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[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Some good news guys. For those without enhanced Bluetooth I managed to add a few things that greatly improved audio quality. I'm not responsible if your unit breaks or explodes from doing the following

1. Root with king root

2. Use supersume to get rid of king root and install super su

3. Install flashfire

4. Download ainur Nero zip

4. Download james dsp zip

5. Download viper4android apk

6. Use flashfire to install both zip files one at a time( it will reset in between)

7. Install viper4android

8. Set all the avin audio eq settings to 0

8. Mess with all the settings and enjoy significantly improved sound quality

There are still some crackles every once and a while but it's so much better
[Android Head-Units] k_blal:
after updating the firmware volume is flat low

i purchased lately from avin usa the 2nd generation f android system, I am not sure but I think at the beginning the volume was ok after that I updated the firmware to 22.11.2017 and ever since the volume is almost flat and very low, I tried to change settings no luck, , does anyone have any idea how can i solve this ,i downgraded the firmware still no luck volume is low a if it is not having any amplification

i am not sure is is a matter of firmware any more
[Android Head-Units] daxtor:
You are not alone. Mine doesn't recognize my Note 5 either. It looks like a Gen 1 issue as someone says that his phone works with a Gen 2 unit.
[Android Head-Units] rsourour:
Developer options PW

Hi Guys

Can anyone tell me what is the developer options password in AVINUSA headunit

thanks
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
I think I have a second generation unit but I'm not sure how can I know what generation is mine?
[Android Head-Units] 8senuf:
I had to format my Evo Plus 128gb sd card for my HU to recognize it. Google it
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
If yours has the GPS pigtail, then you have Gen1
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Do you think we'll ever get lollipop in order to run Android auto?
[Android Head-Units] madmunky:
Does anyone know how the iDrive works with these units, I have an application which does not support the iDrive controller and I want to try to get it working? Is the iDrive emulated as a joystick or are there any apps which will allow me to map the iDrive controller to keys?
[Android Head-Units] rsourour:
does anyone take the trouble of answering our questions because most queries remain unanswered which make the forum more of a waste of time.
[Android Head-Units] leaskovski:
I've been doing a bit of digging and have found this site as well (by using google image search)...

http://www.a-carnavi.com/col.jsp?id=105

https://www.facebook.com/BMWcarmultimedia

Possibly another manufacturer of the device.

Interestingly enough, one of the AVIN installation videos is the same as the video on the youtube account for this company, so there is a good possibility these are shipping the same units. The AVIN video seems to have been uploaded first, however the are other videos that have been uploaded way back when showing similar units from what looks like a show.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzZEV9dDqUds_NfwfHy823Q/videos

Ive done some more digging, and it looks like the above site is possibly a front for this company:

http://alex.manufacturer.globalsour...dtl/In-dash-DVD/1153990527/Car-navigation.htm

Some of the details on the Youtube uploads refers to Alex Champion, which is also sort of refereed to in the Alex Manufacturer site.

From all the links I can see reference 2 part numbers as well for the units, e.g. the E60/E90 CCC unit (10pin) is EW963A and also AL-8210. AL part numbers seem to represent Alex Manufacturing, where as the EW are possibly in reference to EWAYGPS, but there isn't much on those part numbers and that site doesn't seem to have these devices, so I think they might have been dropped. They also only seem to be referenced on a UK selling site (iceautobox).

Anyway, all the part numbers are listed on the facebook page of A-Carnavi:

https://www.facebook.com/BMWcarmult...382382345233/1926329464250523/?type=3&theater
[Android Head-Units] Jamespheely:
guys I'm having major issues with GPS... I am using a splitter from the oem antenna and more often than not it doesn't pick up a signal at all and shows no satellites are visible. At this point I can go back to CCC nav and that works fine.

Then there are other times where it can see 20+ satellites with really strong signal, the location is not the issue, it really seems software related but avin have been useless.

has anyone had this issue?
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
Check out headunit reloaded. The paid version cost 8 dollars but i bought it and it works pretty solid for android auto as long as you have an android phone.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
I've installed it but it doesn't work. After the first menu which shows self mode , wifi, wifi direct, etc every option I choose does nothing.

