yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[FYT Android Head Units] farhanito:
I've managed to sniff the download link for CarLink2.apk from com.syu.market app.

slightly newer compilation date.

http://apk.ls-ec.com/app_img/cjManager/carAppApk/2023-07/lishuntong/190000000_com.syu.carlink2.apk
[FYT Android Head Units] rockman18:
Is it the same app ? The original package is 190000000_com.syu.carlink.apk and this one is 190000000_com.syu.carlink2.apk
[FYT Android Head Units] tlf55:
Thanks working now :)
[FYT Android Head Units] laoyang88:
carplay ok，aa ok in new kernel
[FYT Android Head Units] laoyang88:
goodjob
[FYT Android Head Units] hzn942:
Support / Software Download Address

Mekede site has standalong download link for carlink, not sure if it's newest version.
[FYT Android Head Units] flux_capacitor:
MEKEDE Car Link version to this date from that link is 2.22.1208.1730

The version provided in this thread in #197 is 2.23.0712.1954
[FYT Android Head Units] tlf55:
Guys, is that normal that Carlink Android Auto isn't using the car GPS for navigation in google maps (in Android Auto of course) as it should ? I've seen a lot of post after some research that normally it should use the car GPS to avoing using phone GPS to preserve battery on the phone.. but this isn't the case with my Mekede M500 unit with carlink (the latest version from this post)
[FYT Android Head Units] mariodantas:
Many thanks for the new carlink release, hard to find these updates !
[FYT Android Head Units] mariodantas:
Carlink users ressources from your phone fellow (4G / GPS etc....) and not from the headunit
[FYT Android Head Units] flux_capacitor:
Non-Android head units that are properly engineered, for example Pioneer AppRadio 4 aka SPH-DA120 in the EU almost a decade ago, and subsequent models, are perfectly capable of using the provided external GPS antenna connected to the head unit in order to boost the iPhone built-in GPS signal, including in CarPlay.

"When using a navigation application, the application should use both the phone's GPS antenna and the AppRadio 4's GPS antenna. One augments the other."

But you're right, besides these other head units, crappy products may happen indeed.
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
To my opinion, a good unit should use the strongest signal. If you have an old car with a crappy GPS antenna (so yes: crappy products may happen), and you have a top-of-the-bill Android phone with a great GPS antenna, it should use that one. My Samsung S21FE has a really excellent GPS sensor.

Whether the Chinese units do that comparison and use the best GPS, I indeed doubt. Your Pioneer might not do that either and can maybe only use the car antenna. And what if the car does not have a GPS antenna, will it then switch to phone or have no GPS at all?
[FYT Android Head Units] flux_capacitor:
I never owned that Pioneer. A friend did. It came with a GPS antenna in the box like pretty much all Android head units. So if the car does not have a GPS antenna circuit you could have GPS all the same.

I used to have an Alpine ILX-700 (ILX-007) which only used the phone antenna. I've never had any complaints but it was a very special head unit: exclusively made for Apple CarPlay, no Android Auto, and not even a built-in GPS navigation system! A polarizing product. As for me, I liked it. But I won't expand much more on it because I fear this is becoming too much off-topic, which is dedicated to Car Link.
[FYT Android Head Units] mwilson688:
I have a mt8163 android head unit what link do I go if there’s any updates
[FYT Android Head Units] gamer765:
You dont belong here, use the search to find where you belong
[FYT Android Head Units] rackxp:
Does anyone know if it's possible to change the menu or drivers position from left to right? I see that the teyes carlink has the carplay menu on the right but my Medeke M6Pro has it on the lefft?
[FYT Android Head Units] gamer765:
before carplay or android auto starts, theres a settings menu that you can go to and set the drivers side.
[FYT Android Head Units] rackxp:
Thats not viabale fo

It’s not in the settings menu
[FYT Android Head Units] mwilson688:
Well that was rude
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
I agree with you, but it might be a translation issue. Not everyone speaks perfectly English and Google Translate sometimes does weird things.

Please go to the general Android Head Units sub-forum. Your unit is not a FYT and we don't have the expertise here in this FYT sub-forum.
[FYT Android Head Units] mwilson688:
Where do I go on the device to find if it’s a FYT or not
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
I can easily see from your screen and top notification bar that it is not a FYT. And so did gamer765.

