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[Android Head-Units] echo5mike:
All,

I replaced a 8.4-Inch 4C NAV UConnect UAQ With Apple CarPlay / Android with the Joying 2 Din 11.6" Android Music Car Navigation Supports Optical Output / SKU: JY-UZD11N8 / CPU: QCM6125 Octa Core 64bit ARM 4xA73@2.0GHz 4xA53@1.8GHz / Ram: LPDDR4X 8GB Rom:128GB with appropriate RAM 1500 harness from Joying.

Aside from a few tiny issues I absolutely love it.

One issue I have that I’m hoping someone can help me with is I have to use the floating “Air Conditioning” button to access my full comfort settings.

Does anyone know of another way to access those settings without using a floating button?

I would prefer just to use a standard icon as the floating button stays on top of pretty much everything.

I just started using NOVA Launcher which I really like as well.

Any advice would be appreciated.
[Android Head-Units] itsttime206:
Yes! This *should* be under factory settings. The password for that is 8888. There should be a spot their to change that, though I forget the exact name. Its something like car model, or near that area. I'll look on my after work and give you specifics if you are unable to find it.
[Android Head-Units] itsttime206:
Hey all,

I have a random question. While I was attempting to install the rooted ROM last weekend, I kept running into difficulties. At one point though, the system UI had issues and it showed me a stock/aosp quick settings. It wsd super cool. Clearly it was by error, but does anyone have an idea how I could try to induce this intentionally? It almost appeared like a lockscreen overlay but it was nice because all apps were expanded with no status bar, and the AOSP quick settings were there. I'd love to try experimenting now that I am able to install it with no issues. Thank you!
[Android Head-Units] echo5mike:
Hey itsttme206,

I appeciate your reply but I wasnt abe to find the setting you mentioned.

I am able to get in"factory settings" but could not find specific ac settings.

Thanks
[Android Head-Units] nFiniti:
You need to use an App like "Hidden Settings" that will open the correct System Settings. On the A10 Devices, you'd have a 2nd Bluetooth device inside the System Settings that wasn't limited on what you could connect unlike the Joying BT App. Reaching the Hidden Settings lets you enable Dev Mode and name the device properly in Google. Basically anything you'd do on a tablet.
[Android Head-Units] itsttime206:
I see the true Bluetooth menu and AOSP settings. Basically what I really want is to change the quick settings toggles on the notification panel so that they are AOSP style and not the joying default.

I'd love to be able to have AOSP style so I can change tiles in that manner. Any insights are highly appreciated!
[Android Head-Units] AINGERUN@GMAIL.COM:
Pregunta a la comunidad tengo la joying 1080 de 13” single din el caso es que las instrucciones dicen que tengo que unir canbus in y canbus out hasta ahy bien pero por que cables tengo que meter el canbus que sale de mi interface, solo queda el conector key y el conector ir alguien puede ayudarme porfavor? El coche es un mercedes w211gracias de antemano

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Ask the community, I have the Joying 1080 13” single din, the fact is that the instructions say that I have to join canbus in and canbus out until there, well, but why do I have to insert the canbus that comes out of my interface, there is only the key connector and ir connector can someone help me please? The car is a Mercedes W211, thanks in advance.
[Android Head-Units] nFiniti:
The notification Panel would only be able to be changed via the SystemUI.apk. Which means you need to be able to have access to the System partition.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
The bands in the 4g cellular antenna is only for T-mobile & mint mobile here in the USA.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
Yes, they are adjustable. I've adjusted mine. But this was almost a year ago & I forgot where I found the setting to do so. There's so many menu's, submenu's it's hard to keep up
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
So tired of them. They gave me the run around as well on the bluetooth. Since 2020 I've asked them to unlock the bluetooth.
[Android Head-Units] zgow:
Did the firmware update, now get occasional random reboots.
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
I was getting occasional reboots on the Nov 2023 update so I finally upgraded to this latest version. So far so good, and the UI2 actually works pretty well and so I haven’t bothered going with Nova Launcher as a result.

Quite a good update IMO.
[Android Head-Units] 314pipi:
You don't necessaraly need to use the build in Canbus functionality from Joying.

Instead you could try this 1) which adds both an interface for Canbus B and C. It has also an Android app 2) and a showcase on youtube 3).

