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Sat nav - Does anyone have this one?

I have seen lots of posts on here about people who have purchased Sat Nav Bluetooth devices for their phone only to find out that the software is not fully compatible or the screen jumps and then freezes.
I have found one that I think may work, it says it's compatible with Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC and the 2000 version:
http://www.dabs.com/productview.asp...lectedId=11204&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11204
has anyone else got this? any views?

I bought one of these with the newer Sirf Star III chipset in and it's great.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Holux-236-Blu...9700015316QQcategoryZ4668QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Cheaper too!

Gyre8 said:
I bought one of these with the newer Sirf Star III chipset in and it's great.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Holux-236-Blu...9700015316QQcategoryZ4668QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Cheaper too!
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I second that!

Gyre8 said:
I bought one of these with the newer Sirf Star III chipset in and it's great.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Holux-236-Blu...9700015316QQcategoryZ4668QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Cheaper too!
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same here, had it for a couple of months, couldn't be better... Has an external antenna port to if you ever need to boost the signal. Donno if all the others have it...

that's good although why is it so cheap?
Do you use yours with your Wizard (o2 Mini XDA S)? Is the picture good and not jumpy and does the phone not freeze whilst in use?
Cheers all
EDIT: I see it says that it does not come with Sat Nav software, where can you get hold of this?

hi
I bought a Holox BT device from Ebay and works great with TT5 and wizard.
Good luck
Simon

I bought the £39.99 bluetooth one from www.mobilefun.co.uk and it works great with both Destinator 3 and my own GPS app.

What GPS software are you using? I have looked a a few andd can't decide.

Android Head Units - how do I tell them apart?

Is there any easy way to tell which android head unit I'm looking at from the listings? I'm considering one for my 2009 Toyota Rav4, but I don't want to end up one with a bad amp, etc. If there is a guide somewhere, I'd appreciate a reference.
Thanks in advance!

You're worried about a mismatch? Usually you can message or email the seller or manufacturer and ask them questions to be sure
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khisanthax said:
You're worried about a mismatch? Usually you can message or email the seller or manufacturer and ask them questions to be sure
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Thanks for your reply.
I've read a bit to know that some units are a bit less well implemented than others. I'm looking at the collection of random brands on Aliexpress that are specific to Toyota Rav4 model years with similar dashboards to mine, but I'm a little worried about things like the CPU (Allwinner versus Rockchip) etc.

Go for a PX5 unit. It will have an octo core A53 CPU by Rockchip. Check with the manufacturer if you can get either an MTC or FYT model (these are the guys that take the rock chip and make a module). Both of those will have custom ROM support.

looxonline said:
Go for a PX5 unit. It will have an octo core A53 CPU by Rockchip. Check with the manufacturer if you can get either an MTC or FYT model (these are the guys that take the rock chip and make a module). Both of those will have custom ROM support.
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Is MTCD ok? Does it mean revision D of the MTC module?
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I just bought a dasaita and it fit the dash 100% and was completely plug and play and I lost nothing on my 2018 highlander. It's a px5 and it works with my reverse cam string wheel controls and all my car functions.. I've got small complaints but for a 10 inch screen it's nice.
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tjhayko said:
Is MTCD ok? Does it mean revision D of the MTC module?
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MTCD or MTCE. They are both similar. Only differentiated by software on the MCU. FYT is also good and apparently less buggy with bluetooth with some nice custom ROM support on the way.
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khisanthax said:
I just bought a dasaita and it fit the dash 100% and was completely plug and play and I lost nothing on my 2018 highlander. It's a px5 and it works with my reverse cam string wheel controls and all my car functions.. I've got small complaints but for a 10 inch screen it's nice.
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If you play music over bluetooth and try to listen to voice guidance from a nav app does the voice guidance come through?

Yes it does but you also have the option of lowering the music volume when.nav voice goes through and you can set by how much
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looxonline said:
MTCD or MTCE. They are both similar. Only differentiated by software on the MCU. FYT is also good and apparently less buggy with bluetooth with some nice custom ROM support on the way.
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If you play music over bluetooth and try to listen to voice guidance from a nav app does the voice guidance come through?
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Thanks.
Are there any known sellers of FYT units on AliExpress? Being able to use Bluetooth for calls on my phone is fairly important to me.
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tjhayko said:
Thanks.
Are there any known sellers of FYT units on AliExpress? Being able to use Bluetooth for calls on my phone is fairly important to me.
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Heaps of sellers but Joying is probably the best bet if they make a unit for your car. You can ask them directly if it is FYT.

