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[Android Head-Units] Ryeguy2006a:
Let me know if this is what you were looking for:

I finished up the physical install of the radio last night. My factory truck harness to the original stereo didn't have a dimmer light or switched 12v+ so I added those pins to the truck side of my harness so that I didn't have to have any extra wires to unplug if/when I ever need to pull mine out.

Home screen:

Radio:

It's been a few days now and I am very happy with the radio overall. There are two quirks that may just be user error, but sometimes the radio app doesn't want to stay open and will close, but the music still plays? If I open it up and push another button it will stay on though? The other is I have a fairly significant amount of static when making a bluetooth phone call? Maybe I am getting some sort of interference with the radio antenna or something? Otherwise it has been smooth sailing and I'm mad I didn't do this sooner! I'm hoping to get my backup camera hooked up this weekend and then the install is complete.
[Android Head-Units] jimsey:
Looks good, you've got a px3 processor which is different to my px5 and explains why you've got a newer version of android to mine even though the radios look identical on the outside.

Not sure about the static, they do have their quirks but there's not much that people on here have xperienced and fixed.

Pumpkins own forum also has good support from pumpkin staff.
[Android Head-Units] Ryeguy2006a:
I'm not too familiar with the hardware, but hopefully my PX3 is a good processor. That's a great tip on the Pumpkin forum. Maybe I will search over there to see if I can find out why I am getting the static.
[Android Head-Units] Pimptorious:
Looking at one of these units. I notice it doesn't have a normal wiring harness and has RCA type ends on the wires. Am I correct?
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
I picked up one too. Not this exact model but it is the Octacore 7.1.2 version and 6.2" screen. You def have a newer build version than mine.

I am having problems with the Radio not changing frequency and not showing RDS on all my stations. Old headunit did. Also my fast bootup doesn't work all the time. Pumpkin gave me a new version to download and install, but I haven't done that just yet.
[Android Head-Units] Ryeguy2006a:
There are the RCA connections for back up cameras, and a bunch of other inputs, but there is also the regular unterminated ends that you have to solder to your existing radio or radio harness adapter. They called it an ISO plug in my instructions and I ended up cutting that off to splice on the adapter for my truck.
[Android Head-Units] Ryeguy2006a:
I'm not very savvy with the technical side of the radio for installing different versions, but I haven't had any issues with mine. The only issue I have with RDS is that when I have a weaker radio signal it will spell out gibberish, but that is understandable given the weak signal. Other than than it works perfectly and tells me the artist and song that is playing, or the radio station. As for the fast boot not working, did you hook your wires up properly to switched 12v+, constant 12v+ and ground? Make sure those connections are rock solid. I soldered all of my connections and heat shrink to protect them.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
I was googling these updated units as I have an older Pyle PLDNANDVR695 and it's just driving me nuts with how slow it is and the issues I have. I came across Pumpkins new unit that is an octa-core with 8.0 (https://www.autopumpkin.com/pumpkin...screen-octa-core-with-gps-navi-bluetooth.html)

Has anyone tried this one yet? The specs look great... I realize there will always be issues with these types of head units and I really want to upgrade from my current unit but I also don't want to have a bunch of new issues to deal with.
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
I actually have the 7.1 unit I just bought last week. I am going to return it and get this one. Just hoping it gets on Amazon soon as my return window closes March 2nd. So far the headunit has been good. I did have to update the MCU which fixed the buggy radio. Now it works well. I also thought I purchased a fast boot unit. I did not. So that is another reason I am returning it. Takes around 25 seconds to boot. This new one takes 1 second supposedly which is awesome!

I have an aftermarket system hooked up to it as well and it sounds fine. The presets aren't bad either. I tested the headunit's clipping volume on my O-scope and I was able to turn it up to max volume without the unit clipping. Impressive if you ask me. The rule most go by is 75% max volume then do all your tuning from there.

