yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] smahel:
Both CIC MCUs here hxxps://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mWtI61GU8GReGQ-PjwcjBjFXM34EGaoE are bYC, i.e are for you
[Android Head-Units] Liideri:
Apparently there's 4GB RAM with Android OS 9 available: https://www.viovox.de/bmw-touchscreen/5er-reihe/viovox-8208-10-25-touchscreen-android-9-0/a-1116

There's optional anti glare screen panel instead of AVIN's external plastic screen protector. Apparently there's actual improvement after all. At the moment there's no reverse camera on stock but will be soon but as understood, that retailer provides only non wireless one.

Anyone has installed wiring from F11 trunk to device? Looking for conclusive installation instructions.
[Android Head-Units] BillTheCat:
I'd be content with an updated MCU file that would not trigger a constant Active Headlamp warning in my F13. Crikey!
[Android Head-Units] Ravijordan1:
Thanks all sorted now got my reverse camera back
[Android Head-Units] udarasandaruwan:
Any update to this version MCU and Android?

Back in the day, I used to hang out a lot here in XDA.
[Android Head-Units] kuj0n:
Hello

I have unit with android 7.1

Have you ever tried to connect external DAC ?

I bought one but it's not working.

I have downloaded "Host Check" from market and it says that "android.hardware.usb.host.xml" is missing.

Can i do something with this to fix the problem?

I was trying to root unit but SuperSU says that "SU Binary occupied"
[Android Head-Units] serxserx:
i have android 4.4.4 device. My wifi connection is often broken. It's like my device's antenna is defective. The seller has sent new software and I installed but the problem persists. What can I do about it, please help me.[/QUOTE]

I found the cause of my wifi problem. When I opened the inside of my unit, I saw that even 2 capacitors were deformed by heat. How do I cool this unit?
[Android Head-Units] serxserx:
My unit pic.
[Android Head-Units] fridaycider:
Would these firmware updates work on the avin 7.1 bmw X5 I drive units please ? If not where can I obtain the newest update or even a custom rom ?

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Yes it will work on all 7.1 android units CCC, CIC and NBT
[Android Head-Units] fridaycider:
Brilliant thank you . Will the latest updates be on the link provided as they are released as avin are not responding . And forgive me for asking but how do you install the updates on these units ?
[Android Head-Units] bradsinram:
I've got $150 to put towards a bounty for this adapter.
[Android Head-Units] mark30h:
no sound avin android side

Car: 2015 228i without navi package.

Installed: Avin 10.25" android head unit

Additional plug-in: carlinkit apple carplay

Original stereo: Magnetti Marelli

Does anyone have a solution for getting sound out of the Android side with this set up? Avin doesn't seem to have a clue. With the Apple Carplay I get maps navi, but not audio from anything when on the android side.
[Android Head-Units] idris95200:
Hi mate,

I have a E60 BMW with the Avin 8.1 6 core 2GB unit, I have been watching videos on the new 9.0 UD7 and would like to update to this new one, is it possible to do? If so please could you assist? Is there a guide to follow in order to update it? Is there a way to do a complete backup on my current one before I attempt? I do not want to brick it,

Regards,
[Android Head-Units] renedis:
Do you already have a .stl file for 3D printing? Or does it need to be designed from scratch?

If you have an stl file, then you can find loads of 3D-print services on Google.
[Android Head-Units] wooju:
Hello,

I have a similar issue and cannot work it out. I have posted a question on another forum, so I am sorry if somebody will be reading it here too.

Scenario 1

Android device connected to the car, dab module plugged in to the device, antenna attached as it should - no sound

Scenario 2

Android device connected to the car, dab module plugged in to the phone, antenna still attached to the car - sound stops the minute i switch on the ignition

Scenario 3

Android device connected to the car, dab module plugged in to the phone, antenna NOT attached to the car - sound stops the minute i switch on the ignition. It starts playing after I walk about 1-1,5m away from the car

Scenario 4

Android device disconnected from the car, dab module plugged in to the phone, antenna NOT attached to the car - sound is fine even after switch the car on

So, it is the the android device that is a cause of DAB loosing signal.

The problem I have is that I am not sure if this is the PSU of the device or ie BT. Is there a way to turn off build it BT?