And you mention it is an mt8163 cpu. FYT doesn't make units with MediaTek CPUs.
[FYT Android Head Units] Zyne:
I have facing an issue with carlink when I use 5Ghz wireless android auto it only shows connecting and doesn't connect. Just 1 time success and after 1 day same. On 2.4 Ghz it connect fine but sometimes disconnect randomly and I have to reopen the application. My phone is OnePlus 8t with android 13 and it support 5ghz wifi. Can someone help me with this issue? Please! Thanks.
[FYT Android Head Units] marchnz:
Is unit FYT unit, post Android system information including MCU version. Also, post response from seller when contacted for support
[FYT Android Head Units] farhanito:
Carlink need to creates wifi hotspot to make the connection. All my 3 FYT devices have issues creating 5Ghz hotspot on factory firmware, they're just keep toggling ON and OFF. but 2.4Ghz hostspot works fine though.

MD Edition or @surfer63 kernels kinda fix this issue, but sometimes for some reason the hotspot won't start, showing error status on hotspot setting screen. rebooting the headunit will help.

tldr; if carlink won't connect, go to the homescreen and check wether car hotspot created succesfully.
[FYT Android Head Units] Zyne:
It's a Chinese head unit it shows android 12 with carlink 2.0 built in. The brand name is Navigator but it is not actual brand. So I went to the shop and they have no idea and said carplay is fine. That is why I ask here because u guys are experts. I will give you the system information later after I get home. Thanks!
[FYT Android Head Units] Zyne:
My device is creating 5ghz wifi hotspot successfully most of the time. I already tried creating the hotspot and connecting to it without using carlink and there is no issue. But if carlink created the hotspot, it doesn't show the hotspot on my phone wifi. I can see the hotspot icon on headunit's notification bar. Maybe this issue is with the carlink or android since it connects very easily with my friend's Iphone.
[FYT Android Head Units] Zyne:
I think I found the solution. Today I disable my phone's finger print security and it connects easily and stable until now. It looks like my phone is blocking the finger print permission on 5Ghz wifi. Here is my head unit's information.
[FYT Android Head Units] Kedbeats:
Hello. I managed to install carlink from a guy on youtube but it not have Carplay support. Only shows Android auto. Can someone help me with a apk that have CarPlay Support.
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
Your unit is not a FYT unit, so you are in the wrong sub-forum. If you had read this thread you would have known that just a few posts/pages up in this thread the latest carlink is shared.
[FYT Android Head Units] faria:
New Carlink update Ver. 2.23.0807.2013

Source: Mekede/Navifly

Install as any apk.

Microsoft OneDrive

1drv.ms

Apparent changes:

Bigger fonts on google maps on 2k screens.
[FYT Android Head Units] ninja_rancher:
I was just looking for a way to bump the size of things for CarLink on my TEyes CC3 2K. This is a great find and share! Interestingly, the whole Android Auto layout changed up a bit. The old weather info that went away with landscape panels on the Coolwalk layout appears to be back, but the launcher bar moved from the side back to the bottom. Not sure I think it's the best layout vs. the "before" side-by-side. But the readability and touch interaction is way better.

Before update:

After update:
[FYT Android Head Units] taylerdurden:
Hi! Are you suffering for instability using Android Auto wireless? The first months I had the radio (Ekay T7) it was much more stable, but I don't know why, it has became unstable with the time. It returns me to the "Awaiting connection" screen without any reason, not being able to reconnect automatically. If I force close Carlink 2.0 and reopen it, it reconnects without problem.

I've tried everything (switching between 2.4 and 5.0 Ghz, updating to the last apk from this thread) but the problem persists.

Is this normal? The "crashes" seems to occur very randomly. Sometimes I can be hours without any crash, and other days it does not last longer than 15min
[FYT Android Head Units] skett0@hotmail.com:
Could you share it again to download it? thanks
[FYT Android Head Units] faria:
Microsoft OneDrive

1drv.ms
[FYT Android Head Units] skett0@hotmail.com:
Thanks bro!!
[FYT Android Head Units] Zyne:
It is same for me. 2.4Ghz connection is unstable and 5Ghz won't connect most of the time. I tried everything I could but the problem persists. So I just use the wired android auto for now.
[FYT Android Head Units] I[E:
Wireless was working fine for me and then it stopped a week or so ago when there was an Android Auto update on the play store.

There was another update showing yesterday and wireless is working again.

