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[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
Hello, I can confirm the bad quality of screen brightness at GA2170. They provide screen protector which is able to make it better but I no doubt about that. In my country the most of the days are sunny and that make the unit pretty useless. Imagine if you are trying to get directions for a location... I think this is the reason why eonon have the most cheap units. My friend get some days later a noname unit from aliexpress for his car with same chipset ram etc and the screen quality was so much better than eonon. Plus that my friend car glasses dont have sunshade (I have install at my car have sunshade). And I am pretty sure that any firmware or software update will make it better. This is a hardware issue. What ever.

Now about the resolution. All the new units at the market provides 1024*600. This is the best resolution you can find right now. I dont understand why the manufactors dont use full hd. I was thinking that the biggest resolution will make the icons pretty small but then I fugure out that this is a setting at the software.

If you want a screen with the best resolution and super high quality is to install a tablet at your car. Plus that you can get one with less money. But if your car have steering wheel and a can bus system tablet can display this information into the screen.

The other solution is to wait for a unit with good resolution display.

Cheers.

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Hello, at my GA2170 AM working fine.

Try to change the setting of the freq.

Try freq of other countries.

Question: DAB reciever is connected with the antenna of your car?
[Android Head-Units] abbots:
DAB has own on windscreen antenna, I think my car antenna needs power....

when I was installing, I just used some copper wire in the antenna socket, got all AM stations OK, after. connected in car antenna, didn't realize it needs power applied...
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
When I receive some cable adapters for my car for the head unit the adapter for the antenna have this thing at the photo...

I think is something like a signal amplifier.
[Android Head-Units] jakejm79:
How does the screen compare to the GA2167 (or other Eonon models). I have a GA2167 right now that has a BT issue (whenever its cold out, the first start of the day BT doesn't work). I'd consider sending it back and getting the GA2170 but I'm not sure its worth the extra money (I was happy with the performance of the GA2167) but I don't want to make a step down in screen quality.

Also does having Oreo increase the compatibility of 4G sticks, I have 2 sticks one that works kinda (it works with Android but lacks some of the bands my carrier needs so it doesn't always connect) and another that supports all the bands but Android doesn't recognize.
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
GA2167 have better reviews than GA2170. The reason why the GA2167 have a bigger price its the quality of the screen. If they can give a solution for the Bluetooth issue with a firmware update keep the unit.

Or just request your money back and buy a pumpkin.
[Android Head-Units] jakejm79:
I actually paid about $100 less for the GA2167 vs what the GA2170 is listed for now. But if the screen is much better on the GA2167 I'll keep that. I don't think its firmware related for the BT issue seems totally temp related therefore hardware, I actually had a different GA2167 prior to this one that bricked after trying a firmware update and that one while it was working had no BT connection issues.

I will install the GA2167 and look to swap it out if it continues to have issues.

FWIU Pumkin models have better amp/radio/BT chips than Eonon, is that really the case, anyone compared them side by side?
[Android Head-Units] abbots:
Is there a phone app that also handles SMSs?

Yes, my AM reception probs were as I didn't connect power to antenna amp....didn't realize it needed power...

Having issues connecting KiwiOBD adapter, is it add it's BLE Bluetooth low energy?

Has anyone tried a USB connected ODB?
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
It depend from your device if will give access to the text messages. My phone (Mi A1) can support via bluetooth Phone audio, Media audio and Contact sharing.

Chech out out with you can sync your text messages installing the app from google HangOuts. I am not sure if is working thow BT or internet.
[Android Head-Units] abbots:
I meant a app on Android radio that gives access to phone's text messages, like my Tom Tom navigation device does: I simply pair any mobile phone with Tom Tom, choose what I want: hand free/text messages/data, done. So now Tom Tom acts as hand free, and, is a text message arrives, it announces new text, offers to read out text, allows reply with canned messages including %ETA%.

I was expecting similar functionality on radio's dialer like Tom Tom does.
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
Wow I didint know tom tom give access to texts. I will try today Android Auto https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.projection.gearhead&hl=el but this app need data connection.
[Android Head-Units] abbots:
It's not a full SMS app, you can not start it yourself, you cannot access existing SMS, if you receive SMS whilst in the car, it offers to read it out, it is on bottom status bar for short time, also, it has 3 canned replies, one or two include %ETA%.