1) https://github.com/rnd-ash/W203-canbus

2) https://github.com/rnd-ash/MBUX-Port

3) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxrw-4Vt7xtt3VkDx_Z35n4SdYG9C3N7i
[Android Head-Units] chris-oz:
Update on the non-sleeping unit. Joying sent out a replacement chassis.

It would behave the same but after the recent (May 2024) and going through all the settings it is now sleeping when ACC is removed/key off. Original still has issues so likely some hardware issue.

From some of my testing it seems the ACC / red wire is sensitive to noise and if you have other experiments or noisy power supplies on your bench (unrelated to this) then it may cause the device to not go into sleep or wake up continuously - although screen stays off.

Re-iterate: under exactly the same test conditions an Alpine & a Clarion headunit sleep like babies.

I'll have a look at what I can do for a filter and/or add a pull-down resistor to the ACC (red) line to mitigate the issue.

FYI - you can delete the Joying boot animation files from the firmware update pack and the unit will then just use a default animation. It looks like animated line-art of front of a car with lights/highlights - not too bad and toned down a lot from the Joying one. In the same way you can remove any unwanted apks e.g. Youtube from the usb before flashing.
[Android Head-Units] Flame Red:
Maybe it was a different ROM, but on mine I found 6 zip files and deleted these:

Afterwards, I got just the standard Android boot animation, which I prefer to the Joying crap.

I looked around form a 1920x1080 boot animation but I did not seem to find any. I don't know what would happen if I used a different resolution file under the file name that my HU supports, as I did not want to risk bricking it.

EDIT: Here is how I installed a custom boot animation.

Found my favorite video clip I wanted to use for a boot animation.

I converted the MP4 to match my screen resolution of 1920x1080. Use the resolution of your Joying HU.

I then ran the MP4 through XDA Lucky Boot Animator

Make sure you configure Lucky Boot Animator to use your screen resolution.

Go to the corresponding boot animation file under \国外Zlink（1920x1080&1920x1200&2000x1200）20240605\config_file

I deleted and replaced bootanimation1920_1080.zip with the renamed output of Lucky Boot Animator.

Save the modify ROM.

I then took the opportunity to remove any apk bloat apps I did not want, and I installed a couple APK that I did want under owner_apk directory

Install via USB like any other upgrade.

Joy!
[Android Head-Units] nFKT:
Does anyone have a fix for the Bluetooth calling on this unit? Callers cannot understand me. I have tried several different mics. When i use a recording app to test the mic the audio is clear. Is this a bug? Is there a fix? Are other people have this issue?
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
Thanks for this. That was the last thing that really bugged me, the amateurish Joying bootup animation. Gone! Mine just shows animated android text instead, not the line-art you described. Odd. Either way, happy with it.
[Android Head-Units] Coloradohusky:
Hey all, recently got the JY-NZ009N8 for my 2016 Nissan Rogue SL, and wanted to know if anyone had figured out a way to view the 360 cameras, similar to how it operated stock? Thanks
[Android Head-Units] rs200z:
New firmware dated 2024-07-06 released today, 12th July.

Joying Android 12.0 Qualcomm Snapdragon System Update

新建网页 1 Joying Android 12.0 Qualcomm Snapdragon System Update Note: * This update is only workable for the Android 12.0 QCM6125 Qualcomm Snapdragon System

www.joyingauto.com
[Android Head-Units] nFiniti:
I'm still on the bench so I'll test it out. Bet you all 100 bucks Joying hasn't fixed a single thing that anyone cares about...

I believe its a bug on some units. I haven't tested out recent updates but when I got my unit at the beginning of the year in Jan, the Joying Mic was the best and people said I sounded crystal clear. But after the update my units been on the bench so IDK how well it works.
[Android Head-Units] Flame Red:
They sure make it easy to figure out which one to use! NOT!

This makes me think the fixes here are related to AA or their version Zlink?