I got rid of the crappy factory look and downloaded Nova Launcher that I use on my phone. I will be doing the same with the new unit. Though one thing is when you add a new launcher you can't add a radio widget like the factory one has. I just bypass this by hitting the "band" key on the left.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
Cool, thanks for the response! A lot of the issues I have with the Pyle aren't necessarily show stoppers, but they are absolutely maddening to me. For instance, it always delay initiates my amp by like 3 seconds... I have all my fronts through two crossovers into to a JL HD600 and I have the rears hooked into the HU directly; music starts playing and then the amp kicks in with the front speakers. Could be my issue but I've had a setup like this before on other headunits and it was never an issue. Also the auto-dimming is broken and manually changing it has this really weird issue where you change it, it switches back almost immediately and you have about a 1 second window to change it again... it's almost like it has a Min & Max value of brightness and it just jumps back and forth. Insanelyyyyyyyyyy annoying at night time as you're trying to turn it down and it will just go super bright and blind the piss out of me.

Anyways, I am pretty close to wanting to order this unit anyways and just try it out. The specs look fantastic and hopefully it's just a generally better experience than what I'm having now. The Pyle was my first android based unit and overall it's been cool, I just want a bit more out of it and expect a better experience overall.
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
That sucks about the delayed amp. I have my remote wire from my two amps spliced into the red (acc) on the head unit which then goes into the pac harness for my truck. Soon as I turn my ignition on it powers up my amps. Though I am not sure if yours boots up quick or not, but maybe mine taking close to 30 seconds to boot my amps have time to turn on. For now I have changed the settings to where the headunit powers down after 10 mins when ignition is turned off. This allows for a quick start up of less than 5 seconds. Obviously this is for quick stops like the store or something. Overnight it is of course a cold boot.

The dimming on my is not auto either. I didn''t hook those wires up as it was a bit confusing which ones were the dimmers. Though the volume knob is actually the dimmer as well. You press it in and it goes from Bright, Dark, Off. I can adjust it more by pulling the system settings up, but the dark setting is perfectly fine at night.

I really think you'll be pleased with this unit. I am impressed by my current one and I have used nothing but top of the line Kenwood units for the past decade. I wanted more freedom in my headunit so I took a plunge at the low cost of these. Of course there will always be pros and cons. I also love using my phone as the hotspot and playing Spotify/etc from my headunit. Of course I did this with my old units but that was through BT. No need for BT now. I also don't care to have BT calling either.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
I like your idea a lot about splicing the remote turn-on into the ignition on. I think my amp boots pretty quick but I will still plan to do what you've already done. That way it can also make sure that the remote turn on isn't losing connectivity and causing this 3s timeout. As I mentioned before, it's really weird because it does it for every song or transition of apps... insanely annoying.

The other question I had is how did you set yours to do remote shutoff after 10 minutes? One thing I haven't been able to do is this... not sure if my Porsche supports it or if I need to find an alternative power source that has this function built into it that keeps power for X# of minutes after the ignition is shut off.

I'm most likely going to order this updated unit this week... the only downside is I'm impatient when it comes to buying/shipping. I checked Amazon, nothing. with the updated unit There is an EBay store but it's coming from Hong Kong as well so it still has ~2-3 week delivery. I will likely order directly from Pumpkin because I want to order some of the add-on products directly from them (OBD2 and the 3/4G wifi dongle, which I'm super excited for since I have a spare, free sim).
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
I am not sure about the Joying units, but I would think they are pretty similar to the Pumpkin when it comes to wiring an amp(s). Usually you have a blue/white for your remote off the headunit. Though I do not recall seeing one on these. Also the subout is usually two rcas and not just one. So I had to buy a Y adapter to plug my sub into it.

You go into settings, then car settings and there is an option to turn on the option. It gives you 10 mins, 30 mins or 1 hour shutoff. It actually puts it into sleep mode. This allows the screen to turn off and not display while you are out of your vehicle for potential thieves. Hopefully I won't need to use this on the new unit.