I've noticed today Tom Tom app on my radio unit offers to share ETA, but, as PDF....
[Android Head-Units] abbots:
I;ve noticed there is a Tyre Pressure Monitor option in factory settings, any uses such TPMS, which one?
[Android Head-Units] rvcullen:
Eonon heatsink and FW question

Hi all,

Just got the GA2170 head-unit the other day and already love this thing, aside from the daylight screen washout a bit. Seems to work pretty nicely, but still had to mess with it, as I am a tinkerer. I attached some pics of a heat-sink mod I did, wish i took more but general idea is there.

The super thin and crappy heat-spreader on the PX5 is awful and ran high in temps with only a few minutes running, so i can imagine in the car is much worse. Some chip temps were 160 F?!

Anyway,I took off the module and unscrewed the heat-sink. Only had the small thermal patch on it to the pX5, so I added a better material with some thermal compound and also dabbed some on the memory chips to help (though they don't really touch the heat spreader, but at least a little extra help).

I then sanded the top of the heats-spreader as smooth as I could make it, so the transfer of heat to the new heat-sink is better.

I then screwed a 12 volt small ball-bearing fan on top and connected the fan to the 9 volt regulator on the board. This way the fan does not run fast enough to wear fast and also is not even audible when installed.

I chose not to make extra holes in the case of the unit, but it has enough smaller holes to help for now. I'll see how it goes.

photos.app.goo.gl/w9KdDgnF8KjPhzix2
[Android Head-Units] tintea2000@yahoo.com:
Hi ,I had the same, the main buton has stuck in press position, every time you start it is in loop boot , take the knob out and place it back gently, if you press you should fill a contact switch, if you fill nothing it is blocked. Good lock !
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
Great job with the cooler. I was thinking to replace the wifi antenna with an external wifi antenna via pigtail output connector. But as I can see at your photos the wifi antenna connected to the unit board just like this. OMG. China FTW.
[Android Head-Units] Mpg44:
I have on , I like it too . Had anyone found a way to control the ringer volume and or tiring it off for when getting a call ?
[Android Head-Units] capo76:
I think you must take the ring file and lower the volume with an external program.

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It works without external app or root

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Hi. Do you have found som problem with malaysk installation?

Is this one better od the original rom?
[Android Head-Units] abbots:
anyone tried any alternate dashcams ? what about tyre pressure TPMS devices ?
[Android Head-Units] rvcullen:
The Malay ROM works great, have not had any issue so far, and a lot of things work much smoother as well, such as the bluetooth pairing. Only app that does not work is "DVR" which won't see the front (AVIN) camera. I tried a few 3rd party apps, but nothing seems to use that input for DVR purpose. Love the themes and new apps too. WAY BETTER than stock!
[Android Head-Units] eonon:
Hi, thanks Man, great ideas, and bold act, cheers, I agreed with what you siad, but dislike of putting a fan there, it's not fun to have a fan. could you add extra thicker heat sinks, passive fanless.

regarding the screen, what's model of that, can you have any cracks to increase its brightness, and possisble of adjust contrast as weak, but i believe the factory already increased the contrast to its maxium and the brightness as well, there is little room to improve, I really dislike the HU, I attempted to get ride of for $200 plus a mint conditioned free 37-39 LCD HD TV, and could't, I can't return it either, the custome service ignored me.

2, what's the wi-fi module it has, it really sucks, is there a way to change it as well?

The HU is very buggy, I still have't remove the factory screen protector, do you really love this unit? I was very impressed. I tried to love it, but failed, the idea is great but the product is no faltering:crying:.

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[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
I try to return it back as well. They confirm I can send it back and request to give them the the shipping tracking number. But the shipping cost from europe to hong kong is 200 euros. And I buy the unit it for 250 euros. So its a trap. Becareful guys.
[Android Head-Units] eonon:
Thank you for the info

agreed, and had the same feeling.

