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[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
DABdream version 1.3.8​

is available as open test on Google Play.

Please join the beta program on Google Play to install this app version.

What's new:

1. Fix missing stations of ensemble #EuroDab Italia (12A) after scan. As this is a generix fix, it might be also relevant for other ensembles.

@Lacki12 thank you for your help to make this app better.

2. Adjusted/added icons to make settings more readable

1.3.7:

1. Possibility to set accent color

View attachment 6118176

2. General improvements and bug 🐛 fixes
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
Dabdream a plus ultra, choose whether to memorize the radio stations by frequency, you will find the regional radios all together or by alphabetical order, as now. plus it would be new for dab apps
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
to get an idea, the frequency of rtl120.5 is on 12A

while rai is on 12B, logically I am referring to my city, in doing so, it is much more logical as a search plus the favorites list is avoided for me.
[Android Head-Units] sukimdennis:
Don't get me wrong, but I can't follow your logic at all. Sorting by ensemble or region makes no sense.

I'm speaking for myself: with every new radio I used, the first thing I did was turn off all distractions like traffic reports so I could just listen to music.

Then I always did a station search to find stations

I then saved my favorites from the stations found in alphabetical order.

If the stations found after a station search were saved by ensemble or region and not alphabetically, I would just waste time searching for my favorites.

And RTL and RAI both start with the letter R, so I absolutely don't understand why you don't just scroll to R and save the two stations to your favorites.

Again, I really don't understand what the difficulty is with this system. Anything else just makes everything unnecessarily complicated.
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
It's exactly this, I don't want to save anything in favorites. Furthermore, that's why I said to choose the search by frequency or alphabetical order.

then for those like me, who update the cartablet often.

the android car tablet, are made to be able to modify .

to your liking
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
The idea is to sort stations by frequency to have the regional stations side by side.

As a station can be available on different frequencies (see Service Following in screenshot below) sorting by Ensemble might be the better approch. This is the reason: If receiption becomes worse while driving around, DABdream will try to switch to another frequency (execute Service Following). If SF was successful, the station gets stored with the alternative frequency and sorting must be adjusted. You would now find the station on a different position in the list - this can be very confusing.

@ all

Is the alternative sorting a function you would be interested in?

I would not use this function because I place the stations on the preset buttons in the order I want. I very rarely use the complete channel list.

Finally, this means that more than one user must be interested and willing to test before I consider implementing it.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Please let me understand why you don't want to use the preset buttons.

Is it because you have to set them again after you updated your head unit and started from scratch installing and configuring all your apps?
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
we didn't understand each other, by regional I mean referring to a local mux that broadcasts only on one frequency for the whole region,

for example the 10A, the local radios scattered on the Dabdream memory.

while the national mux is another matter.

then if I go to another region I just do an automatic search

I find all the radios in that area, as I told you, memorizing all the radio stations in order of frequency is a pleasure for me.

plus I had Kenwood dnx8170dabs with this function I was left feeling nostalgic.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
I fully understand as you can read here: [...] The idea is to sort stations by frequency to have the regional stations side by side. [...]

If the station list should be sorted we must consider regional and national ensembles because we have both types in the list.

Take this example of frequency 10A:

Depending on your current location 10A submits different ensembles:

Ensemble Umbria DAB (ID 5006):

Ensemble SCR DAB / Turin (ID 503A):

If we simply sort by frequency 10A, these stations will be mixed.

Please note: Most users are using presets and stations stored to a preset button will not be removed from the station list by executing a scan. We have to take into account that the station list might contain local stations from different regions.

Also national stations would be kept together by using the ensemble as sorting criteria. Independently which frequency is the preferred one for DABdream.

Is that the answer to my question why you don't use the preset buttons? I just asked because I wasn't sure if it's a handling or usability issue.

Let's see if other users also get nostalgic feelings before we invest more time in this topic...
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Google forces me to change the SDK version so the next beta will only cover this requirement...

I hope this will have no negative side effects as our head units are sometimes a little special.
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
Let's see if other users also get nostalgic feelings

mine was simply an ironic joke, also because I already knew the negative answer.
[Android Head-Units] dfahren:
Is that really true that Google can force all app developers to raise api level requirement to the latest even if no special features from this api level are used? Really? Is Google that evil?

If I'm not totally mistaken, headunits run Android 11 or 13 the max, but no way there is any headunit from China that runs Android 14 or higher ...

If all this is true, I'm really, really pissed off by Google!!

BTW, why not offer your fine app on F-Droid or the likes?
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Google is evil 👿 - always.

Here the description from the documentation whereby the last sentence is the most important:

[...]

