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[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
Actually, I spoke too soon. The Personal Hotspot is annoying - is there a better way? I usually end up having to unlock my iPhone and its not always very consistant, sometimes it starts right up, other times I have to go into WiFi and watch as it attempts 2 or 3 times before taking and getting an IP.
[Android Head-Units] mswguitar:
Have you tried using your Android phone as your Hotspot? I'm not an iPhone guy so I can't help you much there.

How do you have the wifi antenna routed? IIRC, this unit has a 1.5 meter wifi antenna...maybe try re-routing that to be closer to where you have your phone?

If you're going to be using your mobile data to download music, getting your hotspot working may be your best option.

If you're going to just use it for weather/traffic or other non-data-intensive apps, you can look into getting a FreedomPop SIM. They give you a (very) small amount of data for free every month. They also offer other plans for a relatively small monthly fee (check their website for details). I'm not sure if this head unit comes with the 3G/4G SIM modem. for a SIM card but you'd need that for the FreedomPop sim to work.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I got mine today... It´s a really good one so far I could test on the bench.

Now I´m wondering if there is a chance to root the unit without using another ROM?
[Android Head-Units] mswguitar:
You can try some of these methods:

https://xdaforums.com/wiki/Hui_Fei_Type

They are for older versions but may still work. I read that someone was able to root a joying unit (possibly similar to this one) using Kingoroot.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
The needed Root-Master version is not available and I don´t beleive that this would work.
[Android Head-Units] mswguitar:
Hey [MENTION=3708957]packetjunkie[/MENTION]

Have you tried using "OK Google" to control the stereo yet? This command has never worked on my current HU and I was wondering if it works on this one?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I am able to start all apps with OK Google from each screen. So that works perfekt.

Additionally I installed Google Assistant and the MTCDTools and the MTCDialer, to use voice to dial my contacts.
[Android Head-Units] miramar1:
Why is it that not a single company will sell a unit with a screen that doesn't have that awful 1024x600 resolution? No matter how much money I'm willing to pay there simply doesn't exist an android head unit on any market with a GOOD screen. What's the reason for that?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Hmmm... give me a reason why a head unit in your car needs a higher resolution as 1024x600?

All related apps donßt need a higher resolution and to be honest... these units are no video player and should not be used as it.

So for what reason do you need that? :cool:
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
I took the unit back to the installer and had my alternator noise issue resolved (grounding issue on the amp).

I use Ok, Google no problem and plan to install Google Assistant along with DropSync so I can wirelessly send files from my computer to my units 128gb disk.

The only issue I dislike dealing with is the connecting to my iPhone every time I get in the car, I would like this to be seemless without having to spend $40/mo for a dedicated hotspot device.
[Android Head-Units] Kildo:
Pumpkin Android 8.0 4GB ROM + 32 GB for my Fiat Ducato camper

Hi , I intend to buy the Pumpkin Android 8.0 4GB ROM + 32 GB for my Fiat Ducato camper.

I have read all yours and other comments.

But I have some questions. Is it easy to install and are there some features that I should also buy ? For example DAB or 4g data adatpter ?

What is the best android GPS app to buy for a camper ? Sygic Truck , iGo Navigation , etc... ?

I ordered this off their website since it was cheaper than ebay/amazon by $30-$40 dollars. $309. Because my order was delayed as they waited for new units, they offered me an ODB connector (which did not arrive with the unit).

I received the new unit that claims Android 8.0 last week and had it installed today. So far, so good. However, I think its actually running 6.0 (based on a selection of icons offering me Marshmallow 6.0 option). The install went fine except for the canbus adapter I bought off Amazon did not work, so I've asked their support for help in what would allow me to use steering wheel controls. The mic they supplied has a cable that was only half as long as I needed to get up to my mirror, so its mounted on the dash and the clip is very small and wouldnt have worked anyways.