* Different updated file for different head unit version system. Please check clearly below updated tips. If you are still confused on the update details, please contact us first. Otherwise, your CarPlay/Android Auto function cannot be used after updating and you need to pay us $10 to activate this function again.
[Android Head-Units] nFiniti:
What the hell. The last update had ZLink on the title so thats what I thought it was for. But no major updates in fixes for the things we need like Bluetooth or clear functioning mic during phone calls. Which I belive to be Bluetooth related as well.
[Android Head-Units] teosard:
Joying Android 12.0 Qualcomm Snapdragon System Update

新建网页 1 Joying Android 12.0 Qualcomm Snapdragon System Update Note: * This update is only workable for the Android 12.0 QCM6125 Qualcomm Snapdragon System

www.joyingauto.com

Is it possible to extract that theme and install it on the 1280*800 unit ?
[Android Head-Units] Sifimaso:
Can you please root the new Joying Android 12 Firmware Update thank you 🙏
[Android Head-Units] 5noc:
Hey, I was browsing through my old laptop's files before wiping it for selling and I found that I had the update files for QCM6125 dated 2023.11.23 and 2024.1.06 for 1280x800 & 1920x720 resolutions. I recall someone (@nFiniti was it you?) asking for these in the past so I have uploaded them to my Drive and I'm leaving the links here.

QCM6125 Android 12 1280X800 1920X720 2023.11.23

QCM6125 Android 12 1280X800 1920X720 2024.1.06
[Android Head-Units] nFiniti:
Dude Thank You! the 1/06 update is the one I have shared thats rooted. But I want to try the 11/23 to see whats different. The 1/06 "Call to home" spyware **** was either removed or hidden in newer updates. It doesn't pop up forcing you to have data. But no updates/fixes to bluetooth connectivity.

I'm gonna download that one now.
[Android Head-Units] AINGERUN@GMAIL.COM:
Mod translation: Good morning, I have the firmware from November 23 on, is it worth updating to this new one? Has anyone tried it? What's new? Improvements?

Buenos días ,tengo puesto el firmware de noviembre del 23, merece la pena actualizar a este nuevo? Alguien lo ha probado?novedades? Mejoras?
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
Mod translation: Yes, I upgraded from November to last and it has fewer bugs and the UI2 is much better. It's worth it.

Si, yo hice el upgrade del de noviembre al último y tiene menos bugs y el UI2 es muchísimo mejor. Vale la pena.
[Android Head-Units] Badger50:
@AINGERUN@GMAIL.COM & @Squuiid

Greetings. As a "one time" courtesy, I have translated your recent posts. I will politely ask you both to please post in English as stipulated by XDA Rule #4:

Spoiler content hidden.

Your cooperation is expected and appreciated. Thank you, and have a pleasant day.

-Regards: Badger50
[Android Head-Units] capidamonte:
Hey all.

I'd been in contact with Joying re: getting one of these for my Suzuki SX4.

When I questioned the morality of their lying about Bluetooth and using Android 10 instead of 12 or 13 or whatever they've claimed, they took down the page advertising the kit for the SX4! (former link: https://www.joyingauto.com/2006-201...h-octa-core-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-from-joying.html )

EDIT: Seems it's back now...

Could someone recommend a good replacement head unit? I'm mostly looking for 8GB/128GB or better. Don't really care if it's Android 10 or 13; just want something modifiable, rootable and good bluetooth. I don't intend to use Android Auto or Carplay any more than to take/make calls. I do want a Canbus adapter etc for steering wheel controls and front/rear camera and 5.1 audio. A fan would be good, it's hot here in the tropics.

It'd be nice if it had an excellent SOC. I'm not particularly expert in Android - I've rooted/flashed phones and I'm a Linux nerd so I expect I can follow any necessary steps.

Appreciate any advice for a newb seeking solid hardware and software freedom.

Aloha!
[Android Head-Units] Darkoz61:
I just checked and the Suzuki SX4 is still listed on their website.
[Android Head-Units] capidamonte:
It shows up in search, but click the link...

Huh, it's back. I'll delete/edit the prior post. Apologies for any distraction.

I would contribute to any bounty to crack this thing's OS open.
[Android Head-Units] AlgoryThm1st:
At last, they're heading to the right direction! I flashed their firmware with the new UI (although apparently not for my model but I don't care 🙃) and I can say it's decent, I could live with that! It's for 1280x720 models though, it looks a bit downsized on my screen but still, finally something good from that unbelievable company...Everything is in one place, someone can use the device quickly, without getting themselves killed trying to find what they need while driving. I haven't tried any external connection yet (bluetooth, speakers etc), due to the lack of free time but I can confirm it works on 1280x800 devices so if you want to try it give it a go. Ah, I also liked the logo when the device boots. They replaced the joying crap with a modern car's outline made of flashing led! Much much better!

Here's a video with what the new UI looks like:
[Android Head-Units] Gonzo_Gravy:
So, I am confused. You didn't hook any blue-tooth devices, but the video shows a mouse cursor?