Only messages about it can't detect de server, etc.

Any ideas?
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
So you have to enable the server on your phone in the anddoid auto app . then you have to connect the avin unit to the phones hot spot. Then open the head unit reloaded app on the avin unit and click the wifi button
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Sorry again but how do I enable the server on my phone in the Android auto app? Can't find the options in settings.
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
So watch this video and do just like this guy does. You have to click about in the Android auto app, then click the bar at the top like 7 or 8 times to unlock developer settings. Then turn on head unit server and make sure you change it to developer mode in the settings like the guy did. [youtube]Sj3EHUm96Wk[/youtube]
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Thanks again. I did every step but I just have a black screen on my head unit.
[Android Head-Units] aclearersky:
What happens when you start it up and connect your phone via USB?
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Nothing happens really. But sometimes I get this screen.

I don't know what I'm doing wrong.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
My Avin unit it's pretty unpredictable now I can't connect my phone to the head unit via Bluetooth because it doesn't appear in the selectable devices. I don't know what happened because before I got the unit discovered by the phone but now it doesn't appear... Any ideas?
[Android Head-Units] leaskovski:
Im pretty much convinced that these guys are the manufacturers of these units now...

http://inexelec.com/3-bmw-navigation-system/172713

http://alex.manufacturer.globalsour...om/3000000222359/22428/In-dash-DVD-player.htm

The global sources site lists more units than the Inex site. I have sent them a message to see if they produce the software updates for these. Im not expecting a reply though.
[Android Head-Units] leaskovski:
Using the latest software update (Feb) taken from bimmerPost, I pulled the img file apart using the RockChip Factory Tool posted by someone else previously. Looking at the apk's shipped in the system folder, all the latest modified apks seem to contain a reference to a "com.szchoiceway" in the manifest xml files. This would suggest that this is the team providing the software updates for these units.

Doing a search for these guys, brings back other android head units, such as the Tesla Panel Display that is also in the forums....

https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/android-head-units/tesla-style-headunits-t3512709

Not much else for the term.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Anything worth mentioning about the update? New Android version? Better performance?
[Android Head-Units] leaskovski:
I don't know, because I don't actually have any of these units yet. I have been looking into getting one for my E91, so have been a far bit of research because I don't want to pay over the odds for an avin unit that is manufactured by someone else and can be bought cheaper elsewhere.
[Android Head-Units] Jamespheely:
hi guys, does anyone know if there is a way to change the music app to something like poweramp? I know I could just install it but would like it linked to the main menu app instead of the standard player. Thanks
[Android Head-Units] MrFuzzyWuzzy:
Sent an email out to one of the assumed providers for AVIN to get a price per unit shipped. AVIN's current $486 price tag is still very tempting thanks to CIC still being pretty expensive and NBT being even more expensive and extremely "hard" to install in my pre-LCI E61.

Update: Received an email back...

"Good day.

Thanks for your interested in our product.

For your reference information as below:

1, Model: AL-8210 E61 Android multimedia navi

2, Quantity: 1pc

3, Unit price: US$535.00/pcs

4, Shipping cost: US$60.00 ( ship by DHL )

5, Payment term: 100% T T in advance.

6, Lead time: 2 days ( after we receive your full payment)

7, Warranty: 1 year"
[Android Head-Units] m5james:
I got two, one for my 2010 X5M with CIC and one for the GF's 2008 535xiT with CCC. Both came drop shipped fromto www.dx.com, but I couldn't find them looking at their website. Just get them from AVIN and make sure to ask for free GPS splitters like I did.

I'm more tech savvy than the GF so I run an app called AutoTether and then I run Waze and Showbox quite often, the biggest perk was also going from an 8.5" screen to 10.25". Her screen size stayed the same but is happy now that she's got a backup camera and easier Bluetooth integration.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
Hi

Is there any reason, setting, connection or mode I'm missing as Spotify doesn't sound through the car speakers and Google maps voice does?