Worth looking for an update on your phone if you are having issues connecting.
[FYT Android Head Units] folgore1973rm:
Good morning people, I hope someone can provide me with useful information:

premise I have a samsung s21 ultra, with an official Sony AA everything works normally:

this is my fty:

([ro.build.fytfontsize]: [1.8])

([ro.build.fytid]: [FYGrp01])

([ro.build.fytinputmethod]: [com.google.android.inputmethod.pinyin/.PinyinIME)

([ro.build.fytlivewallpaper]: [)

([ro.build.fytmanufacturer]: [1 08])

([ro.fyt.anim_scale_setting]: [0.5 0 0.5))

([ro.fyt.area]: [2])

([ro.fyt.boardtype]: [F])

([ro.fyt.defvol_boot]: [18])

([ro.fyt.launcher]: [com.android.launcher31])

([ro.fyt.m_back_0_VideoIC]: [NULLLL])

([ro.fyt.m_back_VideoIC]: [NULLLL)

([ro.fyt.m_front_VideoIC]: [0])

([ro.fyt.mcu_type]: [1])

([ro.fyt.platform]: [6315))

([ro.fyt.realplatform]: [6315])

([ro.fyt.splitscreen]: [0)

(ro.fyt.uiid]: [2])

([ro.fyt.usb_enable]: [1])

([sys. fyt.back_0_video_ic]: [NULLLL])

([sys.fyt.back_video_ic]: [NULLLL])

(isys.yt bluetooth.tyel: [1)

([sys.fyt.bt_version]: [BLINK_2161_RELEASE/2023:06:28:17:29:51])

([sys.fyt.carplay]: [1])

([sys.fyt.cpstate]: [1])

([sys.fyt.cvbs.height]:[480])

([sys.fyt.cvbs.mirror]: [0))

([sys.fyt.cvbs.needdeinterlace]: [0])

this is the carlink2 application updated to the latest available on the play store installed on my car radio: 2.23.0606.0913

the phone connects without any problem both with the cable and with the wifi, the malfunction happens with both weze and google map;

if I start in connection with the radio app turned off the navigator's guiding voice can be heard as well as the sound warnings, if I start a music player in AA the music is lowered and the volume is lowered to allow me to listen to the navigator's indication, now if I start or turn on the radio app, the navigator's voice can no longer be heard, even when doing the voice test with AA it is mute, how can I resolve this?

thanks and have a nice day
[FYT Android Head Units] marchnz:
Is unit FYT based. Post Android system information including MCU version
[FYT Android Head Units] folgore1973rm:
Numero build

QP1A.190711.020 release-keys

RST

Info Sistema

APP 2000x1200 2023-06-12 15:29:13

Informazioni sull'applicazione di sistema

Informazioni sull'applicazione di sistema

Info sulla CPU

CPU:UIS7862(S) Octa-Core 2.0GHz@6.0 GB(Memoria) + 128 GB(Spazio di archiviazione)

Versione MCU

2022.11.14 17:20:31 CZY_53_L6315_N32P48F64_E60_V:1.0

Versione Bluetooth

BLINK 2161 RELEASE/2023:06:28:1729:51 blink

Versione protocollo CAN

Sconosciuto

Numero di serie

e650e076ab52f7816

thank you for your attention, sorry but the radio language is in Italian
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
Yes, it is a FYT unit. Look at all the properties starting with ro.fyt.xyz
[FYT Android Head Units] pasolnx:
new version download link not working
[FYT Android Head Units] I[E:
The links that @faria posted in #230 & 234 still work for .2013
[FYT Android Head Units] flux_capacitor:
Can you guys confirm if the latest APKs of CAR LINK 2 available over here work with wired CarPlay over a USB cable?

Because I'm really tired of ZLINK (wireless CarPlay mode only) regularly disconnecting on my non-FYT head unit (more exactly: its inability to reconnect to CarPlay wirelessly after turning off the vehicle, without a hard reboot of the HU) and am thinking of switching to a FYT-based unit from MEKEDE (M6 Pro Plus 9.5") or TEYES (CC3 2K 9.5"), but only if they can work with wired CarPlay over a USB cable in addition to the wireless mode.
[FYT Android Head Units] igorkosya:
Hello! I have a problem with my wireless connection, my phone connects through multiple connections. I noticed that ift he carlink program is not running and enter it only after the phone writes that “Android auto is connected,” then the connection occurs without problems. Maybe this will help someone too. System Mekede M600s.
[FYT Android Head Units] accura123:
Can someone please upload the apk for Carlink update Ver. 2.23.0807.2013 again? download link in post 230, 234 have been removed. Thanks
[FYT Android Head Units] ninja_rancher:
I believe you can get it from here, but there is no indication of what version it is (though I confirmed it is the same as 2.23.0807.2013): http://www.mekede.com/SoftwareAddress1/
[FYT Android Head Units] accura123:
You are right, i installed it and confirmed it's the ver 0807.2013
[FYT Android Head Units] haf7:
Anyone manage to get the built in app store working? I can see the app update before this, after head unit factory reset, this app store dosent work anymore... anything related to leftover android folder? Because, even after factory reset. The home folder still have my previously saved file (picture, boot logo, Bt ringtone, etc)
[FYT Android Head Units] Matt Devo:
please start a new topic/thread for questions unrelated to CarLink updates
[FYT Android Head Units] Specy01:
Maybe I go a little OT but not too much I think.