Is that a joying video?
[Android Head-Units] AlgoryThm1st:
The cursor is from the mouse connected to my PC. I couldn't have done all that previous digging using the device's screen, I control it from my PC.
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
Thank you for the quick reply and helpful answers. Yes, Android is for me, CarPlay for the wife!

Hopefully someone else can offer their experience with CarPlay specifically.

Ha! I'd actually discovered your videos prior to finding this thread, and yes, I watched that specific one in its ENTIRETY. Long but super helpful, thank you for making it.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
O man you must have been bored if you watched the whole thing haha :D

There is also a FB group called joying unofficial and you may get more response in there about the carplay
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
Thanks for the FB group tip. Just spent 10mins reading through the comments and I think I'm gonna now re-think my purchase! It sounds like Joying don't really stand by their warranty and there seem to be plenty of hardware issues out there. Software bugs in Android 12 HUs also seem pretty pervasive.

Has this been your experience, on the software side at least?

Can you be heard making calls for example, without an echo, do radio channels randomly change frequencies, boot loops?

Seems like a horror show.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
It was a horror show until 2020 from what I have read. I never had those issues when I had bought the 2021 unit. And never had a Joying prior to that one.

And now this 2023 unit is even better.

You're welcome for the Facebook group tip.

I can be heard making calls on the 2023 unit but my 2021 had echo according to caller on the other end.

No radio change problems on either unit.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
Looks like Joying listened to us & fixed the giant volume pop up virtual knob problem I listed in the original post #7 list.

Can anyone confirm?
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
Thanks for the reply. After exploring a lot of other aftermarket options I kept just coming back to the Joying. Apparently my Honda CR-V model is a challenge for the big players to interface with. Had several installers just flat out say no to my car. Nuts.

Not so for Joying however, and so I pulled the trigger. I've gotta say, this thing is pretty damn awesome, and for anyone with a CR-V this has got to be THE BEST aftermarket unit one can buy. Everything just works out of the box, OEM reverse camera, both sets of steering wheel controls, brightness dimming with headlights, heating controls displayed on screen when changes are made, Honda logo on boot, and more. It could not be better.

I went for this one.

New Arrival 11.6" Android 12.0 Honda CRV 2012-2016 Car Bluetooth Stereo Upgrade

SKU: JY-HZ117N8Ship From: Chinese WarehouseCPU: QCM6125 Octa Core 64bit ARM 4xA73@2.0GHz 4xA53@1.8GHzRam: LPDDR4X 8GB Rom: 128GB

www.joyingauto.com

The biggest issue I have, by far, right now is that GPS signal is weak. I followed some online videos for GPS sensor placement but it doesn't seem to be right.

Where do you all place the GPS sensor for your units?

@CCJ22 Nice work on getting Joying to reduce the size of the volume notice! Gonna wait for an official firmware release but look forward to it.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
Thank you for the kind words!

So on my Jeep Wrangler I placed my GPS sensor above the B pillar roll bar. I am lucky because my hard top on the Jeep is not metal. It is a plastic composite (on all Jeep wrangler hard tops) So my signal is great. HOWEVER I don't have best precise location unless I have the Joying connected to SIM card or Wi-Fi (I use my cell phone hot spot)

The file they sent me is very very small. So I wonder if it works across all android 12 head units that run the snapdragon? I wish I was home to test it.
[Android Head-Units] tids2k:
Just a quick look at the update file, there is definately 'recovery.img' present.

This is the rooted 'boot'.img from the update file " QCM6125 Android 12 1920X1080 1920X1200 2000X1200 2023.9.6 "

Unless a new update is available here this is the most recent rooted 'boot.img' via Magisk . If you want to try, Open the update_car.zip package using 7zip or any other zip program, go to update_car folder and replace the 'boot.img' with this file . Once repacked flash as normal. MD5 for original boot.img is

0d47b6bd07a5610a37cce35d5622e98f

MD5 for rooted boot.img is

8c35ace74ce7b53f16e3fd1521c49095

CAREFUL : You should now how to repack the Zip and rename the file as boot.img before repacking Zip.
[Android Head-Units] rs200z:
I tested it and yes it works. It is basically a config file which you can set the duration (in seconds) how long the volume is displayed. The file from Joying is set at 3 seconds. I edited it to 1 but it didn't work too well so I settled for 2 seconds.

