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[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Yes, indeed I do not follow this idea anymore. The complexity of managing 2 tuners in parallel is quite some effort and it would for sure cause regressions in the app for those that have still only 1 USB adapter.

I expect that not many Users of the app would pay the extra money for a 2nd USB adapter to gain "only" an always up-to-date channel list and a faster ServiceFollowing (a DAB feature which basically does not exist where I live)
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
DAB-Z release 2.0.225 (public since 2024-01-22)

Change log:

compared to 2.0.224

New

* Settings->Appearance: Hide station list automatically after a configurable time

* Show/Hide station list with a swipe on screen towards station list

* Force bottom navigation bar if left bar would not show all four buttons

Fixes

* Wrong layout when used in split screen

Other

* Change history dialog is no longer dependent on WebView, i.e. no crashes anymore on devices with a broken WebView

Known issues, especially with Android >= 12:

* Unable to select backgrounds

* Unable to import logos

* Unable to import station list after re-installation
[Android Head-Units] Gantalo:
Hallo, eine Frage: DAB Z erhält keine Speichererlaubnis. Was kann ich tun?
[Android Head-Units] blue_racer:
You know this was an English forum? ;-)

Maybe add infos to your device? Up on Android 11 there are some restrictions in meaning of using storage for apps, or did you already set the permission for it when DAB-Z asked for it? (or in android setup ==> apps ==> DAB-Z ==> permissions)
[Android Head-Units] Gantalo:
Hello, I have Android 13 in the car, permissions are set but it still says no access to storage. It works wonderfully with the old version
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
See post #297. It is a known issue, which I think I finally found the root cause for and how to fix it.
[Android Head-Units] satitaevas:
Mod Translation:

several i tested don't work, don't buy!!

minu testitud mitmed ei tööta, ära osta!!
[Android Head-Units] angelo1977:
If you can use your vehicle's original DAB antenna or use a splitter connected to your radio's original DAB system. However, if DAB is optional for your car, I recommend using the original components for optimal reception. Almost all USB/DAB tuners have average reception characteristics and sensitivity, it is necessary to have an excellent antenna and install it correctly.

@realzoulou are you working on fixing known issues on >=Android12? I'm impatient!...
[Android Head-Units] Kopernikus:
Hi,

My DAB-Z app keeps asking for permission to "documents/DAB", once giving all working fine, but aks it every time again when the app is closed, I'm on Android 13. I'm on the latest beta, did a remove and reinstall, also tried with the non-beta version, same result.

Known bug?
[Android Head-Units] angelo1977:
Follow these instructions:

1. Uninstall DAB-Z

2. Remove the USB/DAB adapter

3. Go to File Explorer and if you find it, manually delete any DAB folder, if you don't find it you can skip this step as it is not strictly necessary

4. Install DAB-Z any version

5. Start DAB-Z

6. Insert the USB/DAB adapter

7. A pop-up will appear asking you for permissions, first tick the "Do you always want to allow..." box and then click on "Allow"
[Android Head-Units] pewo:
That is not a problem of the antennas, the app your are using is a streaming app, not a receiver/tuner app!
[Android Head-Units] angelo1977:
I purchased the VBESTLIFE adapter on Amazon for over a year, I use the original DAB antenna in my car via a splitter cable and I have never had any problems.
[Android Head-Units] SKMPLKS:
Hello, i have a suggestion for the horizontal channel list. At the moment here in the Netherlands, for example, “TOMRRWLND OWR NL” stretches the channel box due to the long text. Is it possible to adjust it so that the channel ends with “…” if the name is too long so that the box remains in the same proportion as the other channels. Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] davidwatson007DAB:
Hi, I have a brand new Avin4 for my BMW E38 it's running Android 12. But it seems to frequently crash my head unit and have to do a full reset for it to work again. There is a basic DAB+ app which came with the unit and I have no issues with it. but it's so basic.... also with 2.0.225 there are very few radio station icons that download now... but for now I have to use the basic DAB+ app.