:good:
[Android Head-Units] Goboo:
Hi i want to root my Eonon GA2170 does anyone know how?

Thank You.

Goboo
[Android Head-Units] capo76:
You must install a pre rooted rom like Malaysk
[Android Head-Units] abbots:
some of my phone numbers/names are mixed up, how can I delete and re create phone book on 2170?
[Android Head-Units] puiatmp:
Services dont run

I'm having some issues with the Android services. I installed an application (radardroid) and would like it to run at the boot of the multimedia center (using its own service), but the central one does not seem to allow services to start and continue to run in the background.

I tried to install another application, Sony Smart Connect, and create a profile to run the loaded radardroid (I can not find the Bluetooth device to perform the action) and same thing. The application does not work alone at the beginning and nothing happens.

Any suggestion ???

Greetings.
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
I had the same thing. Also if you try to start google maps and some others google applications you will get some errors. I dont know why but some third party applications make some damage to the google services and applications. Hard reset the unit and u will be fine.
[Android Head-Units] giffordj:
3g E3131 Info

What firmware are you using, trying to get mine to work. My dongle came with hilink, was wondering if I needed to downgrade it to stick.
[Android Head-Units] capo76:
The same firmware indicated in the xls file that i have uploaded
[Android Head-Units] Project999:
So can this unit be rooted or no?

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So can it be rooted now or no?
[Android Head-Units] rvcullen:
Think the only way, still, is with the Malaysk ROM. Have not seen anything work on the forums yet for PX5, 8.0.
[Android Head-Units] eonon:
Latest ROM from Eonon

Anyone has the latest ROM update that has a better home page ( launch screen) that I can share? thanks.
[Android Head-Units] puiatmp:
Android auto

How to install Android auto ?

On Mine says the version is not compatible and cant install.

Any option must be change ?

Regards
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
Try to download the apk from your pc and put it to a usb stick.

Install the apk at eonon with the file manager.

I dont know if it works at eonon. Android auto is for smart phones. Not tablets or other devices.
[Android Head-Units] 00cojo:
So there are two versions of this unit the GA2170 and GA2170B..

The back panels are different and they have different wifi antennas.. the B version has a long extension cable and larger wifi antenna.. any thoughts?
[Android Head-Units] puiatmp:
Update

Hey guys...

After searching the internet for a solution on the problem of services do not run in the background. I got in touch with Eonon and they sent me a link to do an update of the unit.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oiby35MsiUY2bC3L6FSccujLDYZ4KV5T/view?usp=sharing

I bought a sd card from sandisk (32 GB), downloaded the file, formatted the sd card (FAT32), copied the file on it, put the sd card on the unit (left side slot (right slot is for gps, or i am wrong?)), it recognized (if I navigate through it I can see the file update .zip), but when I click on system updates in settings, nothing happens.

Any hint of what may be happening that the unit does not find the update file?

Regards.
[Android Head-Units] goldfinder:
Pretty sure it has to go in the GPS slot. Should autodetect and ask if you want to continue with the update.
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
Dont extract the file just copy the zip to the sd card and eonon have to detect the update.

Which build version is this? The last build I install was at March.

They fix anything? I keep losing the steering wheel buttons sometimes.

I think its a matter of times when my eonon burn. I watch a video and the cpu get when u open it 90 degrees Celsius = 194 degrees Fahrenheit

I wonder how much can get if playing a video or when u have sygic running.

I have to indorm my insurence car company for this.

This car is on fireeeee.
[Android Head-Units] puiatmp:
Yep

U right. I Discover this yestarday and install workshop good.

But the services in background dont run yet. Upgrade dont resolve my problem.

But TKS anyway.
[Android Head-Units] puiatmp:
Build Version

Hey, this one is october 2017 build version.
[Android Head-Units] vinko2000:
Hello everyone, I'm trying to decide between this GA2170 and the GA2171S, the only difference is the GA2171S has DSP (Digital Signal Processor), I couldn't find a thread about the GA2171S so wondering if any of you guys know if installing Malaysk ROM the unit will lose the DSP function. The difference is just $30 between this two units on Amazon, I'm installing Malaysk ROM for sure (Eonon Android Oreo looks like Lollipop for me), so if I will lose DSP, I'll just save $30 and get the GA2170. What you guys think? Thank you very much.
[Android Head-Units] rezxda:
Buggy Stock Rom (GA2170)

Hi,

Thank you for your great posts and sharing your findings. I have so much trouble with the stock ROM (I have the terrible GA2170). I understand that you have upgraded yours to Malaysk. Are you happy with the ROM? Have you changed it to anything else?