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
No i do not think that is possible. I have bought the 4 gb 64 gb version of android 9 and its 10 times better than 7.1 version.
[Android Head-Units] arvylas:
Does the new one have good sound when played directly from the unit?
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Tes. It is really good sound. It has installed DSP.
[Android Head-Units] theadonnan:
Anyone get the new Android Auto UI?

https://www.blog.google/products/android/upgrade-your-drive-android-auto/

I only got this style to show up.

Also, how does one use King Root to root 7.1.1? I only have a female USB port to plug into from the headunit. Their on device apk doesn't root.
[Android Head-Units] Nyxea:
How did you get this UI to show up? I'm still stuck with the old one
[Android Head-Units] mjosua007:
Guys check out my custom unit for my e60! with personalized voice assistant and sport displays and moreee. I'm still on android 4.4 and honestly pretty happy with it. Rooted and running performance upgrades and tweaks this unit is a breeze.

[youtube]T9F7lzDN-Nw[/youtube]

BTW guys does anyone have any electrical experience that could tell me which cable in the main power plug of the headunit is responsible for the illumination function?? I absolutely hate that it auto adjusts my brightness when I turn on my headlights and would like to cut off the wire. Please if anyone knows let me know. I can provide pic of my plug since I know they're not all the same.
[Android Head-Units] maximen13:
I love that UI, anyone know how can we install that dashboard?

PD, few pages before you have a patched mcu that disable the auto brightness
[Android Head-Units] mjosua007:
Did you try the updated MCU? did that fix the brightness issue?? can anyone confirm?
[Android Head-Units] maximen13:
Yes i installed the last versión of CCC and its ok, android 7
[Android Head-Units] mjosua007:
It would be really nice if someone could make this happen. I'd gladly pay money for this. A lot of us are actually stuck with 4.4 and would love to see ID7 happen on our units :confused:

I am personally happy and satisfied with mine after rooting and running performance tweaks.

BTW do you happen to have the mcu update for this version?

It'd be very much appreciated.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] Chrisu02:
thats looking Really cool :cool:

there is no "power cable" that is responsible for the illumination, its controlled via a CAN.

a guy at a russian forums build his own "light" controller , maybe this is some help: link.

would you mind to share the sources/APK`s of what you have changed with us so we can adopt this to newer Android Versions ?

sincerely Chri
[Android Head-Units] Marcin8690:
hello, I have android 7.1 ccc radio in bmw e90. The radio on the android side does not work, only the black screen and the "no signal" sign are displayed. Has anyone tried to restore the system according to this guide?

xxxxhttps://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits/chinesebmwheadunits.github.io/wiki/Software#mcu

xxxxhttps://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits/chinesebmwheadunits.github.io/wiki/recovery
[Android Head-Units] Chrisu02:
The head units normally do not have an internal Radio module, they just switch to the car built in Radio module from the navigation system (in your case CCC ?).

does manually switching back to OEM CCC Menue work normally ?

sincerely Chri
[Android Head-Units] Marcin8690:
I mean, the device does not work on the android side, oem ccc everything works, even the reverse camera works. I need to recover my android system, has anyone done it already with this method?

xxhttps://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits/chinesebmwheadunits.github.io/wiki/recovery
[Android Head-Units] smahel:
All you have to do is try. For me, both methods worked for both my units, the px3 and px6.
[Android Head-Units] idris95200:
Has anyone used a GPS Splitter from the OEM source? I've ordered mine from germany and paid £35 for it but it's really poor and is constantly searching for location and only refreshes it every minute which isn't great when using the satnav

It's the PX6 8.1 if it makes a difference
[Android Head-Units] Marcin8690:
Hello, could you help me? I did everything in accordance with this instruction to recover the android system on my device. I removed the 10 ohm otg resistor. Then I mounted it next to it. I connected the device to a car. I connected the laptop via aa otg usb cable to the usb on the device. unfortunately my laptop can't see the android device. Do I need anything else to configure? Can you help me? Sorry for my English.
[Android Head-Units] smahel:
What does your Android screen look like after system startup?
[Android Head-Units] Marcin8690:
the android screen is black, in the center there is an inscription "no signal"

The ccc system is functional, the reversing camera is also working.
[Android Head-Units] lortay78:
I'm sorry but has anyone put together a rooted update.zip or I guess it's px6.zip? I've had no luck with the tutorial because it says I have more than one Android device on my network. I have to park outside my building and share WiFi with my laptop to do it that way. Thanks
[Android Head-Units] freddy_krueger:
Hello all