Every new Android version introduces changes that bring security and performance improvements and enhance the Android user experience. Some of these changes only apply to apps that explicitly declare support through their targetSdkVersion manifest attribute (also known as the target API level).

Configuring your app to target a recent API level ensures that users can benefit from these improvements, while your app can still run on older Android versions.

[...]

Nevertheless, a few things must be adjusted and so it's not just the change of a property.

Just because it's more effort and most users install their apps from Google Play.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
DABdream version 1.3.10​

is available on Google Play.

What's new:

1. Possibility to set accent color

2. Fix missing stations after scan

3. Adjustments to fulfill Google requirements

General improvements and bug 🐛 fixes
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
DABdream 1.3.10:

Ignition on 🚘 --> 6 seconds ⌚ --> DAB playback 🎶
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
DABdream version 1.3.13​

is available as beta on Google Play.

Please join the beta program on Google Play to install this version.

What's new:

1. Improved station logo download. Avoid missing logos due to long initial server response time and avoid too much internet traffic by downloading data only once.

2. Show scroll bar in accent color on station info page.

Scrollbar gets only shown if required (depends on screen density and font size setting of the head unit).

This is part of my "avoid hidden features" initiative.

Bug 🐛 fixes:

- App becomes foreground app if night mode gets (de-)activated on system level. Occurs only on some head units.

- UI texts getting partially recolored if night mode gets (de-)activated on system level, even if Theme is not set to "Auto (follow system)". Occurs also only on some head units.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
🙄 no words...

https://xdaforums.com/t/dab-app-real-zoulous-dab-z-app-official-support-thread.3609608/post-89498783

[...]

Took the car out for a 45min drive today and the signal is absolute trash. It constantly goes from zero to 4-5 bars back and forth all the time, its not possible to listen to any channel.

[...]
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Latest beta version 1.3.14 fixes a bug 🐛 that can occur on low-end devices running an old Android version:

DABdream and SystemUI are crashing and device might return to lock screen as soon as the station logo or the slideshow image tried to be shown on notification.
[Android Head-Units] gdstr:
This is the best DAB+ App ive ever used my only issue is when i turn of the car and the radio goes to sleep the previous statiom doesnt autostart playing i have to select it is there a way to get it to just continue playing?
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Thank you very much!

That sounds like the head unit does not close DABdream before going to sleep and the app left open in an undefinded status. Have you put DABdream on a whitelist to keep it running?
[Android Head-Units] gdstr:
I have not ill look into this thanks
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Contact me again if that's not the case. We may need to export the Android log to see what's going on directly after sleep. Feel free to send me a private message, if you need further advice how to export the log.
[Android Head-Units] gdstr:
Thanks
[Android Head-Units] sukimdennis:
Hi all,

i have tested the app, version 0.1.13preview, for 3 days now.

My system is an Uis7862, FYT116, 720p with a few modifications. How to do something like that is completely unknown to me. They are probably witchers🤷‍♂️.

Here are some examples:

Scan mode, works good, added new channels to the rest.

Main screen.

Buttons on the left and right change the channels in the list.

You can save channels using the bars below.

The Signalbar on the top left, is working.

Playback stops when there is a call, after a call, the music continues playing automatically.

Playback stops if you start another music app like, A...Music.

With my steering wheel control via CAN bus adapter, i can switch between favorites by pressing the bars. After pressing the button on the left or right, the channel in the entire list is changed with my steering wheel control.

So far not a single crash or anything.

Missing station logos are filled with a placeholder, Dabster logo.

The app is working fine for me so far. A pretty good "preview".

Or in my own words:"Läuft wie ein Länderspiel!"

TorstenH, you are on the right track, keep it up.
[Android Head-Units] Dixie.Due:
Hello Thorsten, I would also like to test the app.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
DABster on a phone...
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
You can long press on a sideshow image to set it as station logo. Most stations send their logo from time to time.

Nevertheless I'm working on an auto download of station logos.
[Android Head-Units] davidsafi:
Hi, Can I have apk for testing the app? thx
[Android Head-Units] David-3003:
Hi Torsten, can I test the App aswell? Thanks 🤗
[Android Head-Units] pewo:
Just installed it. Looks good, wish the menu bar and the ssignal strength could be a liitle bit greater, the main radio station too.

My problem is: When Dabster is running, I couldn´t switch to launcher, navigation app etc. The apps appear and close immediately...