Appreciate any reply/advice please
[Android Head-Units] davidwatson007DAB:
I should add this behavior only occurs when I install and run DAB-Z v 2.0.225
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
Android 12 Car, 64Bit Xtrons Radio: v.2.0.25

I have installed v.2.x for the first time. I was initially shocked by the extremely purist look. After the station search, only the very puristic Dab-Z station logos were available. I don't like DS logos.

After some(!) time while a station is active, the usual station logo appears. At some point, the music cover also appears. After the next restart, ALL Dab-Z station logos are available again. No station logos! This was different with v.1.x. Just like with the pre-installed DAB app. After the first scan, the original logos remain!

Overall, I like the new, very structured and purist structure. There must be a mistake with the station logos. I have a very white background, which could only be a little more muted for DAB-Z.
[Android Head-Units] Clandaries:
Read and you will understand how to save the logos.
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
What do you mean by that? Downloading logos manually?
[Android Head-Units] Clandaries:
Like you said, after a while the logo appears.

Then you can save this image/logo as station logo by pressing and holding the station, down in the bar, you are listening to.
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
Thank you!

But I am still wondering why all the other apps - I remember also v.1.x - still have all logos present/saved after the first search run...
[Android Head-Units] angelo1977:
The change was made to avoid any problems with the copyright of the broadcasters' logos.

The downloaded software does not contain logos, then if they can be saved you save them locally and therefore the copyright issue should be bypassed.
[Android Head-Units] Clandaries:
Maybe someone with a VW can post the actual logos from VW to import manually? :)
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
I wouldn't know what the problem would be if you were to use logos in DAB software that were made to be played back in DAB software and hardware. Seat and VW, for example, do nothing else...... :)

Here a link to logos - not up to date: https://www.seat.de/kontakt/downloads/senderlogos.html

You will find more logos in some unpacked *.apk
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Yes and I am getting closer to a new release
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Can you show a photo please?
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
Hi.

I just installed v2 yesterday and everything sems to work fine. Thanks for the app.

One thing .

When I choose the stationlist on the right, Is it possible to make the stationlistbuttons bigger ?

In the car they are very small to tab.

Screen resolution is 1024 x 600 pixels.

Thanx.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Yes. Go to DAB-Z Settings->Appearance->Station list and then increase the logo size and/or text size
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Thanks @SKMPLKS Call me blind but I would not necessarily see an issue on how "TOMRRWLND OWR NL" is shown. The all-uppercase-letter name of the station makes it bigger than others, agree. But difficult for me to decide if a station name should be shortened (with "...") and at what letter. Others may say that they want to see all letters and don't want it to be shortened.
[Android Head-Units] SKMPLKS:
I understand your answer :). It's personal taste, it struck me and it does bother me. But it's no big deal, thanks for your answer
[Android Head-Units] pixel1:
I very often have interruptions in reception. Now, I don't know if it's due to the quality of the receiver, the relief (I'm in a city that is on a hilly terrain), but according to the signal coverage map, it should have good reception, or it's up to the application. At the same time, in a car (Audi A5) with a factory-installed DAB+ radio, the reception is fantastic.

What are your experiences?
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
Top, works. Thanx.
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
Not possible to add the fav / all stations button at the bottom / left where the settings buttons are ?

Now it's over the stationbutton.

Not a big problem but maybe a bit nicer.
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
Well, yesterday it worked perfect but today back in the car starting DAB-Z it opens but no sound, no reception indication at all stations.

Force stopped the app and launched it again : perfect !

What's wrong ?

[ Edtit ]

One day later....

I unchecked "Automatic start on usb device detection " before I left the car and after that I left the car and the HU went to sleep.

So this morning after a night Dab-Z did not AUTO-launch of course and after a few minutes I launched the app, Went well, had all indication full green but no sound and no station info even not after a few minutes.