Yes I have been trying to get ahold of Pumpkin on when they will be releasing the new unit on Amazon. I get 5% cashback and Amazon is just easier to deal with. As I mentioned before I hope they get added before March 2nd which is the last day for my return window on my current head unit. Do you not have a hotspot on your phone? Verizon is what I have and I have the unlimited plan so using Hotspot is free. I thought about grabbing the 3g/4g dongle but I didn't trust it. Testing the hotspot proved to me that I don't need the dongle. I also use the OBD2 BT device to track my vehicles sensors/gauges. Works well. Even though the headunit comes with Torque Pro already installed. I ended up having problems with that one. So I uninstalled it, purchased from App store and it ended up fixing all my problems. $5 is not bad for the app either.

Another thing I would like to add is the GPS. I am not sure if it is because I have the antenna inside the dash or what, but it tends to skip and not follow me very precisely like our phones do. I think I need to relocate the GPS antenna outside the dash and have it sit at the bottom of the windshield out of site. This is something I will test when I get my new unit.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
I also just saw you posted on the Pumpkin forum, just responded to yours on there!
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
Hmm...I do not see any posts on that board since yesterday. Can you send me a direct link to the post please?
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
Apparently mine didn't post correctly, but basically was saying I also didn't see any Amazon store but found one on Ebay... but unfortunately it's still coming from Hong Kong.

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Also just tried to post again, I realized that it has to be approved by a moderator before being allowed to show up...
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
Yea I fotgot about that. My first couple posts needed to be approved. Though they always responded within a day. They have replied back at all and it is making me impatient. I see they have one on Amazon now https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079N9XDFT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ANVW61FB1ZGIJ&psc=1 but I am not paying $350 for it when it was $310 on their actual site.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
Thanks for the link. I agree with you, ALTHOUGH on the same point I could receive it earlier and return it if there are any issues.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
I'm gonna measure my current HU tonight and the space to make sure it fits. If it does, I'm gonna order it tomorrow.
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
Well I went ahead and got the new one in. Decided to purchase it from Amazon. Came in on Sunday. It is a tad bigger than my older one so it took a bit more work to get it to fit into my dash panel on my truck. The hardware is MUCH faster. Takes 1 second to boot up. Comes with an actual amp connection wire this time as well as some others that could be used for other applications. I def like this one over the old one as well. So it is def worth it. I also added a new RCA cable (more durable one) for my back-up cam and have had zero problems with that too.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
Awesome. I never got around to measuring my HU yet. Gonna go tonight and do it to make sure it's fine. I have a dash kit for my Porsche so I want to at least make sure that it fits inside of that or I'll have another problem.

How's everything else? Does it feel like a major upgrade from your previous unit? If so, I'm sure it will be miles past what I have.
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
Def a major upgrade. The biggest one being the fast boot. It boots up as fast as the factory radio. The radio is on before I even start my truck. (It's a diesel so I have to let the glow plug light go off before starting it). They have the measurements on the Pumpkin website. This unit was about 4mm wider and 3mm taller than my other unit. Doesn't seem much but when it comes to fitting the dash kit it can mean a lot. You will def like this unit.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
Nice. I measured late last night, looks like it should squeeze into it. Going to order it tonight and hopefully get it in this weekend.

BTW, do you have an OBD2 bluetooth sensor with it by chance? If so, any recommendations on the brand?

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Just ordered mine. Saying delivery by 2/28... hope it's sooner so I can spend Sat. night getting it hooked up.
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
That is good to know. For the OBD2 I bought this one https://www.amazon.com/BAFX-Product...FX+Products+Bluetooth+Diagnostic+OBDII+Reader

