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[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
Mekede has several Launchers which they name UIxy in their firmware names, but launcherxy.apk inside the firmware.

If you take a look at Mario Dantas' launcher collection for 2k screens (not maintained anymore), you can see it.

And also on aliexpress where they show that an M6 3D will be delivered with ui27, ui29, ui22, ui33, ui34, etcetera

It seems though that Mario released new kernels on 13 July 2024.
[FYT Android Head Units] vasyl91:
I just wanted to help and didn't realize that Mekede host it on their site. I'll remove that link then.
[FYT Android Head Units] matt205gti:
Firmware downloads from Mekede site seem to not be workig at the moment?
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
Works perfect for me.

Just be careful as I get 2 results on Google fire Mekede software downloads.

There is

https://www.mekede.com/Software Download Address1/

Which is old, never updated and does not work.

You should use

https://www.mekede.com/SoftwareAddress1/
[FYT Android Head Units] waynestemp:
Greetings:

I purchased and installed this head unit weeks ago. It has been working well, and the only issue I came across was the reverse camera which started working when I used a different launcher (Vivid). The below is what I have:

Purchased Mekede M6 Pro Plus 2k with 8/128

Purchased for Subaru Outback 2017 with Harmon Kardon (USA)

Purchased SimpleSoft Canbus

The issue that I am trying to solve after reading many threads is the following. The voice assist button on my steering wheel opens Topple. I would like to use that button to control Bluetooth voice such as Siri when in Carplay. I tried to reassign the hardcoded button using modded syu.ms.apk but I couldn't figure out which command to select (I also got yellow error message on top of the screen that I couldn't get rid of until I went back to my original syu.ms.apk file). I also read a thread of possibly deleting Topple, but I couldn't get layman instructions on that.

My question, is there a way that I can get the voice assist button to activate Siri? Thank you for any assistance.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
To the best of my knowledge that isn't possible.

The voice button can do Google Assistant. That's only because Google Assistant can be installed direct on the head unit.

Unless there's an Android Siri app I'm unaware of then what you want isn't possible.
[FYT Android Head Units] waynestemp:
Thank you for the reply. I did install Google Assistant which works fine when tapping into it from the screen. The challenge is I am unable to map the voice assist button to Google Assistant as it just brings up Topple.

I read in a past reply from @surfer63 about removing Topple, but I am not sure whether or not that would default the voice assist button to Google Assistant (or Bluetooth voice command).
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
If you uninstall Toppal and press the voice assist button it will ask what app you want to open. Just select Google Assistant.

It cannot make calls though. Only Toppal via the Bluetooth app can make calls.
[FYT Android Head Units] Lacki12:
the m 6 pro plus 3d I have problems with toppal voice pro with youtube it gives me this error
[FYT Android Head Units] RevDog:
So if I was to install a software update downloaded from mekede, does that wipe all the apps and settings on my m6plus3D?

It has been 8 months, but I'm not sure anything valuable has been added?
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
It's easier for you to translate the error and post the meaning rather than expect every person who reads it to to go to the trouble of translating it.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
If it contains an AllAppUpdate.bin then it automatically wipes much of the unit.
[FYT Android Head Units] Lacki12:
There was a problem with the server [400] (Play ID: -R4 hn0k-DpaHPkUw)

Tap to try again

toppal voice pro does not open youtube ,a few months ago, from this error, I updated the firmware.

while youtube app works regularly.
[FYT Android Head Units] kommando:
You can try but they normally nobble the BT by only allowing OBD2 units to connect if they are named OBDXXXX, my OBD LinkLX works as its named OBDLink LX. Its put in place so you have to buy their expensively priced but really cheap to them unit.
[FYT Android Head Units] Pino1966:
what did you do with your HU that there were no problems with phone calls with the external microphone or was everything ok without any changes
[FYT Android Head Units] Gscipione:
I sell it
[FYT Android Head Units] Pino1966:
what are you selling, HU or Microphone
[FYT Android Head Units] matt205gti:
My M6 Pro Plus 2000*1200 128GB arrived today.

