yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Head-Units] teletype:
I did solder a pin header onto the I2c port when I had it open, but I didn't extend that outside the case. I can't speak to behavior in reverse outside the stock ROM, since I don't have it installed in my car yet. I don't want to do that until it's easily and fully hackable.

As to adding a recovery switch, I'm trying to make a method that works with no hardware mods.

I could watch I2c traffic during boot but right now the problem is that i2c reads and writes aren't working in uboot. Once that's working I think full TWRP on SD should be a reality.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
If someone can give me instructions to where to solder this button, I am happy to try!
[Android Head-Units] psy4_60:
Just plug the main harness to your car fakra or i can try if you explain me how to make sd card with twrp.

Necause i think that switching to reverse gear and go back to normal view could configure the rk616
[Android Head-Units] gas_85:
Hey, just bought 2nd Generation of Avin - works very nice! But ignores couple of settings.

Any way I try to added 3G USB Stick, but it does not work. After google it I find out that there are 2 kind of Sticks: one is acting like a modem and you need to setup APN etc. on your android device, second one acting like an Ethernet Adapter - you will get ethX in system and IP. I bought the second one - ZTE k4607-Z. I set it via Laptop Browser to establish connection on power on, but Head Unit does not react on it. I found this post and at the end was advice to use static IP instead of dynamic. I did it, but Head Unit did not see any internet connection.

I do contact support and they replay that "No 3g or 4g usb modem is supported by the monitor. The only way to connect to the internet is via WIFI only.". What is very sad....

Did anybody get working any 3G/4G modems? Like Huawei E173 e173s-1? They acting like ppp dailup modems.
[Android Head-Units] J_Tremain:
Just wanted to say, that seems to have fixed my audio problem. Thanks so much. I'd been so frustrated with this for the past month because the audio was so horrible. Now I can at least enjoy using it now on long trips.
[Android Head-Units] s1eepwa1ker:
new MCU resolved my issue

https://alimail.alibaba.com/alimail...Sjwwhc1WpBMgi8MI23BF5pXl9UVzmPXsl6iOFojAV4qc=
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
This is great news. I happy for you m8. I hope there will be a new CCC also soon!

Thanks for sharing.
[Android Head-Units] fred.pacc:
Hello ,

i have the version with 1G android 4.4.4 and i have the same problem with the PDC

how you make the mcu update ?

my unit want the .ndb file?

best regards

Fred
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Hi

I've never got audio output or sound of apps like YouTube or Spotify through my car speakers. Always thought was due to a missed connected cable where I took the car for the installation of the unit and always was a pending matter to take the car and have that cable connected.

Waze and Google maps do emit allyn's notifications to turn etc. And that's why it always seemed weird to me if this apps had audio output why other apps won't sound at all.

Today while experimenten with Spotify + waze i noticed that worth every voice alert, Spotify music was heard on the background for the whole the sound alert was played.

Any ideas why this happens? Am I really missing a cable connection or doing something wrong?

I'll appreciate any help about this

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] 9932ymx:
do you have access to the program bmw (ccc where cic) you have to activate (AUX)
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Could you explain further? I don't quite get if you are talking of software or hardware.

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] 9932ymx:
what do you have bmw radio CCC or CIC
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
I'll really appreciate if you can guide me how to get that info.
[Android Head-Units] almi88:
Flash zip file

Guys... stupid question here. Is there any way I could flash a *.zip file through recovery?

I want to try flashing the JamesDSP audio mod to the avinusa 4.4.4 but can't find a way to do it.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
I've had luck with flashfire (just make sure you turn your clock back because the developer has some sort of block after x date and its not supported anymore)
[Android Head-Units] almi88:
Thanks, that worked. I didn't know about that date thing for flashfire... :))
[Android Head-Units] 9932ymx:
mp sent
[Android Head-Units] slider:
Buy a Huawei 4g lte stick ( 35 euro on ebay) works perfectly.

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i had the same issue, turned out to be the connections from the main iso connectors, strap them together with a tie rip.

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i had the same issue, turned out to be the connections from the main iso connectors, strap them together with a tie rip.