Any links to the latest Malaysk ROM (or anything else your recommend), please?

Do you find the unit had to work harder under non-stock ROM? Any needs for extra heat dissipation?

Thank you in advance.

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Hi all,

I am looking for the "3G/USB" 10 way female connector (plug) that comes with some of these units.

I have the original cable that exposes 2x USB ports and the microphone plugs, but need the female white connector which connects to the back of the head unit.

I do believe that a number of these manufacturers (Eonon, Pumpkin, Carjoying, etc.) use the same motherboard for some of the series of their products (mainly the newer PX5 based ones). I have contacted several of them and they are not helpful at all. Some even tell me that the connector is their own plug and cannot be obtained from elsewhere! :rolleyes:

Here is a link to an uploaded image of the connector:

i.postimg.cc/Z5mPzbcj/Connector_Front.jpg

Any help would be appreciated.
[Android Head-Units] bossman4:
I am looking at this unit, but I have a BOSE OEM amp that I am trying to keep. I want to use the preamp out signals from the new head unit. The new unit has a DSP unit in it also. Sometimes the BOSE unit is hard to interface with. I asked EONON if I could use the preamp outputs. Here was their answer for the question.

> I have BOSE amps in my Mazda and it appears that there is not enough voltage coming out of the preamp of the Xtrons (non-DSP) to drive the BOSE amp. What is the output voltage of the preamp outputs of theGA2171S DSP unit. 1V? 2V? 3? 4V?. I know the DSP is better, I just want to be sure it has the voltage to drive the amps.

Dear Customer,

Nice day.

Thank you for your interest in our products, pls kindly refer to the specification below:

1. The pre-amp voltage of GA2171S is: 2.0Vrms±0.2V

2. RCA audio output voltage: 2.0Vrms ± 0.2V

3. Other audio output voltages such as subwoofer are: 1.5Vrms±0.2V

4. The resistance value of audio output / (horn resistance value): 4Ω

5. Signal to noise ratio: ≥-65DB

Hopefully, this will be sufficient without having to use a SCOSCHE convertor.
[Android Head-Units] Sebastiano_B:
Sorry to hijack this topic. But since there are many eonon ga2170 owners in here I just go ahead and ask.

I have also an ga2170 unit and used it in my Nissan Note. I sold the car without the headunit and wanted to install it in my new car (Nissan Qashqai ) . However my wife cleaned out the garage and 'possible' threw away the wiring harness .

Do any if you know if there are replacement cables, if so, where can i get those..

- I need the following :

- Power ISO harness

- USB harness

- Audio out harness .

- Camera Input would be nice to.

I've been going over aliexpress back and forth but i am unable to find the correct cable / plug combinations.

[IMG="EONON GA2170 BACK"]https://www.2dinshop.nl/Files/3/9000/9386/ProductPhotos/Large/521347232.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Head-Units] Sebastiano_B:
In addition to my previous post, if someone knows what the connector sockets are named maybe i can find the plugs with short leads and solder it myself.
[Android Head-Units] Tessa33a:
ok solved, the easiest method to install the malaysk rom in the eonon ga2170b has been, create the recovery sdboot and then version 3.1 of malaysk directly and working !!
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
I have contact with eonon chat and send me this firmware for the GA2170

https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1uIqGwGwHxdHFoHAFO5ASQ4KEGRJgkmTb&export=download

I think the sound its better now after this update

post-build=Android/px5/px5:8.0.0/OPR5.170623.007/hct08141554:userdebug/test-keys

build from the interface its from August of 2018

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The better way is to contact with eonon and ask them where you can find them.