Force stopped the app again and relaunched it : all normal incl sound as it should be.
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
XTRONS 64Bit CarStereo, Android 12, V. 2.0.225

Every time when DAB-Z is starting for the first time (radio on), it pops up for a short time and it immediately closes. Sometimes for 2 or 3 times one after the other. And most times with the error-window attached. This error window closes and DAB-Z is starting and playing ... Any idea?
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
@TJF2 What exact Xtrons model is it? Can you send a logcat (DAB-Z Settings->Info->logcat button at the end of the screen) to my email. Thx
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
DAB-Z release 2.0.226 BETA

Change log:

compared to 2.0.225

New

* Settings->General: Allow other apps to control playback (default enabled)

* Settings->General: Enable/Disable Broadcast media metadata (default enabled)

Fixes

* Unable to select backgrounds

* Unable to import logos

* Unable to import station list

* Crash when showing version history dialog
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
@realzoulou

XTRONS-Type: ICE/HU/IX82MTV

Attached the log...
[Android Head-Units] Margul_:
If I now go to Import logos then all manually saved logos in the channel list are gone.

In addition, the program probably does an independent channel search.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Thx. Never saw such Android behavior before, but should be easy to fix the crash.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Please send me a logcat after simply starting DAB-Z and then Settings -> Info -> logcat button
[Android Head-Units] Clandaries:
On my Teyes CC3 the ltest Beta is just stuttering.

Edit: it is the USB cable. App works nicely.

Regards
[Android Head-Units] SKMPLKS:
It may be an idea to use short names (max. 8 characters) for the horizontal channel list so that it remains in proportion to Tomorrowland OWR NL.
[Android Head-Units] Margul_:
I just tested again, if I delete channels from the channel list then a channel search is started shortly afterwards and the channels are there again.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
DAB-Z does not automatically start a station search.

If ServiceFollowing is enabled, DAB-Z however adds stations automatically when they are referenced in other stations as being candidates for the ServiceFollowing feature.
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
I still have the problem that after launching the app the next day there is no sound ( green reception full )

Force closed DAB-Z and launched again : perfect sound.

Strange also, when I start the HeadUnit from sleep after a day DAB-Z starts itself and comes in front for a moment ( only the logo ) and disappears again in the background although I unchecked "Automatic start on usb device detection" in settings.

I use Agama launcher, no app selected for autostart.
[Android Head-Units] Renits:
Hi

I am new to this so please bare with me.

I have been using your app for about 6 months now and i must say it is by far the best app on the market,and extremely feature rich.

I recently became a beta tester so i could try out some of you new features.

I have found i particular item that does not seem to be working in both the stable and beta versions.

I am talking about the reduction of volume when i am either using Google maps,Waze,or listening to messages from Messenger or what's APP, and the radio volume certainly does not decrease if i use the google assistant button.

I have increased the slider and decreased the slider with no effect at all,this is the only app on my car unit that this is happening

I don't know if any body else is having the same issue,but would be great to get this fixed.

Cheers
[Android Head-Units] DevoDave:
Morning! I was just advised by Xtrons support to give DAB-Z a try in my new Android headunit. It works a lot better than the OEM installed DAB+.

One thing though, here in Sydney Australia a scan reveals 80 DAB channels, but when I go to grab the logos from RadioDNS, zero results are found.

I have attached info screenshots for a couple of the stations. I have tried to follow the RadioDNS test tool but am struggling.

Any advice?
[Android Head-Units] Renits:
Hi mate

I am in Melbourne and can confirm that i have not been able grab the radio logos either.

I have created them from pics off the internet and used a web program to resize then stick them into the units hard drive section.

Simple Image Resizer, resize online images without losing quality

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www.simpleimageresizer.com

Then i just synced from the folder and bang there they were.

I have only done the ones i use most often.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
[Android Head-Units] DevoDave:
Good work, and you are way more patient than I am, but the RadioDNS method *SHOULD* gather up the logos automatically. I suspect there may be an issue at the RadioDNS end as I think I have worked out where the .XML file should be, but it's not there.

