music app. Any sort of sound(including notifications or button presses) will stop the static, and then shortly after it will resume. I have tried all variations of the ALPINE/HARMON sound options as well as the three different bluetooth options, same exact results. In fact, I couldn't discern any difference.

https://vimeo.com/273746217

The last thing, the wide black connector that goes into the CIC screen isn't used on this Android screen or the AVIN unit(Or any android screen I've seen). And I think this is the reason that scans of the car result in CID communication errors:
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
This is on wikipedia...

The RK3188 was the first product in the RK31xx series, announced for production in the 2nd quarter of 2013. The RK3188 features a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 clocked up to 1.6 GHz frequency. It is targeted at tablets and Android TV dongles and boxes, and has been a popular choice for both tablets and other devices requiring good performance.

28 nm HKMG process at GlobalFoundries

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A9, up to 1.6 GHz

512 KB L2 cache

Mali-400 MP4 GPU, up to 600 MHz (typically 533 MHz) supporting OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, Open G 1.1

High performance dedicated 2D processor

DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR2 support

Dual-panel display up to 2048x1536 resolution

The RK3188T (PX3) is a lower-clocked version of the RK3188, with the CPU cores running at a maximum speed of 1.4 GHz instead of 1.6 GHz. The Mali-400MP4 GPU is also clocked at a lower speed. As of early 2014, many devices advertised as using a RK3188 with a maximum clock speed of 1.6 GHz actually have a RK3188T with clock speed limited to 1.4 GHz. Operating system ROMs specifically made for the RK3188 may not work correctly with a RK3188T.

I forgot to mention that the PX3 is a 3188T.
[Android Head-Units] doublespaces:
Yet your documentation mentions the 28nm process when CPU-Z detects it as a 40nm? Perhaps outdated? Also, even the 3188T is a 1.4ghz, but it is detected as 1.2. What gives?

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Also, if you look at my documentation, it is actually detected as an RK3066, so something is not right here.

I did find these two processors:

HiSilicon k3v2 Hi3620 - 1.2ghz quad core

This processor shows up as an RK3188 and RK3066 with the same specifications:

https://www.notebookcheck.net/RK3188-vs-RK3066-vs-RK3168_4137_3576_4129.247596.0.html
[Android Head-Units] Flemischguy:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abs.cpu_z_advance&showAllReviews=true much better than CPU-Z
[Android Head-Units] doublespaces:
This is all it says:
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Is there any way you can try and get a copy of the rom they used so i can play around with it on my avin unit? Im wondering if i delete a bunch of google crap if ill be able to keep the ram from maxing out... Unlikely but worth a shot
[Android Head-Units] tommy793:
Does anyone know how to hard reset these things? Mine has been stuck on this screen and I cant get it to boot. I have one with the separate box for the brains connected to the screen. There's a reset button, but it only seems to restart and not actually reset anything.

The backup camera still works, but it wont boot anymore.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
From where did you buy this unit? Was this stated 1.6 ghz 2 gb ram on their site?
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Any advance on this? To extract the ROM?
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Ive never done it myself but it looks like there are a few tutorials online to do so. I wouldn't want anything to break with your tablet so It would likely be easier just to message the seller and say the head unit is messing up and see if they will send you the stock img file.
[Android Head-Units] AndroidAutoShop:
For those interested. Android 7.1.2 BMW units on AndroidAutoShop.com
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Hello,

I realize that I didn't purchase my head unit from you but im assuming that you are working for androidautoshop. If you would be able to send me a copy of the 7.1 firmware that would be greatly appreciated. Im interested in testing a few lacking audio aspects from the avin units.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
That would be nice!
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Hi guys, I'm interested in this unit and did some investigation.

Pre-information: I'm one of the developpers of the NU3001 (double-din) units which runs Android with an MCU.

Cheap chinese or AVIN... They are all the same! (as some of us already suspected)

Just to clarify some things:

- RK3066/RK3188/RK3188T chip (28/40mm) 1.2 GHz. Manufacturers can actually choose to underclock these CPU's due to heat issues. All of these can be overclocked on your own rick.

- RAM - There are now 1GB and 2GB models. The 2GB models will act smoother (duh).

- All models support Android 7.x.x in theory. Modding the IMG file will be propably needed for 1GB models.