Another way is to visit a local stereo sound shop and show them what you want

I found that on google... I am not if its working but its a little expensive.

https://www.amazon.com/JOYING-Toyota-Universal-Harness-non-amplifier/dp/B0152HE3RQ

Give my congratulations to wife :good:
[Android Head-Units] george76:
Hi to all.

I have two issues with the 2170B.

The Back (plate camera) A0115ZP is showing 2 lines when I want to park!! The one is wrong.. is there any way to remove the one?

Also, how can I increase the time of recording? It has a limit of 15minutes.

thanks
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
Could you tell me what model this update.zip is for I have eonon GA2170b on there website they say the eonon GA2170 and eonon GA2170b are the same configuration the only difference is ui I'm looking to install malays rom and would like a stock firmware for just incase I need to go back to stock I contacted eonon they were not helpful also would not give me the mcu also any help would be most appreciated please help !
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
Is this for Eonon GA2170?
[Android Head-Units] puiatmp:
GA2170

Hey.. this is for GA2170 . Really dont know if works on GA2170b.
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
This what eonon are saying about both hu

I copied and paste what they are saying about the two HUs

GA2170 and GA2170B car stereos have same configuration & functions. The only difference is the user interface.

The only difference I can see is the Ga2170 has different UI and all the pigtails connections

And the GA2170B all the rca connections are built in to back and the GA2170B has ext wifi antenna
[Android Head-Units] hangover68:
After much deliberation i have decided to purchase the GA2170B, before i do is there any reason why i shouldn't ?

I have read some of the issues/bugs but don't see anything to put me off, price is attractive as they are on sale.
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
I have this model GA2170B

I'm pretty happy with it only issue is try to find the stock firmware for it they have posted the firmware for the GA2170 here eonon on the website that the GA2170B and GA2170 have the same configuration only difference is the user interface.

And the GA2170 has rca pigtail connections and the GA2170B has all their rca connections built in to the back of the unit.

If you could contact the seller see if you could get a link to the GA2170B stock firmware. I had no luck with them it would be most appreciated if you could.
[Android Head-Units] hangover68:
I actually got the model wrong, its the GA2175 that i'm looking at.
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
did you install this ?

is this for the GA2170?
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
I install the custom rom of Hal9k at my GA2170 without any problems. I want a new a interface because eonon launcher is so boring. Also I got some extra options at status bar and some apps like radio music etc. I only lose steering wheel buttons once so far. Everything else works great. I am thinking to change resolution from 1024x600 to 1366x800 with screen shift app to check out how it looks with eonons amazing screen. :highfive:
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
Hello everyone.

Hope someone could tell me how to change the speedometer to mph on the home screen I was able to do it for the screen saver but can't find it for the home.

I know something about changing it with the folder mph to the internal sd but I thought that's for screen saver and on the earlier version of malays rom.

Any help would be most appreciated. P.S malays I love the PC radio app love this rom.

Thank you!

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Did you change the resolution yet how did it look could you post a screenshot?
[Android Head-Units] lagos911:
Yes I did it today...

I cant finger it out how to make a screenshot but here its a video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FQKZb5vyzu7y-EGx7CpnbKSBN9U-KXwY/view?usp=sharing

I use 1366x800 resolution with the largest font. Otherwise u will not able to see the tiny letters.

Apps like torque or sygic you will be able to see all the settings cause or the largest resolution.

Default apps like radio or music you will not understand differences.

I think its a good step for this ****ty monitor of 1024*600
[Android Head-Units] capo76:
Yes, but you can try malaysk firmware... is much better.

:good:

Now i have installed last mod MCU and last malaysk and all works perfectly.
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
Could to please tell me what mcu and version you have installed

Sorry for the bother
[Android Head-Units] capo76:
This one 2.85 www

https://www.google.com/amp/s/xdafor...od-cs-x-mod-mtcd-e-mcu-firmware-t3816042/amp/
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
Trying to get a little advice on using the Eonon GA2170 firmware for the GA2170B any help would be appreciated View attachment 4702996
[Android Head-Units] sean19661:
Also here is the mcu version
[Android Head-Units] capo76:
For the b versions firmware probably you must contact eonon.