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how do i disable services on the device? mine is crazy slow after the 25 august 2018 update
[Android Head-Units] gas_85:
Already shipped, but I did not expect that there is no support of Modem Sticks.
[Android Head-Units] swa0000:
[MENTION=5430244]gas_85[/MENTION]

Check, if you ordered a Huawei "Dingle" "E8xx" - only these Sticks are doing an automatic connection.

Otherwise you must press a button to go online

Für Dich direkt :

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00IRWKLJI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Works also with Telekom Multisim - (Important)
[Android Head-Units] gas_85:
I order E8372h-153 this one with LTE, lets see how it works, did not get it jet.

Telekom multisim does not have any impact on device itself, it is just a SIM Card - magic happens in Network. Believe me I'm Engineer working there.

Only to check is that Frequencies are supported in country and APN could be configured.
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
I had November firmware loaded on my unit. Tried to use it today and it was stock at BMW Connected screen. Several reboots - no luck. Downloaded January FW (Android 4.4) - unit recovered but it doesn't have EVO NEW (ID6) interface. Downloaded November firmware (same as what I had I believe) still no luck. ID6 is gone. Any idea what's going on? Other use the same image and have EVO New ID6 interface and I don't...

Update: figured it out. Had to update factory.xml (OEM folder in root of USB thumb drive)
[Android Head-Units] swa0000:
This image is working on my device ( 4.4.4 / NBT-HUD / ID6 )

https://my.hidrive.com/lnk/hXgmmJxn

Good luck
[Android Head-Units] slider:
Which version is this? also for the f10 - f 11 units?
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
Thank you. What version of FW is it?

I figured out the part with missing settings in factory setup. Had to update factory.xml file.
[Android Head-Units] swa0000:
As i allready wrote : NBT-HUD - so it is F10/F11
[Android Head-Units] zekaizer:
I am using Android 7.1 HU.

I know I can access root via the ADB shell.

Is Rooing possible using this?
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
Thanks for sharing. I was asking about the revision of the FW (year and month). This FW won't work for me, but others who may need it would surely like to know.
[Android Head-Units] arvylas:
Hi guys new in this forum. I consider ordering the avin screen and I have 2 questions.

-is there a seller in Europe for this unit that doesn't charge twice as much? I can't find anything.

-i read somewhere that a new version with Android 8 is on its way and better delaying the order. Is that true?

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] swa0000:
There is no way to root the 7.1 - only the 4.4 version.

Also both versions do not support ADB - USB

i'm using for developing ADB-Wifi on a rooted 4.4.
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
As stated above, we'd be interested in month/year version. Thanks for sharing either way.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=77624743&postcount=644
[Android Head-Units] arvylas:
That's where I've seen it but that's only for x5/6 and I'm interested in f21. Also I wouldn't be very comfortable buying a 500$ product from Ali, I prefer avin.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Whats difference from ali and Avin?
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
They are probably the same, they all come from the same unknown Chinese Supplier
[Android Head-Units] wiltrup:
now, i may be asking a stupid question her:

how do i update the factory.xml file ?

i also don´t get ID6 when loading the new firmware...
[Android Head-Units] teletype:
Still working on getting a fully operational open source bootloader going for these devices, and consequently a bootable TWRP SD image. I haven't given up or lost interest, but it's been a pretty deep rabbit hole. I have u-boot working properly now and able to access I2C properly. I've also sniffed the I2C sequence that initializes video timings for the RK616. I've located the LVDS pins on the SoM board and on visual inspection they definitely look to be connected to the RK616.

Now the problem is that the RK616 is not responding to I2C after boot. I also tried I2C reads against the touchscreen controller from u-boot and got no response. In my last update I mentioned that if I allow Android to boot, then insert my SD and do a soft reboot without powering off the device, the video mode is still configured correctly. Same deal here, after a warm boot the RK616 and other chips are responsive to I2C.

So the next target is understanding the RK818 chip which manages power buses. This chip does respond to I2C after a cold boot, and presumably I need to tell it to power on the other chips. I was able to sniff its I2C traffic on boot with the stock bootloader - it was not easy to get a probe on that tiny QFN68 package! This was late at night last night so I haven't had a chance to experiment much with that data. The problem is that the RK818 has a one-time-programmable customization option so if that was used by the manufacturer, the datasheet isn't going to be much help.