Thanks!
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
Is there a March firmware update???

Also i would like to ask if anyone has a problem as i have.

When i press the idrive menu button the FM radio station moves to another FM station , sometimes moves to another band .

is there a setting for this ?

Also in the factory setting menu there is a setting about idrive.

Idrive A

Idrive B

what these setting are for ?

Idrive with single menu button idrive with multipule buttons?
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
Did anyone compile the apps to change the lanuage appearence ? I am Greek and all the main apps are in English no matter what language i am selecting. It does change the language of the play store installed apps but the factory apps do not.

I wish i could compile them myself but i do not know how to extract them from the OS.
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
There is a February update. Send an email to Avin and they'll send you a link.
[Android Head-Units] EDGN:
As this is based in Android im very interested in the Launcher APK. Can someone please Upload it? Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] tom993:
Hello

I`ve gen.1 android nav from avinusa - for F10/F11, with dvd. There are lot of bugs, but my contact with avin was single-track - no replayes...

Can I upgrade my avin nav with files from here? Somebody has done this?

Now I have android 4.4.2

THX
[Android Head-Units] xl3vax:
Hi, I received a new firmware today AVINUSA.COM_BMW_EVO_Software_Update_03-13-2018.zip

I tapped on "update firmware" but after the installation, it got stuck on the BMW logo.

What are the instruction to restore it with the SD card? thanks!
[Android Head-Units] lguodon:
Lauucher.apk

Is there a way to get the NBT EVO design on a android tablet. Or maybe their Launcher?

Can anyone pack it into a apk?

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Who can extract the launcher.apk and systemUI of this machine, generate the installation package, let more people can experience EVO ID6, thank you very much! I will donate PayPal if you find a solution！
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
Anybody figure out how to:

a) Change the default apps attached to the launcher such as music

b) Use the Idrive controller in android apps?
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Are you guys all in all happy about this unit. I feel that I read about all the problems on this forum, so I am afraid to buy one. I wish it had better specs.

Is there any news on a better version made?
[Android Head-Units] EDGN:
I will donate too
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
Update.img from AVIN Hopefully this will help someone and they can extract the launcher.apk
[Android Head-Units] EDGN:
Thank you! I tried to unpack the Image. But it seems to be difficult. 7-zip nor WinRAR did the Job. Any ideas?
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
I have unpacked Update.img file, then unpacked system.img file. Download this system.7zip and unpack, all the apk files are located in system/app folder

enjoy!

https://mega.nz/#!CJ9X2aKK!J4VxWBIfyAdJj3md2fDFPFydXeyDPVZ_O4xjoUht9i0
[Android Head-Units] CleanKM:
See my first post. There is a link for the software you need to unpack.
[Android Head-Units] EDGN:
Thank you Guys! I was able to find the launcher.apk and also i can Install it on my px5 headunit. But it wont start. Even without Error Message. So i guess the different Resolution causes the Crash. Too Bad, but it was worth a try

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If anybody is able to modify it to make it work with other devices heres the apk. I sadly dont have the knowledge

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R-0MyWj5KjuYlktFy3LeK7kgB6FuMI0-/view?usp=drivesdk

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Other Idea:

Can someone Upload the Update.img from this model: AC9-B5X5
[Android Head-Units] lguodon:
Direct extraction and installation of launcher.apk and fatset.apk, I tried, but do not work, need to be optimized to be compiled to use!
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
Hello guys

Can you please check in your units

if when you play music and go back to the main menu the music stops or still plays?

My unit stops music immediately, i think that it wasn`t the standard behavior of the unit. The music should play all the time till you press the pause button.

Am i correct?
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
I write from experience and I would not recommend this unit. Specs and os are way to obsolete. It performs poorly. GPS behavior is unpredictable.

I believe this could have been a great purchase if the specs weren't so subpar. Nevertheless ii take still better than the zero tech BMW insists to put in their cars.

I've asked if is updates are coming and got no answer.

It does the job but you have to get ready for some every day frustration.

