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[FYT Android Head Units] aiers:
Hi All,

i bought and got the latest m7 plus 12G model. I am testing it and i realize it doesnt come with the 360 camera settings. anyone have experience with that?
[FYT Android Head Units] marchnz:
A couple might- check it out
[FYT Android Head Units] Andy0625:
Anyone having issue with this version of firmware that the player after switching on your car it will suddenly freeze and then stuck in android logo.

It takes at least ten to five teen minutes before it auto restart.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
Add an empty file named "lsec-downgrade"
[FYT Android Head Units] lowridincrew,:
Thank you. I got it back to the iying software and all is good
[FYT Android Head Units] trap63:
@lowridincrew, lsec-downgrade.txt in root?
[FYT Android Head Units] Matt Devo:
there is no extension, .txt or otherwise. file in root of USB
[FYT Android Head Units] marjanoos:
Could anyone check if the 7870 device with mekede/lying firmware shows the reverse image during a boot time?

Just restart your device and change the gear to reverse to trigger the camera image.
[FYT Android Head Units] lurebat:
Hey I got a bit lost in the thread, I have a couple of questions

I have bought the iying 1280p one (with the 7870 processor)

0. Where do you get new firmwares? Just ask the aliexpress dealer?

1. The resolution is 1280p, but the touch resolution is lower - its hard to press small things and the recalibrate menu also says the touch resolution is lower. Is there a way to increase it? Or maybe decrease the normal resolution? Or just make things bigger?

2. Is there a way to change the launcher? Going to the settings only lets me pick the default one. Maybe through config.txt and updating?

3. Is there a way to have it default to radio and not aux or whatever? It doesn't start it and the launcher makes it annoying to use

4. Is there a way to use a third party app to call contacts when connected to a bt phone? The dialer sucks

5. Anyone had any luck remapping the steering wheel buttons? They work after defining the canbus, but the car remap app doesn't seem to do anything to remap them

Thanks
[FYT Android Head Units] Bettman66:
I also tested it and Google Maps doesn't work with the normal split screen.

Unfortunately, the Split Screen Launcher app doesn't work either, as it is most likely too old.

The Max Screen Splitter app also works with Google Maps, but unfortunately it is not open source.
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
Does it not work, or can't you install it? Play Store might block it, but it is easy to side-load.

Anyway, as I do not have a 7870 I can't help you with "hands-on" examples.
[FYT Android Head Units] Bettman66:
I have installed the Github apk, the app can be configured and the icon is created. After starting the icon you can see that an attempt is being made to create a split screen, but only the main app appears in full screen mode.
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
مHello friends, what is the capacitance of the capacitor in Radio Mekede? Does any of my friends know?
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
MEKEDE M7 PLUS
[FYT Android Head Units] anginx:
Here:

https://xdaforums.com/t/new-car-focused-unisoc-chipsets.4562259/post-89248638
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
مThank you, my friend
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
Hello my friends, I needed expert opinions on a radio from the Mekede M7. It is better and better than the M6 Pro, because the M7 comes with a 6800 capacitor and Bluetooth 5.0. This indicates that it is less capable in its capabilities and more expensive than its predecessor, the M6 Pro. The M6 Pro comes with a capacitor. 10000 and comes with Bluetooth 5.1 and a 2000 central processing unit. I see the difference in the central processing unit. It comes in M7 and above 2.7. Please tell me which one is better and better before purchasing. Best regards to you.
[FYT Android Head Units] Astralech:
The capacitor marked 10000uF/25V actually has a capacity of 8200uF and no other manufacturer has a capacitor with a larger capacity in such a housing (18x30).
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
Okay, my friend. What do you think? Choose the M7 Plus or M6 Pro 3D. Your opinion matters to me.
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
Also, the capacitor in the M7 6800 could be less. Is the Bluetooth feature of the Colcomm 3031 in the M6 Pro much better than the Bluetooth in the M7?
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
I need advice from you, my friends, in choosing the best radio
[FYT Android Head Units] Clandaries:
You asked this question 2 weeks ago.

If you want good hardware, buy DUDU7.

If you want UIS7870, buy a M7.

If you want a good head unit buy the M6 with UIS7862.

I have two M6 and one DUDU7 and one Iying UIS7870.

In my eyes the DUDU firmware is mid beta state.

The Iying firmware is ok.

The M6 3D firmware is good.