I just emailed RadioDNS support to take a look, but as they are volunteers it might be a while before I get a response.
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
@realzoulou

Is the fix already in the actual beta-version?
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
This seems to be a bug introduced into .226. I am fixing it before next beta .227
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
No, you reported on Feb 12 in #331 where .226 was already built and uploaded to Google Play, but not yet available for download.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
There is no issue at RadioDNS side. Australian broadcaster simply don't make use of the RadioDNS infrastructure.

Means: They provide no web server for actual download of the metadata where a client like DAB-Z can download the logos from. RadioDNS is *only* hosting a DNS server.

No idea why https://radiodns.org/coverage/#AUS claims 90% coverage. 90% of what? Citizens of Melborne+Sydney? Not every Aussie lives there (I assume)
[Android Head-Units] satitaevas:
dab works on android 11, 13 not, relatively pointless thing, distribution intermittent, tested with different...
[Android Head-Units] sandpita:
Hi Renits, any chance I could get the Melbourne logos. TIA
[Android Head-Units] Renits:
I only have done 19 so far,see attached zip file,have not had time for the rest yet.
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
I noticed that after I did a stationscan and after that I imported my own logos there is always one logo not visible.

Here in The Netherlands it's always the logo of BeatFM.

Sendername is -BeatFM- and the logo has exact the same name.

First time I imported the logos I noticed that the logo had the wrong filename so I changed that into the right name and did an import / sync again but nothing changed, still no logo.

Does a new import not override the previous logo sync ?
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
You can also do that easy with Irfanview, no need to do it online.
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
Oh, and manual Service Following like in your video does not work for me.

In settings that option is grey....cannot start it .
[Android Head-Units] Pippoippo:
Hello, I installed the latest beta version 2.0.226, everything works wonders but I still can't import the missing logos of the radio stations: I also downloaded and renamed the logos made by Reniti (whom I thank) but the result does not change. I have a TS10S with UIS7862S: could it be because it depends on the processor or the fw?

Excuse my English...
[Android Head-Units] Renits:
Hi

The logos that i posted defiantly work in a android TS10 unit, as i have one of those as well,the picture i will post will give you the exact location of where to copy the logo's to .It 100% works. It does not matter about processor or firmware.

Cheers

Renits
[Android Head-Units] Pippoippo:
Hi Renits, thank you, the folder where I copy the logos is the one you indicate, it is created by Dab-Z at the first startup: I tried to copy the images both directly into the "logos" folder and into a subfolder; I renamed the same file with the name of my radio in multiple ways using your images and mine as well; I resized the images to multiple formats with either transparent or colored background but I couldn't sync. I don't feel like I'm making mistakes, that's why I think it depends on the fw
[Android Head-Units] Renits:
Sounds like you have done everything right that i am aware of,i am using the beta version 226,and the logo's have been named correctly already,i am at a loss of why it is not working.

Cheers

Renits
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
Can you export channels and put the exported zip file here? So we can compare the station names with file names you have tried to sync.
[Android Head-Units] b1h:
I had to use the beta version 2.0.226 to get the logos to load and needed to place all the logos in the logos directory. Just putting a zip file didn't seem to work. I have uploaded my quickly put logos for all Melbourne DAB services.

From what I can see, RadioDNS does not seem to be implemented correctly on any DAB/FM station when I tested in Melbourne. There are is a document (page 26) from Commercial Radio Australia mentioning RadioDNS.

We can test RadioDNS on these examples: https://radiodns.org/technical/testing-tools/

Spoiler content hidden.

They all direct to radiodns.radioapi.io

And when we attempt to load http://radiodns.radioapi.io/radiodns/spi/3.1/SI.xml which is the document that is supposed to contain all the information about the services, it returns a 404 not found.

The RadioDNS website https://radiodns.org/coverage/ mentioned RadioDNS support but through a streaming app called RadioApp. Maybe this mean RadioDNS is not supported via DAB in Australia?