looxonline said:
Heaps of sellers but Joying is probably the best bet if they make a unit for your car. You can ask them directly if it is FYT.
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Unfortunately, Joying only makes a full touch screen unit. I prefer the units with volume and tuning knobs.
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Insane Bluetooth call volume on Chinese headunit

Hey guys, I bought a Chinese headunit and its really good actually im happy with it, however the Bluetooth calls (my phone is connected with Bluetooth to the headunit) is extremely loud even on the lowest volume pretty much ear raping
Some detail on the unit
HMI: XPH_0.10.2018.04.26.16.00
MCU: TS907.180612
MEDIA: TSv1.0.1_180326_1630
CAN: V3.24.011.BYPS
BTV: BT.18.03.12.1601
More than happy to pay for a solution honestly its so bad guys.

Did you check factory settings?
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Bo03 said:
Did you check factory settings?
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I did, there is bt volume there however it doesn't seem to change a thing maybe a software bug?

What kind of radio did you buy? I am interested in head units but European prices are ridiculous, often 300-500 euro.
I am looking for something cheaper which would be customizable by installing apps from Google Play or mods from XDA. Generally the best if had same possibilities to mod as phone.
I do not care about sound because car is not a philharmonic place to do so, so "normal" quality is good too
Is there something what I want or I have to pay 500 eur because I have too high requirements for Chinese Head Unit?

When you say lowest volume, is it volume of the phone or head unit? Did you try to adjust both? If that doesn't work try reflashing MCU file. Nothing else comes to my mind.
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Burgscheinkerkdeiktraast said:
What kind of radio did you buy? I am interested in head units but European prices are ridiculous, often 300-500 euro.
I am looking for something cheaper which would be customizable by installing apps from Google Play or mods from XDA. Generally the best if had same possibilities to mod as phone.
I do not care about sound because car is not a philharmonic place to do so, so "normal" quality is good too
Is there something what I want or I have to pay 500 eur because I have too high requirements for Chinese Head Unit?
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Check AliExpress. Just remember, you get what you pay for.
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Bo03 said:
When you say lowest volume, is it volume of the phone or head unit? Did you try to adjust both? If that doesn't work try reflashing MCU file. Nothing else comes to my mind.
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Check AliExpress. Just remember, you get what you pay for.
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Bought it from a local dealer, I lowered the volume for both, how do I reflash mcu? Can I update it?

Crapy said:
Bought it from a local dealer, I lowered the volume for both, how do I reflash mcu? Can I update it?
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I'm sure you can but I would advise you talk to your local dealer first.
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Bo03 said:
I'm sure you can but I would advise you talk to your local dealer first.
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Sadly ive been scammed bought it for twice its price, from a guy who knows 0 thing about Electronics except how to connect it.

Can you post the screenshot of your head unit info?
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Bo03 said:
Can you post the screenshot of your head unit info?
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https://imgur.com/a/HBzJWTF
And yes I tried changing all the volume stuff down it didnt help

Crapy said:
https://imgur.com/a/HBzJWTF
And yes I tried changing all the volume stuff down it didnt help
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All the references to Chinese HUs crack me up. Where do ya'll think the factory units are manufactured, Des Moines?

sonicsleuth said:
All the references to Chinese HUs crack me up. Where do ya'll think the factory units are manufactured, Des Moines?
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I think when people say that they mean it was designed in China as well

Aftermarket Android Head Unit Canbus Decoder

Hello all,
I drive a 2016 Hyundai i20 which comes with a basic radio and music player. I am looking to upgrade to an aftermarket Android Head Unit, one of the many from Aliexpress (specific model not decided yet)
As per spec sheet, almost all of them support steering mounted controls.
So here are my doubts
1. I am assuming the steering mounted controls will be through Canbus. For this to work, do I need a canbus decoder?
2. If i get a canbus decoder, will I be able to get more information on the HU which was not previously available in my car (e.g the car shows a door ajar warning if any of the doors are open. Its generic and does not specify which door is open. With the canbus decoder, will I get to know which specific door is open in the HU?)
Regards

Canbus decoder yes or no. It depends, does it come originally equipped if so the just a decoder.
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buckholt said:
Canbus decoder yes or no. It depends, does it come originally equipped if so the just a decoder.
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How can i find if out? The specsheet does not mention anything about it?
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https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...vyMNYg93uaokk3NmXtYnmO80ZpJ_t-yhoCokoQAvD_BwE
https://m.dhgate.com/product/hd-tou...-320467455794|112003006|US|kauhdc|m|2|#pd-112
It looks as tho the radio is plug and play. Not sure if it does everything else you want but it does do swc.
https://www.ebay.com/p/Ctshy016-2-S...AvjOm6CiuQEGV4jQorGFuvvF-o7JD8mBoC4cgQAvD_BwE
May not need this tho.
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From what I can see I don't think there is a HU with CANbus decoder for that car. Most cars use analog switches for the SWC and don't require a CANbus decoder. Here's 2 known sellers that actually show you what's in the box, Shenzen Burgeon and Seicane.
The last one even shows you the car side pinout and there's no connection for CANbus. The Key1 pin is for the SWC.