BUT...... No HDMI in :( Why is this?
[FYT Android Head Units] Gscipione:
The hole HU
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
That doesn't come as standard and you need to ask for it and pay for it before ordering, like the 360 camera.
[FYT Android Head Units] marchnz:
Because homework and communication with seller.
[FYT Android Head Units] matt205gti:
Ridiculous, they say it's optional, but don't actually give you the option, you have to ask. Unfortunately I followed a wrong advice which was that Pro Plus had it. Still on AliExpress i see no way of adding the HDM IN option, they must not want to sell these.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
There's no option to buy it directly no but if you ask for the HDMI IN before purchase they will tell you to purchase it and send you a bill for the extra amount.

It's the same way the 360 camera works. Mekede need to order the additional components.

They are not very clear.

If it has fake Android 11 or Android 12 then you can get a nice discount from AliExpress. I got 20% off my M500S for having fake Android 11 on the listing.
[FYT Android Head Units] matt205gti:
Odd that they don't say how to order it, thanks for the reply.

Indeed they claim Android 12 but API 29 LOL.

Seller eventually confirmed HDMI IN requires "customisation".
[FYT Android Head Units] VEJAS2X:
Hi, can any one confirm that plug pinout is correct. I'm interested in pin 14 and 16. Its actually like that or that is typo? Any one came across that?
[FYT Android Head Units] Matt Devo:
I've had a M6Pro (not ProPlus) for a few weeks now, and not getting any audio when using BT for calls on my Android Phone (Pixel 7). Wife's iPhone 13 works fine via Carplay (not BT). Pixel 7 works fine with older M500 (on my test bench now). I can make/receive calls, and the other person can hear me, but I get dead silence via the speakers.
[FYT Android Head Units] MileHighClubAV8R:
I ordered and will take delivery of this unit in the next couple weeks (Mekede M6 pro plus 8+256 with 2k screen). Has anyone successfully rooted this unit? I am coming from an EKIY unit that I rooted with Magisk and a patched firmware file obtained from a smart person here on XDA. Hoping to find another smart person for the Mekede unit. :)
[FYT Android Head Units] dj3stripes:
I'd be curious if the optional HDMI input can be installed after the fact. I know the hdmi OUT is available on the site quite clearly (usb to hdmi adapter...). They changed the listing since I ordered mine as it used to have hdmi input across all models
[FYT Android Head Units] matt205gti:
I’m still in contact with MEKEDE , but they keep trying to sell me hdmi usb dongle.
[FYT Android Head Units] dj3stripes:
I had to re-wire my harness (they sent the wrong one, I just re-used my previously installed aftermarket harness) and the speaker + - was throwing me off. The black stripe is really faded or missing from the speaker outs. I haven't used it much (still working on customizing the UI/trying to turn back light for the buttons to always be on) and haven't checked the phase.
[FYT Android Head Units] Matt Devo:
just to close the loop on this, Medeke sent me a software update which resolved the issue
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
Would you be willing to share what they sent you?
[FYT Android Head Units] Xcaptain:
My old PX5 was fried--no sound but boots fine, and nail on the coffin was the CarPlay dongle stopped working. And so I am waiting delivery for a Mekede M6 Pro Plus with the 360° camera kit.

It's amazing how things have changed since the PX days. The 360° camera kit alone was as much as the cost of the M6 Pro Plus.

Just out of curiosity, how do you all use the unit? Phone connected and in CarPlay/AA mode, or simply the unit?

I'm still leaning towards (wireless) CarPlay for convinience and the iPhone's voice isolation feature. I could never use the Android HU handsfree mode, due to poor ambient noise isolation or just mic not picking up my sound as good, even with an external mic. It was just never good enough.
[FYT Android Head Units] dj3stripes:
I was going to use the 4g/LTE connection but Mint Mobile won't support it. Instead I USB tether from my phone and am still tinkering between AA and using the unit itself
[FYT Android Head Units] Matt Devo:
can't promise I'll keep it up indefinitely, but for now:

MKD M6PRO-UI29R-4L-850-2022-11-12.rar

drive.google.com
[FYT Android Head Units] dj3stripes:
I ran this as well (how about them hoops to jump through in order to get it from their damn site?!) and overall it seems to improve the things you mentioned. It also adds another assistant of sort, but easy enough to disable
[FYT Android Head Units] crodrigo88:
Hi everyone,

I have M6 pro 2K 8+128Gb.

In general terms, it is great with the only exception of BT call, as we read in other entries of this forum. Definitely is the weakness of the system.

I use CarPlay but the sound is not perfect for BT calls. And I think there is a short delay in the communication with the other person on hold.