I would really like that Avin could update the os. Lollipop will do the trick for having Android auto. Also that the laucher could be costumized. There are lots of cards that I don't use or have installed. Video, DVR, etc. It's just a waste of space.
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Thank you for honest answear. Its what I tought. The specs are horrible. Hoppfully they will launch a better version, with better specs soon.
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
The unit is very far away from being the best on the market, not even close to any current tablet or phones in terms of specs.

A lot of the issue reported by other users such as sound and GPS are software related (buggy drivers and modules). The specs aren't great but work for the basic needs (if you don't go too crazy on apps).

The launcher looks great (the UI is extremely OEM like) sadly you can't change any of the "tiles" which is frustrating. So you cant have the OEM look and use apps like Spotify or similar easily. Another downside is that my iDrive controller does not work with Spotify or any normal android apps.

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I've used the Headunit reloaded to get Android Auto but this super stretched and 720p doesn't work for me. Have you tried that? Also wish the iDrive controller would work with that. If you use CarPlay apparently it works better as Avin provides an App, not much use for us Android users
[Android Head-Units] kalinkamaen:
Thank you for you experience gt2009.

These software bugs and drive issue poeple are experiencing, must be frusterating when there is no updates coming?

I have been in contact with a Aliexpress seller, selling this unit. You can see the conversation in picture attached, claiming there

will be an update for this unit in june. Hopefully this will sort out issues!
[Android Head-Units] respondtononsense:
I don't know why so much are complaining. It's an affordable device, capable of doing much more than a OEM basic BMW or whatever brand head unit. Navigating while listening to podcasts without using my phone. Calling with the OEM Bluetooth connection while getting proper navigation instructions. My phone is now in the console, not using it. I'm even able to browse through my mails or WhatsApp, but don't feel the need to do so while driving. For 400 dollars, it's a steal. And no, it's not the newest hardware, but for the stuff you're about to do with it, it's great
[Android Head-Units] wiltrup:
Hey guys,

Just installed the unit in my danish F11 last week, and I do experience some issues/questions:

1: The sound is awful, compared the stock Bluetooth-to original bmw Stereo-sound..

Is there ANY way to make the Avin unit connect to.. say, a Bluetooth music receiver that I connected to the car ? (I have an HK adapt) and by that way - bypass the horrible amp in the unit ?

My hk adapt (or any other Bluetooth sound receiver) shows up in the avin unit- and I haven’t found any app that will show it..

2: is there a way to make the avin show up on full screen when starting the car, so I don’t have to hold “menu” every time, as I starts up in splitscreen... ?

3: is there any way to make other navigation apps act like google maps when It come to playing navigation sounds ?

Google maps “highjacks” my front Left speaker, which is nice, for when I’m not on aux, but listening to factory radio or Bluetooth...

I love the TomTom Nav app, it runs a lot smoother on the unit, and just looks better, but I only get sound when having aux switched on (which I don’t because of the poor sound quality that makes me play Spotify from my iPhone to the bmw stereo)

Hope that makes sense?

Apologies for my not that perfect English :D

Btw: I have the unit rootet with kingroot
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
For $400 I think most people would expect a device on par with current tablets on the market for the same price. The frustration is with poorly implemented modules that create unexpected behavior for some such as bad sound or GPS not about the added functionality.
[Android Head-Units] maya_java:
#176

I can not successfully install google TTS.
[Android Head-Units] koutsouk:
I think that the truth is somewhere between these thoughts .

The points that should be improved are in my opinion.

To be able to use idrive as a pointing device in all menus , not to use the touchscreen to navigate through the native apps firstly and in the other apps after .

And the system be stable and less Ram needed to be opertional.

For the customization and all the others i think that they are cosmetic things so can be prioritized secondly .

The main issue for me is the idrive knob .

Please let it act as ponting device .

I do not know if that is possible but i think that now the idrive acts as a pointing device but with limited use.

that should be extended to all native at list apps.
[Android Head-Units] gt2009:
Similar issues as you, wish the iDrive Controller would work in any Android app.
[Android Head-Units] wiltrup:
BTW:

Have any of you had the famous android WiFi-password-forgetting issue on the avin?