I've loaded up Nova Launcher with a bunch of widgets and installed Spotify, XM Radio, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Scanner Pro, Chamberlain MyQ, Swiftkey Keyboard, Transparent Weather and Waze. I am using a Personal Hotspot on an iPhone (AT&T) and a Galaxy S7 (Samsung). The location for time zone wouldnt pick up mine, it kept defaulting to China and I had to manually set them to my time zone.

Resolution is very sharp. It's pretty snappy and I've had no problems listening to whatever audio app I want while using Waze.

The unit did hang when I went through an area of bad cell coverage and had to be turned off and turned back on to get working again. I also noticed a slight wine through the radio that I believe is linked to the Live Wallpaper I was trying out. When I went to a blank screen, the noise went mostly away. I havent been able to get "Ok, Waze" to work yet (three finger tap works). I have yet to try Ok, Google. The unit boots quick after the first boot up (right away really, much faster than my Alpine unit in another car).

I installed this in a 2012 Ford F150 - I already have a rear camera in my rear view mirror, so I dont have one hooked up to the unit. I am using a powered JL subwoofer and separate Rockford Fosgate amp for my speakers. I do have a slight alternator whine when I have the volume turned all the way down.[/QUOTE]
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
ordered mine today will get it thursday. upgrading from the 7.1 2gb/32gb allwinner t8 ( CN10-02308B-02A-UK1)

i bought two months ago. (also Pumkin brand) cant wait. i will also see how easy it will be to swap over as they are both universal models.
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
Overall I am loving this unit and considering replacing my $1100 Alpine with it. The hotspot issue for me appears to be related to my F150s Battery Management System that is shutting the unit down rather than letting it sleep, waiting to see if that proves true but today worked without any hiccups. The unit is easy to install (although I didnt do it) - I didnt buy any adaptors.

I have not been able to get my steering wheel controls wired up, but will continue to try and work on that.
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
dont know if you can get this but i have it on my current ford kuga with the 7.1 all winner unit i am replacing. also pumpkin

http://www.connects2.co.uk/Product/ProductItem/CTSFO008.2 maybe it s what you may need. the mapping of the buttons is usually easy
[Android Head-Units] twisted89:
Does the frame with the small cut out section for the volume dial come with it? Or did you get that separately?
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
The frame came with it, we had to make the cutout to fit within the restyle kit. (There are two frames that come with it).
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
Mine came today. It was unboxed and fitted within 20 mins. it was mostly a straight swap for the previous universal pumpkin 7.1 i had. now i couldnt be happier. It is great and fast. the fast boot works great and it is instantaneous and also continues from where it was previously. wifi hotspot works ok with my android phone. dab+ is brilliant

google account all setup ok. and no real problems so far

++++++++++++WARNING+++++++++++

i love to tinker . i work in IT that is one of the reasons i like android so much.

be careful what you do with this unit. i messed with the bluetooth setting in factory settings and could not get bluetooth to work again. i finally got it working. the default factory setting is BC5 also the factory reset option is not a true system reset. it wipes all your account data and installed apps but things like steering wheel settings and the logo i selected do not go back to factory default. i have requested a copy of the original firmware and if i get any updates i will post them here.

Also i am unable to root so far

still a great fast unit though
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
FWIW, I see its $299 today.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Fully agree with the unit at all. I also haven´t been able to root it, but found the actual firmware here: https://mega.nz/#!ZUsE2DKa!Hlxcs4O4kydbj4Y-Ek-K0BIe1eSH5fP3Ih7jeLkeTlY

I am in contact with the Pumpkin and they announced an update for our units. If I get it, I will upload it to Mega.

Hopefully someone is able to provide a possibility to get the unit rooted....