Peter
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Unfortunately I can't reproduce this behavior on any of my test devices and you're the first user reporting that.
[Android Head-Units] pewo:
If you want, I‘ll make a video…
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Better would be to provide the Android log your could capture with Logcat reader. You can find it in Google PlayStore.
[Android Head-Units] pewo:
ok, asap
[Android Head-Units] Bacon99:
Hallo Torsten, i would also like to test DABster.
[Android Head-Units] alhoor:
I would like to test it.
[Android Head-Units] sandpita:
What Version are we currently up to? TIA
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Currently we're on 0.1.14preview.

Unfortunately I was forced to pause development. But the next update is in implementation.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Next version will dim the station logo / sideshow during night.

This prevents you from being dazzled during a night drive because the album cover shown is bright.

This works by calculation of sunset 🌇 and sunrise 🌅 based on your current location.

Difference (50% vs. full brightness):

Testers wanted 📻
[Android Head-Units] -fluffy-:
Just send it like u used to do 🤗
[Android Head-Units] Grapa:
Hello Thorsten, great work, I really like the app! However, I have a problem: unfortunately the app doesn't start again automatically after restarting, even though I selected it in the app. After restarting, this message appears for a very short time and disappears again without me being able to change anything... Greetings Paul.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Thank you for your positive feedback. I putted your point to the list of bugs because I observed the same issue.

Maybe I found a solution for it and I will send you the latest version as soon as I added the fix.
[Android Head-Units] Rapela:
Hello Torsten,

I just agree with the previous speaker. Brilliant app.

I haven't noticed the error described yet, but I'll keep an eye on it.
[Android Head-Units] kugyman:
Hi Torsten,

I am on 0.1.13. App runs fine. All the logos for stations and songs are displayed. Screen is for my opinion a little to bright(would love it to be black, not grey). Recently I have experienced a sound fallout...I have a full signal, can change the stations, but there is no sound. I can change the volume, or mute it and than back, but still no sound. Then I clear all running apps, and start Dabster again, and it works again. Maybe my tuner is having problems, not sure. Some picture attached. Keep up the good work. :)
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Thank you for your positive feedback.

The screen looks really bright for a night drive. Doesn't your head unit dim the screen during night / as soon as you turn on lights?
[Android Head-Units] kugyman:
Hi,

Yes it does. This is the dimmed screen. I can't lower the setting any more than this...
[Android Head-Units] Fire123:
Was den Ton angeht schließe ich mich an. Dachte zuerst an mein Gerät. Nach löschen ging es wieder.

Mod translation: I agree about the tone. First thought about my device. After deleting it worked again.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Does this happened only once or frequently?
[Android Head-Units] Fire123:
Bis jetzt nur einmal. Habe es erst wahrgenommen wie hier davon geschrieben wurde. Möchte mich nicht festlegen ob es von der App kommt

Mod translation: Only once so far. I only noticed it when it was written about here. I don't want to determine whether it comes from the app
[Android Head-Units] Badger50:
Greetings. As a "last time" courtesy, I have translated your last two posts. As a friendly reminder, we ask all members to please post in English as stipulated by XDA Rule #4:

Spoiler content hidden.

Thank you for your cooperation, and have a pleasant day.

-Regards: Badger50
[Android Head-Units] -fluffy-:
Just installed .15

An wen search for station it crash at 68%
[Android Head-Units] -fluffy-:
Ok tested .16

Now scan is ok 🙂

Autostart works it ask for permission on startup

Autodim dont seem to work on my unit
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Please check if app has location permission.
[Android Head-Units] -fluffy-:
Hmm u mean gps ??
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Yes. Coarse location should be sufficient.
[Android Head-Units] Grapa:
I uploaded a video of the app launching. Is the problem with the message about the USB port disappearing quickly just for me or for you too? I don't even have a chance to enter anything...
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
seeing the photos I would be happy to try DABster

it's possible ?
[Android Head-Units] -fluffy-:
Ok dimmer is working just tested 2day
[Android Head-Units] Grapa:
How do you get the latest version?
[Android Head-Units] -fluffy-:
From the developer
[Android Head-Units] Grapa:
Ok
[Android Head-Units] skoda2022:
Mod edit - translated by https://translate.google.com/. Oswald Boelcke, Senior Moderator.

Hello I would love to test your new DAB+ app.. where can you get the apk?

*********************

Hallo Würde sehr gerne ihre Neue DAB+ App gerne Testen .. wo bekommt man die apk ?
[Android Head-Units] Oswald Boelcke:
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[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Got the feedback sideshow dimming works fine with DABster_0.1.16preview.

I will enhance the dimming to some more screen elements.