Now i have free Time . I would like to update my Unit . I have read i have to do by using USB disk . Can i do it by using microSd port ?
[Android Head-Units] maximen13:
Anyone knows how can i make to work the button of the idrive in carplay autokit? Right and left works ok but i cant select nothing, this is the mcu? I have CCC 190118 version, any idea ?
[Android Head-Units] bepp67:
Hi kalinkamaen, I have a px6 and I would like to ask you a few things about your new 8 core device: I read with pleasure that the audio is very good: you have connected it to the general wiring or with the 3.5 jack cable inserted in the socket aux? if it is connected to the general wiring, raising the volume, do you hear rustling and crackling, or is it without any background noise? Thank you
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
On my old 7.1 unit I had background noise. But with my new unit I do not have that. I have connected my sound directly to AUX port.
[Android Head-Units] bepp67:
Ok. I had a system like yours before and now I have the px6. The current unit, but also the 7.1, is connected to the general wiring and the audio quality is almost the same as the original part (bmw f11 lci with hi-fi system) but raising the volume you can hear background noise, a problem known to many . I would like to buy this new 8-core unit, but only if it has no background noise. I think this detail may interest many, so I hope someone with the new 8 core (connected to the general wiring) lets us know if the audio is free of background noise. Your information is however comforting, thanks hello.
[Android Head-Units] seaman5705:
I also want to know about audio quality and possible problems of this new Qualcomm based unit . I want to buy for F10.

Will be nice to know also if there are methods to root or tweak the unit itself or the interface .

Owners are welcome to share their experience.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] acquescy:
Recovery Problems

Hello, I tried to root my PX6 device on my BMW e87. Everything went well but at the end I tried to install Super SU app and now I'm not sure if the unit is bricked. I see the BMW Connected Drive Logo and the Android logo and that's all, the unit keeps showing the Android logo all time. Pressing the car Menu button change to the Radio unit and the reverse works OK.

:

I have the USB OTG option in the Unit but I don't know if I need to do the steps on this URL: xxhttps://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits/chinesebmwheadunits.github.io/wiki/recovery

I tried with USB's and SD cards with px6.zip and OEM files on the launching but always the same result, Android logo screen and no more. The unit is not opening the files on the USB stick and I don't know how to activate recovery mode because there are no buttons. Do I need a soldering Iron? If positive, I'm trying to open the unit but I cannot go through the last part, I've seen a picture in the xxhttps://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits but I don't now how to remove the metal cover afte removing the last philip screws.
[Android Head-Units] smahel:
Before you open the unit try this: rename px6.zip to px6_reset.zip, upload to FAT32 USB flash, remove SD if you have it in slot, insert USB into slot, restart unit (turn ignition off, lock car, wait at least 30 sec.). Patience, sometimes it takes long enough for the installation to begin. If nothing happens, try the second USB slot or SD. If nothing happens, rename px6.zip to px6_format.zip (this will erase all your data) and repeat everything. Only when Android still fails to boot, you will need to open the unit. but this will void the warranty.
[Android Head-Units] acquescy:
Thanks!!!! I tried again your steps (I did before in other order) and nothing happened. I don't mind about the warranty because if I need to send the unit back to China is going to be very expensive. Does somebody know how to open it? I've seen pictures of the unit opened but I don't know how to open once I removed all the philips screws.

Did someone started recovery with a USB keyboard? It seems that he USB ports are not working in this stage.

As a help for others, I followed this method to root the unit ##xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76725981&postcount=740. Everything went well following the steps, but after rebooting I did the worst thing and I installed Super SU and this is when I bricked the unit. This method is for 8.1 Android.
[Android Head-Units] bjornh:
A few things:

1. Try filename 'px6_format.zip'. I think that's the correct one, not px6_reset.zip. At least that's what worked for me.

2. Try both USB ports and/or other usb sticks.

3. There's an issue with these units where the usb hub inside them stops working properly if you only reset the unit itself but leave everything powered on. Power the car 100% off, WAIT for a few minutes until you're sure that power to the unit has been cut, and then restart the process with the usb stick plugged in.
[Android Head-Units] smahel:
1. It´s O.K., px6_reset restarting without erasing your data, px6_format restarting with erasing data to factory default.