Also you'll want to put some electrical tape over the lights as they are BRIGHT when it is connected to the ECM. That is if your OBD sticks out in the open like mine does.
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
I ordered the Pumpkin 8.0 today and I am looking forward to putting it into my 2012 F150 - I have the stock system now, so will end up redoing the speakers and adding an amp while connecting to the stock rear camera and steering controls. I should have all the parts to get started in the next week or so and will write up my install process since I plan on doing it myself.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
Great, look forward to your writeup. Mine hasn't shipped yet, it's estimating the delivery on 2/28. Hopefully it surprises me and comes earlier this weekend.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
Mine still hasn’t shipped and still targeting Tuesday for arrive. Wish I would have ordered it a few days ago so I could have had it by this weekend :(
[Android Head-Units] johnnyrichter:
I have a similar head unit as OP(screenshot attached). I've been mostly happy with it but only 2gb of RAM is starting to show its ugly side, the included wifi antenna has weak reception, randomize on my playlist(a bunch of mp3s on a flash drive plugged in to usb) isn't very random, and I can't seem to find any root method available for it which really sucks. Honestly might sell mine on ebay and buy one that can be rooted because I want viper4android and a better rom.
[Android Head-Units] ffwd4490:
Hey guys, I just installed my pumpkin 8.0 today. Replaced and older kitkat unit that was running the last Mal rom released for that unit. It runs perfectly except for the white noise I get regardless of what app I'm using.... This is noise with the vehicle running or not. It's not engine noise. It's bad enough that if I can't figure it out I'll have to send it back.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
That sucks! Mine arrives on Tuesday, I'm gonna try to get in that night if I have enough time.
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
My order didn't ship - they said out of stock, but would have more units in Monday and it would ship then. We will see.
[Android Head-Units] JLaCroix:
Got mine on Tuesday but haven't had time to touch it. Will hopefully get it in on Friday night.
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
I'd be interested in hearing about your customer service experience and what you ended up paying to ship it back to HK for an exchange.
[Android Head-Units] d3funct:
So is it really on 8.0?
[Android Head-Units] L-ight:
I have had mine installed for some weeks now. It runs perfect. The fast boot is great. Apps are quick to load as well. I would say the only thing I do not like about this unit is radio app layout. Wish I could customize it. Though I am running on Nova Launcher. I hate stock launcher looks.

Forgot to add this was about the new 8.0 4GB unit. I had the 7.1 2GB unit and it sucked compared to this one.
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
I agree with you i have done the same thing i uprgraded from the Cn10 unit only just bought two months ago .

this px 5 4gb 32gb kicks ass. it is excellent. i am using car laucher pro. its brilliant
[Android Head-Units] sonof40:
It looks like it's been about a year since the last post. I hope this thread is still relevant. I have the 10.1" adjustable screen unit.

Does anybody know anything about the use of the two SD card slots? One says GPS and the other SD. I can't find a way to control their use.
[Android Head-Units] SuCitta:
[MENTION=8892158]Ryeguy2006a[/MENTION] Are you still happy with the unit? Iam thinking about buying it...

Thanks in advance
[Android Head-Units] sonof40:
I'm not giving up on it yet because of its features but I will never buy anything else that does not include a technical (not User) manual.
[Android Head-Units] SuCitta:
[MENTION=9333386]sonof40[/MENTION] Sorry, i did not follow your previous posts but...., do you have any issues with the pumpkin? I am planing to buy one and happy for any help/advice :cyclops:
[Android Head-Units] sonof40:
My main issue is finding off road, offline trail maps, which is why I went with an Android unit. I have been through 9 or 10 different Apps to find one that will allow me to load an entire state. (CA) I finally am currently using AlpineQuest which has allowed me to install CA and NV. So far, so good.

My main beef is how to use or manage the two SD card slots. One is GPS (what does that mean exactly) and the other is labeled simply SD.

There is no instruction, that I can find, as to how to use them or direct their usage by an App.

But I love all the other functions except I can't get Bluetooth to sync with my iPhone.

ps, I know what GPS means but how does it apply here?
[Android Head-Units] SuCitta:
So, beside your issue with BT, which can also be an android<->apple issue, your main issue is to find the right app for your "offroad trials", right? GPS in principle does work correct!?

Did you try to load some music from the SD Slots for instance? I am also quite confused about the labelling with "SD / GPS Card"
[Android Head-Units] sonof40:
GPS works fine. Haven't tried putting MP3 on a card and inserting it. I will try that and I suspect it will work. But I already have many ways to hear music. What I would like is to load maps onto a card and then have the App access it.

Thanks for the reply.
[Android Head-Units] SuCitta:
Have you tried:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navigation.offlinemaps.gps

I made good experience so far, but don't know how it works with off-road tracks...