I was thinking of emailing them as well, curious to know what they say.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
DAB-Z release 2.0.228 (public since 2024-03-05)

Change log:

compared to 2.0.226 (will not become public)

Fixes:

* Manually stored logos not visible in station list (@Margul_ #335)

* Crash (@TJF2 #334), may also fix crashes when changing color scheme, language, day/night scheme

* Previous/Play/Pause/Next button in Notification not working (introduced with 2.0.226)

* DAB-Z starts with no audio and big white Play button visible (introduced with 2.0.226)

* Logo and text may overlap in station list, if logo and text size was increased in Settings->Appearance
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
@realzoulou

Thank you! Is there a way to download the Beta-apk from another place? I have no google account ...
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
apkpure....but not the beta
[Android Head-Units] TJF2:
I know...
[Android Head-Units] Pippoippo:
Here is the backup of the radio stations and the logo I tried to copy, the app version is 2.0.228
[Android Head-Units] contimax:
Good morning everyone, I would like to know if DAB-Z has widgets for displaying station info start/stop and station change to be placed on the main page of nova launcher, for example.
[Android Head-Units] IG_Vasilich:
@Pippoippo

as the station has name "105 DAB", try to name the logo exact "105 DAB.png", and do not add any dashes. After renaming sync logos in DAB-Z again
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
No. I usually propose to use additional apps like Ubiquity Music Widget
[Android Head-Units] contimax:
Thank's a lot
[Android Head-Units] sandpita:
I use Ubiquity Music Widget.

Ubiquity Music Widget - Apps on Google Play

A clean and simple universal music widget for Android 4.4+

play.google.com
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
Just updated to v 2.0.228 Beta but the station buttons are soo large now ( the width I mean ).

In favourites there are only 2 or 3 visible, previous version ( the last not beta ) was much better.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
I assume you modified the station list icon size in Settings->Appearance. Change back to default and then adjust again.
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
con la versione beta 2.0.228, come caricare foto per sfondi.

Grazie
[Android Head-Units] Pippoippo:
I tried, as you suggested, to rename the logo image exactly with the exact name of the radio station (105 DAB.jpg) but it doesn't actually work: at the end of the synchronization they disappear from the main DAB-Z interface, even the logos inserted one by one, with a touch on the large image of the radio station, remain present in the documents/dab/logos/user folder but are no longer synchronized. I still think it could be a problem with permissions or limitations of the fw
[Android Head-Units] Margul_:
I had the same problem, you have to enable access to the DAB folder in the start dialog.
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
Thanx, you are right .
[Android Head-Units] japioothuis:
What a review on Google Play...I don't understand how he can say this about a free app. I would say if he knows better do it yourself !

Wordt het niet eens tijd voor een professioneler uiterlijk. Zoals het er nu uitziet is wel erg goedkoop. Tevens worden niet of later alle logo's weergegeven. Qmusic logo wordt elke keer pas na een minuut of 10 zichtbaar. Maar kom op, ontwerp eens een mooi en flitsend uitlerlijk.

Isn't it time for a more professional appearance? As it looks now it is very cheap. Also, not all logos are displayed or displayed later. Qmusic logo only becomes visible after about 10 minutes each time. But come on, design a nice and flashy appearance.
[Android Head-Units] Pippoippo:
Hi, I gave the app all the permissions it asks for, I don't know how to authorize access to the DAB folder
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
I don't see crash reports in Google Firebase Crashlytics that I could tie to your finding. Are you able to send me a logcat log after such crash happened?
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
the app was blocked on the 12d. I solved it, I emptied the cash and deleted the data and reinstalled, now it works.

I want to point out that the station logos below are too small, plus the black or white background doesn't reconcile with the guide

Thank you.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
Strange ...

Please show a foto of what DAB-Z looks like for you.
[Android Head-Units] realzoulou:
@Lacki12 Thanks for the pics of your head unit. Also not a perfect use of the display, hmm... what display resolution is your device? Need to see DAB-Z Settings->Info screen.
[Android Head-Units] HMT06:
Bonjour,

Suite à votre demande, photo des paramètres d'affichage avec la version 1.9.127 que j'ai réinstallé suite aux problèmes rencontrés avec la nouvelle version