---------- Post added at 04:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:57 PM ----------

Only separate the back cover with brute force, there are only plastic latches. Attention, in the picture at https://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits/chinesebmwheadunits.github.io/wiki/Hardware is a px3 board, px6 has an OTG resistor at the opposite end, in the lower right corner. It must be desoldered. The USB slot can be connected to the keyboard, on soldering point next those for the OTG resistor you can hold any 10ohm resistor with suitably shaped wires while power is connected. My Android 8.1 px6 board launches into recovery this way.

You can also use the procedure described here: https://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits/chinesebmwheadunits.github.io/wiki/Recovery. That's how I got out of a similar situation too. :)
[Android Head-Units] acquescy:
I've tried many times but the unit doesn't move from the Android logo screen. I have one hole in the back but I'm not sure if this is the reset button. I also disconnect it from the power cable because I didn't finished the installation of my unit. I wait for 5 minutes and always Android logo.

They should add some reset button or something to access the recovery mode instead of opening the unit.
[Android Head-Units] acquescy:
Finally I was able to remove the resistor from the Daughterboard, but thanks to you help because there is no OTG. What do you mean for "on soldering point next those for the OTG resistor you can hold any 10ohm resistor with suitably shaped wires while power is connected", how can I do this?

I've just followed the instructions on the Wiki after removing the resistor. If I start the unit I have the same android logo screen, if I connect it to he USB while it is started nothing happens and adb is not able to recognize.

But If I start the unit after hooked up to the PC with the USB A A cable I get the no signal message. It seems like it is detecting the PC but is not able to recognize it.

I'm thinking about throwing away the unit and buy another one with the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip.
[Android Head-Units] smahel:
I assume you have Rockchip driver installed on your PC ...

https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=...!105551&parId=2E940318EAA7A77A!105552&o=OneUp

https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=...!105550&parId=2E940318EAA7A77A!105552&o=OneUp
[Android Head-Units] acquescy:
Thanks for the images, now I understand completely. I was waiting to finish today but I'm in another town and they don't have resistors here!! I need to wait for tomorrow.

I don't have the Rockchip drivers, I thought that they weren't necessary. I will install right now.
[Android Head-Units] smahel:
Roskchip drivers are necessary to connect with PC via usb. With the Windows ADB drivers, I have never been able to connect to the HU.

https://mega.nz/#!BEFkCQLQ!9_pyhSLyY7IyUzb_Iysy3HHHKdzFVH9xZkX_4toMe2E

https://mega.nz/#!EBFEzCgB!po1Kf_cSZJYZmNMRKbLTMFY-T8nCKdkgSQXwYnguulk

https://mega.nz/#!9MMknSrR!e0YkeJyJnyGMJ9nM31qrVaK9uV8ojnqDDgTNZbQ-yO8

---------- Post added at 09:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:19 PM ----------

one more picture:

https://1drv.ms/u/s!Anqnp-oYA5QuhrhRtCKEXir3F7ajmA?e=Rep2dN
[Android Head-Units] taostn:
does anybody have a newer mcu for 415144bLZH-NBT-HW7?

MCUVer: 415144bLZH-NBT-HW7-190402 B1280_170325
[Android Head-Units] freddy_krueger:
Is there a way to use steering wheel button for next and previous song for Spotify or Deezer ?

Also is there a way to make ok Google working ?

Thank you
[Android Head-Units] theadonnan:
Upgraded from 7.1.1 to 9.0 unit last week - much improved overall.

I had a px3 7.1.1 unit in my e60 for the past year and it worked ok, but was sluggish running headunit reloaded app (which drives android auto wireless connection). I use that app on a daily basis, so I upgraded to the new 4gb 65gb snapdragon 8 core 9.0 unit and wow, it runs so much smoother when wirelessly connected to android auto. The other major improvement is a faster boot time and steering wheel track controls.

Before I removed the old unit I tried wireless apple carplay with a dongle, and I must say it worked great (even audio quality was good). If I was an apple user I would have just kept the old headunit installed and saved some money.

Went from this:

To this:

Bought both units from NaviFly on aliexpress.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1738581/search?SearchText=9.0+bmw

ID7 interface looks good, but you still can't customize it so I am setting up FCC launcher. Gosh that is a time suck in of itself. Wish I knew how to reverse engineer ID7 launcher.