Hopefully I can decipher that traffic and work out the magic incantations to power on the rest of the device. The writes I sniffed to the RK616 look more straightforward and do correspond to the timing registers on the datasheet, so hopefully this will be the last step to TWRP.

For those interested, I've started mapping out the pins on the PX3 SoM board here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRmkNgAVJQsTJcCdzZgNy6zyS1zpTDN5WK7Ln1hurWXpOk4R6pvYNH063jFywYzYdQY14xv6hOKiBmH/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true - the green boxes are confirmed pinouts.
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
it is very simple. Create OEM folder on your flash drive and place factory.xml file there. Plug it in USB1 and power the unit on.

Alternatively you can update factory file using factory settings menu. There is a tab on the left side you can choose to update factory config.

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Great job! It appears you are working on Android 7.1 unit based on the screenshot provided in pin-out sheet.
[Android Head-Units] teletype:
Yes, this is the 7.1 unit. Are the SoM board connectors different in the 4.4 version? I assumed the MCU board was the same and the SoM was swapped out.
[Android Head-Units] teletype:
6

Yup, definitely possible and I've done it, see my post #694 a couple posts up. The stock boot sequence for the 616 can be captured on the I2C4 SDL/SCL lines on the google sheet I linked. I'm pretty sure I know the right conversation to have with the RK616 at boot time, but getting it to power on is the current challenge.

This might actually be possible, but I'm not sure yet. It looks like the RK818 chip manages the power-on sequence, and recovery-mode behavior can be configurable. Because of its OTP capability though, the chip can have behaviors beyond what is defined by the datasheet, and which can not be changed. I might try to look more deeply into that, but for now a bootable SD is still my top priority.
[Android Head-Units] JKCom:
Great job!! On my F10 5 series NBT 7.1.1 android HU, there is no SD slot. I only have 2 USB ports. :crying:

bootable USB could be possible someday?
[Android Head-Units] psy460:
Good job you did !! amazing :)

and the reverse gear mode can't help you to configure the video mode ?

because i was able to have the display working on the reverse view without the px3 board (physically removed)
[Android Head-Units] teletype:
I haven't been able to test this because I still haven't put it in my car or connected to canbus. I don't think it would help, though. The RK616 is on the SoM board and with my logic analyzer, I can see the stock bootloader configuring its video timings. My bootloader is also trying to do this but the RK616 isn't powered on yet.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
New MCU update made my unit worse. Sometimes it boots up without sound, and sometimes it doesnt boot up at all. Just go in to No signal mode. Could this be a bad MCU? Or could it be software? The sound issue has benn there since day 1.

[YOUTUBE]-qa3nQYX_qY[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Wireless touch panel for Idrive. Looks cool :)

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FOR...-TOUCH-PANEL-fit-all-BMW-CAR/32806845296.html
[Android Head-Units] wiltrup:
Looks cool!

But quite a hefty price for an aliexpress button i think?
[Android Head-Units] cederron:
it's not a simple button, its a touch pad.

Anyways its not in stock.
[Android Head-Units] therick3:
Any hope they will release a PX5, 4GB version of these units, perhaps with Oreo? I see upgrade boards to go from PX3 to PX5 but I assume these boards are not the same. If not I'll just pull the trigger and order a 7.1.1, px3 unit...

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4WDjK7823w

eBay: https://www.ebay.com/i/123364059274?chn=ps
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
PX5 is already out there.

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This is taken from the 30 bimmerpost forum

[YOUTUBE]PPa5-Q9vdSc[/YOUTUBE]
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
I installed this one and it is March 15 release. Not sure why AVIN called it June update. Anyone has newer build they can share a link?
[Android Head-Units] wiltrup:
BTW..

i had been thinking about getting the newer version with 7.1, for several reasons..

back in the days, i got my 4.4 unit from aliexpress, so i wouldn´t have any problem, getting one from ali Again..

in my search, i came across this:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/15-...30i-535i-550i-525d-530d-535d/32901539763.html

now, i can´t make up my mind, whether i think this looks awesome, or hideous..

but i think i actually like this... 15" sounds awesome...and this solution would eliminate one of my "luxury" problems...