You must choose the head unit xou like and not the one we tell you.
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
Thank you, my friend
[FYT Android Head Units] Astralech:
I was unlucky, my M6PRO unit does not see Qualcomm BT, only the built-in FYT. You can't get along with Mekede, they just keep sending the same update over and over again.
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
The problem is that the Chinese are deceivers, and I am afraid of them. I intend to buy from the Alibaba website from their main factory in China, and I am afraid of them. This will be the first time I buy from this site because it is cheaper than the Ali Express website.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
You're looking at something like the M700s, not the M7 Plus.

The M7 Plus has 10000uf capacitor and comes with Bluetooth 5.1, just like the M6 Pro.
[FYT Android Head Units] W.West:
No, the M7 Plus has 6800uf capacitor and comes with Bluetooth 5.0(Realtek module) since it's based on L880 motherboard. YL888 models such as DUDU7 has 10000uf capacitor and comes with Bluetooth 5.1(Qualcomm).
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out!

QAR797.09 | MEKEDE M7 Plus Wireless CarPlay Android Auto Radio For BMW 5 E39 E53 X5 1995-2006 Car Multimedia Video Player Navigation BT5.1

https://a.aliexpress.com/_omlRLoS

Take a look at this Bluetooth 5.0 link. This is the M7 Radio, not the M700.
[FYT Android Head Units] Clandaries:
Sometimes they set bluetooth module to 1 in the config. Try to set it to 7 and flash the config again.
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
Dudu is excellent, but it is expensive, and I am asking here in the group which is better m7 blus or m6 pro 3D
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
OK
[FYT Android Head Units] W.West:
For long-term use, buy M7, since it has android 13.

For better sound quality and bluetooth, buy M6 pro.
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
Thank you, my friend. I will try with them by changing the Bluetooth on the Alibaba website
[FYT Android Head Units] Bettman66:
I wanted to test the steering wheel buttons app today and assign actions to long key presses, but the app doesn't recognize the buttons.

Since all buttons in the HU work, the Can-Bus will communicate with the firmware but not with the app.
[FYT Android Head Units] Andy0625:
I'm using mekede M7 but there's no l5 band and beidou even with third party multi band gps antenna.

Just wondering if anyone with Iying firmware can share if their unit able to lock on L5 gps band and beidou aswell?

Thanks in advanced
[FYT Android Head Units] Clandaries:
Must it be a Mekede M7? Or is it just about the firmware?
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
I don't think the YL880 platform has multi band GPS?

A quote from 1 of the Dudu developers when comparing YL880 and YL888
[FYT Android Head Units] marchnz:
I'd take claims with a grain of salt as they say. That last comment, I hope is a poor translation, because the claim is hilariously wrong.

Keep in mind the chinese sellers, will claim all sorts of things, including "intentions to work with community, make better" or "developer" or "special hardware ". There are so many examples of this, it's become an axiom.
[FYT Android Head Units] Andy0625:
Thanks for sharing, didn't know beforehand that M7 doesn't support multi band. Never cross my mind even the gps band is different between the two.

I have text mekede support, they said support beidou but my M7 doesn't lock onto any beidou satellite. Hmm.. 🤔
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
Think it actually supports L1 & L5 if you get yourself a new external antenna.

I think on the 7862 units you could only have beidou if you had a Chinese kernel installed. It never worked with the international kernel.

It might be the same here.
[FYT Android Head Units] Andy0625:
I did actually bought a new gps antenna that support L1 & L5 but it still doesn't lock on any L5 and beidou.

Probably like you share due to the kernel, is there any workaround to have chinese kernel install?

On a side note, anyone having issue that from mekede app store the canbus update unable to install due to conflict package?
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
There's many posts on 4pda suggesting L1 & L5 being received on YL880 units but nobody has posted any pictures showing this.

The official Dudu store has launched on AliExpress and their product comparison suggests YL880 only has single frequency (L1).

https://a.aliexpress.com/_EQo75yB

I'm glad I bought mine direct during testing. The price is so expensive, over £500 for the spec I ordered.
[FYT Android Head Units] marwan20:
م Hello my friends, I took your advice and bought a DUdU 7, 12/256 ram, 13-inch screen. Thank you for the advice. What do you think of this price?
[FYT Android Head Units] W.West:
New Mekede M7 Plus firmware came out.

System version is 2024-04-23, app version is 2024-04-30.