I wanted to ask if there are any of you who have the Huawei P30/P30 Pro and managed to connect the smartphone with Carlink wirelessly. I have the P30 and I can't do it at all. It seems that it is due to the fact that by activating the WiFi in the smartphone, automatically the data connection (therefore also the hotspot) is deactivated so that the internet is absent on the smartphone. Someone had suggested me to activate in the "Developer Options" of the P30 the option "Mobile Data always on" but this does not sort and no effect. Has anyone managed with the P30/P30 Pro to have mobile data active with wi-fi active? Is there any solution or do I have to resign myself?
[FYT Android Head Units] Syntaxer:
New version from 07. 10. 2023
[FYT Android Head Units] nickrod93:
Anyone having problems with this version? It stays only one “waiting for device to connect” when it already is.
[FYT Android Head Units] costelmcb:
I have the same problem, but i don't know how to uninstall ,
[FYT Android Head Units] costelmcb:
In the folder are more files, i install only apk, should i replace something else?
[FYT Android Head Units] nickrod93:
I found a way to downgrade. Go to the apps in settings and click on carlink. You should see the three dots in the top right corner and uninstall updates. That downgraded and fixed mine.
[FYT Android Head Units] ozeraser:
Head unit just got carlink version 2.23.1122.1513
[FYT Android Head Units] Mastef76:
Good morning, I also have the same problem, I installed the apk and updated it but nothing, the phone doesn't connect. I have a redmi 10 5g. When I connect the USB to the stereo the phone tells me android auto connected! However, the Carlink does not see it, the mask with the various settings remains but it cannot be seen with the phone! While if I use another easylink apk they communicate and it works. Do you know if I need to install something on the phone to make carlink work. Thank you
[FYT Android Head Units] Geruda32:
Hi,

You can obtain carlink updated version (and other updated app like canbus app and files) on the chinese app store.

But, on outdated version of firmware, you might see "no data" and nothing appears.

I managed to get the app store working again by replacing the apk with a more recent version.

Here the App store APK from latest mekede firmware (2023-09-07), install it from recovery:

- Extract zip file on USB stick (FAT32)

- Plug USB to head unit and press start on the screen

- After reboot, go to appstoreDAMS-English inside USB stick and install appstoreDAMS-English.apk

The store should work now.

For some reason, the apk need to be replaced via recovery and install after reboot, or it should not work.

If you try installing the APK without flash, it shouldn't work.

Tested and work on Mekede M200S and M700S, try this only if you have FYT device with defective store.

I'm not responsible if you try this on a non fyt device and broke it.
[FYT Android Head Units] nickrod93:
Thank you! Didn't even know that was a thing!
[FYT Android Head Units] Mastef76:
Sorry, to recap: I install this Appstore, reboot and then install the updated carlink and it should work and communicate with the phone right?
[FYT Android Head Units] bungers:
On which unit are you installing this - surely it won't work on any?
[FYT Android Head Units] Mastef76:
Alps FF5000 AC8227L I tried your procedure and installed everything but the phone doesn't communicate!
[FYT Android Head Units] Geruda32:
Hi,

I tried on Strongnavi M200s and Mekede M700s device, i think it works on any fyt device with preinstalled "non working" store.

I think it don't work because your unit is not a FYT device
[FYT Android Head Units] bungers:
I don't have any 'store' on any of my devices - will give it a go on a spare.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
You're in the wrong sub forum. Your device isn't an FYT.

Most of the modifications, tips and install methods described in this FYT section are not compatible with your device.