the factory screen is actually so far away from my drivers seat, that i really have to lean forward to operate the unit...

this 15" solution, brings the screen another... 10cm towards the driver...

anyone heard more about this ?
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
4.4.4 or 7.1 version?
[Android Head-Units] tpaxadpom:
4.4.4
[Android Head-Units] ThePlasticBling:
I'm looking into getting one of these Chinese android units to install into my BMW F30. I'm trying to find examples of Android Auto running on one but all I can find are videos of Headunit Reloaded streaming to it. Couldn't you just download Android Auto on the play store on the head unit and run it? Shouldn't this work since the newer units run 7.1?
[Android Head-Units] slider:
Goodluck with the support :*)
[Android Head-Units] wiltrup:
Has anyone figured a way to change the menu order/placement of the main page options...

On my ID6 layout I have "music" , then "navigation" , then "bluetooth" .. On the first page

I don't use music and bluetooth...

Is there a way to move around, so my first page could show... say... "navigation" , "apps, " settings"..
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
There is not any way to do this. Then we need a custom rom.
[Android Head-Units] psy460:
i had this issue with a wrong MCU supplied by support.

they send me another mother board.
[Android Head-Units] swa0000:
No other custom rom is needed , just an other launcher

(See example)

[IMG="Launcher"]http://www.wdtec.de/launcher.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Wow thats nice, what launcher do you use?

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Thanks for your answear, I have contacted the shop where I bought it.
[Android Head-Units] swa0000:
it's my own development for the F10/F11 device and includes an iDrive Spotify Layout

(All icons are customizeable)
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Is this something you are sharing?
[Android Head-Units] swa0000:
i'm sorry - not at the moment, because i do not have the time to support it.

(Each cartype has different keycodes for the idrive)

But if you need an other looklike , you just need to install an other launcher.

(but without idrive /carkey support)
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Ohh I am sorry to hear that. Hopefully, you will change your mind in the future. Great work there anyway!
[Android Head-Units] slider:
Please share :)
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
Hi,

I have the AVIN 7.1 screen for the F10.

I have some issues:

1. Wifi keeps falling out randomly, does not autoconnect after falling out?

2. Sometimes when I turn the ignition on, it's connected to the wifi, other times not. Is it possible to get the unit to autoconnect?

3. All the apps used in the precious session is running in the background after startup, but is there any way to make for example my radio app to start playing automatically at startup?

I'm also quite annoyed that the screen doesn't have auto dimming brightness. But most likely there ain't nothing we can do about this?
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Android 7.1 Update

20.09.2018

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C83x8qn5okgu8zkiUUDwXqmsLsqh0Xjo/view?usp=sharing
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
Is this for the AVIN 10.25" screen as well?

I received a file from AVIN in July. "BMW-PX3-Android71__2018-07-17.zip"
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Yes you can use it for AVIN. Please stop thinking that AVIN is another unit. Avin is the same unit as all other china units.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
This issue was fixed by removing original bmw gps antenne from android unit, and installing the supplied antenna from China. I was using a splitter on the BMW GPS antenna. They told me that there was som voltage isssue.
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
Sorry, I didn't know.

The September update did not work on my unit. It recognized the update, and rebooted with a black screen, and white Error text.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Do you remember the error messege? Could be that AVIN have blocked other updates then their own on their unit. Sorry m8 I did not know that.
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
"Error" only.. :(
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
Updated the unit today with the AVIN software update from July. Nothing new, none of the bugs I've reported to avin is fixed. :(
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
Issue 1, the OEM screen is darker than the Android.

https://youtu.be/FU3S3RAiHZo

Issue 2, sound adjustment in Android does not work.

https://youtu.be/Usxd3OimWOs

https://youtu.be/NxxA49VdYMs

Issue 3, sound cuts when I'm returning to bmw Gui

https://youtu.be/DxUrt-Q9pnQ

Issue 4, WiFi keeps disconnecting/falling out randomly.

Sometimes when I start the unit it's not connected to the wifi. Other times it's connected, but disconnects after some time.

Issue/problem 5, can't find any app that autostarts my radio application.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
OKi, I will check if I have same problems later and come back to you. I do not use Youtube or original screen, so its not a problem for me.