The only thing which is a bit annoying is, that i didn´t get Tasker to work with the screen brightness.
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
Is this firmware the same as what is already on our units? kld_v2 2.78_1?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I didn´t use it yet, but seems to be exactly the same. I just asked for the firmware to be prepared if I kill the system while testing to get root :D
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
I saw the post on their forums, which appears to just be what we have. But you said an announcement for an update, which I would be interested in if they do have one coming out.
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
i was sent this today

I don't know if it is newer than what we have. I haven't tried it yet

have a go and see

Here is the new firmware for your reference:

https://mega.nz/#!ZUsE2DKa!Hlxcs4O4kydbj4Y-Ek-K0BIe1eSH5fP3Ih7jeLkeTlY

Please use a PC to download the package above then unzip(extract) the package, after that please copy the files to the root content of sd card and insert the card to the GPS slot.

Then please enter setting-About device-system updates, then the unit will automatically upgrade.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
The update with unzipped package does not work.

You need to keep it zipped.

If that does not work, you need to boot into recovery:

1. Push the knob at the device until the side bar flashs,

2. release the knob for a short time

3. and press it short again.

To move in the menu you need to pudh the knob short.

To enter the menu point, long press the knob.

Choose SD-Card with the zip file on it.
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
Have you done it? does it work? Is it a newer version?
[Android Head-Units] packetjunkie:
I dont know enough to tell you if it's really different, but the code is slightly different in dates only:

px5-userdebug 8.0.0 OPR5 170623.007 eng hct 20180308 091100 test-keys

ota-required-cache=0

ota-type=BLOCK

post-build=Android/px5/px5:8.0.0/OPR5.170623.007/hct03080911:userdebug/test-keys

post-timestamp=1520471460

pre-device=px5
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I´ll do it on the Easter weekend...

But I know that at least the recovery expects a zip file and I tried out how to get into recovery.

I´ll pull out the unit and will completely flash the system clean and without any old files on it it at my test bench in my workshop.

...not just update the system.
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
Great awaiting your feedback
[Android Head-Units] benny__b:
I'm looking at buying this unit but I'm not sure if it'll fit my car...

My car head unit space is 200mm x 100mm but the frame in the picture on their website looks like it's 182mm x 104mm. Does that mean the frame will be sticking out of the head unit space? Is it meant to stick out like that? Could somebody take a photo of their install and show me what it looks like?
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
i didnt need a cage with mine and you might not need one with yours but mine is fit into a made for purpose surround to replace the old factory fitting
[Android Head-Units] benny__b:
Thanks for that! I ended up removing my dash trim and doing some proper measurements. Looks like it'll fit! Worst comes to worst a bit of filing of my trim should fix it up ;). Thanks again
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I updated the system today... and I was able to root it. :D

The guide for rooting the unit is a bit hidden in the Oreo thread: https://xdaforums.com/android-auto/...5-oreo-rom-t3736950/post75741195#post75741195

Attached new firmware version...
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
how did you achieve update did you unpack the zip file and go through settings menu or did you just use the zip file unpacked and go thorough settings menu?

can you do a step by step on how you achieved root?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I explained the update process some posting before. Nothing changed, so I think it´s not necessary to write it down again... ;)

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76048726&postcount=45

Rooting is explained step by step in the linked posting. You should read this one and follow the written instructions.

Just be patient... it takes a long time for first boot after rooting the unit.
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
ok thanks for that . any noticeable improvements or changes in the new firmware update?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I had not yet time for testing.... May be on the weekend, but I normally find issues while driving and using the unit.

If you want to thank, please press the Thanks button. ;)
[Android Head-Units] musterzwerg:
Crackling noise

Hi, does anybody of you has the same experince: When the car is turned off, there is a crackling noise. When the voume is set to 0 the noise is gone.

cheers!
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
No nothing like that.

Do you use an external amp, subwoofer or anything else?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Found a strange behavior with root:

I always pull out the radio and use it on my bench to update and configure the system.

Therefor I need to unplug it in the car and connect it to my power supply in my test setup.

After rooting the device, each complete unplugging of the unit, the system seems not to boot anymore. You just see the first boot logo for about 3 sec. and afterwards the screen stays black. You can see that BT is working and the system gets tethered (on the phone of course, not on the radio), so the system seems to start but without screen....

You have to press the button until the button bar flashes and afterwards you need to press the reset button to get the system back working. This needs to be done 2 to 3 times to get the system back.