I was a little busy with enhancements of my must-have app AppSwitcher. Don't miss to install:

AppSwitcher v3 - smart SWC launcher (for Junsun, Xtrons, Ossuret, Hizpo and similar devices) incl. autostart

AppSwitcher v3 SWC (Steering Wheel Control) app launcher Stay focused on the street and don't touch the head units display to switch between apps. Support the development of this free app via ko-fi.com/appswitcher

xdaforums.com

Or at least watch the video on first post. 😊
[Android Head-Units] visser:
Hi TorstenH, sign me up to help! :)
[Android Head-Units] hothscher:
Hallo, ich teste seit 2 Wochen die Dabster-App 0.1.14preview und sie läuft absolut stabil. Wirklich eine tolle App. Ich würde mich über die App in der Version 0.1.17preview freuen. Grüße Christian
[Android Head-Units] PrinceLc:
I must say latest version 1.1.17 is working very good Autostart works all fine thanks Torsten
[Android Head-Units] sandpita:
Hi TorstenH, can you please send me the updated version. Thanks
[Android Head-Units] davidsafi:
Hi TorstenH, Can i get the updated version? Thx
[Android Head-Units] priorphilip:
Hey @TorstenH ,

I got some good responses from users WRT DABster. Herewith I'd like to apply to the beta testing - if possible.

Where to get latest apk from?

Cheers mate.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Next version of DABster will have the possibility to jump to the station with next or previous initial letter via long press of the navigation buttons:

Sorry for showing portrait mode here.
[Android Head-Units] hothscher:
Hello, I have version 0.1.18 running and it works perfectly. No problems. But I have one question. Is there a way to automatically get updates or new versions? Greetings Christian
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
I installed Dabster on my m6 plus 3d with a 2000x1200 screen, the screen is very small.

then I want to ask if it is possible to tune by order of frequency. Thanks
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Maybe in future, if I find the right free online platform to provide new versions.

The 2nd post shows the latest version number and the changes. So feel free to write me a short message if you want to test the new features and bug fixes.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
That looks very ugly. 🙈 I think other 3rd party apps are also very small on you screen?
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
dabz or navradio plus apps are ok, they have screen adjustments, do you have screen adjustments in your planned dabster app?

do you know the dab+ app, have you noticed that it searches for dab radio stations and stores them in order of frequency, for me it's the best solution

if you want to send me latest dabster app version.
[Android Head-Units] -fluffy-:
Now i have testet v.21

An it made my unit restart 3 times before it came to home screen

An i have to start it manuel

If i install dab-z my screen start normal an it start the dab at once an show station name an song info

Dabster dont show anything it just play in background an media is emty
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
No and it's currently not planned to be added.

Unfortunately I don't see any benefit from sorting by frequency because I don't care on which frequency a station gets broadcasted. So you may let me know why that's a relevant sorting for you and others.
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Unfortunately I cant confirm this issue based on my tests on two head units and a smartphone. Could you please provide the Android logs?

I need further details, please. Could you share a picture so I see what is empty?

Please note that two running DAB apps may be problematic if they try to access the USB device in parallel.
[Android Head-Units] -fluffy-:
I didnt not run them at the same time i uninstall so i only rund 1
[Android Head-Units] Lacki12:
I prefer in order of frequency, the change from one radio station to another is quicker. Then where I live local radios come from the nearby region, and then I always like to look for some new radio.

if you can send me Dabster app I will try your latest version.

Thank you
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
DABster 0.1.21preview running on a Ossuret / Hizpo S8
[Android Head-Units] hothscher:
Hello, I would of course like to test the latest version. Greetings Christian
[Android Head-Units] priorphilip:
Allright.

got 0.120 installed and USB device detected. After scanning is finished, the station list is empty. Ticking one of the empty station buttons on main screen, pops up a message asking for station scan.

Anything I can do to provide more meaningful logs?
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Only happens to me when I have forgotten to connect the antenna. I sent you a private message...
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
Fixed

- audio focus handling / no playback pause on assistant listening [0.1.22preview] [needs to be confirmed]
[Android Head-Units] PrinceLc:
When opening Assistant or Hey Google the music is paused ! I can confirm it.
[Android Head-Units] Ralf366:
Hey Torsten i want the new dowload. Please
[Android Head-Units] marinek:
@TorstenH what usb adapter are you using? I have Junsun unit and looking for a good dab+ adapter
[Android Head-Units] TorstenH:
I have two adapters.

This one has USB-C:

https://xdaforums.com/t/dabster-dab-player-for-usb-adapters.4638309/post-89155218

This has micro USB:

https://xdaforums.com/t/junsun-v1-m...-usage-reference-thread.4236281/post-84574977

I think most adapters are more of less the same, just in a different case.

I do not not use the included windshield antenna.