Please keep me updated about using these ports for both... Maps, what should work, and mp3s

Thanks

PS: the App let's you choose, whether you want to save the maps on internet or external memory
[Android Head-Units] sonof40:
I do actually use that (same as Sygic) and it's great for on-road travel.

I downloaded an MP3 onto a flash drive. inserted it into another PC and it played. Put it into the PX3 and nothing.

I'll keep trying things.
[Android Head-Units] mjt1111:
I have this unit installed in VW and works great. Running 8.0. Anyone have a guide to rooting the unit?
[Android Head-Units] mugglesquop:
Hello, bought a cheap and cheerful "Android 7.1" head unit off eBay (link). It has a 1.6 quad core, 1Gb RAM, 16Gb Internal Storage.

From 'Settings':

ARM Version: 16.08.08_V00I

MCU Version: 17.10.28_01_13M

The settings are very locked down, I cannot access 'About device' so have used an app called 'About Device' to find this so far:

Device model: mid1008l_emmc

Android Version: Lollipop_MR1 7.1 (so not Android 7.1....)

Build: LMY47I

Build Host: YLD (not sure what this is)

Hardware: MT8127

It doesn't have a SD slot that i can see...

I've managed to get the 'Factory Setting' password from the seller, which is 44320, but will only let me set steering wheel controls and startup logo.

can anyone tell me what type of device this is? Hui Fei? MTC/MTCC/MTCB?

thanks for any help :good:

Will
[Android Head-Units] mugglesquop:
This seems to be the same spec http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=841385&st=140
[Android Head-Units] blueplasticsoulman:
[MENTION=641326]mugglesquop[/MENTION]

How bizarre. I have exactly the same unit (except the one you have linked to has buttons down the side. Mine doesn't) I installed it into my RangeRover p38. It's a great unit for the price and does pretty much everything i want.

I've searched high and low for information about the unit but haven't come up with much except this ----> http://specdevice.com/showspec.php?id=df9f-5355-0033-c5870033c587

I've had mine about 7 months now. Got round to rooting and superuser last weekend as i fancied a poke about because the system settings seem somewhat locked out as if there is another UI masking the actual ones.

ADB usb is disabled. Have to use wifi adb if you want to get into it.

I rebooted to recovery but not much seems to be going on. Android on his back with Chinese writing underneath that i think translated to "No going forward". So i think TWRP is on the cards and a full backup made.

The build code: LMY47I rang a bell for me when i saw it as i have a nexus 7 2012 and the build for that was LMY47D. Perhaps this is based on a nexus rom?

Hopefully somebody with some knowledge will come along and possibly be able to identify.
[Android Head-Units] mugglesquop:
thanks for the info :) i have searched and found the same as you, not a lot!

i'm pretty happy with it, would just like a nicer launcher with nicer apps
[Android Head-Units] blueplasticsoulman:
There appears to be an apk in the system called "systemui" Not sure if that's the one that's laid over the top of the actual android OS. I had a quick go with Nova launcher but you can't get it to stick. When you reboot, it reverts back.

Would be nice to get it to the standard android home screen and then be able to customize it to your hearts content. I'm not up on this kind of thing tho so i don't want to poke about too much incase i break it. Especially with no apparent recovery as yet.
[Android Head-Units] mugglesquop:
ah right. was looking at what was running on startup to stop the radio coming on straight away, haven't found it yet.
[Android Head-Units] mugglesquop:
duplicate
[Android Head-Units] mugglesquop:
using Startup Manager i have managed to get rid of "Launcher3" which is the standard launcher/interface and now use Car Launcher Free, which is a lot nicer (there is also a Pro paid for version).

just need to stop the radio starting up straight away now, can't see it on the Startup Manager :confused:

no further with ROMs...
[Android Head-Units] blueplasticsoulman:
was there anything under launcher 3 when you uninstalled it?

I wonder if we could extract the apk for the radio app, then uninstall it from the system and then reinstall it as a user app. Would have control over it then.

I'm currently trying to enable usb adb function. Having no luck editing the build.prop so far. I think i've got the goods to make a custom recovery but without usb adb working i can't install it.