There are no issues if the target keeps connected and is sent just to off on turning the ignition off.

So please keep that in mind if you want to root the device.
[Android Head-Units] musterzwerg:
No, nothing. Hmmm. Do you have an idea what I can try to change?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Did you update the unit with the linked firmware in one of the former postings?

If not, give it a try. If that doesn´t help, you may file a posting in the Pumpkin support forum.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Does anyone use Tasker on this unit?

If yes, would you please try to set the screen brightness with Tasker?

I am in diskussion with Pumpkin, because I don`t use the headlight switch... because I always drive with lights on.

To minimize the brightness I use a task which switches the brightness at dusk and dawn automatically.... works with my former Android car units very well, but not on this unit. The brightness keeps as is.

2nd issue I found with using chat as Telegram or Hangouts. I use AutoMate to be able to get the messages read out loud and to be able to answer by voice.

Works so far, but if you want to close the notification, the system.ui crashes always.
[Android Head-Units] atlzhp6m:
Another happy owner of the new Oreo unit from Pumpkin

I ordered mine from ali express and paid $286.

Got the DAB+ module although I have no use for it here in the States. Also got OBDII WIFI module and a 3G dongle (which I also don't need).

Did the install myself, pretty straightforward. Running an external 5-ch amp (Alpine) and the sound quality is excellent.

So far, I have been able to use Torque with my car and have pretty much full visibility into my car's ECU.

Got Android Auto to work using Head Unit Reloaded and WIFI-DIRECT. Can't get it to work using the USB cable for some reason. However, I can use the USB cable to mirror my Galaxy S9+ on the HU screen using their EasyConnect app, not very fancy but it gets the job done.

Bluetooth features work flawlessly for me, music streaming, full audio controls and handsfree phone works great too. I used the built-in MIC in my car and just spliced the connector from the MIC that came with the HU. Voice quality is perfect.

For Music, I have several options:

Bluetooth streaming

SD card using Poweramp as my music player

Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, etc....

The headunit comes with a pretty decent Amplifier app with an EQ and separate Subwoofer Volume control

For video, I have only used youtube and it the video quality is good, I wouldn't say it's amazing but good enough for me.

Pumpkin claims the screen is HD, I don't necessarily agree but for the $$$ I paid, it is very good.

The launcher that comes built in sucks, so I'm playing with a couple of launchers and so far my favorite is Car Launcher Free, I can add shortcuts for the apps I need and it works well with poweramp. Most of the time I have Torque displaying gauges anyway.

The only thing I don't like is the basic bluetooth music player, I wish it had a bit more features but I guess I'm stuck with it as poweramp does not provide support to stream music over BT.

Overall, I'd say performance of the HU is excellent, I'm very happy with it! :good:
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
does anyone have any problem with the music player factory or third party not remembering where it was upon restart? my usb 3.0 stick with about 9000 songs does not show up immediately on restart (fastboot) it almost as if the entire usb has be be rescanned and then i have to go back and find the last song playing manually? my dab app (zoudab) does not have that problem.

anybody found an MCU update for it yet?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I only use DAB+ since a couple of time...

The newest Firmware is posted here --> https://www.autopumpkin.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=9570#p20519

I am using it since Friday and is really stable. Has still some issues in there, may be related to the new Oreo. The mod over there is really responsive.

As I found out, there are 2 annoying issues in the firmware:

1. Notifications from Hangouts and Telegram are killing the System UI... every time you get a message and press "Answer".

2. The screen brightness is not adjustable by Tasker (I use it to adjust the brightness related to the dusk and dawn without using the frontlight switch.

Both issues are not visible in Nougat.

I hope the devs at Pumpkin do their job and get these 2 issues fixed.
[Android Head-Units] Kitsunemimi:
Hey guys, total Android HU noob here :p

Took a quick look through this thread, and I'm pretty interested... Looks like one of the better Oreo units out there. A have a couple random questions I want to throw out here; if anyone can answer any of these, that'd be great.