The quality of the rest is incredible.

But I missed one important: there is a lot of option in the menu which I would like to adjust, but in the user manual there is not any description of each one.

Please, anyone has the description of all the menu options (included the factory menu under password protection)?

Mekede don't answer me about that (if you have any other contact in addition to sales, thanks for providing)

Thanks everyone in advance.
[FYT Android Head Units] dj3stripes:
This explained a TON for me: https://xdaforums.com/t/general-fyt...unisoc-ums512-q-a-mods-tips-firmware.4396339/

Expand the "FYT Settings explained" section.
[FYT Android Head Units] crodrigo88:
Incredible!! Just I need it. Thanks a lot for your help
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
You're welcome ;)
[FYT Android Head Units] halloj:
My car is Nissan Qashqai with the standard radio I have park assist working. On my Mekede putting it into reverse original 360 cameras work but no park assist button visible. Anyone having a hint of what's going on. Thanks
[FYT Android Head Units] coolntz:
Anyone else with the M6 have issues with the head unit getting stuck on the bootup screen? I did reach out to Mekede and updated the firmware using the boot file they sent me but I'm still getting stuck on the bootup screen about 50% of the time I start up my car. Wondering if others are others are experiencing something similar or if I just got a bad unit.
[FYT Android Head Units] halloj:
My unit works 100% except for what I described in #68.
[FYT Android Head Units] dj3stripes:
Trying to figure out, how do I get MpH instead of KpH on the homescreen?
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
If you mean on the home screen launcher, unfortunately I don't think you can.

I believe they are hard coded in kmph.

You just need to pick another launcher that doesn't show the speed.
[FYT Android Head Units] Xcaptain:
Anybody here can share a working method to add more launchers? I tried the one from Mario's site but I could never got it to work.
[FYT Android Head Units] danmue:
Do you tryed the 2k launchers?

7862/8581 FYT Factory by Mario Dantas
[FYT Android Head Units] davemarcotte:
I just ordered the Mekede M6Pro Plus 2k 8/256 with 360 upgrade option from the Mekede Official Store on aliexpress.

I made sure to ask they enable the HDMI input.

But guess what?

They say they're mutually exclusive. Can't have both HDMI in and 360 options together. :(

Here's their chat reply:

HDMI输入和360功能不能兼容，只能支持360视频功能，然后是使用HDMI输出功能

HDMI input and 360 functions are not compatible, can only support 360 video function, and then use HDMI output function

Damn. Was hoping to have all the options working. What to do, what to do?

Also, their ali store didn't have a kit with my Prius WX20 model on offer so I ordered the generic kit and asked them to include the dash bezel and canbus box and cables. They say I ordrerd the 'generic' model so I guess they won't include that. But they don't offer my model as a kit. So FYI. I assumed they would add it in as all the other kits with bezels seem to be the same price.

I chose the Mekede model as I noticed that the mario dantas firmware says it's compatible with it. But aren't the Navifly official store one and the Navifans one the exact same model? Just the manufacturer ID would be different in the firmware? Doesn't really matter if I buy it from Navifly, Navifans or Mekede, right? Ultimately as long as it's not a Teyes I can reflash it with modded firmwares to fix and change things easily, right? Hope I'm understanding and not missing anything.

Thanks guys!
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
If they don't have a kit for your car for sale then they probably don't have everything needed for your car (bezel, wiring, canbus, or even all 3).

Mekede sent me the incorrect wiring loom for my car and their support is absolutely useless so I had to find my own compatible wiring.

You might be able to get a generic bezel that fits but I have 2 generic bezels from previous stereos and neither fit my unit.

As for mekede/navifly, they are 1 and the same. Both sell identical Mekede units. Never heard of Navifans but they might be the same also?

Most of these FYT 7862 units are identical and firmwares/kernals are cross compatible.

You could install Marios kernel on a Teyes.

The only thing you can't do is install Teyes firmware on a non Teyes unit.
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
Just bought the M6 Pro Plus and installed it and every thing appeared to work.

I updated to the latest firmware form the Mekede website and the GPS stopped working.

Has anyone else experienced this?

Can you point me at a fix or the right firmware to install to make the GPS work again?

i have tried the following firmware:

- MKD M6PLUS-UI29R-4L-850-国外-横屏2k.rar from M6 Support page

- M6PLUS-UI46 2000x1200.rar from software update
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
Please contact Mekede. If it is a bug they should fix it.
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
Thanks, I have raised the issue with Mekede.