Wonder if it takes decimal point like 1.5.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
So in theory, we could root the 2023 Joying snapdragon unit? Cause that would be amazing if so.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
Does it show the old gold bar we all were fine w/ on the old 2021 Joying or does it still keep the big square w/ the blue "volume knob" indicator w/ number in the middle?
[Android Head-Units] tids2k:
Yes, every single android device is possible. But be careful on how you interpret the "root" , side of things. you can brick your device if you are not careful and you dont have any clue about what you doing :-)
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
This is very true. I have no idea about how to root, only how to flash haha So I would wait until someone came up w/ a recovery cause I've never done one before.

But nice to know this one has the possibility to be rooted.
[Android Head-Units] rs200z:
Unfortunately it's still the same "big square". This update is merely having the flexibility to control how long the big square stays on the screen.

Ideally it should be an option under "Settings" which we can change on the fly but this will do for now.
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
@CCJ22 here are some more bugs to add to the list:

JOYING LAUNCHER: Spelling of DIAL tile is incorrectly shown as "DAIL"!

JOYING LAUNCHER: Default MUSIC app cannot be changed despite being changed in settings under COMMON. It will only launch the in-built music app regardless of the app assigned in settings. For example, if I set YT Music as the default music app in settings the launcher tile will still launch the inbuilt music app and ignore the change.

JOYING LAUNCHER: In-built Music app will auto launch on every reboot in certain circumstances. It can be unstuck by turning ON 'Navi on boot' setting and then turning it OFF again. This appears to 'clear' the launch on boot setting.

JOYING LAUNCHER: Speed in Speed tile is shown as Km/h only and cannot be changed to mph.

ZLINK: CarPlay GPS is unusable. GPS works perfectly in Android Automotive, but when using ZLINK Apple CarPlay it loses the GPS location very frequently, making GPS apps in CarPlay unusable.

Firmware: Android 12 2023.9.6

Joying model: JY-HZ117N8
[Android Head-Units] Alexsha:
Anyone have one of the models with a physical volume button? If so, how robust is it? Any wobble or flex or is it pretty solid?
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
Dude, that is a huge let down :(

I wish it wasn't so big. I am looking forward to getting home to set it at the minimum amount in the file.

I am really thankful for your feedback :)

When I get home I can check mine as I have the 13.3" screen version. I also updated the OP w/ your findings. Funny enough, the first I do with all the Joying head units I've had throughout the years is install Nova launcher haha so I would have never found these bugs that you found.

good catch :)

Funny enough, 1 of the main reasons I love the Joying is because it is so clean and minimalistic on the screen w/ no volume knob, etc... haha

Gotta love different strokes for different folks. I have not used one w/ the volume knob so can't help on your question but I'd imagine as my Youtube channel picks up steam more people will see this thread.
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
@CCJ22 I do want to give Nova Launcher Prime a go but is there an easy way back if I don’t like it?

Would a simple uninstall revert everything back to the stock Joying launcher?

Pretty sure I’m gonna love it but would like the option just in case.
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
Yup you're correct. Install any launcher (Nova included) test it out for a couple of days to see if you like it & if you do not uninstall the launcher & your original Joying launcher will still be there exactly as you had it setup before.

Keep in mind, be patient with yourself. Nova launcher has an overwhelming amount of customizations. It will take awhile to go through everything to see how you like the each individual setting in Nova.

(Please note that your head unit settings will stay the same) think of these home launches as just skins or avatars.

If you put a hat on your head, a necklace on, some pants, & a t shirt... You're still you, but your appearance is the only thing that's "different".

Poor analogy but you probably understand what I'm saying 😅
[Android Head-Units] Squuiid:
Thanks man. Giving it a shot.

BTW, Joying responded to my bug submission (I also emailed them as well as adding here) and they said they’d passed it all on to their devs.

Fingers crossed some of these get addressed.
[Android Head-Units] Alexsha:
I prefer without the volume knob as well, but my wife is pretty adamant that every radio has a physical knob. Useful for changing the volume without looking, but I have the steering wheel for that. LoL
[Android Head-Units] ddudek:
Hi Guys, any idea how to get to developer settings / adb access?
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
I use to be married. The struggle is real :) so I totally understand
[Android Head-Units] CCJ22:
That's awesome! Hopefully they will address it in the next update.