Do you have Aux cable connected?
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
Thanks, The sound cuts on all apps, it's like the aux sound cuts every time I return to original screen.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Yes, there was a post here earlier about taskkiller killed apps when leaving them. Could be your issue.
[Android Head-Units] 9932ymx:
new android unit 8

https://youtu.be/2ZbYmYsD6a0
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
This is a 2 gb ram version, i think there will be a 4 gb ram version also.
[Android Head-Units] Foxtrott1613:
Hi Folks,

I hope that you can help me out of my problem. Normally all quesitons had been asked in the Thread's so I'm a silent member and just read here :)

I have AVIN Unit in my BMW E87 as well.

AVIN Model: BMWE87A-1025

Device: rkpx3

Device Model: rkpx3

The unit runs Android 4.4.4, 1GB Ram, 1.6 Ghz Quad Core CPU.

I'm looking for a firmware / update for my Unit, cause sometimes I have the "no signal" error. I hope, that someone can provide me the newest firmware / update cause AVIN is not resonding to my requests :(

In the #1 post I've seen a link for F30 (Firmware that eliminates error "no Signal" dated 4/10/2018 (Link controlled by AVIN) (Rootable)) - but the Link seems to be broken.

Hope that you can help here ;)

Thanks :)
[Android Head-Units] ddigian:
Hello

follow carefully and you will see that the "nosignal" error is unlikely to happen

Go to the settings - system

then go to the app settings

all the apps

find and enter the app called esfile

terminates and deactivates.

go out

Go to the app music

and delete the Cache.

The error is determined by the esfile app when it does not find the internet connection e

from the app music bug that loads too much info on the music crashes the system.

if you need it you can re-activate esfile explorer whenever you want, remembering to deactivate it.
[Android Head-Units] Foxtrott1613:
Hi,

Thanks for the detailed manual :)

Will try and report.

Thx
[Android Head-Units] JKCom:
It seems like Android 8.1 and PX6(RK3399) :good::good:

RK3399 is the flagship chip of Rockchip.
[Android Head-Units] arvylas:
Yep that's the one. Kinda pricey though.

https://exclusivecarauto.com/1025-android-2gb32g-octacore-f20f21-p-2053.html?language=en
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
Now we're talking. I hope this gets released for F10 as well.
[Android Head-Units] arvylas:
It has. I think for all f series just check in the store.

I also found a 15inch for f10 lol. Just Google it
[Android Head-Units] mskinnes:
You're right. :D

The 15" looks cool, but the specs is really bad.
[Android Head-Units] JKCom:
actually rk3399 is low price chip. vendors price policy is too high for BMW.
[Android Head-Units] pcherian:
Hi. I have a problem with my unit stuck with the BMW Connected Drive screen. I have a Gen 1 Android 4.4 ID5 version that has been working fine for the past 10 months. Appreciate if anyone can help. Thanks.
[Android Head-Units] zekaizer:
Sometimes, as you see in the picture, the screen turns into noise ...

I have to stop driving and turn off the engine to reboot the android HU ...

Is there any solution ??

[IMG="noise screen"]https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/UTB8mOFUj0nJXKJkSaiyq6AhwXXa9.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] 9932ymx:
a few days after the update
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Wow, thats bad. Could be a bad soldering, an nothing about updating. Have you contacted your seller?
[Android Head-Units] 9932ymx:
I think it's the new firmware. it worked for a few days after no signal Android never again start I dismounted the unit I found that. now i'm waiting for the seller's answer
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Oki, keep us updated.

How can an update do this. I do not understand this?

Did you use BMW Fakra splitter with BMW gps antenna or did you use china GPS antenna.

Reason I ask is because my No signal screen stopped after removing splitter.
[Android Head-Units] 9932ymx:
I had a China GPS antenna.the unit displays on screen no signal like the video

https://youtu.be/LhiCKJkgamA
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Oki, I was just curious. Thanks for info m8.
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Hey has anyone dabbled in getting a usb dac working for this unit. It would fix all the sound issues i believe. Anyone with more knowledge know if this would be a possibility. I bought one and have it connected but cannot get audio out. I attempted previously but that's when i temporally broke my headunit.