Wanted to check if I was meant to install\configure something else to ensure that GPS works.

Will share progress of resolution.
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
Re-installed the unit, appears that the GPS antenna cable is a little temperamental.

After taking it off the GPS antenna and putting it on a few times it started working again.... :confused:
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
Does anyone know if the bluetooth on the Mekede M6 pro plus is limited in what it can connect to?

I have tried connecting a BT OBD2 connector and it can't see it in the scan. OBD2 works fine on phone BT.

Also tried a Recoil media button and it can't be added.

Sorry if this is a noob question, tried searching and couldn't find anything.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
Yes pretty much all these FYT units are limited by Bluetooth (and USB) connectivity.

By default only OBDII devices with a Bluetooth name starting with OBD* will connect.

What's the Bluetooth name of your OBD device?

The Bluetooth can be partially unlocked/unrestricted on some devices by adding a line in the config.txt file used for flashing the device.

On many devices you need to change the line sys.fyt.bluetooth_type=1 to sys.fyt.bluetooth_type=0 but on your newer device it might be another number.
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
The BT OBDII connector name is "OBDII" when I connect to it on my phone.

Just found this thread will try the pairing OBD first.

Is there somewhere I can see the meaning/valid values for sys.fyt.bluetooth_type?

sys.fyt.bluetooth_type=7 in the config.txt for my current firmware.
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
My post was about "older" units. The Pro series (uis7862s) with a 2000x1200 pixel screen use another MCU setting. You need to stick to the 7 value.

I currently don't have further info on this.
[FYT Android Head Units] Vk5zbr:
I got the M6pro installed in my VW Touareg.

After a bit of mucking around then updating the Canbox firmware all was good. Its fast and screen is great in the sun. Plenty of processing grunt.
[FYT Android Head Units] HRV_Frank:
Do you have an OBDII and a phone on at the

same time

via BT?
[FYT Android Head Units] Vk5zbr:
I’ll try and see what happens
[FYT Android Head Units] Vk5zbr:
I tried it. I had blue tooth from my iPhone paired while elm 327 connected and reading obd2 data
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
Is there a way to understand what USB devices are supported and what is not?

I am interested in

- USB GPS with higher refresh rate

- USB OBD2 connection for using torque app, racechrono etc...
[FYT Android Head Units] marjanoos:
@Vk5zbr About your review: you can try to change the brighteness of night view without external apps. Have you tried that?
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
USB GPS will not work.

USB OBD2 does work (search). @marchnz has already mentioned this at least 20 times when it was asked and asked again. Use a OBDLink SX USB dongle (or something alike).
[FYT Android Head Units] LLIyT_HuK:
I saw information that GPS can be connected via USB, the accuracy of a person was higher, but after every sleep I had to start the application manually.
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
A specific brand or type? One that is approved by FYT?

I also saw reports from users that it didn't work, or as question: "I have this xyz USB GPS and it doesn't work. How ...."
[FYT Android Head Units] LLIyT_HuK:
GNSS100. The user bought it on aliexpress. For work, used the UsbGps4Droid application.

Spoiler content hidden.

Owner Review:

"This connection with GPS satellites got me (when leaving the underground parking) from 30 seconds to 10-15 minutes sometimes. I did not understand why the connection speed with satellites depends.

I decided to buy a Usb GPS receiver GNSS100 - the connection speed is now a maximum of 20-25 seconds when leaving the parking lot in any weather ... In short, it catches satellites faster than on a video recorder. Positioning accuracy is now up to 1 meter, on the built-in module at least 4 meters, or even up to 15 meters.

Every time after sleep, you have to restart the On item. to the UsbGps4Droid application. The choice of Application for autorun does not help in Settings, in android "Battery -> autorun management -> autorun and secondary autorun" also does not help ..."
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
Thanks for confirming

Sorry if I am asking lame questions, I wasn't sure if the experience on the other FYT units would be the same on the Mekede M6 Pro Plus as there seemed to be a difference in the BT behaviour/limitations.
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
Thanks for everyone's help so far, really appreciated how helpful everyone is.

Thought I might contribute my experiences so far.