Does anyone know if the USB out is OTG (not sure how this works?), and can it be used to send audio out to a USB DAC?

Anybody have a pinout for the main connector? Or, can anyone tell me what type of harness adapter/where I should look?

The logo on the front of the device. Looks like a piece of plastic glued onto the frame. Do you think this could be scraped off easily? (I can probably repaint it after)

I read some stuff about PX5 or Oreo having standby drain issues or not being able to configure standby/shut down time. Anybody have any issues with this on this ROM?

There are probably other questions that I had that I forgot already lol... I did try reading as much as I could in all the relevant threads I could find, but it's kind of hard to remember everything because there's so much, so any help would really be appreciated! :laugh:
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Yes the unit is really good.... but has some minor issues which probably get fixed soon. See my last comment.

OTG is not available and I don´t know if it´s usable for DAC. May be someone else can give an answer on it.

You just need a ISO-Adaptor for your car and may be a car dependant CAN bus adaptor if you have steering wheel buttons.

The logo is just glued on the surface and can be picked off without leaving any scratches and marks.

There is no standby. The unit goes to off. See how it works on: https://www.ubiquitous.co.jp/en/products/qb/md/quickboot/

Edit:

If you have a 2-DIN unit in your car, be aware of the dimensions of the unit. It is (as most of them) a bit bigger than most OEM.
[Android Head-Units] Kitsunemimi:
Wow, that was fast, thanks for the quick response! I'm relieved to hear about the quick boot feature. The battery in my car is pretty small, and I occasionally have to leave it for longer durations, so that's great to have.

I guess I'll keep looking into the USB DAC issue. Android USB audio and OTG are really confusing... If I do find a solution and pull the trigger, I'll post any updates in here in case someone else is trying to do something similar.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Ah by the way....

Until now there is no possibility to root the unit.

That should make it moe difficult for you to get DAC working.
[Android Head-Units] shay79:
Does it support headrest monitors?

If i use youtube app i can see it in the monitors?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Sure --> https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pum...32854447588.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.a3dAFJ
[Android Head-Units] Kitsunemimi:
Hmm... I noticed you mentioned you rooted your system, but there was some strange behaviour with it.

I'm assuming this means if I unplug my battery, I'll have the same problem.

From my understanding of USB audio out, I will need root to edit a file /system/etc/audio_policy.conf. Assuming that's all it takes, I should just be able to unroot the device again after, and it should be fine, no? Or does simply rooting it change something that can't be fixed with unrooting?
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
Yes... if you unplug the battery you would run into the same issue, but it is easy to get it back on and takes less than 2 minutes.

The problem is, that unrooting the device does not help really, because with the mentioned root method you change the boot partition. This is the reason that the issue with cold boot happens. To completely fix this issue you need to update the system with the orignial firmware and this would overwrite the edited config file.

I decided to stay unrooted for the moment, until there is a reliable method.
[Android Head-Units] Kitsunemimi:
Ah, I see. I'll keep that in mind then.
[Android Head-Units] omniajet13:
What is the firmware date for this newest firmware? The last one I have is 20180126.120432 test keys.

Really would like an MCU update now
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
My firmware is dated in April 2018. The exact version number... I don´t remember and I had no time to have a look at today.
[Android Head-Units] shay79:
Is it compitable to hyundai tucson 2008? At the descreption it says VW.
[Android Head-Units] rigattoni:
I use the unit in a 2016 Mitsubishi ASX. So this unit should work in your car as you expect.

You just need the necessary connectors from OEM to ISO (and the CAN box for your car to Pumpkin if your car provides the ignition, hand brake and reverse signal via CAN.) Seems that your car has no steering wheel control.... right?
[Android Head-Units] mamba76:
usb hdd's work with this unit?

Hi. Im about to order this oreo pumpkin device. Is this a 128gb external usb HDD you connected? Any issues?

Also Have you sorted out the wifi hotspot problem with your iphone?