Here's the download link.

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/c3aa15384776a4e6c62c9d8dfcc387b020240516114234/6d26ec
[FYT Android Head Units] predestruction1:
Hello Guys so i i know this isnt a buying advice thread, but since a lot of posts focus on the difference between the Chipsets of the Mekede Units i wanted get some things clarified.

on the following Website Mekede is offering the M6 Plus, Pro and M7 Plus for my car.

Aliexpress Mazda 6 Headunit

So the M6 Plus/pro with the BT 5.1 Module has a better (sound) quality then the M7 Plus because of the different Board Layouts, but the M7 Plus has the better Processor?

Also you guys talk about Dudu:

Is the Dudu the operating System or the Manufacturer of this Android Headunits?

Is it advisable to buy from Mekede on Aliexpress or should i buy the Headunit somewhere else, since they all seem to come from the same factory anyway.
[FYT Android Head Units] marjanoos:
The difference between them in the sound quality is questionable.

DUDU is a team which made DUDU Launcher. They seem to cooperate with Mekede and they heavily modified FYT stock firmware (which is called DUDU OS). Also the board of DUDU7 (YL888) seems to be custom designed. They will also sell DUDU6 devices which are rebranded M6 Pro/Plus with DUDU OS

So to straighten things up:

7862 "standard board" FYT are for example Ekiy, M500S and many other. (Not all 7862 devices are FYT though)

7862 YL850 board are M6 Pro (stock FYT fw) and DUDU6 (modified FYT fw)

7870 YL880 board are for example M7 Plus, ILYING and other devices available (stock FYT fw)

7870 YL888 board is for now only DUDU7 (modified FYT fw)
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
The is also generic YL888 that isn't Dudu related.

These come with YIN or NOR MCU and firmware that looks more like IYING/Mekede YL880 units.
[FYT Android Head Units] marjanoos:
Can you share any device with that board?
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
This 1 for example, though now sold out.

AliExpress.ru listing

It was for sale long before Dudu7 (I think this is the unit @gordgelin bought back in March).

There have been 2 or 3 on AliExpress.com but listings no longer load.

There are also lots of these for sale in China.

It is not only Dudu selling YL888, it just isn't very common. More devices will come to market in time.
[FYT Android Head Units] marchnz:
116 mcu is commonly sold by many sellers including sellers claiming to be mekede/navifly, just adding some more detail that might help.

The only thing preventing the dudu mod firmware applying to other devices are checks by the dudu rom and their walled garden license key (sounds familiar - teyes?).

Watch out for lock in later down the development road map, as they finish with beta testers, close the "community" and move to capitalize.
[FYT Android Head Units] predestruction1:
Whats your opinion on teyes anyway? they have a solid Presentation of their products and the support seems to be not that bad on first glance but i heard mixed things about them.
[FYT Android Head Units] Astralech:
Unfortunately, only the title listed Y888, and the equipment included Y880.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
Look at the pictures of the unit, where the USB C port is located. It is 100% YL888.

@gordgelin has this unit, possibly from this listing. I don't know anyone more knowledgeable with our FYT units.

It was a multi unit listing also selling YL880. The same how Mekede listing on Ali shows multiple units specs as they sell M700s, M6 & M7 on the same listing.

This YL888 review is 2 months old. Generic firmware. They exist.
[FYT Android Head Units] marchnz:
Don't do it :)
[FYT Android Head Units] W.West:
That's the same device that I'm currently using right now, but I bought a second-handed one so I don't know the source of it. Since mine has YIN mcu, Mekede's firmware shows no error regarding the mcu type.

This is the one. The audio type shows "dsp43d1" which is for YL888. From my experience, the system core is basically same for all 7870 and also the firmware is interchangable, like it was mentioned in the review.
[FYT Android Head Units] marjanoos:
If there won’t be too much bugs then I don’t care. I care more about working device.
[FYT Android Head Units] agoinfly:
Yes, indeed.
[FYT Android Head Units] amirraizat:
anyone got any issue with gps on 3D dynamic display after flash this update? Mine ddnt pickup speed reading and not even record the travel in route app. My navigation app (waze and maps) however still able to connect with gps with no issue. excuse my english. thanks
[FYT Android Head Units] agoinfly:
Yep, another bug!