buckholt said:
https://www.googleadservices.com/pa...vyMNYg93uaokk3NmXtYnmO80ZpJ_t-yhoCokoQAvD_BwE
https://m.dhgate.com/product/hd-tou...-320467455794|112003006|US|kauhdc|m|2|#pd-112
It looks as tho the radio is plug and play. Not sure if it does everything else you want but it does do swc.
https://www.ebay.com/p/Ctshy016-2-S...AvjOm6CiuQEGV4jQorGFuvvF-o7JD8mBoC4cgQAvD_BwE
May not need this tho.
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nic2k said:
From what I can see I don't think there is a HU with CANbus decoder for that car. Most cars use analog switches for the SWC and don't require a CANbus decoder. Here's 2 known sellers that actually show you what's in the box, Shenzen Burgeon and Seicane.
The last one even shows you the car side pinout and there's no connection for CANbus. The Key1 pin is for the SWC.
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I found some models in Aliexpress. All say Canbus is supported. I am thoroughly confused

Buy the dang radio you like and plug it in. If controls dont work after you program then order the canbus decoder. The 2 radios i saw are plug and play.
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nomad47 said:
I found some models in Aliexpress. All say Canbus is supported. I am thoroughly confused
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There's a small number of manufacturer and many more resellers on Aliexpress meaning that they sell the same thing. Check the listings for a picture or a description of what's in the box if there's a CANbus decoder you will see it. Units with decoder usually cost $50 more so if you see the same HU from different sellers keep that in mind.
Before you buy anything start a chat with the seller and ask about the CANbus. Be clear and specific about what you want. The face plate looks fairly solid but you might want to ask them to ship the HU no assembled to the face plate. Their packaging is not the best and if something breaks you're going to have to wait longer for a replacement and might have extra costs. You don't want to just buy something try it and send it back either, more time and money.
I checked Eonon and Xtrons too and they don't have anything specific to your car.

nic2k said:
There's a small number of manufacturer and many more resellers on Aliexpress meaning that they sell the same thing. Check the listings for a picture or a description of what's in the box if there's a CANbus decoder you will see it. Units with decoder usually cost $50 more so if you see the same HU from different sellers keep that in mind.
Before you buy anything start a chat with the seller and ask about the CANbus. Be clear and specific about what you want. The face plate looks fairly solid but you might want to ask them to ship the HU no assembled to the face plate. Their packaging is not the best and if something breaks you're going to have to wait longer for a replacement and might have extra costs. You don't want to just buy something try it and send it back either, more time and money.
I checked Eonon and Xtrons too and they don't have anything specific to your car.
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I have had an extensive chat with a supplier, and am getting a decent HU (4GB RAM, Android Pie) with built in DSP. He has said that steering control will work without Canbus and therefore is not needed. They sell the Canbus separately.
I was just wondering, even if the Canbus Decoder is not required for steering control, will it be beneficial to install it to get some more features on the HU (I am not even sure if it's possible), like the door ajar thing i mentioned in my first post.
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From the radios i saw you do not need the decoder and no the decoder wont give anything else. At least the one I've used.
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buckholt said:
From the radios i saw you do not need the decoder and no the decoder wont give anything else. At least the one I've used.
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Sigh!! I was really hoping to have some more informatics on the HU. Well, it seems I will have to be content with android and navigation only
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You can get a obd reader. Not sure what all it can do for your car but it does give info about codes and other stuff like speed and other crap. Just enjoy the tunes and watching whatever video you like. You should be focused on the road anyways
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buckholt said:
You can get a obd reader. Not sure what all it can do for your car but it does give info about codes and other stuff like speed and other crap. Just enjoy the tunes and watching whatever video you like. You should be focused on the road anyways
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Strictly no video for me. As you rightly said, focus should be in the road. Only tunes and navigation
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buckholt said:
You should be focused on the road anyways
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:laugh::laugh: I like that
Just for reference, to be able to use a CANbus decoder the HU has to have CAN high and CAN low pins and it also needs software support meaning there's a CANbus menu with an entry for the car make maybe even the model.