- Using ART is possible instead of DALVIK. Reason why you shouldn't change this on the fly is because of the MCU. Modding the IMG file to use ART on factory install is the solution. (reflash will loose all your settings and files)

- Bluetooth chip is actually connected to the MCU. This is the reason why there are so many issues with it. Soms manufacturers use 2 bluetooth chips to solve this, this unit does not have this.

- Poor audio is also due to MCU. Using programs like Viper4Android is possible but configuring this is needed.

- CWM Recovery is way more easy to use than the standard Recovery. Yes, this is supported and needs to be installed manually.

- Slow (cold)boot can be solved within MCU. An option with hibernate time (1H/2H/4H/12H/24H/AlwaysOn) should be added. This is a software solution that is not that hard to add.

I do not have the AVIN img files. If someone is willing to provide these to me I can compare it with the other files I have.
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
IMG file
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
I think we were all expecting 7.1 rom. Is this one or is it kit Kat?
[Android Head-Units] AndroidAutoShop:
We have image files. I just need to see if we can share them or not.

What iwould be perfect to change would be this:

-Ability to move icons and make APPS icons in the main screen

-viper

-adjust ACC sleep timer.

Speed isnt that much of an issue on the units, they seem faster than similar PX3 units running normal android.

The image we have is NOT for Avin units tho, its for the other brand that looks 90% similar. (but our's of course is much better ;) )
[Android Head-Units] Cam_D:
I am having exactly the same issue. Have you been able to find a solution?
[Android Head-Units] rub94:
No solution. .. allways the same error .. whating for the android 7 apdates maybee that will fix the error.

Envoyé de mon SM-G935F en utilisant Tapatalk
[Android Head-Units] drbunsenhoneydew:
I am going to try this image file and see what happens? Furthermore, I am fairly frustrated with this unit. Is there a board a person could buy to replace the current board with much better performance options? I don't care to hack mine apart. I am good with electronics but haven't done much with mobile stuff (IE android).
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Great! Let us know!
[Android Head-Units] drbunsenhoneydew:
The img file did work. I put it on a usb stick, it asked me to update... so I did. Still shows 4.4.4 and I don't see a difference. Was there suppose to be changes? Furthermore, I would still be curious if I can swap out the board/processor with a different beefier one and it work? Please advise.
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Based on your skills you could prolly buy a bigger ram chip and upgrade to 2gb which seems like about the only difference with the new units, your skills would need to be pretty amazing and you'd need a reball station. Im content with the unit now mainly because i have to be because i cut a giant hole in my dash and have no other choice. But if you use a tune2air for audio and the airplay adapter its pretty decent. Its annoying every time i get in my car that i have to switch over to the bluetooth audio but the quality is stock level . Ive rooted and installed saurian and v4a but no matter what i do i can't replicate oem sound quality, alway more flat in terms of bass. If we could get a modified version of even 5.1 or higher running we could use an external dac through usb and fix the audio quality problem.
[Android Head-Units] lguodon:
When can I launch a brand new ID7?

When can I launch a brand new ID7?
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Likely never. that would be a better question for avin. None of us develop for them. I was told a few days they aren’t going to upgrade past 4.4.4 and with new 7.1 units coming out I’m sure they aren’t going to be working on them anymore.
[Android Head-Units] rub94:
There no one who can help whit the no peer certificate problem ??

Thankkks ...

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[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Any idea how to boot into recovery? I want to start editing the rom a bit(never done anything like that before) but I have the rom decrypted into it's separate pieces. Just don't want to flash anything that might boot loop me without being about to get to recovery
[Android Head-Units] fofori:
Hi,

Did you fix this problem? I got a same problem,,,
[Android Head-Units] fofori:
Help me,,,

Hello,

Could you share your instruction and update file info?