I have installed the Mekede M6 Pro Plus 8G/128G head unit in a Toyota 86:

Pros:

- Unit is very fast. Boot is instant and no lag opening/using apps unless there is internet connectivity issues

- Screen is really nice.

- Install was plug and play and really quite neat on a Toyota 86. Note they made me pay extra for a RHD version but the kit is identical to LHD, tried to get a refund by Aliexpress wouldn't make it happen.

- Inbuilt offline voice control(Nex) app is ok, maybe 90% (could be the Aussie accent)

- Google voice works. So I can use inbuilt voice control to trigger google voice if I want

- Call quality is better than OEM stereo and usable on both head unit and external mic so far, haven't made a lot of calls. Using phone BT I don't use Android Auto/Carplay.

- Gestures on device makes not having hardware volume buttons useable when driving without steering wheel controls.

- Sound is a big step up from OEM stereo, still fiddling with the EQ, DTS and spatial settings

- Latest firmware has 4 home screen layouts to choose from.

- Radio app is not bad, minor UX things could be improved.

- $15 USB dashcam integration seems to work ok so far.

Cons

- Bluetooth is hobbled, can't pair anything except phone so far. (OBD2, Recoil button don't display when BT scan.) Mekede said they support WiFi OBD2

- No install instructions, figured it out eventually.

- Wifi connectivity is a bit unreliable. Connects flawlessly to my phone mobile hotspot, connects 20% of the time to home wifi that my phone connects to from the car.

- Stock music app is usable but pretty basic, not sure how to change the default music player. I can install other players but home screen references firmware music app.

- GPS reception was a little spotty, appears to be quite sensitive to interference and placement. Better now it is installed in OEM GPS antenna location, may need to install grounding plane plate. Mobile phone can see 3x the number of satellites compared to head unit.

- Wish I could customise the widgets UI launcher home screen

- Product support from Mekede kinda sucks

TBC

- USB OBD2 has been said to be supported by Mekede, waiting on cable to arrive to confirm Torque and Racechrono integration.

Final thoughts

Really liking the unit so far, feeling hopeful that once I sort out the setup/teething issues it is going to suit my needs well.

Hope this is helpful to someone.
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
This Mekede units have the "micro antenna" (the little bulb) on the backside of the unit. It sucks. It gets good connection wit a phone that is possibly 30-100 cm away and "on the good side of all the iron" of the engine. Connecting to a farther away router is really bad.

Some "daring" users desoldered the the existing 5GHz antenna and replaced it with a better antenna, on a longer wire or so. (Those antennas are cheap but I am not bold enough to desolder the installed one ;))
[FYT Android Head Units] zobi123:
Thanks for the feedback, is it possible to replace the existing nex voice assistant with the Google voice assistant?

Can I map the steering wheel control to trigger google voice assistant?

Also, I'm trying to figure out if I can change the default radio app to navradio and get the steering wheel button to quick launch that?
[FYT Android Head Units] zobi123:
Installed in a 2016 Hyundai Sonata.
[FYT Android Head Units] zobi123:
Did you guys remove the pre-installed matte screen protector? Is the screen underneath also a matte/non-reflective finish?
[FYT Android Head Units] 4tune:
Wifi OBD2 works fine in my case, ELM327 + Car Scanner. Will try other apps.
[FYT Android Head Units] 4tune:
Related to this, innitialy my unit worked fine. After a few weeks bluetooth stopped working. Bluetooth device name and pairing password just won't stick and bluetooth reset fails. Also the bluetooth icon in the statusbar is gone. I already did quite some troubleshooting (twice new firmware, factory resets, changed some bluetooth settings in develper options and back) all to no avail.

Mekede customer service (yes indeed) is going the route of suggesting one useless solution afther the other. Not very hopefull.

So, is there any chance a bluetooth dongle on USB is going to work?
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
It is either a Bluetooth dongle or a USB dongle. Not both.

See post #92.
[FYT Android Head Units] nadsmaks:
Have confirmed that the USB OBD2 connection is working with Torque Pro on this unit.
[FYT Android Head Units] zobi123:
Hi Nads, I got an email saying you quoted me but I couldn't find your post.

Regarding:

Is it possible to replace the existing nex voice assistant with the Google voice assistant?

Can I map the steering wheel control to trigger google voice assistant?

Also, I'm trying to figure out if I can change the default radio app to navradio and get the steering wheel button to quick launch that?