nic2k said:
:laugh::laugh: I like that
Just for reference, to be able to use a CANbus decoder the HU has to have CAN high and CAN low pins and it also needs software support meaning there's a CANbus menu with an entry for the car make maybe even the model.
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The HU I have selected has CANbus support. This is the model

One more question guys, can we receive call on phone connected via Bluetooth to an Android HU from the HU itself?
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I can
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JOYING FIRMWARE ?? MEKEDE 10" Fake Android 9 (8.1) 1024*600 SC9853i 1.8Ghz 4GB/64GB

JOYING FIRMWARE ?? MEKEDE 10" Fake Android 9 (8.1) 1024*600 SC9853i 1.8Ghz 4GB/64GB
Hi.
I'm looking for some alternative firmware for my MCU. Will a firmware from Joying work on this unit.
MEKEDE 10" Fake Android 9 (8.1) 1024*600 SC9853i 1.8Ghz 4GB/64GB
Cant post website for unit
I have a boot chip named GD32F330C8T6.
MCU Version on unit: 2019.09.11 16:15:57 KAJD_53_C63L_G32P48F64
[LINK]https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rmrjnOhiB-Gta1XdKPwGZ-inNRPoq1jt/view?usp=drivesdk[/LINK]
[LINK]https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEa0JAQt15aHV29e1ZUAJ4H-oa6foD3W/view?usp=drivesdk[/LINK]
Can anyone help?
Best regards
Nicklas Lennert

lennert1986 said:
Hi.
I'm looking for some alternative firmware for my MCU. Will a firmware from Joying work on this unit.
MEKEDE 10" Fake Android 9 (8.1) 1024*600 SC9853i 1.8Ghz 4GB/64GB
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It doesn't look like a FYT motherboard.
Try the HWGet_info.apk from my signature. It will tell you whether you have a FYT. And otherwise the collected info should give enough info to indicate what kind of board it is.

surfer63 said:
It doesn't look like a FYT motherboard.
Try the HWGet_info.apk from my signature. It will tell you whether you have a FYT. And otherwise the collected info should give enough info to indicate what kind of board it is.
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Here are a link for the HWget.
[LINK]"https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KkAKfxpFUb_6LNycrs2gfR8RidunM4AD"]https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KkAKfxpFUb_6LNycrs2gfR8RidunM4AD[/LINK]

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Here are a link for the HWget.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KkAKfxpFUb_6LNycrs2gfR8RidunM4AD
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It is a FYT unit. With the right approach you could use the Joying firmware. You need to take care of the manufacturer id, in this case "[ro.build.fytmanufacturer]: [1]"

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It is a FYT unit. With the right approach you could use the Joying firmware. You need to take care of the manufacturer id, in this case "[ro.build.fytmanufacturer]: [1]"
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What does that meen. Do i have to change the id or compare them.
Can you explain the procedure?

lennert1986 said:
What does that meen. Do i have to change the id or compare them.
Can you explain the procedure?
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See this post. Maybe I should add it to my Q&A thread, but is the only thing I didn't try out myself as I simply have a Joying.
Some users have excellent results but one reports bluetooth problems.
Carefully think it over before acting

surfer63 said:
See this post. Maybe I should add it to my Q&A thread, but is the only thing I didn't try out myself as I simply have a Joying.
Some users have excellent results but one reports bluetooth problems.
Carefully think it over before acting
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Big succes.. Looks like every thing is working correct. Until now i have tested: build in mic, gps, bluetooth sound. I think it all works.
I changed in the fyt.prop:
ro.build.fytmanufacturer=1
ro.fyt.support_sim=true Guess its for simcard? or?
I used the 2019-11-28 upgrade. Looking forward to install the 2020-04-07 in the next days.

lennert1986 said:
Big succes.. Looks like every thing is working correct. Until now i have tested: build in mic, gps, bluetooth sound. I think it all works.
I changed in the fyt.prop:
ro.build.fytmanufacturer=1
ro.fyt.support_sim=true Guess its for simcard? or?
I used the 2019-11-28 upgrade. Looking forward to install the 2020-04-07 in the next days.
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You have to do the same on the 2020-04-07 firmware.
Until now I did not see any benefit in that 2020-04-07 firmware.

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You have to do the same on the 2020-04-07 firmware.
Until now I did not see any benefit in that 2020-04-07 firmware.
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Is it safe to root the unit now with the joying tool?

lennert1986 said:
Is it safe to root the unit now with the joying tool?
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No. An SC9853i can never be rooted with the JET tool (if that is what you mean), as the Android build itself does not allow that anymore.
You need to use the Magisk method like described in post #1 in the develop.zip howto in the "HowTo: Root Joying SC9853i Head Unit"