Also radio is not detecting and tuning properly into the available stations in Europe area, and AC shown deactivated when it is on.
[FYT Android Head Units] agoinfly:
Software Address
[FYT Android Head Units] Andy0625:
Same issue here, I have update their support on the gps. hope they'll come out with a fix soon.

Anyway, not sure if anyone would like to have the Mekede boot animation? I could share that if anyone is interested.

Thanks
[FYT Android Head Units] agoinfly:
There are further significant software issues, including:

- Radio not detecting or tuning into available stations in Europe area

- bass output from rear speakers is insufficient

- Non-functional gyroscope

- Incorrect display of Air Conditioning information

Thanks for offering to share the boot animation. I'd be interested in seeing it, as I'm sure others would be too.
[FYT Android Head Units] Andy0625:
I'll screenshot and share to their support via wechat and see if they could fix it soon.

Here's the link for the boot animation. Hope it helps.

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[FYT Android Head Units] aykaygpad:
Thanks! how can i install it??
[FYT Android Head Units] Andy0625:
Just extract everything to the root of your usb drive and flash it like you install a new firmware.
[FYT Android Head Units] lowridincrew,:
Anyones sound field settings for the crossover not sticking after head unit sleep? I have to touch the adjustment bar for it to remember the settings
[FYT Android Head Units] Clandaries:
Had the sam problem with my DUDU7.

But DUDUAUTO team fixed it. I can not say what they did...

You have to tell your seller, maybe they can do something.
[FYT Android Head Units] marchnz:
Is it secret?
[FYT Android Head Units] Clandaries:
I don't know. Ask the DUDUAUTO team.

They didn't tell me what they did.

DUDUAUTO Global

You can view and join @duduauto right away.

t.me
[FYT Android Head Units] highlandsun:
Does anyone have bluetooth OBDII (ELM327) working with these head units? Mine still won't connect even though it says it paired.
[FYT Android Head Units] lowridincrew,:
I found out how to get the sound field settings to stick. I just had to update the MainService through the app store.
[FYT Android Head Units] pic2022:
Can you share it please?
[FYT Android Head Units] D.KIM:
My HU was shipped out without spdif out terminal. I've been using it for about two months already, should I do dispute in AliExpress? Is there a way to add spdif out terminal if I just use it?
[FYT Android Head Units] D.KIM:
And I also want to know how I can add pictures to this trademark spot at Iying firmware launcher
[FYT Android Head Units] Clandaries:
You will find the answer on 4pda.
[FYT Android Head Units] Never_Lucky:
Make a folder called "Car Logos" in the root of your device. The system uses 1000x250 .png files, so find logos you like and save them as .png format 1000x250 and then long press on that "Trademark" button and if you put the files in the right folder it will pop up options to switch to the pictures you put in that folder.

Credit to the guy who posted that guide/info on the other forum.
[FYT Android Head Units] anginx:
Did somebody experience random restarts on the M7 Plus?

It happens very frequently on the previous version of the firmware, it’s quite frustrating because when it happens booting back takes several minutes ☹️
[FYT Android Head Units] Odysseus96:
Yes, I've experienced this as well. Unfortunately, it has done it on all the newer firmware. Both Mekede and Iying. What I've done is leave a small pin in my car for the restart button located under the internal mic. When it acts up I simply push the button so it does a full restart. Obviously not ideal and I hope its not a hardware issue and can be patched out but it is what it is for now.
[FYT Android Head Units] anginx:
Bummer!!

As far as I can remember when I just got the unit everything was working perfectly.

Second update suffered same problems as the latest but it didn’t restart itself, I cannot remember at which point started this but I noticed some weird behavior when my phone is connected over Bluetooth, if I’m connected and disable Bluetooth boom, crashes and restarts itself or sometimes also when plugged my phone over USB and unplug also noticed crashes sometimes.

Maybe something related to serial drivers.

Would be also nice if Mekede will provide just some information of what’s new on every firmware update.
[FYT Android Head Units] Odysseus96:
Yeah, that's the unfortunate part about these android head units. Pretty much buying them for the hardware cause the software is dudu XD. I've also noticed the crashes more frequently when using carlink.
[FYT Android Head Units] W.West:
Front camera works with YL888. The camera must support AHD 1080p 30hz. I don't know for sure, but I think it would be same for 880 devices, too. I tested this with Dudu's front camera that comes with Sony 307 chip.
[FYT Android Head Units] marjanoos:
@W.West

So this is YL888 but not DUDU7? How the camera is connected? I tried DUDU front camera (with 10-pin connector, the same as you connect the canbus decoder) and it's recognized by device but there's no option of displaying the front image automatically after the reverse image.