I do... forgets my WiFi all the time, and I have to choose it and type WiFi pass all the time.

It sometimes remembers during the day, but it’s always lost the next morning..

Solutions for android are mostly to delete the efs folder, as the imei causes trouble...

But as it is a sim-free device, it does not have the efs folder, so there isn’t anything to delete/fix..

Any ideas ?
[Android Head-Units] mantrajt:
If a firmware update is to come as said few posts ago, let's hope it's either an upgrade to 5.0 or better to the new low specs hardware version of Oreo.

Both should result in better software experience as Android has been polished from kit Kat to lollipop and works better in low spec device. But .....I don't think so.

As for Idrive and the Launcher ...more costumization ... selectable tiles , create nav shortcuts, etc. If not, Nova launcher does the trick, but you lose the use of the knob and use touch inputs only.
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] ggg8383:
does anybody know if any of the J7 (2016) or these J7 pro (2017 ):

- J730GM/DS (SM-J730GZKUXSP)

- J730F/DS

- J730G/DS

- SM-J730GZDWINS

have the fm radio (or at least, If I can get fm radio by installing spirit fm)?

GSmarena says yes, but samsung site says nothing about it

Thanks in advance for the reply!
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] finac94:
My J7 (2016) j710fn has built-in fm radio and also comes with the app installed :)
[Samsung Galaxy J7 Questions & Answers] williejack619:
How can I unlock the bootloader for the j727vpp I went to developer setting and I couldn't

find oem unlock toggle
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Jasse:
Hello !

I got my Kaiser and from about two days got sometimes problem whit connect to network and to see sim card , its orange network. I put in that simcard to n95 and works exellent but not on kaiser ;/ Need i to change radio ?!

In my room nokia got full network but htc only one point ;/ first days when i got that pda everything was ok .... please help.

(soory for my english..)

Details:

R 1.27.12.29

G 22.45.88.07H

D 1.81.00.00
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Jasse:
Heello again!

anybody now what happend whit my pda ? i dont now if i should give back kaiser to orange branch or try play whit radio but i think radio is new version so i really dont now what to do ;/
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] fisha21:
I'm not sure what is causing this but I would recommend replacing it if that is an option. For it to suddenly not get reception suggests to me a device fault, rather than reception issues.

If you are within the returns period, take it back for a new one. If not, then it might be worth flashing a new radio.

I found 1.27.12.32 and 15.32 work quite well with Orange.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] martuk:
Have you tried switching to GPRS rather than 3G to see if that makes a difference
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] andaroo:
So how do you work that one out?

does that mean that local cell is impervious to failure?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] politeuser:
T-mobile has been having a lot of problems recently too and the call centre staff are not much use, i havent been able to make or receive phone calls for over a week (i have to dial and 15times before i can get through to anyone) and use my HSDPA properly it keeps cutting on and off, soo annoying!:mad:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Jasse:
So better way is give back to get new one , if that happend again i'll possible put in new radio se how is running. My N95 work's well in same place and got avalible 3G :/.

See what orange says.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Jasse:
Hello !

Problem Fixed By assistant from orange shop :)

3G And 3,5G don't work propertly in my Town in UK.

What Man in Orange shop did is only changed in Band Settings NETWORK TYPE : AUTO to *ONLY GSM*.

He said that some of phones has problem whit auto search proper network type.

Ex. N95 working well whit automatic selection but not my kaiser , sometimes tytn is lost and fully disconnect from network when trying swich to 3G mode.

Now My Tytn is working well but if i whant too use video konference i must swich manualy network Type to AUTO or WCDMA.

So i think my version of kaiser got a bug somewere but im thinking if that is on Radio or on Rom ?

Thanks.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] martuk:
mine is the same, at home I dont get a good enough 3G signal to make or receive calls, so have it on GSM, then if I want to use video calls or www switch it over. hence the reason I suggested it earlier on
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Guides, News, & Discussion] Rally517:
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