Overall comparison from 7.1.1. to 9.0

faster boot time

much better audio quality straight from headunit plugged into aux input

sim card support (looks to be micro sim)

expandable storage (currently set mine to 128gb)

better compatibility with android apps with more powerful headunit

steering wheel control support

plug and play with old wiring harness

voice recognition works with unit, or Android Auto

iDrive controller has the same functionality. would be nice to improve that

Open issues

future update support is a mystery

default keyboard was not english, but gboard was easy to install

not sure how to install netflix, even when directly grabbing apk

running android auto direct from headunit doesn't always expand full width, maybe fix with update

micro sd card slot sometimes wants to format card after inserted, but currently setup to be part of internal storage (vs portable)

still wish headunit had a small battery backup in place so that updates could run when you're not in the car
[Android Head-Units] serxserx:
Yes there is. You work android's music player or video player after shut down them.
[Android Head-Units] freddy_krueger:
Thanks .but could you explain more please
[Android Head-Units] serxserx:
1-First of all, open music player on the android. 2- Then spotify open 3- Then open the application tab running in the background and close the music player.
[Android Head-Units] keliuss:
All the steering wheel buttons work in my E60 with a px3 unit. I've not heard of issues on the BMW forums I visit either.

Keliuss
[Android Head-Units] kuj0n:
Hello i have upgraded my ccc unit from android 7.1 to unit with android 9.0 but from MEKEDE (not Navifly) but i think its still the same....

But i have problem,

Bluetooth connection is reconnecting with my Iphone (ios 12.4 and tested with 13beta8) over and over.... With phone with android 9 connection is more stable.

Unit is not detecting simcard... i tried 3 working cards and it shows still that i didnt insert any... Options about simcard in andriod setup are inactive...

Have you got this issues ?
[Android Head-Units] theadonnan:
I haven't tried anything except a nano sim and it didn't seem to fit.

Steering wheel controls work on every media app, not just built in music player. This was not the case with the px3 7.1 unit.
[Android Head-Units] keliuss:
Ah, good to know, I'm sure plenty of people would be interested in this even though it seems such a small thing.

Keliuss
[Android Head-Units] kuj0n:
There is no link to update android and there won't be any aupdate.. You need buy new unit.
[Android Head-Units] purepulse64:
I have an AVIN PX6 running android 8.1 - I did the ID7 Update but lost my ability to use the iDrive control with CarPlay. Does anybody have the update prior to that? I'd like to roll my unit back before the ID7 Update; i'd rather use the iDrive controls in CarPlay than the updated UI. Or would an MCU Update fix that?

MCUVer: 023042bGS-NBT-HW7-180921

FrameworkVer: 8.1.0 OPM5.171019.019 eng.zxw.20181228.162012

APPVer: 2018122801_1280x480_970A
[Android Head-Units] smahel:
everything is newer than yours .But you can try ...

https://mega.nz/#F!IJEUFIwQ!q0XIcT4x7RFE1hcFU4pfIA
[Android Head-Units] purepulse64:
Thank you! I'm going to give it a try and I'll report back.. Wish me luck :D
[Android Head-Units] RaceX58:
Hello,

Is it possible to have a link for a tutorial on how to update this unit?

Thanks !
[Android Head-Units] arcesala:
Hi there! I'm having an issue since yesterday, my Avinusa unit started to show the error message "google services keeps stopping" every 10 seconds, I've reset the unit to factory defaults but nothing seems to work. Any ideas? :confused::confused::confused:
[Android Head-Units] purepulse64:
It worked, I updated with the px6_20190125.zip and the NBT_MCU_20190118_GS.zip and my iDrive controller is working with CarPlay again. The Audio is still skipping some, but not as bad. I may try the other updates and see if they make it better while keeping CarPlay with the iDrive Controller.

To update the software with an update file you put the file at the root of a USB Stick (or microSD Card) make sure its named px6.zip and the AVIN Unit will ask if you want to update it.
[Android Head-Units] RaceX58:
Thanks for your tips!

Are these updates only compatible with AVIN hardware? Because my Head Unit is a NAVIFLY. It comes from Aliexpress.

My Head Unit infos:

MCUVer: 023042bGS-NBT-HW7-190118

FrameworkVer: 8.1.0 OPM5.171019.019 eng.zxw.20181228.162012

APPVer: 2019040301_1280x480_970

It looks very similar than yours.
[Android Head-Units] vinnik:
Hey guys, I have an e87 bmw 1 series built in 2011 with the navi business and a 6.5inch screen. Can someone please tell me which unit is the best for me to buy? I use apple carplay all the time, so it should start when the car starts - I don't need the bmw ui or anything. Can anyone suggest one? Thanks :)