I tried the same camera with Mekede M7 Plus (YL880) and it's not recognized at all.
[FYT Android Head Units] W.West:
Yes, this is YL888 that's not DUDU7. I enabled "Cancel the reverse into recorder" option in the factory setting.

As for M7, it seems that the pin layout is different between YL880 and YL888. From what I know, on M7, front camera should be connected through the connector in the RCA cable connector(20 pin).
[FYT Android Head Units] Clandaries:
Who is the seller?

Thank you.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
He bought it 2nd hand from someone who I think bought it from AliExpress.ru

The AliExpress.ru listing is no longer active.

While non Dudu7 YL888 devices can be found, they are not routinely available outside of China.
[FYT Android Head Units] W.West:
I cannot find it on Aliexpress now, but there are some local sellers who started selling YL888 in some countries, such as one in Korea.
[FYT Android Head Units] j0hn83:
Indeed, which is why I said "not routinely available" rather than saying "not available".

Probably more accurate to say 'rarely available".

I think I've seen the listing you mention and also the Russian listing I mentioned above.

I've also seen a couple of listings on AliExpress.com that shipped YL888 devices to EU/UK but these listings are now deleted/blank.

At the moment I cannot find anywhere online to buy a YL888 unit (that isn't Dudu7) outside of China.

I often search Ali with a VPN enabled from somewhere like Hong Kong in order to see better availability because of how many sellers limit where the will ship to.
[FYT Android Head Units] trav_y:
Can anyone talk me through a firmware update on mekede m7 do you extract all files into an open directory on a usb?
[FYT Android Head Units] trav_y:
Just get car scanner and use that app, or torque pro, my car is 2003 and still all working with car scanner
[FYT Android Head Units] highlandsun:
Sure the apps work on my phone, but my previous head unit had Torque Pro preinstalled. I don't get why bluetooth isn't working properly on these head units.
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
It does work but not straight-forward. Please search this forum. Many explanations on how to do it.
[FYT Android Head Units] trav_y:
Try update the headunit
[FYT Android Head Units] highlandsun:
Many explanations on how to get Bluetooth OBDII scanner to work with this head unit? I've searched already.
[FYT Android Head Units] surfer63:
Sorry. This is indeed a 7870. It might work the same, but I am not sure. You can activate the second BT Settings screen via config.txt. As far as I know that still works on the 7870.
[FYT Android Head Units] highlandsun:
OK you're right. I followed this comment https://xdaforums.com/t/mekede-m6pro-plus-with-2k-2000x1200-screen.4516547/post-89316903 and added those lines to config.txt and now I have a 2nd bluetooth adapter and OBDII interface works with it. Thank you for the advice.
[FYT Android Head Units] highlandsun:
Anyone have a preferred SMS messaging app? These head units can send and receive SMSs when a SIM card is installed. I also get notifications about missed received phone calls, but there's no phone app. Also, notifications don't display by themselves, you can only see them when you pull down the status bar.
[FYT Android Head Units] highlandsun:
Yes, that's the one. I ordered the 12GB / 256GB which they listed for US$397.24, but then later they told me it's out of stock so I'm getting the 8GB / 256GB model instead. They really ought to manage their listings better because they said they had 298 units available still...

The 8GB model listed for US$370.10, they offered to give me the 360 cam as compensation but I declined because I just don't see myself going thru the hassle of installing the other cameras. So instead I just asked for faster shipping.

The actual price was about $75 less with coupons and such.

I see they've given their store a name now, instead of just a bunch of numbers. Hopefully they're decent.

Correction: the above is the one I just ordered today, because I had to return the previous one. The previous one I ordered was this one, they seemed to have been around longer, well established. Too bad they didn't have their act together on shipping the right item. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006266546273.html
[FYT Android Head Units] tids2k:
So is the new one that you ordered the same one that I had the picture for ? Sorry your post made me confused.
[FYT Android Head Units] highlandsun:
Yes.
[FYT Android Head Units] tids2k:
Nice.

Just offtopic : Researching Android Automotive OS on Raspberry 4. Looks very promising.
[FYT Android Head Units] marjanoos:
It will just help developers to produce new apps for this system. Nothing more than that.