For your device you need to use the Android Head Units sub forum.
[FYT Android Head Units] bungers:
EDIT - never mind - tried on wrong device 🤦‍♂️
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
Then you have a different unit. What kind of unit do you have? please share some system info.
[FYT Android Head Units] ahmed123:
Does anyone know is the version “2.23.1122.1513” of Carlink the latest version? Is this version 22 November 2023? Are all carlink apks the same? There isn’t different versions for Teyes units is there?
[FYT Android Head Units] Sword Master:
I've got the same version on the Teyes CC3 but I don't have the auto connect option, I always have to turn on Bluetooth on my phone to manually connect. It gets really annoying when your in a rush. Even outside of Carlink the headunit won't automatically connect through Bluetooth
[FYT Android Head Units] Sword Master:
I've got the same question about that as well
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
There isn't different versions for Teyes.

Yes the version is the date.

There are sometimes very small updates but I usually notice no different between versions.

It's the newest version I've seen.
[FYT Android Head Units] FenerKR:
hi to all.

I have an EKIY KK5 android car tablet with UIS7862 cpu (link). this radio model has these apk versions installed:

Car Link 2.0 version 2.22.1112.0838

Phonelink version 3.11.210120

Do you have any update compatible for my radio? Thank you.
[FYT Android Head Units] haf7:
Thank You very much for the solution... I try to email MEKEDE before about "no data" issue with their store but no respond.

Really appreciated your sharing.

one question. i tap on start button when the popup ask to start the firmware update. after reboot, the app store icon already changed. do i need to manual install the apk after reboot? btw, im using m700s built in 360 camera.
[FYT Android Head Units] matrixx1:
I have noticed differences between the latest you recently shared and the one shared in October. This most recent one works better, doesn't happen after hot boot that o cannot change track with swcany times until I don't go back to the MP3 player of the headunit (power am in my case) and the s witch back to carlink app. After that swc started to work could change tracks. With newest version this problem is gone. I have however a new issue. I use front parking camera with front camer app. Everything is ok but after a hot boot or cold boot the first time I put gearshift in reverse shows cam picture and music is playing through AA. When I put gearshift in D and front camera turns on, music Stopps, it puts the player in AA to pause. I need to manually restart music by pressing play. After this first time it won't happen until I don't stop the car tune off the engine for a while and start again. Peculiar problem. Otherwise Nov update is so far the best in terms of relayibilit
[FYT Android Head Units] yihinlau0988:
Following #259 I have successfully updated the carlink app to a new version

However I have lose wired CarPlay. Wireless worked tho. Anyone have the same issue?
[FYT Android Head Units] soongen:
can u share it again? The link does not available anymore
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
You can download it from the FYT appstore. That app is on your unit. The appstore always contains the latest version.
[FYT Android Head Units] matrixx1:
Hi may I ask in which software is the apps tore included? In 3d version? I have pre-3d firmware because I want to use seb's mod. I installed the app like a normal apk and it did work offered me a bunch of updates like canbus, system and carlink. I didn't dare to update anything except carlink but had to revert to an earlier version because with the most recent version when car turned on and headunit hot boots front camera turns off music in Android Auto. But only the first time after boot. Then it works but still I didn't like it
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
I don't have 3D but an M500S. The firmwares since /September/October already include the appstore, and I think even much earlier already if you see the mentioning of the appstore here in the forum.

So how old is your firmware?
[FYT Android Head Units] matrixx1:
What is the latest I could use and seb's mod would still work? Is it safe to update the apps which the app store indicates to update, like can bus, system service, etc...? I am afraid a bit.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
Main service is the ms.apk seb modded. Do not update that.

In fact if everything works, only update the carlink app.

The other 2 updates on the App Store (canbus & the other 1 who's name I can't remember right now 😂 ) might rely on a newer ms.apk anyway.
[FYT Android Head Units] matrixx1:
Thanks for the answer, I suspecting the new apps may relay on newer ms.apk, even carlink from a certain version nr is also. Latest carlink version which works for me on this set-up is the one with 08 in its version nr. Newer version including the one from the app store, turn off music when putting the car from P to D and front cam turns on. Seb's mod is crucial for me, and now the HU works superb, so i wont touch it. :)
[FYT Android Head Units] soongen:
Do you mean this App Store. ?? It has nothing inside. My internet connection is ok.
[FYT Android Head Units] DJRobBlaze:
Hello everyone...

I'm trying to figure out how to make this work, (or even if it will work!) on my 2019 Jeep infotainment system. I was able to download the CarLink download for the Mekede website: https://wetransfer.com/downloads/909567ce3a5cafec7f62d9175013466b20240106070658/a0f47e

and it won't install on my phone because of it conflicting with another "package" I thought it was Android Auto so I disabled it... didn't help...

any suggestions, advice, help?

thanks in adavan
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
It's meant to be installed on your head unit and not your phone.