I have same issue stuck with the BMW logo,,,Please let me know
[Android Head-Units] almi88:
Hi guys. Is there a way to check my parking radar while I'm not in reverse? Would there be an apk for this? Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Mr. G.:
Did you try pressing parking button? works for me. I can launch backup camera with radar while in traffic.
[Android Head-Units] almi88:
Yes, that was the first thing I've tried and it doesn't work.
[Android Head-Units] skynet77:
And why is your image much better? From looking at the unit pictures from your site, it seems like same crap as avin...
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
You can gain the bass back with hardware modification. I should probably start a side kick modifying these pieces of ****. Whoever selected components for audio path had very little knowledge about audio and didn't even bother to read data sheets. Another theory is that they encountered some problems with noise coupling and started applying band aid approach. I modified my unit (E60 variant) to gain the bass back but no matter what you do you won't get the highs without external circuitry due to horrible input impedance of BMW Aux port. Though higher frequency can be improved but only slightly. Though you can connect it to BT transmitter with nice input impedance. Without the mod using viper or similar EQ is not going to help as you will need significant boost of low end and as result reduce the output of other frequencies.

What I ended up doing is rooting the unit and using allstream/airaudio to send audio via airplay to my phone. The phone is paired to external BT adapter connected to Aux port. It is somewhat complicated setup to get it automated if the phone is not rooted but can be done.

It works like this:

1) the phone launches hotspot when it Car BT is connected

2) then it launches airpin(pro) airplay server and goes back to previous screen

3) android screen auto connects to hotspot

4) once connected to hot spot android screen launches all stream, selects the correct device, sets the volume to max.

There are some issues with this solution though. Audio is dropped when switching between builtin and third party player (black player in my case). I have tested builtin player with Sygic navi running in parallel and it worked without problems. I haven't used third party player with navi yet as my wife is driving this car most of the time.

Also allstream produces louder audio vs airplay. I have been in touch with developers but haven't figured out why. I prefer higher output of allstream and it seems to work with airpin(pro) whereas air audio doesn't. I haven't measured audio with allstream and airplay solution yet.
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
I've seen people modifying other similar units but not this one specifically. Any how to do the hardware modification would be appreciated. Im pretty skilled at soldering
[Android Head-Units] AndroidAutoShop:
The launcher is the same. but the similarities end there i think. hardware wise they are two different platforms.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
Care to share?
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
Send me the PM with the picture of the board I will provide you with some pointers.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Is your unit the same as others units sold on Aliexpress with Android 7.1 2 gb ram and 32 gb rom? Avin is still selling the old with Android 4.4.4 1 gb ram 16 gb rom etc. But the newer version will probably be available soon. If they are holding back the new unit, due to testing/ fixing bugs. I have full respect for this.
[Android Head-Units] StableGenius:
I think they are all 7.1.2.

EDIT* looks like avin has 4.4.2 but sold as 4.4.4
[Android Head-Units] Steve-f30:
Does anyone know where i can download the latest box firmware for the carplay app? It shows up as new but doesn’t want to download it. When there is new software for the app or anything else it all works fine.
[Android Head-Units] plikmuny:
My unit is refusing to boot up and the touch Screen is not responding from the past 2 days.

All i have is the Factory Setting from BMW. no other extra Options and no Main Screen of Avin Unit.

All i have is the Default Options from BMW but in a 10.25 Inch Screen.

What could be wrong ? sometimes at the start the Screen flickers for a Minute and it goes away. Is it a Hardware related issue or just a Software Problem ?

Is there a way to restore my unit ? can i Flash a Firmware and get it working back to normal ? My USB blinks when i connect it to USB Dongle from this Unit. Nothing happens. i am really tensed.

Pls help me.
[Android Head-Units] skynet77:
Try to flash new firmware. Did you mess with it in settings or setup screens, or installed some app? Or tried to root?
[Android Head-Units] spender2611:
Bluetooth Problem

Hello,

i really need youre help guys! I got this Unit and my bluetooth doenst work. It doenst find any phone. It stucks initialising ...

i updatet the firmware and flashed the firmware. I also switch between BC5 and BC6 in the settings..

Is there something else i can try? Please i really really need help...

Regards
[Android Head-Units] plikmuny:
I tried to root with kingroot after i downgrade to January Version.

now i have BMW original Settings and my Screen doesnt respond if i touch it. No AVIN Settings at all. It doesnt boot into Avin. I cannot install or Flash a new Firmware onto it even after connecting USB with Firmware. USB Shows light but it doesnt blink.

What should i do ? should i send the unit back to repair or ask for a replacement ? i have only 2 months left in 1 year Warranty.

Pls guide me soon.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
You should try navigating to Android settings -> Apps -> Running aps

then find Bluetooth application running. Kill it. Go back and run Bluetooth app from the Apps menu.